Powder Springs City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Division I. - Title, Authority, Purposes and Applicability
- Division II. - Uses
- Division III. - Lots
- Division IV. - Building Density and Intensity
- Division V. - Building Height and Setbacks
- Division VI. - Nonconformities
- Sec. 1-61. - Definitions.
- Sec. 1-62. - Nonconforming use - generally.
- Sec. 1-63. - Nonconforming use - change of use.
- Sec. 1-64. - Nonconforming use - abandonment.
- Sec. 1-65. - Nonconforming use - expansion.
- Sec. 1-66. - Nonconforming use - repair.
- Sec. 1-67. - Nonconforming building or structure.
- Sec. 1-68. - Nonconforming lot.
- Sec. 1-69. - Nonconforming situations.
- Sec. 1-70. - Correction of nonconforming situations.
- Division VII. - Additional Requirements
- Division VIII. - Legal Status Provisions
- Sec. 1-91. - Adoption and effective date.
- Sec. 1-92. - Conflict with other laws.
- Sec. 1-93. - Severability.
- Sec. 1-94. - Repeal of conflicting ordinances.
- Sec. 1-95. - Codification and recodification.
- Sec. 1-96. - Relationship to private agreements.
- Sec. 1-97. - Status of prior zoning approvals.
- Sec. 1-98. - Status of previously issued permits.
ARTICLE 2
- ZONING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Sections
- Division I. - Zoning Districts Generally
- Division II. - Residential Zoning Districts
- Sec. 2-11. - R-30, Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 2-12. - R-20, Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 2-13. - R-15, Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 2-14. - MDR, Medium Density Residential District.
- Sec. 2-15. - PUD-R, Planned Unit Development - Residential.
- Sec. 2-16. - Table of Permitted and Special Uses by Residential Zoning District.
- Sec. 2-17. - Table of Dimensional Requirements for Residential Zoning Districts.
- Division III. - Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Zoning Districts
- Sec. 2-21. - MXU, Mixed-Use District.
- Sec. 2-22. - Table of Permitted and Special Uses in Mixed-Use and Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 2-23. - Table of Dimensional Requirements for Mixed-Use and Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 2-23.5. - Table of Distribution of Residential and Office/Commercial Portions of a Mixed-Use Development.
- Sec. 2-24. - O-I, Office-Institutional District.
- Sec. 2-25. - NRC, Neighborhood Retail Commercial District.
- Sec. 2-26. - CRC, Community Retail Commercial District.
- Sec. 2-27. - CBD, Central Business District.
- Sec. 2-28. - BP, Business Park District.
- Sec. 2-29. - LI, Light Industrial District.
- Sec. 2-30. - HI, Heavy Industrial District.
- Division IV. - Overlay Districts
- Division V. - Official Zoning Map
ARTICLE 3
- USE DEFINITIONS
Sections
- A—Definitions.
- B—Definitions.
- C—Definitions.
- D—Definitions.
- E—Definitions.
- F—Definitions.
- G—Definitions.
- H—Definitions.
- I—Definitions.
- J—Definitions.
- K—Definitions.
- L—Definitions.
- M—Definitions.
- N—Definitions.
- O—Definitions.
- P—Definitions.
- R—Definitions.
- S—Definitions.
- T—Definitions.
- U—Definitions.
- V—Definitions.
- W—Definitions.
- Y—Definitions.
ARTICLE 4
- SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS
Sections
- Division I. - Uses
- Sec. 4-05.- Accessory use, building or structure.
- Sec. 4-10. - Accessory dwelling unit.
- Sec. 4-15. - Agricultural crops and timbering activities.
- Sec. 4-20. - Animal shelter.
- Sec. 4-25. - Asphalt or concrete plant.
- Sec. 4-30. - Attendant's shelter.
- Sec. 4-35. - Automated teller machine.
- Sec. 4-40. - Automotive repair.
- Sec. 4-45. - Automobile sales.
- Sec. 4-50. - Automotive service.
- Sec. 4-55. - Bed and breakfast inn.
- Sec. 4-60. - Blasting operations.
- Sec. 4-65. - Caretaker's residence.
- Sec. 4-66. - CBD oil establishments.
- Sec. 4-70. - Church or place of worship.
- Sec. 4-75. - Club or lodge, nonprofit.
- Sec. 4-80. - Collection bin.
- Sec. 4-85. - Commercial recreation facility, outdoor.
- Sec. 4-90. - Community donation center.
- Sec. 4-95. - Community food or housing shelter.
- Sec. 4-100. - Community recreation.
- Sec. 4-101. - Cottage industry.
- Sec. 4-105. - Dam.
- Sec. 4-110. - Day care.
- Sec. 4-115. - Drive-through.
- Sec. 4-120. - Dwelling, single-family attached (fee simple or condominium townhouse).
- Sec. 4-125. - Dwelling, two-family (duplex).
- Sec. 4-130. - Dwelling unit.
- Sec. 4-135. - Fence or wall.
- Sec. 4-140. - Flea market.
- Sec. 4-145. - Food truck, accessory use.
- Sec. 4-146. - Food truck park.
- Sec. 4-150. - Fuel pump.
- Sec. 4-151. - Funeral homes.
- Sec. 4-155. - Golf driving range.
- Sec. 4-156. - Group homes.
- Sec. 4-160. - Guest house.
- Sec. 4-161. - Halfway houses.
- Sec. 4-165. - Heating and air conditioning unit, accessory.
- Sec. 4-170. - Home occupation.
- Sec. 4-175. - Institutional residential living and care facility.
- Sec. 4-180. - Intermodal container.
- Sec. 4-185. - Junk or junked vehicle.
- Sec. 4-190. - Junkyard.
- Sec. 4-195. - Kennel.
