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Chapter 17 Land Use and Development
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Ch LDAO
Land Development Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Law Enforcement Regulations
Ch 4
General Licensing
Ch 5
Animal Control
Ch 6
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control
Ch 7
Traffic
Ch 7A
Traffic Schedules
Ch 8
(Reserved)
Ch 9
Uniform Fire Safety Code
Ch 10
Fees and Permits
Ch 11
Building and Housing
Ch 12
Environmental Control
Ch 13
Utilities
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 16
Health
Ch 17
Land Use and Development
Ch 17 Art I
PURPOSE, ADMINISTRATION, OFFICIAL MAP, PERMIT PROCEDURES
§ 17-1
PURPOSE.
§ 17-2
ORDINANCES.
§ 17-3
MASTER PLAN.
§ 17-4
OFFICIAL MAP.
§ 17-5
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 17-6
BUILDING LOT TO ABUT STREET; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 17-7
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
§ 17-8
through § 17-12. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art II
PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES; ENFORCEMENT
§ 17-13
BUILDING PERMITS.
§ 17-14
ZONING PERMIT.
§ 17-15
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY.
§ 17-16
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
§ 17-17
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER AND SHED PERMITS.
§ 17-18
TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL LIVING UNIT.
§ 17-19
TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES PERMIT.
§ 17-20
CERTIFICATES AS TO APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION OF LAND.
§ 17-21
ENFORCEMENT.
§ 17-22
through § 17-28. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art III
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPROVALS, PROCEDURES
§ 17-29
REQUIRED APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS.
§ 17-29.1
ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVER OF SITE PLAN REVIEW.
§ 17-30
EXCEPTIONS BY PLANNING BOARD FROM SUBDIVISION OR SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-31
GRANT BY PLANNING BOARD OF VARIANCES AND DIRECTIONS TO ISSUE PERMITS.
§ 17-32
NOTICE OF HEARING.
§ 17-33
TIME PERIODS.
§ 17-34
APPROVAL BY MERCER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD.
§ 17-35
SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
§ 17-36
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS.
§ 17-37
PROCEDURE FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL.
§ 17-38
PROCEDURE FOR PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
§ 17-39
PROCEDURE FOR PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL.
§ 17-40
EFFECT OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN OR MAJOR SUBDIVISION.
§ 17-41
FINAL APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS AND MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.
§ 17-42
GUARANTEES AND INSPECTIONS RELATING TO REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS; SURETY; RELEASE.
§ 17-42.1
Guarantees.
§ 17-42.2
Inspections.
§ 17-42.3
Approval.
§ 17-43
EFFECT OF FINAL APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS AND MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.
§ 17-44
APPROVALS ON CONDITION.
§ 17-45
FILING AND EXPIRATION OF APPROVED PLATS.
§ 17-45.1
Filing of Subdivision Plats.
§ 17-45.2
Recording of Final Approval of Major Subdivision.
§ 17-46
through § 17-52. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art IV
VARIANCES, HEARINGS, TIME LIMITS, APPLICATION REVIEW
§ 17-53
GRANT OF VARIANCES BY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ 17-54
HEARINGS.
§ 17-54.1
Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment to Hold.
§ 17-54.2
Rules, Documents to Be Provided.
§ 17-54.3
Powers of Presiding Officer.
§ 17-54.4
Testimony of Witnesses.
§ 17-54.5
Types of Evidence.
§ 17-54.6
Transcript of Hearing.
§ 17-54.7
Findings.
§ 17-54.8
Decision.
§ 17-54.9
Notice of Decision.
§ 17-55
NOTICE OF HEARING.
§ 17-56
CONDITIONAL USES.
§ 17-56.1
Time Limit.
§ 17-56.2
Approval.
§ 17-56.3
Review of Application.
§ 17-57
VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
§ 17-58
WHEN APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT DEEMED COMPLETE; WAIVER OF DEFECTS.
§ 17-59
SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW OF SEPARATE ACCOUNTS.
§ 17-60
through § 17-66. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art V
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS, PLAT DETAILS
§ 17-67
REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS.
§ 17-68
RECOGNITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCE AND OFFICIAL MAP, IF ANY.
§ 17-69
APPLICATION FORMS; PLAT DETAILS.
§ 17-69.1
Application Forms and Other Documents.
