Jamestown City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
Sections
- Sec. 1.1.- Short Title.
- Sec. 1.2. - Enactment and Repeal.
- Sec. 1.3. - Purpose.
- Sec. 1.4. - Guiding Principles.
- Sec. 1.5. - Relationship to Comprehensive Plan.
- Sec. 1.6. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 1.7. - Authority.
- Sec. 1.8. - Conflict or Inconsistency with Other Laws, Covenants, Deed Restrictions, or Agreements.
- Sec. 1.9. - Severability.
- Sec. 1.10. - Interpretation of Ordinance.
- Sec. 1.11. - Rules of Construction.
- Sec. 1.12. - Compliance.
- Sec. 1.13. - Establishment of Official Zoning Map.
- Sec. 1.14. - Interpretation of District Boundaries.
- Sec. 1.15. - Conflicts of Interest.
ARTICLE 2
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 2.1.- General Requirements.
- Sec. 2.2. - Street Frontage Required.
- Sec. 2.3. - One Principal Building on a Lot; Exceptions.
- Sec. 2.4. - Lot Size.
- Sec. 2.5. - Lot Width.
- Sec. 2.6. - Yard Designation.
- Sec. 2.7. - Yard Dimensions for Corner Lots.
- Sec. 2.8. - Through Lots.
- Sec. 2.9. - Height Limitation.
- Sec. 2.10. - Structures and Uses Limited in Yards.
- Sec. 2.11. - Clear Sight Triangle at Street Intersection.
- Sec. 2.12. - Building Separation.
- Sec. 2.13. - Permitted Accessory Uses in All Districts.
- Sec. 2.14. - Standards for Construction; Developer Responsibility.
- Sec. 2.15. - Guarantee in Lieu of Construction of Required Improvements.
- Sec. 2.16. - Regulation of Nuisances.
- Sec. 2.17. - General Standards for Driveway Permitting.
- Sec. 2.18. - Special Requirements for Lots along Thoroughfares.
- Sec. 2.19. - Standards for Residential Garages and Parking in Residential Districts.
- Sec. 2.20. - Sidewalks for New Development and Expansion/Improvement of Existing Development.
- Sec. 2.21. - Green Building Incentives.
- Sec. 2.22. - Utility Standards.
- Sec. 2.23. - Regulations for Residential Detached Accessory Structures.
ARTICLE 7
PERMITS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- Sec. 7.1.- Permit and/or Approval Required.
- Sec. 7.2. - Periodic Inspections.
- Sec. 7.3. - Permit Expiration.
- Sec. 7.4. - Certificates Issued by the County.
- Sec. 7.5. - Zoning Permits (Development Clearance Certificates).
- Sec. 7.6. - Special Events/Temporary Structures Permits.
- Sec. 7.7. - Site Development Plan Review.
- Sec. 7.8. - Special Use Permits.
- Sec. 7.9. - Uses with Additional Standards.
- Sec. 7.10. - Sign permits.
- Sec. 7.11. - Subdivision Plat Approval.
- Sec. 7.12. - Floodplain Development and Certification Permit.
- Sec. 7.13. - Stormwater Discharge Permits.
- Sec. 7.14. - Watershed Permit.
- Sec. 7.15. - Zoning Vested Rights Approval.
- Sec. 7.16. - Notices and Public Hearings.
ARTICLE 9
BUILDING AND LOT TYPE STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 9.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 9.2. - Detached House Lot and Building Type.
- Sec. 9.3. - Attached House Lot Type and Building Type Standards.
- Sec. 9.4. - Multi-Family Lot Type and Building Type Standards.
- Sec. 9.5. - Civic Building Lot and Building Type.
- Sec. 9.6. - Shopfront Commercial Lot and Building Type.
- Sec. 9.7. - Urban Workplace Lot and Building Type.
- Sec. 9.8. - Highway Lot Type and Building Type Standards.
ARTICLE 11
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS AND TREE PROTECTION
Sections
- Sec. 11.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 11.2. - Administration.
- Sec. 11.3. - Applicability.
- Sec. 11.4. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 11.5. - Landscape Plan Procedures.
- Sec. 11.6. - Landscape Requirements.
- Sec. 11.7. - Reforestation of Slopes Steeper than 3:1.
- Sec. 11.8. - Tree Conservation and Protection.
