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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 164 Zoning and Subdivision of Land
Chapter 164
Zoning and Subdivision of Land
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Westminster as Ch. 21 of the 1972 Code, as amended through 1990. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
General Provisions
§ 164-1
Title.
§ 164-2
Purpose.
§ 164-3
Definitions and word usage.
§ 164-4
Interpretation.
§ 164-5
Effective date; territorial applicability.
§ 164-6
Zoning of annexed lands.
§ 164-7
Copy on file.
Article II
Zoning Districts
§ 164-8
Establishment.
§ 164-9
Zoning District Map.
§ 164-10
Interpretation of boundaries.
Article III
C Conservation Zone
§ 164-11
General provisions.
§ 164-12
Uses permitted.
§ 164-13
Special exceptions.
§ 164-14
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-15
Building height.
§ 164-16
Off-street parking.
§ 164-17
Signs.
Article IV
A Agricultural Residential Zone
§ 164-18
General provisions.
§ 164-19
Uses permitted.
§ 164-20
Special exceptions.
§ 164-21
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-22
Building height.
Article V
R-20,000 Residential Zone
§ 164-23
General provisions.
§ 164-24
Uses permitted.
§ 164-25
Special exceptions.
§ 164-26
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-27
Building height.
Article VI
R-10,000 Residential Zone
§ 164-28
General provisions.
§ 164-29
Uses permitted.
§ 164-30
Special exceptions.
§ 164-31
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-32
Building height.
§ 164-33
Reclassification.
Article VII
R-7,500 Residential Zone
§ 164-34
General provisions.
§ 164-35
Uses permitted.
§ 164-36
Special exceptions.
§ 164-37
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-38
Building height.
§ 164-39
Reclassification.
Article VIIA
Mixed Use Infill Zone
§ 164-39.1
Purpose.
§ 164-39.2
Uses permitted.
§ 164-39.3
Special exceptions.
§ 164-39.4
Conditions for uses.
§ 164-39.5
Design standards.
§ 164-39.6
Operating standards.
§ 164-39.7
Building height.
§ 164-39.8
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-39.9
Compatibility with adjacent uses; procedure for designation as floating zone.
Article VIII
B Business Zone
§ 164-40
General provisions.
§ 164-41
Uses permitted.
§ 164-42
Special exceptions.
§ 164-43
Conditions.
§ 164-44
Building height.
§ 164-45
Dimensional requirements.
Article VIIIA
C-C Central Commerce Zone
§ 164-45.1
General provisions.
§ 164-45.2
Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.3
Special exceptions.
§ 164-45.4
Building height.
§ 164-45.5
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-45.6
Conditions.
Article VIIIB
D-B Downtown Business Zone
§ 164-45.7
General provisions.
§ 164-45.8
Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.9
Special exceptions.
§ 164-45.10
Building height.
§ 164-45.11
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-45.12
Conditions.
Article VIIIC
Compatible Neighborhood Overlay Zone
§ 164-45.13
Introduction.
§ 164-45.14
Purpose.
§ 164-45.15
Relationship to underlying zone.
§ 164-45.16
(Reserved)
§ 164-45.17
Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.18
Buildings, landscaping and other improvements.
§ 164-45.19
Compatibility.
§ 164-45.20
Procedure.
§ 164-45.21
Criteria for approval.
§ 164-45.22
Action and findings.
§ 164-45.23
Validity and amendments.
§ 164-45.24
Appeals.
Article VIIID
Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone (NP Zone)
§ 164-45.25
Introduction.
§ 164-45.26
Purpose; objectives.
§ 164-45.27
District designated.
§ 164-45.28
Relationship to underlying zones.
§ 164-45.29
Uses permitted.
§ 164-45.30
Reclassification.
§ 164-45.31
Procedure for classification.
§ 164-45.32
Inclusion of additional neighborhoods.
Article IX
C-B Central Business Zone
§ 164-46
General provisions.
§ 164-47
Uses permitted.
§ 164-48
Special exceptions.
§ 164-49
Building height.
§ 164-50
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-51
Conditions.
Article IXA
Historic District Zone
§ 164-51.1
Purpose; construal of provisions.
§ 164-51.2
District designated.
§ 164-51.3
Creation and composition of Historic District Commission; appointment and term of members; vacancies.
§ 164-51.4
Application procedure; duties of Historic District Commission.
§ 164-51.5
Design guidelines.
§ 164-51.6
Meetings of Historic District Commission.
§ 164-51.7
Action of Historic District Commission upon applications.
§ 164-51.8
Activities not prohibited in districts.
§ 164-51.9
Architectural easements.
§ 164-51.10
Appeal from Historic District Commission decision.
