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2023-09-12
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Code of Ordinances
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Exhibit 9B Zoning Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Code of Ordinances
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration and Personnel
Ch 3
Animal Control
Ch 4
Building Regulations
Ch 5
Business Regulations
Ch 6
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 7
Health and Sanitation
Ch 8
Offenses and Additional Provisions
Ch 9
Planning and Development Regulations
Ch 9A
Subdivision Ordinance
Ch 9B
Zoning Ordinance
Ch 9B Art 1
Enabling Ordinance
§ 1.00
[Enabling Ordinance.]
§ 1.01
Title.
Ch 9B Art 2
Zoning Districts and Map
§ 2.01
Zoning Districts.
§ 2.02
Official Zoning Map.
§ 2.03
District Boundaries Interpreted.
§ 2.04
Zoning of Vacated Lands.
§ 2.05
Annexed Lands.
§ 2.06
District Use Regulations.
§ 2.07
Uses Per Lot.
§ 2.08
Lot Area Allocation.
§ 2.09
Height Limit.
§ 2.10
Projections into Required Yards.
§ 2.11
Corner Clearance.
Ch 9B Art 3
Single Family Residential District
§ 3.01
Intent.
§ 3.02
Uses.
§ 3.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
§ 3.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 9B Art 4
Double Family Residential District
§ 4.01
Intent.
§ 4.02
Uses.
§ 4.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
§ 4.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 9B Art 5
Multifamily Residential District
§ 5.01
Intent.
§ 5.02
Uses.
§ 5.03
Lot Area and Width Regulations.
§ 5.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
§ 5.05
Refuse Facilities.
§ 5.06
Special Fire Protection Requirements.
§ 5.07
Screening - Adjacent Residential Use.
§ 5.08
Permitted Uses - Grouping.
§ 5.09
Parking Regulations.
§ 5.10
Screening Fence.
§ 5.11
Pedestrian Circulation.
§ 5.12
Usable Open Space Requirements; Landscaping.
§ 5.13
Swimming Pool Requirements.
§ 5.14
Stormwater Detention.
§ 5.15
Site Facilities.
§ 5.16
Landscape and Landscape Maintenance Requirements.
§ 5.17
Dwelling Size.
§ 5.18
Construction Requirements.
§ 5.19
Conflicts with other ordinances.
Ch 9B Art 6
Manufactured Home Park District
§ 6.01
General Purpose and Description.
§ 6.02
Uses.
§ 6.03
Height and Area Regulations.
§ 6.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
§ 6.05
Additional Restrictions Applicable to Manufactured Home Park District.
§ 6.06
Parking Requirements.
§ 6.07
Required Attachment.
§ 6.08
Refuse Facilities.
§ 6.09
Screening Fence.
§ 6.10
Special Fire Protection Requirements.
§ 6.11
Pedestrian Circulation.
§ 6.12
Usable Open Space Requirements.
§ 6.13
Swimming Pool Requirements.
§ 6.14
Stormwater Detention.
§ 6.15
Site Facilities.
§ 6.16
Landscape and Landscape Maintenance Requirements.
§ 6.17
Build-to-Rent.
Ch 9B Art 7
Commercial Districts
§ 7.01
Intent.
§ 7.02
Uses.
§ 7.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
§ 7.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 9B Art 8
Manufacturing/Industrial District
§ 8.01
Intent.
§ 8.02
Uses.
§ 8.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
§ 8.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 9B Art 9
Planned Development District
§ 9.01
General Purpose and Description.
§ 9.02
Permitted Uses.
§ 9.03
Development Standards.
§ 9.04
Conceptual and Development Plan.
§ 9.05
Procedure for Establishment.
§ 9.06
Written Report May be Required.
§ 9.07
Planned Developments to be Recorded.
Ch 9B Art 10
Site Development Provisions
§ 10.01
Intent.
§ 10.02
Screening Walls.
§ 10.03
Lighting Regulations.
