Columbus City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE AND INTENT
- ARTICLE 2. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Section 1.2.1. - Title.
- Section 1.2.2. - Authority.
- Section 1.2.3. - Effective Date.
- Section 1.2.4. - Construction of Words and Phrases.
- Section 1.2.5. - Minimum Requirements or Standards.
- Section 1.2.6. - Official Zoning Map.
- Section 1.2.7. - Zoning District Boundaries.
- Section 1.2.8. - Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Expenses.
CHAPTER 2
ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE 2. - STANDARD RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Section 2.2.1. - Property Development Regulations.
- Section 2.2.2. - Historic Zoning District—(HIST).
- Section 2.2.3. - Residential Estate—10 Zoning District (RE10).
- Section 2.2.4. - Residential Estate—5 Zoning District (RE5).
- Section 2.2.5. - Residential Estate—1 Zoning District (RE1).
- Section 2.2.6. - Residential Transitional Zoning District—(RT).
- Section 2.2.7. - Single-family Residential 1 Zoning District—(SFR1).
- Section 2.2.8. - Single-family Residential 2 Zoning District—(SFR2).
- Section 2.2.9. - Single-family Residential 3 Zoning District—(SFR3).
- Section 2.2.10. - Single-Family Residential 4 Zoning District—(SFR4).
- Section 2.2.11. - Residential Multifamily 1 Zoning District—(RMF1).
- Section 2.2.12. - Residential Multifamily 2 Zoning District—(RMF2).
- Section 2.2.13. - Residential Manufactured Home Zoning District—(RMH).
- ARTICLE 3. - STANDARD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Section 2.3.1. - Property Development Regulations.
- Section 2.3.2. - Uptown Zoning District—(UPT).
- Section 2.3.3. - Central Riverfront District—(CRD).
- Section 2.3.4. - Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District—(NC).
- Section 2.3.5. - Residential Office Zoning District—(RO).
- Section 2.3.6. - Commercial Office Zoning District—(CO).
- Section 2.3.7. - General Commercial Zoning District—(GC).
- Section 2.3.8. - Special Activity and Technical Center—Corporate Office Zoning District—(SAC).
- ARTICLE 4. - STANDARD INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 5. - OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
- Section 2.5.1. - Overlay Zoning Districts.
- Section 2.5.2. - Specific Area Overlay District.
- Section 2.5.3. - SAOD Creation and Application.
- Section 2.5.4. - Master Planned Development Overlay Districts.
- Section 2.5.5. - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 2.5.6. - Review of Master Planned Districts.
- Section 2.5.7. - Conceptual Master Plan Required for MPD Application.
- Section 2.5.8. - Property Development Regulations and Permitted Uses.
- Section 2.5.9. - Minimum Standards.
- Section 2.5.10. - General Standards.
- Section 2.5.11. - Open Space.
- Section 2.5.12. - Planned Unit Development (PUD).
- Section 2.5.13. - PUD Incentives.
- Section 2.5.14. - Planned Commercial Development—(PCD).
- Section 2.5.15. - Planned Industrial/Manufacturing Development—(PID).
- Section 2.5.16. - Planned Mixed Use Development—(PMUD).
- Section 2.5.17. - Waivers to MPD Requirements.
- Section 2.5.18. - Mill Restoration Overlay District—(MROD).
- Section 2.5.19. - U.S. Highway 80 Overlay District.
- Section 2.5.20. - Veterans Parkway Overlay District.
- Section 2.5.21. - Victory Drive Overlay District.
- Section 2.5.22. - Manchester Expressway Overlay District Ordinance.
- Section 2.5.23. - River Road Overlay District Ordinance.
- Sec. 2.5.24. - 2 Avenue Overlay District Ordinance.
CHAPTER 3
USE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE 2. - ADDITIONAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC USES
- Section 3.2.1. - Applicability.
- Section 3.2.2. - Adult Entertainment.
- Section 3.2.2.1. - Ambulance Services.
- Section 3.2.3. - Artisans.
- Section 3.2.4. - Auto/Truck Paint and Body Shop.
