Quincy City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 46-1.- Title of chapter.
- Sec. 46-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-3. - Rules of construction; interpretation of chapter.
- Sec. 46-4. - Purpose and scope of chapter.
- Sec. 46-5. - Intent of chapter.
- Sec. 46-6. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 46-7. - Effective date of chapter.
- Sec. 46-8. - Applicability of chapter.
- Sec. 46-9. - Comprehensive plan ratified.
- Sec. 46-10. - Relation of chapter to comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 46-11. - Exemption for property affected by governmental right-of-way taking.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD[2]
- Sec. 46-71. - Generally.
- Sec. 46-72. - Membership; term of office; removal of members.
- Sec. 46-73. - Officers.
- Sec. 46-74. - Meetings.
- Sec. 46-75. - Rules of procedure; records.
- Sec. 46-76. - Employees.
- Sec. 46-77. - Funding; expenditures.
- Sec. 46-78. - Functions, powers and duties.
- Sec. 46-79. - Assistance by city and county staff.
- Sec. 46-80. - Criteria for approval of changes in zoning districts.
- DIVISION 3. - APPROVAL PROCESS
- DIVISION 4. - CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT[3]
- Sec. 46-131. - Intent of division.
- Sec. 46-132. - Statutory authority.
- Sec. 46-133. - Certificate of concurrency.
- Sec. 46-134. - Determination of available capacity.
- Sec. 46-135. - Procedural steps for concurrency management process.
- Sec. 46-136. - Vesting of existing parcels.
- Sec. 46-137. - Extension of services beyond municipal boundaries.
- Sec. 46-138. - Annual report of existing demand and capacity.
ARTICLE III
ZONING REGULATIONS4
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 46-161. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-162. - Scope of article.
- Sec. 46-163. - Interpretation of article; minimum standards; classification of property omitted from zoning map.
- Sec. 46-164. - Districts designated.
- Sec. 46-165. - Zoning map adopted; basis for district regulations.
- Sec. 46-166. - Interpretation of district boundaries.
- Sec. 46-167. - Zoning of annexed territory.
- Sec. 46-168. - Buildings and yards to conform to district regulations.
- Sec. 46-169. - Public buildings.
- Sec. 46-170. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 46-171. - Nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 46-172. - Special uses.
- Sec. 46-173. - Home occupations.
- DIVISION 2. - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Sec. 46-201. - Conservation (CN) district.
- Sec. 46-202. - Agricultural (AG) district.
- Sec. 46-203. - Residential, large tract (R-LT) district.
- Sec. 46-204. - Residential, low-density (R-1A) district.
- Sec. 46-205. - Residential single-family (R-1) district.
- Sec. 46-206. - Residential one- and two-family (R-2) district.
- Sec. 46-207. - Residential multiple-family (R-3) district.
- Sec. 46-208. - Light commercial (LC-1) district.
- Sec. 46-209. - General commercial (C-1) district.
- Sec. 46-210. - Heavy commercial and light manufacturing (C-2) district.
- Sec. 46-211. - Manufacturing (M-1) district.
- Sec. 46-212. - Mixed use (MU) district.
- Sec. 46-213. - Planned unit development (PUD) district.
- Sec. 46-214. - Business park (BP) district.
- Sec. 46-215. - Government or public (GOVT).
- Secs. 46-216—46-230. - Reserved.
- DIVISION 3. - ADDITIONAL HEIGHT, AREA AND USE REGULATIONS
- DIVISION 4. - AIRPORT ZONING[5]
- DIVISION 5. - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
- DIVISION 6. - SITE REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES[6]
- Sec. 46-276. - Purpose and legislative intent.
- Sec. 46-277. - Title.
- Sec. 46-278. - Severability.
- Sec. 46-279. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-280. - Overall policy and desired goals for special use permits.
- Sec. 46-281. - Special use permit application and other requirements.
- Sec. 46-282. - Location.
- Sec. 46-283. - Shared use of wireless telecommunications facilities and other structures.
