In their interpretation and application the provisions of this appendix shall be considered minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare of the city. Where other ordinances or regulations which may be adopted hereafter impose greater restrictions than those specified herein, compliance with such other ordinances or regulations is mandatory. This appendix shall not lower the restriction of plats, deeds or private contracts if such are greater than the provisions of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2023-004-PZ, 4-25-23)

If any section, clause, provision or portion of this appendix shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect any other section, clause provision or portion of this appendix which is not in and of itself invalid or unconstitutional.

(Ord. No. 2023-004-PZ, 4-25-23)

All zoning ordinances heretofore adopted are hereby repealed, provided however that nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to modify or in any manner permit, extend or enlarge any nonconforming property or improvement at the time of adoption of this appendix, but such nonconforming use shall continue to be subject to all restrictions and limitations existing at the time of adoption of and under this ordinance relating to such nonconforming use. No nonconforming use existing at the time of adoption of this appendix shall be extended, enlarged or expanded unless such use is changed to a use which will conform to the regulations of the district in which such property is located.

(Ord. No. 2023-004-PZ, 4-25-23)

This appendix shall become effective immediately upon its adoption, approval, and publication as provided by law.

(Ord. No. 2023-004-PZ, 4-25-23)

APPENDIX

Set out in this section are pictorial examples of terms and configurations cited in this article. Included are:

a.

Lots—Determining types of lots

b.

Setback line (front)—Determining front setback lines on various types of lots

c.

Yards—Determining front, rear, and side yards on various types of lots

d.

Sight triangle

e.

Signs—Types of signs (general and specific)

f.

Fences

g.

Cahaba River setback zones

h.

USDOE shooting range building design example

i.

Comparison of Trussville Zoning Classifications to County Classifications

Appendix h.

USDOE Shooting Range Building Design—Example

Zone Districts Utilized by Jefferson County
(as of adoption date of this ordinance)

(Ord. No. 2018-037-P&Z, § 4, 12-11-18; Ord. No. 2023-004-PZ, 4-25-23)