This code should be cited as LUC; i.e., “see LUC 20.10.010.” An LUC chapter should be cited Chapter 20.10 LUC. An LUC section should be cited LUC 20.10.010. Through references should be made as LUC 20.10.010 through 20.10.040. Series of sections should be cited as LUC 20.10.010, 20.10.020, and 20.10.030.

The Land Use Code contains nine chapters. Chapter 20.10 generally describes each of the land use districts in the City and contains a set of use charts (LUC 20.10.440) which lists permitted uses by district and delineates special conditions under which certain uses are permitted. Chapter 20.20 sets forth general development requirements. At the beginning of the chapter is a chart (LUC 20.20.010) which contains most of the City’s dimensional requirements. The chart is followed by a number of sections describing exceptions to those requirements. The balance of the chapter is made up of development requirements listed alphabetically (for example, landscaping is listed before parking). Chapter 20.25 includes the regulations for defined special and overlay districts of the City. Chapter 20.30 contains the City’s requirements for various permits and decisions. Chapter 20.35 contains the City’s review procedures. Chapter 20.40 describes the administration and enforcement of the Code. Chapter 20.45A contains the City’s requirements for platting and subdivisions. Chapter 20.45B contains the City’s requirements for short plats and short subdivisions. Chapter 20.50 contains definitions of terms used in the Code.

The numbering scheme used in the Land Use Code operates in the following manner:

The legislative source of each section is enclosed in parentheses at the end of the section. References to ordinances are abbreviated; thus “(Ord. 4654, 6-5-94, § 1; Ord. 4638, 4-4-94, § 2)” refers to section 1 of Ordinance No. 4654 and section 2 of Ordinance No. 4638. “Formerly” followed by an LUC citation preserves the record of original codification. A semicolon between ordinance citations indicates an amendment of the earlier section.

To convert an ordinance citation to its LUC number, consult the codification tables following Chapter 20.50 LUC.

Although considerable care has been used in the production of this code, it is inevitable in so large a work that there will be errors. As users of this code detect such errors, we request that you send us a note citing the section involved and the nature of the error at the contact information below, so that correction may be made in a subsequent update.

The code is organized using a 3-factor decimal numbering system which allows for additions between sections, chapters, and titles, without disturbing existing numbers.

Typically, there are nine vacant positions between sections; four positions between chapters; and several title numbers are “Reserved” to allow for codification of new material whose subject matter may be unrelated to an existing title.

Enactments of a general or public nature, or one imposing a fine, penalty or forfeiture, are codifiable. Prior to adopting a codifiable enactment, ascertain whether the code already contains provisions on the topic.

If the proposed enactment will add material not contained in the code, the enactment will specify an “addition”; that is, a new title, chapter, section, or subsection will be added. For example:

Section 1. Chapter 5.20, Taxicab Licenses, is added to read as follows:

– or –

Section 1. A new title, Title 18, Zoning, is added to read as follows:

A specific subsection can also be added when appropriate:

Section 2. Subsection D is added to Section 5.05.070, to read as follows:

If the enactment amends existing code provisions, specify the affected section or chapter numbers in the enactment. This kind of amendment typically adds a section to an existing chapter, or amends an existing section. Set out the entire section or subsection, not just the text (e.g., sentence) that was changed. For example:

Section 1. Section 5.05.030 is amended to read as follows:

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Section 1. Section 5.05.035, Additional fees, is added to Chapter 5.05 to read as follows:

An enactment can also amend a specific subsection of a code section:

Section 3. Subsection B of Section 5.05.070 is amended to read:

Enactments which repeal codified material should specify the code chapter, section, or subsection number. The chapter, section, or subsection numbers will be retained in the code, along with their title, as a record of enactment activity (and as an explanation for gaps in the numbering sequence). The number of the repealed section or chapter can be reused at a later time when desired. For example:

Section 2. Section 5.05.020, License, is repealed.

If the enactment renumbers existing code provisions (either sections or subsections), identify how remaining sections or subsections should be renumbered (or relettered).

General Code can assist either in specifying code numbers or in providing remedies for other codification-related problems free of charge. Please contact us at 800.328.4348 or www.generalcode.com.