Aiken City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL
- 1.1.1. - Short Title.
- 1.1.2. - Authority.
- 1.1.3. - Purpose.
- 1.1.4. - Jurisdiction.
- 1.1.5. - Zoning Affects Every Building, Structure, and Use.
- 1.1.6. - Minimum Requirements.
- 1.1.7. - Reduction of Lot Area or Increase in Density.
- 1.1.8. - Conflicting Provisions.
- 1.1.9. - Relationship to Deed Restrictions.
- 1.1.10. - Relationship to Comprehensive Plan.
- 1.1.11. - Enactment of Interim Ordinances.
- 1.1.12. - Effective Date.
- 1.1.13. - Validity.
- 1.1.14. - Civil Liability of City.
- ARTICLE 2. - TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2
ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL
- ARTICLE 2. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- 2.2.1. - Single-Family (RS-15, RS-10, RS-8, RS-6) Districts.
- 2.2.2. - Single-Family/Horse (RSH) District.
- 2.2.3. - Single-Family/Stable (RSS) District.
- 2.2.4. - Single-Family Attached (RSA) District.
- 2.2.5. - Manufactured Home (RSM) District.
- 2.2.6. - Multifamily (RML, RMH) Districts.
- 2.2.7. - Manufactured Home Park (RMP) District.
- ARTICLE 3. - SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 4. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 5. - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 6. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 3
USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - USE TABLES
- ARTICLE 2. - USE CATEGORIES
- ARTICLE 3. - STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
- 3.3.1. - Applicability.
- 3.3.2. - Adult Businesses.
- 3.3.3. - Bank, Credit Union, or Other Financial Institution.
- 3.3.4. - Bed and Breakfast Establishments.
- 3.3.5. - Car Wash.
- 3.3.6. - Convenience Store.
- 3.3.7. - Day Care.
- 3.3.8. - Duplex Residential.
- 3.3.9. - Eating Establishment.
- 3.3.10. - Fuel Sales.
- 3.3.11. - Group Home, Type 1.
- 3.3.12. - Group Home, Type 2 or 3.
- 3.3.13. - Group Living.
- 3.3.14. - Industrial Uses.
- 3.3.15. - Large Retail Project.
- 3.3.16. - Liquor Store.
- 3.3.17. - Manufactured Home.
- 3.3.18. - Nightclub or Bar.
- 3.3.19. - Outdoor Entertainment.
- 3.3.20. - Single-Family Attached Residential.
- 3.3.21. - Single-Family Detached Residential.
- 3.3.22. - Stable, Commercial.
- 3.3.23. - Stable, Pleasure.
- 3.3.24. - Telecommunications Facilities.
- 3.3.25. - Truck or Trailer Rental.
- 3.3.26. - Upper-Story Residential.
- 3.3.27. - Veterinary Hospital.
- 3.3.28. - Water Storage Tank.
- ARTICLE 4. - ACCESSORY USES
- ARTICLE 5. - TEMPORARY USES
CHAPTER 4
DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - SETBACKS, YARDS, AND HEIGHT
- ARTICLE 2. - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- 4.2.1. - Table of Residential Design Standards.
- 4.2.2. - Minimum Unit Size.
- 4.2.3. - Minimum Building Separation.
- 4.2.4. - Underground Wiring.
- 4.2.5. - Parking of Recreational, Oversize, and Emergency Vehicles.
- 4.2.6. - Planned Residential Projects.
- 4.2.7. - Manufactured Home Subdivisions (RSM District).
- 4.2.8. - Manufactured Home Parks (RMP District).
- 4.2.9. - Attached Single-Family Residential Projects.
- ARTICLE 3. - NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- 4.3.1. - Table of Nonresidential Design Standards.
- 4.3.2. - Nonresidential Development in LP and LB Districts.
- 4.3.3. - Outdoor Storage.
- 4.3.4. - Commercial Trailer Parking.
- 4.3.5. - Above-Ground Storage Tanks.
- 4.3.6. - Underground Wiring.
- 4.3.7. - Vehicle Repair or Service Facilities.
- 4.3.8. - Planned Commercial Projects.
- 4.3.9. - Planned Institutional Projects.
- 4.3.10. - Planned Mixed-Use Industrial.
- ARTICLE 4. - SIGNS
- 4.4.1. - Applicability.
- 4.4.2. - Signs Not Requiring a Permit.
- 4.4.3. - Design Standards.
- 4.4.4. - Sign Measurement.
- 4.4.5. - Prohibited Signs and Exceptions.
- 4.4.6. - Wall or Projecting Signs.
- 4.4.7. - Freestanding Signs.
- 4.4.8. - Miscellaneous Sign Types.
- 4.4.9. - Temporary Signs.
- 4.4.10. - Signs Permitted in Residential Districts.
- 4.4.11. - Signs Permitted in Nonresidential Districts.
- ARTICLE 5. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- ARTICLE 6. - LANDSCAPING AND TREE PRESERVATION
- 4.6.1. - Purposes.
- 4.6.2. - Jurisdiction.
- 4.6.3. - Removal of Existing Trees on Land Not Being Developed.
- 4.6.4. - Removal of Trees Associated With Development.
- 4.6.5. - Tree Protection During and After Development.
- 4.6.6. - Removal of Trees After Development.
- 4.6.7. - Landscaping Requirements.
- 4.6.8. - Completion and Maintenance of Landscaping.
- 4.6.9. - Tree Protection and Landscaping Manual.
- ARTICLE 7. - SEDIMENT CONTROL
- ARTICLE 8. - ACCESS MANAGEMENT
- 4.8.1. - Purpose.
- 4.8.2. - Applicability.
- 4.8.3. - Permit Required.
- 4.8.4. - Compliance With Standards of the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
- 4.8.5. - Limits on Number of Access Points.
- 4.8.6. - Standards for Driveways on Arterial and Collector Streets.
- 4.8.7. - Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes.
- 4.8.8. - Changes to Existing Driveways.
- 4.8.9. - Interconnections Between Lots.
- 4.8.10. - Frontage or Service Road.
- 4.8.11. - Traffic Management Study and Required Mitigation.
- 4.8.12. - Exemptions.
- 4.8.13. - Revocation.
- 4.8.14. - Subdivisions.
CHAPTER 5
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL
- ARTICLE 2. - HISTORIC OVERLAY
- ARTICLE 3. - OLD AIKEN OVERLAY
CHAPTER 6
APPROVAL PROCEDURES
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL
- 6.1.1. - Conformity With Zoning Ordinance.
- 6.1.2. - Optional Preapplication Conference.
- 6.1.3. - Application Submittal.
- 6.1.4. - Public Notice for Public Hearing.
- 6.1.5. - Public Notice for City Council Public Hearing.
- 6.1.6. - Written Decisions Required.
- 6.1.7. - Time Limits for Resubmission of Applications.
- 6.1.8. - Expiration of Permits and Approvals.
- 6.1.9. - Vested Rights.
- ARTICLE 2. - PROCEDURES
- 6.2.1. - Summary of Development Review Procedures.
- 6.2.2. - Written Interpretation.
- 6.2.3. - Building Permit.
- 6.2.4. - Certificate of Occupancy.
- 6.2.5. - Telecommunication Facility Plan Review.
- 6.2.6. - Sign Permit.
- 6.2.7. - Conditional Use Permit.
- 6.2.8. - Certificate of Compliance.
- 6.2.9. - Site Plan Review.
- 6.2.10. - Landscape Plan Review.
- 6.2.11. - Street Name.
- 6.2.12. - Public Project Review.
- 6.2.13. - Historic District/Landmark Designation.
- 6.2.14. - Rezoning.
- 6.2.15. - Text Amendment.
- 6.2.16. - Planned Residential, Planned Commercial, Planned Mixed-Use Industrial, and Planned Institutional.
- 6.2.17. - Attached Single-Family Residential.
- 6.2.18. - Special Exception.
- 6.2.19. - Variance.
- 6.2.20. - Appeal of Administrative Decision.