Westminster City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 4
- ZONING
Sections
- 11-4-1. - Establishment of Districts.
- 11-4-2. - Zoning Map.
- 11-4-3. - Zoning Amendments.
- 11-4-4. - Allowed Uses.
- 11-4-5. - Density Schedule.
- 11-4-6. - Special Regulations.
- 11-4-7. - PUD—Planned Unit Development District.
- 11-4-7.5. - SPD—Specific Plan District.
- 11-4-8. - Uses by Special Permit.
- 11-4-9. - Conditional Uses.
- 11-4-10. - Home Occupations.
- 11-4-11. - Reserved.
- 11-4-12. - Satellite Earth Stations.
- 11-4-13. - Adult Businesses.
- 11-4-14. - Land Use Regulation of Oil and Gas Operations.
- 11-4-15. - Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
- 11-4-16. - Reserved.
- 11-4-17. - Temporary Uses on Private Property.
- 11-4-18. - Short Term Rentals.
- 11-4-19. - Accessory Dwelling Units.
CHAPTER 5
- DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS2
Sections
- 11-5-1. - Annexations.
- 11-5-2. - Rezoning requirement.
- 11-5-3. - Standards for Approval of Zonings and Rezonings.
- 11-5-4. - Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) Requirement.
- 11-5-5. - Official Development Plan (ODP) Requirement.
- 11-5-6. - Official Development Plan (ODP) Waiver.
- 11-5-6.5: - Concept Plan Review.
- 11-5-7. - Format and Approval Process for Preliminary Development Plans (PDPs).
- 11-5-8. - Format and Approval Process for Official Development Plans (ODPs).
- 11-5-9. - Format and Approval Process for Amendments to Preliminary Development Plans (PDPs).
- 11-5-10. - Format and Approval Process for Amendments to Official Development Plans (ODPs).
- 11-5-11. - Format and Approval Process for Final Plats.
- 11-5-12. - Application Format and Content for Landscape and Irrigation Drawings and Private Improvements Agreement.
- 11-5-13. - Public Hearings for Land Development Approvals.
- 11-5-14. - Standards for Approval of Planned Unit Development Zoning, Preliminary Development Plans and Amendments to Preliminary Development Plans.
- 11-5-15. - Standards for Approval of Official Development Plans and Amendments to Official Development Plans.
- 11-5-16. - Standards for Approval of Final Plats.
- 11-5-17. - Duration of Plan Approvals.
- 11-5-18. - Vested Property Rights.
- 11-5-19. - Disclosure Requirements.
- 11-5-20. - Specific plans.
- 11-5-21. - Standards for Approval of Land Use Plan Amendments.
CHAPTER 6
- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Sections
- 11-6-1. - Public Roadways, Easements, and Land for Public Improvements.
- 11-6-2. - General Requirements.
- 11-6-3. - Undergrounding of Electric and Communication Lines.
- 11-6-4. - Public and Private Improvement Agreements and Surety Requirements.
- 11-6-5. - Design and Construction of Improvements.
- 11-6-6. - Local Improvement Districts.
- 11-6-7. - Procedures for the Establishment of Recovery and Participation Costs.
- 11-6-8. - Dedication of property for public purposes.
- 11-6-9. - Vacation of Public Roadways and Easements.
CHAPTER 8
- FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
Sections
- 11-8-1. - Authorization and Applicability.
- 11-8-2. - Definitions.
- 11-8-3. - Findings of Fact.
- 11-8-4. - Statement of Purpose.
- 11-8-5. - Methods of Reducing Flood Losses.
- 11-8-6. - Official Flood Insurance Study.
- 11-8-7. - Basis for Establishing the Special Flood Hazard Area.
- 11-8-8. - Basis for Determining Boundaries of the 100-year Floodplain and Floodway.
- 11-8-9. - Compliance.
- 11-8-10. - Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
- 11-8-11. - Interpretation.
- 11-8-12. - Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
- 11-8-13. - Floodplain regulations and floodplain development permits.
- 11-8-14. - Floodway Regulations.
- 11-8-15. - Standards for Watercourse Alteration.
- 11-8-16. - Non-Conforming Structures.
- 11-8-17. - Floodplain Ordinance Administrator.
- 11-8-18. - Variances.
- 11-8-19. - Records.
- 11-8-20. - Standards for Critical Facilities.
CHAPTER 9
- BUILDING CODE3
Sections
- 11-9-1. - Adoption of Building Codes.
- 11-9-2. - Administrative Provisions.
- 11-9-3. - Permits and Fees.
- 11-9-4. - Inspections.
- 11-9-5. - International Building Code Amendments.
- 11-9-6. - International Residential Code Amendments.
- 11-9-7. - National Electrical Code Amendments.
- 11-9-8. - International Plumbing Code Amendments.
- 11-9-9. - International Mechanical Code Amendments.
- 11-9-10. - International Fuel Gas Code Amendments.
- 11-9-11. - International Energy Conservation Code Amendments.
- 11-9-12. - International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Amendments.
- 11-9-13. - International Existing Buildings Code amendments.
- 11-9-14. - Mobile Homes.
CHAPTER 10
- FIRE CODES4
Sections
- 11-10-1. - Intent.
- 11-10-2. - Adoption of Fire Code.
- 11-10-3. - Chapter 1 Administration Amendments.
- 11-10-3.5. - Chapter 3 General Requirements.
- 11-10-4. - Chapter 5 Fire Service Features Amendments.
- 11-10-5. - Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems Amendments.
- 11-10-6. - Chapter 10 Means of Egress Amendments.
- 11-10-7. - Chapter 12 Energy Systems Amendments.
- 11-10-7.5. - Chapter 34 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition Amendments.
- 11-10-8. - Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks Amendments.
- 11-10-9. - Chapter 61 Liquified Petroleum Gases Amendments.
- 11-10-9.5. - Appendix B Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings Amendments.
- 11-10-10. - Appendix C Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
CHAPTER 11
- SIGN REGULATIONS5
Sections
- 11-11-1. - Title.
- 11-11-2. - Purpose, Intent and Findings.
- 11-11-3. - Authority.
- 11-11-4. - Applicability.
- 11-11-5. - Prohibited Signs.
- 11-11-6. - General Requirements.
- 11-11-7. - Illuminated and Digital Signs.
- 11-11-8. - Sign Types and Area Allocation.
- 11-11-9. - Freestanding Signs.
- 11-11-10. - Attached Signs.
- 11-11-11. - Incidental and Miscellaneous Signs.
- 11-11-12. - Historic Signs.
- 11-11-13. - Administration.
- 11-11-14. - Master Sign Plans.
- 11-11-15. - Lawful Nonconforming Signs.
- 11-11-16. - Definitions, Measurement and Rules of Interpretation.
CHAPTER 12
- RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections
- 11-12-1. - General Intent.
- 11-12-2. - Minimum Standards.
- 11-12-3. - Definitions.
- 11-12-4. - Space and Occupancy Standards.
- 11-12-5. - Fire Protection.
- 11-12-6. - Exterior Maintenance and Accessories.
- 11-12-7. - Site Maintenance.
- 11-12-8. - Vacant or Abandoned Buildings.
- 11-12-9. - License Required; Rental Property.
- 11-12-10. - Registration Required; Rental Dwellings.
- 11-12-11. - Inspections.
- 11-12-12. - Inspection Procedures.
- 11-12-13. - Notice of Non-Compliance; Inspection Report.
- 11-12-14. - Unlawful Conduct; Public Nuisance.
- 11-12-15. - Enforcement.
- 11-12-16. - Appeal.
- 11-12-17. - Remedies; Recovery of Costs.
- 11-12-18. - Imminent Danger.
CHAPTER 13
- HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Sections
- 11-13-1. - Declaration of Policy and Purpose.
- 11-13-2. - Definitions.
- 11-13-3. - Historic Landmark Board Created.
- 11-13-4. - Powers and Duties of the Historic Landmark Board.
- 11-13-5. - Criteria for Designation.
- 11-13-6. - Procedures for Nomination of Historic Landmarks and Districts.
- 11-13-7. - Procedures for Designation of Historic Landmarks and Districts.
- 11-13-8. - Revocation of Designation.
- 11-13-9. - Special Duties and Obligations of Owners of Historic Properties.
- 11-13-10. - Certificate of Historic Appropriateness.
- 11-13-11. - Relocation of a Historic Landmark.
- 11-13-12. - Demolition of a Historic Landmark.
- 11-13-13. - Action of Board Upon Denial of Certificate of Historic Appropriateness.
- 11-13-14. - Hardship Exemption.
- 11-13-15. - Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions Exempted.
- 11-13-16. - Enforcement and Penalties.
- 11-13-17. - City Council Review of Designation, Alteration, Removal and Demolition.
CHAPTER 14
- BUILDING AND FIRE CODE APPEALS COMMITTEE
Sections
- 11-14-1. - Building and Fire Code Appeals Committee.
- 11-14-2. - Creation.
- 11-14-3. - Member Qualifications; Secretary; Ad Hoc Body.
- 11-14-4. - Powers and Duties.
- 11-14-5. - Applicable Codes.
- 11-14-6. - Meetings.
- 11-14-7. - Rules of Procedure.
- 11-14-8. - Hearings.
- 11-14-9. - Appeals from Decisions of the Board.
- 11-14-10. - Acting Chairperson; Quorum; Procedure.
CHAPTER 15
- CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMS CONCERNING CONDOMINIUMS AND TOWNHOMES
Sections
- 11-15-1. - Definitions.
- 11-15-2. - Relationship of City Building Codes to Construction Defect Claims Made by the Executive Board Associated with a Condominium or Townhome.
- 11-15-3. - Informed Consent for Construction Defect Claims Made by the Executive Board Associated with a Condominium or Townhome.
- 11-15-4. - Enforcement of Covenants Requiring Alternative Dispute Resolution for Construction Defect Claims Associated with a Condominium or Townhome.