Basalt City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
Sections
- Sec. 16-1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-2. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 16-3. - Word usage.
- Sec. 16-4. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-5. - Districts established.
- Sec. 16-6. - Zoning map; map changes; district boundaries.
- Sec. 16-7. - Conformance required; application.
- Sec. 16-8. - Development review and agenda scheduling.
- Sec. 16-9. - Compliance with Master Plan.
- Sec. 16-10. - Action by ordinance.
- Sec. 16-11. - Procedures for code interpretations and appeals.
ARTICLE II
District Regulations
Sections
- Sec. 16-21.- Intent of individual districts.
- Sec. 16-22. - Schedules of uses and requirements.
- Sec. 16-22.5. - Maximum size for residential units.
- Sec. 16-23. - Developing Resource District.
- Sec. 16-24. - Supplemental requirements for Industrial Zone District.
- Sec. 16-25. - Procedures for permitted uses in Industrial Zone District.
- Sec. 16-26. - Procedures for special review uses in Industrial Zone District.
- Sec. 16-27. - Supplemental requirements for R-3 Traditional Neighborhood/Hill District.
- Sec. 16-28. - Supplemental regulations for "P" Public Zone District.
- Sec. 16-29. - C-2 Downtown Business District.
- Sec. 16-30. - CSC Zone District.
- Sec. 16-31. - Supplemental requirements for R-4 Mixed Density Residential District.
ARTICLE III
Special Review Application Requirements and Procedures
Sections
- Sec. 16-41.- Intent.
- Sec. 16-42. - When allowed.
- Sec. 16-43. - Site plan and supporting documents.
- Sec. 16-44. - Special review application approval procedures.
- Sec. 16-45. - Effect of special review approval.
- Sec. 16-46. - Changes or modifications to approved application or plans.
- Sec. 16-47. - Termination of approved applications.
ARTICLE IV
Planned Unit Developments
Sections
- Sec. 16-61.- Purpose; authority.
- Sec. 16-62. - Where permitted.
- Sec. 16-63. - Uses permitted; allowed variances; residential density; findings.
- Sec. 16-64. - Effect of designation.
- Sec. 16-65. - Approval procedures.
- Sec. 16-66. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 16-67. - Development time limits.
- Sec. 16-69. - Spacing between structures or buildings.
- Sec. 16-70. - Conveyance of open space, recreational areas, walkways and private streets.
- Sec. 16-71. - Relationship of PUD process to subdivision regulations.
- Sec. 16-72. - Approval standards and criteria.
- Sec. 16-73. - Design standards.
ARTICLE VII
Signs
Sections
- Sec. 16-131.- Intent.
- Sec. 16-132. - Scope.
- Sec. 16-133. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-134. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 16-135. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 16-136. - Setback requirements for freestanding signs.
- Sec. 16-137. - Permits required.
- Sec. 16-138. - Structural requirements.
- Sec. 16-139. - Schedule of sign requirements: residential zones.
- Sec. 16-140. - Schedule of sign requirements: C-1 District.
- Sec. 16-141. - Schedule of sign requirements: C-2 District.
- Sec. 16-142. - Schedule of sign requirements: C-3 District.
- Sec. 16-143. - Schedule of sign requirements: Industrial Zone District.
- Sec. 16-144. - Sign lighting.
ARTICLE VIII
Mobile Home Parks, Standards
Sections
- Sec. 16-161.- Intent.
- Sec. 16-162. - Special review application required.
- Sec. 16-163. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-164. - Permits and licenses required.
- Sec. 16-165. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 16-166. - Development standards.
- Sec. 16-167. - Revocation of license.
- Sec. 16-168. - Posting of license.
- Sec. 16-169. - Additional regulations.
ARTICLE IX
Supplementary Regulations
Sections
- Sec. 16-181.- Temporary uses.
- Sec. 16-182. - Maximum height requirement exceptions.
- Sec. 16-183. - Setback requirement exceptions.
- Sec. 16-184. - Accessory buildings and uses.
- Sec. 16-185. - Side yard requirements for corner lots.
- Sec. 16-186. - Lots restricted to one (1) principal building.
- Sec. 16-187. - Hillside and steep slope regulations.
- Sec. 16-189. - Adult entertainment uses and establishments.
- Sec. 16-190. - Medical marijuana facilities and retail marijuana establishments.
- Sec. 16-191. - Wireless communication facilities.
- Sec. 16-192. - Natural medicine.
ARTICLE X
Accessory Buildings and Uses
Sections
- Sec. 16-201.- Permitted buildings and uses.
- Sec. 16-202. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 16-203. - Renting of rooms and housing units.
- Sec. 16-204. - Fences, hedges and walls.
- Sec. 16-205. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 16-206. - Bed and breakfast establishments.
- Sec. 16-207. - Heating and air conditioning devices and equipment.
ARTICLE XIII
Administration and Enforcement
Sections
- Sec. 16-261.- Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- Sec. 16-262. - Building permits.
- Sec. 16-263. - Certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 16-264. - Registration of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 16-265. - Board of Zoning Adjustment.
- Sec. 16-266. - Notification of violations.
- Sec. 16-267. - Amendment procedure.
- Sec. 16-268. - Penalty for violations.
- Sec. 16-269. - Public notice requirements.
- Sec. 16-270. - Recording of PUD documents.
ARTICLE XVII
Flood Damage Prevention
Sections
- Sec. 16-351.- Definitions.
- Sec. 16-352. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 16-353. - Purpose.
- Sec. 16-354. - Methods of reducing flood losses.
- Sec. 16-355. - Applicability.
- Sec. 16-356. - Basis for establishing special flood hazard areas.
- Sec. 16-357. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 16-358. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 16-359. - Floodplain development permit.
- Sec. 16-360. - Designation of the Floodplain Administrator.
- Sec. 16-361. - Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
- Sec. 16-362. - Variance procedure.
- Sec. 16-363. - Standard for special flood hazard areas.
- Sec. 16-364. - Floodways.
- Sec. 16-365. - Alteration of a watercourse.
- Sec. 16-366. - Properties removed from the floodplain by fill.
- Sec. 16-367. - Standards for subdivision proposals.
- Sec. 16-368. - Standards for critical facilities.
- Sec. 16-369. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 16-370. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 16-371. - Applications for amendment.
- Sec. 16-372. - Applications to be referred to Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Sec. 16-373. - Public hearing to be held.
- Sec. 16-374. - Amendments to be reflected on map.
- Sec. 16-375. - Severability.
ARTICLE XVIII
Historic Preservation
Sections
- Sec. 16-391.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-392. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-393. - Designation of landmarks.
- Sec. 16-394. - Incentives.
- Sec. 16-395. - Special landmark review approval required.
- Sec. 16-396. - Penalties.
- Sec. 16-397. - Insubstantial amendment of development order.
- Sec. 16-398. - Minimum maintenance requirements.
ARTICLE XIX
Housing Mitigation
Sections
- Sec. 16-411.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-412. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-413. - Employee Impact and Housing Mitigation Report.
- Sec. 16-414. - Waiver or additional information.
- Sec. 16-415. - Mitigation methods.
- Sec. 16-416. - Residential inclusionary requirements.
- Sec. 16-417. - Commercial linkage requirements.
- Sec. 16-418. - Replacement housing requirements.
- Sec. 16-419. - Fee exemptions.
- Sec. 16-420. - Certificates of community housing credits.
- Sec. 16-421. - Voluntary deed restriction.
ARTICLE XX
Exterior Lighting
Sections
- Sec. 16-431.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-432. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-433. - Lighting plans.
- Sec. 16-434. - Street lighting and lighting for common areas.
- Sec. 16-435. - Nonresidential lighting standards.
- Sec. 16-436. - Sign lighting.
- Sec. 16-437. - Residential lighting standards.
- Sec. 16-438. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 16-439. - Prohibited lights.
- Sec. 16-440. - Enforcement and nonconforming lighting.
- Sec. 16-441. - Automatic teller machines.
ARTICLE XXI
Rivers, Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Sections
- Sec. 16-461.- Applicability.
- Sec. 16-462. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-463. - Application procedures and contents.
- Sec. 16-464. - River and stream setbacks.
- Sec. 16-465. - Floodplain areas.
- Sec. 16-466. - Riparian and wetland areas.
- Sec. 16-467. - Wildlife habitat areas.
- Sec. 16-468. - Exempt development activities.