- Section 3.2.5. - Auto/Truck Rental.
- Section 3.2.6. - Auto/Truck Repair, Major.
- Section 3.2.7. - Auto/Truck Repair, Minor.
- Section 3.2.8. - Auto/Truck Sales, New and Used.
- Section 3.2.8.1. - Auto/Truck Brokers.
- Section 3.2.9. - Auto/Truck Service Station.
- Section 3.2.10. - Auto/Truck Tire Sales and Installation.
- Section 3.2.11. - Auto/Truck Wash and Detail Facility.
- Section 3.2.12. - Bed and Breakfast Homestay.
- Section 3.2.13. - Bed and Breakfast Inn.
- Section 3.2.14. - Boarding or Rooming House.
- Section 3.2.15. - Building and Construction Trades Office and Shop.
- Section 3.2.16. - Cemetery and Mausoleum.
- Section 3.2.17. - Chipmill, Temporary or Portable.
- Section 3.2.18. - Clinic, Medical or Dental.
- Section 3.2.19. - Club or Lodge, Membership.
- Section 3.2.20. - Club or Lodge, Not for Profit.
- Section 3.2.21. - Convenience Store, No Gas Sales.
- Section 3.2.22. - Convenience Stores with Gas Sales.
- Section 3.2.23. - Day Care, Type I.
- Section 3.2.24. - Day Care, Type II.
- Section 3.2.25. - Day Care, Type III.
- Section 3.2.25.1. - Pet Day Care.
- Section 3.2.26. - Dormitory, Fraternity or Sorority Residence.
- Section 3.2.27. - Dry Cleaning and Laundry, General.
- Section 3.2.28. - Dry Cleaning and Laundry Stations.
- Section 3.2.29. - Dwellings, Accessory.
- Section 3.2.30. - Dwelling, Multiple Family.
- Section 3.2.30.1. - Dwelling, Single-family Detached.
- Section 3.2.31. - Dwelling, Townhouse.
- Section 3.2.32. - Dwelling, Zero Lot Line.
- Section 3.2.33. - Equestrian, Commercial.
- Section 3.2.34. - Equestrian, Private.
- Section 3.2.35. - Grocery or Food Store.
- Section 3.2.36. - Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility.
- Section 3.2.37. - Helipad or helistop, Accessory.
- Section 3.2.38. - Heliport.
- Section 3.2.39. - Home Occupations.
- Section 3.2.40. - Hotel, Motel or Inn.
- Section 3.2.41. - Junk, Salvage or Auto Wrecking Yard.
- Section 3.2.42. - Kennel, Boarding or Breeding.
- Section 3.2.43. - Laundry, Coin Operated.
- Section 3.2.44. - Manufactured Dwelling.
- Section 3.2.45. - Massage Therapy.
- Section 3.2.46. - Office, Veterinary.
- Section 3.2.47. - Outdoor Cafe, Public Property.
- Section 3.2.48. - Outdoor Cafe, Private Property.
- Section 3.2.49. - Package and Liquor Store.
- Section 3.2.50. - Personal Care Home, Type I.
- Section 3.2.51. - Personal Care Home, Type II.
- Section 3.2.52. - Reserved.
- Section 3.2.53. - Places of Worship.
- Section 3.2.54. - Railroad Yard.
- Section 3.2.55. - Recreational Vehicle Park.
- Section 3.2.56. - Schools, Private.
- Section 3.2.57. - Schools, Vocational and Nonacademic.
- Section 3.2.58. - Self Service Storage.
- Section 3.2.59. - Shelter, Homeless.
- Section 3.2.60. - Shelter, Temporary.
- Section 3.2.61. - Telecommunications and Digital Exchange.
- Section 3.2.62. - Temporary Building or Structure.
- Section 3.2.63. - Temporary Use or Special Event.
- Section 3.2.64. - Tire Retreading and Recapping.
- Section 3.2.65. - Towing Services.
- Section 3.2.66. - Transitional Housing Facility, Type I.
