Boulder City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 2
Review Processes2
Sections
- 9-2-1.- Types of Reviews.
- 9-2-2. - Administrative Review Procedures.
- 9-2-3. - Variances and Interpretations.
- 9-2-4. - Good Neighbor Meetings and Management Plans.
- 9-2-5. - Development Review Process.
- 9-2-6. - Development Review Application.
- 9-2-7. - Development Review Action.
- 9-2-8. - Public Hearing Requirements.
- 9-2-9. - Final Approval Requirements.
- 9-2-10. - Amendment Procedures.
- 9-2-11. - Compliance With Development Agreement.
- 9-2-12. - Development Progress Required.
- 9-2-13. - Concept Plan Review and Comment.
- 9-2-14. - Site Review.
- 9-2-15. - Use Review.
- 9-2-16. - Form-Based Code Review.
- 9-2-17. - Annexation Requirements.
- 9-2-18. - Zoning of Annexed Land.
- 9-2-19. - Rezoning.
- 9-2-20. - Creation of Vested Rights.
- 9-2-21. - Required Improvements and Financial Guarantees.
CHAPTER 3
Overlay Districts3
Sections
- 9-3-1.- Purpose of Overlays and How to Use the Overlays.
- 9-3-2. - Floodplains.
- 9-3-3. - Regulations Governing the One Hundred-Year Floodplain.
- 9-3-4. - Regulations Governing the Conveyance Zone.
- 9-3-5. - Regulations Governing the High Hazard Zone.
- 9-3-6. - Floodplain Development Permits.
- 9-3-7. - Variances.
- 9-3-8. - Development Violating Chapter Is Nuisance.
- 9-3-9. - Stream, Wetlands, and Water Body Protection.
- 9-3-10. - Airport Influence Zone.
- 9-3-11. - Medium Density Overlay Zone.
- 9-3-12. - Opportunity Zone Overlay.
CHAPTER 6
Use Standards6
Sections
- 9-6-1.- Schedule of Permitted Land Uses.
- 9-6-2. - Specific Use Standards - General.
- 9-6-3. - Specific Use Standards - Residential Uses.
- 9-6-4. - Specific Use Standards - Public and Institutional Uses.
- 9-6-5. - Specific Use Standards - Commercial Uses.
- 9-6-6. - Specific Use Standards - Industrial Uses.
- 9-6-7. - Specific Use Standards - Agriculture and Natural Resource Uses.
CHAPTER 7
Form and Bulk Standards7
Sections
- 9-7-1.- Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards.
- 9-7-2. - Setback Standards.
- 9-7-3. - Setback Encroachments.
- 9-7-4. - Setback Encroachments for Front Porches.
- 9-7-5. - Building Height.
- 9-7-6. - Building Height, Conditional.
- 9-7-7. - Building Height, Appurtenances.
- 9-7-8. - Accessory Buildings in Residential Zones.
- 9-7-9. - Side Yard Bulk Plane.
- 9-7-10. - Side Yard Wall Articulation.
- 9-7-11. - Maximum Building Coverage.
- 9-7-12. - Two Detached Dwellings on a Single Lot.
- 9-7-13. - Mobile Home Park Form and Bulk Standards.
CHAPTER 8
Intensity Standards8
Sections
- 9-8-1.- Schedule of Intensity Standards.
- 9-8-2. - Floor Area Ratio Requirements.
- 9-8-3. - Density in the RR-1, RR-2, RL-1, RMX-1, and RH-7 Districts.
- 9-8-4. - Housing Types and Density Bonuses Within an RMX-2 Zoning District.
- 9-8-5. - Occupancy of Dwelling Units.
- 9-8-6. - Density Equivalencies for Group Residences and Hostels.
- 9-8-7. - Density of Efficiency Living Units.
CHAPTER 9
Development Standards9
Sections
- 9-9-1.- Intent.
- 9-9-2. - General Provisions.
- 9-9-3. - Building Design.
- 9-9-4. - Public Improvements.
- 9-9-5. - Site Access Control.
- 9-9-6. - Parking Standards.
- 9-9-7. - Sight Triangles.
- 9-9-8. - Reservations, Dedication, and Improvement of Rights-of-Way.
- 9-9-9. - Off-Street Loading Standards.
- 9-9-10. - Easements.
- 9-9-11. - Useable Open Space.
- 9-9-12. - Landscaping and Screening Standards.
- 9-9-13. - Streetscape Design Standards.
- 9-9-14. - Parking Lot Landscaping Standards.
- 9-9-15. - Fences and Walls.
- 9-9-16. - Lighting, Outdoor.
- 9-9-17. - Solar Access.
- 9-9-18. - Trash Storage and Recycling Areas.
- 9-9-19. - Reserved.
- 9-9-20. - Addressing.
- 9-9-21. - Signs.
- 9-9-22. - Trip Generation Requirements for the MU-4, RH-6 and RH-7 Zoning Districts.
CHAPTER 11
Historic Preservation17
Sections
- 9-11-1.- Purpose and Legislative Intent.
- 9-11-2. - City Council May Designate or Amend Landmarks and Historic Districts.
- 9-11-3. - Initiation of Designation for Individual Landmarks and Historic Districts.
- 9-11-4. - Public Process for Historic Districts.
- 9-11-5. - Landmarks Board Designation Public Hearing.
- 9-11-6. - Council Ordinance Designating Landmark or Historic District.
- 9-11-7. - Appeal or Call-Up of Disapproved Proposals.
- 9-11-8. - Limitation on Resubmission and Reconsideration of Proposed Designation.
- 9-11-9. - Amendment of Designation.
- 9-11-10. - Revocation of Designation.
- 9-11-11. - Construction on Proposed Landmark Sites or in Proposed Districts.
- 9-11-12. - Landmark Alteration Certificate Required.
- 9-11-13. - Landmark Alteration Certificate Application.
- 9-11-14. - Staff Review of Application for Landmark Alteration Certificate.
- 9-11-15. - Landmark Alteration Certificate Hearing.
- 9-11-16. - Call-Up by City Council.
- 9-11-17. - Issuance of Landmark Alteration Certificate.
- 9-11-18. - Standards for Landmark Alteration Certificate Applications.
- 9-11-19. - Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions Exempted.
- 9-11-20. - Property Maintenance Required.
- 9-11-21. - Recognition of Structures of Merit.
- 9-11-22. - Enforcement and Penalties.
- 9-11-23. - Review of Permits for Demolition, On-Site Relocation and Off-Site Relocation of Buildings Not Designated.
- 9-11-24. - Landmarks Board and City Manager Authorized to Adopt Rules.
CHAPTER 12
Subdivision19
Sections
- 9-12-1.- Legislative Intent.
- 9-12-2. - Application of Chapter.
- 9-12-3. - Adjustment of Lot Lines.
- 9-12-4. - Elimination of Lot Lines.
- 9-12-5. - Minor Subdivision.
- 9-12-6. - Application Requirements for a Preliminary Plat.
- 9-12-7. - Staff Review and Approval of Preliminary Plat.
- 9-12-8. - Final Plat.
- 9-12-9. - Lot Line and Boundary Verification.
- 9-12-10. - Final Plat Procedure.
- 9-12-11. - Application for Building Permits Prior to Plat Recording.
- 9-12-12. - Standards for Lots and Public Improvements.
- 9-12-13. - Subdivider Financial Guarantees.
- 9-12-14. - Public Improvement Warranty.
- 9-12-15. - City Acceptance of Improvements.
- 9-12-16. - Dedication of Public Rights-of-Way.
- 9-12-17. - Enforcement Remedies.
- 9-12-18. - Land in Process of Annexation.
CHAPTER 13
Inclusionary Housing21
Sections
- 9-13-1.- Findings.
- 9-13-2. - Purpose.
- 9-13-3. - General Inclusionary Housing Requirements.
- 9-13-4. - Affordable Housing Design Review.
- 9-13-5. - Livability Standards.
- 9-13-6. - Quality, Size, and Amenities of Permanently Affordable Units.
- 9-13-7. - Relationship of Permanently Affordable Units to Market Units.
- 9-13-8. - Location and Timing for Providing Permanently Affordable Units.
- 9-13-9. - Developments Containing a Single Dwelling Unit.
- 9-13-10. - Options for Satisfaction of Inclusionary Housing Requirement.
- 9-13-11. - Rebuilt Dwelling Units.
- 9-13-12. - Program Requirements for For-Sale Units.
- 9-13-13. - Program Requirements for Rental Units.
- 9-13-14. - Reserved.
- 9-13-15. - No Taking of Property Without Just Compensation.
- 9-13-16. - Administrative Regulations.
- 9-13-17. - Monitoring.
CHAPTER 14
Form-Based Code
Sections
- Article 1. - General Provisions
- 9-14-1. - Purpose of Form-Based Code.
- 9-14-2. - Form-Based Code Requirements.
- 9-14-3. - Design Goals for the Form-Based Code Areas.
- 9-14-4. - Organization and Scope.
- 9-14-5. - Existing Structures and Uses Not Conforming With This Chapter.
- 9-14-6. - Regulating Plans.
- 9-14-7. - View Corridors.
- 9-14-8. - Definitions.
- Article 2. - Site Design
- Article 3. - Building Types
- 9-14-14. - Requirements Applicable to All Building Types.
- 9-14-15. - Type A, B, and C Frontages.
- 9-14-16. - Main Street Storefront Building Type.
- 9-14-17. - Commercial Storefront Building Type.
- 9-14-18. - General Building Type.
- 9-14-19. - Row Building Type.
- 9-14-20. - Workshop Building Type.
- 9-14-21. - Civic Building Type.
- 9-14-22. - Shopfront Base.
- 9-14-23. - Stoop Base.
- 9-14-24. - Service Base.
- 9-14-25. - Cap Types.
- 9-14-26. - Measurement of Building Type Requirements.
- Article 4. - Building Design
CHAPTER 15
Enforcement
Sections
- 9-15-1.- General Provisions.
- 9-15-2. - Inspections Authorized.
- 9-15-3. - Administrative Procedures and Remedies.
- 9-15-4. - Criminal Sanctions.
- 9-15-5. - Other Remedies.
- 9-15-6. - Declaration of Use.
- 9-15-7. - Private Right of Action.
- 9-15-8. - Unauthorized Buildings and Uses Arising Before December 31, 1962.
- 9-15-9. - Multiple Dwelling Units - Specific Defenses.