§ 10.04
Waste Receptacles.
§ 10.05
Mechanical Equipment.
§ 10.06
Recreational Ponds.
Ch 9B Art 11
Parking Provisions
§ 11.01
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 11.02
Off-Street Parking Facility Design.
§ 11.03
Off-Street Loading Requirements.
§ 11.04
Driveway Access Management.
§ 11.05
Non-motorized Pathways.
Ch 9B Art 12
Signs Regulations
§ 12.01
Intent.
§ 12.02
Scope of Requirements.
§ 12.03
Signs Not Requiring Permit.
§ 12.04
Signs Requiring a Permit.
§ 12.05
Prohibited Signs.
§ 12.06
General Provisions for Permitted Signs.
§ 12.07
Sign Permits.
§ 12.08
Application Procedure.
§ 12.09
Sign Inspection and Maintenance.
§ 12.10
Fees.
Ch 9B Art 13
Accessory Structures and Uses
§ 13.01
Accessory Structures.
§ 13.02
Residential Accessory Buildings.
§ 13.03
Porches, Decks, and Patios.
§ 13.04
Pools and Hot Tubs.
§ 13.05
Fences and Walls.
§ 13.06
Recreational Vehicles and Equipment.
§ 13.07
Parking of Semi-Trucks, Shipping Containers and Construction Equipment.
§ 13.08
Entranceways.
§ 13.09
Nonresidential Accessory Buildings.
§ 13.10
Tents/Canopies.
Ch 9B Art 14
Use Regulations
§ 14.01
Residential.
§ 14.02
Retail Trade.
§ 14.03
Services.
§ 14.04
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Service.
§ 14.05
Accommodation and Food Services.
§ 14.06
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
§ 14.07
Health Care and Social Assistance.
§ 14.08
Entertainment and Recreation.
§ 14.09
Civic, Religious, Social Assistance Organizations.
§ 14.10
Warehousing.
§ 14.11
Utilities.
§ 14.12
Construction.
§ 14.13
Waste Processing and Disposal.
§ 14.14
Mining.
§ 14.15
Tire Sales/Storage.
§ 14.16
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
§ 14.17
Alcohol in City Parks.
Ch 9B Art 15
Planned Unit Development
§ 15.01
Intent.
§ 15.02
Qualifying Conditions.
§ 15.03
Permitted Uses.
§ 15.04
Requirements.
§ 15.05
Open Space.
§ 15.06
Application and Review Procedure for Preliminary and Final PUD.
§ 15.07
Preliminary PUD Site Plan Submittal Requirements.
§ 15.08
PUD Site Plan Standards for Approval.
§ 15.09
Final PUD Site Plan Submittal Requirements.
§ 15.10
Final PUD Site Plan Standards for Approval.
§ 15.11
Deviations from Approved Final PUD Site Plan.
Ch 9B Art 16
Permitting
§ 16.01
General Requirements.
§ 16.02
Permit Materials.
§ 16.03
Site/Sketch Plan Requirements.
§ 16.04
Permit Review.
§ 16.05
Occupancy Certificate.
§ 16.06
Records.
§ 16.07
Performance Guarantees.
Ch 9B Art 17
Nonconforming
§ 17.01
Nonconforming Uses.
§ 17.02
Nonconforming Structures and Buildings.
§ 17.03
Nonconforming Lots.
§ 17.04
Nonconforming Sites.
§ 17.05
Nonconformity Resulting In Right-Of-Way Acquisition.
Ch 9B Art 18
Definitions
§ 18.01
Constructions of Language.
§ 18.02
Definitions “A”.
§ 18.03
Definitions “B”.
§ 18.04
Definitions “C”.
§ 18.05
Definitions “D”.
§ 18.06
Definitions “E”.
§ 18.07
Definitions “F”.
§ 18.08
Definitions “G”.
§ 18.09
Definitions “H”.
§ 18.10
Definitions “I”.
§ 18.11
Definitions “J”.
§ 18.12
Definitions “K”.
§ 18.13
Definitions “L”.
§ 18.14
Definitions “M”.
§ 18.15
Definitions “N”.
§ 18.16
Definitions “O”.
§ 18.17
Definitions “P”.
§ 18.18
Reserved for Future Use “Q”.
§ 18.19
Definitions “R”.
§ 18.20
Definitions “S”.
§ 18.21
Definitions “T”.
§ 18.22
Definitions “U”.
§ 18.23
Definitions “V”.
§ 18.24
Definitions “W”.
§ 18.25
Reserved for Future Use “X”.
§ 18.26
Definitions “Y”.
§ 18.27
Definitions “Z”.
Ch 9B Art 19
Planning and Zoning Commission
§ 19.01
Organization and Appointment.
§ 19.02
Duties and Authority.
Ch 9B Art 20
Changes and Adjustments to all Zoning Ordinances and Districts and Administrative Procedures
§ 20.01
Declaration of Policy.
§ 20.02
Authority to Amend Ordinance.
§ 20.03
Public Hearing and Notice.
§ 20.04
Action of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
§ 20.05
Action of the City Council.
§ 20.06
Effect of Denial of Petition.
§ 20.07
Final Approval and Ordinance Adoption.
§ 20.08
Changes in Zoning Regulations.
Ch 9B Art 21
Board of Adjustment; Variances and Appeals
§ 21.01
Creation.
§ 21.02
Members; Terms of Office.
§ 21.03
Meetings.
§ 21.04
Authority of the Board.
§ 21.05
Limitations on Authority of Board.
§ 21.06
Variances.
§ 21.07
Appeals to the Board of Adjustment.
§ 21.08
Procedures.
§ 21.09
Finality of Decisions; Judicial Review.
Ch 10
Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways and Places
Ch 11
Traffic and Vehicles
Ch 12
Utilities
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Exhibit 9B
Zoning Ordinance
ORDINANCE 99-0928-A
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Amending 03102020, 07142020, 02092021, 06092021, and 10122021
ARTICLE 1
Enabling Ordinance
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§ 1.00
[Enabling Ordinance.]
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§ 1.01
Title.
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ARTICLE 2
Zoning Districts and Map
note
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§ 2.01
Zoning Districts.
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§ 2.02
Official Zoning Map.
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§ 2.03
District Boundaries Interpreted.
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§ 2.04
Zoning of Vacated Lands.
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§ 2.05
Annexed Lands.
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§ 2.06
District Use Regulations.
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§ 2.07
Uses Per Lot.
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§ 2.08
Lot Area Allocation.
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§ 2.09
Height Limit.
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§ 2.10
Projections into Required Yards.
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§ 2.11
Corner Clearance.
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ARTICLE 3
Single Family Residential District
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§ 3.01
Intent.
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§ 3.02
Uses.
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§ 3.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
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§ 3.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
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ARTICLE 4
Double Family Residential District
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§ 4.01
Intent.
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§ 4.02
Uses.
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§ 4.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
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§ 4.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
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ARTICLE 5
Multifamily Residential District
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§ 5.01
Intent.
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§ 5.02
Uses.
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§ 5.03
Lot Area and Width Regulations.
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§ 5.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 5.05
Refuse Facilities.
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§ 5.06
Special Fire Protection Requirements.
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§ 5.07
Screening - Adjacent Residential Use.
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§ 5.08
Permitted Uses - Grouping.
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§ 5.09
Parking Regulations.
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§ 5.10
Screening Fence.
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§ 5.11
Pedestrian Circulation.
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§ 5.12
Usable Open Space Requirements; Landscaping.
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§ 5.13
Swimming Pool Requirements.
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§ 5.14
Stormwater Detention.
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§ 5.15
Site Facilities.
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§ 5.16
Landscape and Landscape Maintenance Requirements.
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§ 5.17
Dwelling Size.
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§ 5.18
Construction Requirements.
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§ 5.19
Conflicts with other ordinances.
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ARTICLE 6
Manufactured Home Park District
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§ 6.01
General Purpose and Description.
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§ 6.02
Uses.
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§ 6.03
Height and Area Regulations.
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§ 6.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 6.05
Additional Restrictions Applicable to Manufactured Home Park District.
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§ 6.06
Parking Requirements.
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§ 6.07
Required Attachment.
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§ 6.08
Refuse Facilities.
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§ 6.09
Screening Fence.
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§ 6.10
Special Fire Protection Requirements.
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§ 6.11
Pedestrian Circulation.
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§ 6.12
Usable Open Space Requirements.
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§ 6.13
Swimming Pool Requirements.
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§ 6.14
Stormwater Detention.
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§ 6.15
Site Facilities.
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§ 6.16
Landscape and Landscape Maintenance Requirements.
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§ 6.17
Build-to-Rent.
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ARTICLE 7
Commercial Districts
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§ 7.01
Intent.
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§ 7.02
Uses.
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§ 7.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
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§ 7.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
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ARTICLE 8
Manufacturing/Industrial District
note
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§ 8.01
Intent.
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§ 8.02
Uses.
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§ 8.03
Lot Area and Width Requirements.
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§ 8.04
Building Dimensional Requirements.
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ARTICLE 9
Planned Development District
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§ 9.01
General Purpose and Description.
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§ 9.02
Permitted Uses.
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§ 9.03
Development Standards.
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§ 9.04
Conceptual and Development Plan.
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§ 9.05
Procedure for Establishment.
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§ 9.06
Written Report May be Required.
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§ 9.07
Planned Developments to be Recorded.
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ARTICLE 10
Site Development Provisions
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§ 10.01
Intent.
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§ 10.02
Screening Walls.
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§ 10.03
Lighting Regulations.
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§ 10.04
Waste Receptacles.
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§ 10.05
Mechanical Equipment.
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§ 10.06
Recreational Ponds.
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ARTICLE 11
Parking Provisions
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§ 11.01
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
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§ 11.02
Off-Street Parking Facility Design.
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§ 11.03
Off-Street Loading Requirements.
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§ 11.04
Driveway Access Management.
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§ 11.05
Non-motorized Pathways.
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ARTICLE 12
Signs Regulations
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§ 12.01
Intent.
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§ 12.02
Scope of Requirements.
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§ 12.03
Signs Not Requiring Permit.
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§ 12.04
Signs Requiring a Permit.
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§ 12.05
Prohibited Signs.
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§ 12.06
General Provisions for Permitted Signs.
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§ 12.07
Sign Permits.
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§ 12.08
Application Procedure.
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§ 12.09
Sign Inspection and Maintenance.
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§ 12.10
Fees.
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ARTICLE 13
Accessory Structures and Uses
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§ 13.01
Accessory Structures.
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§ 13.02
Residential Accessory Buildings.
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§ 13.03
Porches, Decks, and Patios.
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§ 13.04
Pools and Hot Tubs.
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§ 13.05
Fences and Walls.
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§ 13.06
Recreational Vehicles and Equipment.
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§ 13.07
Parking of Semi-Trucks, Shipping Containers and Construction Equipment.
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§ 13.08
Entranceways.
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§ 13.09
Nonresidential Accessory Buildings.
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§ 13.10
Tents/Canopies.
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ARTICLE 14
Use Regulations
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§ 14.01
Residential.
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§ 14.02
Retail Trade.
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§ 14.03
Services.
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§ 14.04
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Service.
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§ 14.05
Accommodation and Food Services.
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§ 14.06
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
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§ 14.07
Health Care and Social Assistance.
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§ 14.08
Entertainment and Recreation.
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§ 14.09
Civic, Religious, Social Assistance Organizations.
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§ 14.10
Warehousing.
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§ 14.11
Utilities.
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§ 14.12
Construction.
