Gainesville City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 9
1 - ENACTMENT AND LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-1-1.- PREAMBLE AND ENACTMENT
- CHAPTER 9-1-2. - LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 9
2 - INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-2-1.- INTERPRETATIONS
- CHAPTER 9-2-2. - GENERAL DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 9
3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-3-1.- GENERAL USE PROVISIONS
- CHAPTER 9-3-2. - GENERAL DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9-3-2-1. - Height.
- Sec. 9-3-2-2. - Exemptions to height limits.
- Sec. 9-3-2-3. - Density and lot size.
- Sec. 9-3-2-4. - Lot width.
- Sec. 9-3-2-5. - Street frontage.
- Sec. 9-3-2-6. - Yards and building setbacks.
- Sec. 9-3-2-7. - Building coverage.
- Sec. 9-3-2-8. - Impervious surface coverage.
- Sec. 9-3-2-9. - Landscaping or open space.
- Sec. 9-3-2-10. - Buffers and tree protection zones.
- Sec. 9-3-2-11. - Acquisition for public purpose.
ARTICLE 9
4 - ZONING DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY ZONES GENERALLY
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-4-1.- ZONING DISTRICTS
- CHAPTER 9-4-2. - OVERLAY ZONES
- CHAPTER 9-4-3. - RULES GOVERNING BOUNDARIES
ARTICLE 9
5 - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-5-1.- R-I-A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-5-2. - R-I RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-5-3. - N-C NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-5-4. - R-II RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-5-5. - R-O RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE
ARTICLE 9
6 - NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-6-1.- O-I OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-6-2. - N-B NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-6-3. - C-B CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-6-4. - R-B REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-6-5. - G-B GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-6-6. - L-I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- CHAPTER 9-6-7. - H-I HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
ARTICLE 9
7 - FLEXIBLE ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-7-1.- PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
- Sec. 9-7-1-1. - Purpose and intent generally.
- Sec. 9-7-1-2. - Intentions for planned unit developments.
- Sec. 9-7-1-3. - Intentions for mixed-use developments.
- Sec. 9-7-1-4. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 9-7-1-5. - Relationship to specific use regulations.
- Sec. 9-7-1-6. - Guidelines for land use mixing.
- Sec. 9-7-1-7. - Minimum acreage or development size.
- Sec. 9-7-1-8. - Dimensional requirements.
- Sec. 9-7-1-9. - Additional application requirements.
- Sec. 9-7-1-10. - Approval procedures.
ARTICLE 9
8 - OVERLAY ZONES
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-8-1.- AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
- Sec. 9-8-1-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-8-1-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-8-1-3. - Airport zones established.
- Sec. 9-8-1-4. - Airport Overlay Zone map.
- Sec. 9-8-1-5. - Airport zone height limitations.
- Sec. 9-8-1-6. - Use restriction.
- Sec. 9-8-1-7. - Hazards shall not be increased.
- Sec. 9-8-1-8. - Marking and lighting.
- Sec. 9-8-1-9. - Nonconforming uses abandoned or destroyed.
- Sec. 9-8-1-10. - Variances.
- Sec. 9-8-1-11. - Staff review of application for variance.
- Sec. 9-8-1-12. - Findings required to support variances.
- Sec. 9-8-1-13. - Marking and lighting a condition of variance approval.
- CHAPTER 9-8-2. - GATEWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE
- CHAPTER 9-8-3. - LIMESTONE PARKWAY OVERLAY ZONE
- CHAPTER 9-8-4. - NORTH OCONEE WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE
- Sec. 9-8-4-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-8-4-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-8-4-3. - Boundaries and map.
- Sec. 9-8-4-4. - Permitted uses and use restrictions.
- Sec. 9-8-4-5. - Requirements within seven miles of intake.
- Sec. 9-8-4-6. - Requirements beyond seven miles of intake.
- Sec. 9-8-4-7. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-8-4-8. - Impervious surface limitations.
- Sec. 9-8-4-9. - Compliance with reservoir management plan.
- Sec. 9-8-4-10. - Annexation, rezoning or special use within the watershed.
- CHAPTER 9-8-5. - GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AREA PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE
- Sec. 9-8-5-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-8-5-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-8-5-3. - Boundaries and map.
- Sec. 9-8-5-4. - Minimum lot size.
- Sec. 9-8-5-5. - Manufactured home parks.
- Sec. 9-8-5-6. - Agricultural waste impoundment sites.
- Sec. 9-8-5-7. - Aboveground chemical or petroleum storage tanks.
- Sec. 9-8-5-8. - Hazardous materials handling facilities.
- Sec. 9-8-5-9. - County environmental health department approval required.
- Sec. 9-8-5-10. - Site guidance for groundwater infiltration best management practices (BMPs).
- CHAPTER 9-8-6. - WETLAND PROTECTION OVERLAY ZONE
- CHAPTER 9-8-7. - MIDTOWN OVERLAY ZONE
- Sec. 9-8-7-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-8-7-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-8-7-3. - Boundaries and map.
- Sec. 9-8-7-4. - Effect of overlay zone provisions.
- Sec. 9-8-7-5. - Administrative variances.
- Sec. 9-8-7-6. - Prohibited and permitted uses.
- Sec. 9-8-7-7. - Property design standards.
- Secs. 9-8-7-8—9-8-7-18. - Reserved.
- CHAPTER 9-8-8. - HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE[1]
- Sec. 9-8-8-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-8-8-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-8-8-3. - Significance, boundaries and maps.
- Sec. 9-8-8-4. - Amendments to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.
- Sec. 9-8-8-5. - Use restrictions.
- Sec. 9-8-8-6. - Affirmation of building regulations and design guidelines.
- Sec. 9-8-8-7. - Requirement for a certificate of appropriateness.
- Sec. 9-8-8-8. - Maintenance of historic properties.
- Sec. 9-8-8-9. - Undue hardship.
ARTICLE 9
9 - SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-9-1.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- CHAPTER 9-9-2. - SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
- Sec. 9-9-2-1. - Design review required.
- Sec. 9-9-2-2. - Division of design review.
- Sec. 9-9-2-3. - Application requirements for site design review.
- Sec. 9-9-2-4. - Process of site design approval.
- Sec. 9-9-2-5. - Architectural design approval.
- Sec. 9-9-2-6. - Application requirements for architectural design review.
- Sec. 9-9-2-7. - Criteria for decisions on architectural design applications.
- Sec. 9-9-2-8. - Decision with regard to architectural design applications.
- Sec. 9-9-2-9. - Notice of decision.
- Sec. 9-9-2-10. - Reapplication and appeal.
- Sec. 9-9-2-11. - Compliance with approved applications.
- CHAPTER 9-9-3. - SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Sec. 9-9-3-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-9-3-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-9-3-3. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 9-9-3-4. - Cross-references to existing code requirements.
- Sec. 9-9-3-5. - Existing site analysis.
- Sec. 9-9-3-6. - Grading.
- Sec. 9-9-3-7. - Stormwater management generally.
- Sec. 9-9-3-8. - Stormwater detention.
- Sec. 9-9-3-9. - Parking.
- Sec. 9-9-3-10. - Loading.
- Sec. 9-9-3-11. - Utilities.
- Sec. 9-9-3-12. - Pedestrian circulation.
- Sec. 9-9-3-13. - Interparcel access.
