Nichols Hills City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE II
- DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 3. - CHURCH, OFFICE AND RETAIL DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 4. - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 50-111. - ABC-O Alcoholic Beverage Overlay District.
- Sec. 50-112. - PUD Planned Unit Development District.
- Sec. 50-113. - TC Town Center Overlay District.
- Sec. 50-114. - South Plaza Commercial Sign District.
- Sec. 50-115. - South Plaza Commercial Parking District.
- Sec. 50-116. - North Plaza Commercial Sign District.
- DIVISION 5. - ADDITIONAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Sec. 50-146. - Off-Street Parking regulations.
- Sec. 50-147. - Perimeter Fences and walls.
- Sec. 50-148. - Nonconforming Uses.
- Sec. 50-149. - Moved houses and Mobile Homes prohibited.
- Sec. 50-150. - Combined Lots.
- Sec. 50-151. - Aggregate Lots and Combined Lots with frontage on two non-Intersecting Streets in the Residential Districts.
- Sec. 50-152. - Setback requirements for Corner Lots.
- Sec. 50-153. - Additional Rear Yard Setback requirements.
- DIVISION 6. - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, AND ACCESSORY USES
- Sec. 50-175. - Generally.
- Sec. 50-176. - Cabanas and Pool Houses.
- Sec. 50-177. - Carports.
- Sec. 50-178. - Detached Emergency Shelters.
- Sec. 50-179. - Detached Garages.
- Sec. 50-180. - Commercial Dumpsters.
- Sec. 50-181. - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces.
- Sec. 50-182. - Permitted home office use; prohibited business and commercial uses of Property in the Residential Zoning Districts; timeshares prohibited.
- Sec. 50-183. - Landscape Structures.
- Sec. 50-184. - Playground Equipment and tree houses.
- Sec. 50-185. - Portable Buildings.
- Sec. 50-186. - Solar Energy Systems.
- Sec. 50-187. - Sports Courts.
- Sec. 50-188. - Swimming Pools.
- Sec. 50-189. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 50-190. - Nuisance declared; violation.
- Sec. 50-191. - Walkways, passageways, covered corridors, and Breezeways.
- DIVISION 7. - COMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA REGULATIONS
- Sec. 50-219. - Generally.
- Sec. 50-220. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-221. - Communications devices subject to a Special Use Permit.
- Sec. 50-222. - Notice requirements for Communication Towers, Antennas, and Small Wireless Facilities.
- Sec. 50-223. - Communication devices permitted by right.
- Sec. 50-224. - Undergrounding requirement; prohibition of new Utility Poles.
- Sec. 50-225. - Inspection, removal, and identification of Communication Towers and Small Wireless Facilities.
- DIVISION 8. - LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REGULATIONS
- Sec. 50-244. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-245. - Purpose of the Landscaping and Screening Regulations.
- Sec. 50-246. - General Landscaping and restrictions for all Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-247. - Screening requirements for outdoor storage and service areas.
- Sec. 50-248. - Hardscape restrictions.
- Sec. 50-249. - Landscape maintenance requirements for all Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-250. - Rights of Public Utility Companies and the City.
- Sec. 50-251. - Landscaping requirements for construction in the One- and Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-252. - Landscape Point values for new construction in the One- and Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-253. - Landscaping Requirements for new construction in the Multiple-Family Residential, Church, Office, and Retail Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-254. - Specifications for Landscape Plans.
- Sec. 50-255. - Planting Plans required for certain driveway and hardscape changes.
- Sec. 50-256. - Planting Plan required for certain Accessory Buildings, Accessory Structures, and Accessory Uses.
- Sec. 50-257. - Landscape Plans required for residential Planned Unit Developments and developments containing two or more Single-Family Dwellings or duplexes.
- Sec. 50-258. - Enforcement of Landscaping regulations.
- Sec. 50-259. - Nuisance declared; violation.
- DIVISION 9. - OUTDOOR LIGHTING REGULATIONS
- Sec. 50-282. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-283. - Purpose of the Outdoor Lighting regulations; dark sky principles.
- Sec. 50-284. - Permits required to install Outdoor Lighting when Electrical Code Permit is required.
- Sec. 50-285. - Application for Outdoor Lighting Permit.
- Sec. 50-286. - Application fee for Outdoor Lighting Permit.
- Sec. 50-287. - Code Official review; issuance of Outdoor Lighting Permit.
- Sec. 50-288. - Revocation of Outdoor Lighting Permit.
- Sec. 50-289. - Conformance with applicable Codes.
- Sec. 50-290. - Applicability; exemptions; nonconforming Luminaires (grandfathering).
- Sec. 50-291. - General standards for Outdoor Lighting in all Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-292. - Additional standards for Outdoor Lighting in Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-293. - Additional standards for Outdoor Lighting in Multiple-Family Residential, Church, Office, and Retail Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-294. - Outdoor Lighting Plans; requirements and specifications.
- Sec. 50-295. - Prohibited Outdoor Lighting.
- Sec. 50-296. - Enforcement of Outdoor Lighting regulations.
- Sec. 50-297. - Nuisance declared; violation.
- DIVISION 10. - SIGN REGULATIONS
- Sec. 50-328. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-329. - Sign regulations for Estate and Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-330. - Signs on public Property and Street right-of-way prohibited.
- Sec. 50-331. - Signs for Sidewalk sales and business-sponsored events on Sidewalks and other public ways.
- Sec. 50-332. - Accessory Sign regulations in general; Sign Permits.
- Sec. 50-333. - Accessory Sign regulations for the U-4 Church District.
- Sec. 50-334. - Accessory Sign regulations for the C-1 Office District.
- Sec. 50-335. - Accessory Sign regulations for the C-2 Retail Business District.
- Sec. 50-336. - Accessory Sign regulations for the South Plaza Commercial Sign District.
- Sec. 50-337. - Accessory Sign regulations for the North Plaza Commercial Sign District.
- Sec. 50-338. - Accessory Sign Use and Maintenance.
- Sec. 50-339. - Abandoned Accessory Signs; Terminated Businesses.
- Sec. 50-340. - Violation of these Sign regulations.
- Sec. 50-341. - Enforcement of Sign regulations.
- Sec. 50-342. - Nuisance declared; violation.
- DIVISION 11. - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 50-363. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-364. - Permits required to install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
- Sec. 50-365. - Application for permit to install Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
- Sec. 50-366. - Application fee for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.
- Sec. 50-367. - Code Official review; issuance of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.
- Sec. 50-368. - Revocation of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit.
- Sec. 50-369. - Construction standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in all Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-370. - Additional construction standards and requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-371. - Additional construction standards and requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces in the Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District and the Commercial Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-372. - Required maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
- Sec. 50-373. - Requirements for Electric Vehicle readiness for new development in the Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District and the Commercial Zoning Districts.
- DIVISION 12. - SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Sec. 50-405. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-406. - Solar Energy System Permits required to install Solar Energy Systems.
- Sec. 50-407. - Application for permit to install Solar Energy Systems.
- Sec. 50-408. - Application fee for Solar Energy System Permit.
- Sec. 50-409. - Code Official review; issuance of Solar Energy System Permit.
- Sec. 50-410. - Revocation of Solar Energy System Permit.
- Sec. 50-411. - Standards for Solar Energy Systems in all Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 50-412. - Additional standards and requirements for Roof-Mounted Solar Energy Systems.
- Sec. 50-413. - Additional standards and requirements for Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems.
- Sec. 50-414. - Required maintenance of Solar Energy Systems.
ARTICLE IV
- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES
- Sec. 50-496. - Permit and Certificate regulations generally.
- Sec. 50-497. - Special Use Permits.
- Sec. 50-498. - Conditional Use Permits.
- Sec. 50-499. - Permits related to specific types of work.
- Sec. 50-500. - Building Permits.
- Sec. 50-501. - Mechanical Permits, Electrical Permits, Plumbing Permits, Concrete Permits, and Roofing Permits.
- Sec. 50-502. - Certificate of Occupancy.
- DIVISION 3. - PLANNING COMMISSION[2]
- Sec. 50-528. - Planning Commission created.
- Sec. 50-529. - Appointment of Planning Commission members; term of office; vacancies.
- Sec. 50-530. - Planning Commission organization; rules.
- Sec. 50-531. - Staff recommendations by Planning Commission; financing.
- Sec. 50-532. - Planning Commission miscellaneous powers and duties.
- Sec. 50-533. - Planning Commission power to revise Comprehensive Plan; oil and gas wells disallowed.
- DIVISION 4. - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT[3]
- DIVISION 5. - AMENDMENT OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY; NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
- DIVISION 6. - APPEALS
- DIVISION 7. - VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, AND ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 50-633. - Responsibility for enforcement.
- Sec. 50-634. - Violations.
- Sec. 50-635. - Building erected in violation of Chapter declared a nuisance.
- Sec. 50-636. - Erosion and soil control measures during development and construction.
- Sec. 50-637. - Continuing violations.
- Sec. 50-638. - Remedies and enforcement powers.
- Sec. 50-639. - Remedies cumulative.
- Sec. 50-640. - Persons subject to penalties.
- Sec. 50-641. - Enforcement procedures.
- Sec. 50-642. - Appeals.
ARTICLE V
- BUILDING COMMISSION
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 50-673. - When Certificates of Approval are required.
- Sec. 50-674. - Definitions.
- Sec. 50-675. - Exceptions to Certificate of Approval requirements.
- Sec. 50-676. - Purpose and intent of the Building moving, demolition, design, and construction review process.
- Sec. 50-677. - Building moving, demolition, and construction to be as provided in applications and plans.
- Sec. 50-678. - Public nuisance declared for violations of Building Commission regulations; violations and penalties.
- DIVISION 2. - BUILDING COMMISSION
- DIVISION 3. - BUILDING COMMISSION REVIEW
- Sec. 50-735. - Demolition and Building review required.
- Sec. 50-736. - Application for Certificate of Approval.
- Sec. 50-737. - Application fee for Certificate of Approval.
- Sec. 50-738. - Building Commission public hearing required; notice of public hearing.
- Sec. 50-739. - Continuances to applications for Certificates of Approval.
- Sec. 50-740. - Appeal.
- Sec. 50-741. - Expiration and extension of Certificates of Approval.
- Sec. 50-742. - Minor revisions to approved projects; administrative approval allowed.
- Sec. 50-743. - Transfer of Certificates of Approval.
- DIVISION 4. - DEMOLITION AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES