Germantown City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT2
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS[3]
- DIVISION 3. - AMENDMENTS[4]
- DIVISION 4. - GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
- Sec. 23-81. - Generally.
- Sec. 23-82. - Front yards.
- Sec. 23-83. - Service stations.
- Sec. 23-84. - Temporary buildings.
- Sec. 23-85. - Private garages and carports.
- Sec. 23-86. - Wireless transmission facilities.
- Sec. 23-87. - Assisted-care living facilities.
- Sec. 23-88. - Driveways.
- Sec. 23-89. - Businesses in residential zoning districts.
ARTICLE III
- DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 2. - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (AG)[5]
- Sec. 23-126.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-127. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-128. - Permitted accessory uses.
- Sec. 23-129. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-130. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-131. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-132. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-133. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-134. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-135. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-136. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 23-137. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 23-138. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 3. - RESERVED[6]
- DIVISION 4. - RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT (R-E)
- Sec. 23-176.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-177. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-178. - Permitted accessory uses.
- Sec. 23-179. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-180. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-181. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-182. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-183. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-184. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-185. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-186. - Parking regulations.
- Sec. 23-187. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 23-188. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 5. - RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT (R-E-1)
- Sec. 23-201.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-202. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-203. - Permitted accessory uses.
- Sec. 23-204. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-205. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-206. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-207. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-208. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-209. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-210. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-211. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 23-212. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 23-213. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 6. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R LOW DENSITY)
- Sec. 23-226.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-227. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-228. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-229. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-230. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-231. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-232. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-233. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-234. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-235. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 23-236. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 23-237. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 7. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1 MEDIUM DENSITY)
- Sec. 23-251.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-252. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-253. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-254. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-255. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-256. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-257. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-258. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-259. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-260. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 23-261. - Accessory buildings/structures.
- Sec. 23-262. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 8. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY)
- Sec. 23-276.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-277. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-278. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-279. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-280. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-281. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-282. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-283. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-284. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-285. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 23-286. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 23-287. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 9. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3 TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS)
- Sec. 23-301.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-302. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-303. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-304. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-305. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-306. - Minimum lot width measured at the building line.
- Sec. 23-307. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-308. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-309. - Maximum number of principal buildings permitted.
- Sec. 23-310. - Parking requirements.
- Sec. 23-311. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 23-312. - Swimming pools.
- DIVISION 10. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-T MULTIFAMILY)
- Sec. 23-326.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-327. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-328. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-329. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-330. - Multifamily development.
- Sec. 23-331. - Multifamily and townhouse condominiums and developments not involving a subdivision of property.
- Sec. 23-332. - Townhouse developments including a subdivision of property.
- Sec. 23-333. - Uses other than townhouses, multifamily structures and assisted-care living facilities.
- DIVISION 11. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-H RETIREMENT HOUSING)
- Sec. 23-346.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-347. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-348. - Uses permitted on approval of board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-349. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-350. - Townhouse and multifamily.
- Sec. 23-351. - Single-family and two-family.
- Sec. 23-352. - Congregate housing.
- Sec. 23-353. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 23-354. - On-site goods and services.
- Sec. 23-355. - Minimum safety standards.
- DIVISION 12. - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1)[7]
- Sec. 23-371.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-372. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-373. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-374. - Final site plan approval.
- Sec. 23-375. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-376. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-377. - Planting screens.
- Sec. 23-378. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-379. - Parking and loading regulations.
- Sec. 23-380. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-381. - Outside display and storage.
- Sec. 23-382. - Wireless transmission facilities.
- Sec. 23-383. - Assisted-care living facilities.
- DIVISION 13. - GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-2)[8]
- Sec. 23-401.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-402. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-403. - Uses permitted on approval of the board of zoning appeals.
- Sec. 23-404. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-405. - Final site plan approval.
- Sec. 23-406. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-407. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-408. - Planting screens.
- Sec. 23-409. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-410. - Parking and loading regulations.
- Sec. 23-411. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-412. - Outside display and storage.
- Sec. 23-413. - Wireless transmission facilities.
- Sec. 23-414. - Assisted-care living facilities.
- DIVISION 14. - SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT (SC-1)[9]
- Sec. 23-431.- Purpose of division.
- Sec. 23-432. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-433. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-434. - Preliminary site plan.
- Sec. 23-435. - Final site plan.
- Sec. 23-436. - Reserved.
- Sec. 23-437. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-438. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-439. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 23-440. - Parking and loading.
- Sec. 23-441. - Pavement.
- Sec. 23-442. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-443. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-444. - Outside display and storage.
- Sec. 23-445. - Wireless transmission facilities.
- Sec. 23-446. - Assisted-care living facilities.
- DIVISION 15. - OFFICE DISTRICT (O)[10]
- Sec. 23-461.- Scope of division
- Sec. 23-462. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-463. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-464. - Final site plan approval.
- Sec. 23-465. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-466. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-467. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 23-468. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-469. - Parking and loading regulations.
- Sec. 23-470. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-471. - Outside display.
- Sec. 23-472. - Assisted-care living facilities.
- DIVISION 16. - OFFICE DISTRICT (O-51)
- Sec. 23-491.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-492. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-493. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-494. - Final site plan approval.
- Sec. 23-495. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-496. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-497. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 23-498. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-499. - Parking and loading regulations.
- Sec. 23-500. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-501. - Outside display.
- DIVISION 17. - OLD GERMANTOWN DISTRICT (OG)
- Sec. 23-516.- Intent of division.
- Sec. 23-517. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-518. - Plan required.
- Sec. 23-519. - Plan review.
- Sec. 23-520. - Elements of the development plan.
- Sec. 23-521. - Development plan; minimum standards.
- Sec. 23-522. - Demolition and replacement.
- Sec. 23-523. - Appeals process.
- Sec. 23-524. - Project development contract.
- Sec. 23-525. - Nonconforming uses and structures.
- DIVISION 18. - OLD GERMANTOWN DISTRICT (OG-1)
- Sec. 23-541.- Purpose of division.
- Sec. 23-542. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-543. - Preapplication procedure.
- Sec. 23-544. - Plan required.
- Sec. 23-545. - Plan review.
- Sec. 23-546. - Elements of the development plan.
- Sec. 23-547. - Development plan; minimum standards.
- Sec. 23-548. - Demolition and replacement.
- Sec. 23-549. - Appeals process.
- Sec. 23-550. - Project development contract.
- Sec. 23-551. - Nonconforming uses and structures.
- DIVISION 19. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD)[11]
- Sec. 23-566.- Purpose of division.
- Sec. 23-567. - Relation between planned development and zoning districts.
- Sec. 23-568. - General standards and criteria.
- Sec. 23-569. - Specific standards and criteria.
- Sec. 23-570. - Specific standards and criteria for planned commercial developments.
- Sec. 23-571. - Mixed use planned developments.
- Sec. 23-572. - Procedures for planned development approval.
- Sec. 23-573. - Outline plan.
- Sec. 23-574. - Outline plan approval process and effect of approval.
- Sec. 23-575. - Final plan approval process.
- Sec. 23-576. - Outline or final plan repeal process.
- Sec. 23-577. - Zoning administration; permits.
- Sec. 23-578. - Reapplication if denied.
- Sec. 23-579. - Procedure for amendment.
- DIVISION 20. - FLOOD DISTRICTS (FF AND FW)
- Sec. 23-596.- Statutory authorization.
- Sec. 23-597. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 23-598. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 23-599. - Objectives of division.
- Sec. 23-600. - Definitions.
- Sec. 23-601. - General provisions.
- Sec. 23-602. - Administration.
- Sec. 23-603. - Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
- Sec. 23-604. - Variance procedures.
- DIVISION 21. - WELLHEAD PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 23-621.- Statutory authorization.
- Sec. 23-622. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 23-623. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 23-624. - Objectives of division.
- Sec. 23-625. - Definitions.
- Sec. 23-626. - Application.
- Sec. 23-627. - Basis for establishing the wellhead protection area.
- Sec. 23-628. - Requirement for development permit.
- Sec. 23-629. - Compliance with division provisions.
- Sec. 23-630. - Interpretation generally.
- Sec. 23-631. - Interpretation of wellhead protection area.
- Sec. 23-632. - Warning and disclaimer of information.
- Sec. 23-633. - Conflict with other provisions.
- Sec. 23-634. - Applicant's responsibility.
- Sec. 23-635. - Injunctive relief.
- Sec. 23-637. - Penalties for violation of division.
- Sec. 23-638. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 23-639. - Extent and designations.
- Sec. 23-640. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-641. - Variance regulations.
- Sec. 23-642. - Performance standards.
- Sec. 23-643. - Site plan submission and administrative requirements.
- DIVISION 22. - FOREST HILLS CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT (FH)
- DIVISION 23. - OFFICE-TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT (O-T)[12]
- Sec. 23-648.- Scope of division.
- Sec. 23-649. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-650. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-651. - Final site plan approval.
- Sec. 23-652. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-653. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-654. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 23-655. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-656. - Parking and loading regulations.
- Sec. 23-657. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-658. - Outside display.
ARTICLE V
- OFFICE CAMPUS DISTRICT O-C
Sections
- Sec. 23-671.- Definitions.
- Sec. 23-672. - Scope.
- Sec. 23-673. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 23-674. - Plan review for rezoning.
- Sec. 23-675. - Final site plan approval.
- Sec. 23-676. - Minimum lot area.
- Sec. 23-677. - Minimum lot width at building line.
- Sec. 23-678. - Lot coverage.
- Sec. 23-679. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 23-680. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 23-681. - Height regulations.
- Sec. 23-682. - Parking and loading regulations.
- Sec. 23-683. - Storage.
- Sec. 23-684. - Outside display.
ARTICLE VII
SMART GROWTH ZONING DISTRICTS SMARTCODE14
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - ADMINISTRATION
- DIVISION 2. - ADOPTED SMALL AREA PLAN ELEMENTS
- DIVISION 3. - USE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 4. - DISTRICT PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 5. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 6. - BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
- DIVISION 7. - SITE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 8. - SIGNS
- DIVISION 9. - THOROUGHFARES
- DIVISION 10. - DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION 11. - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- DIVISION 12. - WESTERN GATEWAY