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College Park City Zoning Code

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PART 1

SCOPE OF ORDINANCE.

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PART 2

GENERAL.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. DEFINITIONS.
  • DIVISION 2. INTERPRETATIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
  • DIVISION 3. ZONES AND ZONING MAPS.
  • DIVISION 4. REGULATIONS APPLICABLE IN ALL ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. USES.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. HEIGHT.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. YARDS AND OPEN SPACES.
    • SUBDIVISION 5. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND USES.
    • SUBDIVISION 6. LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND SCREENING.
    • SUBDIVISION 7. FLOODPLAINS.
    • SUBDIVISION 8. WOODLAND CONSERVATION AND TREE PRESERVATION.
    • SUBDIVISION 9. NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORIES.
  • DIVISION 5. REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. LANDSCAPE MANUAL.
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PART 3

ADMINISTRATION.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL ZONING PROCEDURES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. ZONING HEARING EXAMINER.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. DISTRICT COUNCIL.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. PEOPLE'S ZONING COUNSEL.
    • SUBDIVISION 5. BASIS FOR ZONING DECISIONS.
  • DIVISION 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. CONVENTIONAL ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. R-P-C ZONE.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 3A. M-U-TC ZONE.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. M-X-T AND M-X-C ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 5. TRANSIT DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE.
    • SUBDIVISION 6. CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 7. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONE.
    • SUBDIVISION 8. MILITARY INSTALLATION OVERLAY ZONE.
  • DIVISION 3. LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO LOCAL ZONING LAWS.
  • DIVISION 4. SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT (SMA).
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. PROCEDURES.
  • DIVISION 5. APPEALS AND VARIANCES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. APPEALS FROM PLANNING BOARD TO DISTRICT COUNCIL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. VARIANCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. DEPARTURES FROM DESIGN STANDARDS.
    • SUBDIVISION 5. SPECIAL PERMITS.
    • SUBDIVISION 6. VARIANCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER APPROVALS.
  • DIVISION 6. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC NONCONFORMING USES.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES — SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
  • DIVISION 7. BUILDING, GRADING, AND USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. PROCEDURES.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. TEMPORARY PERMITS.
  • DIVISION 8. ENFORCEMENT.
  • DIVISION 9. SITE PLANS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. CONCEPTUAL SITE PLANS AND DETAILED SITE PLANS, IN GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCEPTUAL SITE PLANS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR DETAILED SITE PLANS.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. EXPEDITED TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
  • DIVISION 10. POSTPONEMENT OF COUNCIL ACTIONS.
  • DIVISION 11. APPROVAL OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND USES, AND BUILDINGS AND USES ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND.
  • DIVISION 12. APPROVAL OF OPPORTUNITY HOUSING BUILDINGS AND USES.
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PART 4

SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. APPLICATIONS.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. HEARING DATE.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. NOTICE.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION FILE.
    • SUBDIVISION 5. REFERRAL TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
    • SUBDIVISION 6. TECHNICAL STAFF REPORT.
    • SUBDIVISION 7. ZONING HEARING EXAMINER.
    • SUBDIVISION 8. DISTRICT COUNCIL.
    • SUBDIVISION 9. SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 10. AMENDMENTS OF APPROVED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.
    • SUBDIVISION 11. RECONSIDERATION.
    • SUBDIVISION 12. REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION.
  • DIVISION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
  • DIVISION 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.
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PART 4A

MODERATELY PRICED DWELLING UNITS.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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PART 5

RESIDENTIAL ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. SPECIFIC RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
  • DIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
  • DIVISION 4. REGULATIONS.
  • DIVISION 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
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PART 6

COMMERCIAL ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL ZONES.
  • DIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
  • DIVISION 4. REGULATIONS.
  • DIVISION 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
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PART 7

INDUSTRIAL ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. SPECIFIC INDUSTRIAL ZONES.
  • DIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
  • DIVISION 4. REGULATIONS.
  • DIVISION 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
  • DIVISION 6. ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUE.
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PART 8

COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. SPECIFIC COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. M-A-C ZONE (MAJOR ACTIVITY CENTER).
    • SUBDIVISION 2. L-A-C ZONE (LOCAL ACTIVITY CENTER).
    • SUBDIVISION 3. E-I-A ZONE (EMPLOYMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL AREA).
    • SUBDIVISION 4. R-U ZONE (RESIDENTIAL URBAN DEVELOPMENT).
    • SUBDIVISION 5. R-M ZONE (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DEVELOPMENT).
    • SUBDIVISION 6. R-S ZONE (RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT).
    • SUBDIVISION 7. VILLAGE ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 8. R-L ZONE (RESIDENTIAL LOW DEVELOPMENT).
  • DIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
  • DIVISION 4. COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN PLANS AND SPECIFIC DESIGN PLANS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN PLANS.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. SPECIFIC DESIGN PLANS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. COMBINED BASIC, COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN, AND SPECIFIC DESIGN PLANS.
  • DIVISION 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
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PART 9

PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. SPECIFIC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONES.
  • DIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
  • DIVISION 4. REGULATIONS.
  • DIVISION 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
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PART 10

MIXED USE ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. SPECIFIC MIXED USE ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. M-X-T ZONE (MIXED USE - TRANSPORTATION ORIENTED).
    • SUBDIVISION 2. M-X-C (MIXED USE COMMUNITY).
    • SUBDIVISION 3. M-U-TC ZONE (MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER).
    • SUBDIVISION 4. M-U-I ZONE (MIXED USE - INFILL).
    • SUBDIVISION 5. URBAN CENTERS AND CORRIDOR NODES (UC) ZONES.
  • DIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
  • DIVISION 4. REGULATIONS.
  • DIVISION 5. SPECIAL PERMITS AND DEPARTURES FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
  • DIVISION 6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
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PART 10A

OVERLAY ZONES.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. T-D-O (TRANSIT DISTRICT OVERLAY) ZONE.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. SPECIFIC CHESAPEAKE BAY CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY ZONES.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. USES PERMITTED.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. REGULATIONS.
    • SUBDIVISION 5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
  • DIVISION 3. D-D-O (DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OVERLAY) ZONE.
  • DIVISION 4. A-C-O (ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION OVERLAY) ZONE.
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PART 10B

AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. AVIATION POLICY AREAS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. AVIATION POLICY AREAS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. REGULATIONS.
  • DIVISION 2. AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS.
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PART 10C

MILITARY INSTALLATION OVERLAY ZONE.

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PART 11

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. PARKING FACILITIES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. SITE PLAN.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. DESIGN STANDARDS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
  • DIVISION 3. LOADING FACILITIES.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. SITE PLAN.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. DESIGN STANDARDS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
  • DIVISION 4. EXCLUSIONS, WAIVERS, AND DEPARTURES.
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PART 12

SIGNS.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. PERMITS.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. NONCONFORMING USE SIGNS AND NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. ENFORCEMENT.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. DEPARTURES FROM SIGN DESIGN STANDARDS.
  • DIVISION 3. DESIGN STANDARDS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. ON-SITE SIGNS.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. SIGNS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. SIGNS EXEMPT FROM SIGN PERMIT.
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PART 13

AREA MASTER PLANS, GENERAL PLAN, FUNCTIONAL MASTER PLANS, SECTOR PLANS, AND PLANNING AREAS.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. GENERAL.
  • DIVISION 2. PROCEDURES.
  • DIVISION 3. PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES.
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PART 14

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.

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PART 15

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DISTRICT COMMISSION.

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PART 16

ADULT BOOK STORES AND/OR ADULT VIDEO STORES.

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PART 17

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.

Sections

  • DIVISION 1. REVITALIZATION OVERLAY DISTRICTS.
    • SUBDIVISION 1. GENERAL.
    • SUBDIVISION 2. PROCEDURES.
    • SUBDIVISION 3. MUNICIPALITIES.
    • SUBDIVISION 4. PLANNING BOARD.
  • DIVISION 2. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.
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PART 18

INTERIM LAND USE CONTROLS.**

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PART 19

COUNTYWIDE SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT.

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ZONING FIGURES

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