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Chapter 27 Zoning
The Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
(Reserved)
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplain Management
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
(Reserved)
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
§ 27-101
Short Title.
§ 27-102
Purpose.
§ 27-103
Interpretation.
§ 27-104
Applicability.
Ch 27 Pt 2
TERMINOLOGY
§ 27-201
Definitions; Word Usage.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
§ 27-301
Types of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
§ 27-303
District Boundaries; Rules for Interpretation.
§ 27-304
Applicability of District Regulations.
§ 27-305
Degree of Restrictiveness.
Ch 27 Pt 4
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-401
S-1 Conservation District.
§ 27-402
A-1 Agricultural District.
§ 27-403
R-1 Residential District.
§ 27-404
C-1 Highway Commercial.
§ 27-405
C-2 Highway Interchange Commercial.
§ 27-406
I-1 General Industrial and Mining District.
§ 27-407
Table No. 1, Land Use Classifications.
§ 27-408
Zoning Districts Building Regulations, Schedule I, Schedule I-C, Schedule I-R, and Schedule I-CD.
Ch 27 Pt 5
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-501
Intent.
§ 27-502
Applicability.
§ 27-503
(Reserved)
§ 27-504
Access to Structures.
§ 27-505
Erection of More Than One Principal Structure on Lot.
§ 27-506
Animals in Residential Zones.
§ 27-507
Accessory Uses (Residential) and Projections.
§ 27-508
Uses Accessory to Commercial and Industrial Uses.
§ 27-509
Highway Frontage Development in Commercial and Industrial Districts.
§ 27-510
Landscaping, General Requirements.
§ 27-511
Environmental Performance Standards.
§ 27-512
Signs.
§ 27-513
Loading Areas.
§ 27-514
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-515
Private Residential Driveways.
§ 27-516
Truck and Trailer Parking in Residential Districts.
§ 27-516.1
Storage of Vehicles.
§ 27-517
Parking, Storage or Use of Major Recreational Equipment.
§ 27-518
Nonconforming Buildings or Uses.
§ 27-519
Nonconforming Lots.
§ 27-520
Public Utility Corporation.
§ 27-521
Obstructions.
§ 27-522
Steep Slope Development.
§ 27-523
Floodplain Controls.
§ 27-524
Home Occupation Regulations.
§ 27-525
Fences.
§ 27-526
Corner Lot Restrictions.
§ 27-527
Conversion of Single-Family Detached Dwellings.
§ 27-528
Community or Club Swimming Pools.
§ 27-529
Planned Residential Development Regulations.
§ 27-530
ECHO Housing.
§ 27-531
Mixed-Use Structures.
§ 27-532
Truck/Trailer Parking in Commercial and Manufacturing Zones.
§ 27-533
Mobile Home Parks.
§ 27-534
Motor Vehicle Service Stations.
§ 27-535
Car Washing Facility.
§ 27-536
Repair Garage Facility.
§ 27-537
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities.
§ 27-538
Junkyards and Similar Storage Areas, Including Automobile Wrecking.
§ 27-539
Self-Storage Facilities.
§ 27-540
Outdoor Recreation Area.
§ 27-541
Club, Fraternal Organization or Lodge.
§ 27-542
(Reserved)
§ 27-543
(Reserved)
§ 27-544
Apartments and Townhouses.
§ 27-545
Mining.
§ 27-546
Quarry and Surface Mining.
§ 27-547
Communication Towers.
§ 27-548
Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Control.
§ 27-549
Mobile Food Vending.
Ch 27 Pt 6
ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-601
Interpretation and Applicability.
§ 27-602
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-603
Building Permits.
§ 27-604
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
§ 27-605
Sign Permits.
§ 27-606
Stop Order.
Ch 27 Pt 7
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-701
Creation and Membership.
§ 27-702
Organization.
§ 27-703
Expenditures.
§ 27-704
Hearings.
§ 27-705
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-706
Zoning Hearing Board Functions.
§ 27-707
Parties Appellant Before Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-708
Time Limitations.
§ 27-709
Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-710
Validity; Substantive Questions.
§ 27-711
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion.
Ch 27 Pt 8
ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-801
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-802
Causes of Action.
§ 27-803
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-804
Enforcement Remedies.
Ch 27 Pt 9
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-901
Powers.
§ 27-902
Definitions.
§ 27-903
Initiation of Amendments.
§ 27-904
Enactment of Amendments.
§ 27-905
Curative Amendments.
§ 27-906
Publication, Advertisement and Availability of Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 10
APPEALS TO COURT
§ 27-1001
Land Use Appeals.
§ 27-1002
Jurisdiction and Venue of Appeal; Time for Appeal.
§ 27-1003
Appeals to Court; Commencement; Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-1004
Intervention.
§ 27-1005
Hearing and Argument of Land Use Appeal.
§ 27-1006
Judicial Relief.
Ch 27 Pt 11
INTERPRETATION AND VALIDITY
§ 27-1101
Interpretation.
§ 27-1102
Exemptions.
§ 27-1103
Severability.
§ 27-1104
Repealer.
§ 27-1105
When Effective.
Ch 27 Pt 12
WIND TURBINE GENERATORS
§ 27-1201
Findings.
§ 27-1202
Establishment.
§ 27-1203
Definitions.
§ 27-1204
Permits Required.
§ 27-1205
Permit Fee.
§ 27-1206
Duration of Permit.
§ 27-1207
Notice of Application.
§ 27-1208
Review of Applications.
§ 27-1209
Issuance of Permits.
§ 27-1210
Criteria and Regulations for Granting of Permit.
§ 27-1211
Continued Compliance.
§ 27-1212
No Further Land Development.
§ 27-1213
No Further Subdivision.
§ 27-1214
Violations and Penalties.
§ 27-1215
Appeals.
§ 27-1216
Appeal Fee.
§ 27-1217
Savings Clause.
§ 27-1218
Repealer.
§ 27-1219
Severability.
§ 27-1220
When Effective.
§ 27-1221
Adoption.
Ch 27 Pt 13
AIRPORT HAZARD ZONING
§ 27-1301
Short Title, Purpose, Legal Basis and Location.
§ 27-1302
Declaration of Policy.
§ 27-1303
General Definitions.
§ 27-1304
Airport Surface Zones.
§ 27-1305
Airport Surface Zone Height Limitations.
§ 27-1306
Airport Zoning Requirements.
§ 27-1307
Permits and Variances.
§ 27-1308
Enforcement; Notice.
§ 27-1309
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1310
Joint Airport Zoning Board.
§ 27-1311
Appeals.
§ 27-1312
Acquisition of Air Rights.
§ 27-1313
Construal of Provisions.
§ 27-1314
Judicial Review.
§ 27-1315
Severability.
§ 27-1316
Interpretation of Language and Captions.
§ 27-1317
Violations and Penalties.
§ 27-1318
Adoption and Amendment.
Ch 27 Pt 14
SOLAR PANELS
§ 27-1401
Definitions.
§ 27-1402
Accessory Use.
§ 27-1403
Application for Zoning Permit.
§ 27-1404
Review of Application.
§ 27-1405
Criteria for Use of Solar Energy Equipment.
Ch 27 Pt 15
RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINES
§ 27-1501
Findings; Intent.
§ 27-1502
Definitions.
§ 27-1503
Regulations.
§ 27-1504
Information to Be Submitted.
§ 27-1505
Notice to Neighbors.
§ 27-1506
Approved Wind Turbines.
§ 27-1507
Compliance With Uniform Building Code.
§ 27-1508
Compliance With Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 16
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION
§ 27-1601
Purpose.
§ 27-1602
Definitions.
§ 27-1603
Zoning Classifications.
§ 27-1604
Applicability.
§ 27-1605
Permit Requirement.
§ 27-1606
Preapplication Conferences.
§ 27-1607
Permit Application.
§ 27-1608
Design and Installation.
§ 27-1609
Severability.
§ 27-1610
Violations and Penalties.
§ 27-1611
When Effective.
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table No. 1, Land Use Classifications
Attachment 2 - Schedule I, Building Regulations
Attachment 3 - Table of Zoning Map Amendments
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
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§ 27-101
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Applicability.
chevron_right
Part 2
TERMINOLOGY
chevron_right
§ 27-201
Definitions; Word Usage.
chevron_right
Part 3
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Types of Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
District Boundaries; Rules for Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
Applicability of District Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-305
Degree of Restrictiveness.
chevron_right
Part 4
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-401
S-1 Conservation District.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
A-1 Agricultural District.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
R-1 Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
C-1 Highway Commercial.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
C-2 Highway Interchange Commercial.
chevron_right
§ 27-406
I-1 General Industrial and Mining District.
chevron_right
§ 27-407
Table No. 1, Land Use Classifications.
chevron_right
§ 27-408
Zoning Districts Building Regulations, Schedule I, Schedule I-C, Schedule I-R, and Schedule I-CD.
chevron_right
Part 5
GENERAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Access to Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
Erection of More Than One Principal Structure on Lot.
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Animals in Residential Zones.
chevron_right
§ 27-507
Accessory Uses (Residential) and Projections.
chevron_right
§ 27-508
Uses Accessory to Commercial and Industrial Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-509
Highway Frontage Development in Commercial and Industrial Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-510
Landscaping, General Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-511
Environmental Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-512
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-513
Loading Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-514
Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-515
Private Residential Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 27-516
Truck and Trailer Parking in Residential Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-516.1
Storage of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 27-517
Parking, Storage or Use of Major Recreational Equipment.
chevron_right
§ 27-518
Nonconforming Buildings or Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-519
Nonconforming Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-520
Public Utility Corporation.
chevron_right
§ 27-521
Obstructions.
chevron_right
§ 27-522
Steep Slope Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-523
Floodplain Controls.
chevron_right
§ 27-524
Home Occupation Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-525
Fences.
chevron_right
§ 27-526
Corner Lot Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-527
Conversion of Single-Family Detached Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-528
Community or Club Swimming Pools.
chevron_right
§ 27-529
Planned Residential Development Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-530
ECHO Housing.
chevron_right
§ 27-531
Mixed-Use Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-532
Truck/Trailer Parking in Commercial and Manufacturing Zones.
chevron_right
§ 27-533
Mobile Home Parks.
chevron_right
§ 27-534
Motor Vehicle Service Stations.
chevron_right
§ 27-535
Car Washing Facility.
chevron_right
§ 27-536
Repair Garage Facility.
chevron_right
§ 27-537
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-538
Junkyards and Similar Storage Areas, Including Automobile Wrecking.
chevron_right
§ 27-539
Self-Storage Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-540
Outdoor Recreation Area.
chevron_right
§ 27-541
Club, Fraternal Organization or Lodge.
chevron_right
§ 27-542
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-543
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-544
Apartments and Townhouses.
chevron_right
§ 27-545
Mining.
chevron_right
§ 27-546
Quarry and Surface Mining.
chevron_right
§ 27-547
Communication Towers.
chevron_right
§ 27-548
Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Control.
chevron_right
§ 27-549
Mobile Food Vending.
chevron_right
Part 6
ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Interpretation and Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Building Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Sign Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Stop Order.
chevron_right
Part 7
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Creation and Membership.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Organization.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Expenditures.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Zoning Hearing Board Functions.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Parties Appellant Before Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-708
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-709
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 27-710
Validity; Substantive Questions.
chevron_right
§ 27-711
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion.
chevron_right
Part 8
ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Causes of Action.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Enforcement Remedies.
chevron_right
Part 9
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Powers.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Initiation of Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Enactment of Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Publication, Advertisement and Availability of Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 10
APPEALS TO COURT
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Land Use Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Jurisdiction and Venue of Appeal; Time for Appeal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Appeals to Court; Commencement; Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Intervention.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Hearing and Argument of Land Use Appeal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Judicial Relief.
chevron_right
Part 11
INTERPRETATION AND VALIDITY
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
When Effective.
chevron_right
Part 12
WIND TURBINE GENERATORS
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Findings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Establishment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Permits Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Permit Fee.
chevron_right
§ 27-1206
Duration of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1207
Notice of Application.
chevron_right
§ 27-1208
Review of Applications.
chevron_right
§ 27-1209
Issuance of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1210
Criteria and Regulations for Granting of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1211
Continued Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 27-1212
No Further Land Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-1213
No Further Subdivision.
chevron_right
§ 27-1214
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1215
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-1216
Appeal Fee.
chevron_right
§ 27-1217
Savings Clause.
chevron_right
§ 27-1218
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1219
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1220
When Effective.
chevron_right
§ 27-1221
Adoption.
chevron_right
Part 13
AIRPORT HAZARD ZONING
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Short Title, Purpose, Legal Basis and Location.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Declaration of Policy.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
General Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Airport Surface Zones.
chevron_right
§ 27-1305
Airport Surface Zone Height Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1306
Airport Zoning Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1307
Permits and Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-1308
Enforcement; Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-1309
Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1310
Joint Airport Zoning Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1311
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-1312
Acquisition of Air Rights.
chevron_right
§ 27-1313
Construal of Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1314
Judicial Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-1315
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1316
Interpretation of Language and Captions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1317
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1318
Adoption and Amendment.
chevron_right
Part 14
SOLAR PANELS
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Accessory Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Application for Zoning Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Review of Application.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Criteria for Use of Solar Energy Equipment.
chevron_right
Part 15
RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINES
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Findings; Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Information to Be Submitted.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Notice to Neighbors.
chevron_right
§ 27-1506
Approved Wind Turbines.
chevron_right
§ 27-1507
Compliance With Uniform Building Code.
chevron_right
§ 27-1508
Compliance With Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 16
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION
chevron_right
§ 27-1601
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1603
Zoning Classifications.
chevron_right
§ 27-1604
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1605
Permit Requirement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1606
Preapplication Conferences.
chevron_right
§ 27-1607
Permit Application.
chevron_right
§ 27-1608
Design and Installation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1609
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1610
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1611
When Effective.
chevron_right