Bemidji City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 28-1.- Authority.
- Sec. 28-2. - Title, jurisdiction, and application.
- Sec. 28-3. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 28-4. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 28-5. - Relation to comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 28-6. - Standard requirements.
- Sec. 28-7. - Severability.
- Sec. 28-8. - Annexation of certain land.
- Sec. 28-9. - Definitions.
ARTICLE VII
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 28-241.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 28-242. - Scope.
- Sec. 28-243. - General provisions.
- Sec. 28-244. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 28-245. - Nonconforming Signs.
- Sec. 28-246. - Permits required.
- Sec. 28-247. - Signs not requiring permits.
- Sec. 28-248. - Sign standards.
- Sec. 28-249. - Signs permitted in the (C) conservation district.
- Sec. 28-250. - Signs permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 and MH districts.
- Sec. 28-251. - Signs permitted in the LC and LD districts.
- Sec. 28-252. - Signs permitted in the (B-1) and (B-2) low density and general commercial districts.
- Sec. 28-253. - Signs permitted in the (UR) urban renaissance district.
- Sec. 28-254. - Signs permitted in the O/M and U districts.
- Sec. 28-255. - Signs permitted in the I-1 and I-2 districts.
- Sec. 28-256. - Additional sign standards.
- Sec. 28-257. - Additional provisions in the Trunk Highway 197 overlay district.
- Sec. 28-258. - Dynamic displays.
- Sec. 28-259. - Special event signs.
- Sec. 28-260. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 28-261. - Appeal.
ARTICLE IX
SHORELAND REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 28-351.- Scope and classification of public waters.
- Sec. 28-352. - Bulk density and lot sizes.
- Sec. 28-354. - Design criteria for structures.
- Sec. 28-355. - Nonconforming structures substandard in shoreland overlay district.
- Sec. 28-356. - Deck additions to nonconforming structures in shoreland.
- Sec. 28-357. - Significant historic and cultural sites.
- Sec. 28-358. - Steep slopes.
- Sec. 28-358. - Bluff impact zones.
- Sec. 28-359. - Vegetative alterations.
- Sec. 28-360. - Topographic alterations/grading and filling.
- Sec. 28-361. - Placement and design of roads, driveways and parking areas.
- Sec. 28-362. - Special provisions for agricultural uses.
- Sec. 28-363. - Special provisions for forest management.
- Sec. 28-364. - Standards for commercial, industrial, public, and semipublic uses.
- Sec. 28-365. - Storm water management.
- Sec. 28-366. - PUD site suitability evaluation in shoreland areas.
- Sec. 28-367. - Shoreland PUD density evaluation.
- Sec. 28-368. - Shoreland residential PUD density evaluation and flexibility option.
- Sec. 28-369. - Controlled access and recreation lots.
ARTICLE X
- PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 28-401.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-402. - Exterior storage and outdoor display of merchandise.
- Sec. 28-403. - Sight visibility triangle.
- Sec. 28-404. - Fences.
- Sec. 28-405. - Screening.
- Sec. 28-406. - Landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 28-407. - Tree preservation.
- Sec. 28-408. - Lighting.
- Sec. 28-409. - Off-street parking, loading and surfacing standards.
- Sec. 28-410. - Non-motorized transportation.
- Sec. 28-411. - Temporary uses or structures.
- Sec. 28-412. - Special provisions for Type II and Type III home occupations.
- Sec. 28-413. - Manufactured home park standards.
- Sec. 28-414. - Special provisions for development in sensitive areas.
- Sec. 28-415. - Special provisions for Trunk Highway 197 overlay.
- Sec. 28-416. - Reserved.
- Sec. 28-417. - Closed landfill overlay district (CL).
- Sec. 28-418. - Transitional housing, homeless shelters, and warming centers.
- Sec. 28-419. - Special provisions for bed and breakfast establishments.
- Sec. 28-420. - Short term rentals.
- Sec. 28-421. - Farm animals.
- Sec. 28-422. - Towers and antennas.
- Sec. 28-423. - Solar energy systems.
- Sec. 28-424. - Mining and extractive uses.
- Sec. 28-425. - Special provisions for asphalt plants and processing facilities.
- Sec. 28-426. - Special provisions for adult entertainment.
- Sec. 28-427. - Special provisions for fire protection and safety.
- Sec. 28-428. - Special provisions for outdoor shooting ranges.
- Sec. 28-429. - Cannabis zoning and land use.
- Sec. 28-430. - Special provisions for home and community-based services.
- Sec. 28-431. - Environmental review.
ARTICLE XI
SUBDIVISIONS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 28-471.- Subdivisions of land.
- Sec. 28-472. - Land suitability.
- Sec. 28-473. - Necessary data for final plat.
- Sec. 28-474. - Absence of utilities and land suitability.
- Sec. 28-475. - General provisions for PUDs.
- Sec. 28-476. - Design and maintenance standards and criteria for PUDs.
- Sec. 28-477. - Conversion to PUDs.
- Sec. 28-478. - Procedures for approval of subdivisions and PUDs.
- Sec. 28-479. - Minimum subdivision design standards.
- Sec. 28-480. - Required improvements on the site.
- Sec. 28-481. - Variances.
- Sec. 28-482. - Land use or building permits.
- Sec. 28-483. - Copies of plat.
- Sec. 28-484. - Enforcement and penalty.
- Sec. 28-485. - Dedication of parks, open spaces, trails and public sites.
- Sec. 28-486. - Lot combinations.
ARTICLE XII
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Sec. 28-520.- Planning director.
- Sec. 28-521. - Planning commission.
- Sec. 28-522. - Board of adjustment.
- Sec. 28-523. - Land use, building and other administrative permits.
- Sec. 28-524. - Conditional use permits and interim use permits.
- Sec. 28-525. - Variances, appeals and adjustments.
- Sec. 28-526. - Amendments; text or zoning district.
- Sec. 28-527. - Public notice and hearing requirements.
- Sec. 28-528. - Nuisance.
- Sec. 28-529. - Enforcement and penalties.
- Sec. 28-530. - Fees.