- Section 3.2.67. - Transitional Housing Facility, Type II.
- Section 3.2.68. - Upholstery Shop.
- Section 3.2.69. - Utility, Major.
- Section 3.2.70. - Utility, Minor.
- Section 3.2.71. - Utility Plant.
- Section 3.2.72. - Wireless Communications Facilities.
- Section 3.2.73 - Foster Care Home.
- Section 3.2.74 - Group Foster Home.
- Section 3.2.75. - Health and Fitness Facility.
- Section 3.2.76. - Medical Cannabis Dispensary.
- Section 3.2.77. - Cryptocurrency Mining.
- Section 3.2.78 - Private Dog Park.
CHAPTER 4
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE 2. - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Section 4.2.1.- Screening Required For Trash Areas.
- Section 4.2.2. - Lighting and Illumination.
- Section 4.2.3. - Outdoor Cafes in CRD Zoning District.
- Section 4.2.4. - Outdoor Cafes and Seating in other Zoning Districts.
- Section 4.2.5. - Bay or Garage Doors.
- Section 4.2.6. - Double Counting of Yards or Open Space.
- Section 4.2.7. - Painting or Marking of Public or Private Streets.
- Section 4.2.8. - Administrative Offices for Residential Projects.
- Section 4.2.9. - Secondary Uses for Retail Sales and Personal Services.
- Section 4.2.10. - Conduct of Commercial and Industrial Activities.
- Section 4.2.11. - Drive-in Windows.
- Section 4.2.12. - Minimum Public Street Frontage Required.
- Section 4.2.13. - Lots and Lot Coverage.
- Section 4.2.14. - Fencing, Walls and Hedges.
- Section 4.2.15. - Calculation of Number of Stories.
- Section 4.2.16. - Conversion of Residential Accessory Structures.
- Section 4.2.17. - Exceptions to Height Limits.
- Section 4.2.18. - Required Yards.
- Section 4.2.19. - Number of Structures on a Lot.
- Section 4.2.20. - Minor Utility Structures Permitted in All Zoning Districts.
- Section 4.2.21. - Manufacturing Standards.
- Section 4.2.22. - Encroachments into Public Rights-of-Way.
- Section 4.2.23. - Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
- Section 4.2.24. - Storage of Recreational Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers.
- Section 4.2.25. - Key Lock Boxes.
- Section 4.2.26. - Retail Developments of Community Significance.
- ARTICLE 3. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Section 4.3.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- Section 4.3.2. - Provision of Adequate Parking.
- Section 4.3.3. - Applicability of Article.
- Section 4.3.4. - Location of Required Parking.
- Section 4.3.5. - Construction and Maintenance.
- Section 4.3.6. - Prohibition of Other Uses.
- Section 4.3.7. - Structured Parking Facilities.
- Section 4.3.8. - Parking Stall and Bay Dimensions.
- Section 4.3.9. - Number of Parking Spaces Required.
- Section 4.3.10. - Parking for Mixed Uses.
- Section 4.3.11. - Change in Required Number of Spaces.
- Section 4.3.12. - Shared Parking.
- Section 4.3.13. - Off-Site Parking.
- Section 4.3.14. - Off-Street Loading Requirements.
- Section 4.3.15. - Required Number of Loading Spaces.
- ARTICLE 4. - SIGN REGULATIONS
- Section 4.4.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- Section 4.4.2. - Definitions.
- Section 4.4.3. - Review of Sign Applications.
- Section 4.4.4. - Exempt Signs.
- Section 4.4.5. - Prohibited Signs.
- Section 4.4.6. - Temporary Signs.
- Section 4.4.7. - Portable Signs.
- Section 4.4.8. - Signs in the Public Right-of-way.
- Section 4.4.9. - Sign Number and Area Computation.
- Section 4.4.10. - Ground and Monument Sign Size and Height.
- Section 4.4.11. - HIST Zoning District Signage.
- Section 4.4.12. - Multiple Franchise Business Signs.
- Section 4.4.13. - Billboards.
- Section 4.4.14. - Permitted Locations.
- Section 4.4.15. - Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Signs.
- Section 4.4.16. - Abandoned Signs.
- Section 4.4.17. - Removal of Signs.
- Section 4.4.18. - Nonconforming Signs; Generally.
- Section 4.4.19. - Permit Procedures.
- Section 4.4.20. - Issuance of Permit.
- Section 4.4.21. - Review by the Board of Historic and Architectural Review.
- Section 4.4.22. - Signs in the UPT and CRD Zoning Districts.
- Section 4.4.23. - Inspection, Revocation and Penalty.
- Section 4.4.24. - Variances.
- Section 4.4.25. - Noncommercial Speech Protection.
- Section 4.4.26. - Enforcement and Administration.
- Section 4.4.27. - Violation.
- ARTICLE 5. - LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND BUFFERING
- Section 4.5.1.- Purpose.
- Section 4.5.2. - Definitions.
- Section 4.5.3. - Effective Date.
- Section 4.5.4. - General Standards.
- Section 4.5.5. - Applicability.
- Section 4.5.6. - Minimum Buffer Requirements.
- Section 4.5.7. - Buffer Categories and Options for Side or Rear Yard Buffers.
- Section 4.5.8. - Required Street Buffers.
- Section 4.5.9. - Standards for Buffers.
- Section 4.5.10. - Planting Specifications.
- Section 4.5.11. - Placement, Installation and Irrigation.
- Section 4.5.12. - Responsibility for Installation and Maintenance.
- Section 4.5.13. - Timing of Buffer Installation.
- Section 4.5.14. - Administrative Modifications.
- Section 4.5.15. - Variances.
- Section 4.5.16. - Enforcement and Administration.
- ARTICLE 6. - TREE PRESERVATION AND REPLACEMENT
- Section 4.6.1.- Findings and Statement Of Purpose.
- Section 4.6.2. - Official Tree.
- Section 4.6.3. - Definitions.
- Section 4.6.4. - City Arborist.
- Section 4.6.5. - Tree Board.
- Section 4.6.6. - Applicability.
- Section 4.6.7. - Tree Density Unit Requirements.
- Section 4.6.8. - Estate, Low and Medium Density Single-family Residential Lots and Subdivisions.
- Section 4.6.9. - All Other Residential Lots, Subdivisions, Commercial and Industrial Developments.
- Section 4.6.10. - Parking Areas.
- Section 4.6.11. - Perimeter Plantings.
- Section 4.6.12. - Tree Protection and Planting Plan Requirements.
- Section 4.6.13. - Tree Protection During Construction.
- Section 4.6.14. - Additional Standards or Recommended Practices.
- Section 4.6.15. - Tree Planting Standards.
- Section 4.6.16. - Alternative Compliance.
- Section 4.6.17. - Inspections.
- Section 4.6.18. - Variances and Appeals.
- Section 4.6.19. - Enforcement and Administration.
- ARTICLE 7. - ADDITIONAL TREE REQUIREMENTS
- Section 4.7.1.- Nuisances.
- Section 4.7.2. - Enforcement and Administration.
- Section 4.7.3. - Injunctive Relief.
- Section 4.7.4. - Miscellaneous.
- Section 4.7.5. - Land Clearing, Timber Harvesting, and Speculative Grading.
- Section 4.7.6. - Cooperation with Other Departments.
- Section 4.7.7. - Nonliability of City.
- ARTICLE 8. - AIRPORTS
- Section 4.8.1.- Airports.
- Section 4.8.2. - Definitions.
- Section 4.8.3. - Runway Protection Zone/Airspace Drawing.
- Section 4.8.4. - Airport Zones.
- Section 4.8.5. - Airport Zone Height Limitation.
- Section 4.8.6. - Use Restrictions.
- Section 4.8.7. - Height Standards.
- Section 4.8.8. - Nonconforming Uses.
- Section 4.8.9. - Variances.
- Section 4.8.10. - Permits.
- ARTICLE 9. - SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Section 4.9.1.- Intent; purpose.
- Section 4.9.2. - Definitions; general provisions.
- Section 4.9.3. - Short-term rental permit.
- Section 4.9.4. - Application for short-term rental permit.
- Section 4.9.5. - Short-term rental agent.
- Section 4.9.6. - Grant or denial of application.
- Section 4.9.7. - Short-term rental units.
- Section 4.9.8. - Short-term regulation procedure.
- Section 4.9.9. - Taxes.
- Section 4.9.10. - Historic District Limitations.
- ARTICLE 10. - ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
CHAPTER 5
Environmental Protection
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 5
- ARTICLE 2. - PURPOSES OF WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION
- ARTICLE 3. - RIVER AND STREAM CORRIDOR PROTECTION
- ARTICLE 4. - WATERSHED PROTECTION
- ARTICLE 5. - GROUNDWATER RECHARGE PROTECTION AREA
- ARTICLE 6. - WETLANDS PROTECTION
CHAPTER 6
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 6
- ARTICLE 2. - OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT
- ARTICLE 3. - DESIGNATION OF CONSERVATION AND OTHER AREAS
- ARTICLE 4. - RESOURCE CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
- ARTICLE 5. - ALLOWED USES OF OPEN SPACE
- ARTICLE 6. - OPEN SPACE DESIGN CRITERIA
- ARTICLE 7. - OWNERSHIP OF OPEN SPACE
CHAPTER 7
PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 7
- ARTICLE 2. - STANDARDS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
- ARTICLE 3. - GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- ARTICLE 4. - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE 5. - GUARANTEE AND ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE 6. - SURVEY MONUMENTS
- ARTICLE 7. - EASEMENTS
- ARTICLE 8. - STREETS
- ARTICLE 9. - DRIVEWAY AND DEVELOPMENT ENTRANCES
- Section 7.9.1. - Minimum Standards.
- Section 7.9.2. - Driveway Access to City Roads.
- Section 7.9.3. - Residential Subdivision Entrances.
- Section 7.9.4. - Commercial/Industrial Subdivision Entrances.
- Section 7.9.5. - Driveways for Nonresidential, Multifamily and Mobile Home Developments.
- Section 7.9.6. - Driveway Access to a State Road.
- Section 7.9.7. - Widening for Development Entrances.
- ARTICLE 10. - SIDEWALKS
- ARTICLE 11. - LOCATION OF UTILITIES AND STREET CUTS
- ARTICLE 12. - STORM DRAINAGE
- Section 7.12.1. - Stormwater Management.
- Section 7.12.2. - Objectives and Purpose.
- Section 7.12.3. - Prohibited Discharges.
- Section 7.12.4. - Applicability and Exemptions.
- Section 7.12.5. - Minimum Stormwater Management Standards.
- Section 7.12.6. - Standards to be Used in Designing System.
- Section 7.12.7. - Maintenance of Ponds and Facilities.
- Section 7.12.8. - Cross Drain Pipes.
- Section 7.12.9. - Stormwater Ditches.
- Section 7.12.10. - Materials and Installation.
- Section 7.12.11. - Minimum Clearances.
- Section 7.12.12. - Driveway Culverts.
- Section 7.12.13. - Field Changes
- Section 7.12.14. - Monitoring of Industrial Stormwater Dischargers.
- ARTICLE 13. - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
- ARTICLE 14. - PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 8
Land Development Activities
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 8
- ARTICLE 2. - OVERVIEW OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
- ARTICLE 3. - SITE CLEARING AND GRADING
- ARTICLE 4. - SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL[2]
- Section 8.4.1. - Statement of Purpose.
- Section 8.4.2. - Definitions.
- Section 8.4.3. - Exemptions.
- Section 8.4.4. - Application Procedures.
- Section 8.4.5. - Plan Requirements.
- Section 8.4.6. - Minimum Requirements for Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
- Section 8.4.7. - Stream Buffers.
- Section 8.4.8. - Education and Certificate.
- Section 8.4.9. - Inspection, Enforcement and Penalties.
- ARTICLE 5. - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION[3]
- ARTICLE 6. - INSTALLATION OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE FACILITIES
- ARTICLE 7. - INSTALLATION OF STREETS AND UTILITIES
- Section 8.7.1. - Grading.
- Section 8.7.2. - Installation of Utilities; General Provisions.
- Section 8.7.3. - Installation of Public Water System.
- Section 8.7.4. - Installation of Sanitary Sewerage.
- Section 8.7.5. - Location and Protection of Existing Underground Utilities.
- Section 8.7.6. - Street Installation.
- Section 8.7.7. - Protection of Shoulders.
- Section 8.7.8. - Traffic Control Devices and Street Lights.
- Section 8.7.9. - Foreign Material on Streets.
- Section 8.7.10. - Bridge Piling.
- Section 8.7.11. - Burial of Construction Debris Prohibited.
- ARTICLE 8. - REPAIR, INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION ON ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Section 8.8.1. - Regulations Adopted.
- Section 8.8.2. - Scope.
- Section 8.8.3. - Application.
- Section 8.8.4. - Exceptions.
- Section 8.8.5. - Design Specifications.
- Section 8.8.6. - Traffic Control.
- Section 8.8.7. - Open Cut Technology—Roadways.
- Section 8.8.8. - Open Cut—General Specifications.
- Section 8.8.9. - Excavated Material.
- Section 8.8.10. - Resurfacing.
- Section 8.8.11. - Responsibility for Utility Structures located on City Right-of-Way.
- Section 8.8.12. - Trenchless Technology.
- Section 8.8.13. - Driveways.
- Section 8.8.14. - Sidewalks.
- Section 8.8.15. - Curb and Gutter.
- Section 8.8.16. - Grassed/Landscaped Areas.
- Section 8.8.17. - Erosion Control.
- Section 8.8.18. - Responsibility and Liability.
- Section 8.8.19. - Penalties.
- ARTICLE 9. - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 9
Development Review Bodies
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Section 9.1.1. - Applicability.
- Section 9.1.2. - Meetings to be Public.
- Section 9.1.3. - Minutes and Records of Meeting.
- Section 9.1.4. - Other Records.
- Section 9.1.5. - Rules of Procedure.
- Section 9.1.6. - Quorum.
- Section 9.1.7. - Public Notice.
- Section 9.1.8. - Terms of Office, Appointments and Operations.
- Section 9.1.9. - Conflict of Interest.
- ARTICLE 2. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BODIES
- ARTICLE 3. - BOARD OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Section 9.3.1. - Purpose and Creation.
- Section 9.3.2. - Conflict with Other Regulations.
- Section 9.3.3. - Jurisdiction.
- Section 9.3.4. - Composition, Appointment and Compensation.
- Section 9.3.5. - Organization and Structure.
- Section 9.3.6. - Recommendation for Historic District and Property Designation.
- Section 9.3.7. - Designation of Historic Districts and Historic Properties.
- Section 9.3.8. - Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Section 9.3.9. - Review of Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness.
- Section 9.3.10. - Review Procedures.
- Section 9.3.11. - Posting of Certificates.
- Section 9.3.12. - Rejection or Denial of an Application for Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Section 9.3.13. - Signage.
- Section 9.3.14. - Certificate of Appropriateness to be Voided.
- Section 9.3.15. - Appeal Process.
- Section 9.3.16. - Maintenance of Historic Property.
CHAPTER 10
Development Review Procedures and Permits
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE, OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS
- ARTICLE 2. - ZONING CHANGES
- Section 10.2.1. - Official Zoning Map Amendments.
- Section 10.2.2. - Initiation of Zoning Changes.
- Section 10.2.3. - Waiting Period for Reapplication.
- Section 10.2.4. - Concept Plan.
- Section 10.2.5. - Process for Zoning Changes.
- Section 10.2.6. - Staff Analysis of Zoning Changes.
- Section 10.2.7. - Standards for Zoning Changes.
- Section 10.2.8. - Withdrawal.
- Section 10.2.9. - Developments of Regional Impact.
- Section 10.2.10. - Effect of Zoning District Boundary Change.
- ARTICLE 3. - PROJECT APPROVAL
- Section 10.3.1. - Responsibility for Preliminary Plats and Site Plans.
- Section 10.3.2. - Procedure for Project Approval.
- Section 10.3.3. - General Standards.
- Section 10.3.4. - Preliminary Plat or Site Plan Requirements.
- Section 10.3.5. - Conservation Subdivision.
- Section 10.3.6. - Plan for Maintenance of Open Space and Operation of Common Facilities.
- Section 10.3.7. - Reserved.
- Section 10.3.8. - Reserved.
- Section 10.3.9. - Exemption from Changes in Zoning.
- ARTICLE 4. - DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Section 10.4.1. - Responsibility.
- Section 10.4.2. - Development Activities Authorized.
- Section 10.4.3. - Summary of Development Permit Types.
- Section 10.4.4. - Application Requirements.
- Section 10.4.5. - Process for Approval of Development Permit.
- Section 10.4.6. - Flood Area Provisions.
- Section 10.4.7. - Required Performance Surety.
- Section 10.4.8. - Issuance of Land Development Permit.
- Section 10.4.9. - Expiration of Permit.
- ARTICLE 5. - CIVIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
- Section 10.5.1. - General Requirements.
- Section 10.5.2. - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
- Section 10.5.3. - Grading Plan.
- Section 10.5.4. - Landscaping, Buffer and Tree Protection Plan.
- Section 10.5.5. - Site Development Permit.
- Section 10.5.6. - Street Improvement Plan.
- Section 10.5.7. - Sewage Disposal Plan.
- Section 10.5.8. - Domestic Water Supply Plan.
- ARTICLE 6. - FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
- Section 10.6.1. - Responsibility.
- Section 10.6.2. - Procedures for Final Plat Approval.
- Section 10.6.3. - General Standards.
- Section 10.6.4. - Final Plat Requirements.
- Section 10.6.5. - Surveyor and Owner Certificates.
- Section 10.6.6. - Statement of Private Covenants.
- Section 10.6.7. - Certification by Health Department.
- Section 10.6.8. - Certificate of Final Subdivision Plat Approval.
- Section 10.6.9. - Acceptance of Public Improvements.
- Section 10.6.10. - Replatting or Resububdivision.
- ARTICLE 7. - CHANGES TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES
- ARTICLE 8. - BUILDING PERMITTING
- ARTICLE 9. - SIGN PERMITS
- ARTICLE 10. - TEXT AMENDMENTS
- ARTICLE 11. - APPEALS
- Section 10.11.1. - Types of Appeals.
- Section 10.11.2. - Initiation.
- Section 10.11.3. - Appeals of an Administrative Decision.
- Section 10.11.4. - Special Exception Variances.
- Section 10.11.5. - Hardship Variances.
- Section 10.11.6. - Flood Protection Variances.
- Section 10.11.6.1. - Watershed Protection Variances.
- Section 10.11.7. - Variance from a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Section 10.11.8. - Process for Granting Appeals.
- ARTICLE 12. - TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PERMITTING
CHAPTER 11
NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Section 11.1.1. - Effect of a Variance.
- Section 11.1.2. - Existing Residential Lots of Record.
- Section 11.1.3. - Existing Nonresidential Lots of Record.
- Section 11.1.4. - Permitted and Special Exception Uses as Legal Nonconforming Uses.
- Section 11.1.5. - Lot Size.
- Section 11.1.6. - Illegal Nonconformities.
- ARTICLE 2. - NONCONFORMING USES
- ARTICLE 3. - NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 12
Administration and Enforcement
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - PURPOSE OF CHAPTER 12
- ARTICLE 2. - SCHEDULES AND FEES
- ARTICLE 3. - ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES
- ARTICLE 4. - INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
- ARTICLE 5. - VIOLATION AND PENALTIES
- ARTICLE 6. - LIABILITY
- ARTICLE 7. - RIGHT TO IMPOSE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS