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2022-08-08
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
(Reserved)
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation; Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Short Title.
§ 27-103
Purpose.
§ 27-104
Application.
§ 27-105
Exemptions.
§ 27-106
Interpretation.
§ 27-107
Community Development Objectives.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General Interpretation.
§ 27-202
Specific Terms.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-302
Official Zoning Map.
§ 27-303
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-304
Application of District Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 4
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-401
(Reserved)
§ 27-402
RC Rural Conservation District.
§ 27-403
RR Rural Residential District.
§ 27-404
RS Rural Suburban Residential District.
§ 27-405
VC Village Commercial District.
§ 27-406
HC Highway Commercial District.
§ 27-407
LI Limited Industrial District.
§ 27-408
GI General Industrial District.
§ 27-409
SD School District.
Ch 27 Pt 5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-501
Statement of Intent.
§ 27-502
Floodplain Overlay District.
§ 27-503
Hydric Soil Overlay District.
§ 27-504
High Water Table Overlay District.
§ 27-505
Steep Slope Overlay District.
Ch 27 Pt 6
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
§ 27-601
Statement of Intent.
§ 27-602
Development and Design Standards.
§ 27-603
Open Space Standards.
§ 27-604
Administration and Review.
Ch 27 Pt 7
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 27-701
Access to Structures.
§ 27-702
Accessory Uses or Structures.
§ 27-703
Home Occupation Regulations.
§ 27-704
Residential Conversion Standards.
§ 27-705
Agricultural Use Regulations.
§ 27-706
Recreational Use Regulations.
§ 27-707
Design Standards for Commercial and Industrial Uses.
§ 27-708
Environmental Performance Standards for Commercial and Industrial District.
§ 27-709
Temporary Structures.
§ 27-710
Outdoor Storage.
§ 27-711
Front Yard Exceptions.
§ 27-712
Flag Lots.
§ 27-713
Landscaping.
§ 27-714
Visibility at Intersections.
§ 27-715
Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
§ 27-716
Corner Lot Restrictions.
§ 27-717
Projections Into Yards.
§ 27-718
Accessory Building Setback Exceptions.
§ 27-719
Height Exceptions.
§ 27-720
Swimming Pools.
§ 27-721
Lighting.
§ 27-722
Off-Street Loading Areas.
§ 27-723
Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-724
Driveways.
§ 27-725
Frontage Development.
§ 27-726
Signs.
§ 27-727
Hazardous Areas.
§ 27-728
Public Utility Standards.
§ 27-729
Commercial Campground Standards.
§ 27-730
Multi-Family Developments.
§ 27-731
Single-Family Semi-Detached Dwelling Developments.
§ 27-732
Two-Family Detached Dwelling Developments.
§ 27-733
Tourist, Bed and Breakfast, Rooming House, Group Home, or Boarding House.
§ 27-734
Mobile Homes/Mobile Home Parks.
§ 27-735
Junk/Salvage Yard Standards.
§ 27-736
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities.
§ 27-737
Adult Business Uses/Sexually Oriented Businesses.
§ 27-738
Shopping Centers.
§ 27-739
Professional Office/Research Park.
§ 27-740
Industrial Parks.
§ 27-741
Quarrying/Mining/Extractive Related Industries.
§ 27-742
Wetlands.
§ 27-743
Solar Energy Systems.
§ 27-744
Airport Hazard Zones.
§ 27-745
Communication Towers (Wireless Communications Facilities).
§ 27-746
Private Residential Garage/Carport In Residential Areas.
§ 27-747
Pavilions.
§ 27-748
Regulations for Nonresidential Land Uses Permitted by Conditional Use or Special Exception In Any District.
§ 27-749
Public/Pet Cemeteries.
§ 27-750
Convenience Stores.
§ 27-751
Convenience Stores/Service Stations With Gasoline Pumps/Car Washes.
§ 27-752
Sports Facilities.
§ 27-753
Exterior Manufacturing.
§ 27-754
Fast Food Restaurants With Drive-Through.
§ 27-755
Abandoned Motor Vehicles.
§ 27-756
Forestry.
§ 27-757
Animal Hospital, Veterinary Facility and Commercial Kennel.
§ 27-758
Non-Commercial Kennel.
§ 27-759
Riding Academy.
§ 27-760
Poisonous, Venomous, Dangerous and Exotic Animals.
§ 27-761
Private Airport/Heliport.
§ 27-762
Residential Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
§ 27-763
Outdoor Furnaces.
§ 27-764
In-Law Quarters.
§ 27-765
Congregate-Care/Assisted-Living Facilities.
§ 27-766
Age-Restricted Residential Development.
§ 27-767
Flex Space Industrial Building.
Ch 27 Pt 8
TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR)
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Basic Concept and Authorization.
§ 27-803
Severance and Sale or Conveyance of TDRs.
§ 27-804
TDR Receiving Area Qualifications and Calculations.
§ 27-805
Plan Submittal Process for Receiving Development.
§ 27-806
Extinguishment of TDRs.
§ 27-807
Public Acquisition of TDRs.
§ 27-808
Conveyance of TDRs to Conservation Organizations.
§ 27-809
Amendment and/or Termination.
Ch 27 Pt 9
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 27-901
Application and Intent.
§ 27-902
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
§ 27-903
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
§ 27-904
Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-905
Nonconforming Use of Conforming Structures.
§ 27-906
Unsafe Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-907
Permitted Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-908
Certification of Intention.