§ 17-69.2
Data For All Plats.
§ 17-69.3
Additional Data For Preliminary Plats.
§ 17-69.4
Final Plat.
§ 17-70
through § 17-75. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art VI
DESIGN STANDARDS
§ 17-76
APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOUSES.
§ 17-77
BIKEWAYS.
§ 17-78
BLOCKS.
§ 17-79
CLUSTER DESIGN.
§ 17-80
COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT.
§ 17-81
CURBS.
§ 17-82
STORMWATER CONTROL.
§ 17-82.1
Scope and Purpose.
§ 17-82.2
Exemptions.
§ 17-82.3
Definitions.
§ 17-82.4
General Design and Performance Standards.
§ 17-82.5
Minor Development Design Standards.
§ 17-82.6
Major Development Design Standards.
§ 17-82.7
Sources for Technical Guidance.
§ 17-82.8
Maintenance and Repair of Stormwater Management Measures.
§ 17-82.9
Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins.
§ 17-82.10
Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan.
§ 17-82.11
Ownership of Stormwater Management Facilities.
§ 17-82.12
Deed Records and Dedications.
§ 17-82.13
Design of Runoff Collection System.
§ 17-82.14
Violations and Penalties.
§ 17-83
DRIVEWAYS.
§ 17-84
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
§ 17-85
FENCES AND HEDGES.
§ 17-86
FIRE.
§ 17-87
FLOOD PLAINS.
§ 17-88
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION.
§ 17-89
LANDSCAPING.
§ 17-89.1
SPECIFICATIONS.
§ 17-90
LIGHTING.
§ 17-90.1
Outdoor Lighting.
§ 17-90.2
Light Trespass and Sky Glow.
§ 17-90.3
Illuminance Requirements.
§ 17-90.4
Outdoor Lighting Energy Conservation.
§ 17-90.5
Evidence of Compliance.
§ 17-90.6
Compliance, Monitoring Penalties and Prohibitions.
§ 17-91
LOTS.
§ 17-92
LOWER INCOME HOUSING.
§ 17-93
MODIFICATION OF LOT AREAS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS.
§ 17-94
NONUNIFORMITY OF BUILDINGS.
§ 17-95
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
§ 17-96
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS.
§ 17-97
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
§ 17-98
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS.
§ 17-99
PRINCIPAL USE.
§ 17-100
PUBLIC AREAS, RESERVATION.
§ 17-101
RECREATION AREAS.
§ 17-102
SERVICE STATIONS.
§ 17-103
SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
§ 17-104
SIDEWALKS.
§ 17-105
SIGHT TRIANGLES.
§ 17-106
SIGNS.
§ 17-107
SOIL PROTECTION.
§ 17-108
STREETS.
§ 17-109
STREET SIGNS.
§ 17-110
STRUCTURES IN REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS.
§ 17-111
SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS.
§ 17-112
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.
§ 17-113
UTILITIES.
§ 17-114
WATER.
§ 17-115
STREAM CORRIDORS.
§ 17-116
STEEP SLOPES.
§ 17-117
PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER STANDARDS.
§ 17-118
through § 17-124. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art VII
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS; GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
§ 17-125
CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETE PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS.
§ 17-126
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
§ 17-126.1
General.
§ 17-126.2
Purpose.
§ 17-126.3
Eligibility.
§ 17-126.4
Effect of Approved Plan.
§ 17-126.5
Plat Required.
§ 17-126.6
Plat Details and Other Documents.
§ 17-126.7
Procedures.
§ 17-127
through § 17-137. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art VIII
ZONING — GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 17-138
ZONING DISTRICTS.
§ 17-139
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
§ 17-140
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-141
APPLICATION OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-142
PROHIBITED USES.
§ 17-143
NONCONFORMING USE OF STRUCTURES AND LOTS.
§ 17-144
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
§ 17-145
CONVERSION OF SINGLE FAMILY TO TWO-FAMILY OCCUPANCY.
§ 17-146
SETBACKS IN EXCESS OF SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-147
FARMS AND AGRICULTURAL USES.
§ 17-148
COMMUNICATIONS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, ANTENNAS, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
§ 17-149
WATER SUPPLY AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-150
CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING CANNABIS USES.
§ 17-151
RETAIL CANNABIS USES.
