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City of Holland, MI
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2024-01-17
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Part II: Code of Ordinances
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Chapter 39 Unified Development
Adoption of Code
Ch AO
Adoption of Code
Part I: Charter
Ch C
Charter
Part II: Code of Ordinances
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Amusements
Ch 3.1
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Animals and Fowl
Ch 5
(Reserved)
Ch 6
Buildings and Floodplain Management
Ch 7
Cable Television and Telecommunications
Ch 8
Cemeteries
Ch 9
Electricity
Ch 10
(Reserved)
Ch 11
Fire Protection
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Harbor, Wharves, Docks and Vessels
Ch 14
Housing
Ch 15
(Reserved)
Ch 16
Junk and Secondhand Dealers and Used Car Dealers
Ch 17
Licenses Generally
Ch 18
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 19
Nuisances
Ch 20
Offenses—Miscellaneous
Ch 21
Oil and Gas Drilling
Ch 21A
Outdoor Assemblies
Ch 22
Parks, Public Property and Sidewalks
Ch 23
Pawnbrokers
Ch 24
Peddlers, Transient Merchants, Horse-Drawn Carriages and Street Performers
Ch 25
Protection Against Discrimination
Ch 26
Public Lodging Houses, Shelters and Residential Care Facilities
Ch 27
Refuse and Garbage
Ch 28
(Reserved)
Ch 29
Sewer Usage and Administration
Ch 30
Smoke Control
Ch 31
Solicitations
Ch 32
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 32A
Streets—Semco Gas Franchise
Ch 33
(Reserved)
Ch 33.1
Taxation
Ch 33.2
Property Tax Administration Fee
Ch 34
Taxicabs and Buses
Ch 35
Trailers and Trailer Parks
Ch 36
(Reserved)
Ch 37
Water
Ch 38
(Reserved)
Ch 39
Unified Development
Ch 39 Art 1
Introduction; Toolbox; Legal Provisions
Sec. 39-1.01
Explanation of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Sec. 39-1.02
Explanation of hybrid zoning.
Sec. 39-1.03
Explanation of form-based code.
Sec. 39-1.04
Zone districts established.
Sec. 39-1.05
Zoning Map.
Sec. 39-1.06
How to use UDO.
Sec. 39-1.07
Toolbox.
Sec. 39-1.08
Title.
Sec. 39-1.09
Purpose.
Sec. 39-1.10
Interpretation of provisions.
Sec. 39-1.11
Conflicting regulations.
Sec. 39-1.12
Severability.
Sec. 39-1.13
Legal basis.
Sec. 39-1.14
Compliance with regulations required.
Sec. 39-1.15
Effective date.
Ch 39 Art 2
Zone Districts
Sec. 39-2.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-2.02
Zone districts established.
Sec. 39-2.03
Summary Use Table.
Sec. 39-2.04
Summary Dimensional Standards Tables.
Sec. 39-2.05
Low Density Residential Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.06
Cottage Neighborhood Residential Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.07
Medium Density Residential Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.08
Traditional Neighborhood Residential Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.09
High Density Residential Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.10
Manufactured Housing Community Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.11
Neighborhood Mixed Use Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.12
Corridor Mixed Use Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.13
Redevelopment Mixed Use Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.14
Greenfield Mixed Use Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.15
Education Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.16
Industrial Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.17
Airport Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.18
Open Space Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.19
Planned Unit Development Zone District.
Sec. 39-2.20
Airport Overlay District.
Sec. 39-2.21
Hope Neighborhood Overlay District.
Sec. 39-2.22
Waterfront Overlay District.
Sec. 39-2.23
Form-Based Code Zone District.
Ch 39 Art 3
Form-Based Code
Sec. 39-3.01
How to use Form-Based Code.
Sec. 39-3.02
Subdistricts.
Sec. 39-3.03
F - Form-Based Code Subdistrict Regulating Map.
Sec. 39-3.04
Subdistrict Regulating Building Heights Map.
Sec. 39-3.05
Building types overview.
Sec. 39-3.06
Permitted building types.
Sec. 39-3.07
Building type limited locations.
Sec. 39-3.08
Building type standards.
Sec. 39-3.09
Frontage type overview.
Sec. 39-3.10
Permitted frontage types.
Sec. 39-3.11
Frontage type limited circumstances.
Sec. 39-3.12
Frontage type standards.
Sec. 39-3.13
Building Envelope Overview Table.
Sec. 39-3.14
Building envelope standards.
Sec. 39-3.15
Waivers.
Sec. 39-3.16
One-story building height.
Sec. 39-3.17
Corner treatments.
Ch 39 Art 4
Additional Use Standards
Sec. 39-4.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-4.02
Permitted land uses with additional standards.
Sec. 39-4.03
Special land uses with basic standards required.
Sec. 39-4.04
Special land uses with basic standards and specific use standards required.
Ch 39 Art 5
Site Design Review Standards
Sec. 39-5.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-5.02
HBPW utility services.
Sec. 39-5.03
Stormwater management (Article 39-6).
Sec. 39-5.04
Landscaping (Article 39-6).
Sec. 39-5.05
Traffic circulation, driveways, streets, and sidewalks (Article 39-10).
Sec. 39-5.06
Fire access.
Sec. 39-5.07
Exterior Lighting (Article 39-7).
Sec. 39-5.08
Parking, loading, and unloading (Articles 39-2 and 39-9, Section 39-6.02D).
Sec. 39-5.09
Bicycle parking (Section 39-9.03).
Sec. 39-5.10
Signage (Article 39-8).
Sec. 39-5.11
Building materials and environmental quality.
Sec. 39-5.12
Dumpsters and waste disposal receptacles.
Sec. 39-5.13
Snowmelt.
Ch 39 Art 6
Landscaping and Green Infrastructure
Sec. 39-6.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-6.02
Landscape requirements (Sections 39-5.04, 39-5.08).
Sec. 39-6.03
Maintenance.
Sec. 39-6.04
Impervious surface maximums.
Sec. 39-6.05
Green infrastructure and stormwater management site design requirements.
Sec. 39-6.06
Pervious durable surfaces.
Sec. 39-6.07
Additional examples of structural green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs).
Sec. 39-6.08
Additional best practices.
Ch 39 Art 7
Lighting
Sec. 39-7.01
Intent (Section 39-5.07).
Sec. 39-7.02
Applicability.
Sec. 39-7.03
Maximum and minimum light levels.
Sec. 39-7.04
General requirements for light fixtures.
Sec. 39-7.05
Prohibited lighting.
Sec. 39-7.06
Exempt lighting.
Sec. 39-7.07
Waivers by special land use approval.
Ch 39 Art 8
Signage
Sec. 39-8.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-8.02
Permits required.
Sec. 39-8.03
Exemptions from permits requirements.
Sec. 39-8.04
Signs allowed with permit.
Sec. 39-8.05
Additional signs permitted in commercial and industrial districts.
Sec. 39-8.06
Illuminated and electronic signs.
Sec. 39-8.07
Temporary movable freestanding signs.
Sec. 39-8.08
Design Review Board (DRB).
Sec. 39-8.09
Prohibited signs.
Sec. 39-8.10
General sign provisions.
Sec. 39-8.11
Units of measurement.
Sec. 39-8.12
Maintenance of signs.
Sec. 39-8.13
Nonconforming signs.
Sec. 39-8.14
Violations and penalties.
Ch 39 Art 9
General Standards
Sec. 39-9.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-9.02
Off-street parking and loading requirements.
Sec. 39-9.03
Bicycle parking (Section 39-5.09).
Sec. 39-9.04
Principal dwelling units.
Sec. 39-9.05
Accessory structures requiring setbacks.
Sec. 39-9.06
Accessory structures allowed in required setbacks.
Sec. 39-9.07
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Sec. 39-9.08
Fences.
Sec. 39-9.09
Infill design review standards.
Sec. 39-9.10
Fair housing accommodation policy.
Sec. 39-9.11
Boarders.
Sec. 39-9.12
Essential services.
Sec. 39-9.13
Medical marihuana (marijuana).
Sec. 39-9.14
Vehicle repair at residential properties.
Sec. 39-9.15
Building clear vision corner.
Ch 39 Art 10
Streets, Driveways and Sidewalks
Sec. 39-10.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-10.02
Site design.
Sec. 39-10.03
General street requirements.
Sec. 39-10.04
Sidewalk requirements.
Sec. 39-10.05
Driveway requirements.
Sec. 39-10.06
Street network requirements by zone district.
Sec. 39-10.07
Street classifications for street design standards.
Sec. 39-10.08
Street design standards.
Ch 39 Art 11
Subdivision of Land
Sec. 39-11.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-11.02
Processes and statutory requirements.
Sec. 39-11.03
General standards.
Sec. 39-11.04
Land division process.
Sec. 39-11.05
Subdivision plats.
Sec. 39-11.06
Site condominiums.
Sec. 39-11.07
Traditional condominiums.
Ch 39 Art 12
Application Review Processes and Administration
Sec. 39-12.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-12.02
Review processes and approving authorities tables.
Sec. 39-12.03
Approving authorities established.
Sec. 39-12.04
Zoning Administrator review and permit process.
Sec. 39-12.05
General requirements for Administrative Staff and Planning Commission review.
Sec. 39-12.06
Administrative Staff review process for site plans.
Sec. 39-12.07
Planning Commission application types and review process.
Sec. 39-12.08
Special land use review process.
Sec. 39-12.09
Application and site plan components required.
Sec. 39-12.10
City Council final determination and review processes.
Sec. 39-12.11
Requirements after approval of site plan.
Sec. 39-12.12
Board of Appeals processes and procedures.
Sec. 39-12.13
Violations and penalties.
Ch 39 Art 13
Nonconforming Use, Structures, and Properties
Sec. 39-13.01
Intent.
Sec. 39-13.02
Nonconforming uses.
Sec. 39-13.03
Nonconforming structures.
Sec. 39-13.04
Nonconforming properties.
Sec. 39-13.05
Reestablishment of nonconformity.
Sec. 39-13.06
Repair, maintenance, and restoration.
Ch 39 Art 14
Definitions
Sec. 39-14.01
Terms defined.
Ch 40
Sexually Oriented Business Licenses
Disposition of Ordinances
Ch CCT
Code Comparative Table
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 39
Unified Development
1
1
Toolbox
2
2
Zone Districts
3
3
Form Based Code
4
4
Add'l Use Standards
5
5
Site Design Review Standards
6
6
Landscaping/ Green Inf.
7
7
Lighting
8
8
Signage
9
9
General Standards
10
10
Streets/ Sidewalks/ Driveways
11
11
Subdivision of Land
12
12
Processes/ Admin.
13
13
Non-conformities
14
14
Definitions
Article 39-1
Introduction; Toolbox; Legal Provisions
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Sec. 39-1.01
Explanation of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
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Sec. 39-1.02
Explanation of hybrid zoning.
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Sec. 39-1.03
Explanation of form-based code.
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Sec. 39-1.04
Zone districts established.
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Sec. 39-1.05
Zoning Map.
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Sec. 39-1.06
How to use UDO.
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Sec. 39-1.07
Toolbox.
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Sec. 39-1.08
Title.
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Sec. 39-1.09
Purpose.
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Sec. 39-1.10
Interpretation of provisions.
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Sec. 39-1.11
Conflicting regulations.
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Sec. 39-1.12
Severability.
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Sec. 39-1.13
Legal basis.
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Sec. 39-1.14
Compliance with regulations required.
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Sec. 39-1.15
Effective date.
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Article 39-2
Zone Districts
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Sec. 39-2.01
Intent.
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Sec. 39-2.02
Zone districts established.
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Sec. 39-2.03
Summary Use Table.
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Sec. 39-2.04
Summary Dimensional Standards Tables.
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Sec. 39-2.05
Low Density Residential Zone District.
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Sec. 39-2.06
Cottage Neighborhood Residential Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.07
Medium Density Residential Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.08
Traditional Neighborhood Residential Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.09
High Density Residential Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.10
Manufactured Housing Community Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.11
Neighborhood Mixed Use Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.12
Corridor Mixed Use Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.13
Redevelopment Mixed Use Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.14
Greenfield Mixed Use Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.15
Education Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.16
Industrial Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.17
Airport Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.18
Open Space Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.19
Planned Unit Development Zone District.
note
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Sec. 39-2.20
Airport Overlay District.
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Sec. 39-2.21
Hope Neighborhood Overlay District.
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Sec. 39-2.22
Waterfront Overlay District.
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Sec. 39-2.23
Form-Based Code Zone District.
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Article 39-3
Form-Based Code
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Sec. 39-3.01
How to use Form-Based Code.
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Sec. 39-3.02
Subdistricts.
note
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Sec. 39-3.03
F - Form-Based Code Subdistrict Regulating Map.
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Sec. 39-3.04
Subdistrict Regulating Building Heights Map.
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Sec. 39-3.05
Building types overview.
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Sec. 39-3.06
Permitted building types.
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Sec. 39-3.07
Building type limited locations.
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Sec. 39-3.08
Building type standards.
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Sec. 39-3.09
Frontage type overview.
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Sec. 39-3.10
Permitted frontage types.
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Sec. 39-3.11
Frontage type limited circumstances.
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Sec. 39-3.12
Frontage type standards.
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Sec. 39-3.13
Building Envelope Overview Table.
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Sec. 39-3.14
Building envelope standards.
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Sec. 39-3.15
Waivers.
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Sec. 39-3.16
One-story building height.
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Sec. 39-3.17
Corner treatments.
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Article 39-4
Additional Use Standards
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Sec. 39-4.01
Intent.
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Sec. 39-4.02
Permitted land uses with additional standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-4.03
Special land uses with basic standards required.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-4.04
Special land uses with basic standards and specific use standards required.
chevron_right
Article 39-5
Site Design Review Standards
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Sec. 39-5.01
Intent.
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Sec. 39-5.02
HBPW utility services.
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Sec. 39-5.03
Stormwater management (Article 39-6).
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Sec. 39-5.04
Landscaping (Article 39-6).
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Sec. 39-5.05
Traffic circulation, driveways, streets, and sidewalks (Article 39-10).
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Sec. 39-5.06
Fire access.
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Sec. 39-5.07
Exterior Lighting (Article 39-7).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-5.08
Parking, loading, and unloading (Articles 39-2 and 39-9, Section 39-6.02D).
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Sec. 39-5.09
Bicycle parking (Section 39-9.03).
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Sec. 39-5.10
Signage (Article 39-8).
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Sec. 39-5.11
Building materials and environmental quality.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-5.12
Dumpsters and waste disposal receptacles.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-5.13
Snowmelt.
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Article 39-6
Landscaping and Green Infrastructure
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Sec. 39-6.01
Intent.
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Sec. 39-6.02
Landscape requirements (Sections 39-5.04, 39-5.08).
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Sec. 39-6.03
Maintenance.
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Sec. 39-6.04
Impervious surface maximums.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-6.05
Green infrastructure and stormwater management site design requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-6.06
Pervious durable surfaces.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-6.07
Additional examples of structural green infrastructure best management practices (BMPs).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-6.08
Additional best practices.
chevron_right
Article 39-7
Lighting
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Sec. 39-7.01
Intent (Section 39-5.07).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-7.02
Applicability.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-7.03
Maximum and minimum light levels.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-7.04
General requirements for light fixtures.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-7.05
Prohibited lighting.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-7.06
Exempt lighting.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-7.07
Waivers by special land use approval.
chevron_right
Article 39-8
Signage
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.01
Intent.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.02
Permits required.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.03
Exemptions from permits requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.04
Signs allowed with permit.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.05
Additional signs permitted in commercial and industrial districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.06
Illuminated and electronic signs.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.07
Temporary movable freestanding signs.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.08
Design Review Board (DRB).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.09
Prohibited signs.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.10
General sign provisions.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.11
Units of measurement.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.12
Maintenance of signs.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.13
Nonconforming signs.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-8.14
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article 39-9
General Standards
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.01
Intent.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.02
Off-street parking and loading requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.03
Bicycle parking (Section 39-5.09).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.04
Principal dwelling units.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.05
Accessory structures requiring setbacks.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.06
Accessory structures allowed in required setbacks.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.07
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.08
Fences.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.09
Infill design review standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.10
Fair housing accommodation policy.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.11
Boarders.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.12
Essential services.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.13
Medical marihuana (marijuana).
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.14
Vehicle repair at residential properties.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-9.15
Building clear vision corner.
chevron_right
Article 39-10
Streets, Driveways and Sidewalks
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.01
Intent.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.02
Site design.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.03
General street requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.04
Sidewalk requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.05
Driveway requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.06
Street network requirements by zone district.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.07
Street classifications for street design standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-10.08
Street design standards.
chevron_right
Article 39-11
Subdivision of Land
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.01
Intent.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.02
Processes and statutory requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.03
General standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.04
Land division process.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.05
Subdivision plats.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.06
Site condominiums.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-11.07
Traditional condominiums.
chevron_right
Article 39-12
Application Review Processes and Administration
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.01
Intent.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.02
Review processes and approving authorities tables.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.03
Approving authorities established.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.04
Zoning Administrator review and permit process.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.05
General requirements for Administrative Staff and Planning Commission review.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.06
Administrative Staff review process for site plans.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.07
Planning Commission application types and review process.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.08
Special land use review process.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.09
Application and site plan components required.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.10
City Council final determination and review processes.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.11
Requirements after approval of site plan.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.12
Board of Appeals processes and procedures.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-12.13
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article 39-13
Nonconforming Use, Structures, and Properties
chevron_right
Sec. 39-13.01
Intent.
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Sec. 39-13.02
Nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-13.03
Nonconforming structures.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-13.04
Nonconforming properties.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-13.05
Reestablishment of nonconformity.
chevron_right
Sec. 39-13.06
Repair, maintenance, and restoration.
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Article 39-14
Definitions
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Sec. 39-14.01
Terms defined.
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