Ch 27 Pt 10
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-1001
General Procedures.
§ 27-1002
Permits and Certificates.
§ 27-1003
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1004
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1005
Functions of the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1006
Hearings.
§ 27-1007
Amendments.
§ 27-1008
Curative Amendments.
§ 27-1009
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1010
Appeals.
§ 27-1011
Filing Fees and Costs.
§ 27-1012
Remedies and Penalties.
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Township Boundaries
Apx B
Debt and Bond Issues
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map Amendments
Attachment 2 - Zoning Map
Part 1
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
chevron_right
§ 27-101
Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Application.
chevron_right
§ 27-105
Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-106
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-107
Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
General Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-202
Specific Terms.
chevron_right
Part 3
ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
Application of District Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 4
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-401
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-402
RC Rural Conservation District.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
RR Rural Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
RS Rural Suburban Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
VC Village Commercial District.
chevron_right
§ 27-406
HC Highway Commercial District.
chevron_right
§ 27-407
LI Limited Industrial District.
chevron_right
§ 27-408
GI General Industrial District.
chevron_right
§ 27-409
SD School District.
chevron_right
Part 5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Statement of Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Floodplain Overlay District.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Hydric Soil Overlay District.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
High Water Table Overlay District.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
Steep Slope Overlay District.
chevron_right
Part 6
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Statement of Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
Development and Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Open Space Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Administration and Review.
chevron_right
Part 7
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Access to Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Accessory Uses or Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Home Occupation Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Residential Conversion Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Agricultural Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Recreational Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Design Standards for Commercial and Industrial Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-708
Environmental Performance Standards for Commercial and Industrial District.
chevron_right
§ 27-709
Temporary Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-710
Outdoor Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-711
Front Yard Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-712
Flag Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-713
Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-714
Visibility at Intersections.
chevron_right
§ 27-715
Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
chevron_right
§ 27-716
Corner Lot Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-717
Projections Into Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-718
Accessory Building Setback Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-719
Height Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-720
Swimming Pools.
chevron_right
§ 27-721
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 27-722
Off-Street Loading Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-723
Off-Street Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-724
Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 27-725
Frontage Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-726
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-727
Hazardous Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-728
Public Utility Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-729
Commercial Campground Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-730
Multi-Family Developments.
chevron_right
§ 27-731
Single-Family Semi-Detached Dwelling Developments.
chevron_right
§ 27-732
Two-Family Detached Dwelling Developments.
chevron_right
§ 27-733
Tourist, Bed and Breakfast, Rooming House, Group Home, or Boarding House.
chevron_right
§ 27-734
Mobile Homes/Mobile Home Parks.
chevron_right
§ 27-735
Junk/Salvage Yard Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-736
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-737
Adult Business Uses/Sexually Oriented Businesses.
chevron_right
§ 27-738
Shopping Centers.
chevron_right
§ 27-739
Professional Office/Research Park.
chevron_right
§ 27-740
Industrial Parks.
chevron_right
§ 27-741
Quarrying/Mining/Extractive Related Industries.
chevron_right
§ 27-742
Wetlands.
chevron_right
§ 27-743
Solar Energy Systems.
chevron_right
§ 27-744
Airport Hazard Zones.
chevron_right
§ 27-745
Communication Towers (Wireless Communications Facilities).
chevron_right
§ 27-746
Private Residential Garage/Carport In Residential Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-747
Pavilions.
chevron_right
§ 27-748
Regulations for Nonresidential Land Uses Permitted by Conditional Use or Special Exception In Any District.
chevron_right
§ 27-749
Public/Pet Cemeteries.
chevron_right
§ 27-750
Convenience Stores.
chevron_right
§ 27-751
Convenience Stores/Service Stations With Gasoline Pumps/Car Washes.
chevron_right
§ 27-752
Sports Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-753
Exterior Manufacturing.
chevron_right
§ 27-754
Fast Food Restaurants With Drive-Through.
chevron_right
§ 27-755
Abandoned Motor Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 27-756
Forestry.
chevron_right
§ 27-757
Animal Hospital, Veterinary Facility and Commercial Kennel.
chevron_right
§ 27-758
Non-Commercial Kennel.
chevron_right
§ 27-759
Riding Academy.
chevron_right
§ 27-760
Poisonous, Venomous, Dangerous and Exotic Animals.
chevron_right
§ 27-761
Private Airport/Heliport.
chevron_right
§ 27-762
Residential Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
chevron_right
§ 27-763
Outdoor Furnaces.
chevron_right
§ 27-764
In-Law Quarters.
chevron_right
§ 27-765
Congregate-Care/Assisted-Living Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-766
Age-Restricted Residential Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-767
Flex Space Industrial Building.
chevron_right
Part 8
TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR)
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Basic Concept and Authorization.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Severance and Sale or Conveyance of TDRs.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
TDR Receiving Area Qualifications and Calculations.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Plan Submittal Process for Receiving Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Extinguishment of TDRs.
chevron_right
§ 27-807
Public Acquisition of TDRs.
chevron_right
§ 27-808
Conveyance of TDRs to Conservation Organizations.
chevron_right
§ 27-809
Amendment and/or Termination.
chevron_right
Part 9
NONCONFORMITIES
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Application and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Nonconforming Use of Conforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Unsafe Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-907
Permitted Special Exception Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
Certification of Intention.
chevron_right
Part 10
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
General Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Permits and Certificates.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Functions of the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1009
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1010
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-1011
Filing Fees and Costs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1012
Remedies and Penalties.
chevron_right