Belton City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 1-1.- Title.
- Sec. 1-2. - Effective date.
- Sec. 1-3. - Applicability and jurisdictional area.
- Sec. 1-4. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 1-5. - General definitions.
- Sec. 1-6. - Zoning map.
- Sec. 1-7. - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 1-8. - Annexed land.
- Sec. 1-9. - Word usage and construction of language.
- Sec. 1-10. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 1-11. - Exemption.
- Sec. 1-12. - Transitional provisions for violations.
- Sec. 1-13. - Completion of development.
- Sec. 1-14. - Special uses.
- Sec. 1-15. - Severability.
- Sec. 1-16. - Fire and public safety.
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- ARTICLE II. - ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS
- ARTICLE III. - ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
- ARTICLE IV. - INTERPRETATIONS
- ARTICLE V. - BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
- ARTICLE VI. - PLANNING COMMISSION
- ARTICLE VII. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
- ARTICLE VIII. - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
- ARTICLE IX. - PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
- ARTICLE X. - CITY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 8
AIRPORTS
Sections
- ARTICLE II. - AIRPORT ZONING
- Sec. 8-19. - Authority; finding of fact.
- Sec. 8-20. - Definitions.
- Sec. 8-21. - Zones established.
- Sec. 8-22. - Boundaries of zones.
- Sec. 8-23. - Imaginary surfaces related to airport reference point (ARP).
- Sec. 8-24. - Imaginary surfaces related to runways.
- Sec. 8-25. - Imaginary surface related to general ground terrain.
- Sec. 8-26. - Height limits within airport zones.
- Sec. 8-27. - Conditions and effects prohibited within airport zones.
- Sec. 8-28. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 8-29. - Permits.
- Sec. 8-30. - Appeals.
- Sec. 8-31. - Nonconforming height, condition and effect existing in airport zones.
- Sec. 8-32. - Penalties.
CHAPTER 10
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL[2]
- Sec. 10-1. - Adoption of International Building Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-2. - Adoption of International Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-3. - Adoption of International Plumbing Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-4. - Adoption of National Electric Code, 2017 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-5. - Adoption of International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-6. - Adoption of International Private Sewage Disposal Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-7. - Adoption of International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-8. - Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-9. - Adoption of International Existing Buildings Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 10-15. - Penalties for violation.
- Sec. 10-16. - Responsibility for inspections.
- Sec. 10-17. - "Building officials," "administrative authority" defined.
- Sec. 10-18. - Building and fire prevention code board of adjustment.
- Sec. 10-19. - Reserved.
- Sec. 10-20. - Fencing of swimming pools.
- Sec. 10-21. - Antennas and antenna support structure installation requirements.
- Sec. 10-22. - Reserved.
- Sec. 10-23. - Telecommunication towers and antennas.
- ARTICLE II. - PERMITS
- Sec. 10-50. - Fee prerequisite to permit.
- Sec. 10-51. - Other fees not excused.
- Sec. 10-52. - Fees established.
- Sec. 10-53. - Permit term.
- Sec. 10-54. - Extension of permits before expiration.
- Sec. 10-55. - New permit required after expiration.
- Sec. 10-56. - Accounting for fees.
- Sec. 10-57. - Refund of fees.
- Sec. 10-58. - Permit revocation, failure to pay fee prohibited.
- ARTICLE III. - DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES[3]
- Sec. 10-90. - Purpose and scope.
- Sec. 10-91. - Definitions.
- Sec. 10-92. - Dangerous building and structure defined.
- Sec. 10-93. - Dangerous buildings and structures declared a public nuisance.
- Sec. 10-94. - Building official duties, procedures and notices.
- Sec. 10-95. - Procurement of building permit.
- Sec. 10-96. - Building commissioner duties.
- Sec. 10-97. - Building commission duties; procedures and notices.
- Sec. 10-98. - Appeals.
- Sec. 10-99. - Emergencies.
- Sec. 10-100. - Violations and penalties.
- Sec. 10-101. - Insurance proceeds from damage or loss to buildings or structures.
- ARTICLE IV. - MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY[4]
- ARTICLE V. - RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 14
ELECTRICITY
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- ARTICLE II. - LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 14-25. - Electrical license—Required; exception for homeowners.
- Sec. 14-26. - Same—Heating and air conditioning contractors exempt, when.
- Sec. 14-27. - Same—Sign installers exempt, when.
- Sec. 14-28. - Same—Prerequisites to issuance.
- Sec. 14-29. - Same—Application.
- Sec. 14-30. - Licensed contractor to have established place of business; identification of vehicles.
- Sec. 14-31. - Examinations for license applicants; eligibility for re-examination; failure to renew licenses; exceptions to examination requirement.
- Sec. 14-32. - Right to appeal decisions of board of electrical examiners to deny, issue or revoke license.
- Sec. 14-33. - Proof of liability insurance required.
- DIVISION 2. - BOARD OF LICENSE EXAMINERS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
CHAPTER 16
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION1
Sections
- Sec. 16-1.- Adoption of International Fire Code, 2018 edition, with local amendments.
- Sec. 16-2. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-3. - Duties of the fire prevention bureau of the emergency services department.
- Sec. 16-4. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-5. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-6. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-7. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-8. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-9. - Reserved.
CHAPTER 18
GENERAL USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 18-1.- Overlay and special purpose districts.
- Sec. 18-2. - OTB Old Town Belton Overlay District.
- Sec. 18-3. - GCO Gateway Commercial Overlay District.
- Sec. 18-4. - Planned district overlay.
- Sec. 18-5. - Additional requirements.
- Sec. 18-6. - PUD Planned Unit Development District.
- Sec. 18-7. - PR Parks, Recreation and Public Use District.
- Sec. 18-8. - North Scott Corridor Overlay District.
CHAPTER 20
LAND USE APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - LAND USE APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
- Sec. 20-1. - Zoning map, text amendments, and special uses.
- Sec. 20-2. - Procedure for zoning map and text amendments.
- Sec. 20-3. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 20-4. - Planned unit development (PUD).
- Sec. 20-5. - Preliminary and final development plan.
- Sec. 20-6. - Alternative development standards.
- Sec. 20-7. - Public notice requirements.
- ARTICLE II. - INTERPRETATIONS AND NONCONFORMING USES
CHAPTER 22
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Sections
- Sec. 22-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 22-2. - Landscaped area requirements.
- Sec. 22-3. - Parking area landscaping.
- Sec. 22-4. - Residential landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 22-5. - Street frontage trees.
- Sec. 22-6. - Screening requirements.
- Sec. 22-7. - Types of screens.
- Sec. 22-8. - Planting list and tree diversity.
- Sec. 22-9. - Trash receptacle screening.
- Sec. 22-10. - Screening of equipment.
- Sec. 22-11. - Plant materials.
- Sec. 22-12. - Minimum planting sizes.
- Sec. 22-13. - Ground covers.
- Sec. 22-14. - Installation.
- Sec. 22-15. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 22-16. - Right-of-way ground surface.
- Sec. 22-17. - Time landscaping required to be in place.
- Sec. 22-18. - Maintenance of landscaping.
CHAPTER 26
PARKING, LOADING AND ACCESS
Sections
- Sec. 26-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 26-2. - Off-street parking requirements.
- Sec. 26-3. - Rules for computing requirements.
- Sec. 26-4. - Parking area design and construction.
- Sec. 26-5. - Residential driveways.
- Sec. 26-6. - Commercial and industrial driveways.
- Sec. 26-7. - Driveway profiles.
- Sec. 26-8. - Accessible parking for people with disabilities.
- Sec. 26-9. - Off-street loading requirements.
CHAPTER 28
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 28-1.- Building design standards.
- Sec. 28-2. - Building materials.
- Sec. 28-3. - Building form.
- Sec. 28-4. - Mechanical equipment screening requirements.
- Sec. 28-5. - Site design.
- Sec. 28-6. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 28-7. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 28-8. - Fences.
- Sec. 28-9. - Intersection visibility.
- Sec. 28-10. - Residential fire sprinkler performance incentive.
CHAPTER 30
SIGNS
Sections
- Sec. 30-1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 30-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 30-3. - Permits required.
- Sec. 30-4. - Signs exempt from regulation.
- Sec. 30-5. - Signs allowed without a permit.
- Sec. 30-6. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 30-7. - Sign measurement and interpretation.
- Sec. 30-8. - Standards of general applicability.
- Sec. 30-9. - Additional standards for specific sign types.
- Sec. 30-10. - Inflatable sign permit.
- Sec. 30-11. - Maintenance, abandonment, and removal of signs.
CHAPTER 32
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD PROTECTION
Sections
- Sec. 32-1.- Stormwater detention requirements.
- Sec. 32-2. - Violations, enforcement and penalties.
- Sec. 32-3. - Administrative appeal and judicial review.
- Sec. 32-4. - Flood protection.
- Sec. 32-5. - Administration.
- Sec. 32-6. - Floodway.
- Sec. 32-7. - Stream buffer requirement.
- Sec. 32-8. - Design standards for buffers.
CHAPTER 34
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - RESERVED[1]
- ARTICLE II. - RESERVED[2]
- ARTICLE III. - RESERVED[3]
- ARTICLE IV. - RESERVED[4]
- ARTICLE V. - ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS IMPACT FEE
- Sec. 34-131. - Arterial street improvements impact fee—Computation.
- Sec. 34-132. - Establishment of the citywide impact fee service area and adoption of the methodology for calculating the arterial street improvement impact fee.
- Sec. 34-133. - Applicability.
- Sec. 34-134. - Calculation of and collection of impact fee.
- Sec. 34-135. - Credits.
- Sec. 34-136. - Establishment of accounts.
- Sec. 34-137. - Use of proceeds of impact fee account.
- Sec. 34-138. - Refunds.
- Sec. 34-139. - Appeals.
- Sec. 34-140. - Updates to planning and revision of fees.
- Sec. 34-141. - Agreement for capital improvements.
- Sec. 34-142. - Use of other financing mechanisms.
- Sec. 34-143. - Impact fee as additional and supplemental regulation.
- Sec. 34-144. - Supplemental materials.
- Sec. 34-145. - Definitions.
CHAPTER 36
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. - PROCEDURE FOR PLAT PREPARATION AND APPROVAL
- ARTICLE III. - MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
- ARTICLE IV. - LOT SPLITS
- ARTICLE V. - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE VI. - RESERVED[1]
CHAPTER 38
TEMPORARY USES
Sections
- Sec. 38-1.- Temporary uses.
- Sec. 38-2. - Acceptable temporary uses.
- Sec. 38-3. - Temporary outdoor sales events.
- Sec. 38-4. - Seasonal outdoor sales events.
- Sec. 38-5. - Contractors' offices.
- Sec. 38-6. - Real estate offices.
- Sec. 38-7. - Carnivals and circuses.
- Sec. 38-8. - Garage sales.
- Sec. 38-9. - Temporary trash receptacles (dumpsters).
CHAPTER 42
WATER AND SEWERS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 42-1.- Separation of waterworks and sewerage system.
- Sec. 42-2. - Reserved.
- Sec. 42-3. - Financing of main extensions.
- Sec. 42-4. - Approval of plans and extensions.
- Sec. 42-5. - "As-built" plans required.
- Sec. 42-6. - Policies for the connection of city utility services with property lying outside the city.
- ARTICLE II.- WATER
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 42-31. - Who may make connections; responsibility for service line costs, connection to public drinking water system required.
- Sec. 42-32. - Permits for connections; plumber's license required.
- Sec. 42-33. - Work to be inspected and approved.
- Sec. 42-34. - Tapping, water tap and meter fees within the city.
- Sec. 42-35. - Deposits and service charges for users within and without the city.
- Sec. 42-36. - Rates inside city.
- Sec. 42-37. - Tapping, water tap and meter fees outside the city.
- Sec. 42-38. - Water rates for approved water districts or local governments.
- Sec. 42-39. - Rates for water consumed outside city.
- Sec. 42-40. - Annual review and adjustments in the user charge system for water and wastewater.
- Sec. 42-41. - Water tap fee.
- Sec. 42-42. - Meter installation generally.
- Sec. 42-43. - Fire hydrant meters.
- Sec. 42-44. - Metering private water systems receiving water from the city.
- Sec. 42-45. - Interfering with free and nonhazardous meter access for city employees.
- Sec. 42-46. - Inspection and test of meters, rates.
- Sec. 42-47. - Reading of meters and billing.
- Sec. 42-48. - Delinquency date; penalty; notice.
- Sec. 42-49. - Shut-off of service for nonpayment.
- Sec. 42-50. - Reserved.
- Sec. 42-51. - Unauthorized restoration of service.
- Sec. 42-52. - Adjustment of water and sewer bills.
- DIVISION 2. - MAIN EXTENSIONS
- DIVISION 3. - MAIN STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Sec. 42-106. - Applicability; title.
- Sec. 42-107. - Responsibility for enforcement.
- Sec. 42-108. - Reserved.
- Sec. 42-109. - Classification of city and private mains; interconnecting.
- Sec. 42-110. - Lead free plumbing materials.
- Sec. 42-111. - Responsibility for costs; planning commission approval.
- Sec. 42-112. - Violations; penalty.
- DIVISION 4. - EMERGENCIES
- DIVISION 5. - CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
- Sec. 42-166. - General policy.
- Sec. 42-167. - Definitions.
- Sec. 42-168. - Cross-connections prohibited.
- Sec. 42-169. - Survey and investigations.
- Sec. 42-170. - Type of protection required.
- Sec. 42-171. - Where protection is required.
- Sec. 42-172. - Backflow prevention assemblies.
- Sec. 42-173. - Installation.
- Sec. 42-174. - Inspection and maintenance.
- Sec. 42-175. - Violations and penalties.
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- ARTICLE III.- SEWERS
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - DISPOSAL REGULATIONS
- Sec. 42-230. - Reserved.
- Sec. 42-231. - Insanitary deposits.
- Sec. 42-232. - Discharge to natural outlets.
- Sec. 42-233. - Prohibited facilities.
- Sec. 42-234. - Connection to public sewer required, when; penalty for violation.
- Sec. 42-235. - Connection to private system.
- Sec. 42-236. - Permit required for private system; application; fee.
- Sec. 42-237. - Inspection, approval of private system.
- Sec. 42-238. - Private system to comply with state health department regulations; exception; size of absorption facilities; discharge to sewer or natural outlet.
- Sec. 42-239. - Abandonment of private system when sewer becomes available.
- Sec. 42-240. - Maintenance of private system.
- Sec. 42-241. - Additional requirements for private system not affected.
- Sec. 42-242. - Permit required for work affecting public sewer.
- Sec. 42-243. - Building sewer permits classified; application, fee.
- Sec. 42-244. - Responsibility for costs of building sewer, connection and damages.
- Sec. 42-245. - A separate building sewer connection required for each building; exception.
- Sec. 42-246. - Use of old building sewers.
- Sec. 42-247. - Building sewer materials.
- Sec. 42-248. - Building sewer size, slope.
- Sec. 42-249. - Building sewer location, depth, grade; changes in direction.
- Sec. 42-250. - Artificial lifting required.
- Sec. 42-251. - Manner of doing building sewer work.
- Sec. 42-252. - Building sewer joints and connections.
- Sec. 42-253. - Relative responsibilities of owner, contractor, city with reference to connection.
- Sec. 42-254. - Notice when building sewer ready for inspection; supervision of connection.
- Sec. 42-255. - Safety precautions at excavations; restoration of surface.
- Sec. 42-256. - Special permits and fees.
- Sec. 42-257. - Unpolluted drainage to sanitary sewer prohibited.
- Sec. 42-258. - Discharges to combined sewers, storm sewers, natural outlets.
- Sec. 42-259. - Nonindustrial wastes prohibited.
- Sec. 42-260. - Interceptors required.
- Sec. 42-261. - Maintenance of interceptors.
- Sec. 42-262. - Industrial pretreatment requirements and permitting.
- Sec. 42-263. - Reserved.
- Sec. 42-264. - Control manhole required.
- Sec. 42-265. - Standards for tests.
- Sec. 42-266. - Special agreements between city and industry.
- Sec. 42-267. - Variations and exceptions.
- Sec. 42-268. - Damaging facilities.
- Sec. 42-269. - Inspector's right of entry.
- Sec. 42-270. - Notice, correction of violations.
- Sec. 42-271. - Failure to comply with notice.
- Sec. 42-272. - Liability for damages caused by violation.
- Sec. 42-273. - Establishment of multiple service area sanitary sewer connection fees.
- DIVISION 3. - RATES, CHARGES, BILLING AND COLLECTION