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CHAPTER 1
ZONING
Sections
Article 1 Title, Scope, Purposes and Interpretation
§ 10-1.101 Title.
§ 10-1.102 Scope.
§ 10-1.103 Purposes.
§ 10-1.104 Interpretation.
Article 2 Definitions
§ 10-1.201 Scope.
§ 10-1.202 Designated.
Article 3 Establishment of Districts and General Provisions
§ 10-1.301 Established.
§ 10-1.302 Zoning map.
§ 10-1.303 Amendments to the zoning map.
§ 10-1.304 Zoning map-Notations of amendments.
§ 10-1.305 Uncertainties in boundaries.
§ 10-1.306 Prezoning adjoining unincorporated lands and zoning annexed lands.
§ 10-1.307 Unclassified land.
§ 10-1.308 Building moving.
§ 10-1.309 Conformity required.
§ 10-1.310 Zoning permit-When required.
Article 4 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
§ 10-1.401 Nonconforming structures.
§ 10-1.402 Nonconforming uses-Continuation.
§ 10-1.403 Nonconforming uses-Conversion to conforming uses.
§ 10-1.404 Nonconforming uses-Discontinuance.
§ 10-1.405 Nonconforming uses-Repairs to damages.
§ 10-1.406 Nonconforming uses-Maintenance.
Article 5 Area, Coverage, Height and Setback Limitations
§ 10-1.501 Minimum parcel size.
§ 10-1.502 Development area.
§ 10-1.503 Floor area.
§ 10-1.504 Height.
§ 10-1.505 Setback lines.
§ 10-1.506 Existing antenna or dish antenna.
§ 10-1.507 Fences, walls, gates and columns.
§ 10-1.508 Estate homes.
Article 6 Off-Street Parking
§ 10-1.601 Residential uses.
§ 10-1.602 Conditional uses.
Article 7 Residential-Agricultural District (R-A)
§ 10-1.701 Primary uses permitted (R-A).
§ 10-1.702 Accessory uses and structures permitted (R-A).
§ 10-1.703 Conditional uses and structures (R-A).
§ 10-1.704 Area, coverage, height and setback limitations (R-A).
§ 10-1.705 Off-street parking (R-A).
§ 10-1.706 Prohibited uses.
Article 8 Open Space Reserve District (OSR)
§ 10-1.801 Primary uses permitted (OSR).
§ 10-1.802 Accessory uses and structures permitted (OSR).
§ 10-1.803 Area, coverage, height and setback limitations (OSR).
§ 10-1.804 Prohibited uses.
Article 9 Upper Neary Quarry Lands
§ 10-1.901 Upper Neary Quarry Lands Regulations.
§ 10-1.902 Definitions.
Article 10 Appeals, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Conditional Development Permits and Amendments
§ 10-1.1001 Applications.
§ 10-1.1002 Appeals from decisions of administrative officials.
§ 10-1.1003 Variances.
§ 10-1.1004 Conditional use permits-Conditional development permits.
§ 10-1.1005 Public hearing-Notices.
§ 10-1.1006 Action of the Planning Commission.
§ 10-1.1007 Conditional use permits, conditional development permits and variances-Approval- Conditions.
§ 10-1.1007(1) Conditional use permits-Approval-Conditions.
§ 10-1.1007(2) Variances-Approval-Conditions.
§ 10-1.1007(3) Conditional development permits-Approval-Condition.
§ 10-1.1008 Effective dates.
§ 10-1.1009 Appeals.
§ 10-1.1010 Council review of actions.
§ 10-1.1011 Denial-Resubmission.
§ 10-1.1012 Expiration.
§ 10-1.1013 Amendments.
Article 11 Administration and Enforcement
§ 10-1.1101 Administration and enforcement.
Article 12 Short-Term Rental of Residential Property
§ 10-1.1201 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-1.1202 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1203 Short-term rentals prohibited.
§ 10-1.1204 General requirements.
§ 10-1.1205 Conditional short-term rental permit approval required.
§ 10-1.1206 Fees.
§ 10-1.1207 Violations a public nuisance-Penalties, nuisance abatement, and other remedies.
Article 13 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
§ 10-1.1301 Purpose.
§ 10-1.1302 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1303 Applicability.
§ 10-1.1304 Wireless telecommunications facility permit required.
§ 10-1.1305 Application for permit.
§ 10-1.1306 Location and configuration preferences.
§ 10-1.1307 Design and development standards for all facilities.
§ 10-1.1308 Additional design and development standards for facilities outside the public right-of-way.
§ 10-1.1309 Additional design and development standards for facilities in the public right-of-way.
§ 10-1.1310 Conditions of approval for all facilities.
§ 10-1.1311 Conditions of approval for facilities in the public right-of-way.
§ 10-1.1312 Findings.
§ 10-1.1313 Emergency deployment.
§ 10-1.1314 Operation and maintenance standards.
§ 10-1.1315 No dangerous conditions or obstructions allowed.
§ 10-1.1316 Permit expiration.
§ 10-1.1317 Cessation of use or abandonment.
§ 10-1.1318 Removal and restoration, permit expiration, revocation or abandonment.
§ 10-1.1319 Effect on other ordinances.
Article 14 Accessory Dwelling Units
§ 10-1.1401 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-1.1402 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1403 General standards and requirements.
§ 10-1.1404 Design requirements.
§ 10-1.1405 Building and construction.
§ 10-1.1406 Permit review process.
§ 10-1.1407 Incentives.
§ 10-1.1408 Fees.
§ 10-1.1409 Accessory dwelling unit amnesty.
Article 15 Objective Standards for Qualified Senate Bill 9 Lot Splits and Development Projects
§ 10-1.1501 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-1.1502 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1503 SB 9 lot split eligibility.
§ 10-1.1504 Objective development standards for SB 9 lot splits.
§ 10-1.1505 Objective development standards for SB 9 units.
§ 10-1.1506 Objective building and design requirements for SB 9 units.
§ 10-1.1507 Adoption of fees and charges.
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CHAPTER 2
SITE DEVELOPMENT
Sections
Article 1 Applicability, Purposes, Interpretation
§ 10-2.101 Applicability.
§ 10-2.102 Purposes.
§ 10-2.103 Interpretation.
Article 2 Definitions
§ 10-2.201 Definitions.
Article 3 Permits Required
§ 10-2.301 Permits.
Article 4 Grading
§ 10-2.401 Purpose.
§ 10-2.402 Compliance required.
§ 10-2.403 Hours of operation.
§ 10-2.404 Restrictions during wet season.
§ 10-2.405 Dust and dirt control.
§ 10-2.406 Slopes.
§ 10-2.407 Property lines.
§ 10-2.408 Cuts and fills.
§ 10-2.409 Erosion control.
§ 10-2.410 Safety precautions.
Article 5 Drainage and Erosion Control
§ 10-2.501 Purpose.
§ 10-2.502 Drainage standards.
§ 10-2.503 Drainage facilities standards.
§ 10-2.504 Drainage easements.
Article 6 Pathway Dedication, Maintenance and Improvement
§ 10-2.601 Purposes.
§ 10-2.602 General policies.
§ 10-2.603 Construction activities near pathways.
§ 10-2.604 Drainage.
§ 10-2.605 Driveway surfaces.
§ 10-2.606 Payment of pathway fees and/or dedication of pathway easements.
§ 10-2.608 Pathway fee.
Article 7 Building Siting, View Protection, Ridgeline Preservation, Creek Protection
§ 10-2.701 Purposes.
§ 10-2.702 Siting.
§ 10-2.703 Construction.
Article 8 Landscaping
§ 10-2.801 Purpose.
§ 10-2.802 Landscape policies.
§ 10-2.803 Site development.
§ 10-2.804 Preferred species list.
§ 10-2.805 Size and placement.
§ 10-2.806 Irrigation systems.
§ 10-2.807 Maintenance of landscaping.
§ 10-2.808 Fences and walls.
§ 10-2.809 Water efficient landscaping.
Article 9 Recreation Courts
§ 10-2.901 Tennis and other recreation courts.
Article 10 Outdoor Lighting
§ 10-2.1001 Purpose.
§ 10-2.1002 Recreation courts.
§ 10-2.1003 Swimming pools and spas.
§ 10-2.1004 High intensity lighting prohibited.
§ 10-2.1005 Outdoor lighting-General.
Article 11 Driveways
§ 10-2.1101 Purpose.
§ 10-2.1102 Driveway location and construction.
Article 12 Road Right-of-Way Dedication
§ 10-2.1201 Purpose.
§ 10-2.1202 Right-of-way dedication.
Article 13 Administration and Enforcement
§ 10-2.1301 Administration and enforcement officials.
§ 10-2.1302 Permits.
§ 10-2.1303 Zoning and site development permits-Applications-Accompanying data.
§ 10-2.1304 Applications-Reviews and consultants.
§ 10-2.1305 Applications-Action and hearings.
§ 10-2.1305.1 Fast-track process.
§ 10-2.1306 Referral to Planning Commission.
§ 10-2.1307 Issuance-Distribution of copies.
§ 10-2.1308 Revocation.
§ 10-2.1309 Expiration.
§ 10-2.1310 Issuance of conflicting permits, licenses, and certificates.
§ 10-2.1311 Supplemental regulations and procedures.
§ 10-2.1312 Inspections.
§ 10-2.1313 Effective date-Appeals-Council review of actions.
§ 10-2.1314 Fees.
§ 10-2.1315 Bonds.
§ 10-2.1316 Liability.
§ 10-2.1317 Activities prohibited.
§ 10-2.1318 Violations-Penalties-Fees.
Article 14 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Measures
§ 10-2.1401 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-2.1402 Definitions.
§ 10-2.1403 Permanent stormwater pollution prevention measures required.
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CHAPTER 1
ZONING
Sections
Article 1 Title, Scope, Purposes and Interpretation
§ 10-1.101 Title.
§ 10-1.102 Scope.
§ 10-1.103 Purposes.
§ 10-1.104 Interpretation.
Article 2 Definitions
§ 10-1.201 Scope.
§ 10-1.202 Designated.
Article 3 Establishment of Districts and General Provisions
§ 10-1.301 Established.
§ 10-1.302 Zoning map.
§ 10-1.303 Amendments to the zoning map.
§ 10-1.304 Zoning map-Notations of amendments.
§ 10-1.305 Uncertainties in boundaries.
§ 10-1.306 Prezoning adjoining unincorporated lands and zoning annexed lands.
§ 10-1.307 Unclassified land.
§ 10-1.308 Building moving.
§ 10-1.309 Conformity required.
§ 10-1.310 Zoning permit-When required.
Article 4 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
§ 10-1.401 Nonconforming structures.
§ 10-1.402 Nonconforming uses-Continuation.
§ 10-1.403 Nonconforming uses-Conversion to conforming uses.
§ 10-1.404 Nonconforming uses-Discontinuance.
§ 10-1.405 Nonconforming uses-Repairs to damages.
§ 10-1.406 Nonconforming uses-Maintenance.
Article 5 Area, Coverage, Height and Setback Limitations
§ 10-1.501 Minimum parcel size.
§ 10-1.502 Development area.
§ 10-1.503 Floor area.
§ 10-1.504 Height.
§ 10-1.505 Setback lines.
§ 10-1.506 Existing antenna or dish antenna.
§ 10-1.507 Fences, walls, gates and columns.
§ 10-1.508 Estate homes.
Article 6 Off-Street Parking
§ 10-1.601 Residential uses.
§ 10-1.602 Conditional uses.
Article 7 Residential-Agricultural District (R-A)
§ 10-1.701 Primary uses permitted (R-A).
§ 10-1.702 Accessory uses and structures permitted (R-A).
§ 10-1.703 Conditional uses and structures (R-A).
§ 10-1.704 Area, coverage, height and setback limitations (R-A).
§ 10-1.705 Off-street parking (R-A).
§ 10-1.706 Prohibited uses.
Article 8 Open Space Reserve District (OSR)
§ 10-1.801 Primary uses permitted (OSR).
§ 10-1.802 Accessory uses and structures permitted (OSR).
§ 10-1.803 Area, coverage, height and setback limitations (OSR).
§ 10-1.804 Prohibited uses.
Article 9 Upper Neary Quarry Lands
§ 10-1.901 Upper Neary Quarry Lands Regulations.
§ 10-1.902 Definitions.
Article 10 Appeals, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Conditional Development Permits and Amendments
§ 10-1.1001 Applications.
§ 10-1.1002 Appeals from decisions of administrative officials.
§ 10-1.1003 Variances.
§ 10-1.1004 Conditional use permits-Conditional development permits.
§ 10-1.1005 Public hearing-Notices.
§ 10-1.1006 Action of the Planning Commission.
§ 10-1.1007 Conditional use permits, conditional development permits and variances-Approval- Conditions.
§ 10-1.1007(1) Conditional use permits-Approval-Conditions.
§ 10-1.1007(2) Variances-Approval-Conditions.
§ 10-1.1007(3) Conditional development permits-Approval-Condition.
§ 10-1.1008 Effective dates.
§ 10-1.1009 Appeals.
§ 10-1.1010 Council review of actions.
§ 10-1.1011 Denial-Resubmission.
§ 10-1.1012 Expiration.
§ 10-1.1013 Amendments.
Article 11 Administration and Enforcement
§ 10-1.1101 Administration and enforcement.
Article 12 Short-Term Rental of Residential Property
§ 10-1.1201 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-1.1202 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1203 Short-term rentals prohibited.
§ 10-1.1204 General requirements.
§ 10-1.1205 Conditional short-term rental permit approval required.
§ 10-1.1206 Fees.
§ 10-1.1207 Violations a public nuisance-Penalties, nuisance abatement, and other remedies.
Article 13 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
§ 10-1.1301 Purpose.
§ 10-1.1302 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1303 Applicability.
§ 10-1.1304 Wireless telecommunications facility permit required.
§ 10-1.1305 Application for permit.
§ 10-1.1306 Location and configuration preferences.
§ 10-1.1307 Design and development standards for all facilities.
§ 10-1.1308 Additional design and development standards for facilities outside the public right-of-way.
§ 10-1.1309 Additional design and development standards for facilities in the public right-of-way.
§ 10-1.1310 Conditions of approval for all facilities.
§ 10-1.1311 Conditions of approval for facilities in the public right-of-way.
§ 10-1.1312 Findings.
§ 10-1.1313 Emergency deployment.
§ 10-1.1314 Operation and maintenance standards.
§ 10-1.1315 No dangerous conditions or obstructions allowed.
§ 10-1.1316 Permit expiration.
§ 10-1.1317 Cessation of use or abandonment.
§ 10-1.1318 Removal and restoration, permit expiration, revocation or abandonment.
§ 10-1.1319 Effect on other ordinances.
Article 14 Accessory Dwelling Units
§ 10-1.1401 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-1.1402 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1403 General standards and requirements.
§ 10-1.1404 Design requirements.
§ 10-1.1405 Building and construction.
§ 10-1.1406 Permit review process.
§ 10-1.1407 Incentives.
§ 10-1.1408 Fees.
§ 10-1.1409 Accessory dwelling unit amnesty.
Article 15 Objective Standards for Qualified Senate Bill 9 Lot Splits and Development Projects
§ 10-1.1501 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-1.1502 Definitions.
§ 10-1.1503 SB 9 lot split eligibility.
§ 10-1.1504 Objective development standards for SB 9 lot splits.
§ 10-1.1505 Objective development standards for SB 9 units.
§ 10-1.1506 Objective building and design requirements for SB 9 units.
§ 10-1.1507 Adoption of fees and charges.
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CHAPTER 2
SITE DEVELOPMENT
Sections
Article 1 Applicability, Purposes, Interpretation
§ 10-2.101 Applicability.
§ 10-2.102 Purposes.
§ 10-2.103 Interpretation.
Article 2 Definitions
§ 10-2.201 Definitions.
Article 3 Permits Required
§ 10-2.301 Permits.
Article 4 Grading
§ 10-2.401 Purpose.
§ 10-2.402 Compliance required.
§ 10-2.403 Hours of operation.
§ 10-2.404 Restrictions during wet season.
§ 10-2.405 Dust and dirt control.
§ 10-2.406 Slopes.
§ 10-2.407 Property lines.
§ 10-2.408 Cuts and fills.
§ 10-2.409 Erosion control.
§ 10-2.410 Safety precautions.
Article 5 Drainage and Erosion Control
§ 10-2.501 Purpose.
§ 10-2.502 Drainage standards.
§ 10-2.503 Drainage facilities standards.
§ 10-2.504 Drainage easements.
Article 6 Pathway Dedication, Maintenance and Improvement
§ 10-2.601 Purposes.
§ 10-2.602 General policies.
§ 10-2.603 Construction activities near pathways.
§ 10-2.604 Drainage.
§ 10-2.605 Driveway surfaces.
§ 10-2.606 Payment of pathway fees and/or dedication of pathway easements.
§ 10-2.608 Pathway fee.
Article 7 Building Siting, View Protection, Ridgeline Preservation, Creek Protection
§ 10-2.701 Purposes.
§ 10-2.702 Siting.
§ 10-2.703 Construction.
Article 8 Landscaping
§ 10-2.801 Purpose.
§ 10-2.802 Landscape policies.
§ 10-2.803 Site development.
§ 10-2.804 Preferred species list.
§ 10-2.805 Size and placement.
§ 10-2.806 Irrigation systems.
§ 10-2.807 Maintenance of landscaping.
§ 10-2.808 Fences and walls.
§ 10-2.809 Water efficient landscaping.
Article 9 Recreation Courts
§ 10-2.901 Tennis and other recreation courts.
Article 10 Outdoor Lighting
§ 10-2.1001 Purpose.
§ 10-2.1002 Recreation courts.
§ 10-2.1003 Swimming pools and spas.
§ 10-2.1004 High intensity lighting prohibited.
§ 10-2.1005 Outdoor lighting-General.
Article 11 Driveways
§ 10-2.1101 Purpose.
§ 10-2.1102 Driveway location and construction.
Article 12 Road Right-of-Way Dedication
§ 10-2.1201 Purpose.
§ 10-2.1202 Right-of-way dedication.
Article 13 Administration and Enforcement
§ 10-2.1301 Administration and enforcement officials.
§ 10-2.1302 Permits.
§ 10-2.1303 Zoning and site development permits-Applications-Accompanying data.
§ 10-2.1304 Applications-Reviews and consultants.
§ 10-2.1305 Applications-Action and hearings.
§ 10-2.1305.1 Fast-track process.
§ 10-2.1306 Referral to Planning Commission.
§ 10-2.1307 Issuance-Distribution of copies.
§ 10-2.1308 Revocation.
§ 10-2.1309 Expiration.
§ 10-2.1310 Issuance of conflicting permits, licenses, and certificates.
§ 10-2.1311 Supplemental regulations and procedures.
§ 10-2.1312 Inspections.
§ 10-2.1313 Effective date-Appeals-Council review of actions.
§ 10-2.1314 Fees.
§ 10-2.1315 Bonds.
§ 10-2.1316 Liability.
§ 10-2.1317 Activities prohibited.
§ 10-2.1318 Violations-Penalties-Fees.
Article 14 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Measures
§ 10-2.1401 Purpose and intent.
§ 10-2.1402 Definitions.
§ 10-2.1403 Permanent stormwater pollution prevention measures required.
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