Geneva City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS
Sections
- 11-3-1: - RULES OF TRANSITION:
- 11-3-2: - APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS:
- 11-3-3: - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES:
- 11-3-4: - BULK AND USE REGULATIONS:
- 11-3-5: - FENCES AND WALLS:
- 11-3-6: - MOBILE HOMES:
- 11-3-7: - SATELLITE ANTENNAS:
- 11-3-8: - TEMPORARY USES AND EVENTS:[10]
- 11-3-9: - SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING:
- 11-3-10: - GROUP HOMES:
- 11-3-11: - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS:
- 11-3-12: - WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES:
- 11-3-13: - COLLECTION BINS:
- 11-3-14: - CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS:
CHAPTER 4A
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Sections
- 11-4A-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-4A-2: - RELATED REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-4A-3: - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES:
- 11-4A-4: - TABLE OF PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES:
- 11-4A-5: - ARTICULATION:
- 11-4A-6: - D-SFMR SINGLE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
- 11-4A-7: - D-SFHR SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- 11-4A-8: - D-MHR MIXED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
- 11-4A-9: - D-MFR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
- 11-4A-10: - D-RSCM RESIDENTIALLY SCALED COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT
- 11-4A-11: - D-CM COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT:
- 11-4A-12: - D-IM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT:
CHAPTER 5
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- 11-5-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-5-2: - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES:
- 11-5-3: - RELATED REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-5-4: - PARKING CLASSES FOR USES:
- 11-5-5: - RESIDENTIAL AREA MAP:
- 11-5-6: - MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA TABLE:
- 11-5-7: - PARKS AND RECREATIONAL USES, FACILITIES AND STRUCTURES:
- 11-5-8: - RESIDENTIAL AREA 1 EXEMPTION:
- ARTICLE A. - RR RURAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE B. - RE ESTATE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE C. - R1 LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE D. - R2 MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE E. - R3 MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE F. - R4 HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE G. - R5 LOW DENSITY TWO- AND THREE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE H. - R6 MEDIUM DENSITY TWO-AND THREE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE I. - R7 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- ARTICLE J. - R PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT
CHAPTER 6
OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- 11-6-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-6-2: - RELATED REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-6-3: - PARKING CLASSES FOR USES:
- 11-6-4: - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES:
- ARTICLE A. - GO GENERAL OFFICE DISTRICT
- ARTICLE B. - B1 BUSINESS DISTRICT
- ARTICLE C. - RESERVED[13]
- ARTICLE D. - RESERVED[14]
- ARTICLE E. - B3(E) BUSINESS DISTRICT
- ARTICLE F. - B4 BUSINESS DISTRICT
- ARTICLE G. - B5 BUSINESS DISTRICT
CHAPTER 7
OFFICE RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 9
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
Sections
- 11-9-1: - AUTHORITY:
- 11-9-2: - PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
- 11-9-3: - INITIATION:
- 11-9-4: - PROCEDURE FOR INITIATION; APPLICATION:
- 11-9-5: - PROCEDURE FOR DECISIONS:
- 11-9-6: - SPECIFIC CONTENT OF PLANS:
- 11-9-7: - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CHANGES:
- 11-9-8: - USE EXCEPTIONS:
- 11-9-9: - BULK INCENTIVES AND OPEN SPACE:
- 11-9-10: - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS ON ZONING MAP:
- 11-9-11: - REVOCATION AND EXPIRATION:
- 11-9-12: - RECORDING PUD ORDINANCE; FEES AND PENALTIES:
- 11-9-13: - PROCEEDINGS FOR ENFORCEMENT:
CHAPTER 10
LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN
Sections
- 11-10-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-10-2: - LANDSCAPE PLANS REQUIRED:
- 11-10-3: - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REQUIRED:
- 11-10-4: - CONTENTS OF LANDSCAPE PLAN:
- 11-10-5: - REQUIRED LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING:
- 11-10-6: - DESIGN STANDARDS:
- 11-10-7: - PLANT MATERIALS:
- 11-10-8: - PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE:
- 11-10-9: - ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF AND PLAN REVISIONS:
CHAPTER 10A
TREE PRESERVATION18
Sections
- 11-10A-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-10A-2: - DEFINITIONS:
- 11-10A-3: - TREE REMOVAL PERMITS:
- 11-10A-4: - TREE PRESERVATION PLAN:
