Zoning

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article I - Establishment of Controls
1-1  Short Title
1-2  Interpretation and Purposes
1-3  Scope
Article II - Definitions
2-1 General Rules
2-2  Administrative
2-3  Lots, Yards, and Land
2-4  Buildings, Structures, and Uses
2-5  Signs
Article III - Administration and Enforcement
3-1  Certificate of Occupancy
        A.  Application for Certificate of Occupancy
        B.  Certificate to Establish New Use of Property
        C.  Certificate and Building Permit
        D.  Certificate for Non-Conforming Uses, Lots and Structures
        E.  Certificates for Existing Conforming Uses
3-2  Building Permits
3-3  Expenses and Fees
3-4  Enforcement and Penalties
3-5  severability Clause
3-6  Publication and effective Date
Article IV - Changes and Amendments
4-1  Declaration of Policy
4-2  Authority to Amend Ordinance
4-3  Procedure
       A.  Proposal Required
       B.  Public Hearing and Notice
       C.  Council Hearing and Notice
       D.  Negative Recommendations; Written Protests
Article V - Special Exceptions
5-1  Authorized Special Exceptions
Article VI - Non-Conforming Lots, Structures, and Uses
6-1  Purpose
6-2  Non-Conforming Lots
       A.  Continuance of Non-Conforming Lots
       B.  Discontinuance of Non-Conforming Lots
6-3  Non-Conforming Structures
       A.  Limitation on Regulations
       B.  Continuance of Non-Conforming Structures
       C.  Accidental Damage to Building
       D.  Obsolescence of Structures
       E.  determination of Replacement Cost
       F.  Prior Permits
       G.  Repairs and Alterations
6-4  Non-Conforming Uses
       A.  Continuance of Non-Conforming Use
       B.  Registration of Non-Conforming Use
       C.  Changing a Non-Conforming Use
Article VII - Off-Street Parking and Loading
7-1  General Requirements
        A.  Responsibility
        B.  Parking for Existing Uses
        C.  Measurement
7-2  Parking and Loading Area Development Standards
        A.  Improvements
        B.  Access and Maneuvering
        C.  Non-Parking Uses
        D.  Locations Prohibited
        E.  Space Standards
7-3  Off-Street Parking Requirements
        A.  Basis for Determination
        B.  Joint Use Parking Facilities
        C.  Classes of Use; Number of Parking Spaces Required
7-4  Off-Street Loading Requirements
        A.  General Standards
        B.  Special Standards
Article VIII - Special Development Control
8-1  Building and Structures
       A.  Lot Requirements
       B.  Height Limitations
       C.  Yard Provisions
       D.  Temporary and Accessory Uses and Buildings
       E.  Sign and Lighting
8-2  Special Use Requirements
       A.  Uses in Newly Annexed Areas; Interim Controls
       B.  Swimming Pools
       C.  Day Care Centers, Kindergardens, and Private Elementary Schools
       D.  Home Occupations
       E.  Completion of Existing Buildings
Article IX - Performance Standards
9-1  Standards Established
9-2  Enforcement
        A.  Measuring Violation
        B.  Administrative Responsibility
        C.  Council Responsibility
Article X - Districts and District Boundaries
10-1  Establishment of Districts
10-2  Official Zoning Map
10-3  Determination of Boundaries
Article XI - District Regulations
11-1  Descriptions of Zoning Districts
         A.  Working Area Zones
         B.  Living Area Zones
         C.  Special Purpose Zones
11-2  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
OS - Office Service District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Control
LR - Local Retail District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
GB - General Business District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
OC - Outdoor Commercial Distict
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
II - Intensive Industrial District
A.  Purpose of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
AG - Agricultural Homesites District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
R3 - Residential District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessorty Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
R4 - Residential District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
R6 - Residential District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
MH - Mobile Home District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
R16 - Residential District
A.  Purposes of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
PD - Planned Development District
A.  Purpose of District
B.  Effects of PD Classification
C.  Height and Area Regulations
D.  Site Plan Approval Required
E.  Site Plan Standards
F.  Administrative Action
CF - Community Facilities District
A.  Purpose of District
B.  Principal Uses
C.  Accessory Uses
D.  Special Exceptions
E.  Uniform Height and Area Regulations
F.  Sign Controls
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