Black Mountain City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
- STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- SECTION 1.1 - TITLE, AUTHORITY, PURPOSE, SEPARABILITY AND APPLICATION
- 1.1.1 - Title.
- 1.1.2 - Authority and jurisdiction.
- 1.1.3 - Purpose and intent.
- 1.1.4 - No use or sale of land or buildings except in conformity with ordinance provisions.
- 1.1.5 - Relationship with adopted plans.
- 1.1.6 - Relationship with other regulations and existing development regulations.
- 1.1.7 - Relationship with existing permits, vested rights currently effective, and applications and violations in process.
- 1.1.8 - Separability.
- 1.1.9 - Previous ordinance repealed.
- SECTION 1.2 - INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
- SECTION 1.3 - NONCONFORMITIES
- 1.3.1 - Nonconforming uses, structures, and lots.
- 1.3.2 - Single-family units or replacement manufactured homes on nonconforming lots in residential districts.
- 1.3.3 - Nonconforming structures occupying conforming lots.
- 1.3.4 - Nonconforming use of structures, buildings, or land.
- 1.3.5 - Nonconforming vacant lots.
- 1.3.6 - Maintenance and repairs of nonconforming structures.
- SECTION 1.4 - ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
- SECTION 1.5 - AMENDMENTS
- SECTION 1.6 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND OCCUPANCY REQUIRED
- SECTION 1.7 - APPEALS AND VARIANCES
- SECTION 1.8 - CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
- SECTION 1.9. - VESTED RIGHTS AND PERMIT CHOICE.
- SECTION 1.10 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- SECTION 1.11 - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- 1.11.1 - Authority and purpose.
- 1.11.2 - Unlawful to violate development regulations.
- 1.11.3 - Responsible party.
- 1.11.4 - Complaints, investigations and inspections.
- 1.11.5 - Warning of violation.
- 1.11.6 - Notices of violations and right to appeal.
- 1.11.7 - Stop work orders (orders to cease and desist).
- 1.11.8 - Court injunctions or order of abatement.
- 1.11.9 - Permit revocation, disapproval of subsequent permits and repeat violations.
- 1.11.10 - Civil penalties.
CHAPTER 2
- BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- SECTION 2.1 - BUILDING CODES
- 2.1.1 - Building codes adopted.
- 2.1.2. - Plumbing code addition.
- 2.1.3 - Copies of codes and green building guidelines to be maintained.
- 2.1.4 - Permits.
- 2.1.5 - Certificates of occupancy and compliance.
- 2.1.7 - Public right-of-way to be maintained.
- 2.1.8 - Building permit fees and available incentives.
- 2.1.9 - Unsafe buildings condemned.
- 2.1.10 - Maintenance standards for nonresidential structures.
- SECTION 2.2 - MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
- SECTION 2.3 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
- Article 1. - Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Objectives
- Article 2. - Definitions
- Article 3. - General Provisions
- Section A. - Lands to which this ordinance applies.
- Section B. - Basis for establishing the special flood hazard areas.
- Section C. - Establishment of floodplain development permit.
- Section D. - Compliance.
- Section E. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Section F. - Interpretation.
- Section G. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Section H. - Penalties for violation.
- Article 4. - Administration
- Article 5. - Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
- Section A. - General standards.
- Section B. - Specific standards.
- Section D. - Standards for floodplains without established base flood elevations.
- Section E. - Standards for riverine floodplains with base flood elevations but without established floodways or non-encroachment areas.
- Section F. - Floodways and non-encroachment areas.
- Article 6. - Legal Status Provisions
CHAPTER 3
- SUBDIVISIONS
Sections
- SECTION 3.1 - PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- SECTION 3.2 - GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
- SECTION 3.3 - SUBDIVISION TYPES AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
- SECTION 3.4 - SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 3.5 - SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
- SECTION 3.6 - DEDICATION AND CLOSURES OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY OR EASEMENTS TO THE TOWN
CHAPTER 4
- ZONING REGULATIONS
Sections
- 4.1.1 - Purpose and authority.
- SECTION 4.2 - ZONING MAP
- SECTION 4.3 - GENERAL ZONING PROCEDURES
- SECTION 4.4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING ALL LOTS
- SECTION 4.5 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING ALL BUILDINGS
- SECTION 4.6 - DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
- SECTION 4.7 - ZONING REGULATIONS BY DISTRICT
- 4.7.1 - Conservation residential district (CR-1).
- 4.7.2 - Suburban residential district (SR-2).
- 4.7.3 - Town residential district (TR-4).
- 4.7.4 - Urban residential district (UR-8).
- 4.7.5 - Office and institutional district (OI-6).
- 4.7.6 - Neighborhood mixed use district (NMU-8).
- 4.7.7 - Central business district (CB).
- 4.7.8 - Highway business district (HB-8).
- 4.7.9 - Light industrial district (LI-8).
- 4.7.10 - Heavy industrial district (HI-0).
- 4.7.11 - TND traditional neighborhood development (master planned).
- 4.7.12 - ICD institutional campus development (master planned).
- 4.7.13 - Uses.
- 4.7.14 - Table of uses by zoning district.
- 4.7.15 - Dimensional requirements by zoning district.
- 4.7.16 - Campus master plan notes and conditions.
- SECTION 4.8 - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 5
- ADDITIONAL USE STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIED USES
Sections
- SECTION 5.1 - PURPOSE
- SECTION 5.2 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
- SECTION 5.3 - BOARDING AND ROOMING HOUSES
- SECTION 5.4 - DAY CARE CENTERS
- SECTION 5.5 - FAMILY CARE HOMES
- SECTION 5.6 - HOME OCCUPATIONS
- SECTION 5.7 - MANUFACTURED HOMES ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS
- SECTION 5.8 - FARM STANDS, TAILGATE SALES OR "GARDEN MARKETS"
- SECTION 5.9 - NEIGHBORHOOD FUELING FACILITIES
- SECTION 5.10 - NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL DISTRIBUTION BOXES
- SECTION 5.11 - SECONDARY DWELLINGS
- SECTION 5.12 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
- SECTION 5.13 - TATTOO PARLOR/BODY PIERCING STUDIO
- SECTION 5.14 - RECREATION SERVICES
- SECTION 5.15 - MOBILE FOOD VENDORS[2]
- SECTION 5.16 - MOBILE FOOD VENDOR COURTS[3]
- SECTION 5.17 - MOBILE RETAIL VENDORS
CHAPTER 7
- SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Sections
- SECTION 7.1 - PURPOSE
- SECTION 7.2 - PROCEDURES
- 7.2.1 - Pre-application technical review.
- 7.2.2 - Application requirements.
- 7.2.3 - Hearing required.
- 7.2.4 - Notice of hearing.
- 7.2.5 - Materials provided.
- 7.2.6 - Hearing procedure.
- 7.2.7 - Standards.
- 7.2.8 - Effect of approval.
- 7.2.9 - Reapplication for a special use permit.
- 7.2.10 - Modification of an approved special use permit.
- 7.2.11 - Revocation or termination.
- SECTION 7.3 - SPECIAL USE: ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS
- SECTION 7.4 - SPECIAL USE: JUNKYARDS
- SECTION 7.5 - SPECIAL USE: CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
- SECTION 7.6 - SPECIAL USE: COTTAGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (CHDS)
- SECTION 7.7 - SPECIAL USE: MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS (MHP)
- SECTION 7.8 - SPECIAL USE: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD)
- SECTION 7.9 - SPECIAL USE: INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT (IPD)
- SECTION 7.10 - SPECIAL USE: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT (DD)
- SECTION 7.11 - SPECIAL USE: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
- SECTION 7.12 - SPECIAL USE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWERS
- SECTION 7.13 - SPECIAL USE: CAMPGROUNDS
- 7.13.1 - Application and purpose.
- 7.13.2 - Definitions.
- 7.13.3 - Campground standards for all campgrounds.
- 7.13.4 - Campsites for accommodation of independent RVs.
- 7.13.5 - Sanitary facilities for accommodation of dependent RVs and tent campsites.
- 7.13.6 - Campsites for tents.
- 7.13.7 - Walk-in campgrounds.
- 7.13.8 - Campsites for mixed uses.
- 7.13.9 - Campground design.
CHAPTER 8
- LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- SECTION 8.1 - EROSION PREVENTION AND SLOPE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
- SECTION 8.2 - THE PHASE II STORMWATER ORDINANCE
- 8.2.1 - Purpose.
- 8.2.2 - Applicability and jurisdiction of this ordinance.
- 8.2.3 - Interpretation.
- 8.2.4 - Design manual.
- 8.2.5 - Relationship to other laws, regulations and private agreements.
- 8.2.6 - Severability.
- 8.2.7 - Effective date and transitional provisions.
- 8.2.8 - Review and decision-making entities.
- 8.2.9 - Review procedures.
- 8.2.10 - Applications for approval.
- 8.2.11 - Approvals.
- 8.2.12 - Appeals.
- 8.2.13 - General standards.
- 8.2.14 - Development standards for all permitted projects.
- 8.2.15 - Standards for stormwater control measures.
- 8.2.16 - Variances.
- 8.2.17 - Onsite wastewater.
- 8.2.18 - General standards for maintenance of SCMS.
- 8.2.19 - Operation and maintenance agreement.
- 8.2.20 - Inspection program.
- 8.2.21 - Performance security for installation and maintenance.
- 8.2.22 - Notice to owners.
- 8.2.23 - Records of installation and maintenance activities.
- 8.2.24 - Nuisance.
- 8.2.25 - Maintenance easement.
- 8.2.26 - General.
- 8.2.27 - Remedies and penalties.
- 8.2.28 - Procedures.
- 8.2.29 - Terms Defined.
- SECTION 8.3 - LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
- 8.3.1 - Purpose and applicability.
- 8.3.2 - General provisions.
- 8.3.3 - General installation provisions.
- 8.3.4 - Wall, fence, and berm standards.
- 8.3.5 - Plant standards and plant installation standards.
- 8.3.6 - Landscaping maintenance.
- 8.3.7 - Variance from landscaping requirements.
- 8.3.8 - Existing landscaped areas.
- 8.3.9 - Visibility at intersections.
- 8.3.10 - Installation of landscaping required prior to occupancy.
CHAPTER 9
- SIGNS
Sections
- 9.1 - Intent.
- 9.2 - Applicability.
- 9.3 - Prohibited signs.
- 9.4 - General standards.
- 9.5. - Permitted signs.
- 9.6 - Specialty sign types.
- 9.7 - Sign measurements.
- 9.8 - Changeable copy.
- 9.9 - Sign illumination.
- 9.10 - Guidelines for administrative adjustment of signage regulations.
- 9.11 - Enforcement and penalties.
CHAPTER 10
- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
Sections
- SECTION 10.1 - SUITABLE AREAS REQUIRED FOR PARKING VEHICLES
- SECTION 10.2 - PARKING SPACE AREA
- SECTION 10.3 - PARKING SURFACES
- SECTION 10.4 - LOCATION ON OTHER PROPERTY AND SHARED PARKING
- SECTION 10.5 - USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR MANEUVERING
- SECTION 10.6 - CURB CUTS AND ACCESS POINTS
- SECTION 10.7 - OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 10.8 - REDUCTIONS IN PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- SECTION 10.9 - OFF-STREET LOADING
- SECTION 10.10 - PARKING AND LOADING IN MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 11
- INFRASTRUCTURE
Sections
- SECTION 11.1 - STREETS, DRIVEWAYS AND ALLEYS
- SECTION 11.2 - SIDEWALKS