§ 17-152
through § 17-158. (Reserved)
Ch 17 Art IX
ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 17-159
RESIDENTIAL: R-150, R-100, R-75, R-50, R-5 AND R-6.
§ 17-160
MOUNTAIN RESOURCE CONSERVATION (MRC) AND VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION (VRC) DISTRICTS.
§ 17-161
C-1; NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL COMMERCIAL.
§ 17-162
SC: SHOPPING CENTER.
§ 17-163
HBO DISTRICT: HIGHWAY BUSINESS AND OFFICE.
§ 17-164
O/CC: OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL CONVERSION.
§ 17-165
SI DISTRICT: SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL.
§ 17-166
OP DISTRICT: OFFICE PARK.
§ 17-167
IC DISTRICT; INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL.
§ 17-168
RO-1, 2 AND 3 DISTRICTS: RESEARCH/OFFICE DISTRICTS.
§ 17-169
QUARRY DISTRICT.
§ 17-170
SC1: SHOPPING CENTER 1 DISTRICT.
§ 17-171
OLI DISTRICT: OFFICE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
§ 17-172
VRC — HLI VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION (VRC) AND HAMLET LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (HLI) DISTRICT.
§ 17-173
INCLUSIONARY MULTI-FAMILY - 1 ZONE (IMF-1).
§ 17-174
IMF-C DISTRICT: INCLUSIONARY MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
§ 17-175
through § 17-180. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art X
DEFINITIONS
§ 17-181
WORDS DEFINED.
Ch 17 Art XI
PLANNING BOARD
§ 17-182
NAME.
§ 17-183
APPOINTMENT.
§ 17-184
TERMS.
§ 17-185
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.
§ 17-186
ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL.
§ 17-187
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN COMMITTEE.
§ 17-188
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
§ 17-189
MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING BOARD.
§ 17-190
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
§ 17-191
PAYMENT OF TAXES.
§ 17-192
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE.
§ 17-193
through § 17-199. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art XII
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
§ 17-200
ESTABLISHED.
§ 17-201
APPOINTMENT.
§ 17-202
TERM.
§ 17-203
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.
§ 17-204
ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL.
§ 17-205
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
§ 17-206
MEETINGS.
§ 17-207
MINUTES.
§ 17-208
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
§ 17-209
PAYMENT OF TAXES.
§ 17-210
through § 17-216. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art XIII
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
§ 17-217
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES.
§ 17-217.1
Development Application Requirements.
§ 17-217.2
Affordability Criteria.
§ 17-217.3
Monitoring Period.
§ 17-217.4
Certificates of Eligibility.
§ 17-217.5
Selection Procedures and Priorities.
§ 17-217.6
Affirmative Marketing Plan.
§ 17-217.7
(Reserved)
§ 17-217.8
Homeowner Affordability Assistance Program.
§ 17-218
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE (AHC).
§ 17-218.1
Preamble.
§ 17-218.2
Membership; Terms of Office.
§ 17-218.3
Vacancies, Removal for Cause.
§ 17-218.4
Powers.
§ 17-218.5
Definitions.
§ 17-218.6
Selection Procedures, Priorities, Income Eligibility, Price Standards, Restrictions, Reports.
§ 17-218.7
Foreclosure Proceedings.
§ 17-218.8
Program Fee Requirements.
§ 17-218.9
Enforcement; Applicability.
§ 17-219
ACCESSORY APARTMENTS.
§ 17-219.1
Purpose.
§ 17-219.2
Definition.
§ 17-219.3
Additional Requirements.
§ 17-219.4
Administration.
§ 17-219.5
Application Requirements.
§ 17-219.6
Fee Waivers.
§ 17-220
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON.
§ 17-220.1
Purpose.
§ 17-220.2
Definitions.
§ 17-220.3
Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison Position and Compensation; Powers and Duties.
§ 17-221
ENFORCEMENT.
§ 17-221.1
Purpose.
§ 17-221.2
Noncompliance a Violation.
§ 17-222
through § 17-225. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art XIV
SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
§ 17-226
INTENT.
§ 17-227
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-228
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR COUNTY REGULATIONS.
§ 17-229
ADOPTION OF STANDARDS AND DETAILS.
§ 17-230
DRAINAGE SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AS TO ANY QUESTIONS.