Article IXB
Housing for Older Persons Zone
§ 164-51.11
Purpose.
§ 164-51.12
Uses permitted.
§ 164-51.13
Location and dimensional requirements.
§ 164-51.14
Building height.
§ 164-51.15
Open space.
§ 164-51.16
Off-street parking.
§ 164-51.17
Signs.
§ 164-51.18
Architectural design.
§ 164-51.19
Dedication of land.
§ 164-51.20
Compatibility.
§ 164-51.21
Procedure.
Article IXC
Arts and Culture Overlay District
§ 164-51.22
Purpose.
§ 164-51.23
District designated.
§ 164-51.24
Definitions.
§ 164-51.25
Artisan workshop and/or gallery requirements.
Article X
I-R Restricted Industrial Zone
§ 164-52
General provisions.
§ 164-53
Uses permitted.
§ 164-54
Special exceptions.
§ 164-55
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-56
Building height.
§ 164-57
Landscaping.
§ 164-58
Additional distance requirements.
§ 164-59
Signs.
Article XI
I-G General Industrial Zone
§ 164-60
General provisions.
§ 164-61
Uses permitted.
§ 164-62
Special exceptions.
§ 164-63
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-64
Building height.
Article XIA
N-C Neighborhood Commercial Zone
§ 164-64.1
Purpose.
§ 164-64.2
Uses permitted.
§ 164-64.3
Special exceptions.
§ 164-64.4
Conditions.
§ 164-64.5
Design standards.
§ 164-64.6
Operating standards.
§ 164-64.7
Building height.
§ 164-64.8
Area, size and dimensional requirements.
§ 164-64.9
Compatibility.
§ 164-64.10
Procedure.
Article XII
P-I Planned Industrial Zone
§ 164-65
Purpose.
§ 164-66
Uses permitted.
§ 164-66.1
Special exceptions.
§ 164-67
Performance standards.
§ 164-68
Building height.
§ 164-69
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-70
Off-street parking.
§ 164-71
Access and loading.
§ 164-72
Storage.
§ 164-73
Utilities.
§ 164-74
Signs.
§ 164-75
Procedures.
§ 164-76
Conflicts.
Article XIII
PD-4 Planned Development - 4 Zone
§ 164-77
Purpose.
§ 164-78
Uses permitted.
§ 164-79
Special exceptions.
§ 164-80
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-81
Building height.
§ 164-82
Open space.
§ 164-83
Off-street parking.
§ 164-84
Signs.
§ 164-85
Dedication of land.
§ 164-86
Compatibility.
§ 164-87
Procedure.
Article XIV
PD-9 Planned Development - 9 Zone
§ 164-88
Purpose.
§ 164-89
Uses permitted.
§ 164-90
Special exceptions.
§ 164-91
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-92
Building height.
§ 164-93
Open space.
§ 164-94
Off-street parking.
§ 164-95
Signs.
§ 164-96
Dedication of land.
§ 164-97
Compatibility.
§ 164-98
Procedure.
Article XV
PRSC Planned Regional Shopping Center Zone
§ 164-99
Purpose.
§ 164-100
Uses permitted.
§ 164-101
Special exceptions.
§ 164-102
Development mode.
§ 164-103
Dimensional requirements.
§ 164-104
Building coverage and height.
§ 164-105
Roads and sidewalks.
§ 164-106
Off-street parking.
§ 164-107
Landscaping.
§ 164-108
Utilities.
§ 164-109
Signs.
§ 164-110
Procedure.
Article XVA
Cannabis Overlay District
§ 164-110.1
Purpose.
§ 164-110.2
Overlay district designated.
§ 164-110.3
Relationship to underlying zone.
§ 164-110.4
Compatibility with adjacent uses; procedure for designation as floating zone.
Article XVI
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 164-111
General provisions and requirements.
§ 164-112
Compliance required.
§ 164-113
Location and landscaping.
§ 164-114
Maintenance and lighting.
§ 164-115
Design standards.
§ 164-116
Off-street loading.
Article XVII
Signs
§ 164-117
Purpose and intent.
§ 164-118
Compliance required.
§ 164-119
General regulations.
§ 164-120
Signs not requiring permits.
§ 164-121
On-premises business signs.
§ 164-122
Outdoor advertising signs.
§ 164-123
Sign permits.
§ 164-124
Structural requirements; inspection and maintenance.
§ 164-125
Nonconforming signs.
§ 164-126
Removal.
§ 164-127
Abandonment.
§ 164-128
Appeals.
§ 164-129
Violations and penalties.
Article XVIII
Regulations Applicable in All Districts
§ 164-130
Interpretation.
§ 164-131
Compliance required.