- Sec. 4-200. - Livestock and animal quarters.
- Sec. 4-205. - Manufactured home.
- Sec. 4-210. - Manufactured home, temporary (construction).
- Sec. 4-215. - Manufactured home, temporary (medical hardship).
- Sec. 4-220. - Manufacturing or fabrication accessory to retail use.
- Sec. 4-225. - Mobile home.
- Sec. 4-226. - Multi-family inspections.
- Sec. 4-230. - Outdoor display and storage.
- Sec. 4-231. - Public art displays.
- Sec. 4-235. - Accessory uses of parking lots and loading areas.
- Sec. 4-240. - Pet dealer.
- Sec. 4-245. - Recreational vehicle.
- Sec. 4-246. - Recreational vehicle and boat storage facility.
- Sec. 4-250. - Retail Package Sales of Distilled Spirits.
- Sec. 4-255. - Riding stable.
- Sec. 4-260. - School, private.
- Sec. 4-265. - Self-service storage facility.
- Sec. 4-266. - Self-service storage facility, climate-controlled.
- Sec. 4-270. - Semi-trailer or commercial vehicle parking.
- Sec. 4-272. - Sidewalk Cafe/right-of-way encroachment permit - restaurants.
- Sec. 4-275. - Solar energy system, building mounted.
- Sec. 4-280. - Solar energy system, ground mounted.
- Sec. 4-285. - Subdivision sales office, temporary.
- Sec. 4-290. - Surface mine, quarry, or other resource extraction.
- Sec. 4-295. - Swimming pool.
- Sec. 4-305. - Truck or trailer rental, accessory.
- Sec. 4-310. - Underground gas storage.
- Sec. 4-315. - Utility installation, removal, and relocation.
- Sec. 4-320. - Vehicle emission inspection.
- Sec. 4-325. - Work force housing.
- Sec. 4-330. - Wrecked motor vehicle compound.
- Sec. 4-335. - Yard or garage sale.
- Division II-A.- Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Sec. 4-405.- Purposes and intentions.
- Sec. 4-410. - Applicability and exemptions.
- Sec. 4-415. - Performance and construction standards.
- Sec. 4-420. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 4-425. - Application processing.
- Sec. 4-430. - Criteria to consider in acting upon applications.
- Sec. 4-435. - Amateur radio, citizen's band radio and other receive-only radio antennae.
- Division II-B.- Small Cell Wireless Facilities and Aesthetic Standards
- Sec. 4-440.- Authority.
- Sec. 4-441. - Findings.
- Sec. 4-442. - Purpose.
- Sec. 4-443. - Definitions.
- Sec. 4-444. - Authority.
- Sec. 4-445. - Permits.
- Sec. 4-446. - Permit applications.
- Sec. 4-447. - Permit fees.
- Sec. 4-448. - Application review.
- Sec. 4-449. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 4-450. - Effect of permit issuance.
- Sec. 4-451. - Annual fees.
- Sec. 4-452. - Fees under state law.
- Sec. 4-453. - Revocation for noncompliance.
- Sec. 4-454. - City remedies for unpermitted activity.
- Sec. 4-455. - Public inspection.
- Sec. 4-456. - Consolidated applications.
- Sec. 4-457. - Permit timeframe.
- Sec. 4-458. - Permit duration.
- Sec. 4-459. - Permit renewal.
- Sec. 4-460. - Collocation.
- Sec. 4-461. - Procedures for removal.
- Sec. 4-462. - Requirement of restoration.
- Sec. 4-463. - Removal to meet city needs.
- Sec. 4-464. - Reconditioning and replacement.
- Sec. 4-465. - Abandonment.
- Sec. 4-466. - Location standards.
- Sec. 4-467. - Decorative poles.
- Sec. 4-468. - Concealment.
- Sec. 4-469. - Collocation in historic districts.
- Sec. 4-470. - Collocation on decorative poles.
- Sec. 4-471. - Aesthetic standards.
- Division III.- Adult Entertainment
- Sec. 4-505.- Purposes.
- Sec. 4-510. - Authority.
- Sec. 4-515. - Findings.
- Sec. 4-520. - Adult entertainment establishment definitions.
- Sec. 4-525. - General definitions.
- Sec. 4-530. - License required.
- Sec. 4-535. - License transfer, sale or assignment.
- Sec. 4-540. - Application for license.
- Sec. 4-545. - License application contents.
- Sec. 4-550. - Annual permit renewal process.
- Sec. 4-555. - Prohibition from interest in license.
- Sec. 4-560. - Applicant to appear.
- Sec. 4-565. - Investigation and issuance.
- Sec. 4-570. - Grounds for denial of issuance.
- Sec. 4-575. - Denial.
- Sec. 4-580. - Regulation of permitted establishment.
- Sec. 4-585. - Location restrictions.
- Sec. 4-590. - Change of name, premises or location.
- Sec. 4-600. - On-premises operator required.
- Sec. 4-605. - Adult entertainment establishment employees.
- Sec. 4-610. - Regulated activities.
- Sec. 4-615. - Conduct or activities prohibited.
- Sec. 4-620. - Special provisions for adult cabarets.
- Sec. 4-625. - Design of premises.
- Sec. 4-630. - Conditions of establishment.
- Sec. 4-635. - Unlawful operation declared nuisance.
- Sec. 4-640. - Employee permits.
- Sec. 4-645. - Grounds for denial of employee or independent contractor permit.
- Sec. 4-650. - Existing establishments.
- Sec. 4-655. - Suspension or revocation of license.
- Sec. 4-660. - Procedure for suspension or revocation.
- Sec. 4-665. - Automatic license forfeiture for non-use.
ARTICLE 5
- SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Site and Architectural Design Review
- Sec. 5-11. - Design review required.
- Sec. 5-12. - Division of design review.
- Sec. 5-13. - Application requirements for site design review.
- Sec. 5-14. - Process of site design approval.
- Sec. 5-15. - Architectural design approval.
- Sec. 5-16. - Application requirements for architectural design review.
- Sec. 5-17. - Criteria for decisions on architectural design applications.
- Sec. 5-18. - Decision with regard to architectural design applications.
- Sec. 5-19. - Notice of decision.
- Sec. 5-20. - Reapplication and appeal.
- Sec. 5-21. - Compliance with approved applications.
- Division III. - Site Design Requirements and Guidelines
- Sec. 5-31. - Applicability.
- Sec. 5-32. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 5-33. - Existing site features.
- Sec. 5-34. - Grading.
- Sec. 5-35. - Drainage and low impact development.
- Sec. 5-36. - Interparcel access.
- Sec. 5-37. - Utilities.
- Sec. 5-38. - Exterior lighting.
- Sec. 5-39. - Pedestrian circulation.
- Sec. 5-40. - Driveway throat depth.
- Sec. 5-41. - Parking.
- Sec. 5-42. - Service functions.
- Sec. 5-43. - Open spaces.
- Sec. 5-44. - Plazas and pedestrian-gathering places.
- Division IV. - Architectural Design Requirements and Guidelines
- Sec. 5-51. - Architectural design compatibility.
- Sec. 5-52. - Building style.
- Sec. 5-53. - Building materials.
- Sec. 5-54. - Modulation.
- Sec. 5-55. - Roofs.
- Sec. 5-56. - Awnings and canopies.
- Sec. 5-57. - Colors.
- Sec. 5-58. - Architectural lighting.
- Sec. 5-59. - Trash and recycling collection facilities.
- Sec. 5-60. - Mechanical systems.
- Sec. 5-61. - Accessory nonresidential storage areas.
- Sec. 5-62. - Fences and walls.
- Sec. 5-63. - Residential garages and carports.
- Sec. 5-64. - Residential unit differentiation.
- Division V. - Residential Infill Development Guidelines
- Sec. 5-71. - Intent and applicability.
- Sec. 5-72. - Lot grading and drainage.
- Sec. 5-73. - Orientation.
- Sec. 5-74. - Setback.
- Sec. 5-75. - Dwelling width.
- Sec. 5-76. - Height and scale.
- Sec. 5-77. - Roofs.
- Sec. 5-78. - Dwelling entry.
- Sec. 5-79. - Additional architectural features.
- Sec. 5-80. - Walkways and pathways.
- Sec. 5-81. - Exterior building materials.
- Sec. 5-82. - Building articulation.
- Sec. 5-83. - Windows.
- Sec. 5-84. - Additions to principal dwellings.
- Sec. 5-85. - Garages and carports.
- Sec. 5-86. - Fences and walls.
- Sec. 5-87. - Trees in front yard.
- Sec. 5-88. - Yard landscaping.
- Sec. 5-89. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 5-90. - Utilities.
- Division VI. - Historic Urban Core
- Sec. 5-101. - Purpose and intent statement.
- Sec. 5-102. - Establishment of architectural design style.
- Sec. 5-103. - Establishment of building materials.
- Sec. 5-104. - Establishment of traditional storefront elements.
- Sec. 5-105. - Establishment of a color pallet.
- Sec. 5-106. - Other applicable codes used with this article.
- Sec. 5-107. - Review and approval authority.
ARTICLE 6
ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Driveways
- Sec. 6-21. - Access driveway required.
- Sec. 6-22. - Minimum driveway width.
- Sec. 6-23. - Maximum driveway width.
- Sec. 6-24. - Driveway surfacing.
- Sec. 6-25. - Number of driveways permitted.
- Sec. 6-26. - Driveway separation.
- Sec. 6-27. - Common access easements for shared driveways.
- Sec. 6-28. - Vision clearance at driveways.
- Sec. 6-29. - Driveway apron.
- Sec. 6-30. - Driveway permit.
- Division III. - On-site Circulation
- Division IV. - Design and Improvement Requirements for Parking Lots
- Sec. 6-51. - Applicability.
- Sec. 6-52. - Improvement setback.
- Sec. 6-53. - Parking space relationship to street.
- Sec. 6-54. - Area per parking space.
- Sec. 6-55. - Demarcation.
- Sec. 6-56. - Access aisle specifications.
- Sec. 6-57. - Parking lot drainage.
- Sec. 6-58. - Parking lot surfacing.
- Sec. 6-59. - Curbing or stops.
- Sec. 6-60. - Lighting.
- Sec. 6-61. - Light pole locations and specifications.
- Sec. 6-62. - Screening and landscaping.
- Division V. - Off-street Parking General Requirements
- Sec. 6-71. - Off-street parking required.
- Sec. 6-72. - Access and location of off-street parking.
- Sec. 6-73. - Maximum number of off-street parking spaces required.
- Sec. 6-74. - Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required.
- Sec. 6-75. - Minimum number of accessible parking spaces required.
- Sec. 6-76. - Angled parking.
- Sec. 6-77. - Compact parking spaces.
- Sec. 6-78. - Stacking spaces for drive-through facilities or service windows.
- Division VI. - Off-Street Parking Reduction
- Division VII. - Off-Street Loading Space Requirements
ARTICLE 7
- SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
Sections
- Division I. - Findings
- Sec. 7-1. - Beneficial functions.
- Sec. 7-2. - Regulation of messaging.
- Sec. 7-3. - Public safety.
- Sec. 7-4. - Public health.
- Sec. 7-5. - Reduction and mitigation of adverse impacts on adjacent properties.
- Sec. 7-6. - Prevention of adverse impacts on community character and attractiveness.
- Sec. 7-7. - Protection of public investments.
- Sec. 7-8. - Promotion and maintenance of private investments.
- Division II. - Supplemental Findings, Intentions, and Explanations
- Sec. 7-11. - Viewshed is subject to regulation.
- Sec. 7-12. - Content neutrality.
- Sec. 7-13. - Time, placement, and manner restrictions.
- Sec. 7-14. - Noncommercial and commercial messages.
- Sec. 7-15. - Variation required.
- Sec. 7-16. - Regulation by zoning district.
- Sec. 7-17. - Proportionality.
- Sec. 7-18. - Rationale for sign allowances.
- Sec. 7-19. - Real estate-related messages.
- Sec. 7-20. - Sign prohibitions.
- Sec. 7-21. - Billboards.
- Sec. 7-22. - Illumination.
- Sec. 7-23. - Advertising for special events.
- Sec. 7-24. - Flags.
- Sec. 7-25. - Sign maintenance.
- Sec. 7-26. - Architectural review.
- Sec. 7-27. - Regulatory relief.
- Division III. - General Provisions
- Division IV. - Sign Placement, Number, Height, Area, and Illumination
- Sec. 7-41. - Signs on public property.
- Sec. 7-42. - Sight visibility triangle.
- Sec. 7-43. - Obstruction of visibility of public sign.
- Sec. 7-44. - Sign setback.
- Sec. 7-45. - Sign height.
- Sec. 7-46. - Sign number by sign type.
- Sec. 7-47. - Sign area.
- Sec. 7-48. - Computation of sign area.
- Sec. 7-49. - Description of sign type allowances (Table 7-2).
- Sec. 7-50. - Illumination.
- Sec. 7-51. - Sign construction.
- Division V. - Regulations Governing Specific Signs
- Sec. 7-61. - Banners.
- Sec. 7-62. - Drive-through lanes.
- Sec. 7-63. - Flags.
- Sec. 7-64. - Multiple message electronic sign.
- Sec. 7-65. - Changeable copy sign, not electronic.
- Sec. 7-66. - Projecting signs.
- Sec. 7-67. - Sidewalk signs.
- Sec. 7-68. - Special event signage.
- Sec. 7-69. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 7-70. - Weekend signs.
- Division VI. - Nonconforming Signs
- Division VII. - Permitting of Signs
- Sec. 7-91. - Building and electrical permits for signs.
- Sec. 7-92. - Sign permit may require other permits.
- Sec. 7-93. - Sign permit required.
- Sec. 7-94. - Who may apply for sign permit.
- Sec. 7-95. - Contents of sign permit application specified.
- Sec. 7-96. - Procedures for sign permitting.
- Sec. 7-97. - Procedures for architectural review of signs.
- Division VIII. - Sign Maintenance, Removal, and Enforcement
ARTICLE 8
- LAND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Wetlands
- Division III. - Riparian Buffers and Impervious Surface Setbacks
- Sec. 8-21. - Findings.
- Sec. 8-22. - Exemptions and exceptions.
- Sec. 8-23. - Buffers and impervious setbacks.
- Sec. 8-24. - Variances.
- Sec. 8-25. - Relationship to other regulations.
- Sec. 8-26. - Minimum requirements.
- Sec. 8-27. - Violations, enforcement and penalties.
- Sec. 8-28. - Administrative appeal and judicial review.
- Division IV. - Land Clearance and Grading
- Division V. - Development Plans and Development Permit
- Sec. 8-41. - Approval required.
- Sec. 8-42. - Pre-application.
- Sec. 8-43. - Development permit application requirements.
- Sec. 8-44. - Professional preparation of plans.
- Sec. 8-45. - Development plan specifications.
- Sec. 8-46. - Incomplete application.
- Sec. 8-47. - Encroachment permits.
- Sec. 8-48. - Distribution of plans for review.
- Sec. 8-49. - Development permit application processing.
- Sec. 8-50. - Criteria for decisions on development permit applications.
- Sec. 8-51. - Revisions.
- Sec. 8-52. - Pre-development inspection.
- Sec. 8-53. - Duration of development permit.
- Sec. 8-54. - Extension of expiring development permit.
- Division VI. - Streets
- Sec. 8-61. - Street access.
- Sec. 8-62. - New public streets.
- Sec. 8-63. - Minimum street right-of-way and pavement width.
- Sec. 8-64. - Dedication of right-of-way for existing substandard streets.
- Sec. 8-65. - Improvement of existing streets.
- Sec. 8-66. - Improvement of development entrances - residential subdivisions.
- Sec. 8-67. - Improvement of commercial/industrial development entrances.
- Sec. 8-68. - Private streets.
- Sec. 8-69. - Grade and design speed.
- Sec. 8-70. - Cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets.
- Sec. 8-71. - Alleys.
- Sec. 8-72. - Half streets prohibited.
- Sec. 8-73. - Split-level streets and one-way streets.
- Sec. 8-74. - Curb and gutter.
- Sec. 8-75. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 8-76. - Street lighting.
- Sec. 8-77. - Street names.
- Sec. 8-78. - Street name signs, traffic signs and street striping.
- Sec. 8-79. - Sight visibility at street and driveway intersections.
- Sec. 8-80. - Accessibility for fire fighting equipment.
- Division VII. - Utilities
- Sec. 8-91. - Utility easements.
- Sec. 8-92. - Drainage easements.
- Sec. 8-93. - Location of above-ground utilities.
- Sec. 8-94. - Underground utilities.
- Sec. 8-95. - Storm drainage.
- Sec. 8-96. - Storm drainage plan exceptions.
- Sec. 8-97. - Public water.
- Sec. 8-98. - Sanitary sewer.
- Sec. 8-99. - Dry sewerage available.
- Sec. 8-100. - Sewerage not available.
- Sec. 8-101. - Sewer types.
- Sec. 8-102. - Developer agreements for sewerage.
ARTICLE 9
- SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Minimum Requirements/Best Management Practices
- Division III. - Application and Permit Process
- Division IV. - Inspection and Enforcement
- Sec. 9-31. - Inspections.
- Sec. 9-32. - Required amendment to this article.
- Sec. 9-33. - Investigations.
- Sec. 9-34. - No refusal of access.
- Sec. 9-35. - Review of actions.
- Sec. 9-36. - Failure to obtain a permit for land-disturbing activity.
- Sec. 9-37. - Stop work orders.
- Sec. 9-38. - Bond forfeiture.
- Sec. 9-39. - Monetary penalties.
- Division V. - Education and Certification
- Division VI. - Legal Status Provisions
ARTICLE 10
- FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Standards
- Sec. 10-11. - Encroachment in regulatory floodway.
- Sec. 10-12. - Development within area of special flood hazard.
- Sec. 10-13. - Development within or adjacent to future-conditions flood hazard area.
- Sec. 10-14. - Revision of boundaries.
- Sec. 10-15. - Engineering study.
- Sec. 10-16. - General standards for encroachments.
- Sec. 10-17. - Standards for buildings.
- Sec. 10-18. - Non-inhabitable accessory structures and facilities.
- Sec. 10-19. - Recreational vehicles.
- Sec. 10-20. - Floodproofing.
- Sec. 10-21. - Areas on streams without established base flood elevations and floodways (A-zones).
- Sec. 10-22. - Areas of shallow flooding (AO zones).
- Sec. 10-23. - Subdivision of land.
- Division III. - Flood Hazard Area Variance
- Division IV. - Permit Procedures and Requirements
ARTICLE 11
- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Post-Development Stormwater Management Standards
- Sec. 11-11. - Design of stormwater management system.
- Sec. 11-12. - Natural resources inventory.
- Sec. 11-13. - Better site design practices for stormwater management.
- Sec. 11-14. - Stormwater runoff quality/reduction.
- Sec. 11-15. - Stream channel protection.
- Sec. 11-16. - Overbank flood protection.
- Sec. 11-17. - Extreme flood protection.
- Sec. 11-18. - Downstream analysis.
- Sec. 11-19. - Stormwater management system inspection and maintenance.
- Division III. - Permit Procedures and Requirements
- Sec. 11-31. - Permit application requirements.
- Sec. 11-32. - Pre-submittal meeting.
- Sec. 11-33. - Stormwater concept plan requirements.
- Sec. 11-34. - Stormwater management plan requirements.
- Sec. 11-35. - Contents of stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 11-36. - Stormwater management inspection and maintenance agreements.
- Sec. 11-37. - Application fee and procedures.
- Sec. 11-38. - Compliance with the approved stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 11-39. - Responsibilities after permit issuance.
- Sec. 11-40. - Modifications for off-site facilities.
- Division IV. - Inspections and Maintenance
- Sec. 11-41. - Inspection and maintenance agreements
- Sec. 11-42. - Right of entry for maintenance inspections.
- Sec. 11-43. - Owner's failure to maintain the stormwater management system.
- Sec. 11-44. - Inspections to ensure plan compliance during construction.
- Sec. 11-45. - Final inspection; as-built drawings; delivery of inspection and maintenance agreement.
- Sec. 11-46. - Records of maintenance activities.
- Sec. 11-47. - Violations and enforcement.
- Sec. 11-48. - Maintenance by owner of stormwater management systems predating current GSMM.
ARTICLE 12
- TREE PROTECTION, BUFFERS, AND LANDSCAPING
Sections
- Division I. - Purpose and General Provisions
- Division II. - Tree Canopy Coverage
- Sec. 12-11. - Determination of existing tree canopy coverage.
- Sec. 12-12. - Existing tree canopy coverage retention required.
- Sec. 12-13. - Removal of existing tree canopy and clearing limits.
- Sec. 12-14. - Minimum tree canopy coverage requirements by land use.
- Sec. 12-15. - Addition of trees to meet minimum tree canopy coverage requirements.
- Sec. 12-16. - Tree bank.
- Sec. 12-17. - Alternative locations.
- Sec. 12-18. - Tree species list.
- Sec. 12-19. - Planted tree standards.
- Division III. - Tree Protection
- Division IV. - Street Trees
- Division V. - Buffers Between Incompatible Uses
- Division VI. - Landscaping
- Sec. 12-51. - When required.
- Sec. 12-52. - Front landscape strip.
- Sec. 12-53. - Side landscaping strip.
- Sec. 12-54. - Interior parking lot landscaping.
- Sec. 12-55. - General landscaping provisions.
- Sec. 12-56. - Landscape plan required.
- Sec. 12-57. - Contents of landscape plans.
- Sec. 12-58. - Landscape maintenance and landscape guarantee.
- Secs. 12-59, 12-60. - Reserved.
ARTICLE 13
- ZONING AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- Division I. - General.
- Division II. - Text Amendment
- Sec. 13-11. - Authority to amend.
- Sec. 13-12. - Initiation of proposals for text amendments.
- Sec. 13-13. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 13-14. - Concurrent consideration.
- Sec. 13-15. - Notice of public hearing.
- Sec. 13-16. - Work sessions.
- Sec. 13-17. - Public hearing.
- Sec. 13-18. - Recommendation and decision.
- Sec. 13-19. - Withdrawal of text amendment.
- Sec. 13-20. - Notice of action.
- Division III. - Rezoning and Special Uses
- Sec. 13-31. - Authority to amend.
- Sec. 13-32. - Initiation of proposals for rezoning.
- Sec. 13-33. - Initiation of special use applications.
- Sec. 13-34. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 13-35. - Sketch plan.
- Sec. 13-36. - Development statistics required.
- Sec. 13-37. - Criteria for rezoning decisions.
- Sec. 13-38. - Criteria for special use decisions.
- Sec. 13-39. - Application compliance and completeness.
- Sec. 13-40. - Administrative processing of applications.
- Sec. 13-41. - Concurrent consideration of applications.
- Sec. 13-42. - Investigations and recommendation.
- Sec. 13-43. - Public hearing notice - newspaper.
- Sec. 13-44. - Public hearing notice - sign on property.
- Sec. 13-45. - Public hearing notice - surrounding property owners.
- Sec. 13-46. - Special notice requirements for halfway houses and related uses.
- Sec. 13-47. - Work sessions.
- Sec. 13-48. - Public hearings.
- Sec. 13-49. - Recommendation and decision.
- Sec. 13-50. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 13-51. - Notice of action.
- Sec. 13-52. - Finality and legal recourse.
- Sec. 13-53. - Limitations on the frequency of filing applications.
- Sec. 13-54. - Amendments to stipulations or site plan specific approvals.
- Division IV. - Zoning of Annexed Lands
- Division V. - Procedures for Calling and Conducting Public Hearings
- Division VI. - Development of Regional Impact
ARTICLE 14
- APPEALS AND VARIANCES
Sections
- Division I. - Appeal of an Administrative Decision
- Division II. - Administrative Variances
- Sec. 14-11. - Authority.
- Sec. 14-12. - Provisions that may be administratively varied.
- Sec. 14-13. - Initiation of administrative variance applications.
- Sec. 14-14. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 14-15. - Criteria for granting administrative variances.
- Sec. 14-16. - Procedures.
- Sec. 14-17. - Withdrawal of application.
- Division III. - Variances
- Sec. 14-21. - Authority to grant variances.
- Sec. 14-22. - Initiation of variance applications.
- Sec. 14-23. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 14-24. - Criteria for granting variances.
- Sec. 14-25. - Application compliance and completeness.
- Sec. 14-26. - Administrative processing of applications.
- Sec. 14-27. - Concurrent variance application.
- Sec. 14-28. - Investigation and recommendation.
- Sec. 14-29. - Public hearing notice - newspaper.
- Sec. 14-30. - Public hearing notice - sign on property.
- Sec. 14-31. - Public hearing notice - surrounding property owners.
- Sec. 14-32. - Work sessions.
- Sec. 14-33. - Public hearings.
- Sec. 14-34. - Recommendation and decision.
- Sec. 14-35. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 14-36. - Notice of action.
- Sec. 14-37. - Finality and legal recourse.
- Sec. 14-38. - Limitations on the frequency of filing applications.
ARTICLE 15
- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Sections
- Division I. - Purposes, Authority, and Definitions
- Division II. - General Provisions
- Sec. 15-11. - Land is one lot until subdivided.
- Sec. 15-12. - Subdivision of land.
- Sec. 15-13. - Reference to state and federal subdivision laws.
- Sec. 15-14. - Special review of subdivisions along state routes.
- Sec. 15-15. - Lots must comply with zoning requirements.
- Sec. 15-16. - Improvements required for final platting.
- Sec. 15-17. - Recording of plats.
- Sec. 15-18. - Sale or transfer of land.
- Division III. - Preliminary Plat
- Sec. 15-21. - Preliminary plat - when required.
- Sec. 15-22. - Relationship of preliminary plat to development permit.
- Sec. 15-23. - Application for preliminary plat approval.
- Sec. 15-24. - Preliminary plat specifications.
- Sec. 15-25. - Preliminary plat review and approval process.
- Sec. 15-26. - Duration of preliminary plat approval.
- Sec. 15-27. - Revision of a preliminary plat.
- Sec. 15-28. - Land development following preliminary plat approval.
- Sec. 15-29. - Model home permit.
- Division IV. - Standards for Blocks and Lots
- Sec. 15-31. - Suitability of land.
- Sec. 15-32. - Conformance with comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 15-33. - Block length.
- Sec. 15-34. - Block width.
- Sec. 15-35. - Lot depth.
- Sec. 15-36. - Adequate building site.
- Sec. 15-37. - Lot lines.
- Sec. 15-38. - Double frontage lots.
- Sec. 15-39. - Flag lots.
- Sec. 15-40. - Lot remnants not permitted.
- Division V. - Subdivision Improvements
- Division VI. - Subdivision Improvement Guarantees
- Division VII. - Final Plat
- Sec. 15-71. - Final plat - when required.
- Sec. 15-72. - Exemption from final plat approval.
- Sec. 15-73. - Application for final plat approval.
- Sec. 15-74. - Final plat specifications.
- Sec. 15-75. - Additional specifications for final plats involving private streets.
- Sec. 15-76. - Purchaser's acknowledgement for lot served by private street.
- Sec. 15-77. - Process for review and approval of a final plat.
- Sec. 15-78. - Recording of final plat.
- Sec. 15-79. - Distribution of approved final plat.
- Sec. 15-80. - Revision of a final plat.
- Sec. 15-81. - Lot combinations.
- Sec. 15-82. - Boundary line adjustments.
- Division VIII. - Dedications and Acceptance of Public Improvements
- Division IX. - Conservation Subdivisions
- Sec. 15-101. - Purposes of conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 15-102. - Definitions pertaining to conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 15-103. - Conservation subdivision - where permitted.
- Sec. 15-104. - Conservation subdivision density, lot size and lot width.
- Sec. 15-105. - Building setbacks in conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 15-106. - Exceptions to improvement requirements for conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 15-107. - Review and approval process for conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 15-108. - Specifications for open space in conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 15-109. - Open space management plan required.
ARTICLE 16
- ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Division I. - Administration
- Sec. 16-1. - Community development director.
- Sec. 16-2. - Fee schedule.
- Sec. 16-3. - Application requirements and processing.
- Sec. 16-4. - Official letter of zoning confirmation.
- Sec. 16-5. - Certificate of zoning compliance.
- Sec. 16-6. - Administrative relief.
- Sec. 16-7. - Building permit.
- Sec. 16-8. - Certificate of occupancy.
- Division II. - Interpretation
- Division III. - Enforcement
- Sec. 16-21. - Enforcement generally.
- Sec. 16-22. - Violations.
- Sec. 16-23. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 16-24. - Penalties generally.
- Sec. 16-25. - Stop work order.
- Sec. 16-26. - Withhold certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 16-27. - Utility connection.
- Sec. 16-28. - Suspension or revocation of permit.
- Sec. 16-29. - Penalties.
ARTICLE 17
- PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Sections
- Sec. 17-1.- Legislative findings.
- Sec. 17-2. - Short title and applicability.
- Sec. 17-3. - Intents and purposes.
- Sec. 17-4. - Rules of construction.
- Sec. 17-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 17-6. - Imposition of public safety development impact fee.
- Sec. 17-7. - Computation of the amount of public safety development impact fee.
- Sec. 17-8. - Payment of fee.
- Sec. 17-9. - Public safety service area established.
- Sec. 17-10. - Public safety development impact fee trust fund established.
- Sec. 17-11. - Use of funds.
- Sec. 17-12. - Refund of fees paid.
- Sec. 17-13. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 17-14. - Credits.
- Sec. 17-15. - Appeals.
- Sec. 17-16. - Review and automatic update of fee schedule.
- Sec. 17-17. - Penalty provision.
ARTICLE 18
- PARK AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Sections
- Sec. 18-1.- Legislative findings.
- Sec. 18-2. - Short title and applicability.
- Sec. 18-3. - Intents and purposes.
- Sec. 18-4. - Rules of construction.
- Sec. 18-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 18-6. - Imposition of park and recreation development impact fee.
- Sec. 18-7. - Computation of the amount of park and recreation development impact fee.
- Sec. 18-8. - Payment of fee.
- Sec. 18-9. - Park and recreation service area established.
- Sec. 18-10. - Park and recreation development impact fee trust fund established.
- Sec. 18-11. - Use of funds.
- Sec. 18-12. - Refund of fees paid.
- Sec. 18-13. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 18-14. - Credits.
- Sec. 18-15. - Appeals.
- Sec. 18-16. - Review and automatic update of fee schedule.
- Sec. 18-17. - Penalty provision.
ARTICLE 19
- ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION
Sections
- Sec. 19-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 19-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 19-3. - Compatibility with other regulations.
- Sec. 19-4. - Severability.
- Sec. 19-5. - Responsibility for administration.
- Sec. 19-6. - Definitions.
- Sec. 19-7. - Prohibition of illicit discharges.
- Sec. 19-8. - Prohibition of illegal connections.
- Sec. 19-9. - Industrial or construction activity discharge.
- Sec. 19-10. - Access and inspection of properties and facilities.
- Sec. 19-11. - Notification of accidental discharges and spills.
- Sec. 19-12. - Violations.
- Sec. 19-13. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 19-14. - Illustrative remedial actions for violations.
- Sec. 19-15. - Appeal of notice of violation.
- Sec. 19-16. - Enforcement measures after appeal.
- Sec. 19-17. - Costs of abatement of a violation.
- Sec. 19-18. - Civil penalties.
- Sec. 19-19. - Criminal penalties.
- Sec. 19-20. - Violations deemed a public nuisance.
- Sec. 19-21. - Remedies not exclusive.
ARTICLE 20
- LITTER CONTROL
Sections
- Sec. 20-1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 20-2. - Applicability.
- Sec. 20-3. - Compatibility with other regulations.
- Sec. 20-4. - Severability.
- Sec. 20-5. - Definitions.
- Sec. 20-6. - Prohibition against littering public or private property or waters.
- Sec. 20-7. - Vehicle loads causing litter.
- Sec. 20-8. - Violations.
- Sec. 20-9. - Evidence.
- Sec. 20-10. - Penalties.
- Sec. 20-11. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE 21
- STANDARD DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Sections
- Division I. - Generally
- Division II.- Streets
- Sec. 21-11.- Street base and pavement requirements.
- Sec. 21-12. - Minimum sight distance.
- Sec. 21-13. - Vertical curves.
- Sec. 21-14. - Horizontal alignment.
- Sec. 21-15. - Tangents.
- Sec. 21-16. - Temporary turnaround.
- Sec. 21-17. - Curb and gutter.
- Sec. 21-18. - Slopes and shoulder improvements.
- Sec. 21-19. - Specifications for acceleration/deceleration lanes.
- Division III.- Utilities Generally
- Division IV.- Storm Drainage
- Sec. 21-41.- Storm design standard.
- Sec. 21-42. - Method of sizing detention ponds.
- Sec. 21-43. - Emergency overflow device.
- Sec. 21-44. - Discharge locations.
- Sec. 21-45. - Hydrology study.
- Sec. 21-46. - Pond tie-in to existing pipe.
- Sec. 21-47. - Slopes.
- Sec. 21-48. - Pond depth.
- Sec. 21-49. - Pipe slopes.
- Sec. 21-50. - Pipe sizing.
- Sec. 21-51. - Design standard for catch basins.
- Sec. 21-52. - Street runoff design standard.
- Sec. 21-53. - Subdrainage.
- Sec. 21-54. - Bridges.
- Sec. 21-55. - Riprap.
- Sec. 21-56. - Exit velocity.
- Sec. 21-57. - Breach analysis for lakes.
- Sec. 21-58. - Cross-drain pipes.
- Sec. 21-59. - Inlet and outlet specifications.
- Sec. 21-60. - Storm pipe length.
- Sec. 21-61. - Junction boxes.
- Sec. 21-62. - Stormwater ditches.
- Sec. 21-63. - Pipe materials.
- Sec. 21-64. - Pipe installation and maintenance.
- Sec. 21-65. - Minimum clearance.
- Sec. 21-66. - Trench construction.
- Sec. 21-67. - Driveway culverts.
- Sec. 21-68. - Field changes.
- Sec. 21-69. - Runoff reduction infeasibility (RRI) form for determination of infeasibility.
- Division V. - Public Water System
- Sec. 21-71.- Residential water supply pressure.
- Sec. 21-72. - Fire protection.
- Sec. 21-73. - Minimum required fire flow.
- Sec. 21-74. - Fire hydrant spacing.
- Sec. 21-75. - Water main size.
- Sec. 21-76. - Waiver of water main size requirements.
- Sec. 21-77. - Pressure testing.
- Sec. 21-78. - Water meters.
- Sec. 21-79. - Location of water lines.
- Sec. 21-80. - Service laterals.
- Sec. 21-81. - Private fire service systems.
- Sec. 21-82. - Ductile iron pipe.
- Sec. 21-83. - Copper tubing for water service.
- Sec. 21-84. - Steel casing pipe.
- Sec. 21-85. - Pipe fittings.
- Sec. 21-86. - Butterfly valves.
- Sec. 21-87. - Gate valves.
- Sec. 21-88. - Valve boxes.
- Sec. 21-89. - Air and vacuum relief valve assemblies.
- Sec. 21-90. - Fire hydrants.
- Sec. 21-91. - Tapping saddles.
- Sec. 21-92. - Mechanical joint plugs.
- Sec. 21-93. - Pipe connection couplings.
- Sec. 21-94. - Curb stops.
- Sec. 21-95. - Corporation cocks.
- Sec. 21-96. - P.V.C. casing pipe.
- Sec. 21-97. - Meter boxes (5/8-inch by ¾-inch).
- Sec. 21-98. - Tapping valves.
- Sec. 21-99. - Tapping sleeves (tees).
- Division VI.- Public Sewerage System
- Sec. 21-111.- Restrictions on sewers.
- Sec. 21-112. - Design period.
- Sec. 21-113. - Design factors.
- Sec. 21-114. - Minimum pipe size.
- Sec. 21-115. - Depth.
- Sec. 21-116. - Slope.
- Sec. 21-117. - Connection of different size pipes.
- Sec. 21-118. - Gravity sewer pipe.
- Sec. 21-119. - Ductile iron pipe (DIP) - scope.
- Sec. 21-120. - Ductile iron pipe - materials.
- Sec. 21-121. - Ductile iron pipe (DIP) - Joints.
- Sec. 21-122. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Scope.
- Sec. 21-123. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Materials.
- Sec. 21-124. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Minimum wall thickness.
- Sec. 21-125. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Fittings.
- Sec. 21-126. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Pipe and fittings test.
- Sec. 21-127. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - pipe stiffness.
- Sec. 21-128. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Fusion quality.
- Sec. 21-129. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Joint tightness.
- Sec. 21-130. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Installation.
- Sec. 21-131. - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe - Deflection limit.
- Sec. 21-132. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Scope.
- Sec. 21-133. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Class.
- Sec. 21-134. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Material.
- Sec. 21-135. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Pipe dimensions.
- Sec. 21-136. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Joints.
- Sec. 21-137. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Pipe stiffness.
- Sec. 21-138. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Retest and rejection.
- Sec. 21-139. - Polyethylene pipe (H.D.P.E.) - Deflection limit.
- Sec. 21-140. - Reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P.) - Scope.
- Sec. 21-141. - Reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P.) - Quality assurance.
- Sec. 21-142. - Reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P.) - Testing.
- Sec. 21-143. - Reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P.) - Guarantee.
- Sec. 21-144. - Reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P.) - Materials.
- Sec. 21-145. - Reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P.) - Lining.
- Sec. 21-146. - Steel pipe.
- Sec. 21-147. - Precast concrete manholes.
- Sec. 21-148. - Casings.
- Division VII.- Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Sec. 21-151.- State rules.
- Sec. 21-152. - Local design modifications.
- Sec. 21-153. - Local inspection and approval.
- Sec. 21-154. - Acceptance for operation.
- Sec. 21-155. - Operation and maintenance manual.
- Sec. 21-156. - Maintenance and payment bonds.
- Sec. 21-157. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 21-158. - Relocation of existing facility.
- Sec. 21-159. - Registered professional engineer required.
- Division VIII.- Wastewater Lift Station Specifications
- Sec. 21-161.- Lift station site requirements.
- Sec. 21-162. - Pumps.
- Sec. 21-163. - Pump features.
- Sec. 21-164. - Design features.
- Sec. 21-165. - Force main.
- Sec. 21-166. - Electrical.
- Sec. 21-167. - Pump control system.
- Sec. 21-168. - Permanent, in-place generator.
- Sec. 21-169. - Stand-by power.
- Sec. 21-170. - Construction plan submission requirements.
- Sec. 21-171. - Shop drawings.
- Sec. 21-172. - Inspection and certification.
- Sec. 21-173. - Operations and maintenance manuals.
- Sec. 21-174. - Warranty.