- Sec. 46-284. - Height of telecommunications tower(s).
- Sec. 46-285. - Visibility.
- Sec. 46-286. - Security.
- Sec. 46-287. - Signage.
- Sec. 46-288. - Lot size and setbacks.
- Sec. 46-289. - Retention of expert assistance and reimbursement by applicant.
- Sec. 46-290. - Exceptions from a special use permit.
- Sec. 46-291. - Public hearing and notification requirements.
- Sec. 46-292. - Recertification of a special use permit for wireless telecommunications facilities.
- Sec. 46-293. - Extent and parameters of special use permit.
- Sec. 46-294. - Application fee.
- Sec. 46-295. - Performance security.
- Sec. 46-296. - Reservation of authority to inspect.
- Sec. 46-297. - Annual NIER certification.
- Sec. 46-298. - Liability insurance.
- Sec. 46-299. - Indemnification.
- Sec. 46-300. - Fines.
- Sec. 46-300.1. - Default and/or revocation.
- Sec. 46-300.2. - Removal.
ARTICLE IV
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS7
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 46-301. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-302. - Purpose of article.
- Sec. 46-303. - Reversion of subdivided land.
- Sec. 46-304. - Contractor insurance; guarantee of work.
- Sec. 46-305. - Concurrency.
- Sec. 46-306. - Sketch plan required for tracts to be subdivided in parts.
- Sec. 46-307. - Construction plans and specifications required.
- Sec. 46-308. - Authority to require additional supporting data.
- Sec. 46-309. - Certification of installation of improvements or posting of security.
- Sec. 46-310. - Information regarding street and sidewalk specifications to be attached to final plat.
- Sec. 46-311. - Protective covenants to be included with final plat.
- Sec. 46-312. - Certificate of approval.
- Sec. 46-313. - Recording of final plat.
- Sec. 46-314. - Phased developments.
- DIVISION 2. - MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
- Subdivision II. - Streets
- Sec. 46-361. - Arrangement generally.
- Sec. 46-362. - Local streets.
- Sec. 46-363. - Subdivisions abutting arterial or collector streets.
- Sec. 46-364. - Subdivisions bordering on or containing railroad or limited access highway.
- Sec. 46-365. - Reserve strips.
- Sec. 46-366. - Street jogs.
- Sec. 46-367. - Tangent between reverse curves.
- Sec. 46-368. - Curve connecting streets.
- Sec. 46-369. - Intersections.
- Sec. 46-370. - Property lines at intersections.
- Sec. 46-371. - Right-of-way width.
- Sec. 46-372. - Half streets.
- Sec. 46-373. - Dead-end streets.
- Sec. 46-374. - Sight triangles.
- Sec. 46-375. - Street names.
- Sec. 46-376. - Street signs.
- Sec. 46-377. - Permit for driveway or other connection to arterial or collector street.
- DIVISION 3. - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
ARTICLE V
- RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION[8]
- Sec. 46-451. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-452. - Statutory authorization.
- Sec. 46-453. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 46-454. - Purpose of division.
- Sec. 46-455. - Objectives of division.
- Sec. 46-456. - Applicability of division.
- Sec. 46-457. - Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard.
- Sec. 46-458. - Establishment of development permit.
- Sec. 46-459. - Compliance with division.
- Sec. 46-460. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 46-461. - Interpretation of division.
- Sec. 46-462. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 46-463. - Penalties for violation.
- Sec. 46-464. - Building official to administer division.
- Sec. 46-465. - Permit procedures.
- Sec. 46-466. - Duties and responsibilities of building official.
- Sec. 46-467. - Variance procedures.
- Sec. 46-468. - Provisions for flood hazard reduction—General standards.
- Sec. 46-469. - Same—Specific standards.
- Sec. 46-470. - Same—Standards for streams with established base flood elevation, but without floodways.
- Sec. 46-471. - Same—Standards for subdivision proposals and other proposed development (including manufactured homes).
- Sec. 46-472. - Same—Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO zones).
- DIVISION 3. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT[9]
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions[10]
- Subdivision II. - Stormwater Facility Design[11]
- Subdivision III. - Performance and Design Standards[12]
- Sec. 46-521. - Generally.
- Sec. 46-522. - Rate control.
- Sec. 46-523. - Design to accommodate provisions for maintenance activities.
- Sec. 46-524. - Ditches.
- Sec. 46-525. - Pond slopes.
- Sec. 46-526. - Maximum design depth in vehicular and pedestrian use areas.
- Sec. 46-527. - Grade change limitations.
- Sec. 46-528. - Flood zone change restrictions.
- Sec. 46-529. - Offsite stormwater discharge.
- Sec. 46-530. - Building permit or site plan approval required; exceptions.
- Subdivision IV. - Watershed Conservation Measures
ARTICLE VI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 46-581. - Intent and scope of article.
- Sec. 46-582. - Historic district and central business district defined.
- Sec. 46-583. - Modular homes prohibited; recording of site characteristics.
- Sec. 46-584. - Exceptions to article.
- Sec. 46-585. - Signs generally.
- Sec. 46-586. - Building standards for central business district.
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
- Subdivision II. - Historic Preservation Commission[13]
- DIVISION 3. - SIGNS IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
- Sec. 46-641. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-642. - Purpose of division.
- Sec. 46-643. - Applicability of building and electrical codes.
- Sec. 46-644. - Compliance with division no defense to nuisance action.
- Sec. 46-645. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 46-646. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 46-647. - Abandoned, damaged or deteriorating signs.
- Sec. 46-648. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 46-649. - Prohibited signs.
- Subdivision II. - Sign Number and Placement
- Sec. 46-661. - Generally.
- Sec. 46-662. - Number of signs.
- Sec. 46-663. - Use of signs by more than one business; directory signs.
- Sec. 46-664. - Colors, proportions and style.
- Sec. 46-665. - Sign angle.
- Sec. 46-666. - Illumination.
- Sec. 46-667. - Lettering size and quality.
- Sec. 46-668. - Signs on side of multistoried buildings.
- Sec. 46-669. - Signs on rear of building.
- Sec. 46-670. - Additional permitted signs.
- Subdivision III. - Regulations for Specific Types of Signs
- Sec. 46-681. - Awning or canopy signs.
- Sec. 46-682. - Window signs.
- Sec. 46-683. - Hanging signs.
- Sec. 46-684. - Building signs.
- Sec. 46-685. - Freestanding and yard signs.
- Sec. 46-686. - Second-story or above-business signs.
- Sec. 46-687. - Snipe signs.
- Sec. 46-688. - Billboards.
- Sec. 46-689. - Murals.
- Sec. 46-690. - Temporary signs.
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
ARTICLE VII
DESIGN STANDARDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESS MANAGEMENT
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
- Subdivision II. - Dimensions
- Sec. 46-751. - Number of access points.
- Sec. 46-752. - Distance between two-way access points on same parcel.
- Sec. 46-753. - Distance between access points and intersections.
- Sec. 46-754. - Distance between access point and property line.
- Sec. 46-755. - Width and radius of access drives.
- Sec. 46-756. - Single-family and duplex drives.
- Sec. 46-757. - Corner sites.
- Sec. 46-758. - Service stations.
- Sec. 46-759. - Shared access.
- Sec. 46-760. - Responsibility for work in right-of-way.
- DIVISION 3. - ON-SITE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND OFF-STREET PARKING[14]
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
- Sec. 46-781. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-782. - Purpose of division.
- Sec. 46-783. - Exceptions to division.
- Sec. 46-784. - Off-street parking and loading facilities required.
- Sec. 46-785. - Reduction in area of parking or loading facilities.
- Sec. 46-786. - Change in use of premises.
- Sec. 46-787. - Expansion of use of premises.
- Sec. 46-788. - Location criteria for parking and loading areas.
- Sec. 46-789. - Off-street parking or loading plan.
- Sec. 46-790. - Parking facilities for home occupations.
- Sec. 46-791. - Use of parking or loading facilities for repair, sales or service.
- Sec. 46-792. - Drainage of parking and loading facilities.
- Sec. 46-793. - Lighting of parking and loading facilities.
- Sec. 46-794. - Reserved.
- Sec. 46-795. - Parking of commercial vehicles on residential sites.
- Subdivision II. - Off-Street Parking
- Sec. 46-811. - Number of parking spaces.
- Sec. 46-812. - Determination of parking requirement for uses not specifically listed.
- Sec. 46-813. - Computations resulting in fractional number of spaces.
- Sec. 46-814. - Mixed use.
- Sec. 46-815. - Joint use.
- Sec. 46-816. - Location of parking spaces.
- Sec. 46-817. - Authority to grant exemptions for historic properties.
- Sec. 46-818. - Parking for handicapped persons required.
- Sec. 46-819. - Reserved.
- Sec. 46-820. - Stacking lanes required for drive-up facilities.
- Sec. 46-821. - Placement of garbage dumpsters in parking area.
- Sec. 46-822. - Buffer and landscape standards.
- Sec. 46-823. - Outdoor lighting.
- Subdivision III. - Off-Street Loading and Unloading
- Subdivision IV. - Design Standards
- Subdivision I. - General Provisions
- DIVISION 4. - OPEN SPACE
- DIVISION 5. - SIGNS[15]
- Sec. 46-901. - Generally.
- Sec. 46-902. - Permitting.
- Sec. 46-903. - Relationship to building and electrical codes.
- Sec. 46-904. - No defense to nuisance action.
- Sec. 46-905. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 46-906. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-907. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 46-908. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 46-909. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 46-910. - Abandoned and dangerous signs.
- Sec. 46-911. - Permanent signs.
- Sec. 46-912. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 46-913. - Murals.
- Sec. 46-914. - Entrance and exit signs.
- Sec. 46-915. - Measurement determinations.
- Sec. 46-916. - Sign height.
- Sec. 46-917. - Design, construction and location standards.
- DIVISION 6. - MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS AND SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE VIII
REGULATION OF SIMULATED GAMBLING DEVICES16
Sections
- Sec. 46-936.- Legislative authorization.
- Sec. 46-937. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-938. - Area of enforcement.
- Sec. 46-939. - General prohibitions.
- Sec. 46-940. - Permitting and fees.
- Sec. 46-941. - Location.
- Sec. 46-942. - Inspection of premises.
- Sec. 46-943. - Signage requirements.
- Sec. 46-944. - Limitations on operation of business.
- Sec. 46-945. - Safety and security requirements.
- Sec. 46-946. - Addiction information.
- Sec. 46-947. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 46-948. - Conflict with state law.
- Sec. 46-949. - Enforcement; penalties.
ARTICLE IX
IMPACT FEE
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - PRELIMINARY MATTERS
- DIVISION 2. - IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES
- DIVISION 3. - ADMINISTRATION
- Sec. 46-991. - Payment.
- Sec. 46-992. - Individual calculation of impact fees.
- Sec. 46-993. - Alternative impact fee calculation.
- Sec. 46-994. - Use of monies.
- Sec. 46-995. - Payment by installments.
- Sec. 46-996. - Accounting and reporting of impact fees.
- Sec. 46-997. - Notice requirements for indexing resolutions.
- Sec. 46-998. - Administrative charges.
- DIVISION 4. - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- Sec. 46-1009. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 46-1010. - Changes in size and use.
- Sec. 46-1011. - Alternative collection methods.
- Sec. 46-1012. - Developer contribution credits.
- Sec. 46-1013. - Review hearings.
- Sec. 46-1014. - Review requirement.
- Sec. 46-1015. - Creation of economic development fund.
- Sec. 46-1016. - Creation of affordable and workforce housing trust fund.
- Sec. 46-1017. - Declaration of exclusion from administrative procedures act.