§ 164-131.1
Compliance with landscape manual.
§ 164-131.2
Compliance with Development Design Preferences Manual.
§ 164-131.3
Required screening of modern appurtenances.
§ 164-131.4
Solar collectors, roof-mounted.
§ 164-132
Nuisances.
§ 164-132.1
Boarding (lodging) or rooming houses.
§ 164-133
Effect of prior approval.
§ 164-134
Conflicts.
Article XIX
Nonconformities
§ 164-135
Continuation.
§ 164-136
Extension and alteration.
§ 164-137
Termination.
Article XX
Special Provisions
§ 164-138
Major road plans.
§ 164-138.1
Access to state highways.
§ 164-139
Essential utility equipment.
§ 164-139.1
Telecommunications facilities.
§ 164-140
Distance requirements.
§ 164-141
Ponds, lakes, stabilization and stormwater management facilities.
§ 164-142
Use of mutual open space.
§ 164-143
Front yard depth; projections into required front or rear yards.
§ 164-144
Bulk requirement modifications.
§ 164-145
Setback modifications.
§ 164-146
Height exceptions.
§ 164-147
Accessory buildings.
§ 164-148
Off-street parking and loading.
§ 164-149
Automobile service stations.
§ 164-150
Conversion dwellings.
§ 164-151
Junkyards.
§ 164-152
Mobile homes.
§ 164-153
Multiple-family dwellings.
§ 164-153.1
Multiple-family dwellings in R-7500 Residential Zone.
§ 164-153.2
Multiple-family housing for older persons.
§ 164-154
Single-family detached and semidetached dwellings.
§ 164-155
Self-service storage facilities.
§ 164-155.1
Indoor shooting ranges.
§ 164-155.2
Private indoor recreational facilities.
§ 164-155.3
Firearms sales in D-B Downtown Business Zone.
§ 164-155.4
Solar collectors and facilities.
§ 164-155.5
Satellite automobile storage lots.
§ 164-155.6
Microbreweries and pub breweries.
§ 164-155.7
Vape shops.
Article XXI
Administration and Enforcement
§ 164-156
Department and Director of Community Planning and Development.
§ 164-157
Zoning certificate.
§ 164-158
Planning Commission.
§ 164-158.1
Administrative adjustments.
§ 164-159
Violations and penalties.
Article XXII
Board of Zoning Appeals
§ 164-160
General provisions.
§ 164-161
Powers and duties.
§ 164-162
Meetings.
§ 164-163
Appeals.
§ 164-164
Stay of proceedings.
§ 164-165
Special exception petitions.
§ 164-166
Actions prior to hearing.
§ 164-167
Public hearings.
§ 164-168
Postponement or continuation of hearing.
§ 164-169
Criteria for determination.
§ 164-170
Conditions for grant of special exceptions.
§ 164-171
Other restrictions; remedies.
§ 164-172
Decisions.
§ 164-173
Effect of disapproval.
§ 164-174
Filing fees.
§ 164-175
Appeals from Board.
Article XXIII
Amendments
§ 164-176
Types of amendments.
§ 164-177
Filing application.
§ 164-178
Acceptance of application.
§ 164-179
Filing fees.
§ 164-180
Contents of application.
§ 164-181
Changes to application.
§ 164-182
Map amendment sign.
§ 164-183
Referral of application to Planning Commission or Historic District Commission.
§ 164-184
Hearing examiners.
§ 164-185
Hearing procedures.
§ 164-186
Action on application.
§ 164-186.1
Action on application with additional restrictions, conditions or limitations.
§ 164-187
Decision by Common Council.
§ 164-188
Planned development.
§ 164-189
Other conditions.
§ 164-190
Appeals from Common Council.
Article XXIV
Subdivision Regulations
§ 164-191
Approval required.
§ 164-192
Application for approval.
§ 164-193
General requirements.
§ 164-194
Streets.
§ 164-195
Soil removal and grading.
§ 164-196
Stormwater management.
§ 164-197
Floodplains.
§ 164-197.1
Residential cluster subdivision.
§ 164-198
Preliminary plat approval.
§ 164-199
Final plat approval.
§ 164-200
Final plat requirements.
§ 164-201
Resubdivision or minor subdivision.
§ 164-202
Additional procedures.
§ 164-203
Fees.
§ 164-204
Appeals.
Article XXV
Site Plans
§ 164-205
Purpose.
§ 164-206
Applicability.
§ 164-207
Approval required.
§ 164-208
Contents of site plan.
§ 164-209
Simplified site plan.
§ 164-210
Preparation.
§ 164-211
Action on site plan.
§ 164-212
Effect of noncompliance.
§ 164-213
Fees.