Vinton City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
Authority, Jurisdiction, and Effective Date
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 1.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- SUBCHAPTER 1.02 EFFECT OF UDC
CHAPTER 2
Zoning Districts and Land Uses
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 2.01 ZONING DISTRICTS
- SUBCHAPTER 2.02 LAND USES
CHAPTER 3
Development and Design Standards
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 3.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
- SUBCHAPTER 3.02 RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
- SUBCHAPTER 3.03 NONRESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
- SUBCHAPTER 3.04 HEIGHT AND AREA EXCEPTIONS
- SUBCHAPTER 3.05 DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 4
Accessory Use and Structure Standards
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 4.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- SUBCHAPTER 4.02 RESIDENTIAL USES
- SUBCHAPTER 4.03 NONRESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE
CHAPTER 5
Land Subdivision Standards
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 5.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- SUBCHAPTER 5.02 SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
- Sec. 5.02.01 General Design Principles
- Sec. 5.02.02 Lots and Blocks
- Sec. 5.02.03 Streets and Driveways
- Sec. 5.02.04 Street Lights and Traffic Control
- Sec. 5.02.05 Sidewalks and Accessibility
- Sec. 5.02.06 Drainage and Utilities
- Sec. 5.02.07 Easements
- Sec. 5.02.08 Development Phasing
- Sec. 5.02.09 Park Dedication and Improvements
- Sec. 5.02.10 Property Owner Associations
- Sec. 5.02.11 Distressed County Platting Standards
- SUBCHAPTER 5.03 TRANSPORTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
- SUBCHAPTER 5.04 UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES
- SUBCHAPTER 5.05 SPECIAL AGREEMENTS
- SUBCHAPTER 5.06 PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND PERMITTING
CHAPTER 6
Environmental Management
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 6.01 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- SUBCHAPTER 6.02 FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- SUBCHAPTER 6.03 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 7
Site Development
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 7.01 PARKING, LOADING, AND ACCESS
- SUBCHAPTER 7.02 LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING
- SUBCHAPTER 7.03 SIGNS
- Sec. 7.03.01 Purpose and Authority
- Sec. 7.03.02 Findings and Objectives
- Sec. 7.03.03 Applicability and Exemptions
- Sec. 7.03.04 Permit Required; Exceptions
- Sec. 7.03.05 Measurements and Calculations
- Sec. 7.03.06 Design Prohibitions
- Sec. 7.03.07 Content Prohibitions
- Sec. 7.03.08 Sign Illumination
- Sec. 7.03.09 Electronic Message Centers and Manual Changeable Copy Centers
- Sec. 7.03.10 Standards for Permanent Attached Signs
- Sec. 7.03.11 Standards for Permanent Ground Signs
- Sec. 7.03.12 Standards for Temporary Signs
- Sec. 7.03.13 Master Sign Plan
CHAPTER 8
Administrative Bodies
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 8.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
- SUBCHAPTER 8.02 BODIES ESTABLISHED AND AUTHORIZED
CHAPTER 9
Permits and Procedures
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 9.01 PURPOSE, APPLICATION, PERMITS, AND APPROVALS
- SUBCHAPTER 9.02 STANDARDIZED DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
- Sec. 9.02.01 Pre-Application Conference
- Sec. 9.02.02 Filing of Application
- Sec. 9.02.03 Application Completeness Check
- Sec. 9.02.04 Application Review
- Sec. 9.02.05 Inactive Applications
- Sec. 9.02.06 Public Notice
- Sec. 9.02.07 Public Meetings and Hearings
- Sec. 9.02.08 Continuances and Withdrawals
- Sec. 9.02.09 Successive Applications
- Sec. 9.02.10 Fees
- SUBCHAPTER 9.03 ADMINISTRATIVE: PERMITS AND PROCEDURES
- SUBCHAPTER 9.04 PUBLIC MEETINGS: PERMITS AND PROCEDURES
- Sec. 9.04.01 Preliminary Plats
- Sec. 9.04.02 Final Plats
- Sec. 9.04.03 Amended Plats, Major
- Sec. 9.04.04 Replats and Consolidation Plats, Major
- Sec. 9.04.05 Unrecorded Plats Prior to September 1, 1989
- Sec. 9.04.06 Vacation and Dedication of Easements
- Sec. 9.04.07 Public Improvements Acceptance
- Sec. 9.04.08 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Sec. 9.04.09 Zoning Map Amendment
- Sec. 9.04.10 Planned Development Site Plans
- Sec. 9.04.11 Special Use Permits
- Sec. 9.04.12 UDC Text Amendment
- Sec. 9.04.13 Master Sign Plan
- SUBCHAPTER 9.05 INTERPRETATIONS, APPEALS, AND VARIANCES
CHAPTER 10
Nonconformities
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 10.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION
- SUBCHAPTER 10.02 CLASSIFICATION OF NONCONFORMITIES
CHAPTER 11
Enforcement and Remedies
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 11.01 ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
- SUBCHAPTER 11.02 REMEDIES
CHAPTER 12
Definitions
Sections
- SUBCHAPTER 12.01 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION, SEVERABILITY, AND ACRONYMS
- SUBCHAPTER 12.02 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- Family:
- Fill:
- Finished Grade:
- Floatable Materials:
- F
- Flood Elevation Study:
- Flood Fringe:
- Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM):
- Flood Insurance Study:
- Flood, 100-year:
- F
- Floodplain Administrator:
- Floodplain Development Permit:
- Floodplain Management:
- Floodplain Management Regulations:
- F
- Floodway:
- Floor Area:
- Floor Area Ratio ("FAR"):
- Foot-Candle:
- Fugitive Particulate Matter:
- Full Cutoff-Type Luminaire:
- Functionally Dependent Use:
- G
- H
- I
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- Setback
- Sediment Pollution:
- Septic Tank (OSSF):
- Sign
- Sign, Abandoned
- Sign, Advertising Device
- Sign, Animated
- Sign, Attached
- Sign, Awning or Canopy
- Sign, Banner
- Sign, Changeable Copy
- Sign, Clearance
- Sign, Copy
- Sign, Damaged or Dilapidated
- Sign, Detached
- Sign, Double-Faced
- Sign, Externally Illuminated
- Sign, Flag
- Sign, Flashing
- Sign, Ground Sign
- Sign, Illuminated
- Sign, Internally Illuminated:
- Sign, Mural
- Sign, Nonconforming
- Sign, Off-Premise Advertising
- Sign, Permanent Detached
- Sign, Pennant, Banners, and Posters
- Sign, Portable
- Sign, Primary
- Sign, Projecting
- Sign, Secondary
- Sign, Temporary
- Sign, Temporary Attached
- Sign, Temporary Ground Sign
- Sign, Wall
- Sign, Window
- Site Plan
- Solar Array:
- Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
- Standard Neighborhood:
- Start of Construction:
- Street
- Street Width:
- Subdivider:
- Subdivision:
- Substantial Damage:
- Substantial Improvement:
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Z
Appendix A
Detailed Submittal Requirements
Sections
- SUBAPPENDIX A.01 PLAT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
- SUBAPPENDIX A.02 PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
- SUBAPPENDIX A.03 PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS