Rockford City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 13
04 ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT IN GENERAL
Sections
- ARTICLE I ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY
- ARTICLE II ENFORCEMENT
- ARTICLE III NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Sec 13.04.210 Purpose
- Sec 13.04.220 Continuation Of Nonconforming Structure Or Use
- Sec 13.04.230 Discontinuance Of Nonconforming Use
- Sec 13.04.240 Change Of Nonconforming Structure
- Sec 13.04.250 Change Of A Nonconforming Use
- Sec 13.04.260 Destruction Of Nonconforming Structure Or Use
- Sec 13.04.270 Legal Nonconforming Uses And Structures
- Sec 13.04.280 Density And Dimension Standards
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CHAPTER 13
08 ZONES AND ZONE REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE II ZONES, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
- ARTICLE III TOWN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Division 1 Town Center Overlay District Generally
- Division 2 Design Standards
- ARTICLE IV RESIDENTIAL
- Sec 13.08.410 Accessory Structures
- Sec 13.08.420 Dwelling--Accessory Units
- Sec 13.08.430 Dwelling--Caretaker's Residence
- Sec 13.08.440 Dwelling--Cottages
- Sec 13.08.450 Dwelling--Duplex
- Sec 13.08.460 Dwelling--Industrial Accessory Dwelling Units
- Sec 13.08.470 Dwelling--Townhouse
- Sec 13.08.480 Manufactured Homes On Individual Lots
- Sec 13.08.490 Manufactured Home Park
- Sec 13.08.500 Pools; Permit Requirements
- Sec 13.08.510 Recreational Vehicles
- Sec 13.08.520 Retail Sales And Service
- ARTICLE V PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC
CHAPTER 13
12 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE II SIGN REGULATIONS
- Sec 13.12.110 Prohibited Signs
- Sec 13.12.120 Permit Required
- Sec 13.12.130 Number, General Regulations For Permitted Permanent Signs
- Sec 13.12.140 Temporary Signs
- Sec 13.12.150 General Provisions Applicable To All Signs
- Sec 13.12.160 Sign Location And Front Setbacks
- Sec 13.12.170 Sign Area Calculation
- Sec 13.12.180 Maintenance Of Signs
- Sec 13.12.190 Existing Nonconforming Signs
- Sec 13.12.200 Billboards
- ARTICLE III FENCING, SCREENING, AND LANDSCAPING
- Division 2 Fencing And Screening
- Division 3 Landscaping
- Sec 13.12.510 General Landscaping
- Sec 13.12.520 Location Of Required Landscaping
- Sec 13.12.530 Public Utilities; Species Selection Guidelines
- Sec 13.12.540 Types Of Landscaping
- Sec 13.12.550 Landscaping Requirements For Parking Areas
- Sec 13.12.560 Landscaping Requirements For Planned Unit Development
- Sec 13.12.570 Landscaping Plan Requirements
- Sec 13.12.580 Installation, Maintenance And Enforcement
- Sec 13.12.590 Irrigation And Water Conservation
- ARTICLE IV OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Division 2 Off-Street Parking
- Division 3 Off-Street Loading
- Division 4 Bicycle Parking
- ARTICLE V HISTORIC PROPERTY STANDARDS
- ARTICLE VI OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
- ARTICLE VII WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWERS
- Division 1 Wireless Communication Towers Generally
- Division 2 Administration
- Division 3 Standards
- Subdivision II Minimum Standards
- Sec 13.12.1510 Applicability; Conflict
- Sec 13.12.1520 Anti-Climbing Devices
- Sec 13.12.1530 Attachment To Trees Prohibited
- Sec 13.12.1540 Signs
- Sec 13.12.1550 Lighting
- Sec 13.12.1560 Painting
- Sec 13.12.1570 Noise From Accessory Equipment
- Sec 13.12.1580 General Design Standards
- Sec 13.12.1590 Setbacks Applicable
- Sec 13.12.1600 Landscaping Standards
- Sec 13.12.1610 General Height Standards
- Sec 13.12.1620 Performance Bond
- Sec 13.12.1630 Building And Other Applicable Permits
- Subdivision III Additional Standards For Residential Single And Residential Multi Districts
- Subdivision IV Additional Standards For Commercial Districts
- Subdivision V Additional Standards For Industrial Districts
- Subdivision VI Additional Provisions For Public Zones
- Subdivision VII Temporary Uses
- Subdivision II Minimum Standards
- ARTICLE VIII ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
- ARTICLE IX MARIJUANA USES
CHAPTER 13
16 SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE II ANIMALS
- ARTICLE III COMMUNITY GARDEN
- ARTICLE IV COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- ARTICLE V EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT; ENTERTAINMENT
- ARTICLE VI INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT
- ARTICLE VII LODGING
- ARTICLE VIII MARIJUANA USES
CHAPTER 13
20 ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS AND STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE II ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS)
- ARTICLE III COTTAGE DEVELOPMENT
- ARTICLE IV MANUFACTURED HOMES, INDIVIDUAL LOTS
- ARTICLE V MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
- ARTICLE VI TOWNHOUSES
- ARTICLE VII APARTMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
- ARTICLE VIII HOMEOWNERS'/PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER 13
24 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE I SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS GENERALLY
- Sec 13.24.010 Purpose
- Sec 13.24.020 Exemptions
- Sec 13.24.030 Legal Lot
- Sec 13.24.040 Approval Required Prior To Recordation
- Sec 13.24.050 Prohibition Against Sale, Lease Or Transfer Of Property
- Sec 13.24.060 Vertical Datum
- Sec 13.24.070 Monumentation
- Sec 13.24.080 Professional Land Surveyor
- Sec 13.24.090 General Design
- Sec 13.24.100 Findings
- Sec 13.24.110 Attached Single-Family Subdivisions
- ARTICLE II PRELIMINARY SHORT SUBDIVISIONS, SUBDIVISIONS, AND BINDING SITE PLANS
- ARTICLE III FINAL SHORT SUBDIVISIONS, SUBDIVISIONS, AND BINDING SITE PLANS
- ARTICLE IV PRELIMINARY PLAT, SHORT PLAT, AND BINDING SITE PLAN ALTERATIONS
- ARTICLE V FINAL PLAT, SHORT PLAT, AND BINDING SITE PLAN ALTERATIONS
- ARTICLE VI PLAT VACATION, BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND ELIMINATIONS
- Division 2 Plat Vacation
- Division 3 Boundary Line Adjustments And Eliminations
- ARTICLE VII PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PRD)
- Division 1 Planned Residential Development (PRD) Generally
- Division 2 Development Standards
- Sec 13.24.1010 Relationship Of Planned Residential Development Site To Adjacent Areas
- Sec 13.24.1020 Site Acreage Minimum
- Sec 13.24.1030 Minimum Lot Size
- Sec 13.24.1040 Density
- Sec 13.24.1050 Maximum Coverage
- Sec 13.24.1060 Landscaping Required
- Sec 13.24.1070 Setback And Side Yard Requirements
- Sec 13.24.1080 Off-Street Parking
- Sec 13.24.1090 Secondary Use Limitations
- Division 3 Open Space Standards
- Sec 13.24.1110 Common Open Space
- Sec 13.24.1120 Location
- Sec 13.24.1130 Access
- Sec 13.24.1140 Types Of Open Space
- Sec 13.24.1150 Features Not To Be Included
- Sec 13.24.1160 Implementation
- Sec 13.24.1170 Improvements
- Sec 13.24.1180 Equivalent Facilities
- Sec 13.24.1190 Stormwater Facilities
- Sec 13.24.1200 Rights And Duties
- Division 4 Administration
- Division 5 Homeowners' Or Property Owners' Association
CHAPTER 13
28 VARIOUS PERMITTING AND PROCESSING STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE I VARIOUS PERMITTING AND PROCESSING STANDARDS GENERALLY
- ARTICLE II APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Sec 13.28.110 Purpose And Applicability
- Sec 13.28.120 Types Of Development Applications
- Sec 13.28.130 Assignment Of Development Application Classification
- Sec 13.28.140 Development Application Requirements
- Sec 13.28.150 Final Decision Authority
- Sec 13.28.160 Required Application Procedures
- Sec 13.28.170 Preapplication Conference
- Sec 13.28.180 Counter-Complete Determination
- Sec 13.28.190 Fully Complete Determination
- Sec 13.28.200 Notice Of Application
- Sec 13.28.210 Notice Of Public Hearing
- Sec 13.28.220 Final Decision
- Sec 13.28.230 Type IV Applications--Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Development Agreements Associated With A Comprehensive Plan Amendment
- Sec 13.28.240 Type IV Applications--Text Amendments
- Sec 13.28.250 Vesting Of Applications
- ARTICLE III BUILDING PERMITS
- ARTICLE IV VARIANCES
- ARTICLE V ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS
- ARTICLE VI CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- ARTICLE VII TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- ARTICLE VIII ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES (EPFs)
CHAPTER 13
32 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE II STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
- Sec 13.32.110 Purpose
- Sec 13.32.120 Designation Of Responsible Official
- Sec 13.32.130 Lead Agency Determination And Agency Responsibilities
- Sec 13.32.140 Categorical Exemptions
- Sec 13.32.150 Environmental Checklist
- Sec 13.32.160 Threshold Determination--Generally
- Sec 13.32.170 Threshold Determination--Determination Of Non-Significance (DNS)
- Sec 13.32.180 Threshold Determination--Mitigated Determination Of Non-Significance (MDNS)
- Sec 13.32.190 Threshold Determination--Optional DNS Process
- Sec 13.32.200 Threshold Determination--Determination Of Significance (DS)
- Sec 13.32.210 Environmental Impact Statement--Generally
- Sec 13.32.220 Environmental Impact Statement--Preparation
- Sec 13.32.230 Commenting
- Sec 13.32.240 Using Existing Environmental Documents
- Sec 13.32.250 SEPA Agency Decisions, Conditions, And Appeal
- Sec 13.32.260 Definitions
- Sec 13.32.270 Forms
- ARTICLE III CRITICAL AREAS
- Division 1 Critical Areas Generally
- Sec 13.32.310 Authority
- Sec 13.32.320 Purpose
- Sec 13.32.330 Purpose
- Sec 13.32.340 Applicability
- Sec 13.32.350 Exemptions From Critical Area Review And Reporting Requirements
- Sec 13.32.360 Maps And Inventories
- Sec 13.32.370 Critical Area Review
- Sec 13.32.380 Critical Area Report Requirements For All Critical Areas
- Sec 13.32.390 Mitigation Sequencing
- Sec 13.32.400 Compensatory Mitigation
- Sec 13.32.410 Violations
- Division 2 Specific Area Types
- Sec 13.32.510 Wetlands--Generally
- Sec 13.32.520 Wetlands--Delineation And Classification
- Sec 13.32.530 Wetlands--Buffer Areas
- Sec 13.32.540 Wetlands--Signs And Fencing
- Sec 13.32.550 Wetlands--Mitigation
- Sec 13.32.560 Wetlands--Additional Critical Area Report Requirements
- Sec 13.32.570 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Generally
- Sec 13.32.580 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Designation
- Sec 13.32.590 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Habitat Buffers And Riparian Management Zones
- Sec 13.32.600 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Performance Standards
- Sec 13.32.610 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Adjustment Of Habitat Buffer Areas
- Sec 13.32.620 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Mitigation
- Sec 13.32.630 Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas--Additional Critical Area Report Requirements
- Sec 13.32.640 Special Flood Hazard Areas--Generally
- Sec 13.32.650 Special Flood Hazard Areas--Additional Critical Areas Report Requirements For Special Flood Hazard Areas
- Sec 13.32.660 Geologically Hazardous Areas--Generally
- Sec 13.32.670 Geologically Hazardous Areas--Exemptions
- Sec 13.32.680 Geologically Hazardous Areas--Designation And Classification
- Sec 13.32.690 Geologically Hazardous Areas--Performance Standards
- Sec 13.32.700 Geologically Hazardous Areas--Additional Critical Areas Report Requirements
- Division 3 Use And Development Variance
- Division 1 Critical Areas Generally
- ARTICLE IV FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
- Sec 13.32.910 Basis For Establishing The Areas Of Special Flood Hazard
- Sec 13.32.920 Interpretation
- Sec 13.32.930 Warning And Disclaimer Of Liability
- Sec 13.32.940 Administration
- Sec 13.32.950 Application For Development Permit
- Sec 13.32.960 Designation Of The Local Administrator
- Sec 13.32.970 Duties And Responsibilities Of The Local Administrator
- Sec 13.32.980 Conditions For Variances
- Sec 13.32.990 General Standards For Flood Hazard Reduction
- Sec 13.32.1000 Specific Standards For Flood Hazard Reduction
- Sec 13.32.1010 AE And A1-30 Zones With Base Flood Elevations But No Floodways
- Sec 13.32.1020 Floodways
- Sec 13.32.1030 Critical Facility
- ARTICLE V SHORELINE MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 13
36 AMENDMENTS, ANNEXATION AND CONCURRENCY
Sections
- ARTICLE II ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS (MAP AND TEXT)
- ARTICLE III COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (MAPS AND TEXT)
- Sec 13.36.210 Consistency With Other Town Regulations
- Sec 13.36.220 Initiation Of Amendment
- Sec 13.36.230 Application Procedure
- Sec 13.36.240 Town Council Review
- Sec 13.36.250 Emergency Amendment
- Sec 13.36.260 Project Review Docketing
- Sec 13.36.270 Amendment Cycles
- Sec 13.36.280 Amendment Procedures
- Sec 13.36.290 Public Hearing And Notice
- ARTICLE IV ANNEXATIONS
- ARTICLE V CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT