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Ladd City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

12 - GENERAL REGULATIONS

Sections:


17.12.010 - Principal uses.

Only those principal uses specified for a district or on a planned development plat, their essential services, and the uses mentioned in Sections 17.12.020 through 17.12.050 shall be permitted in that district.

(§2.21 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.020 - Accessory uses and structures.

Accessory uses and structures are permitted in any district but not until their principal structure is present or under construction.

(§2.22 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.030 - Special uses.

Special uses and their accessory uses are permitted in districts as specified but only according to the special use provisions set out in Sections 17.72.050 through 17.72.080.

(§2.23 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.040 - Unclassified or unspecified uses.

In case of uncertainty where the enforcing officer is unable to determine literally where a use is permitted as a principal or accessory use, he shall apply to the zoning board of appeals for an interpretation.

(§2.24 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.050 - Temporary uses.

Temporary uses, such as real estate sales' field offices or shelters for materials and equipment being used in the construction of a permanent structure, are permitted while sales or construction are in progress.

(§2.25 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.060 - Performance standards.

Performance standards listed in Chapter 17.80 shall apply to all uses in all districts.

(§2.26 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.070 - Soil conditions.

No land shall be used or structure erected where the land is held unsuitable for such use or structure by the village plan commission by reason of flooding, concentrated runoff, inadequate drainage, adverse soil or rock formation, unfavorable topography, low percolation rate or bearing strength, erosion susceptibility, or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of this community. The village plan commission, in applying the provisions of this section, shall, in writing, recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusion that the land is not suitable for certain uses. The applicant shall have an opportunity to present evidence contesting such unsuitability if he so desires; thereafter, the village plan commission may affirm, modify, or withdraw its determination of unsuitability.

(§2.31 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).

17.12.080 - Noise.

Sirens, whistles, and bells which are maintained and utilized solely to serve a public purpose are exempt from the sound level standards of this title.

(§2.55 of Ord. dated 10/24/77: (part) of Ord. dated 11/2/65).