§ 17-231
MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION.
§ 17-232
NONCOMPLIANCE A VIOLATION.
§ 17-233
through § 17-240. (RESERVED)
Ch 17 Art XV
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
§ 17-241
INTENDED PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES.
§ 17-242
DEFINITIONS.
§ 17-243
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
§ 17-243.1
Establishment.
§ 17-243.2
Responsibilities.
§ 17-243.3
Membership; Appointment.
§ 17-243.4
Terms.
§ 17-243.5
Role of Alternates.
§ 17-243.6
Liaison Person.
§ 17-243.7
Officers.
§ 17-243.8
Budget.
§ 17-243.9
Finances.
§ 17-243.10
Rules of Commission.
§ 17-243.11
Removal.
§ 17-243.12
Meetings; Quorum.
§ 17-244
DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
§ 17-244.1
Survey.
§ 17-244.2
Criteria for Designation.
§ 17-244.3
Procedures for Designation.
§ 17-244.4
Historic Landmarks Designated.
§ 17-244.5
Historic Districts Designated.
§ 17-245
REFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS INVOLVING HISTORIC LANDMARKS OR HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
§ 17-246
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.
§ 17-246.1
When Required.
§ 17-246.2
When Not Required.
§ 17-246.3
Procedures.
§ 17-246.4
Informational Meetings.
§ 17-246.5
Application Review.
§ 17-246.6
Minor Applications.
§ 17-246.7
Emergency Procedures.
§ 17-246.8
Requirement of Obtaining Certificates of Appropriateness for Government Actions.
§ 17-247
STANDARDS AND CRITERIA.
§ 17-248
DEMOLITIONS AND RELOCATIONS.
§ 17-248.1
Criteria.
§ 17-248.2
Procedure.
§ 17-249
ENFORCEMENT.
§ 17-250
VIOLATIONS: PENALTIES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
§ 17-250.1
Violations.
§ 17-250.2
Penalties Designated.
§ 17-250.3
Injunctive Relief.
§ 17-251
OTHER REQUIREMENTS UNAFFECTED.
Ch 17 Art XVI
GROWTH SHARE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS
§ 17-252
(RESERVED)
§ 17-253
MANDATORY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SET-ASIDE IN FUTURE REZONINGS OR THE GRANT OF VARIANCES AUTHORIZING MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING.
§ 17-254
(RESERVED)
§ 17-255
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AFFORDABLE UNITS.
§ 17-256
PAYMENT IN LIEU PROVISIONS.
Ch 17 Art XVII
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBLIGATIONS
§ 17-257
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-258
DEFINITIONS.
§ 17-259
APPLICABILITY.
§ 17-260
ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS.
§ 17-261
PHASING SCHEDULE FOR INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
§ 17-262
NEW CONSTRUCTION.
§ 17-263
UTILITIES.
§ 17-264
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS.
§ 17-265
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS.
§ 17-266
PRICE RESTRICTIONS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS, HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION FEES AND RESALE PRICES.
§ 17-267
BUYER INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
§ 17-268
LIMITATIONS ON INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY OWNERSHIP UNIT; SUBORDINATION.
§ 17-269
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO OWNERSHIP UNITS.
§ 17-270
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED RENTAL UNITS.
§ 17-271
RENT RESTRICTIONS FOR RENTAL UNITS; LEASES.
§ 17-272
TENANT INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
§ 17-273
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON.
§ 17-274
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT.
§ 17-275
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 17-276
ENFORCEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS.
§ 17-277
APPEALS.
§ 17-278
REPEALER.
§ 17-279
SEVERABILITY.
§ 17-280
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ch 18
Cable Television and Communications
Ch 19
Sewer and Water Matters
Ch 20
Recycling
Ch 21
Towing and Storage
Ch 22
Right to Farm
Ch 23
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Ch 24
Cannabis
Ch 25
Mobile Food Facilities
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 17
Land Use and Development
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Exhibit D-1
Attachment 2 - Exhibit D-2 Basin Summary Sheet
Attachment 3 - Exhibit D-3
Attachment 4 - Appendix A Checklist
Attachment 5 - Appendix B Zoning Map
Attachment 6 - Appendix C Zoning Map Amendments
Article I
PURPOSE, ADMINISTRATION, OFFICIAL MAP, PERMIT PROCEDURES
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§ 17-1
PURPOSE.
