Dover City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
TITLE ONE
Planning Authority
Sections
- CHAPTER 1101 City Planning Commission
TITLE THREE
Subdivision Regulations
Sections
- CHAPTER 1103 Purpose, Scope, Jurisdiction and Amendments
- CHAPTER 1105 Definitions
- 1105.01 BLOCK.
- 1105.02 BUILDING SITE.
- 1105.03 CITY ENGINEER.
- 1105.04 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
- 1105.05 COUNTY.
- 1105.06 COUNTY ENGINEER.
- 1105.07 CROSSWALK.
- 1105.08 DEVELOPER.
- 1105.09 EASEMENT.
- 1105.10 FINAL PLAT.
- 1105.11 FLOOD PLAIN.
- 1105.12 HILLSIDE AREA.
- 1105.13 IMPROVEMENTS.
- 1105.14 LOCATION MAP.
- 1105.15 LOT.
- 1105.16 NEIGHBORHOOD UNIT.
- 1105.17 OFFICIAL HIGHWAY PLAN.
- 1105.18 OWNER.
- 1105.19 PAD.
- 1105.20 PERFORMANCE BOND OR SURETY BOND.
- 1105.21 PLANNING COMMISSION OR COMMISSION.
- 1105.22 PLAT.
- 1105.23 PRELIMINARY PLAN.
- 1105.24 PROSECUTOR, COUNTY PROSECUTOR.
- 1105.25 REGULATION.
- 1105.26 RESERVES.
- 1105.27 SETBACK LINE.
- 1105.28 SOLICITOR.
- 1105.29 STREET.
- 1105.30 SUBDIVIDER.
- 1105.31 SUBDIVISION.
- CHAPTER 1107 Procedure
- CHAPTER 1109 Design Standards
- CHAPTER 1111 Minimum Required Improvements
- CHAPTER 1113 Hillside Standards and Minimum Improvements
- 1113.01 DEFINITION, APPLICABILITY.
- 1113.02 DETERMINATION OF AVERAGE SLOPE.
- 1113.03 MINIMUM LOT AREA REGULATIONS PER FAMILY.
- 1113.04 MINIMUM SLOPE REGULATIONS REQUIREMENTS.
- 1113.05 GRADING PLAN CONTOUR LINES.
- 1113.06 GRADING CONTROLS.
- 1113.07 MAXIMUM GRADED SLOPE PERMITTED.
- 1113.08 COMPACTION OF FILL.
- 1113.09 STREETS.
- 1113.10 BUILDING LINES ESTABLISHED.
- 1113.11 CONFORMANCE TO AVERAGE REQUIRED LOT AREA.
- 1113.12 UNDEVELOPABLE LAND.
- 1113.13 UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
- 1113.14 WALKWAYS.
- 1113.15 RETAINING WALLS.
- CHAPTER 1114 Illicit Discharge, Illegal Connection and Regulated Discharges to the Dover Storm Water MS4
- 1114.01 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
- 1114.02 APPLICABILITY.
- 1114.03 DEFINITIONS.
- 1114.04 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
- 1114.05 CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, NUISANCES AND RESPONSIBILITY.
- 1114.06 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION.
- 1114.07 DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION PROHIBITIONS.
- 1114.08 REGULATED NEW ACTIVITIES
- 1114.09 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
- 1114.10 POST-CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES.
- 1114.11 INDIVIDUAL LOT NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI).
- 1114.12 NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT).
- 1114.13 MONITORING OF ILLICIT DISCHARGES AND ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS.
- 1114.14 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
- 1114.15 PENALTIES NOT EXCLUSIVE.
- CHAPTER 1115 Enforcement, Fees and Penalty
- CHAPTER 1117 Variances
- APPENDIX 1 REQUIRED STATEMENTS AND SIGNATURES
- APPENDIX 2 APPROVALS OF SUBDIVISION PLAT
- APPENDIX 3 SUBDIVIDER GUIDES
TITLE FIVE
Zoning Administration
Sections
- CHAPTER 1121 Definitions
- 1121.01 DEFINITIONS GENERALLY.
- 1121.02 ACCESSORY USE.
- 1121.03 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
- 1121.04 AGRICULTURE.
- 1121.041 ALLEY.
- 1121.05 APARTMENT.
- 1121.06 APARTMENT BUILDING.
- 1121.07 AUTO AND METAL SALVAGE.
- 1121.08 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.
- 1121.09 AUTOMOTIVE SALES.
- 1121.10 BOARD.
- 1121.11 BOARDING HOUSE.
- 1121.111 BUILDING.
- 1121.12 BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF.
- 1121.13 BUILDING, HEIGHT OF.
- 1121.14 BUILDING, PRINCIPAL.
- 1121.15 BUSINESS SERVICES.
- 1121.16 CELLAR.
- 1121.17 CLINIC.
- 1121.18 CLUB.
- 1121.19 COMMISSION.
- 1121.20 CONDITIONAL USE.
- 1121.200 CONSTRUCTION RELATED BUSINESS.
- 1121.201 CORNER LOT.
- 1121.21 COUNCIL.
- 1121.211 DENTAL OFFICE.
- 1121.22 DRIVE-IN COMMERCIAL USE.
- 1121.221 DUPLEX.
- 1121.23 DWELLINGS.
- 1121.24 ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY.
- 1121.25 ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
- 1121.26 FAMILY.
- 1121.27 FOOD PROCESSING.
- 1121.28 FRONTAGE.
- 1121.29 GARAGE, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC.
- 1121.30 GASOLINE AND SERVICE STATIONS.
- 1121.31 HIGHWAY, MAJOR.
- 1121.32 HOME OCCUPATION.
- 1121.33 HOTEL.
- 1121.34 INSTITUTION.
- 1121.35 JUNK YARD.
- 1121.36 LAND USE PLAN.
- 1121.37 LOADING SPACE.
- 1121.38 LOCAL RETAIL BUSINESS.
- 1121.39 LODGING HOUSE.
- 1121.40 LOT.
- 1121.401 FLAG LOT.
- 1121.41 LOT OF RECORD.
- 1121.42 LOT, MINIMUM AREA OF.
- 1121.43 LOT WIDTH.
- 1121.44 MANUFACTURING, GENERAL AND RESTRICTED.
- 1121.441 MEDICAL OFFICE.
- 1121.45 MINERAL EXTRACTION, STORAGE AND PROCESSING.
- 1121.46 MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY.
- 1121.47 MOBILE HOME.
- 1121.48 MORE RESTRICTIVE.
- 1121.49 MOTOR COURT OR MOTEL.
- 1121.50 NONCOMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY.
- 1121.51 NONCONFORMING USE.
- 1121.52 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE.
- 1121.53 PERSONAL SERVICES.
- 1121.54 PLANNING COMMISSION.
- 1121.55 PLANT CULTIVATION.
- 1121.551 PRINCIPAL USE.
- 1121.56 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES.
- 1121.561 PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE-RELATED OFFICES.
- 1121.57 PUBLIC USES.
- 1121.58 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
- 1121.59 REGIONAL BUSINESS AND OFFICES. (REPEALED)
- 1121.60 RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA.
- 1121.61 RETAIL BUSINESS.
- 1121.611 RIGHT OF WAY.
- 1121.62 ROOMERS.
- 1121.621 SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY.
- 1121.63 SEMIPUBLIC USES.
- 1121.64 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL.
- 1121.65 SIGNS. (REPEALED)
- 1121.66 SOCIAL ACTIVITY.
- 1121.67 SOLICITOR.
- 1121.68 SPECIALIZED ANIMAL RAISING AND CARE.
- 1121.681 STORAGE SHED.
- 1121.69 STORY.
- 1121.70 STREET LINE; RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE .
- 1121.71 STRUCTURE .
- 1121.72 STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
- 1121.73 TOURIST HOME.
- 1121.731 WAREHOUSING FACILITY.
- 1121.74 YARDS.
- 1121.75 ZONING CERTIFICATE.
- 1121.76 ZONING DISTRICT MAP.
- 1121.77 ZONING ORDINANCE.
- CHAPTER 1123 Interpretation; Enforcement; Penalty
- 1123.01 ENACTMENT CLAUSE.
- 1123.02 INTERPRETATION, PURPOSE AND CONFLICT.
- 1123.03 COMPLIANCE.
- 1123.04 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO ENFORCE.
- 1123.05 TRAFFIC VISIBILITY ACROSS CORNER LOTS.
- 1123.06 PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS.
- 1123.07 SHORT TITLE.
- 1123.08 VALIDITY.
- 1123.09 REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCE.
- 1123.10 EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 1123.11 VIOLATIONS; REMEDIES.
- 1123.99 PENALTY.
- CHAPTER 1125 Zoning Certificates
- CHAPTER 1127 Board of Zoning Appeals
TITLE SEVEN
Use Districts; Changes and Amendments
Sections
- CHAPTER 1131 Use Districts Established; Map Incorporated
- CHAPTER 1133 Changes and Amendments
TITLE NINE
Use District Provisions
Sections
- CHAPTER 1141 Permitted, Conditional and Nonconforming Uses
- CHAPTER 1143 Special Provisions
- 1143.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS; ENFORCEMENT.
- 1143.02 MOBILE HOME COMMUNITIES.
