Jonestown City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
ENACTMENT AND LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS
Sections
- Division 1.1 Enactment
- Division 1.2 Legal Status
ARTICLE 2
ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- Division 2.1 Zoning Districts
ARTICLE 3
LAND USE
Sections
- Division 3.1 Land Uses by Zoning District
- § 3.1.1 General parameters for determining permitted land uses
- § 3.1.2 Governmental, utility and institutional district "GUI"
- § 3.1.3 "R-R" rural residential district
- § 3.1.4 Single-family residential district "R-1"
- § 3.1.5 Two-family residential district "R-2"
- § 3.1.6 Multifamily residential district "R-3"
- § 3.1.7 Manufactured home - district "M-1"
- § 3.1.8 Manufactured home park or subdivision - district "M-2"
- § 3.1.9 RV park district "RV"
- § 3.1.10 Professional and office district "O"
- § 3.1.11 Business - light commercial district "B-1"
- § 3.1.12 Business - general commercial district "B-2"
- § 3.1.13 Light industrial - district "I-1"
- § 3.1.14 Planned unit development district ("PUD")
- § 3.1.15 FM-corridor overlay district (FM-1)
- § 3.1.16 Short-term rental overlay district (STR-1)
- § 3.1.17 Temporary district (T)
- § 3.1.18 Conditional uses
- § 3.1.19 Nonconforming uses
- § 3.1.20 Accessory uses
- Division 3.2 Supplemental Regulations for Zoning Districts
- § 3.2.1 Mobile homes, manufactured homes and modular, industrial housing
- § 3.2.2 Mobile homes and manufactured homes
- § 3.2.3 Industrialized housing building unit standards
- § 3.2.4 Parking
- § 3.2.5.1 Purpose
- § 3.2.5.2 Scope and applicability
- § 3.2.5.3 Jurisdiction
- § 3.2.5.4 Nonconforming existing lighting
- § 3.2.5.5 Lighting zones
- § 3.2.5.6 Exemptions
- § 3.2.5.7 Prohibited lighting
- § 3.2.5.8 Shielding and installation requirements
- § 3.2.5.9 Lighting curfew
- § 3.2.5.10 Lighting plans
- § 3.2.5.11 Height limits
- § 3.2.5.12 Lighting under canopies, building overhangs, or roof eaves
- § 3.2.5.13 Lighting by permit
- § 3.2.6.1 Purpose
- § 3.2.6.2 Applicability
- § 3.2.6.3 Definitions
- § 3.2.6.4 Exemptions
- § 3.2.6.5 Landscape permit requirements for one new single-family residence
- § 3.2.6.6 Approved landscape plan required for all development that is not one single-family residence
- § 3.2.6.7 Landscape plan requirements
- § 3.2.6.8 Protection of rare, threatened and endangered flora and fauna required for new subdivisions and commercial developments
- § 3.2.6.9 Natural area(s) and preservation required as part of landscape plan for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial and multifamily developments
- § 3.2.6.10 Impact and screening buffers required as part of landscape plan for new subdivisions and commercial developments
- § 3.2.6.11 Natural area vegetation buffers required as part of landscape plan for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial or multifamily or multi-use developments
- § 3.2.6.12 Diversity of appropriate native plants required as part of landscape plan for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial, or multifamily developments
- § 3.2.6.13 Minimum landscape requirements required as part of landscape plan for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial, or multifamily developments
- § 3.2.6.14 Percentage and size requirements for newly planted plants for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial, or multifamily developments
- § 3.2.6.15 Maintenance plan required as part of landscape plan
- § 3.2.6.16 Management plan required as part of landscape plan for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial, or multifamily developments
- § 3.2.6.17 Ownership and management of preservation management area(s)
- § 3.2.6.18 Legal instrument for permanent protection of management areas
- § 3.2.6.19 Alternative landscape plan
- § 3.2.6.20 Irrigation plan required for proposed irrigation systems
- § 3.2.6.21 Irrigation permit and requirements
- § 3.2.6.22 Exceptions to tree removal
- § 3.2.6.23 Heritage tree preservation requirements
- § 3.2.6.24 Protected and heritage tree preservation requirements
- § 3.2.6.25 Heritage tree preservation requirements for removal
- § 3.2.6.26 Mitigation for removal of a heritage or protected tree; tree planting credits
- § 3.2.6.27 Tree replacement requirements
- § 3.2.6.28 Tree protection standards
- § 3.2.6.29 Prohibited activities in root zone of protected and heritage trees
- § 3.2.6.30 Pre-construction requirements
- § 3.2.6.31 Eradication of stumps
- § 3.2.6.32 Alternative tree preservation
- § 3.2.6.33 Nonnative invasive plants/prohibited trees/plants
- § 3.2.6.34 Landscaping incentives for new subdivisions and commercial, industrial multi-use or multifamily developments
- § 3.2.6.35 Education
- § 3.2.6.36 Landscaping standards
- § 3.2.6.37 Landscape requirements for multifamily, industrial and commercial developments
- § 3.2.6.38 Landscape requirements for residential districts other than multifamily
- § 3.2.6.39 Required area to be landscaped
- § 3.2.6.40 Intersection landscaping
- § 3.2.6.41 Replacement landscaping required
- § 3.2.6.42 Riparian buffers
- § 3.2.6.43 Screening buffers
- § 3.2.6.44 Tree mitigation fund
- § 3.2.6.45 Violation
- § 3.2.6.46 Variance procedures
- § 3.2.6.47 Inspections
- § 3.2.6.48 Fees
- § 3.2.6.49 Penalty
- § 3.2.7.1 Fences and walls
- § 3.2.8.1 Criteria for boat docks
- § 3.2.9 Outdoor storage and display of merchandise
- § 3.2.10 Criteria for home-based business
- § 3.2.11 Criteria for alcoholic beverage sales, on-premises and off-premises
- Division 3.3 Site Development and Concept Plans
- § 3.3.1.1 Title
- § 3.3.1.2 Purpose and intent
- § 3.3.1.3 Applicability
- § 3.3.1.4 Violations; penalty; enforcement
- § 3.3.2.1 Purpose
- § 3.3.2.2 Applicability; exceptions
- § 3.3.2.3 Required
- § 3.3.2.4 Issuance of building permits
- § 3.3.2.5 Procedures
- § 3.3.2.6 Compliance with zoning and subdivision requirements
- § 3.3.2.7 Form and contents
- § 3.3.2.8 Development standards
- § 3.3.2.9 Fees
- § 3.3.2.10 Violations
- § 3.3.3 Concept plan
- § 3.3.4 Site development plan
- Division 3.4 Building Regulations
- § 3.4.1 Generally
- § 3.4.2.1 Title
- § 3.4.2.2 Purpose
- § 3.4.2.3 Applicability
- § 3.4.2.4 Compliance with environmental protection laws
- § 3.4.2.5 Conflicting regulations
- § 3.4.2.6 Powers and duties; liability of enforcement officers
- § 3.4.2.7 Minimum standards for residential buildings
- § 3.4.2.8 Minimum standards for nonresidential buildings
- § 3.4.2.9 Access to gated communities for emergency vehicles
- Division 3.5 Permits
- § 3.5.1 Required permits
- § 3.5.2 Minor improvements and ordinary repairs
- § 3.5.3 Conditions; duties of permittee
- § 3.5.4 Denial, suspension, or revocation
- § 3.5.5 Variances
- § 3.5.6 Appeals
- § 3.5.7 Site clearance, excavation, grading, and land fill permit
- § 3.5.8 Blasting permit
- § 3.5.9 Building permit
- § 3.5.10 Moving permit
- § 3.5.11 Overhead utility development permit
- Division 3.6 Inspections