- Sec. 11.9. - Tree Credits.
- Sec. 11.10. - Activities Requiring a Tree Disturbance Permit.
- Sec. 11.11. - Rare and Specimen Trees.
- Sec. 11.12. - Land Being Developed (Outside the TCA).
- Sec. 11.13. - Public Trees—Maintenance and Protection.
- Sec. 11.14. - Hazard Trees.
- Sec. 11.15. - Species Selection and Planting Techniques.
- Sec. 11.16. - Maintenance of Regulated Planting Spaces.
- Sec. 11.17. - Regulation of Tree Care Professionals.
- Sec. 11.18. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE 12
OFF-STREET PARKING, STACKING, AND LOADING AREAS
Sections
- Sec. 12.1.- Off-Street Parking, Stacking, and Loading Space Required.
- Sec. 12.2. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 12.3. - Access.
- Sec. 12.4. - Use for No Other Purpose.
- Sec. 12.5. - Requirements for Change in Use.
- Sec. 12.6. - Accessible Spaces.
- Sec. 12.7. - Bicycle Parking.
- Sec. 12.8. - Overflow Parking.
- Sec. 12.9. - Parking of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Districts.
- Sec. 12.10. - Off-Street Parking.
- Sec. 12.11. - Off-Street Parking Requirements.
- Sec. 12.12. - Off-Street Parking Exceptions.
- Sec. 12.13. - Loading Areas.
ARTICLE 17
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 17.1.- Title.
- Sec. 17.2. - Applicability and Purpose.
- Sec. 17.3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 17.4. - Applicability.
- Sec. 17.5. - Prohibited Signs and Sign Characteristics.
- Sec. 17.6. - Exempt Signs.
- Sec. 17.7. - Design and Dimensional Requirements for Permanent Signs Requiring a Permit.
- Sec. 17.8. - Temporary Signs.
- Sec. 17.9. - Signs Located in Local Historic Districts.
- Sec. 17.10. - Master Sign Plan.
- Sec. 17.11. - Permitting.
- Sec. 17.12. - Nonconforming Signs.
- Sec. 17.13. - Abandoned Signs.
- Sec. 17.14. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 17.15. - Design Guidelines.
ARTICLE 18
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Sections
- Sec. 18.1.- Introduction.
- Sec. 18.2. - Flood Damage Prevention.
- Sec. 18.3. - Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
- Sec. 18.4. - Flood Plain Development Application, Permit and Certification Requirement.
- Sec. 18.5. - Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.
- Sec. 18.6. - Standards for Streams Without Base Flood Elevation.
- Sec. 18.7. - Standards for Riverine Floodplains with BFE but Without Established Floodways or Non-Encroachment Areas.
- Sec. 18.8. - Floodways and Non-Encroachment Areas.
- Sec. 18.9. - Standards for Areas of Shallow Flooding (Zone AO).
- Sec. 18.10. - Corrective Procedures.
- Sec. 18.11. - Variance Procedures.
- Sec. 18.12. - Flood Control Appeals.
- Sec. 18.13. - Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
- Sec. 18.14. - Enforcement Officer.
- Sec. 18.15. - Notice of Violation.
- Sec. 18.16. - Flood Hazard Administrator and/or Enforcement Officer Duties.
ARTICLE 19
WATERSHED PROTECTION ORDINANCE
Sections
- SECTION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 19.1. - Title.
- Sec. 19.2. - Purpose and Authority.
- Sec. 19.3. - Findings.
- Sec. 19.4. - Specific.
- Sec. 19.5. - Applicability and Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 19.6. - Water Supply Overlay District Descriptions and Boundaries.
- Sec. 19.7. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 19.8. - Delegation of Authority.
- Sec. 19.9. - Usage.
- Sec. 19.10. - Measurement and Computation.
- Sec. 19.11. - Design Manual.
- Sec. 19.12. - Relationship to Other Laws, Regulations and Private Agreements.
- Sec. 19.13. - Severability.
- Sec. 19.14. - Effective Date and Transitional Provisions.
- SECTION 2. - ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
- SECTION 3. - STANDARDS
- SECTION 4. - MAINTENANCE
- SECTION 5. - ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATIONS
- SECTION 6. - BUFFER REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE WATERS
- SECTION 7. - DEFINITIONS
- SECTION 8. - ILLICIT DISCHARGES
ARTICLE 20
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL1
Sections
- Sec. 20.1.- General Requirements.
- Sec. 20.2. - Basic Control Objectives.
- Sec. 20.3. - Mandatory Standards for Land Disturbing Activity.
- Sec. 20.4. - Design and Performance Standards.
- Sec. 20.5. - Storm Water Outlet Protection.
- Sec. 20.6. - Borrow and Waste Areas.
- Sec. 20.7. - Access and Haul Roads.
- Sec. 20.8. - Operations in Lakes or Natural Watercourses.
- Sec. 20.9. - Responsibility for Maintenance.
- Sec. 20.10. - Additional Measures.
- Sec. 20.11. - Existing Uncovered Areas.
- Sec. 20.12. - Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans.
- Sec. 20.13. - Amendments to Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Requirements.
- Sec. 20.14. - Civil Penalties—Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
- Sec. 20.15. - Criminal Penalty—Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
- Sec. 20.16. - Injunctive Relief—Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.
ARTICLE 23
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 23.1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 23.2. - Enforcement Officer.
- Sec. 23.3. - Violations.
- Sec. 23.4. - Enforcement Intent.
- Sec. 23.5. - Enforcement Procedure.
- Sec. 23.6. - Remedies.
- Sec. 23.7. - Civil Penalties—Assessment and Procedures.
- Sec. 23.8. - Other Powers and Actions.
- Sec. 23.9. - Remedies Cumulative and Continuous.
- Sec. 23.10. - Summary Removal of Signs/Sign Structure; Remove Orders for Signs/Sign Structure.
ARTICLE 24
NUISANCE ABATEMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CODE AND MINIMUM HOUSING CODE
Sections
- Sec. 24.1.- Title.
- Sec. 24.2. - Purpose.
- Sec. 24.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 24.4. - Minimum Housing Regulations.
- Sec. 24.5. - Maintenance of Structures.
- Sec. 24.6. - Maintenance of Property and Premises.
- Sec. 24.7. - Administration.
- Sec. 24.8. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 24.9. - Non-Residential Building Code, Minimum Standards for Nonresidential Buildings and Structures.
- Sec. 24.10. - Non-Residential Maintenance Code.
ARTICLE 25
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR COMPLEXES
Sections
- Sec. 25.1.- Purpose and Legislative Intent.
- Sec. 25.2. - Severability.
- Sec. 25.3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 25.4. - General Policies and Procedures for Applications Under This Section.
- Sec. 25.5. - Responsible Party(s).
- Sec. 25.6. - Fees.
- Sec. 25.7. - Existing Facilities and Complexes.
- Sec. 25.8. - Certificate of Completion.
- Sec. 25.9. - Exclusions.
- Sec. 25.10. - Application Requirements for a New tower or Support Structure or for a Substantial Modification or Co-location.
- Sec. 25.11. - Expedited application Process for Substantial Modifications and Substantial Co-locations.
- Sec. 25.12. - Requirements for Eligible Facility Co-locations or Modifications.
- Sec. 25.13. - Location of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
- Sec. 25.14. - Type and Height of Towers.
- Sec. 25.15. - Visibility and Aesthetics.
- Sec. 25.16. - Security.
- Sec. 25.17. - Signage.
- Sec. 25.18. - Setback and Fall Zone.
- Sec. 25.19. - Retention of Expert Assistance Cost to be Borne by Applicant.
- Sec. 25.20. - Procedural Requirements for a Granting a Special Use Permit.
- Sec. 25.21. - Action on an Application.
- Sec. 25.22. - Transfer or Assignment.
- Sec. 25.23. - Violations.
- Sec. 25.24. - Removal and Performance Security.
- Sec. 25.25. - Reservation of Authority to Inspect Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
- Sec. 25.26. - Liability Insurance.
- Sec. 25.27. - Indemnification.
- Sec. 25.28. - Fines.
- Sec. 25.29. - Default and/or Revocation.
- Sec. 25.30. - Moving or Removal of Co-Located Facilities and Equipment.
- Sec. 25.31. - RF Emissions.
- Sec. 25.32. - Relief.
- Sec. 25.33. - Adherence to State and/or Federal Rules and Regulations.
- Sec. 25.34. - Conflict with Other Laws.
- Sec. 25.35. - Effective Date.
- Sec. 25.36. - Authority.