Belfast City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
In General
Sec. 102-1 Definitions.
[Ord. No. 28-1997, § 100.0, 3-4-1997; 12-18-2018; 1-7-2020]
The definitions and words and terms used in this Chapter shall be as set forth in Chapter 66, General Provisions, Section 66-1. Several Divisions in Article VIII, Supplementary District Regulations also identify specific definitions that are applicable to that Division, including the following: Division 5, Telecommunication Facilities, Section 102-1032, Division 7, Significant Groundwater Well Permit, Section 102-1076, Division 8, Medical Marijuana Regulations, Section 102-1085, and Division 9, Solar Energy Systems, Section 102-1091, Definitions.
Sec. 102-2 Purpose of chapter.
[Ord. No. 28-1997, § 100.0, 3-4-1997; 2-7-2023(15)]
This Chapter is adopted pursuant to and is intended to implement the Comprehensive Plan for the City as such was adopted by the City on March 2, 2021, and as such may be amended.
Sec. 102-3 Districts established.
[Ord. No. 28-1997, § 102.0, 3-4-1997; Ord. No. 48-2001, 1-23-2001; Ord. No. 75-2001, 6-5-2001; Ord. No. 76-2001, 6-5-2001; Ord. No. 77-2001, 6-5-2001; Ord. No. 78-2001, 6-5-2001; Ord. No. 80-2001, 6-7-2001; Ord. No. 81-2001, 6-7-2001; amended 2-7-2023(15)]
(a)
Chapter 102, Districts identified in Article V, District Regulations.
The City is hereby divided into the following classes of zoning districts that were in effect as of February 7, 2023, the date of the most recent amendments adopted by the City Council to Article V, District Regulations, of this Chapter. The location of these zoning districts are identified on the Official City Zoning Map, as such was amended and adopted on February 7, 2023. The standards that apply to these zoning districts are identified in Article V, District Regulations, of this Chapter.
(1)
Residential 15 (Res-15) District, Division 7 of this Chapter. The Residential 15 District was known as the Residential II District until the name of this District was changed on February 7, 2023 to the Residential 15 District. The Residential II District was initially established on July 17, 1985, however, the amount of area in this District has significantly been reduced in the ensuing years, particularly as a result of the October 7, 2014, amendments now associated with Division 9, Inside the Bypass Districts, and the February 7, 2023 amendments associated with the establishment of the Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts.
(2)
Division 9, Inside the Bypass Zoning Districts. Division 9, Inside the Bypass Zoning Districts, consists of the following six zoning districts.
a.
Residential 1 (Res-1) District. The Residential 1 zoning district was established on October 7, 2014, when the Council adopted the Division 30 amendments for the Inside the Bypass area, and was subsequently amended and readopted on January 19, 2019, as part of the Division 9, Inside the Bypass Zoning Districts. Most of the Residential 1 District was previously included in either the Residential I (former Division 6 that was repealed on October 7, 2014) or Residential II (Division 7) zoning districts that were established on July 17, 1985. It is noted that much of the current Residential 1 area has been subject to zoning standards that date to 1932.
b.
Residential 2 (Res-2) District. The Residential 2 zoning district was established on October 7, 2014, when the Council adopted the Division 30 amendments for the Inside the Bypass area, and was subsequently amended and readopted on January 19, 2019, as part of the Division 9, Inside the Bypass Zoning Districts. Most of the Residential 2 District was previously included in the Residential II (Division 7) zoning district that was established on July 17, 1985.
c.
Residential 3 (Res-3) District. The Residential 3 zoning district was established on October 7, 2014, when the Council adopted the Division 30 amendments for the Inside the Bypass area, and was subsequently amended and readopted on January 19, 2019, as part of the Division 9, Inside the Bypass Zoning Districts. Most of the Residential 3 District was previously included in either the Residential II (Division 7) District that was established on July 17, 1985, or the Health Care District (former Division 23) that was established on March 17, 1998. The former Health Care District was repealed on October 7, 2014.
d.
Downtown Commercial (DC) District. The Downtown Commercial (DC) District (formerly Division 8 of this Chapter) was established on July 17, 1985. The Division 8, Downtown Commercial District standards were repealed on October 7, 2014 when the City adopted the Division 30, Inside the Bypass District standards, and on January 15, 2019, the Downtown Commercial District standards were subsequently amended and reestablished as part of the Division 9, Inside the Bypass District standards. It is noted that earlier City Ordinances dating to 1932 identify standards that apply to a similar zoning district in the downtown area.
e.
Waterfront Mixed Use 1 (WMU-1) District. The Waterfront Mixed Use District-1 District was initially part of the Waterfront Mixed Use district (Division 11.5) that was established on July 20, 2004. The City repealed the Waterfront Mixed Use District on October 7, 2014, and created the Waterfront Mixed Use 1 District when it adopted the Division 30, Inside the Bypass District amendments. On January 15, 2019, the WMU-1 zone was amended and reestablished as part of the Division 9, Inside the Bypass District amendments.
f.
Waterfront Mixed Use 2 (WMU-2) District. The Waterfront Mixed Use District 2 District was initially part of the Waterfront Mixed Use district (Division 11.5) that was established on July 20, 2004. The City repealed the Waterfront Mixed Use District on October 7, 2014, and created the Waterfront Mixed Use 2 zone when it adopted the Division 30, Inside the Bypass District amendments. On January 15, 2019, the WMU-2 zone was amended and reestablished as part of the Division 9, Inside the Bypass District amendments.
(3)
Division 11, Eastside Zoning Districts. Division 11, Eastside Zoning Districts, consists of the following five districts.
a.
Searsport Avenue Waterfront (SAW) District. The Searsport Avenue Waterfront District, formerly Division 13, was established on June 5, 2001. It replaced the former Waterfront III - Eastside Harbor, and Waterfront IV - Eastside Bay zoning districts. On February 7, 2023, Division 13, Searsport Avenue Waterfront District, was repealed, and concurrently, the Searsport Avenue Waterfront District was included as part of newly adopted standards for Division 11, Eastside Districts.
b.
Searsport Avenue Commercial (SAC) District. The Searsport Avenue Commercial District, formerly Division 29, was established on June 5, 2001. The area in this District included properties previously included in the Highway Commercial zone, the General Purpose-A zone, and the Industrial III - Eastside zone. On February 7, 2023, Division 29, Searsport Avenue Commercial District, was repealed, and concurrently, the Searsport Avenue Commercial District was included as part of newly adopted standards for Division 11, Eastside Districts.
c.
Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use (SLA-MU) District. The Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use District was established on April 5, 2022, as part of the amendments adopted for Division 16, Outside Rural Districts. The City, as part of its effort to reorganize and update its zoning district standards, on February 7, 2023, included the Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use District in the amendments adopted for Division 11, Eastside Districts. Prior to April 2022, the properties now located in the Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use District were in one of the following zoning districts: General Purpose-A (former Division 2), Protection Rural-1 (former Division 20), or Route 141 and Mill Lane Commercial (former Division 26), all of which have been repealed.
d.
Residential 5 (Res-5) District. The Residential 5 District includes properties located along Robbins Road. The Residential 5 District was established on April 5, 2022, as part of the amendments adopted for Division 16, Outside Rural Districts. The City, as part of its effort to reorganize and update its zoning district standards, on February 7, 2023, included the Residential 5 District in the amendments adopted for Division 11, Eastside Districts. Prior to April 2022, the properties in the Residential 5 zone were located in the General Purpose A zone (former Division 2).
e.
Residential 6 (Res-6) District. The Residential 6 District includes properties located in the Patterson Hill area. The Residential 6 District was established on April 5, 2022 as part of the amendments adopted for Division 16, Outside Rural Districts. The City, as part of its effort to reorganize and update its zoning district standards, on February 7, 2023, included the Residential 6 District in the amendments adopted for Division 11, Eastside Districts. Prior to April 2022, the properties in the Residential 6 zone were located in the Protection Rural 2 zone (former Division 20.5).
(4)
Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts. Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts, consists of the following six zoning districts.
a.
Residential 7 (Res-7) District. The Residential 7 District is a newly established district that was created through the adoption of the Division 14, Southerly Zoning District amendments on February 7, 2023. Most properties in the Residential 7 zone were previously included in the Residential II (Division 7) zone, that was renamed the Residential 15 zone on February 7, 2023, however a few properties were in either the Route One South Commercial (former Division 28) zone or the General Purpose B (former Division 3) zone.
b.
Lower Congress Mixed Use (LC-MU) District. The Lower Congress Mixed Use District is a newly established district that was created through adoption of the Division 14, Southerly Zoning District amendments on February 7, 2023. Prior to this action, all properties in this newly created district were located in the General Purpose B District (former Division 3). The General Purpose B District was repealed on February 7, 2023.
c.
Route 1 South Mixed Use (ROS-MU) District. The Route One South Mixed Use district previously was known as the Route One South Commercial District (former Division 28). The Route One South Mixed Use District was formally established on February 7, 2023, when the Division 14, Southerly Zoning District amendments were adopted. The former Route One South Commercial District was established on June 5, 2001, and Division 28 was repealed on February 7, 2023.
d.
Route One South Business Park (ROS-BP) District. The Route One South Business Park district was formally established on October 16, 2018. On February 7, 2023, the Route One South Business Park District was included in the amendments for Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts. This District includes all properties in the former Industrial IV District (former Division 18, repealed on October 16, 2018), and properties that had been included in the Residential II District (Division 7) that was renamed the Residential 15 District on February 7, 2023.
e.
Airport Business Park (ABP) District. The Business Airport Park District was established in 1985 as the Industrial I zone, and was renamed and reestablished as the Airport Business Park District (former Division 15) on April 20, 2014. On February 7, 2023, the Airport Business Park District was included in the amendments for the Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts, and concurrently, Division 15, was repealed.
f.
Airport Growth (AG) District. The Airport Growth District (former Division 21) was established on March 4, 1997. On February 7, 2023, the Airport Growth District was included in the amendments for the Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts, and concurrently, Division 21 was repealed.
(5)
Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts. Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts, consists of seven zoning districts, and also includes several Special Use Areas that are located in either the Outside Rural-1 or Outside Rural-2 Districts. The Council, on April 5, 2022, adopted the initial Division 16 amendments for what was known at that time as the Outside Rural Districts. The Council, on February 7, 2023, adopted amendments to reorganize Article V, District Regulations, that resulted in the following: the renaming of this Division (change from Division 16, Outside Rural Districts, to Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts); including three new districts in Division 16 (Route 3 Commercial, Office Park, and Route 137 Mixed Use); and moving the standards for three of the districts (Swan Lake Avenue Mixed Use, Residential 5, and Residential 6) that were included in the original Division 16 amendments adopted on April 5, 2022, to the Division 11, Eastside Districts, standards that were adopted on by Council action on February 7, 2023.
a.
Residential 4 (Res-4) District. The Residential 4 District was created on April 5, 2022, when the Council adopted the initial amendments for Division 16, Outside Rural Districts. The standards for the Residential 4 District were amended and remain in the renamed Division 16, as such was amended and adopted by the Council on February 7, 2023. The Residential 4 District includes properties that previously were located in the former Residential Agricultural I (former Division 4, repealed), Residential Agricultural II (former Division 5, repealed), and Protection Rural (former Division 20, repealed) Districts, as well as the former Route 137 Commercial District (former Division 27, that has been renamed the Route 137 Mixed Use District).
b.
Route 3 Commercial (Rte 3-C) District. The Route 3 Commercial District (formerly Division 24) was initially established on January 23, 2001, and the standards that apply to this District and its boundaries have been amended from time-to-time. The District was included in the new standards adopted on February 7, 2023 for Division 16, and concurrently, Division 24 was repealed.
c.
Office Park (OP) District. The Office Park District (formerly Division 25) was initially adopted on June 7, 2001. Article V, Division 25, was repealed in its entirely on March 17, 2019, and the Office Park zoning district was reestablished as Division 12, Office Park. On February 7, 2023 Division 12 was repealed in its entirely, and concurrently, the revised standards for the Office Park District were included in Division 16, the Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts.
d.
Route 3 Rural (Rte 3-R) District. The Route 3 Rural District was established on April 5, 2022, as part of the amendments adopted for Division 16, Outside Rural Districts. The standards for this District have been revised and are included in the reorganized standards for the renamed Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts that were adopted on February 7, 2023. The Route 3 Rural District includes properties that were located in the former Residential Agricultural I (former Division 4) and Protection Rural (former Division 20) Districts, both of which were repealed on April 5, 2022.
e.
Outside Rural 1 (OR-1) District. The Outside Rural 1 District was established on April 5, 2022, as part of the Division 16, Outside Rural District amendments. The Outside Rural 1 District was an entirely new zoning district. The revised standards for this District are included in the reorganized and renamed Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts, that were adopted on February 7, 2023. It is noted that this District also includes several properties that are designated as Special Use Areas, as such are identified in Division 16. This District includes properties that previously were located in three Districts that were repealed on April 5, 2022; General Purpose "A", Residential Agricultural I, and Protection Rural, and properties that previously were located in either the Residential II or Searsport Avenue Commercial Districts.
f.
Outside Rural 2 (OR-2) District. The Outside Rural 2 District was established on April 5, 2022, as part of the Division 16, Outside Rural District amendments. The Outside Rural 2 District was an entirely new zoning district. The revised standards for this District are included in the reorganized and renamed Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts, that were adopted on February 7, 2023. It is noted that this District also includes several properties that are designated as Special Use Areas, as such are identified in Division 16. This District includes properties that previously were located in five Districts that were repealed on April 5, 2022; General Purpose "A", Residential Agricultural I, Protection Rural, Residential Growth, and Route 141 and Mill Lane Commercial, and several properties that previously were in the Airport Growth District (now part of Division 14).
g.
Route 137 Mixed Use (Rte 137-MU) District. The Route 137 Mixed Use District (known as Division 27, the Route 137 Commercial District prior to the adoption of the Division 16 amendments on February 7, 2023), was initially established on June 5, 2001. The revised standards for the renamed Route 137 Mixed Use District are included in Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural Districts that were adopted on February 7, 2023, and concurrently, the former Division 27 standards were repealed on this same date.
(6)
Contract Rezoning. The City, consistent with provisions in Article V, District Regulations, and Article X, Contract Rezoning, has adopted contract rezoning agreements for certain properties located in the Downtown Commercial, Residential 1, Waterfront Mixed Use 1, Waterfront Mixed Use 2, and Route 3 Commercial Districts. Certain other properties or uses in the above Districts as well as the Residential 2 and Searsport Avenue Commercial Districts also may qualify for a contract rezoning agreement. Reference the specific Divisions in Article V, District Regulations, for properties or uses that are subject to a potential contract rezoning agreement.
(b)
Other District standards that are in effect. Properties in Belfast may be subject to the following additional District standards.
(1)
Aquifer-Watershed Overlay District. The Aquifer-Watershed Overlay District standards are identified in Article VII, Division 3, of this Chapter. This Overlay District was initially established July 17, 1990.
(2)
Shoreland Overlay District. Reference Chapter 82, Shoreland Zoning, to review a description of Shoreland Districts in Belfast, the Official Shoreland Map, and the standards that apply to the respective Shoreland Districts. Shoreland requirements identified in Chapter 82, Shoreland Zoning, were initially adopted on November 6, 1991, and have been amended in the ensuing years.
(3)
Floodplain Standards. Reference Chapter 78, Floods, to review Floodplain standards that may apply to affected properties that are located in a respective flood zone. The City's prior Floodplain Ordinance was based on FEMA flood maps adopted in 1990. The last adopted significant amendments to Chapter 78, Floods, were adopted on June 16 and August 4, 2015, and occurred after FEMA produced new flood maps (2015 maps) for Belfast.
(c)
Repealed Zoning Districts. The following Districts were established in 1985 or between 1985 and January 1, 2023, and have been repealed. This list of Districts is provided to assist persons and the City in determining the zoning standards that may have applied to a property at a previous date.
(1)
General Purpose "A" District (Article V, repealed Division 2 of this Chapter). The General Purpose "A" District was repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former General Purpose "A" District was established on March 4, 1997, and from 1985 to March 4, 1997, it was included in the General Purpose District.
(2)
General Purpose "B" District (Article V, repealed Division 3 of this Chapter). The General Purpose "B" District was repealed on February 7, 2023. The General Purpose "B" District was established on March 4, 1997, and from 1985 to March 4, 1997, it was included in the General Purpose District.
(3)
Residential/Agricultural I District (Article V, repealed Division 4 of this Chapter). The Residential/Agricultural I District was repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former Residential/Agricultural I District was established on March 4, 1997, and from 1985 to March 4, 1997, it was in the General Purpose District.
(4)
Residential/Agricultural II District (Article V, repealed Division 5 of this Chapter). The Residential/Agricultural II District was repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former Residential/Agricultural II District was initially established on March 4, 1997, and from 1985 to March 4, 1997, it was in the General Purpose District.
(5)
Residential I Urban District (Article V, repealed Division 6 of this Chapter). The Residential I Urban District was repealed on October 7, 2014. The former Residential I District was established on July 17, 1985.
(6)
(NOTE: Clause repealed on February 7, 2023).
(7)
Downtown Commercial (District (Article V, repealed Division 8 of this Chapter). The Downtown Commercial zoning district was initially established in 1985, and the boundaries of this district were amended on several occasions in the ensuing years. Article V, Division 8, was repealed on October 7, 2014, and the Downtown Commercial zoning district was reestablished under Article V, Division 30, and was subsequently reestablished pursuant to Division 9, Inside the Bypass Districts, on January 15, 2019. It is noted that earlier City Ordinances dating to 1932 identify standards that apply to properties in the downtown area.
