Marion City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sections
- ARTICLE I. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
- Sec. 1-1.1. Title and references.
- Sec. 1-1.2. Effective date.
- Sec. 1-1.3. Authority, applicability, and jurisdiction.
- Sec. 1-1.4. Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 1-1.5. Scope of codes.
- Sec. 1-1.6. Comprehensive plan and technical documents.
- Sec. 1-1.7. Official copy of codes, plans, and technical documents.
- Sec. 1-1.8. Establishing the official zoning map.
- Sec. 1-1.9. District boundaries.
- Sec. 1-1.10. Boundary interpretations.
- Sec. 1-1.11. Ordinance interpretation.
- Sec. 1-1.12. Compliance.
- Sec. 1-1.13. Minimum requirements.
- Sec. 1-1.14. Conflicting provisions.
- Sec. 1-1.15. Transitional provisions.
- Sec. 1-1.16. Severability.
- Sec. 1-2.1. General scope.
- Sec. 1-2.2. Intent.
- Sec. 1-2.3. Determination of nonconforming status.
- Sec. 1-2.4. Determination of value.
- Sec. 1-2.5. Damage, maintenance and repairs.
- Sec. 1-2.6. Change of tenancy or ownership.
- Sec. 1-2.7. Nonconforming lot of record.
- Sec. 1-2.8. Nonconforming use.
- Sec. 1-2.9. Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 1-2.10. Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 1-2.11. Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 2-1.1. General authority.
- Sec. 2-1.2. Functions and duties.
- Sec. 2-1.3. Open meeting requirements.
- Sec. 2-1.4. Delegation of administrative authority and duties.
- Sec. 2-1.5. Floodplain administrator.
- Sec. 2-1.6. Watershed administrator.
- Sec. 2-1.7. Conflicts of interest.
- Sec. 2-1.8. Ordinance interpretation.
- Sec. 2-1.9. Inspections.
- Sec. 2-1.10. Changes to prior development approval.
- Sec. 2-1.11. Enforcement.
CHAPTER 3
REVIEW PROCEDURES
Sections
- ARTICLE I. COMMON REVIEW PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE II. SUBDIVISION REVIEW PROCEDURES
- Sec. 3-2.1. Applicability.
- Sec. 3-2.2. Actions exempt from subdivision requirements.
- Sec. 3-2.3. Application.
- Sec. 3-2.4. Sketch plan review.
- Sec. 3-2.5. Minor subdivision review and approval procedures.
- Sec. 3-2.6. Major subdivision review and approval procedures.
- Sec. 3-2.7. Final major subdivision plat review and approval.
- Sec. 3-2.8. Required certificates and statements schedule.
- Sec. 3-2.9. Wording for plat certificates and statements.
- Sec. 3-2.10. Coordination with other procedures.
- Sec. 3-2.11. Construction procedures.
- Sec. 3-2.12. Dedication of right-of-way and easements.
- Sec. 3-2.13. Improvements required.
- Sec. 3-2.14. Completion of improvements.
- Sec. 3-2.15. Approval of plat to precede recording.
- Sec. 3-2.16. Plat approval contingent upon recordation.
- Sec. 3-2.17. Approval of plat to precede sales.
- Sec. 3-2.18. Penalties for transferring lots in unapproved subdivisions.
- Sec. 3-2.19. Permits and certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 3-2.20. Owners' association.
- Sec. 3-2.21. Dedication of rights-of-way and easements.
- Sec. 3-2.22. Phased development.
- Sec. 3-2.23. Development agreement.
- Sec. 3-2.24. Performance guarantee.
- ARTICLE III. SUBDIVISION WITHIN WATERSHED PROTECTION AREA REVIEW PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE IV. PLOT PLANS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
- Sec. 3-4.1. Types of plans.
- Sec. 3-4.2. Approval required.
- Sec. 3-4.3. General plan standards.
- Sec. 3-4.4. Coordination with other procedures.
- Sec. 3-4.5. Site plan filing.
- Sec. 3-4.6. Review and approval.
- Sec. 3-4.7. Landscape plan.
- Sec. 3-4.8. Construction and utility plans and easements.
- Sec. 3-4.9. Utility easements.
- Sec. 3-4.10. Watershed development plan.
- Sec. 3-4.11. Appeal.
- ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE VI. LEGISLATIVE REVIEW PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE VII. QUASI-JUDICIAL REVIEW PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. ZONING DISTRICTS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Sec. 4-1.1. General zoning districts established.
- Sec. 4-1.2. General purposes.
- Sec. 4-1.3. Relationship to zoning and overlay districts.
- Sec. 4-1.4. Characteristics and intent of general zoning districts.
- Sec. 4-1.5. Overlay district intent.
- Sec. 4-1.6. Overlay districts.
- Sec. 4-1.7. DO downtown overlay district.
- ARTICLE II. DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
- Sec. 4-2.1. Purpose.
- Sec. 4-2.2. Dimensional standards general.
- Sec. 4-2.3. Dimensional standards by residential district.
- Sec. 4-2.4. Dimensional standards for non-residential districts.
- Sec. 4-2.5. Front yard setbacks for dwellings.
- Sec. 4-2.6. Side and rear yard setback.
- Sec. 4-2.7. Projections into required open space.
- ARTICLE III. DISTRICT USE REQUIREMENTS
- ARTICLE IV. TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 5
SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. GENERAL SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
- ARTICLE II. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE III. WATERSHED PROTECTION SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
CHAPTER 6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS
- Sec. 6-1.1. Generally.
- Sec. 6-1.2. Schedule of required parking spaces.
- Sec. 6-1.3. Design of nonresidential and multifamily residential parking areas.
- Sec. 6-1.4. Off-street loading and unloading space required.
- Sec. 6-1.5. Clear visibility triangle.
- Sec. 6-1.6. Driveway and internal traffic lane standards.
- Sec. 6-1.7. Parking area maintenance.
- Sec. 6-1.8. Sidewalks.
- ARTICLE II. SIGN REGULATIONS
- Sec. 6-2.1. Permits required; application.
- Sec. 6-2.2. Compliance required.
- Sec. 6-2.3. Message type.
- Sec. 6-2.4. Measurement of sign face.
- Sec. 6-2.5. Measurement of sign height.
- Sec. 6-2.6. Location.
- Sec. 6-2.7. Illumination.
- Sec. 6-2.8. Historic signs.
- Sec. 6-2.9. Signs not requiring a permit.
- Sec. 6-2.10. Signs requiring a permit.
- Sec. 6-2.11. Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 6-2.12. Sign maintenance.
- Sec. 6-2.13. Revocation of permit.
- Sec. 6-2.14. Reconstruction of damaged signs or sign structures.
- Sec. 6-2.15. Value of signs.
- Sec. 6-2.16. Administration, enforcement, appeals.
- Sec. 6-2.17. Amortization of certain signs.
- ARTICLE III. LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
- ARTICLE IV. OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
- ARTICLE V. ACCESSORY USES
- ARTICLE VI. AUTO-RELATED BUSINESS STANDARDS
- ARTICLE VII. CAMPGROUND STANDARDS
- ARTICLE VIII. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 7
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- ARTICLE III. UNSAFE BUILDINGS
- Sec. 7-3.1. Unsafe buildings condemned.
- Sec. 7-3.2. Removing notice from condemned building.
- Sec. 7-3.3. Action in event of failure to take corrective action.
- Sec. 7-3.4. Order to take corrective action.
- Sec. 7-3.5. Appeal; finality of order if not appealed.
- Sec. 7-3.6. Failure to comply with order.
- Sec. 7-3.7. Enforcement.
- Sec. 7-3.8. Records and reports.
- Sec. 7-3.9. Appeals.
- Sec. 7-3.10. Regulation authorized as to repair, closing, and demolition of nonresidential buildings or structures; order of public officer.
- Sec. 7-3.11. Vacant building receivership.
- ARTICLE IV. MINIMUM HOUSING AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES
- Sec. 7-4.1. Findings; purpose.
- Sec. 7-4.2. Definitions.
- Sec. 7-4.3. Responsibilities of owners and occupants.
- Sec. 7-4.4. Fitness for dwellings and dwelling units.
- Sec. 7-4.5. Space use and location.
- Sec. 7-4.6. Structural condition.
- Sec. 7-4.7. Safe and sanitary maintenance.
- Sec. 7-4.8. Plumbing systems.
- Sec. 7-4.9. Heating systems.
- Sec. 7-4.10. Electrical systems.
- Sec. 7-4.11. Control of insects, rodents, and infestations.
- Sec. 7-4.12. Fire protection and safety.
- Sec. 7-4.13. Violations; penalty.
- Sec. 7-4.14. Unsafe conditions.
- Sec. 7-4.15. Duties of the public officer.
- Sec. 7-4.16. Powers of the public officer.
- Sec. 7-4.17. Right of access.
- Sec. 7-4.18. Methods of service of complaints and orders.
- Sec. 7-4.19. Preliminary investigation; notice; administrative hearing.
- Sec. 7-4.20. Procedure after hearing.
- Sec. 7-4.21. Failure to comply with order of building inspector.
- Sec. 7-4.22. Failure to comply with order to vacate a dwelling.
- Sec. 7-4.23. Minimum housing appeals.
- Sec. 7-4.24. Petition to superior court.
- Sec. 7-4.25. Lien for costs.
CHAPTER 8
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL PROTECTION
Sections
- ARTICLE I. FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Sec. 8-1.1. Authority.
- Sec. 8-1.2. Findings of fact.
- Sec. 8-1.3. Purpose.
- Sec. 8-1.4. Objectives.
- Sec. 8-1.5. Effect on rights and liabilities under the existing flood damage prevention ordinance.
- Sec. 8-1.6. Effect upon outstanding floodplain development permits.
- Sec. 8-1.7. Lands to which this chapter applies.
- Sec. 8-1.8. Basis for establishing the special flood hazard areas.
- Sec. 8-1.9. Establishment of floodplain development permit.
- Sec. 8-1.10. Compliance.
- Sec. 8-1.11. Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 8-1.12. Interpretation.
- Sec. 8-1.13. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 8-1.14. Penalties for violation.
- Sec. 8-1.15. Administration.
- Sec. 8-1.16. Certification of floor elevation and flood-proofing.
- Sec. 8-1.17. Corrective procedures.
- Sec. 8-1.18. Variance procedures.
- Sec. 8-1.19. Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
- Sec. 8-1.20. Definitions.
- ARTICLE II. LAKE JAMES WATERSHED PROTECTION
- Sec. 8-2.1. In general.
- Sec. 8-2.2. Watershed protection administration.
- Sec. 8-2.3. Watershed protection development standards.
- Sec. 8-2.4. Watershed review board.
- Sec. 8-2.5. Rules of conduct for members.
- Sec. 8-2.6. Powers and duties of the watershed review board.
- Sec. 8-2.7. Appeal from the watershed administrator.
- Sec. 8-2.8. Appeals from the watershed review board.
- Sec. 8-2.9. Public health, in general.
- Sec. 8-2.10. Abatement.
- Sec. 8-2.11. Changes and amendments to the watershed protection ordinance.
- Sec. 8-2.12. Criminal penalties.
- Sec. 8-2.13. Remedies.
- Sec. 8-2.14. Rules governing the interpretation of watershed area boundaries.
- Sec. 8-2.15. Word interpretation.
- Sec. 8-2.16. Definitions.
- ARTICLE III. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
- Sec. 8-3.1. Purpose.
- Sec. 8-3.2. Jurisdiction of historic preservation commission.
- Sec. 8-3.3. Rules of procedure, design guidelines and meetings.
- Sec. 8-3.4. Powers and duties.
- Sec. 8-3.5. Historic designation process.
- Sec. 8-3.6. Historic district and landmark establishment.
- Sec. 8-3.7. Designation of historic districts.
- Sec. 8-3.8. Designation of landmarks.
- Sec. 8-3.9. Certificates of appropriateness; required.
- Sec. 8-3.10. Criteria to determine appropriateness.
- Sec. 8-3.11. Reconstruction.
- Sec. 8-3.12. Demolition of designated landmark or building.
- Sec. 8-3.13. Land use, interior arrangement, maintenance, emergency repairs not considered.
- Sec. 8-3.14. Hearing procedures.
- Sec. 8-3.15. Minor works.
- Sec. 8-3.16. Certificate issuance; expiration; enforcement.
- Sec. 8-3.17. Conditions for certain approvals.
- Sec. 8-3.18. Nonconforming structures; exemption from flood hazard requirements.
- Sec. 8-3.19. Authority to prevent demolition, alteration or violation of ordinance.
- Sec. 8-3.20. Civil penalty.
- Sec. 8-3.21. Definitions.
CHAPTER 9
VESTED RIGHTS AND LEGAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I. VESTED RIGHTS
- Sec. 9-1.1. Vested rights and permit choice.
- Sec. 9-1.2. Duration of vesting.
- Sec. 9-1.3. Multiple permits for development project.
- Sec. 9-1.4. Multi-phased development.
- Sec. 9-1.5. Continuing review.
- Sec. 9-1.6. Process to claim vested rights.
- Sec. 9-1.7. Miscellaneous provisions.
- Sec. 9-1.8. Establishment of vested rights.
- Sec. 9-1.9. Site-specific vesting plan.
- Sec. 9-1.10. Approval and amendment of plans.
- Sec. 9-1.11. Continuing review.
- Sec. 9-1.12. Duration and termination of vested rights.
- Sec. 9-1.13. Subsequent changes prohibited; exceptions.
- Sec. 9-1.14. Miscellaneous provisions.
- ARTICLE II. LEGAL PROVISIONS