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§ 17-2
ORDINANCES.
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§ 17-3
MASTER PLAN.
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§ 17-4
OFFICIAL MAP.
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§ 17-5
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES; EXCEPTIONS.
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§ 17-6
BUILDING LOT TO ABUT STREET; EXCEPTIONS.
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§ 17-7
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
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§ 17-8
through § 17-12. (RESERVED)
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Article II
PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES; ENFORCEMENT
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§ 17-13
BUILDING PERMITS.
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§ 17-14
ZONING PERMIT.
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§ 17-15
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY.
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§ 17-16
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
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§ 17-17
CONSTRUCTION TRAILER AND SHED PERMITS.
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§ 17-18
TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL LIVING UNIT.
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§ 17-19
TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES PERMIT.
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§ 17-20
CERTIFICATES AS TO APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION OF LAND.
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§ 17-21
ENFORCEMENT.
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§ 17-22
through § 17-28. (RESERVED)
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Article III
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPROVALS, PROCEDURES
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§ 17-29
REQUIRED APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS.
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§ 17-29.1
ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVER OF SITE PLAN REVIEW.
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§ 17-30
EXCEPTIONS BY PLANNING BOARD FROM SUBDIVISION OR SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-31
GRANT BY PLANNING BOARD OF VARIANCES AND DIRECTIONS TO ISSUE PERMITS.
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§ 17-32
NOTICE OF HEARING.
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§ 17-33
TIME PERIODS.
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§ 17-34
APPROVAL BY MERCER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD.
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§ 17-35
SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
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§ 17-36
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS.
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§ 17-37
PROCEDURE FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL.
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§ 17-38
PROCEDURE FOR PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
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§ 17-39
PROCEDURE FOR PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL.
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§ 17-40
EFFECT OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN OR MAJOR SUBDIVISION.
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§ 17-41
FINAL APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS AND MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.
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§ 17-42
GUARANTEES AND INSPECTIONS RELATING TO REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS; SURETY; RELEASE.
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§ 17-42.1
Guarantees.
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§ 17-42.2
Inspections.
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§ 17-42.3
Approval.
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§ 17-43
EFFECT OF FINAL APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS AND MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.
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§ 17-44
APPROVALS ON CONDITION.
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§ 17-45
FILING AND EXPIRATION OF APPROVED PLATS.
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§ 17-45.1
Filing of Subdivision Plats.
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§ 17-45.2
Recording of Final Approval of Major Subdivision.
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§ 17-46
through § 17-52. (RESERVED)
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Article IV
VARIANCES, HEARINGS, TIME LIMITS, APPLICATION REVIEW
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§ 17-53
GRANT OF VARIANCES BY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
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§ 17-54
HEARINGS.
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§ 17-54.1
Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment to Hold.
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§ 17-54.2
Rules, Documents to Be Provided.
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§ 17-54.3
Powers of Presiding Officer.
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§ 17-54.4
Testimony of Witnesses.
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§ 17-54.5
Types of Evidence.
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§ 17-54.6
Transcript of Hearing.
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§ 17-54.7
Findings.
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§ 17-54.8
Decision.
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§ 17-54.9
Notice of Decision.
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§ 17-55
NOTICE OF HEARING.
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§ 17-56
CONDITIONAL USES.
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§ 17-56.1
Time Limit.
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§ 17-56.2
Approval.
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§ 17-56.3
Review of Application.
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§ 17-57
VOTING ELIGIBILITY.
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§ 17-58
WHEN APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT DEEMED COMPLETE; WAIVER OF DEFECTS.
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§ 17-59
SIMULTANEOUS REVIEW OF SEPARATE ACCOUNTS.
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§ 17-60
through § 17-66. (RESERVED)
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Article V
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS, PLAT DETAILS
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§ 17-67
REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS.
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§ 17-68
RECOGNITION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCE AND OFFICIAL MAP, IF ANY.
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§ 17-69
APPLICATION FORMS; PLAT DETAILS.
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§ 17-69.1
Application Forms and Other Documents.
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§ 17-69.2
Data For All Plats.
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§ 17-69.3
Additional Data For Preliminary Plats.
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§ 17-69.4
Final Plat.