(8)
Waterfront I "A" Downtown District (Article V, repealed Division 10 of this Chapter). The Waterfront I "A" zoning district was repealed on October 7, 2014 when the City adopted the initial standards for the Inside the Bypass area. The former Waterfront I "A" zoning district was established in 1994.
(9)
Waterfront I "B" Downtown District (Article V, repealed Division 11 of this Chapter). The Waterfront I "B" zoning district was repealed on July 20, 2004. The District was replaced by the Waterfront Mixed Use District on this same date. The former Waterfront I "B' zoning district was established in 1994.
(10)
Waterfront II Downtown District (Article V, repealed Division 12 of this Chapter). The Waterfront II zoning district was repealed on July 20, 2004. The District was replaced by the Waterfront Mixed Use District on this same date. The former Waterfront II zoning district was established in 1994.
(11)
Searsport Avenue Waterfront District (Article V, repealed Division 13) and now included in Division 11, Eastside Districts of this Chapter). The Searsport Avenue Waterfront District was established on June 5, 2001, and was repealed on February 7, 2023 when the Council adopted the Division 11 standards for the Eastside Districts. This District replaced the former Waterfront III - Eastside Harbor, and Waterfront IV - Eastside Bay zoning districts.
(12)
Business - Park Airport District (Article V, repealed Division 15 of this Chapter). The Business-Airport District was repealed on February 7, 2023 when the Council established Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts. The Business Airport District was called the Industrial I Airport District until April 20, 2014. The former Industrial I Airport District was established in 1985.
(13)
Industrial III Searsport Avenue District (Article V, repealed Division 17 of this Chapter). The Industrial III District was officially repealed on January 2, 2019, however, the area subject to this zoning district had been included in the Searsport Avenue Commercial District since June 5, 2001.
(14)
Industrial IV Perkins Road District (Article V, repealed Division 18 of this Chapter). Repealed on October 16, 2018; the date of Council action to adopt the Route One South Business Park district. The former Industrial IV zoning district was established on May 19, 1988.
(15)
Protection Rural District (Article V, repealed Division 20 of this Chapter). Repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former Protection Rural zoning district was established on March 4, 1997. From 1985 until March 4, 1997, this area was in the General Purpose zone.
(16)
Protection Rural-2 District (Article V, repealed Division 20.5 of this Chapter). Division 20.5 was repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former Protection Rural 2 zoning district was established July 5, 2000. From 1985 until March 4, 1997, this area was in the General Purpose zone, and from March 4, 1997 until July 5, 2000, this area was in the General Purpose A zone.
(17)
Airport Growth District (Article V, repealed Division 21 of this Chapter). Division 21, Airport Growth District was repealed on February 7, 2023 when the Council adopted the Division 14, Southerly Zoning District standards. The Airport Growth zoning district was established on March 4, 1997. From 1985 until March 4, 1997, this area was in the General Purpose zone.
(18)
Residential Growth District (Article V, repealed Division 22 of this Chapter). Repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former Residential Growth District was established on March 4, 1997. From 1985 until March 4, 1997, this area was in the General Purpose zone.
(19)
Health Care District (Article V, repealed Division 23 of this Chapter). Repealed on October 7, 2014; the date of Council action on the Division 30, Inside the Bypass amendments. The former Health Care District was established on March 17, 1998.
(20)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(21)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(22)
Route 3 Commercial District (Article V, repealed Division 24 of this Chapter). Division 24, Route 3 Commercial District, was repealed on February 7, 2023 when the Council adopted the Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural District standards. The Route 3 Commercial zoning district was initially established on January 23, 2001, however, the area subject to this zoning district was subsequently amended from time-to-time. From 1985 until January 23, 2001, most of this area was located in the former Highway Commercial zoning district.
(23)
Office Park District (Article V, repealed Division 25 and subsequently Division 12 of this Chapter). Article V, Division 25, was repealed in its entirely on March 17, 2019, and the Office Park zoning district was reestablished as Division 12, Office Park. On February 7, 2023, Division 12 was repealed when the Office Park District standards were included in the Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural District standards. Division 25, Office Park District, was established on June 7, 2001. Prior to 2001 the area was in two different zoning districts; Highway Commercial and Industrial I.