- 1143.03 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE.
- 1143.04 MOTELS AND MOTOR HOTELS.
- 1143.05 BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS. (REPEALED)
- 1143.06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
- 1143.07 INTEGRATED SHOPPING CENTERS.
- 1143.08 "M-1" RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1143.09 PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS.
- 1143.10 COMMUNITY OR CLUB SWIMMING POOLS.
- 1143.11 CONVERSION OF DWELLINGS.
- 1143.12 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS; TRAILERS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
- 1143.13 COAL, CLAY AND OTHER MINERAL EXTRACTION, STORAGE AND PROCESSING.
- 1143.14 AUTO AND METAL SALVAGE OPERATIONS (JUNK YARDS). (REPEALED)
- 1143.15 STORAGE TANKS PROHIBITED.
- 1143.16 MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES.
- 1143.17 SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES.
- 1143.18 RV PARKS AND COMMUNITIES.
- CHAPTER 1145 Manufactured Homes
- CHAPTER 1147 Wireless Communication Facilities
- 1147.01 PURPOSE.
- 1147.02 OBJECTIVES.
- 1147.03 DEFINITIONS.
- 1147.04 APPLICABILITY.
- 1147.05 GENERAL AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
- 1147.06 PURPOSE.
- 1147.07 APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR PERMITTED USE.
- 1147.08 APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR CONDITIONAL USES.
- 1147.09 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.
- 1147.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTRICTED MANUFACTURING (M-1) AND GENERAL MANUFACTURING (M-2).
- 1147.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES LOCATED IN AN OPEN SPACE, ATHLETIC FIELD OR PARKS INDICATED AS SPECIAL S-1.
- 1147.12 REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY INDICATED AS SPECIAL (S-1).
- 1147.13 REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL OR COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTERS (B-1), HIGHWAY OR GENERAL COMMERCIAL (B-2) AND CENTRAL BUSINESS (B-3).
- 1147.14 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (R-1), LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2), MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3), HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4), OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (R-5).
- 1147.15 REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES DISTRICT (H-1).
- 1147.16 CERTIFICATION OF REGISTERED PROFESSION ENGINEER.
- 1147.17 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.
- 1147.18 DENIAL OF REQUEST.
- 1147.19 PERMIT.
- 1147.20 TIME LIMITATION FOR BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION.
- 1147.21 STATE OR FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- 1147.22 ABANDONMENT OF TOWER.
- 1147.23 NONCONFORMING USES.
- 1147.24 CIVIL ACTION.
- 1147.25 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES.
- 1147.26 SEVERABILITY.
- 1147.27 REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
- 1147.28 PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT DESIGNATION.
- 1147.29 LIABILITY.
- 1147.30 PENALTIES.
- 1147.31 FORCE MAJEURE.
- CHAPTER 1149 Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit
- 1149.01 DEFINITIONS.
- 1149.02 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF CHAPTER.
- 1149.03 PROHIBITION; TYPES OF PERMITS.
- 1149.04 APPLICATION PROCEDURE; APPEAL.
- 1149.05 CRITERIA FOR GRANTING PERMITS.
- 1149.06 OBLIGATIONS OF PERMITTEES; CONDITIONS OF PERMITS.
- 1149.07 PERMIT FEES AND AUDITING.
- 1149.08 MICRO WIRELESS FACILITY.
- 1149.09 JOINT PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION.
- 1149.10 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS.
- 1149.11 CONSTRUCTION, RELOCATION AND RESTORATION.
- 1149.12 MINOR MAINTENANCE PERMIT.
- 1149.13 ENFORCEMENT OF PERMIT OBLIGATION.
- 1149.14 CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL BONDS.
- 1149.15 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1149.16 COMPENSATION.
- 1149.17 CITY USE OF FACILITIES.
- 1149.18 ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS.
- 1149.19 INDEMNITY; INSURANCE.
- 1149.20 DISCONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS, ABANDONED AND UNUSED FACILITIES.
- 1149.21 REVOCATION.
- 1149.22 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.
- 1149.23 TEMPORARY MOVEMENT OF FACILITIES.
- 1149.24 ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP; RENEWAL.
- 1149.25 FORECLOSURE AND RECEIVERSHIP.
- 1149.26 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY.
- 1149.27 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 1149.28 PENALTY.
- 1149.99 CRIMINAL VIOLATION.
TITLE ELEVEN
Height and Area Provisions; Off-Street Parking
Sections
- CHAPTER 1151 Height, Lot Area and Floor Area Minimum Requirements
- CHAPTER 1153 Exceptions and Modifications
- CHAPTER 1155 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
- APPENDIX Summary of Procedure for Obtaining Zoning Certificate