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§ 17-70
through § 17-75. (RESERVED)
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Article VI
DESIGN STANDARDS
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§ 17-76
APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOUSES.
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§ 17-77
BIKEWAYS.
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§ 17-78
BLOCKS.
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§ 17-79
CLUSTER DESIGN.
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§ 17-80
COMMUNITY IMPACT STATEMENT.
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§ 17-81
CURBS.
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§ 17-82
STORMWATER CONTROL.
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§ 17-82.1
Scope and Purpose.
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§ 17-82.2
Exemptions.
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§ 17-82.3
Definitions.
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§ 17-82.4
General Design and Performance Standards.
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§ 17-82.5
Minor Development Design Standards.
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§ 17-82.6
Major Development Design Standards.
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§ 17-82.7
Sources for Technical Guidance.
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§ 17-82.8
Maintenance and Repair of Stormwater Management Measures.
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§ 17-82.9
Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins.
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§ 17-82.10
Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan.
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§ 17-82.11
Ownership of Stormwater Management Facilities.
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§ 17-82.12
Deed Records and Dedications.
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§ 17-82.13
Design of Runoff Collection System.
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§ 17-82.14
Violations and Penalties.
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§ 17-83
DRIVEWAYS.
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§ 17-84
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
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§ 17-85
FENCES AND HEDGES.
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§ 17-86
FIRE.
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§ 17-87
FLOOD PLAINS.
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§ 17-88
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION.
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§ 17-89
LANDSCAPING.
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§ 17-89.1
SPECIFICATIONS.
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§ 17-90
LIGHTING.
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§ 17-90.1
Outdoor Lighting.
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§ 17-90.2
Light Trespass and Sky Glow.
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§ 17-90.3
Illuminance Requirements.
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§ 17-90.4
Outdoor Lighting Energy Conservation.
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§ 17-90.5
Evidence of Compliance.
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§ 17-90.6
Compliance, Monitoring Penalties and Prohibitions.
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§ 17-91
LOTS.
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§ 17-92
LOWER INCOME HOUSING.
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§ 17-93
MODIFICATION OF LOT AREAS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS.
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§ 17-94
NONUNIFORMITY OF BUILDINGS.
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§ 17-95
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
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§ 17-96
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS.
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§ 17-97
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
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§ 17-98
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS.
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§ 17-99
PRINCIPAL USE.
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§ 17-100
PUBLIC AREAS, RESERVATION.
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§ 17-101
RECREATION AREAS.
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§ 17-102
SERVICE STATIONS.
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§ 17-103
SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
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§ 17-104
SIDEWALKS.
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§ 17-105
SIGHT TRIANGLES.
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§ 17-106
SIGNS.
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§ 17-107
SOIL PROTECTION.
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§ 17-108
STREETS.
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§ 17-109
STREET SIGNS.
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§ 17-110
STRUCTURES IN REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS.
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§ 17-111
SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS.
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§ 17-112
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.
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§ 17-113
UTILITIES.
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§ 17-114
WATER.
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§ 17-115
STREAM CORRIDORS.
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§ 17-116
STEEP SLOPES.
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§ 17-117
PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER STANDARDS.
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§ 17-118
through § 17-124. (RESERVED)
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Article VII
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS; GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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§ 17-125
CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETE PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS.
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§ 17-126
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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§ 17-126.1
General.
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§ 17-126.2
Purpose.
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§ 17-126.3
Eligibility.
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§ 17-126.4
Effect of Approved Plan.
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§ 17-126.5
Plat Required.
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§ 17-126.6
Plat Details and Other Documents.
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§ 17-126.7
Procedures.
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§ 17-127
through § 17-137. (RESERVED)
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Article VIII
ZONING — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 17-138
ZONING DISTRICTS.
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§ 17-139
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
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§ 17-140
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-141
APPLICATION OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-142
PROHIBITED USES.
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§ 17-143
NONCONFORMING USE OF STRUCTURES AND LOTS.
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§ 17-144
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
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§ 17-145
CONVERSION OF SINGLE FAMILY TO TWO-FAMILY OCCUPANCY.
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§ 17-146
SETBACKS IN EXCESS OF SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-147
FARMS AND AGRICULTURAL USES.
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§ 17-148
COMMUNICATIONS AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS, ANTENNAS, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
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§ 17-149
WATER SUPPLY AND ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-150
CULTIVATION AND MANUFACTURING CANNABIS USES.
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§ 17-151
RETAIL CANNABIS USES.
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§ 17-152
through § 17-158. (Reserved)
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Article IX
ZONING DISTRICTS
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§ 17-159
RESIDENTIAL: R-150, R-100, R-75, R-50, R-5 AND R-6.
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§ 17-160
MOUNTAIN RESOURCE CONSERVATION (MRC) AND VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION (VRC) DISTRICTS.
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§ 17-161
C-1; NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL COMMERCIAL.
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§ 17-162
SC: SHOPPING CENTER.
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§ 17-163
HBO DISTRICT: HIGHWAY BUSINESS AND OFFICE.
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§ 17-164
O/CC: OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL CONVERSION.
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§ 17-165
SI DISTRICT: SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL.
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§ 17-166
OP DISTRICT: OFFICE PARK.
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§ 17-167
IC DISTRICT; INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL.
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§ 17-168
RO-1, 2 AND 3 DISTRICTS: RESEARCH/OFFICE DISTRICTS.
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§ 17-169
QUARRY DISTRICT.
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§ 17-170
SC1: SHOPPING CENTER 1 DISTRICT.
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§ 17-171
OLI DISTRICT: OFFICE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
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§ 17-172
VRC — HLI VALLEY RESOURCE CONSERVATION (VRC) AND HAMLET LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (HLI) DISTRICT.
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§ 17-173
INCLUSIONARY MULTI-FAMILY - 1 ZONE (IMF-1).
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§ 17-174
IMF-C DISTRICT: INCLUSIONARY MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
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§ 17-175
through § 17-180. (RESERVED)
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Article X
DEFINITIONS
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§ 17-181
WORDS DEFINED.
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Article XI
PLANNING BOARD
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§ 17-182
NAME.
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§ 17-183
APPOINTMENT.
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§ 17-184
TERMS.
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§ 17-185
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.
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§ 17-186
ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL.
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§ 17-187
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN COMMITTEE.
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§ 17-188
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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§ 17-189
MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING BOARD.
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§ 17-190
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
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§ 17-191
PAYMENT OF TAXES.
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§ 17-192
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE.
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§ 17-193
through § 17-199. (RESERVED)
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Article XII
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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§ 17-200
ESTABLISHED.
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§ 17-201
APPOINTMENT.
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§ 17-202
TERM.
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§ 17-203
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.
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§ 17-204
ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL.
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§ 17-205
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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§ 17-206
MEETINGS.
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§ 17-207
MINUTES.
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§ 17-208
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
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§ 17-209
PAYMENT OF TAXES.
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§ 17-210
through § 17-216. (RESERVED)
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Article XIII
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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§ 17-217
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES.
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§ 17-217.1
Development Application Requirements.
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§ 17-217.2
Affordability Criteria.
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§ 17-217.3
Monitoring Period.
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§ 17-217.4
Certificates of Eligibility.
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§ 17-217.5
Selection Procedures and Priorities.
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§ 17-217.6
Affirmative Marketing Plan.
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§ 17-217.7
(Reserved)
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§ 17-217.8
Homeowner Affordability Assistance Program.
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§ 17-218
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE (AHC).
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§ 17-218.1
Preamble.
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§ 17-218.2
Membership; Terms of Office.
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§ 17-218.3
Vacancies, Removal for Cause.
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§ 17-218.4
Powers.
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§ 17-218.5
Definitions.
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§ 17-218.6
Selection Procedures, Priorities, Income Eligibility, Price Standards, Restrictions, Reports.
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§ 17-218.7
Foreclosure Proceedings.
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§ 17-218.8
Program Fee Requirements.
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§ 17-218.9
Enforcement; Applicability.
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§ 17-219
ACCESSORY APARTMENTS.
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§ 17-219.1
Purpose.
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§ 17-219.2
Definition.
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§ 17-219.3
Additional Requirements.
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§ 17-219.4
Administration.
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§ 17-219.5
Application Requirements.
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§ 17-219.6
Fee Waivers.
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§ 17-220
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON.
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§ 17-220.1
Purpose.
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§ 17-220.2
Definitions.
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§ 17-220.3
Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison Position and Compensation; Powers and Duties.
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§ 17-221
ENFORCEMENT.
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§ 17-221.1
Purpose.
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§ 17-221.2
Noncompliance a Violation.
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§ 17-222
through § 17-225. (RESERVED)
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Article XIV
SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
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§ 17-226
INTENT.
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§ 17-227
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-228
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR COUNTY REGULATIONS.
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§ 17-229
ADOPTION OF STANDARDS AND DETAILS.
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§ 17-230
DRAINAGE SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AS TO ANY QUESTIONS.
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§ 17-231
MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION.
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§ 17-232
NONCOMPLIANCE A VIOLATION.
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§ 17-233
through § 17-240. (RESERVED)
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Article XV
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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§ 17-241
INTENDED PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES.
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§ 17-242
DEFINITIONS.
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§ 17-243
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
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§ 17-243.1
Establishment.
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§ 17-243.2
Responsibilities.
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§ 17-243.3
Membership; Appointment.
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§ 17-243.4
Terms.
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§ 17-243.5
Role of Alternates.
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§ 17-243.6
Liaison Person.
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§ 17-243.7
Officers.
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§ 17-243.8
Budget.
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§ 17-243.9
Finances.
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§ 17-243.10
Rules of Commission.
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§ 17-243.11
Removal.
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§ 17-243.12
Meetings; Quorum.
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§ 17-244
DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
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§ 17-244.1
Survey.
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§ 17-244.2
Criteria for Designation.
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§ 17-244.3
Procedures for Designation.
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§ 17-244.4
Historic Landmarks Designated.
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§ 17-244.5
Historic Districts Designated.
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§ 17-245
REFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS INVOLVING HISTORIC LANDMARKS OR HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
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§ 17-246
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.
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§ 17-246.1
When Required.
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§ 17-246.2
When Not Required.
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§ 17-246.3
Procedures.
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§ 17-246.4
Informational Meetings.
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§ 17-246.5
Application Review.
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§ 17-246.6
Minor Applications.
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§ 17-246.7
Emergency Procedures.
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§ 17-246.8
Requirement of Obtaining Certificates of Appropriateness for Government Actions.
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§ 17-247
STANDARDS AND CRITERIA.
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§ 17-248
DEMOLITIONS AND RELOCATIONS.
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§ 17-248.1
Criteria.
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§ 17-248.2
Procedure.
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§ 17-249
ENFORCEMENT.
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§ 17-250
VIOLATIONS: PENALTIES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
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§ 17-250.1
Violations.
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§ 17-250.2
Penalties Designated.
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§ 17-250.3
Injunctive Relief.
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§ 17-251
OTHER REQUIREMENTS UNAFFECTED.
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Article XVI
GROWTH SHARE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS
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§ 17-252
(RESERVED)
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§ 17-253
MANDATORY AFFORDABLE HOUSING SET-ASIDE IN FUTURE REZONINGS OR THE GRANT OF VARIANCES AUTHORIZING MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING.
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§ 17-254
(RESERVED)
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§ 17-255
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSTRUCTING AFFORDABLE UNITS.
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§ 17-256
PAYMENT IN LIEU PROVISIONS.
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Article XVII
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBLIGATIONS
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§ 17-257
MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-258
DEFINITIONS.
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§ 17-259
APPLICABILITY.
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§ 17-260
ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS.
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§ 17-261
PHASING SCHEDULE FOR INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
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§ 17-262
NEW CONSTRUCTION.
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§ 17-263
UTILITIES.
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§ 17-264
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS.
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§ 17-265
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS.
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§ 17-266
PRICE RESTRICTIONS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS, HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION FEES AND RESALE PRICES.
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§ 17-267
BUYER INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
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§ 17-268
LIMITATIONS ON INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY OWNERSHIP UNIT; SUBORDINATION.
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§ 17-269
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO OWNERSHIP UNITS.
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§ 17-270
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED RENTAL UNITS.
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§ 17-271
RENT RESTRICTIONS FOR RENTAL UNITS; LEASES.
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§ 17-272
TENANT INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
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§ 17-273
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON.
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§ 17-274
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT.
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§ 17-275
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS.
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§ 17-276
ENFORCEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS.
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§ 17-277
APPEALS.
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§ 17-278
REPEALER.
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§ 17-279
SEVERABILITY.
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§ 17-280
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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