Lafayette City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
SECTION 26
6.- APPLICATION
Sections
SECTION 26
12.- DEVELOPING RESOURCE DISTRICT
Sections
- Sec. 26-12-1.- Developing resource district, description.
- Sec. 26-12-2. - Schedule of uses.
- Sec. 26-12-3. - Schedule of requirements.
- Sec. 26-12-4. - Rezoning required.
- Sec. 26-12-5. - Park dedication requirements and water rights.
- Sec. 26-12-6. - Deferral of park dedication requirements and water rights.
SECTION 26
14.- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 26-14-1.- Land and building use regulations.
- Sec. 26-14-2. - Utilities.
- Sec. 26-14-3. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 26-14-4. - Frontage.
- Sec. 26-14-5. - Reserved.
- Sec. 26-14-6. - Yard requirements.
- Sec. 26-14-7. - Fences, hedges and walls.
- Sec. 26-14-8. - Height provisions.
- Sec. 26-14-9. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 26-14-10. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 26-14-11. - Restrictions applicable to registered sex offenders.
- Sec. 26-14-12. - Halfway houses.
- Sec. 26-14-13. - Temporary real estate office, construction office or storage building.
- Sec. 26-14-14. - Recreational vehicles and trailers.
- Sec. 26-14-15. - Permanent outdoor sales, storage or display of merchandise.
- Sec. 26-14-15.1. - Temporary outdoor sales, storage or display of merchandise.
- Sec. 26-14-16. - Sight vision clearance area.
- Sec. 26-14-17. - Principal buildings.
- Sec. 26-14-18. - Principal uses.
- Sec. 26-14-19. - Accessory buildings, structures and dwelling units.
- Sec. 26-14-20. - Vacation of roadways and easements.
- Sec. 26-14-21. - Amateur radio antennas and towers.
- Sec. 26-14-22. - Short-term rentals.
SECTION 26
15.5.- SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Sections
- Sec. 26-15.5-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 26-15.5-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 26-15.5-11. - Interior lighting regulations.
- Sec. 26-15.5-12. - Location of sexually oriented businesses.
- Sec. 26-15.5-13. - Measurement of distance.
- Sec. 26-15.5-14. - Other locational regulations.
- Sec. 26-15.5-15. - Stage required in adult cabaret and adult theater.
- Sec. 26-15.5-16. - Conduct in sexually oriented business.
- Sec. 26-15.5-17. - Employee tips.
- Sec. 26-15.5-18. - Unlawful acts.
- Sec. 26-15.5-19. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 26-15.5-20. - Regulation of peep booths.
- Sec. 26-15.5-21. - Hours of operation.
- Sec. 26-15.5-22. - Minimum age.
SECTION 26
16.- REVIEW PROCEDURES2
Sections
- Sec. 26-16-1.- Review procedures, general.
- Sec. 26-16-2. - Required process.
- Sec. 26-16-3. - Preapplication conferences.
- Sec. 26-16-4. - Sketch plans and preliminary plans.
- Sec. 26-16-5. - Final plan.
- Sec. 26-16-6. - Staff review of certain applications.
- Sec. 26-16-6.1 - Special use review.
- Sec. 26-16-7. - Site plan and architectural review.
- Sec. 26-16-7.1. - Site plan/architectural review criteria.
- Sec. 26-16-7.2. - Additional site plan/architectural review criteria for drive-up restaurants, gas stations (fuel facilities), car washes, and drive-up facilities.
- Sec. 26-16-8. - Zoning/rezoning criteria.
- Sec. 26-16-8.1. - Zoning/rezoning procedures.
- Sec. 26-16-8.2. - Waiver of certain rights.
- Sec. 26-16-9. - Public notice requirement.
- Sec. 26-16-10. - Amendments to approved applications.
- Sec. 26-16-10.1. - Reserved.
- Sec. 26-16-11. - Vested property rights.
SECTION 26
17.- APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 26-17-1.- Application requirements, general.
- Sec. 26-17-2. - Drawing and report requirements.
- Sec. 26-17-3. - Requirements applying to all applicants.
- Sec. 26-17-4. - Applications—Sketch plan.
- Sec. 26-17-5. - Same—Preliminary plan.
- Sec. 26-17-6. - Same—Final plans and plats.
- Sec. 26-17-7. - Same—Minor subdivision.
- Sec. 26-17-8. - Same—Special use.
- Sec. 26-17-9. - Same—Site plan/architectural review.
- Sec. 26-17-10. - Same—Annexation map.
- Sec. 26-17-11. - Same—Zoning/rezoning.
- Sec. 26-17-12. - Voiding of applications due to inaction by applicant.
SECTION 26
18.- PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS3
Sections
- Sec. 26-18-1.- Intent.
- Sec. 26-18-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 26-18-3. - Reserved.
- Sec. 26-18-4. - Approval.
- Sec. 26-18-5. - Review criteria.
- Sec. 26-18-6. - Uses permitted.
- Sec. 26-18-7. - Effects of the designation.
- Sec. 26-18-8. - Increased lot coverage.
- Sec. 26-18-9. - Maintenance of open space, open areas, recreational areas, walkways or private streets.
- Sec. 26-18-10. - Minimum spacing between structures.
- Sec. 26-18-11. - Off-street parking requirements.
- Sec. 26-18-12. - Conflicts with other provisions of the Municipal Code.
- Sec. 26-18-13. - Review and approval of TDR/PUDs.
SECTION 26
19.- DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 26-19-1.- Suitability of land for subdivision.
- Sec. 26-19-2. - Boundary survey and monumentation.
- Sec. 26-19-3. - Lot and block design.
- Sec. 26-19-4. - Planned unit development.
- Sec. 26-19-5. - Landscaping regulations and guidelines.
- Sec. 26-19-5.1. - Revegetation required.
- Sec. 26-19-6. - Street design.
- Sec. 26-19-7. - Alleys and easements.
- Sec. 26-19-8. - Street improvements.
- Sec. 26-19-9. - Drainage.
- Sec. 26-19-10. - Water distribution.
- Sec. 26-19-11. - Sanitary sewage collection.
- Sec. 26-19-12. - General utilities.
- Sec. 26-19-13. - Oversize reimbursement.
- Sec. 26-19-14. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 26-19-15. - Bicycle paths.
- Sec. 26-19-16. - Street lighting.
- Sec. 26-19-17. - As-built plans.
- Sec. 26-19-18. - Warranty time.
- Sec. 26-19-19. - Land dedication, general requirements.
- Sec. 26-19-20. - Method and amount of land dedicated.
- Sec. 26-19-21. - Credit for private recreation facilities.
- Sec. 26-19-22. - Cash payment in lieu of dedication.
- Sec. 26-19-22.1. - Land dedication deferral.
- Sec. 26-19-23. - Reservation of land for schools and other public agencies.
- Sec. 26-19-24. - Public art in lieu of fee.
- Sec. 26-19-25. - Refuse, waste, and recycling collection area.
SECTION 26
20.- OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 26-20-1.- Duty to provide off-street parking.
- Sec. 26-20-2. - Off-street parking spaces required.
- Sec. 26-20-2.1. - Off-street parking space calculation/Old Town nonconforming properties.
- Sec. 26-20-2.2. - Cash in lieu fee.
- Sec. 26-20-3. - Mixed uses.
- Sec. 26-20-4. - Parking requirements for uses not listed.
- Sec. 26-20-5. - Loading areas required for schools.
- Sec. 26-20-6. - Loading areas required; other.
- Sec. 26-20-7. - Maintenance required.
- Sec. 26-20-8. - Plans required.
- Sec. 26-20-9. - Change of use.
- Sec. 26-20-10. - Modification of requirements.
- Sec. 26-20-11. - Deferral of parking requirements.
- Sec. 26-20-12. - Parking reduction.
- Sec. 26-20-13. - Location of parking.
- Sec. 26-20-14. - Storage use prohibited.
- Sec. 26-20-15. - Site plan review.
- Sec. 26-20-16. - Design requirements.
- Sec. 26-20-17. - Completion of improvements.
- Sec. 26-20-18. - Interpretation of parking requirements.
SECTION 26
21.- SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 26-21-1.- Legislative intent.
- Sec. 26-21-2. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 26-21-3. - Permits and application.
- Sec. 26-21-4. - Revocation of permit.
- Sec. 26-21-5. - Identification and marking of signs.
- Sec. 26-21-6. - Inspections.
- Sec. 26-21-7. - Sign permit fees.
- Sec. 26-21-8. - Sign permits not required.
- Sec. 26-21-9. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 26-21-10. - Computation of sign area.
- Sec. 26-21-11. - Required setbacks for freestanding signs.
- Sec. 26-21-12. - Signs at street intersections.
- Sec. 26-21-13. - Illumination.
- Sec. 26-21-14. - Signs on fences and walls used as fences.
- Sec. 26-21-15. - Window signs.
- Sec. 26-21-16. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 26-21-16.1. - Sidewalk signs.
- Sec. 26-21-17. - Signs accessory to nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 26-21-18. - Signs in planned unit developments.
- Sec. 26-21-19. - Signs accessory to uses permitted by special review.
- Sec. 26-21-20. - Use district sign regulations.
- Sec. 26-21-21. - Additional regulations for signs in T1, B1, C1 and MI districts.
- Sec. 26-21-22. - Structural design requirements.
- Sec. 26-21-23. - Construction standards.
- Sec. 26-21-24. - Clearance.
- Sec. 26-21-25. - Freestanding signs.
- Sec. 26-21-26. - Wall signs.
- Sec. 26-21-27. - Marquee signs.
- Sec. 26-21-28. - Electric signs.
- Sec. 26-21-29. - Sign maintenance.
- Sec. 26-21-30. - Continuation of legal nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 26-21-30.1. - Continuation of legal nonconforming signs for multi-tenant buildings.
- Sec. 26-21-31. - Discontinuance of prohibited signs.
- Sec. 26-21-32. - Remedies for violations.
- Sec. 26-21-33. - Appeals and variances.
SECTION 26
22.- MOBILE HOMES, MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS, MOBILE HOME PARKS, CAMPERS AND CAMPER PARKS5
Sections
- Sec. 26-22-1.- Intent.
- Sec. 26-22-2. - Application of regulations.
- Sec. 26-22-3. - Permits and licenses required.
- Sec. 26-22-4. - Special use application required.
- Sec. 26-22-5. - Mobile homes on individual lots.
- Sec. 26-22-6. - Mobile home installer's license.
- Sec. 26-22-7. - Mobile home park and mobile home subdivision development standards.
- Sec. 26-22-8. - Mobile home accessory structures.
- Sec. 26-22-9. - Refuse, waste, and recycling disposal.
- Sec. 26-22-10. - Sanitary facilities and service buildings for a camper park.
- Sec. 26-22-11. - Electrical service.
- Sec. 26-22-12. - Fuel supply.
- Sec. 26-22-13. - Fire protection.
- Sec. 26-22-14. - Retaliation prohibited.
SECTION 26
22.1.- OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT, FACILITIES, AND OPERATIONS6
Sections
- Sec. 26-22.1-1.- Applicability.
- Sec. 26-22.1-2. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-22.1-3. - Authority.
- Sec. 26-22.1-4. - Effective date.
- Sec. 26-22.1-5. - Operator registration and renewal.
- Sec. 26-22.1-6. - Pre-existing facilities and operations.
- Sec. 26-22.1-7. - Operator-conducted inspections.
- Sec. 26-22.1-8. - Well, well site, and pipeline abandonment, decommissioning, and reclamation.
- Sec. 26-22.1-9. - Geophysical exploration for oil and gas ("seismic testing").
- Sec. 26-22.1-10. - Special use review—Review procedure for new oil and gas facilities and operations.
- Sec. 26-22.1-11. - Special use review—Application requirements.
- Sec. 26-22.1-12. - Special use review standards.
- Sec. 26-22.1-13. - Standard operating requirements.
- Sec. 26-22.1-14. - Judicial review.
- Sec. 26-22.1-15. - Procedures following approval of a special use review application; amendment, modification, maintenance, and repair of approved special uses and pre-existing facilities and operations.
- Sec. 26-22.1-16. - City inspections; enforcement.
- Sec. 26-22.1-17. - Fines and penalties.
- Sec. 26-22.1-18. - General provisions.
- Sec. 26-22.1-19. - Insurance requirements.
- Sec. 26-22.1-20. - Definitions.
SECTION 26
22.7.- NATURAL MEDICINE BUSINESSES
Sections
- Sec. 26-22.7-1.- Findings and legislative intent.
- Sec. 26-22.7-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 26-22.7-3. - Permitted locations for a natural medicine healing center.
- Sec. 26-22.7-4. - Permitted locations for other natural medicine businesses.
- Sec. 26-22.7-5. - Distance from schools.
- Sec. 26-22.7-6. - Business licensing—Natural medicine businesses.
- Sec. 26-22.7-7. - Hours of operation—Healing centers.
- Sec. 26-22.7-8. - Public view of natural medicine businesses; indoor operations only.
- Sec. 26-22.7-9. - Lighting of natural medicine businesses.
- Sec. 26-22.7-10. - Storage at natural medicine businesses.
- Sec. 26-22.7-11. - Odor from natural medicine businesses.
- Sec. 26-22.7-12. - Secure disposal by natural medicine businesses.
- Sec. 26-22.7-13. - Processing of natural medicine.
- Sec. 26-22.7-14. - Nuisance.
SECTION 26
23.- FLOODPLAIN STANDARDS8
Sections
- Sec. 26-23-1.- Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 26-23-2. - Methods of reducing flood losses.
- Sec. 26-23-3. - Definitions.
- Sec. 26-23-4. - Lands to which this section applies.
- Sec. 26-23-5. - Basis for establishing the special flood hazard area.
- Sec. 26-23-6. - Establishment of floodplain development permit.
- Sec. 26-23-7. - Compliance.
- Sec. 26-23-8. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 26-23-9. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 26-23-10. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 26-23-11. - Designation of the floodplain administrator.
- Sec. 26-23-12. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
- Sec. 26-23-13. - Permit procedures.
- Sec. 26-23-14. - Variance procedures.
- Sec. 26-23-15. - General standards.
- Sec. 26-23-16. - Specific standards.
- Sec. 26-23-17. - Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO/AH zones).
- Sec. 26-23-18. - Floodways.
- Sec. 26-23-19. - Alteration of a watercourse.
- Sec. 26-23-20. - Properties removed from the floodplain by fill.
- Sec. 26-23-21. - Standards for subdivision proposals.
- Sec. 26-23-22. - Standards for critical facilities.