(24)
Route 141 and Mill Lane Commercial District (Article V, repealed Division 26 of this Chapter). Division 26 was repealed on April 5, 2022; the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. The former Route 141 and Mill Lane Commercial zoning district was initially established on June 5, 2001. Prior to June 5, 2001, portions of this zoning district were included in several zoning districts, particularly the Highway Commercial zone and the General Purpose zone.
(25)
Route 137 Commercial District (Article V, repealed Division 27 of this Chapter). Division 27 was repealed on February 7, 2023 and the Route 137 Commercial District was included in the revised standards for Division 16, Northwesterly of Bypass and Outside Rural District. The Route 137 Commercial District was initially established on June 5, 2001, however, the area included in this District was amended on April 5, 2022, the date of Council action on the original Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. Prior to June 2001, and since 1985, most of the Route 137 Commercial area was in a former Highway Commercial zone.
(26)
Route 1 South Commercial District (Article V, repealed Division 28 of this Chapter). Division 28 was repealed on February 7, 2023 and the renamed Route One South Mixed Use District was included in the Division 14, Southerly Zoning District standards. The Route One South Commercial District was established on June 5, 2001. From 1985 to June 2001, most of this area was in a Highway Commercial zone.
(27)
Searsport Avenue Commercial District (Article V, repealed Division 29 of this Chapter). Division 29 was repealed on February 7, 2023 and the Searsport Avenue Commercial District was included in the revised standards for Division 11, Eastside Districts. The Searsport Avenue Commercial District was established on June 5, 2001, however, the amount of area included in this District was amended on April 5, 2022, the date of Council action on the Division 16, Outside Rural amendments. Prior to 2001, the area included in the Searsport Avenue Commercial District was in one of several zoning districts; Highway Commercial (area within 500 feet of Route 1), Industrial III, or General Purpose A.
(28)
Waterfront Mixed Use District (Article V, repealed Division 11.5 of this Chapter). The Waterfront Mixed Use District was established on July 20, 2004 and was repealed on October 7, 2014. The area was included in either the Waterfront Mixed Use 1 or Waterfront Mixed Use 2 Districts when the Council adopted the initial standards for the Inside the Bypass zoning districts that are now included in Division 9.
(29)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(30)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(31)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(32)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(33)
Route One South Business Park District (Article V, repealed Division 19, of this Chapter). Division 19 was repealed on February 7, 2023 and was included in the newly created standards for Division 14, Southerly Zoning Districts. The Route One South Business Park District was initially established on October 16, 2018. It included all of the former Industrial IV District and lands that had been included in the Residential II District.
(34)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(35)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(36)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(37)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(38)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(39)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(40)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(41)
Clause repealed on February 7, 2023.
(42)
This clause was repealed on February 7, 2023, and the clause on Contract Rezoning Agreements was moved to (b) of this Section.
Sec. 102-4 Zoning maps; interpretation of district boundaries.
[Ord. No. 28-1997, § 103.03, 3-4-1997]
The location and boundaries of the districts listed in section 102-3 are hereby established as shown on maps entitled "Zoning Maps" adopted by City Council and kept on file at City hall, which maps, with all explanatory matter thereon, shall be deemed to be and are hereby made a part of this chapter. When uncertainty exists with respect to district boundaries as shown upon the maps, the following rules shall apply:
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, district boundary lines are the centerlines of established streets (or such lines extended) or waterways.
(2)
Where there is a discrepancy between the location and boundaries shown on the zoning maps and the written description of a district in any other provision of this chapter, the written description shall control.
Sec. 102-5 Compliance with chapter.
[Ord. No. 28-1997, § 104.0, 3-4-1997]
(a)
No building or structure shall be erected, altered, enlarged, rebuilt, moved or used and no premises shall be used unless in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, except those existing which by the provisions of this chapter become legally nonconforming and which meet the requirements of article III of this chapter.
(b)
No part of a yard or other space or off-street parking or loading space used in connection with any building and required for the purpose of complying with this chapter shall be included as part of a yard, open space, other space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building.
Sec. 102-6 Conflicting regulations or restrictions.
[Ord. No. 28-1997, § 105.0, 3-4-1997]
Unless specified in this chapter, this chapter does not repeal any law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, or lawful deed restriction or covenant. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the regulations or restrictions of any other lawfully adopted law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation imposed by any governmental authority or any deed restriction or covenant, that which is more restrictive or imposes the higher standards or requirements shall govern. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no premises shall be used or maintained in violation of any state or federal pollution control or environmental protection laws or regulations.