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§ 14.13
Waste Processing and Disposal.
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§ 14.14
Mining.
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§ 14.15
Tire Sales/Storage.
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§ 14.16
Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
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§ 14.17
Alcohol in City Parks.
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ARTICLE 15
Planned Unit Development
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§ 15.01
Intent.
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§ 15.02
Qualifying Conditions.
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§ 15.03
Permitted Uses.
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§ 15.04
Requirements.
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§ 15.05
Open Space.
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§ 15.06
Application and Review Procedure for Preliminary and Final PUD.
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§ 15.07
Preliminary PUD Site Plan Submittal Requirements.
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§ 15.08
PUD Site Plan Standards for Approval.
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§ 15.09
Final PUD Site Plan Submittal Requirements.
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§ 15.10
Final PUD Site Plan Standards for Approval.
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§ 15.11
Deviations from Approved Final PUD Site Plan.
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ARTICLE 16
Permitting
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§ 16.01
General Requirements.
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§ 16.02
Permit Materials.
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§ 16.03
Site/Sketch Plan Requirements.
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§ 16.04
Permit Review.
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§ 16.05
Occupancy Certificate.
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§ 16.06
Records.
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§ 16.07
Performance Guarantees.
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ARTICLE 17
Nonconforming
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§ 17.01
Nonconforming Uses.
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§ 17.02
Nonconforming Structures and Buildings.
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§ 17.03
Nonconforming Lots.
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§ 17.04
Nonconforming Sites.
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§ 17.05
Nonconformity Resulting In Right-Of-Way Acquisition.
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ARTICLE 18
Definitions
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§ 18.01
Constructions of Language.
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§ 18.02
Definitions “A”.
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§ 18.03
Definitions “B”.
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§ 18.04
Definitions “C”.
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§ 18.05
Definitions “D”.
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§ 18.06
Definitions “E”.
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§ 18.07
Definitions “F”.
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§ 18.08
Definitions “G”.
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§ 18.09
Definitions “H”.
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§ 18.10
Definitions “I”.
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§ 18.11
Definitions “J”.
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§ 18.12
Definitions “K”.
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§ 18.13
Definitions “L”.
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§ 18.14
Definitions “M”.
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§ 18.15
Definitions “N”.
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§ 18.16
Definitions “O”.
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§ 18.17
Definitions “P”.
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§ 18.18
Reserved for Future Use “Q”.
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§ 18.19
Definitions “R”.
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§ 18.20
Definitions “S”.
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§ 18.21
Definitions “T”.
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§ 18.22
Definitions “U”.
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§ 18.23
Definitions “V”.
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§ 18.24
Definitions “W”.
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§ 18.25
Reserved for Future Use “X”.
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§ 18.26
Definitions “Y”.
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§ 18.27
Definitions “Z”.
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ARTICLE 19
Planning and Zoning Commission
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§ 19.01
Organization and Appointment.
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§ 19.02
Duties and Authority.
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ARTICLE 20
Changes and Adjustments to all Zoning Ordinances and Districts and Administrative Procedures
chevron_right
§ 20.01
Declaration of Policy.
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§ 20.02
Authority to Amend Ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 20.03
Public Hearing and Notice.
chevron_right
§ 20.04
Action of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 20.05
Action of the City Council.
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§ 20.06
Effect of Denial of Petition.
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§ 20.07
Final Approval and Ordinance Adoption.
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§ 20.08
Changes in Zoning Regulations.
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ARTICLE 21
Board of Adjustment; Variances and Appeals
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§ 21.01
Creation.
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§ 21.02
Members; Terms of Office.
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§ 21.03
Meetings.
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§ 21.04
Authority of the Board.
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§ 21.05
Limitations on Authority of Board.
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§ 21.06
Variances.
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§ 21.07
Appeals to the Board of Adjustment.
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§ 21.08
Procedures.
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§ 21.09
Finality of Decisions; Judicial Review.
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