- Sec. 9-9-3-14. - Outdoor lighting.
- CHAPTER 9-9-4. - GUIDELINES FOR STEEP SLOPES
- CHAPTER 9-9-5. - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Sec. 9-9-5-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-9-5-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-9-5-3. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 9-9-5-4. - Architectural design compatibility.
- Sec. 9-9-5-5. - Building style and design.
- Sec. 9-9-5-6. - Classification of building materials.
- Sec. 9-9-5-7. - Exterior building materials and finishes.
- Sec. 9-9-5-8. - Roofs.
- Sec. 9-9-5-9. - Buildings on corner lots or at street corners.
- Sec. 9-9-5-10. - Modulation.
- Sec. 9-9-5-11. - Awnings and canopies.
- Sec. 9-9-5-12. - Colors.
- Sec. 9-9-5-13. - Architectural lighting.
- Sec. 9-9-5-14. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 9-9-5-15. - Fences and walls.
- Sec. 9-9-5-16. - Trash and recycling collection areas.
- Sec. 9-9-5-17. - HVAC and mechanical and utility equipment.
- CHAPTER 9-9-6. - PEDESTRIAN RETAIL DESIGN GUIDELINES
- Sec. 9-9-6-1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-9-6-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-9-6-3. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 9-9-6-4. - Pedestrian-scale development.
- Sec. 9-9-6-5. - Building placement.
- Sec. 9-9-6-6. - Building width.
- Sec. 9-9-6-7. - Building height.
- Sec. 9-9-6-8. - Cornices, windows, and entrances.
- Sec. 9-9-6-9. - Off-street parking.
- CHAPTER 9-9-7. - DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFIC USES
- CHAPTER 9-9-8. - SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
- CHAPTER 9-9-9. - SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES
ARTICLE 9
10 - SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-10-1.- GENERAL ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS
- CHAPTER 9-10-2.- PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL USES
- CHAPTER 9-10-3.- ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL USES
- Sec. 9-10-3-1.- Customary residential accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 9-10-3-2. - Permitted uses of customary residential accessory buildings.
- Sec. 9-10-3-3. - Guesthouse.
- Sec. 9-10-3-4. - Accessory apartment.
- Sec. 9-10-3-5. - Private swimming pool.
- Sec. 9-10-3-6. - Yard sales.
- Sec. 9-10-3-7. - Vehicle parking in residential zoning districts.
- Sec. 9-10-3-8. - Livestock.
- CHAPTER 9-10-4.- HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Sec. 9-10-4-1.- General provisions.
- Sec. 9-10-4-2. - Physical limitations.
- Sec. 9-10-4-3. - Alterations to the dwelling.
- Sec. 9-10-4-4. - Parking of vehicles.
- Sec. 9-10-4-5. - Visits by patrons limited.
- Sec. 9-10-4-6. - Transportation of goods and deliveries.
- Sec. 9-10-4-7. - Equipment, off-site impacts, and nuisances.
- Sec. 9-10-4-8. - Signs prohibited.
- Sec. 9-10-4-9. - Employees and licenses.
- Sec. 9-10-4-10. - Display, stock-in-trade, sales, and storage.
- Sec. 9-10-4-11. - Uses specifically prohibited.
- Sec. 9-10-4-12. - Approval.
- Sec. 9-10-4-13. - Modifications by special use.
- CHAPTER 9-10-5.- INSTITUTIONAL USES
- Sec. 9-10-6-1.- Automobile sales establishment.
- Sec. 9-10-6-2. - Bed and breakfast inn.
- Sec. 9-10-6-3. - Commercial recreation facility, outdoor.
- Sec. 9-10-6-4. - Day care center.
- Sec. 9-10-6-5. - Golf driving range.
- Sec. 9-10-6-6. - Junkyard.
- Sec. 9-10-6-7. - Outdoor shooting range.
- Sec. 9-10-6-8. - Racetrack.
- Sec. 9-10-6-9. - Self-service storage facilities (miniwarehouse).
- Sec. 9-10-6-10. - Service and fuel filling station.
- Sec. 9-10-6-11. - Truck stop.
- Sec. 9-10-6-12. - Hookah, e-cigarette, and/or vapor lounge/bar.
- Sec. 9-10-6-13. - Special event facility.
- Sec. 9-10-6-14. - Food processing plant.
- Sec. 9-10-6-15. - Lodging services.
- Sec. 9-10-6-16. - Extended stay lodging services.
- CHAPTER 9-10-7.- ACCESSORY NONRESIDENTIAL USES
- Sec. 9-10-7-1.- Caretaker residence.
- Sec. 9-10-7-2. - Drive-through facilities.
- Sec. 9-10-7-3. - Gasoline or fuel pumps.
- Sec. 9-10-7-4. - Manufacturing and fabrication.
- Sec. 9-10-7-5. - Outdoor storage.
- Sec. 9-10-7-6. - Outdoor display areas.
- Sec. 9-10-7-7. - Retail and restaurant uses accessory to office, institution, or lodging.
- Sec. 9-10-8-1.- Construction field office.
- Sec. 9-10-8-2. - Special temporary outdoor event.
- Sec. 9-10-8-3. - Temporary classroom.
- CHAPTER 9-10-9.- TOWERS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES[1]
- CHAPTER 9-10-10.- OTHER USES
- Sec. 9-10-11-1.- Reference to regulations.
- Sec. 9-10-11-2. - Location restrictions.
- Sec. 9-10-11-3. - Obscene material.
- Sec. 9-10-11-4. - Unlawful acts.
ARTICLE 9
13 - SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-13-1.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 9-13-1-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-13-1-2. - Delegation of authority to administrative officers.
- Sec. 9-13-1-3. - Land is one lot until subdivided.
- Sec. 9-13-1-4. - Subdivision of land.
- Sec. 9-13-1-5. - Reference to state and federal land subdivision laws.
- Sec. 9-13-1-6. - Special review of subdivisions along state routes.
- Sec. 9-13-1-7. - Lots must comply with zoning requirements.
- Sec. 9-13-1-8. - Improvements required for final platting.
- Sec. 9-13-1-9. - Lot combinations and boundary line adjustments.
- Sec. 9-13-1-10. - Recordation and transfer of land.
- Sec. 9-13-1-11. - Exemptions from plat approval.
- Sec. 9-13-1-12. - Development of land.
- CHAPTER 9-13-2. - DEFINITIONS
- CHAPTER 9-10-12.- INFILL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- Sec. 9-10-12-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-10-12-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-10-12-3. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-10-12-4. - Permitted uses.
- Sec. 9-10-12-5. - Minimum lot size.
- Sec. 9-10-12-6. - Minimum lot width.
- Sec. 9-10-12-7. - Floor area per dwelling.
- Sec. 9-10-12-8. - Height of dwelling.
- Sec. 9-10-12-9. - Build-to lines.
- Sec. 9-10-12-10. - Building orientation.
- Sec. 9-10-12-11. - Garages.
- Sec. 9-10-12-12. - Screening of rear yards of lots fronting an interior street.
- Sec. 9-10-12-13. - Entrance landscaping.
- Sec. 9-10-12-14. - Entrance monuments.
- Sec. 9-10-12-15. - Architectural building materials.
- Sec. 9-10-12-16. - Front yards.
- Sec. 9-10-12-17. - Detention ponds.
- Sec. 9-10-12-18. - Process for review and approval.
- Sec. 9-10-12-19. - Administrative variances.
- CHAPTER 9-13-2.- DEFINITIONS
- CHAPTER 9-10-12.- INFILL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- CHAPTER 9-13-3.- DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR BLOCKS AND LOTS
- Sec. 9-13-3-1.- Suitability of land.
- Sec. 9-13-3-2. - Conformance with comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 9-13-3-3. - Block lengths and widths.
- Sec. 9-13-3-4. - Width, depth, and size.
- Sec. 9-13-3-5. - Lot lines.
- Sec. 9-13-3-6. - Building lines.
- Sec. 9-13-3-7. - Double frontage lots.
- Sec. 9-13-3-8. - Flag lots.
- Sec. 9-13-3-9. - Lot remnants not permitted.
- Sec. 9-13-3-10. - Monuments.
- CHAPTER 9-13-6. - MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- CHAPTER 9-13-4.- PRELIMINARY PLATS
- Sec. 9-13-4-1.- Preliminary plat approval required.
- Sec. 9-13-4-2. - Relationship of preliminary plat to land development permit.
- Sec. 9-13-4-3. - Preliminary plat specifications.
- Sec. 9-13-4-4. - Preliminary plat application requirements.
- Sec. 9-13-4-5. - Review and approval process.
- Sec. 9-13-4-6. - Amendments to preliminary plat approval.
- CHAPTER 9-13-6.- MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- CHAPTER 9-13-4.- PRELIMINARY PLATS
- CHAPTER 9-13-7.- LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Sec. 9-13-7-1.- Land development permit required.
- Sec. 9-13-7-2. - Types of plans required.
- Sec. 9-13-7-3. - Preparation by professional.
- Sec. 9-13-7-4. - Separate requirements for phased applications.
- Sec. 9-13-7-5. - Relationship of permit to plat approval.
- Sec. 9-13-7-6. - General application requirements for land development permits.
- Sec. 9-13-7-7. - General specifications for drawings and plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-8. - Specifications for erosion and sediment control plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-9. - Specifications for tree plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-10. - Specifications for stormwater management report and plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-11. - Specifications for street improvement plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-12. - Specifications for structural buffer plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-13. - Stream protection buffer plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-14. - Floodplain permit.
- Sec. 9-13-7-15. - Administration.
- Sec. 9-13-7-16. - Review of permit applications.
- Sec. 9-13-7-17. - Review of soil erosion plans.
- Sec. 9-13-7-18. - Action on permit applications.
- Sec. 9-13-7-19. - Permits for annexed lands.
- Sec. 9-13-7-20. - Responsibilities limited.
- Sec. 9-13-7-21. - Bond requirements for violators of soil erosion and sedimentation regulations.
- Sec. 9-13-7-22. - Suspension, revocation, or modification.
- Sec. 9-13-7-23. - Expiration of permit approval.
- Sec. 9-13-7-24. - Falsifying information.
- CHAPTER 9-13-8.- IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY
- Sec. 9-13-8-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 9-13-8-2. - Survey monumentation.
- Sec. 9-13-8-3. - Streets.
- Sec. 9-13-8-4. - Stormwater facilities.
- Sec. 9-13-8-5. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 9-13-8-6. - Traffic control devices.
- Sec. 9-13-8-7. - Water service.
- Sec. 9-13-8-8. - Fire hydrants.
- Sec. 9-13-8-9. - Sanitary sewerage.
- Sec. 9-13-8-10. - Design variance.
- CHAPTER 9-13-9.- DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR STREETS
- Sec. 9-13-9-1.- Access.
- Sec. 9-13-9-2. - Conformance to adopted major thoroughfare and other plans.
- Sec. 9-13-9-3. - Continuation of existing streets.
- Sec. 9-13-9-4. - Street plans for future phases of the tract.
- Sec. 9-13-9-5. - Development along arterial street or limited access highway.
- Sec. 9-13-9-6. - Separation of new streets along arterial street.
- Sec. 9-13-9-7. - Street names.
- Sec. 9-13-9-8. - Street alignment, intersections, and jogs.
- Sec. 9-13-9-9. - Right-of-way widths.
- Sec. 9-13-9-10. - Perpetual easement.
- Sec. 9-13-9-11. - Pavement widths.
- Sec. 9-13-9-12. - Street grades.
- Sec. 9-13-9-13. - Grading.
- Sec. 9-13-9-14. - Sight distance.
- Sec. 9-13-9-15. - Horizontal alignment.
- Sec. 9-13-9-16. - Curbline radii.
- Sec. 9-13-9-17. - Design speed.
- Sec. 9-13-9-18. - Alleys.
- Sec. 9-13-9-19. - Dead-end streets.
- Sec. 9-13-9-20. - Street base.
- Sec. 9-13-9-21. - Pavement binder and topping.
- Sec. 9-13-9-22. - Testing requirements.
- Sec. 9-13-9-23. - Curb and gutter.
- Sec. 9-13-9-24. - Turning lanes.
- Sec. 9-13-9-25. - Street name signs and traffic control signs.
- Sec. 9-13-9-26. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 9-13-9-27. - Location of utilities in streets.
- Sec. 9-13-9-28. - Pavement cuts.
- Sec. 9-13-9-29. - Street lighting.
- Sec. 9-13-9-30. - Street trees.
- CHAPTER 9-13-10.- PRIVATE STREETS
- Sec. 9-13-10-1.- Private streets permitted.
- Sec. 9-13-10-2. - Engineering plans required.
- Sec. 9-13-10-3. - Standards for private streets.
- Sec. 9-13-10-4. - Street names and signs.
- Sec. 9-13-10-5. - Easements.
- Sec. 9-13-10-6. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 9-13-10-7. - Specifications for final plats involving private streets.
- Sec. 9-13-10-8. - Purchaser's acknowledgement.
- Sec. 9-13-10-9. - Gated communities.
- CHAPTER 9-13-11.- UTILITIES
- CHAPTER 9-13-12.- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
- Sec. 9-13-12-1.- Purposes.
- Sec. 9-13-12-2. - Objectives.
- Sec. 9-13-12-3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-13-12-4. - Stormwater management report required.
- Sec. 9-13-12-5. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-13-12-6. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-13-12-7. - Variances.
- Sec. 9-13-12-8. - Adoption and implementation of the GSMM, conflicts and inconsistencies.
- Sec. 9-13-12-9. - Designation of administrator.
- Sec. 9-13-12-10. - Stormwater management standards.
- Sec. 9-13-12-11. - Pre-submittal meeting, stormwater concept plan, and stormwater management plan requirements.
- Sec. 9-13-12-12. - Application procedures.
- Sec. 9-13-12-13. - Compliance with the approved stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 9-13-12-14. - Use of stormwater quality site development review tool required.
- Sec. 9-13-12-15. - Inspections to ensure plan compliance during construction.
- Sec. 9-13-12-16. - Final inspection; as-built drawings; delivery of inspection and maintenance agreement.
- Sec. 9-13-12-17. - Violations and enforcement.
- Sec. 9-13-12-18. - Maintenance by private parties.
- Sec. 9-13-12-19. - Maintenance by property or homeowner's associations.
- Sec. 9-13-12-20. - Maintenance by owner of stormwater management systems predating current GSMM.
- Sec. 9-13-12-21. - Inspection and maintenance agreements.
- Sec. 9-13-12-22. - Right of entry for maintenance inspections.
- Sec. 9-13-12-23. - Owner's failure to maintain the stormwater management system.
- Sec. 9-13-12-24. - Reference to unified stormwater sizing criteria.
- Sec. 9-13-12-25. - Stormwater design sizing criteria.
- Sec. 9-13-12-26. - Stormwater runoff computation.
- Sec. 9-13-12-27. - Water quality performance criteria.
- Sec. 9-13-12-28. - Storm drain pipe design.
- Sec. 9-13-12-29. - Pipe references and requirements.
- Sec. 9-13-12-30. - Pipe installation specifications.
- Sec. 9-13-12-31. - Headwalls.
- Sec. 9-13-12-32. - Open channels.
- Sec. 9-13-12-33. - General stormwater design criteria.
- Sec. 9-13-12-34. - Timing of installation.
- CHAPTER 9-13-13.- LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTION
- Sec. 9-13-13-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 9-13-13-2. - Owner's responsibilities.
- Sec. 9-13-13-3. - Request for inspection.
- Sec. 9-13-13-4. - Inspections required.
- Sec. 9-13-13-5. - As-built surveys required.
- Sec. 9-13-13-6. - Specifications for as-built surveys.
- Sec. 9-13-13-7. - Process for approving as-built surveys.
- Sec. 9-13-13-8. - Final land development inspection.
- Sec. 9-13-13-9. - Maintenance bond required.
- Sec. 9-13-13-10. - Amount of maintenance bond.
- Sec. 9-13-13-11. - Amount of performance bond.
- CHAPTER 9-13-14.- FINAL PLATS
- Sec. 9-13-14-1.- Final plat approval required.
- Sec. 9-13-14-2. - Conformance with preliminary plat.
- Sec. 9-13-14-3. - Responsibilities.
- Sec. 9-13-14-4. - Installation of improvements.
- Sec. 9-13-14-5. - Final plat specifications.
- Sec. 9-13-14-6. - Final plat application requirements.
- Sec. 9-13-14-7. - Review and approval process.
- Sec. 9-13-14-8. - Certificate of final plat approval.
- Sec. 9-13-14-9. - Recording of final plat.
- Sec. 9-13-14-10. - Distribution of recorded final plat.
- Sec. 9-13-14-11. - Amendments to final plat approval.
- Sec. 9-13-14-12. - Dedication of public streets and acceptance of public improvements.
- CHAPTER 9-13-15.- CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
- Sec. 9-13-15-1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 9-13-15-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-13-15-3. - Housing density determination.
- Sec. 9-13-15-4. - Standards to determine open space.
- Sec. 9-13-15-5. - Permitted uses of open space.
- Sec. 9-13-15-6. - Prohibited uses of open space.
- Sec. 9-13-15-7. - Ownership and management of open space.
- Sec. 9-13-15-8. - Legal instrument for permanent protection.
- Sec. 9-13-15-9. - Conservation subdivision application requirements.
- CHAPTER 9-13-16.- CORRIDOR MAP
- Sec. 9-13-16-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-13-16-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-13-16-3. - Findings and corridor map adoption.
- Sec. 9-13-16-4. - General provisions.
- Sec. 9-13-16-5. - Land development permit required to develop reserved land.
- Sec. 9-13-16-6. - Public hearing and notice on development permit.
- Sec. 9-13-16-7. - Action of governing body.
- Sec. 9-13-16-8. - Authority to acquire reserved land for public use.
- Sec. 9-13-16-9. - Final action on the land development permit.
ARTICLE 9
14 - SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-14-1.- DEFINITIONS
- CHAPTER 9-14-2. - EXEMPTION[2]
- Sec. 9-14-2-1. - General applicability and enforcement compliance.
- Sec. 9-14-2-2. - Mining and quarrying.
- Sec. 9-14-2-3. - Minor activities.
- Sec. 9-14-2-4. - Single-family detached dwellings.
- Sec. 9-14-2-5. - Agriculture.
- Sec. 9-14-2-6. - Forestry land management practices.
- Sec. 9-14-2-7. - NRCS projects.
- Sec. 9-14-2-8. - Small projects.
- Sec. 9-14-2-9. - State projects and state/local road projects.
- Sec. 9-14-2-10. - Electric and public utilities.
- CHAPTER 9-14-3. - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
- Sec. 9-14-3-1. - General provisions.
- Sec. 9-14-3-2. - Minimum requirements/best management practices.
- Sec. 9-14-3-3. - Additional minimum requirements.
- Sec. 9-14-3-4. - Stream protection buffers.
- Sec. 9-14-3-5. - Stream protection buffers along trout streams.
- Sec. 9-14-3-6. - Provisions regarding land-disturbance activity and the disturbance of stream protection buffers.
- Sec. 9-14-3-7. - Maintenance of control measures; owner's responsibility.
- Sec. 9-14-3-8. - Manual adopted by reference.
- CHAPTER 9-14-4. - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 9
15 - FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-15-1.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 9-15-1-1. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 9-15-1-2. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 9-15-1-3. - Objectives.
- Sec. 9-15-1-4. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-15-1-5. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-15-1-6. - Adoption by reference.
- Sec. 9-15-1-7. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 9-15-1-8. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 9-15-1-9. - Compatibility with other regulations.
- Sec. 9-15-1-10. - Severability.
- CHAPTER 9-15-2. - ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITTING
- Sec. 9-15-2-1. - Director of department of water resources administrative duties.
- Sec. 9-15-2-2. - Permit application requirements.
- Sec. 9-15-2-3. - Floodplain management/flood damage prevention plan.
- Sec. 9-15-2-4. - Specific requirements for plans.
- Sec. 9-15-2-5. - Construction stage submittal requirements.
- Sec. 9-15-2-6. - Variances.
- Sec. 9-15-2-7. - Enforcement.
- CHAPTER 9-15-3. - STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT
- CHAPTER 9-15-4. - FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- Sec. 9-15-4-1. - General standards for flood hazard reduction.
- Sec. 9-15-4-2. - Elevated buildings.
- Sec. 9-15-4-3. - Service facilities.
- Sec. 9-15-4-4. - Manufactured homes.
- Sec. 9-15-4-5. - Water and sewer facilities and other utilities.
- Sec. 9-15-4-6. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 9-15-4-7. - Residential buildings within future conditions floodplains.
- Sec. 9-15-4-8. - Nonresidential buildings within the future conditions floodplain.
- Sec. 9-15-4-9. - Accessory structures and facilities in the future-conditions floodplains.
- Sec. 9-15-4-10. - Standards for recreational vehicles in floodplains.
- Sec. 9-15-4-11. - Buildings and structures adjacent to the future conditions floodplain.
- Sec. 9-15-4-12. - Building standards for residential single lot development for streams without established base flood elevations and/or floodway (A zones).
- Sec. 9-15-4-13. - Building standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO zones).
- Sec. 9-15-4-14. - Standards for subdivisions.
ARTICLE 9
16 - BUFFERS, LANDSCAPING AND TREE PROTECTION
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-16-1.- DEFINING TERMS
- CHAPTER 9-16-2. - BUFFERS AND SCREENING
- Sec. 9-16-2-1. - Buffer required.