- Division 3.7 Technical Codes
- § 3.7.1.1 Conflicts with adopted codes
- § 3.7.1.2 Availability of copies of adopted codes
- § 3.7.1.3 Jurisdiction
- § 3.7.2.1 Adopted
- § 3.7.2.2 References to other codes
- § 3.7.3.1 Adopted
- § 3.7.3.2 Repairs or remodeling; accessory buildings
- § 3.7.3.3 References to other codes
- § 3.7.4 Energy conservation code; adopted
- § 3.7.5 Plumbing code; adopted
- § 3.7.6 Mechanical code; adopted
- § 3.7.7.1 Adopted
- § 3.7.7.2 Licensing of electricians
- § 3.7.7.3 Persons authorized to obtain permits; responsibility for work
- § 3.7.7.4 Additional standards
- § 3.7.8 Fuel gas code; adopted
- § 3.7.9.1 Definition
- § 3.7.9.2 Fire code official to administer
- § 3.7.9.3 Application within corporate limits of city
- § 3.7.9.4 Interpretation
- § 3.7.9.5 Enforcement
- § 3.7.9.6 Fire marshal
- § 3.7.10 Swimming pool and spa code; adopted
- § 3.7.11 Existing building code; adopted
- § 3.7.12 Property maintenance code; adopted
- § 3.7.13 Utility construction code
- Division 3.8 Demolition of Structures
- Division 3.9 Substandard Buildings
- § 3.9.1.1 General provisions
- § 3.9.1.2 Substandard residential buildings
- § 3.9.1.3 Substandard nonresidential buildings and structures
- § 3.9.1.4 Declaration of nuisance; abatement
- § 3.9.2.1 Application of international property maintenance code
- § 3.9.2.2 Chapter 214 adopted
- § 3.9.2.3 Substandard building regulations adopted
- § 3.9.2.4 Dangerous buildings declared a nuisance
- § 3.9.2.5 Inspections and duties of the code enforcement authority
- § 3.9.2.6 Notice of dangerous building or dangerous condition of property
- § 3.9.2.7 Sufficiency of notice
- § 3.9.2.8 Securing dangerous building
- § 3.9.2.9 Duties of the board of adjustments and appeals
- § 3.9.2.10 Appeal of the board of adjustments and appeals order
- § 3.9.2.11 Same–city council action
- § 3.9.2.12 Same–judicial review
- § 3.9.2.13 Assessment of expenses and penalties
- § 3.9.2.14 Violations
- § 3.9.2.15 Penalty
- § 3.9.2.16 Enforcement of regulations
- Division 3.10 Utility Development Standards
ARTICLE 4
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Sections
- Division 4.1 Generally
- § 4.1.1 Nonpoint source
- § 4.1.2.1 Short title
- § 4.1.2.2 Statutory authorization
- § 4.1.2.3 Findings of fact
- § 4.1.2.4 Statement of purpose
- § 4.1.2.5 Methods of reducing flood losses
- § 4.1.2.6 Lands to which this article applies
- § 4.1.2.7 Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard
- § 4.1.2.8 Compliance
- § 4.1.2.9 Abrogation and greater restrictions
- § 4.1.2.10 Interpretation
- § 4.1.2.11 Warning and disclaimer of liability
- § 4.1.2.12 Declaration of nuisance
- § 4.1.2.13 Penalties for noncompliance; enforcement
- Division 4.2 Administration
- Division 4.3 Flood Hazard Reduction Standards
- Division 4.4 Variances
ARTICLE 5
SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Sections
- Division 5.1 Generally
- Division 5.2 Procedure
- § 5.2.1 General procedure
- § 5.2.1.1 Platting process
- § 5.2.1.2 Stages of subdivision approval
- § 5.2.2 Pre-application conference
- § 5.2.3 Platting plan
- § 5.2.4 Preliminary plat
- § 5.2.5 Construction plans
- § 5.2.6 Final plat
- § 5.2.7 Amended plats
- § 5.2.8 Minor plats
- § 5.2.9 Vacation and replats
- § 5.2.10 Assurances for completion of improvements
- Division 5.3 Design Standards for Improvements
- Division 5.4 Improvements
- Division 5.5 Administration
ARTICLE 6
ACCESS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CIRCULATION
Sections
- Division 6.1 Generally
- Division 6.2 Excavation or Construction in Right-of-Way
- § 6.2.1.1 Purpose
- § 6.2.1.2 Findings of fact
- § 6.2.1.3 Permission required for use or occupation of street or right-of-way; jurisdiction of city
- § 6.2.1.4 Permission required for alteration or occupation of city facilities or lands
- § 6.2.1.5 Inspections; stop-work order; correction of violations
- § 6.2.1.6 Responsibility for costs of correction of unauthorized work
- § 6.2.1.7 City's rights reserved
- § 6.2.1.8 Enforcement
- § 6.2.1.9 Penalty
- § 6.2.1.10 Court proceedings
- § 6.2.1.11 Indemnification
- § 6.2.1.12 Governmental immunity
- § 6.2.2.1 Generally
- § 6.2.2.2 Activities requiring permit
- § 6.2.2.3 Fees
- § 6.2.2.4 Duration
- § 6.2.2.5 Application
- § 6.2.2.6 Refusal or modification
- § 6.2.2.7 Factors to be considered in review
- § 6.2.2.8 Appeals
- § 6.2.2.9 Conditions
- § 6.2.2.10 Revocation
- § 6.2.2.11 Appeals
- § 6.2.2.12 Franchise holders
- § 6.2.2.13 Certified telecommunications providers
- § 6.2.3.1 Bond or other security required
- § 6.2.3.2 Form, amount, and conditions in bond
- § 6.2.3.3 Maintenance provisions in bond
- § 6.2.3.4 Withdrawal of surety on bond
- § 6.2.3.5 Authority to waive procedures in emergency conditions
- § 6.2.3.6 Determination as to date work was commenced
- § 6.2.3.7 Liability for costs when work completed by city
- § 6.2.3.8 Responsibility for repair of defective work
- § 6.2.4.1 Generally
- § 6.2.4.2 Quality of work; barricades and other safeguards
- § 6.2.4.3 Obstructions
- § 6.2.4.4 Restoration of right-of-way; repair of damage to streets or other property
- § 6.2.4.5 Removal or repair of incomplete or defective construction
- § 6.2.4.6 Excavations
- § 6.2.4.7 Relocation of facilities
- § 6.2.4.8 Traffic interference
- § 6.2.4.9 Maintenance of facilities
- § 6.2.4.10 Tree trimming
- § 6.2.4.11 Abatement of violations
- § 6.2.4.12 Emergency work by city
- § 6.2.5.1 Copy of permit to be kept at job site; coordination with city
- § 6.2.5.2 Verification of location of existing utilities
- § 6.2.5.3 Traffic safety
- § 6.2.5.4 Method of construction
- § 6.2.5.5 Concrete slab design
- § 6.2.5.6 Asphalt
- § 6.2.5.7 Access
- § 6.2.5.8 Restoration of right-of-way
- § 6.2.5.9 Repair of damage
- § 6.2.5.10 Protection of existing facilities
- § 6.2.5.11 Erosion control; placement of markers and barricades
- § 6.2.5.12 Work on weekends, nights, or holidays
- § 6.2.5.13 Notification of damage; notification of commencement of work
- § 6.2.5.14 Responsibility of workmanship and damages
- Division 6.3 Wireless Service Small Cells
- Division 6.4 Driveways
ARTICLE 7
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Division 7.1 Generally
- Division 7.2 Public Hearing Approvals
- Division 7.3 Vested Rights and Rights of Continued Use
ARTICLE 8
ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Division 8.1 Purpose and Applicability
- Division 8.2 Administrative Enforcement Powers and Duties
- Division 8.3 Violations and Remedies
- § 8.3.1 Violations
- § 8.3.2 Enforcement actions; notices
- § 8.3.3 Abatement of nuisances without notice
- § 8.3.4 Performance of work by city
- § 8.3.5 Collection of city's costs
- § 8.3.6 Offenses; penalty
- § 8.3.7 Additional remedies
- § 8.3.8 Certificate of occupancy required prior to connection of utility service
- § 8.3.9 Property owner presumed responsible for violation
- § 8.3.10 Securing of dangerous or unoccupied building by city
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