Crete City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 28-1.- Short title.
- Sec. 28-2. - Rules of construction.
- Sec. 28-3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-4. - Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 28-5. - Minimum requirements.
- Sec. 28-6. - Conflicting laws.
- Sec. 28-7. - Existing agreements.
- Sec. 28-8. - Existing violations.
- Sec. 28-9. - Contiguous parcels.
- Sec. 28-10. - Existing building permits.
- Sec. 28-11. - Compliance.
- Sec. 28-12. - Exemptions.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICERS
- DIVISION 3. - CERTIFICATION OF ZONING
- DIVISION 4. - VARIATIONS[2]
- DIVISION 5. - AMENDMENTS[3]
- DIVISION 6. - SPECIAL USE PERMITS[4]
- DIVISION 7. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
- Sec. 28-141. - Generally.
- Sec. 28-142. - Purposes and objectives.
- Sec. 28-143. - Procedures.
- Sec. 28-144. - Information required on preliminary plan.
- Sec. 28-145. - Contents of final plans, covenants, etc.
- Sec. 28-146. - Legal status of plans and covenants and changes thereto.
- Sec. 28-147. - Use exceptions.
- Sec. 28-148. - Bulk regulations.
- Sec. 28-149. - Designation of permanent common open space.
- Sec. 28-150. - Spacing between detached residential building.
- DIVISION 8. - SPECIAL USE PERMITS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS
- DIVISION 9. - APPEALS[5]
ARTICLE III
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES6
Sections
- Sec. 28-201.- Purpose.
- Sec. 28-202. - Authority to continue.
- Sec. 28-203. - Discontinuance of use.
- Sec. 28-204. - Vacant lots of record.
- Sec. 28-205. - Repairs and alterations.
- Sec. 28-206. - Damage and destruction.
- Sec. 28-207. - Additions and enlargements.
- Sec. 28-208. - Elimination.
- Sec. 28-209. - Conversion to special use.
- Sec. 28-210. - Rezoning of nonconforming lots.
ARTICLE V
- GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 28-246.- Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 28-247. - Sewage disposal and water supply.
- Sec. 28-248. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 28-249. - Development of air rights.
- Sec. 28-250. - Lots.
- Sec. 28-251. - Floodplain regulations.
- Sec. 28-252. - Open space on lots.
- Sec. 28-253. - Fences, walls and hedges.
- Sec. 28-254. - Site plans.
- Sec. 28-255. - Exterior design requirements.
- Sec. 28-256. - Anti-monotony construction standards for single-family dwelling units.
- Sec. 28-257. - Temporary uses and structures.
- Sec. 28-258. - Landscaping and screening requirements.
- Sec. 28-259. - Outdoor storage.
- Sec. 28-260. - Outdoor sales.
- Sec. 28-261. - Waste material storage.
- Sec. 28-262. - Paved driveway or parking slab required.
- Sec. 28-263. - Antenna, satellite dishes and structure heights.
- Sec. 28-264. - Home occupations.
ARTICLE VI
RESIDENCE AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS7
Sections
- Sec. 28-271.- General provisions.
- Sec. 28-272. - R-E single-family residential district.
- Sec. 28-273. - R-1A single-family residence district.
- Sec. 28-274. - R-1 single-family residence district.
- Sec. 28-275. - R-2 general residence district.
- Sec. 28-276. - R-3 multiple-family residence district.
- Sec. 28-277. - R-4 multifamily residential district.
- Sec. 28-278. - R-EU single-family residential district.
- Sec. 28-279. - AG agriculture district.
ARTICLE VII
BUSINESS DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 28-291.- Generally.
- Sec. 28-292. - B-1 central business district.
- Sec. 28-293. - B-2 highway service district.
- Sec. 28-294. - B-3 office and research district.
- Sec. 28-295. - B-4 planned commercial center district.
- Sec. 28-296. - Business buffer district, generally.
- Sec. 28-297. - Business buffer appearance.
- Sec. 28-298. - Business buffer zoning: Application procedure and general requirements for submittals.
- Sec. 28-299. - Business buffer zoning: Submittal required in specific application procedure.
- Sec. 28-300. - Business buffer zoning: Factors for evaluation of business buffer submittals, in general.
ARTICLE XI
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
Sections
- Sec. 28-371.- Title.
- Sec. 28-372. - Purpose.
- Sec. 28-373. - Definitions.
- Sec. 28-374. - Crete Heritage and Architecture Commission.
- Sec. 28-375. - Powers and duties of the heritage and architecture commission.
- Sec. 28-376. - Review of applications for construction, removal, significant alteration, or demolition.
- Sec. 28-377. - Certificate of economic hardship.
- Sec. 28-378. - Appeals.
- Sec. 28-379. - Issuance of permits.
- Sec. 28-380. - Review of acquisitions for public use.
- Sec. 28-381. - Enforcement and penalties for violation.
- Sec. 28-382. - Landmark/historic district designation.
ARTICLE XIII
GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Sections
- Sec. 28-397.- Height.
- Sec. 28-398. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 28-399. - Glare.
- Sec. 28-400. - Soil and ground cover.
- Sec. 28-401. - Security barrier.
- Sec. 28-402. - Screening.
- Sec. 28-403. - Approved solar components.
- Sec. 28-404. - Lighting.
- Sec. 28-405. - On-site utilities.
- Sec. 28-406. - Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreement (AIMA).
- Sec. 28-407. - Conservation plan.
- Sec. 28-408. - Monitoring and maintenance.
- Sec. 28-409. - Avoidance and mitigation of damages to public infrastructure.
- Sec. 28-410. - Submittal requirements.
- Sec. 28-411. - Prohibited systems.