Love Valley City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
- GENERAL AND LEGAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Section 1.1.- Purpose.
- Section 1.2.1. - Statutory References.
- Section 1.2.2. - Statutory Amendments.
- Section 1.2.3. - Interpretation and Conflict.
- Section 1.2.4. - Title.
- Section 1.3.1. - Jurisdiction.
- Section 1.3.2. - Repeal and Reenactment of Existing Ordinances.
- Section 1.3.3. - Effects Upon Outstanding Building Permits; Special Use Permits; Zoning Permits With Vested Rights; Existing Planned Residential Districts (PRD); And Floodplain Development Permits.
- Section 1.3.4. - Relationship to Previously Adopted Provisions.
- Section 1.3.5. - Conformity Required.
- Section 1.3.6. - Bona Fide Farms Exempt.
- Section 1.4.1. - Incorporation of Zoning Map.
- Section 1.4.2. - Incorporation of Watershed Protection Map.
- Section 1.4.3. - Incorporation of Airport Height Zoning Map.
- Section 1.4.4. - Incorporation of Special Flood Hazard Areas.
- Section 1.5. - Map Interpretation and Rules Governing Boundaries.
- Section 1.6. - Relationship to the 2030 Horizon Plan.
- Section 1.7. - Fees.
- Section 1.8. - Severability.
- Section 1.9. - Effective Date.
- Section 1.10. - List of Amendments.
CHAPTER 2
- ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- Section 2.1.- Purpose.
- Section 2.1.1. - Interpretation.
- Section 2.2. - General Provisions; Exceptions and Modifications.
- Section 2.2.1. - Relationship of Buildings to Lot.
- Section 2.2.2. - Every Lot Must Abut a Street.
- Section 2.2.3. - Lot of Record.
- Section 2.2.4. - Front Yard Setbacks for Dwellings.
- Section 2.2.5. - Height Limitation Exceptions.
- Section 2.2.6. - Building Setback Exceptions.
- Section 2.2.7. - Double Frontage Lots.
- Section 2.2.8. - Visibility at Intersections.
- Section 2.2.9. - Exemption of Electric Transmission and Distribution Poles, Towers, and Lines.
- Section 2.2.10. - Open Space Requirements.
- Section 2.2.11. - Reduction of Lot and Yard Areas Prohibited.
- Section 2.2.12. - Outdoor Lighting.
- Section 2.2.13. - Mobile Home HUD Requirements.
- Section 2.3. - Zoning Districts.
- Section 2.3.1. - Primay Use District Conversion.
- Section 2.4.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.4.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.4.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.5.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.5.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.5.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.6.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.6.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.6.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.7.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.7.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.7.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.8.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.8.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.8.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.9.1 - Intent.
- Section 2.9.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.9.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.10.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.10.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.10.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.11.1 - Intent.
- Section 2.11.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.11.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.12.1 - Intent.
- Section 2.12.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.12.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.13.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.13.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.13.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.14.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.14.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.14.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.15.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.15.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.15.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.16.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.16.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.16.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.17.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.17.2. - Other Requirements.
- Section 2.17.3. - Uses.
- Section 2.18.1. - Intent.
- Section 2.18.2. - Uses.
- Section 2.19.1. - Purpose.
- Section 2.20.1. - Purpose.
- Section 2.20.2. - Entries.
- Section 2.20.3. - Meaning of Entries.
- Section 2.20.4. - Determining Permitted Uses, Principal Uses and Mixed Uses.
- Section 2.21.1. - Agricultural and Residential Uses.
- Section 2.21.2. - Recreational, Educational, and Institutional Uses.
- Section 2.21.3. - Commercial Uses.
- Section 2.21.4. - Manufacturing and Industrial Uses.
- Section 2.21.5. - Public Works Facilities, Utilities, and Infrastructure Uses.
CHAPTER 3
- PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Section 3.1.- Purpose.
- Section 3.1.1. - Notes to the Table of Permitted and Special Uses.
- R1 - Accessory Buildings and Structures
- R2 - Agricultural Tourism
- R3 - Airstrips, Private
- R4 - Bed and Breakfast Inns
- R5 - Major Subdivisions
- R6 - Accessory Dwelling Unit
- R7 - Two Family, Single Family Attached and Multifamily Dwellings
- R8 - Accessory Mobile Home
- R9 - Multi-Sectional (Class A) Mobile Home on Individual Lot
- R10 - Single Sectional (Class B) Mobile Home on Individual Lot
- R11 - Temporary Family Healthcare Structure
- R12 - Facilities on or Adjacent to Lake Norman
- R13 - Family Care Home and Family Day Care Home
- R14 - Farm Buildings
- R15 - Fences and Freestanding Walls
- R16 - Home Occupations, Customary
- R17 - Home Occupations Grading, Contractors, and Automotive Operation
- R18 - Home Occupations, Rural
- R19 - Mobile Home Parks
- R20 - Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- R21 - Septage or Residential Sludge Disposal Sites
- R22 - Swimming Pool, Residential Accessory
- R23 - Temporary Buildings
- R24 - Temporary Events
- R25 - Amusement or Water Parks; Outdoor Batting Cages; Go-Cart Tracks; Golf Driving Ranges; Miniature Golf Facilities
- R26 - Cemeteries; Churches, Synagogues and Other Associated Activities
- R27 - Colleges or Universities; Congregate Care and Group Care; Nursing and Convalescent Homes; Hospitals;
- R28 - Cruise Boats
- R29 - Day Care Centers; Nursery Schools and Kindergartens
- R30 - Golf Course; Including Pro Shop; Rural Commercial Recreational and Rural Commercial Educational Facilities; Saddle Clubs; Fraternal and Social Associations or Organizations, Event Centers, etc.
- R31 - Homeless Shelter
- R32 - Lake Access Lot Open to Public
- R33 - Marinas
- R34 - Private Recreational Vehicle Campsite
- R35 - Schools
- R36 - Shooting Ranges, Indoor and Outdoor
- R37 - Swim and Tennis Clubs, Swimming Pools, Private
- R38 - Bars
- R39 - Adult Oriented Business
- R40 - Animal Shelters
- R41 - Auto Repair and Service; Service Stations Gasoline
- R42 - Automobile Storage; Automobile Towing & Storage; Automobile Wrecking or Junk Yards; Salvage Yards, Scrap Processing
- R43 - Composting Facility
- R44 - Drive-In Theaters
- R45 - Farm Type Enterprises (Services)
- R46 - Farm Type Enterprises (Processing)
- R47 - Kennels, Commercial (including breeding and training facilities)
- R48 - Self-Storage Warehouses (Mini-Warehouse)
- R49 - Recreational Vehicle Parks or Campsites
- R50 - Rural Commercial
- R51 - Airports
- R52 - Ammunition, Small Arms, and Explosives.
- R53 - Asphalt and Concrete (ready mix)
- R54 - Landfill, Land Clearing and Inert Debris
- R55 - Landfill, Sanitary, Private
- R56 - Mining and Quarrying
- R57 - Petroleum, Biodiesel and Related Products (Wholesale or Manufacturing)
- R58 - Race Shops
- R59 - Sawmills
- R60 - Winery
- R61 - Radio, Television or Communication Transmission Towers
- R62 - Treatment Plants, Non-Governmental Public; Sewage Treatment Plants, Non-Governmental Public
- R63 - Wind Energy Structure
- R64 - Wireless Telecommunication Towers and Facilities
- R65 - Solar Energy Systems.
- R66 - Rural Commercial Recreational and Rural Commercial Educational Facilities and Event Centers
- R67 - Source Reduction Facility (processing & wholesale)
- R68 - Short term rental (STR)—Vacation rental
CHAPTER 4
- OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- Section 4.1 - Purpose.
- Section 4.2.1. - Purpose and Application.
- Section 4.3.1 - Municipal ETJ Requests.
- Section 4.3.2. - Private ETJ Requests.
- Section 4.4.1 - Purpose and Application.
- Section 4.4.2. - Land Use Decisions.
- Section 4.4.3. - Site plan review.
- Section 4.4.4. - Regulations and Required Improvements.
- Section 4.4.5. - Billboards.
- Section 4.5.1. - Establishment of Watershed Areas.
- Section 4.5.2. - Watershed Areas Described.
- Section 4.5.3. - Buffer Areas Required.
- Section 4.5.4. - Application of Regulations.
- Section 4.5.5. - Subdivisions in Watersheds.
- Section 4.6.1. - Airport zones.
- Section 4.6.2. - Height Limitations.
- Section 4.6.3. - Use Restrictions.
- Section 4.6.4. - Nonconforming Uses.
- Section 4.6.5. - Permits.
- Section 4.6.6. - Conflicting Regulations.
- Section 4.6.7. - Airport Overlay Requirements.
- Section 4.7 - Floodplain Overlay Regulations.
- Section 4.7.1 - Density Averaging.
CHAPTER 5
- LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Sections
- Section 5.1.- Purpose.
- Section 5.1.1. - General Provisions for Landscaping.
- Section 5.1.2. - Proper Planting Season.
- Section 5.1.3. - Maintenance.
- Section 5.1.4. - Visibility.
- Section 5.1.5. - Exceptions.
- Section 5.2. - Buffering and Screening.
- Section 5.2.1. - Buffering Requirements.
- Section 5.2.2. - Screening Requirements.
- Section 5.3. - Parking Lot Landscaping.
- Section 5.4. - Landscape Roadway Yard.
CHAPTER 6
- SIGNS
Sections
- Section 6.1.- Purpose.
- Section 6.2.1. - Protection Under First Amendment Rights.
- Section 6.2.2. - Illuminated Signs.
- Section 6.2.3. - Permit Required.
- Section 6.2.4. - Visibility at Intersections.
- Section 6.3. - Sign Maintenance and Removal.
- Section 6.3.1. - Maintenance Required.
- Section 6.3.2. - Dangerous or Unsafe Signs.
- Section 6.3.3. - Removal of Discontinued Signs.
- Section 6.3.4. - Removal and Disposal of Signs in Right-of-Way.
- Section 6.4. - Determination of Sign Copy Area.
- Section 6.5. - Minimum Sign Standards.
- Section 6.6. - Signs Permitted in all Zoning Districts.
- Section 6.7. - Signs Permitted in Zoning Districts with a Zoning Permit.
- Section 6.7.1. - Permanent On-Premises Signs on a Single Parcel or Lot.
- Section 6.7.2. - Permanent On-Premises Signs Permitted for Multiple Establishments on a Single Parcel or Lot.
- Section 6.7.3. - Permanent On-Premises Signs Permitted for Establishments on Adjacent Parcels or Lots Utilizing Shared Parking and Driveway Connections.
- Section 6.7.4. - Permanent On-Premises Signs Permitted for Establishments at Interstate Interchanges.
- Section 6.8. - Billboards.
- Section 6.8.1. - Static billboards.
- Section 6.8.2. - Digital Billboards.
- Section 6.9. - Signs Permitted By Special Permit.
- Section 6.10. - Signs Expressly Prohibited.
CHAPTER 7
- PARKING
Sections
- Section 7.1.- Purpose.
- Section 7.2. - Off-Street Parking Requirements.
- Section 7.2.1 - Table of Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
- Section 7.2.2. - Agricultural and Residential Uses.
- Section 7.2.3. - Recreational, Educational, and Institutional Uses.
- Section 7.2.4. - Commercial Uses.
- Section 7.2.5. - Flexibility of Administration.
- Section 7.2.6. - ADA Compliance.
- Section 7.2.7. - Combination of Required Parking Spaces.
- Section 7.2.8. - Day Time/Night Time Assignments.
- Section 7.2.9. - Remote Parking.
- Section 7.3. - Parking Lot Design and Location Requirements.
- Section 7.3.1. - Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions.
- Section 7.3.2. - Impervious Parking Requirements.
- Section 7.3.3. - Landscaping.
CHAPTER 8
- DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PERMIT PROCESS
Sections
- Section 8.1.- Purpose.
- Section 8.2. - General Plan, Plat, and Permitting Process.
- ARTICLE I. - NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY SITE PLANS
- ARTICLE II. - SUBDIVISIONS
- Section 8.4. - Purpose.
- Section 8.5. - Subdivision Defined.
- Section 8.5.1. - Subdivision Types.
- Section 8.6.1. - Recombinations and Subdivision Exemption Plats.
- Section 8.6.2. - Recombination and Re-subdivision Special Requirements.
- Section 8.7. - Minor and Special Subdivision Plats.
- Section 8.7.1. - Minor Subdivision Special Requirements.
- Section 8.7.2. - Special Subdivision Special Requirements.
- Section 8.8. - Major Subdivision Plats.
- Section 8.8.1. - Review Process for Major Subdivisions (including PUD and Cluster Developments).
- Section 8.8.2. - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Special Requirements.
- Section 8.9.1. - Agreement and Security Required.
- Section 8.9.2. - Default.
- Section 8.9.3. - Release of Guarantee Security.
- ARTICLE III. - HIGH DENSITY WATER SUPPLY WATERSHED PLANS
- ARTICLE IV. - RESERVED[2]
- ARTICLE V. - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 9
- DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Section 9.1.- Purpose.
- ARTICLE I. - NON-RESIDENTIAL AND BOARD APPROVED SITE PLANS
- ARTICLE II. - SUBDIVISIONS
- ARTICLE III. - RESERVED[3]
- ARTICLE IV. - RESERVED[4]
CHAPTER 10
- INFRASTRUCTURE AND DESIGN
Sections
- Section 10.1.- Purpose.
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
- Section 10.2. - General Provisions.
- Section 10.2.1. - Subdivision Thresholds.
- Section 10.2.2. - Existing Conditions and Suitability of Land.
- Section 10.2.3. - Existing Conditions Survey.
- Section 10.2.4. - Perennial Stream Buffers.
- Section 10.2.5. - General Safety.
- Section 10.2.6. - Lots.
- Section 10.2.7. - Lot Configuration.
- Section 10.2.8. - Buffering.
- Section 10.2.9. - School Sites on Land Use Plan.
- ARTICLE II. - ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS
- Section 10.3. - Purpose.
- Section 10.4. - Concurrence with Adopted Transportation Plans.
- Section 10.4.1. - Applicability.
- Section 10.4.2. - Relationship to Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) or Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
- Section 10.5. - Concurrence with Other Plans.
- Section 10.5.1. - Relationship with Other Plans.
- Section 10.6. - Access Management.
- Section 10.6.1. - Applicability.
- Section 10.6.2. - Interconnectivity.
- Section 10.7.1. - Purpose.
- Section 10.7.2. - Applicability.
- Section 10.7.3. - TIA Preparation.
- Section 10.7.4. - TIA Guidelines.
- Section 10.7.5. - TIA Improvement Requirements.
- Section 10.7.6. - Installation of Improvements.
- Section 10.8.1. - Subdivision Access.
- Section 10.8.2. - Blocks.
- Section 10.8.3. - Marginal Access Streets.
- Section 10.8.4. - Intersections.
- Section 10.8.5. - Sidewalks.
- Section 10.8.6. - Culs-de-sac.
- Section 10.8.7. - Through Traffic.
- Section 10.8.8. - Road Names and Signs.
- Section 10.8.9. - Sidewalks.
- Section 10.8.10. - Wheelchair Ramps, Curb Cuts for the Handicapped.
- Section 10.8.11. - Islands or Short Medians at Subdivision Entrances.
- Section 10.9.1. - Road Abandonment.
- Section 10.9.2. - Public Road Dedication and Maintenance.
- Section 10.9.3. - Public Road Design.
- Section 10.9.4. - Private Road Standards.
- ARTICLE III. - UTILITIES STANDARDS
- Section 10.10. - Water Systems.
- Section 10.11. - Sanitary Sewer Systems.
- Section 10.12.1. - Stormwater Drainage Plan.
- Section 10.13. - Watershed Stormwater Control Structures (High Density Option).
- Section 10.13.1. - Maintenance and Upkeep.
- Section 10.13.2. - Detention Pond Requirements.
- Section 10.14. - Oversized Utilities.
- Section 10.15.1. - Fire Hydrants.
- Section 10.15.2. - Fire Suppression Requirements.
- Section 10.16. - Monuments.
- Section 10.16.1. - Construction Procedures.
- ARTICLE IV. - EASEMENTS
- ARTICLE V. - RESERVED[5]
CHAPTER 11
- MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENTS
Sections
- Section 11.1.- Purpose.
- Section 11.1.1. - General.
- Section 11.1.2. - Amendments.
- Section 11.2. - Amendment Initiation.
- Section 11.3. - Submittal.
- Section 11.4. - Planning Board Action.
- Section 11.5.1. - General.
- Section 11.5.2. - Public Hearings.
- Section 11.6. - Conditional Zoning Districts.
- Section 11.7. - Maximum Number of Applications.
CHAPTER 12
- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sections
- Section 12.1.- Purpose.
- Section 12.1.1. - General Rules.
- Section 12.1.2. - Establishment of Board of Adjustment.
- Section 12.1.3. - Officers and Duties.
- Section 12.1.4. - Rules of Conduct for Members.
- Section 12.1.5. - Meetings.
- Section 12.1.6. - Appeals, Hearings and Notice.
- Section 12.1.7. - Hearings.
- Section 12.1.8. - Decisions.
- Section 12.1.9. - Stay of Proceedings.
- Section 12.2. - Powers and Duties of the Board of Adjustment.
- Section 12.2.1. - Administrative Review.
- Section 12.2.2. - Change In Kind of Nonconforming Use.
- Section 12.2.3. - Variances.
- Section 12.2.4. - Special Use Permits.
- Section 12.2.5. - Reserved.
- Section 12.2.6. - Appeals from the Board of Adjustment.
- Section 12.2.7. - Liability.
CHAPTER 13
- PLANNING BOARD
Sections
- Section 13.1.- Purpose.
- Section 13.2. - Powers and Duties of the Planning Board.
- Section 13.3. - Appointment and Terms of Office.
- Section 13.3.1. - Officers.
- Section 13.3.2. - Attendance.
- Section 13.4. - Meetings.
- Section 13.4.1. - Quorum/Voting.
- Section 13.4.2. - Conflict of Interest.
- Section 13.4.3. - Order of Business.
- Section 13.4.4. - Procedures.
- Section 13.4.5. - Committee Assignments.
CHAPTER 14
- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Section 14.1.- Purpose.
- Section 14.2.1. - Administrator.
- Section 14.2.2. - Authority to Inspect and Investigate.
- Section 14.2.3. - Questions concerning enforcements.
- Section 14.2.4. - Technical Review Committee.
- Section 14.3. - Violations of this Ordinance.
- Section 14.4. - Penalties.
- Section 14.4.1. - Injunctive Relief.
- Section 14.5.1. - Notice of Violation.
- Section 14.5.2. - Appeals.
- Section 14.5.3. - Curative Provision.
- Section 14.6. - Civil Penalties and Citation Process.
- Section 14.6.1. - Reserved.
- Section 14.6.2. - All Other Violations.
- Section 14.7. - Other Enforcement Mechanisms.
- Section 14.8. - Appeals.
- Section 14.9. - Miscellaneous Provisions.
CHAPTER 15
- NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- Section 15.1.- Purpose.
- Section 15.2. - Nonconforming Vacant Lots.
- Section 15.3 - Non-Conforming Buildings or Structures.
- Section 15.4. - Non-Conforming Uses.
- Section 15.5. - Reconstruction of Damaged Structures.
- Section 15.6. - Change in Kind of Non-Conforming Use.
- Section 15.7. - Other Non-Conforming Standards.