- 11-10A-5: - TREE SURVEY AND TREE PRESERVATION PLAN PREPARATION:
- 11-10A-6: - TREE SURVEY:
- 11-10A-7: - CONTENTS OF TREE PRESERVATION PLAN:
- 11-10A-8: - PRESERVATION OF EXISTING TREES AND INTEGRATION INTO THE LANDSCAPE PLAN:
- 11-10A-9: - SPECIAL RELIEF FROM TREE PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS THROUGH TREE PLACEMENT:
- 11-10A-10: - TREE PRESERVATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION:
- 11-10A-11: - MONITORING OF APPROVED TREE PRESERVATION PLANS:
- 11-10A-12: - ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR REMOVAL OF TREES DESIGNATED FOR PRESERVATION:
- 11-10A-13: - AMENDMENTS TO AN APPROVED TREE PRESERVATION PLAN:
- 11-10A-14: - VIOLATION AND PENALTY:
CHAPTER 11
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING; TRAFFIC AND ACCESS REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE A. - OFF-STREET PARKING
- 11-11A-1: - GENERAL REGULATIONS:
- 11-11A-2: - LOCATION, SIZE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-11A-3: - DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE:
- 11-11A-4: - D-CM AND D-RSCM DISTRICT SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
- 11-11A-5: - PARKING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES:
- 11-11A-6: - PARKING SPACES AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-11A-7: - OFF STREET PARKING MODULE:
- ARTICLE B. - OFF-STREET LOADING
- ARTICLE C. - TRAFFIC AND ACCESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 12
SIGNS
Sections
- 11-12-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-12-2: - PERMITS FOR SIGNS:
- 11-12-3: - GENERAL REGULATIONS:
- 11-12-4: - PERMITTED SIGNS IN ZONING DISTRICTS:
- 11-12-5: - SIGN AREA CALCULATION:
- 11-12-6: - REGULATIONS BY SIGN TYPE:
- 11-12-7: - TEMPORARY SIGNS:
- 11-12-8: - EXEMPT SIGNS:
- 11-12-9: - PROHIBITED SIGNS:
- 11-12-10: - INSURANCE OR BOND REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-12-11: - NONCONFORMING SIGNS:
- 11-12-12: - LANDMARK SIGNS:
- 11-12-13: - VIOLATIONS; PENALTY:
- 11-12-14: - MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR MULTI-TENANT/OWNER BUILDINGS:
CHAPTER 14
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- 11-14-1: - PURPOSE:
- 11-14-2: - AUTHORITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES AND OFFICERS:
- 11-14-3: - AMENDMENTS:
- 11-14-4: - SPECIAL USE PERMITS:
- 11-14-5: - VARIATIONS:
- 11-14-5A: - SIGN VARIATION APPLICATION UNDER CHAPTER 12 (SIGNS):
- 11-14-6: - APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- 11-14-7: - APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS:
- 11-14-8: - PERMITS, CERTIFICATES AND PROCEDURES:
- 11-14-9: - ENFORCEMENT:
- ARTICLE A. - SITE PLAN REVIEW
- 11-14A-1: - AUTHORITY:
- 11-14A-2: - PURPOSE:
- 11-14A-3: - WHEN APPROVED PLAN REQUIRED:
- 11-14A-4: - INITIATION:
- 11-14A-5: - PROCEDURE FOR INITIATION:
- 11-14A-6: - CONTENTS OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION:
- 11-14A-7: - AGREEMENT OF OWNER:
- 11-14A-8: - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-14A-9: - PROCEDURES FOR DECISIONS:
- 11-14A-10: - STANDARDS FOR PLANS:
- 11-14A-11: - CONDITIONS ON PLANS:
- 11-14A-12: - MODIFICATIONS OF PLANS:
- 11-14A-13: - LAPSE OF APPROVAL:
- 11-14A-14: - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RETAINED:
- ARTICLE B. - HISTORICAL REVIEW
CHAPTER 15
ZONING ILLUSTRATIONS
Sections
- 11-15-1: - INTENT:
- 11-15-2: - FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR):
- 11-15-3: - YARDS AND SETBACKS:
- 11-15-4: - PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS:
- 11-15-5: - BUILDING HEIGHT:
- 11-15-6: - VISIBILITY TRIANGLE:
- 11-15-7: - BASIC STREET SYSTEM DESIGN ELEMENTS:
- 11-15-8: - ROADWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY:
- 11-15-9: - PERIMETER YARD LANDSCAPING:
- 11-15-10: - INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING:
- 11-15-11: - TRANSITION YARD LANDSCAPING:
- 11-15-12: - INTERNAL LANDSCAPING:
- 11-15-13: - CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT:
- 11-15-14: - LOT COVERAGE:
- 11-15-15: - ZONING LOT:
- 11-15-16: - LOT TYPES:
- 11-15-17: - ILLUSTRATIONS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES IN RESIDENTIAL AREA 1:
- 11-15-18: - HARDSCAPE AREAS IN RESIDENTIAL STREET YARDS:
- 11-15-19: - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES:
- 11-15-20: - FENCE HEIGHT ABUTTING A FRONT STREET YARD:
- 11-15-21: - OPEN FENCE:
CHAPTER 16
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Sections
- 11-16-1: - PURPOSE AND INTENT:
- 11-16-2: - DEVELOPMENTS ELIGIBLE FOR INCENTIVES:
- 11-16-3: - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 11-16-4: - AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES:
- 11-16-5: - AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS:
- 11-16-6: - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PLAN:
- 11-16-7: - AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND DOCUMENTS:
- 11-16-8: - IMPLEMENTATION:
- 11-16-9: - ENFORCEMENT: