Jackson County Unincorporated City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - TITLE, AUTHORITY, PURPOSES AND APPLICABILITY
- DIVISION II. - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR USES, LOTS, AND BUILDINGS
- Sec. 111. - Use, occupancy, and erection.
- Sec. 112. - Use prohibited when not specified.
- Sec. 113. - Every use must be upon a lot of record.
- Sec. 114. - One principal house on a lot.
- Sec. 115. - Lot area (size) and density.
- Sec. 116. - Lot width.
- Sec. 117. - Lot frontage.
- Sec. 118. - Floor area per dwelling unit.
- Sec. 119. - Nonresidential density.
- Sec. 120. - Building coverage.
- Sec. 121. - Floor area per establishment.
- Sec. 122. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 123. - Height of buildings and structures.
- Sec. 124. - Exceptions to height regulations.
- Sec. 125. - Buffers, yards and building setbacks.
- DIVISION III. - NONCONFORMITIES
- Sec. 131. - Definitions.
- Sec. 132. - Nonconforming use—Continuance.
- Sec. 133. - Nonconforming use—Change of use.
- Sec. 134. - Nonconforming use—Discontinuance or abandonment.
- Sec. 135. - Nonconforming use—Expansion.
- Sec. 136. - Nonconforming use—Repair after damage.
- Sec. 137. - Nonconforming building or structure.
- Sec. 138. - Nonconforming lot.
- Sec. 139. - Combination or reconfiguration of nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 140. - Nonconforming situations.
- DIVISION IV. - LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS
- Sec. 151. - Adoption and effective date.
- Sec. 152. - Conflict with other laws.
- Sec. 153. - Severability.
- Sec. 154. - Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
- Sec. 155. - Codification and recodification.
- Sec. 156. - Relationship to private agreements.
- Sec. 157. - Status of prior zoning approvals.
- Sec. 158. - Status of previously issued permits.
ARTICLE 2
- ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
- DIVISION II. - ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 211. - PCFD, Planned Commercial Farm District.
- Sec. 212. - A-1, Agricultural Rural Fringe District.
- Sec. 213. - A-2, Agricultural Rural Farm District.
- Sec. 214. - A-3, Agricultural Fringe District.
- Sec. 215. - AR, Agricultural Residential District.
- Sec. 216. - R-1, Residential, Low-Density Single-Family District.
- Sec. 217. - R-2, Residential, Medium Density District.
- Sec. 218. - R-3, Residential, Multiple-Family District.
- Sec. 219. - MH, Manufactured Housing District.
- Sec. 220. - NRC, Neighborhood Retail Commercial District.
- Sec. 221. - CRC, Community Retail Commercial District.
- Sec. 222. - HRC, Highway Retail Commercial District.
- Sec. 223. - LI, Light Industrial District.
- Sec. 224. - GI, General Industrial District.
- Sec. 225. - HI, Heavy Industrial District.
- Secs. 226—230. - Reserved.
- DIVISION III. - USE DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 3
- SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 3-001.- Accessory use, building or structure generally.
- Sec. 3-002.- Accessory use, building or structure in a residential district.
- Sec. 3-003.- Accessory housing for family care.
- Sec. 3-004.- Adult entertainment establishment.
- Sec. 3-005.- Agritourism.
- Sec. 3-006.- Agricultural and residential use separation.
- Sec. 3-007.- Aircraft landing area.
- Sec. 3-008.- Animal shelter.
- Sec. 3-009.- Asphalt or concrete plant.
- Sec. 3-011.- Attendant's shelter.
- Sec. 3-012.- Auction house or auction yard.
- Sec. 3-013.- Automated teller machine.
- Sec. 3-014.- Automobile or other vehicle repair or paint.
- Sec. 3-016.- Automobile or other vehicle sales, rental, or lease.
- Sec. 3-017.- Automobile or other vehicle service or wash.
- Sec. 3-018.- Bed and breakfast inn.
- Sec. 3-019.- Blasting operation.
- Sec. 3-021.- Boarding or breeding of animals.
- Sec. 3-022.- Caretaker or nightwatchman residence.
- Sec. 3-023.- Carport or garage.
- Sec. 3-024.- Child care learning center, group day care home, adult day services.
- Sec. 3-026.- Church or place of worship.
- Sec. 3-027.- Club or lodge, nonprofit.
- Sec. 3-029.- College or university.
- Sec. 3-031.- Commercial recreation facility, outdoor.
- Sec. 3-032.- Community donation center.
- Sec. 3-033.- Community food or housing shelter or crisis center.
- Sec. 3-034.- Concrete batching plant, temporary, on-site.
- Sec. 3-036.- Condominium.
- Sec. 3-037.- Construction field office, temporary.
- Sec. 3-039.- Continuing care retirement community.
- Sec. 3-041.- Contractor's establishment.
- Sec. 3-042.- Crematory.
- Sec. 3-043.- Dam.
- Sec. 3-044.- Drive-through.
- Sec. 3-046.- Dwelling, fee simple townhouse.
- Sec. 3-047.- Dwelling, multiple family.
- Sec. 3-048.- Dwelling, single-family detached or manufactured home.
- Sec. 3-049.- Dwelling, two-family (duplex).
- Sec. 3-050.- Barndominium dwelling, single-family detached.
- Sec. 3-051.- Fallout shelter.
- Sec. 3-052.- Farm tenant dwelling.
- Sec. 3-053.- Fence, berm, wall, or retaining wall.
- Sec. 3-054.- Flea market.
- Sec. 3-056.- Food truck or mobile food vendor.
- Sec. 3-057.- Fraternity or sorority house or dormitory.
- Sec. 3-058.- Fuel pump.
- Sec. 3-059.- Gasoline service station.
- Sec. 3-061.- Golf course.
- Sec. 3-062.- Golf driving range.
- Sec. 3-063.- Greenhouse, private.
- Sec. 3-064.- Group home, or rooming or boarding house.
- Sec. 3-066.- Guest house.
- Sec. 3-067.- Helicopter landing pad.
- Sec. 3-068.- Home occupation.
- Sec. 3-069.- Incinerator.
- Sec. 3-071.- Institutional residential living and care facility.
- Sec. 3-072.- Intermodal container, temporary.
- Sec. 3-073.- Junked vehicle, junk, or recovered material.
- Sec. 3-074.- Kennel or pet boarding facility.
- Sec. 3-076.- Landfill, other than sanitary, and solid waste transfer facility.
- Sec. 3-077.- Landfill, sanitary.
- Sec. 3-078.- Live-work unit.
- Sec. 3-079.- Lodging, extended stay.
- Sec. 3-081.- Manufactured home.
- Sec. 3-082.- Manufactured home park.
- Sec. 3-083.- Manufacturing, fabrication or assembly as accessory use.
- Sec. 3-084.- Reserved.
- Sec. 3-085.- Master planned development, industrial-commercial mix.
- Sec. 3-086.- Mining, quarrying or resource extraction.
- Sec. 3-087.- Mixed-use building.
- Sec. 3-088.- Model home.
- Sec. 3-089.- Reserved.
- Sec. 3-090.- Outdoor display.
- Sec. 3-091.- Outdoor storage.
- Sec. 3-092.- Parking lot, off-site.
- Sec. 3-093.- Parking lot, accessory uses within.
- Sec. 3-094.- Parking space or lot, accessory.
- Sec. 3-096.- Parking structure.
- Sec. 3-097.- Produce stand.
- Sec. 3-098.- Race track.
- Sec. 3-099.- Recreation facility, private.
- Sec. 3-101.- Recreational vehicle and equipment.
- Sec. 3-102.- Recreational vehicle park.
- Sec. 3-103.- Relocated residential structure.
- Sec. 3-104.- Retail or service as an accessory use.
- Sec. 3-106.- Riding academy or equestrian center.
- Sec. 3-107.- Riding stable, private.
- Sec. 3-108.- Salvage yard or materials recovery facility.
- Sec. 3-111.- Sawmill.
- Sec. 3-112.- Self-service storage facility.
- Sec. 3-113.- Semi-trailer.
- Sec. 3-114.- Shooting range, outdoor.
- Sec. 3-115.- Separation distance from an existing licensed establishment selling alcoholic beverages.
- Sec. 3-116.- Solar energy system, building mounted.
- Sec. 3-117.- Solar energy system, ground mounted.
- Sec. 3-118.- Solar farm.
- Sec. 3-119.- Special event facility.
- Sec. 3-121.- Stadium, sports arena, or amphitheater.
- Sec. 3-122.- Swimming pool.
- Sec. 3-123.- Temporary event—Community fair.
- Sec. 3-124.- Temporary event—Religious assembly.
- Sec. 3-126.- Temporary event—Seasonal retail sales.
- Sec. 3-128.- Tennis court.
- Sec. 3-129.- Timber harvesting.
- Sec. 3-131.- Tire shop or tire display.
- Sec. 3-132.- Tow service.
- Sec. 3-133.- Truck stop.
- Sec. 3-134.- Utility substation or installation.
- Sec. 3-136.- Vehicle or implement for sale.
- Sec. 3-137.- Veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or pet care.
- Sec. 3-138.- Wireless telecommunication facility.
- Sec. 3-139.- Wrecked motor vehicle compound.
- Sec. 3-140.- Yard or garage sale.
- DIVISION II.- TOWERS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Sec. 3-201.- Purposes.
- Sec. 3-202. - Applicability.
- Sec. 3-203. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 3-204. - Definitions.
- Sec. 3-205. - Relationship to nonconformities.
- Sec. 3-206. - Special use approval required.
- Sec. 3-207. - Additional special use application requirements.
- Sec. 3-208. - Additional criteria to consider.
- Sec. 3-209. - Application processing.
- Sec. 3-210. - Decision based on substantial evidence.
- Sec. 3-211. - Collocation requirements.
- Sec. 3-212. - Lighting.
- Sec. 3-213. - Tower and monopole restrictions.
- Sec. 3-214. - Height limitations.
- Sec. 3-215. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 3-216. - Fencing and anti-climbing devices.
- Sec. 3-217. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 3-218. - Signage.
- Sec. 3-219. - Compliance with other regulations.
- Sec. 3-220. - Limitations on local regulations regarding new facilities.
- Sec. 3-221. - Modifications and collocation applications.
- Sec. 3-222. - Local review of applications for modification or collocation.
- Sec. 3-223. - Limitations on fees charged.
ARTICLE 4
- OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS GENERALLY
- DIVISION II. - JACKSON COUNTY AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 411. - Findings, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 412. - Boundaries.
- Sec. 413. - Definitions.
- Sec. 414. - Exemption.
- Sec. 415. - Applicability.
- Sec. 416. - Obstructions.
- Sec. 417. - Uses, structures and objects regulated.
- Sec. 418. - Airport zones established.
- Sec. 419. - Airport zone height limitations established.
- Sec. 420. - Land use restrictions.
- Sec. 421. - Airport zone permit.
- Sec. 422. - Permit exemptions.
- Sec. 423. - Variances.
- Sec. 424. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 425. - Other interferences with airport operations prohibited.
- Sec. 426. - Review and approval process.
- DIVISION III. - EAST AND WEST JACKSON CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Sec. 431. - Applicability and exemption.
- Sec. 432. - Uses requiring special use approval.
- Sec. 433. - Building height.
- Sec. 434. - Ground floor area limitation.
- Sec. 435. - Minimum nonresidential building floor area.
- Sec. 436. - Nonresidential lot standards.
- Sec. 437. - Residential lot standards abutting collector or arterial street.
- Sec. 438. - Street and streetscape requirements.
- Sec. 439. - Street and pedestrian network connectivity standards.
- Sec. 440. - Driveways.
- Sec. 441. - Deceleration lanes.
- Sec. 442. - Parking lots.
- Sec. 443. - Dumpsters.
- Sec. 444. - HVAC and mechanical equipment.
- Sec. 445. - Building architecture, materials and colors.
- Sec. 446. - Outdoor and street lighting.
- Sec. 447. - Signage.
- Sec. 448. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 449. - Street cross-sections.
ARTICLE 5
- ENVIRONMENTAL OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - ENVIRONMENTAL OVERLAY DISTRICTS GENERALLY
- DIVISION II. - RIVER CORRIDORS
- Sec. 511. - Authority.
- Sec. 512. - Findings.
- Sec. 513. - Establishment.
- Sec. 514. - Applicability.
- Sec. 515. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 516. - Natural vegetative buffer required.
- Sec. 517. - Uses permitted in river corridors.
- Sec. 518. - Uses prohibited in river corridors.
- Sec. 519. - Vegetative buffer restoration after disturbance.
- DIVISION III. - WATER SUPPLY WATERSHEDS
- DIVISION IV. - SIGNIFICANT GROUNDWATER RECHARGE AREAS
- DIVISION V. - PROTECTED WETLANDS
ARTICLE 6
- ACCESS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - ACCESS
- Sec. 611. - Access to entire parcel.
- Sec. 612. - Access required.
- Sec. 613. - Access control on state routes.
- Sec. 614. - Access easements.
- Sec. 615. - Common access easements for shared driveways.
- Sec. 616. - Substandard access.
- Sec. 617. - Improvement of existing street adjoining subdivision or land development.
- Sec. 618. - Inter-parcel access.
- Sec. 619. - Inter-parcel pedestrian access.
- Sec. 620. - Traffic control signage.
- DIVISION III. - DRIVEWAYS
- DIVISION IV. - DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING LOTS
- Sec. 641. - Applicability.
- Sec. 642. - Plans and development permit required.
- Sec. 643. - Vehicular circulation.
- Sec. 644. - Backing movements prohibited.
- Sec. 645. - Distance of parking space from right-of-way.
- Sec. 646. - Improvement setback.
- Sec. 647. - Area per parking space.
- Sec. 648. - Demarcation.
- Sec. 649. - Access aisle dimensions.
- Sec. 650. - Parking lot surfacing.
- Sec. 651. - Curbing.
- Sec. 652. - Parking lot drainage.
- Sec. 653. - Lighting.
- Sec. 654. - Landscaping.
- DIVISION V. - OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 661. - Off-street parking required.
- Sec. 662. - Interpretations.
- Sec. 663. - Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required.
- Sec. 664. - Maximum number of off-street parking spaces allowed.
- Sec. 665. - Minimum number of accessible parking spaces required.
- Sec. 667. - Administrative variances.
- Sec. 668. - Stacking spaces for drive-through facilities or service windows.
- DIVISION VI. - OFF-STREET PARKING REDUCTION
- DIVISION VII. - OFF-STREET LOADING
ARTICLE 7
- SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - SIGN DISTINCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION III. - EXEMPTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS
- DIVISION IV. - SIGN PERMISSIONS AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE
- DIVISION V. - REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES
- DIVISION VI. - NONCONFORMING SIGNS
- DIVISION VII. - SIGN PERMITTING AND PROCEDURES
- DIVISION VIII. - SIGN MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL AND ENFORCEMENT
ARTICLE 8
- SOIL EROSION CONTROL, LAND DISTURBANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND STREAM BUFFERS
- DIVISION III. - SOIL EROSION PLANS AND LAND-DISTURBANCE PERMITS
- Sec. 821. - Findings.
- Sec. 822. - General requirements.
- Sec. 823. - Adoption of manual by reference.
- Sec. 824. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 825. - District action on land disturbance permit application.
- Sec. 826. - Department action on land disturbance permit application.
- Sec. 827. - Regulation and responsibilities of permittees.
- Sec. 828. - Tertiary land disturbance permits.
- Sec. 829. - Inspection.
- Sec. 830. - Enforcement, violation and remedies.
- Sec. 831. - Liability.
- DIVISION IV. - DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Sec. 841. - Pre-application.
- Sec. 842. - Application for development permit.
- Sec. 843. - Professional preparation of plans.
- Sec. 844. - Development plan specifications.
- Sec. 845. - Completeness check.
- Sec. 846. - External reviews of development plans.
- Sec. 847. - Development permit application processing.
- Sec. 848. - Project performance surety.
- Sec. 849. - Revisions.
- Sec. 850. - Duration of development permit.
- Sec. 851. - Development inspections.
- Sec. 852. - Field changes.
- Sec. 853. - Reference to specifications.
- Sec. 854. - Disclaimers.
- Sec. 855. - Certification and as-built plans.
ARTICLE 9
- UTILITY ENCROACHMENT
Sections
- DIVISION I. - IN GENERAL
- Sec. 901. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 902. - Scope.
- Sec. 903. - Definitions.
- Sec. 904. - Utility encroachment permit required.
- Sec. 905. - Utility encroachment permit procedure.
- Sec. 906. - Incomplete permit application.
- Sec. 907. - Permit review and decision.
- Sec. 908. - Permit commencement, expiration and extension.
- Sec. 909. - Permit default.
- Sec. 910. - Termination of permit.
- Sec. 911. - Utility accommodation policy and standards.
- Sec. 912. - Protection of traffic and roadway.
- Sec. 913. - Grading.
- Sec. 914. - Installation of poles and other wireholding structures and relocation.
- Sec. 915. - Blasting or excavating.
- Sec. 916. - Restoration of property.
- Sec. 917. - Inspection.
- Sec. 918. - Orders.
- Sec. 919. - Additional permits required.
- Sec. 920. - Penalties.
- Sec. 921. - Compliance.
- DIVISION II. - SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES AND ANTENNAS
- Sec. 931. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 932. - Definitions.
- Sec. 933. - Small wireless facilities, generally.
- Sec. 934. - Permit required.
- Sec. 935. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 936. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 937. - Application fees and annual increases.
- Sec. 938. - Application review procedures.
- Sec. 939. - Decision to approve or deny permit application.
- Sec. 940. - Consolidated applications.
- Sec. 941. - Permits.
- Sec. 942. - Removal, relocation, reconditioning, replacement, abandonment.
ARTICLE 10
- FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION III. - PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- Sec. 1021. - General standards.
- Sec. 1022. - Elevated buildings.
- Sec. 1023. - New construction and/or substantial improvements.
- Sec. 1024. - Non-residential construction.
- Sec. 1025. - Manufactured homes.
- Sec. 1026. - Recreational vehicles.
- Sec. 1027. - Floodway.
- Sec. 1028. - Building standards for streams without established base flood elevations and/or floodway (A-zones).
- Sec. 1029. - Standards for areas of special flood hazard (zones AE) with established base flood elevations without designated floodways.
- Sec. 1030. - Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO zones).
- Sec. 1031. - Subdivisions.
- Sec. 1032. - Critical facilities.
- DIVISION IV. - VARIANCES AND APPEALS
- DIVISION V. - ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 11
- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 1101. - Title.
- Sec. 1102. - Findings.
- Sec. 1103. - Purpose.
- Sec. 1104. - Definitions.
- Sec. 1105. - Applicability.
- Sec. 1106. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 1107. - Approval of stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 1108. - Installation of an adequate drainage system.
- Sec. 1109. - System maintenance.
- Sec. 1110. - Location of stormwater detention facilities.
- Sec. 1111. - Relationship to other regulations.
- DIVISION II. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OUTSIDE URBANIZED AREAS
- DIVISION III. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INSIDE URBANIZED AREAS
- Sec. 1131. - Purpose and objectives.
- Sec. 1132. - Applicability.
- Sec. 1133. - Georgia stormwater management manual.
- Sec. 1134. - Water quality.
- Sec. 1135. - Stream channel protection.
- Sec. 1136. - Overbank flooding protection.
- Sec. 1137. - Extreme flooding protection.
- Sec. 1138. - Structural stormwater controls.
- Sec. 1139. - Stormwater credits for nonstructural measures.
- Sec. 1140. - Drainage system guidelines.
- Sec. 1141. - Dam design guidelines.
- Sec. 1142. - Permit application requirements.
- Sec. 1143. - Stormwater concept plan and consultation meeting.
- Sec. 1144. - Stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 1145. - Contents of the stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 1146. - Stormwater management inspection and maintenance agreements.
- Sec. 1147. - Application procedure.
- Sec. 1148. - Responsibilities after permit issuance.
- Sec. 1149. - Modifications for off-site facilities.
- Sec. 1150. - Inspections.
- Sec. 1151. - Documentation of inspections.
- Sec. 1152. - Right-of-entry for inspection.
- Sec. 1153. - Certification and as-built plans.
- Sec. 1154. - Records of maintenance activities.
- Sec. 1155. - Failure to maintain a stormwater management facility.
- DIVISION IV. - STORM DRAINAGE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
- Sec. 1161. - General applicability.
- Sec. 1162. - Design responsibility.
- Sec. 1163. - Storm drainage pipe slope.
- Sec. 1164. - Reference to state standards.
- Sec. 1165. - Drainage formula.
- Sec. 1166. - Storm events to be utilized.
- Sec. 1167. - Catch basin location.
- Sec. 1168. - Subdrainage.
- Sec. 1169. - Certification.
- Sec. 1170. - Bridges.
- Sec. 1171. - Riprap.
- Sec. 1172. - Exit velocities.
- Sec. 1173. - Breach analysis.
- Sec. 1174. - Cross drain pipes.
- Sec. 1175. - Stormwater ditches.
- Sec. 1176. - Storm drainage materials and installation.
- Sec. 1177. - Minimum clearances.
- Sec. 1178. - Driveway culverts.
- Sec. 1179. - Detention pond.
ARTICLE 12
- BUFFERS, TREE PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPING
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - TREE PROTECTION PURPOSE
- Sec. 1211. - Findings, purpose, and intent.
- Sec. 1212. - Tree protection required.
- Sec. 1213. - Designation of tree protection areas.
- Sec. 1214. - Tree protection fencing to be required.
- Sec. 1215. - Tree protection area signs required.
- Sec. 1216. - Prohibitions within tree protection areas.
- Sec. 1217. - Damage to tree protection areas.
- Sec. 1218. - Replacement of damaged trees.
- Sec. 1219. - Protection of trees on public property.
- DIVISION III. - TREE CANOPY COMPLIANCE AND TREE REPLACEMENT
- DIVISION IV. - LANDSCAPING
- Sec. 1250. - General provisions.
- Sec. 1251. - Reference to requirements.
- Sec. 1252. - Obstructions to sight visibility.
- Sec. 1253. - Frontage landscape strip.
- Sec. 1254. - Side lot line landscape strips.
- Sec. 1255. - Parking lot landscaping.
- Sec. 1256. - Approval of plant materials.
- Sec. 1257. - Plans.
- Sec. 1258. - Contents of tree protection and landscaping plans.
- Sec. 1259. - Tree planting standards:
- Sec. 1260. - Maintenance of landscaping.
- Sec. 1261. - Inspections.
- Sec. 1262. - Approved landscape planting list.
ARTICLE 13
- ZONING AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- DIVISION I. - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
- Sec. 1301. - Reference to comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 1302. - Intentions.
- Sec. 1303. - Consistency of rezoning application with comprehensive plan required.
- Sec. 1304. - Determination of consistency.
- Sec. 1305. - Initiation of comprehensive plan amendment.
- Sec. 1306. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 1307. - Review for completeness.
- Sec. 1308. - Procedures and criteria.
- Sec. 1309. - Criteria for consideration of comprehensive plan amendments.
- DIVISION II. - TEXT AMENDMENT
- DIVISION III. - AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (REZONING) AND CHANGE OF CONDITIONS
- Sec. 1331. - Generally.
- Sec. 1332. - Initiation of rezoning application.
- Sec. 1333. - Rezoning application requirements.
- Sec. 1334. - Review for completeness.
- Sec. 1335. - Published notice of public hearings.
- Sec. 1336. - Public hearing notices—Sign on property.
- Sec. 1337. - Special notice requirements for halfway houses and related uses.
- Sec. 1338. - Investigations and recommendation.
- Sec. 1339. - Public hearings.
- Sec. 1340. - Standards for rezoning decisions.
- Sec. 1341. - Planning commission recommendation.
- Sec. 1342. - Board of commissioners decision.
- Sec. 1343. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 1344. - Limitations on the frequency of filing applications.
- Sec. 1345. - Concurrent consideration of applications.
- DIVISION IV. - APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE
- Sec. 1351. - Generally.
- Sec. 1352. - Initiation of special use application.
- Sec. 1353. - Special use application requirements.
- Sec. 1354. - Review for completeness.
- Sec. 1355. - Published notice of public hearings.
- Sec. 1356. - Public hearing notices—Sign on property.
- Sec. 1357. - Special notice requirements for halfway houses and related uses.
- Sec. 1358. - Investigations and recommendation.
- Sec. 1359. - Public hearings.
- Sec. 1360. - Standards for special use application decisions.
- Sec. 1361. - Planning commission recommendation.
- Sec. 1362. - Board of commissioners decision.
- Sec. 1363. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 1364. - Limitations on the frequency of filing applications.
- Sec. 1365. - Concurrent consideration of applications.
- DIVISION V. - PROCEDURES FOR CALLING AND CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARINGS
- DIVISION VI. - DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT
ARTICLE 14
- VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - VARIANCES
- Sec. 1401. - Authority to grant variances.
- Sec. 1402. - Initiation of variance applications.
- Sec. 1403. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 1404. - Criteria for granting variances.
- Sec. 1405. - Application compliance and completeness.
- Sec. 1406. - Administrative processing of applications.
- Sec. 1407. - Concurrent variance application.
- Sec. 1408. - Investigation and recommendation.
- Sec. 1409. - Published notice of public hearing.
- Sec. 1410. - Public hearing notice - sign on property.
- Sec. 1411. - Public hearing and procedures.
- Sec. 1412. - Decision.
- Sec. 1413. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 1414. - Notice of action.
- Sec. 1415. - Finality and legal recourse.
- Sec. 1416. - Limitations on the frequency of filing applications.
- DIVISION II. - ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES
- DIVISION III. - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
- Sec. 1431. - Authority to grant special exceptions.
- Sec. 1432. - Initiation of special exception applications.
- Sec. 1433. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 1434. - Criteria for granting special exceptions.
- Sec. 1435. - Application compliance and completeness.
- Sec. 1436. - Investigation and recommendation.
- Sec. 1437. - Published notice of public hearing.
- Sec. 1438. - Public hearing notice - sign on property.
- Sec. 1439. - Public hearing and procedures.
- Sec. 1440. - Decision.
- Sec. 1441. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 1442. - Notice of action.
- Sec. 1443. - Finality and legal recourse.
- Sec. 1444. - Limitations on the frequency of filing applications.
- DIVISION IV. - APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATION DECISIONS
ARTICLE 15
- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Sections
- DIVISION I. - PURPOSES, AUTHORITY, AND DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION II. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 1511. - Land is one lot until subdivided.
- Sec. 1512. - Subdivision of land.
- Sec. 1513. - Review of subdivisions along state routes.
- Sec. 1514. - Lots must comply with UDC requirements.
- Sec. 1515. - Improvements required for final platting.
- Sec. 1516. - Creation of homeowner's association.
- Sec. 1517. - Easements.
- Sec. 1518. - Retracement surveys.
- Sec. 1519. - Surveyor certification box for retracement surveys.
- Sec. 1520. - Easement surveys.
- DIVISION III. - PRELIMINARY PLAT
- DIVISION IV. - STANDARDS FOR BLOCKS AND LOTS
- Sec. 1541. - Suitability of land.
- Sec. 1542. - Conformance with comprehensive plan and other plans.
- Sec. 1543. - Block length.
- Sec. 1544. - Block width.
- Sec. 1545. - Lot depth.
- Sec. 1546. - Adequate building site.
- Sec. 1547. - Lot lines.
- Sec. 1548. - Double frontage lots.
- Sec. 1549. - Flag lots.
- Sec. 1550. - Lot remnants not permitted.
- DIVISION V. - FINAL PLAT SPECIFICATIONS
- Sec. 1561. - Format for plats and condominium plans.
- Sec. 1562. - Data for plats required per state law.
- Sec. 1563. - Data required for plats per state rules and regulations.
- Sec. 1564. - Additional plat data required locally.
- Sec. 1565. - Locally required plat certifications.
- Sec. 1566. - Additional requirements for final plats involving private streets.
- Sec. 1567. - Purchaser's acknowledgement for lot served by private street.
- Sec. 1568. - Combination plat.
- Sec. 1569. - Boundary line adjustment.
- DIVISION VI. - FINAL PLAT PROCEDURES
- DIVISION VII. - IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES AND ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ARTICLE 16
- STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - STREETS
- Sec. 1611. - Standards generally.
- Sec. 1612. - Street right-of-way.
- Sec. 1613. - Planned streets.
- Sec. 1614. - Continuation of existing streets.
- Sec. 1615. - Access streets, private.
- Sec. 1616. - Dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs.
- Sec. 1617. - Alleys.
- Sec. 1618. - Street alignment and offsets/jogs.
- Sec. 1619. - Street intersection angles.
- Sec. 1620. - Street intersection curb radii.
- Sec. 1621. - Street grades.
- Sec. 1622. - Horizontal alignment of streets.
- Sec. 1623. - Minimum sight distance.
- Sec. 1624. - Pavement width.
- Sec. 1625. - Deceleration and turning lanes.
- Sec. 1626. - Street base.
- Sec. 1627. - Pavement topping.
- Sec. 1628. - Testing requirements for street base and paving.
- Sec. 1629. - Curb and gutter—Required.
- Sec. 1630. - Curb and gutter—Detail.
- Sec. 1631. - Slopes and shoulder improvements.
- Sec. 1632. - Street names and street name signs.
- Sec. 1633. - Traffic signs and striping.
- Sec. 1634. - Street lighting.
- Sec. 1635. - Traffic calming devices.
- Sec. 1636. - Private streets.
- DIVISION III. - SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 17
- OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sections
ARTICLE 18
- NUISANCES AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Sections
- DIVISION I. - NUISANCES
- DIVISION II. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION III. - EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
- Sec. 1821. - Sanitation.
- Sec. 1822. - Grading and drainage.
- Sec. 1823. - Sidewalks and driveways.
- Sec. 1824. - Rodent harborage, infestation and pest elimination.
- Sec. 1825. - Exhaust vents.
- Sec. 1826. - Accessory structures.
- Sec. 1827. - Motor vehicles.
- Sec. 1828. - Defacement of property.
- Sec. 1829. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 1830. - Accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
- DIVISION IV. - EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
- Sec. 1831. - General.
- Sec. 1832. - Unsafe conditions.
- Sec. 1833. - Protective treatment.
- Sec. 1834. - Premises identification.
- Sec. 1835. - Structural members.
- Sec. 1836. - Foundation walls.
- Sec. 1837. - Exterior walls.
- Sec. 1838. - Roofs and drainage.
- Sec. 1839. - Decorative features.
- Sec. 1840. - Overhang extensions.
- Sec. 1841. - Stairways, decks, porches and balconies.
- Sec. 1842. - Chimneys and towers.
- Sec. 1843. - Handrails and guards.
- Sec. 1844. - Windows, skylights and door frames.
- Sec. 1845. - Insect screens.
- Sec. 1846. - Doors.
- Sec. 1847. - Basement hatchways.
- Sec. 1848. - Guards for basement windows.
- Sec. 1849. - Building security.
- Sec. 1850. - Gates.
- DIVISION V. - INTERIOR STRUCTURE
- DIVISION VI. - UNSAFE STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT AND PREMISES
- Sec. 1861. - Unsafe structures.
- Sec. 1862. - Unsafe equipment.
- Sec. 1863. - Structure unfit for human occupancy.
- Sec. 1864. - Unlawful structure.
- Sec. 1865. - Dangerous structure or premises.
- Sec. 1866. - Authority to disconnect service utilities.
- Sec. 1867. - Notice.
- Sec. 1868. - Placarding.
- Sec. 1869. - Prohibited occupancy.
- Sec. 1870. - Abatement.
- Sec. 1871. - Record.
- Sec. 1872. - Imminent danger.
- Sec. 1873. - Repair, close or demolition of unfit structures by county.
ARTICLE 19
- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - JACKSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
- Sec. 1901. - Purpose of planning commission.
- Sec. 1902. - Powers and duties.
- Sec. 1903. - Continuance.
- Sec. 1904. - Membership, appointment, and composition.
- Sec. 1905. - Quorum.
- Sec. 1906. - Chairperson.
- Sec. 1907. - Removal.
- Sec. 1908. - Conflicts of interest.
- Sec. 1909. - Meetings and records.
- Sec. 1910. - Training.
- DIVISION II. - JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
- Sec. 1921. - Purpose of board of adjustment.
- Sec. 1922. - Powers and duties.
- Sec. 1923. - Continuance.
- Sec. 1924. - Membership, appointment, and composition.
- Sec. 1925. - Quorum.
- Sec. 1926. - Chairperson.
- Sec. 1927. - Removal.
- Sec. 1928. - Conflicts of interest.
- Sec. 1929. - Meetings and records.
- Sec. 1930. - Training.
ARTICLE 20
- BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 2001. - Minimum standard codes adopted.
- Sec. 2002. - Appendices.
- Sec. 2003. - Additional codes adopted.
- Sec. 2004. - Code remedial.
- Sec. 2005. - Conflict between or among codes and interpretations.
- Sec. 2006. - Federal and state authority.
- Sec. 2007. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 2008. - Existing buildings.
- Sec. 2009. - Building official.
- Sec. 2010. - Right of entry.
- Sec. 2011. - Stop work orders.
- Sec. 2012. - Unsafe buildings or systems.
- Sec. 2013. - Requirements not covered by code.
- Sec. 2014. - Alternate materials and methods.
- Sec. 2015. - Tests.
- DIVISION II. - PERMITS
- Sec. 2021. - Permit application—When required.
- Sec. 2022. - Work authorized.
- Sec. 2023. - Minor repairs.
- Sec. 2024. - Information required.
- Sec. 2025. - Time limitations.
- Sec. 2026. - Drawings and specifications—Requirements.
- Sec. 2027. - Drawings and specifications—Additional data.
- Sec. 2028. - Drawings and specifications—Design professional.
- Sec. 2029. - Structural and fire resistance integrity.
- Sec. 2030. - Site drawings.
- Sec. 2031. - Fees.
- Sec. 2032. - Work commencing before permit issuance.
- Sec. 2033. - Hazardous occupancies.
- Sec. 2034. - Examination of documents and plan review.
- Sec. 2035. - Action on permit.
- Sec. 2036. - Special foundation permit.
- Sec. 2037. - Public right-of-way.
- Sec. 2038. - Contractor responsibilities.
- Sec. 2039. - Conditions of permit—Permit intent.
- Sec. 2040. - Conditions of permit—Permit issued on basis of an affidavit.
- Sec. 2041. - Duration of permit validity.
- Sec. 2042. - Revocation of permits.
- DIVISION III. - INSPECTIONS
- Sec. 2051. - Inspections generally.
- Sec. 2052. - Manufacturers and fabricators.
- Sec. 2053. - Inspection service.
- Sec. 2054. - Inspections prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy or completion.
- Sec. 2055. - Building.
- Sec. 2056. - Electrical.
- Sec. 2057. - Plumbing.
- Sec. 2058. - Mechanical.
- Sec. 2059. - Gas.
- Sec. 2060. - Energy.
- Sec. 2061. - Written release.
- Sec. 2062. - Reinforcing steel, structural frames, insulation, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical systems.
- Sec. 2063. - Plaster fire protection.
- Sec. 2064. - Third party inspections definitions.
- Sec. 2065. - Third party inspection and plans review program.
- Sec. 2066. - Inspections types.
- Sec. 2067. - Approved third party inspector qualifications.
- Sec. 2068. - Procedures for conducting third party inspections.
- Sec. 2069. - Approved third party plans reviewer qualifications.
- Sec. 2070. - Procedures for conducting third party plan reviews.
- DIVISION IV. - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- Sec. 2071. - Building certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 2072. - Issuance.
- Sec. 2073. - Temporary/partial occupancy.
- Sec. 2074. - Existing building certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 2075. - Certificate of completion.
- Sec. 2076. - Connection of service utilities.
- Sec. 2077. - Temporary connection.
- Sec. 2078. - Authority to disconnect service utilities.
- Sec. 2079. - Floor loads.
- Sec. 2080. - Storage and factory-industrial occupancies.
- Sec. 2081. - Signs required.
ARTICLE 21
- ILLEGAL DISCHARGE AND ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS
Sections
- Sec. 2101.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 2102. - Applicability.
- Sec. 2103. - Compatibility with other regulations.
- Sec. 2104. - Severability.
- Sec. 2105. - Responsibility for administration.
- Sec. 2106. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2107. - Prohibition of illicit discharges.
- Sec. 2108. - Prohibition of illegal connections.
- Sec. 2109. - Industrial or construction activity discharge.
- Sec. 2110. - Access and inspection of properties and facilities.
- Sec. 2111. - Notification of accidental discharges and spills.
- Sec. 2112. - Violations.
- Sec. 2113. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 2114. - Illustrative remedial actions for violations.
- Sec. 2115. - Appeal of notice of violation.
- Sec. 2116. - Enforcement measures after appeal.
- Sec. 2117. - Costs of abatement of a violation.
- Sec. 2118. - Civil penalties.
- Sec. 2119. - Criminal penalties.
- Sec. 2120. - Violations deemed a public nuisance.
- Sec. 2121. - Remedies not exclusive.
ARTICLE 22
- ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION I. - ADMINISTRATION
- DIVISION II. - INTERPRETATION
- DIVISION III. - ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 2221. - Definitions.
- Sec. 2222. - Enforcement generally.
- Sec. 2223. - Authority to enter property and inspect.
- Sec. 2224. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 2225. - Stop work order.
- Sec. 2226. - Cease and desist order.
- Sec. 2227. - Violations.
- Sec. 2228. - Service of citation.
- Sec. 2229. - Referral of violation to county attorney.
- Sec. 2230. - Violation a misdemeanor.
- Sec. 2231. - Failure to obtain a development permit for land-disturbing activity.
- Sec. 2232. - Civil monetary penalties.
- Sec. 2233. - Additional remedies.