- Sec. 9-16-2-2. - Screening.
- Sec. 9-16-2-3. - Buffer materials.
- Sec. 9-16-2-4. - Planted buffer specifications.
- Sec. 9-16-2-5. - Buffer encroachments.
- Sec. 9-16-2-6. - Waiver of required buffer.
- Sec. 9-16-2-7. - Reduction of natural buffer by installing structural buffer.
- Sec. 9-16-2-8. - Specifications for structural buffers.
- Sec. 9-16-2-9. - Maintenance of buffers and structural buffers.
- Sec. 9-16-2-10. - Stream protection buffers.
- CHAPTER 9-16-3. - STREAM PROTECTION BUFFERS
- Sec. 9-16-3-1. - Findings.
- Sec. 9-16-3-2. - Purposes.
- Sec. 9-16-3-3. - Applicability.
- Sec. 9-16-3-4. - Compatibility with other buffer regulations and requirements.
- Sec. 9-16-3-5. - Grandfather provisions.
- Sec. 9-16-3-6. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-16-3-7. - Stream protection buffer and stream buffer setback requirements.
- Sec. 9-16-3-8. - Stream protection buffer variances.
- Sec. 9-16-3-9. - Stream protection variance buffer criteria.
- Sec. 9-16-3-10. - Variance application requirements.
- Sec. 9-16-3-11. - Stream protection buffer zone development review requirements.
- Sec. 9-16-3-12. - Responsibility.
- Sec. 9-16-3-13. - Inspection of stream protection buffer zone.
- Sec. 9-16-3-14. - Violations; enforcement action and inaction.
- Sec. 9-16-3-15. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 9-16-3-16. - Penalties.
- Sec. 9-16-3-17. - Administrative appeal and judicial review.
- Sec. 9-16-3-18. - Severability.
- CHAPTER 9-16-4. - LANDSCAPING
- Sec. 9-16-4-1. - Landscape strips required.
- Sec. 9-16-4-2. - Minimum landscaped open space required.
- Sec. 9-16-4-3. - Landscaping encroachments.
- Sec. 9-16-4-4. - Landscape strip planting specifications.
- Sec. 9-16-4-5. - Parking lot landscaping.
- Sec. 9-16-4-6. - Landscaping plans incorporated into tree plans.
- Sec. 9-16-4-7. - Additional landscaping specifications.
- CHAPTER 9-16-5. - TREE PROTECTION
- Sec. 9-16-5-1. - Establishment of tree protection zone.
- Sec. 9-16-5-2. - Exemptions from tree protection zone.
- Sec. 9-16-5-3. - Tree damage prohibited.
- Sec. 9-16-5-4. - Limitations on tree removal.
- Sec. 9-16-5-5. - Tree retention priorities.
- Sec. 9-16-5-6. - Significant trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-7. - Preliminary tree plan for multiple sites in industrial park.
- Sec. 9-16-5-8. - Permit required for removal of certain trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-9. - Criteria for the protection of existing trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-10. - Tree protection fencing.
- Sec. 9-16-5-11. - Additional tree protection requirements.
- Sec. 9-16-5-12. - Minimum tree units required.
- Sec. 9-16-5-13. - Calculation of tree units generally.
- Sec. 9-16-5-14. - Measurement of tree units of existing trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-15. - Measurement of tree units of replacement trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-16. - Criteria for replacement trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-17. - Physical site limitations.
- Sec. 9-16-5-18. - List of generally appropriate trees.
- Sec. 9-16-5-19. - Maintenance and inspection requirements.
ARTICLE 9
17 - ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-17-1.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- CHAPTER 9-17-2. - ACCESS
- CHAPTER 9-17-3. - DRIVEWAYS
- Sec. 9-17-3-1. - Permit required.
- Sec. 9-17-3-2. - Driveway width requirements.
- Sec. 9-17-3-3. - Number of driveways limited.
- Sec. 9-17-3-4. - Location limitations.
- Sec. 9-17-3-5. - Minimum driveway construction specifications.
- Sec. 9-17-3-6. - Driveway surfacing.
- Sec. 9-17-3-7. - Common access easements for shared driveways.
- CHAPTER 9-17-4. - SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE EASEMENTS
- CHAPTER 9-17-5. - PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9-17-5-1. - Off-street parking required.
- Sec. 9-17-5-2. - Parking requirements in the C-B, Central Business Zoning District.
- Sec. 9-17-5-3. - Surfacing and curbing of parking lots.
- Sec. 9-17-5-4. - Parking area use limitations.
- Sec. 9-17-5-5. - Parking for company-owned vehicles.
- Sec. 9-17-5-6. - Interpretations.
- Sec. 9-17-5-7. - Off-street parking spaces on same site as use they serve.
- Sec. 9-17-5-8. - Off-site parking spaces permitted.
- Sec. 9-17-5-9. - Requirements for design of parking lots.
- Sec. 9-17-5-10. - Minimum number of parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
- Sec. 9-17-5-11. - Specifications for parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
- Sec. 9-17-5-12. - Off-street parking requirements by use.
- Sec. 9-17-5-13. - Administrative variances.
- Sec. 9-17-5-14. - Compact parking spaces.
- Sec. 9-17-5-15. - Reduction of parking stall width and use of porous materials.
- Sec. 9-17-5-16. - Cross-referenced provisions.
- CHAPTER 9-17-6. - OFF-STREET LOADING
ARTICLE 9
18 - SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-18-1.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- CHAPTER 9-18-2. - EXEMPTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
- CHAPTER 9-18-3. - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9-18-3-1. - General regulation for placing and sign maintenance.
- Sec. 9-18-3-2. - Right-of-way.
- Sec. 9-18-3-3. - Setback for ground signs.
- Sec. 9-18-3-4. - Obstruction of sight visibility.
- Sec. 9-18-3-5. - Obstruction of visibility of traffic or public sign.
- Sec. 9-18-3-6. - Obstruction of building access.
- Sec. 9-18-3-7. - Obstruction of utilities.
- Sec. 9-18-3-8. - Vertical clearance.
- Sec. 9-18-3-9. - Obstruction of tree critical root zone.
- Sec. 9-18-3-10. - Signs on natural objects.
- Sec. 9-18-3-11. - Signs on benches or bus shelters.
- Sec. 9-18-3-12. - Signs attached to light poles.
- Sec. 9-18-3-13. - Signs on fences or freestanding walls.
- CHAPTER 9-18-4. - ILLUMINATION
- CHAPTER 9-18-5. - BASIC SIGN PERMISSIONS
- CHAPTER 9-18-6. - SUPPLEMENTAL SIGNAGE ALLOWANCES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9-18-6-1. - Sign during sale or construction.
- Sec. 9-18-6-2. - A-frame sign.
- Sec. 9-18-6-3. - Banner, temporary.
- Sec. 9-18-6-4. - Billboards.
- Sec. 9-18-6-5. - Canopy or awning signs.
- Sec. 9-18-6-6. - Changeable copy.
- Sec. 9-18-6-7. - Drive-through lane sign.
- Sec. 9-18-6-8. - Flag.
- Sec. 9-18-6-9. - Special temporary event advertising.
- Sec. 9-18-6-10. - Suspended or projecting sign.
- CHAPTER 9-18-7. - INTERPRETATIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND VARIANCES
- CHAPTER 9-18-8. - NONCONFORMING SIGNS
- CHAPTER 9-18-9. - MAINTENANCE, ENFORCEMENT, AND REMOVAL
- CHAPTER 9-18-11. - CONSTRUCTION, PERMISSIONS AND PERMITS
ARTICLE 9
19 - DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-19-1.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 9-19-1-1. - Legislative findings.
- Sec. 9-19-1-2. - Short title and applicability.
- Sec. 9-19-1-3. - Intents and purposes.
- Sec. 9-19-1-4. - Rules of construction.
- Sec. 9-19-1-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-19-1-6. - Individual fee calculation study.
- Sec. 9-19-1-7. - Certification of fee schedule or fee.
- Sec. 9-19-1-8. - Payment of fee.
- Sec. 9-19-1-9. - Administrative fee.
- Sec. 9-19-1-10. - Deposit of fees in appropriate account.
- Sec. 9-19-1-11. - Report by administrator.
- Sec. 9-19-1-12. - Refund of fees paid.
- Sec. 9-19-1-13. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-19-1-14. - Credits generally.
- Sec. 9-19-1-15. - Appeals.
- Sec. 9-19-1-16. - Review and automatic update of fee schedules.
- Sec. 9-19-1-17. - Penalty provision.
- Sec. 9-19-1-18. - Severability.
- CHAPTER 9-19-2. - PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Sec. 9-19-2-1. - Imposition of public safety development impact fee.
- Sec. 9-19-2-2. - Computation of the amount of public safety development impact fee.
- Sec. 9-19-2-3. - Public safety service area established.
- Sec. 9-19-2-4. - Public safety development impact fee trust funds established.
- Sec. 9-19-2-5. - Use of funds.
- Sec. 9-19-2-6. - Credits.
- CHAPTER 9-19-3. - PARK AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Sec. 9-19-3-1. - Imposition of park and recreation development impact fee.
- Sec. 9-19-3-2. - Computation of the amount of park and recreation development impact fee.
- Sec. 9-19-3-3. - Park and recreation development impact fee service area established.
- Sec. 9-19-3-4. - Park and recreation development impact fee trust fund established.
- Sec. 9-19-3-5. - Use of funds.
- Sec. 9-19-3-6. - Credits.
ARTICLE 9
20 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-20-1.- CODES ADOPTED[1]
- Sec. 9-20-1-1.- International Property Maintenance Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-2. - International Building Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-3. - National Electrical Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-4. - International Fire Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-5. - International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-6. - International Mechanical Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-7. - International Plumbing Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-8. - International Residential Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-9. - International Energy Conservation Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-10. - International Pool and Spa Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-11. - Life Safety Code adopted.
- Sec. 9-20-1-12. - Continuation of existing structures.
- Sec. 9-20-1-13. - Georgia Stormwater Management Manual Adopted.
- CHAPTER 9-20-2.- FIRE PREVENTION
- Sec. 9-20-2-1.- Fire limits established.
- Sec. 9-20-2-2. - Penalties for violating the fire code.
- Sec. 9-20-2-3. - Bureau of fire prevention established; duties; enforcement of code.
- Sec. 9-20-2-4. - Chief of bureau of fire prevention; modification of code.
- Sec. 9-20-2-5. - New materials, processes or occupancies, which may require permits.
- Sec. 9-20-2-6. - Smoking in bed in hotels prohibited; operator to post notice of section provisions.
- Sec. 9-20-2-8. - Fire inspection.
- Sec. 9-20-2-9. - Removal of hazard.
- Sec. 9-20-2-10. - Firefighting equipment.
- Sec. 9-20-2-11. - Straw, hay, lumber, etc.; stacking.
- Sec. 9-20-2-12. - Gasoline and oil storage.
- Sec. 9-20-2-13. - Notice for building or combustible materials declared a nuisance.
- CHAPTER 9-20-3.- EXCAVATION AND GRADING
- CHAPTER 9-20-4.- STRUCTURES DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH[2]
- Sec. 9-20-4-1.- Findings of the existence of nuisances.
- Sec. 9-20-4-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-20-4-3. - Maintenance duties.
- Sec. 9-20-4-4. - Appointment of public officer.
- Sec. 9-20-4-5. - Procedures for determining premises to be unsafe or unhealthful.
- Sec. 9-20-4-6. - Officer determination of nuisance.
- Sec. 9-20-4-7. - Powers of public officers.
- Sec. 9-20-4-8. - Service of complaints.
- Sec. 9-20-4-9. - Use of other ordinances as nuisance abatement procedures.
- Sec. 9-20-4-10. - Injunctions.
- Sec. 9-20-4-11. - Taking of unfit buildings or structures by eminent domain; police power.
- Sec. 9-20-4-12. - Authority to use revenues, grants, and donations to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures.
- CHAPTER 9-20-5.- THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
- Sec. 9-20-5-1.- Enforcement and interpretation.
- Sec. 9-20-5-2. - Applications and permits.
- Sec. 9-20-5-3. - Notices and orders.
- Sec. 9-20-5-4. - Inspections.
- Sec. 9-20-5-5. - Identification.
- Sec. 9-20-5-6. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 9-20-5-7. - Department records.
- Sec. 9-20-5-8. - Duties.
- Sec. 9-20-5-9. - Other state law authorization.
- Sec. 9-20-5-10. - Cooperation of other officials.
- Sec. 9-20-5-11. - Appointment.
- Sec. 9-20-5-12. - Creation of enforcement agency.
- Sec. 9-20-5-13. - Deputies.
- Sec. 9-20-5-14. - Approved materials and equipment.
- Sec. 9-20-5-15. - Modifications.
- Sec. 9-20-5-16. - Alternative materials and construction methods.
- Sec. 9-20-5-17. - Tests.
- CHAPTER 9-20-6.- PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS
- Sec. 9-20-6-1.- Permits required.
- Sec. 9-20-6-2. - Permit exemptions generally.
- Sec. 9-20-6-3. - Exemptions from building permit.
- Sec. 9-20-6-4. - Exemptions from electrical permit.
- Sec. 9-20-6-5. - Exemption from gas code permit.
- Sec. 9-20-6-6. - Exemptions from mechanical permit.
- Sec. 9-20-6-7. - Exemptions from plumbing permit.
- Sec. 9-20-6-8. - Permit application requirements.
- Sec. 9-20-6-9. - Action on permit application.
- Sec. 9-20-6-10. - Time limitation of application.
- Sec. 9-20-6-11. - Validity of permit.
- Sec. 9-20-6-12. - Expiration.
- Sec. 9-20-6-13. - Suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 9-20-6-14. - Placement of permit.
- CHAPTER 9-20-7.- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
- Sec. 9-20-7-1.- Submittal of documents.
- Sec. 9-20-7-2. - Exception.
- Sec. 9-20-7-3. - Information on construction documents.
- Sec. 9-20-7-4. - Site plan.
- Sec. 9-20-7-5. - Examination of documents.
- Sec. 9-20-7-6. - Approval of construction documents.
- Sec. 9-20-7-7. - Previous approvals.
- Sec. 9-20-7-8. - Phased approval.
- Sec. 9-20-7-9. - Design professional in responsible charge.
- Sec. 9-20-7-10. - Deferred submittals.
- Sec. 9-20-7-11. - Amended construction documents.
- Sec. 9-20-7-12. - Retention of construction documents.
- CHAPTER 9-20-8.- TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
- CHAPTER 9-20-9.- FEES
- CHAPTER 9-20-10.- INSPECTIONS
- CHAPTER 9-20-11.- CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- CHAPTER 9-20-12.- BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
- CHAPTER 9-20-13.- VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
- CHAPTER 9-20-14.- ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
- Sec. 9-20-14-1.- Building permit required.
- Sec. 9-20-14-2. - Lot of record.
- Sec. 9-20-14-3. - Land development permit.
- Sec. 9-20-14-4. - Environmental health approval.
- Sec. 9-20-14-5. - Water supply approval.
- Sec. 9-20-14-6. - Application requirements for building permits.
- Sec. 9-20-14-7. - Review of building permit application for completeness.
- Sec. 9-20-14-8. - Review of building permit application.
- Sec. 9-20-14-9. - Building permit approval.
- Sec. 9-20-14-10. - Related permits.
- Sec. 9-20-14-11. - Building inspection.
- Sec. 9-20-14-12. - Certificate of occupancy required.
- Sec. 9-20-14-13. - Occupancy without certificate is unlawful.
- Sec. 9-20-14-14. - Connection to electric power.
- Sec. 9-20-14-15. - Suspension of permits and certificates.
- CHAPTER 9-20-15.- ADDITIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 9-20-15-1.- Definitions.
- Sec. 9-20-15-2. - Responsibility.
- Sec. 9-20-15-3. - Transfer of ownership.
- Sec. 9-20-15-4. - Registered agents.
- Sec. 9-20-15-5. - Defacement of property.
- Sec. 9-20-15-6. - Outdoor furniture.
- Sec. 9-20-15-7. - Plastic or impervious covers.
- Sec. 9-20-15-8. - Vacant structures.
- Sec. 9-20-15-9. - Boarding-up structures.
- Sec. 9-20-15-10. - Burned structures.
- Sec. 9-20-15-11. - Community donation boxes.
- Sec. 9-20-15-12. - Inoperable accessory items.
ARTICLE 9
21 - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-21-1.- PLANNING AND APPEALS BOARD
- Sec. 9-21-1-1. - Establishment and continuation.
- Sec. 9-21-1-2. - Appointments, terms of office and vacancies.
- Sec. 9-21-1-3. - Removal.
- Sec. 9-21-1-4. - Qualifications of members.
- Sec. 9-21-1-5. - Officers.
- Sec. 9-21-1-6. - Bylaws and rules of procedure.
- Sec. 9-21-1-7. - Meetings.
- Sec. 9-21-1-8. - Quorum.
- Sec. 9-21-1-9. - Voting.
- Sec. 9-21-1-10. - Secretary and record of proceedings.
- Sec. 9-21-1-11. - Dissemination and posting of actions.
- Sec. 9-21-1-12. - Powers and duties.
- CHAPTER 9-21-2. - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION[1]
- Sec. 9-21-2-1. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-21-2-2. - Establishment and continuation.
- Sec. 9-21-2-3. - Appointments, qualifications, terms, vacancies and compensation.
- Sec. 9-21-2-4. - Disqualification and removal.
- Sec. 9-21-2-5. - Rules and standards.
- Sec. 9-21-2-6. - Meetings.
- Sec. 9-21-2-7. - Quorum.
- Sec. 9-21-2-8. - Officers.
- Sec. 9-21-2-9. - Voting.
- Sec. 9-21-2-10. - Conflicts of interest.
- Sec. 9-21-2-11. - Secretary and records of proceedings.
- Sec. 9-21-2-12. - Dissemination and posting of actions.
- Sec. 9-21-2-13. - Powers, duties and responsibilities.
- Sec. 9-21-2-14. - Limitation on powers.
ARTICLE 9
22 - APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-22-1.- DEFINITIONS
- CHAPTER 9-22-2.- ZONING CHANGES AND SPECIAL USES
- Sec. 9-22-2-1.- Governing body authorized to amend official map and overlay maps; approval of amendments for rezoning or special uses of specific properties.
- Sec. 9-22-2-2. - Initiation.
- Sec. 9-22-2-3. - Requirements for submittal.
- Sec. 9-22-2-4. - Concept plan requirements.
- Sec. 9-22-2-5. - Special application requirements for planned unit developments.
- Sec. 9-22-2-6. - Notice of public hearing in newspaper.
- Sec. 9-22-2-7. - Notice of public hearing by sign on property.
- Sec. 9-22-2-8. - Notice to adjacent property owners.
- Sec. 9-22-2-9. - Special notice requirements.
- Sec. 9-22-2-10. - Investigations and staff recommendation.
- Sec. 9-22-2-11. - Planning and appeals board hearing and recommendation.
- Sec. 9-22-2-12. - Criteria to consider for applications.
- Sec. 9-22-2-13. - Additional procedures and criteria for planned unit developments.
- Sec. 9-22-2-14. - Additional criteria to consider for special use applications.
- Sec. 9-22-2-15. - Withdrawal and waiting period for reapplication.
- Sec. 9-22-2-16. - Notice of public hearing by the governing body.
- Sec. 9-22-2-17. - Revision of concept plan.
- Sec. 9-22-2-18. - Action by governing body.
- Sec. 9-22-2-19. - Insufficient basis for denial.
- Sec. 9-22-2-20. - Decisions involving constitutional challenges.
- Sec. 9-22-2-21. - Fast track process.
- Sec. 9-22-2-22. - Incorporation clause.
- CHAPTER 9-22-3.- ANNEXATIONS
- Sec. 9-22-3-1.- Proposed area for annexing and zoning.
- Sec. 9-22-3-2. - Initiation.
- Sec. 9-22-3-3. - Withdrawal and waiting period for reapplication.
- Sec. 9-22-3-4. - Requirements for submittal.
- Sec. 9-22-3-5. - Specifications for concept plans.
- Sec. 9-22-3-6. - Special application requirements for planned unit developments.
- Sec. 9-22-3-7. - Process for annexation.
- Sec. 9-22-3-8. - Criteria to consider for annexation proposals.
- Sec. 9-22-3-9. - Additional procedures and criteria for planned unit developments.
- Sec. 9-22-3-10. - Effective date.
- Sec. 9-22-3-11. - Issuance of permits.
- Sec. 9-22-3-12. - Existing nonconforming use.
- Sec. 9-22-3-13. - Conformity with this Code.
- CHAPTER 9-22-4.- TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
- Sec. 9-22-4-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 9-22-4-2. - Objectives.
- Sec. 9-22-4-3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 9-22-4-4. - Thresholds of applicability.
- Sec. 9-22-4-5. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-22-4-6. - Trip generation data.
- Sec. 9-22-4-7. - Determination of applicability.
- Sec. 9-22-4-8. - Cases where data are not available.
- Sec. 9-22-4-9. - Specifications for peak-hour trip generation studies.
- Sec. 9-22-4-10. - Scoping meeting.
- Sec. 9-22-4-11. - Required contents of a traffic impact study.
- Sec. 9-22-4-12. - Additional technical specifications.
- Sec. 9-22-4-13. - Costs and fees.
- Sec. 9-22-4-14. - Submittal and review of study.
- Sec. 9-22-4-15. - Recommendations for mitigation of impacts.
- Sec. 9-22-4-16. - Determination of project and system improvements.
- Sec. 9-22-4-17. - Conditions of development approval for project improvements.
- Sec. 9-22-4-18. - System improvements.
- Sec. 9-22-4-19. - Appeal.
- CHAPTER 9-22-5.- DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT
- CHAPTER 9-22-6.- ZONING VARIANCES
- Sec. 9-22-6-1.- Zoning variances generally.
- Sec. 9-22-6-2. - Initiation.
- Sec. 9-22-6-3. - Waiting period for reapplication.
- Sec. 9-22-6-4. - Requirements for submittal.
- Sec. 9-22-6-5. - Specifications for concept plans.
- Sec. 9-22-6-6. - Notice of public hearing in newspaper.
- Sec. 9-22-6-7. - Notice of public hearing by sign on property.
- Sec. 9-22-6-8. - Notice to adjacent property owners.
- Sec. 9-22-6-9. - Investigations and staff recommendation.
- Sec. 9-22-6-10. - Planning and appeals board hearing and action.
- Sec. 9-22-6-11. - Criteria to consider for variance applications.
- Sec. 9-22-6-12. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 9-22-6-13. - Provisions that cannot be varied.
- Sec. 9-22-6-14. - Duration of validity.
- CHAPTER 9-22-7.- APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
- CHAPTER 9-22-8.- TEXT AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 9-22-8-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 9-22-8-2. - Initiation.
- Sec. 9-22-8-3. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 9-22-8-4. - Notice of public hearings.
- Sec. 9-22-8-5. - Criteria to consider for text amendments.
- Sec. 9-22-8-6. - Appointed hearing and recommendation.
- Sec. 9-22-8-7. - Action by governing body.
- Sec. 9-22-8-8. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 9-22-8-9. - Effect.
- Sec. 9-22-8-10. - Waiting period for reapplication.
- CHAPTER 9-22-9.- PROCEDURES FOR CALLING AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Sec. 9-22-9-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 9-22-9-2. - Presiding official.
- Sec. 9-22-9-3. - Opening of public hearing.
- Sec. 9-22-9-4. - Report of director.
- Sec. 9-22-9-5. - Applicant.
- Sec. 9-22-9-6. - Public.
- Sec. 9-22-9-7. - Applicant's rebuttal.
- Sec. 9-22-9-8. - Close of hearing.
- Sec. 9-22-9-9. - Decision.
- Sec. 9-22-9-10. - Planning and appeals board special provisions.
- Sec. 9-22-9-11. - Historic preservation commission special provisions.
- CHAPTER 9-22-10.- APPEALS OF ZONING DECISIONS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS
- Sec. 9-22-10-1.- Timing of appeal.
- Sec. 9-22-10-2. - Appeal of certain zoning decisions.
- Sec. 9-22-10-3. - Appeal of quasi-judicial decisions and zoning decisions resulting in the grant or denial of a special use permit.
- Sec. 9-22-10-4. - Perfection of petition and service of petition on planning and appeals board.
- Sec. 9-22-10-5. - Service of petition on the city.
ARTICLE 9
23 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-23-1.- DEFINITIONS
- CHAPTER 9-23-2. - DESIGNATIONS
- Sec. 9-23-2-1. - Purpose and authority.
- Sec. 9-23-2-2. - Initiation.
- Sec. 9-23-2-3. - Requirements for submittal.
- Sec. 9-23-2-4. - Notice of public hearing by historic preservation commission.
- Sec. 9-23-2-5. - State documentation report; investigations and staff findings.
- Sec. 9-23-2-6. - Criteria to consider for designations.
- Sec. 9-23-2-7. - Criteria to consider for amendments or renunciation.
- Sec. 9-23-2-8. - Investigations and staff findings.
- Sec. 9-23-2-9. - Historic preservation commission hearing and recommendation.
- Sec. 9-23-2-10. - Notice of public hearing by governing body.
- Sec. 9-23-2-11. - Action by governing body and the designation ordinance.
- Sec. 9-23-2-12. - Duties of the director following action by governing body.
- Sec. 9-23-2-13. - Withdrawal.
- Sec. 9-23-2-14. - Incorporation clause.
- CHAPTER 9-23-3. - CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
- Sec. 9-23-3-1. - General purpose; submission and approval authority.
- Sec. 9-23-3-2. - Initiation, issuance and technical assistance.
- Sec. 9-23-3-3. - Major work projects vs. minor work projects.
- Sec. 9-23-3-4. - Requirements for submittal.
- Sec. 9-23-3-5. - Notice of public hearing by the historic preservation commission.
- Sec. 9-23-3-6. - Investigations and staff findings.
- Sec. 9-23-3-7. - Criteria to consider for certificates of appropriateness.
- Sec. 9-23-3-8. - Historic preservation commission hearing and action.
- Sec. 9-23-3-9. - Conformance with certificate of appropriateness.
- Sec. 9-23-3-10. - Notice of approval and duration of validity.
- Sec. 9-23-3-11. - Appeals.
- Sec. 9-23-3-12. - Withdrawal.
- Sec. 9-23-3-13. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 9-23-3-14. - Incorporation clause.
- CHAPTER 9-23-4. - UNDUE HARDSHIP
- Sec. 9-23-4-1. - Undue hardship generally.
- Sec. 9-23-4-2. - Initiation.
- Sec. 9-23-4-3. - Requirements for submittal.
- Sec. 9-23-4-4. - Notice of public hearing by the historic preservation commission.
- Sec. 9-23-4-5. - Historic preservation commission hearing and action.
- Sec. 9-23-4-6. - Effect and duration of validity.
- Sec. 9-23-4-7. - Appeals.
ARTICLE 9
24 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- CHAPTER 9-24-1.- ADMINISTRATION
- CHAPTER 9-24-2. - ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 9-24-2-1. - Complaints.
- Sec. 9-24-2-2. - Enforcement responsibilities generally.
- Sec. 9-24-2-3. - Enforcement responsibilities specifically.
- Sec. 9-24-2-4. - Enforcement techniques.
- Sec. 9-24-2-5. - Written notice to comply.
- Sec. 9-24-2-6. - Stop-work order.
- Sec. 9-24-2-7. - Injunction.
- Sec. 9-24-2-8. - Revocation of permit or license.
- Sec. 9-24-2-9. - Bond forfeiture.
- Sec. 9-24-2-10. - Withholding of utility service.
- Sec. 9-24-2-11. - Refusal of plat recording.
- Sec. 9-24-2-12. - Citation.
- Sec. 9-24-2-13. - Other necessary actions.
- Sec. 9-24-2-14. - Penalties for violation.
- CHAPTER 9-24-3. - ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
- Sec. 9-24-3-1. - Authority.
- Sec. 9-24-3-2. - Administrative variances by the director of community and economic development.
- Sec. 9-24-3-3. - Administrative variances by the director of public works and/or the director of water resources.
- Sec. 9-24-3-4. - Requirements for administrative variance applications.
- Sec. 9-24-3-5. - Review for completeness.
- Sec. 9-24-3-6. - Criteria for approval of administrative variances.
- Sec. 9-24-3-7. - Decision.
- Sec. 9-24-3-8. - Notice of action.
- Sec. 9-24-3-9. - Finality and variance remedy.
- Sec. 9-24-3-10. - Records.