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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

The Charter
Ch C Charter
The Code
Part I, Administrative Legislation
Ch 1 General Provisions
Ch 6 Elections
Ch 9 Ethics, Code of
Ch 12 Finances
Ch 18 Open Meetings
Ch 19 Personnel Policies
Ch 24 Town Emblems
Part II, General Legislation
Ch 36 Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 40 Animals
Ch 48 Building Construction
Ch 56 Coin-Operated Machines
Ch 58 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Ch 60 Critical Area Program
Ch 62 Development Impact Fees
Ch 65 Entertainment and Shows
Ch 69 Fees, Charges and Rates
Ch 72 Firearms and Fireworks
Ch 75 Fire Hydrants
Ch 78 Floodplain Management
Ch 80 Forest Conservation
Ch 82 Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Ch 89 Licensing
Ch 92 Livability Standards and Property Maintenance
Ch 97 Open-Air Markets
Ch 103 Peace and Good Order
Ch 107 Plumbing
Ch 112 (Reserved)
Ch 116 Refrigerators, Storage of
Ch 123 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Ch 125 (Reserved)
Ch 128 Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 131 Subdivision Regulations
Ch 134 (Reserved)
Ch 137 Taxation
Ch 141 Trailer Coaches and Trailer Coach Parks
Ch 146 Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 147 Vehicles, Abandoned
Ch 150 Water and Sewers
Ch 155 Zoning
Ch 155 Art I General Provisions
§ 155-1 Intent.
§ 155-2 Title; applicability.
§ 155-3 Purpose.
§ 155-4 Definitions.
§ 155-5 General organization of regulations.
§ 155-6 Establishment of districts.
§ 155-7 Zoning District Map.
§ 155-8 Interpretation of boundaries.
§ 155-9 General restrictions.
Ch 155 Art II R-SF Single-Family Residential District
§ 155-10 General provisions.
§ 155-11 Permitted uses.
§ 155-12 Special exception uses.
§ 155-13 Height, bulk and area requirements.
§ 155-14 Home occupations.
§ 155-15 (Reserved)
Ch 155 Art III R-MF Multiple-Family Residential District
§ 155-16 Permitted uses.
§ 155-17 Special exception uses.
§ 155-18 Height, bulk and area requirements.
§ 155-19 Additional criteria.
Ch 155 Art IV Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD-M)
§ 155-20 Purpose.
§ 155-21 Development principles.
§ 155-22 Open space criteria.
§ 155-23 General criteria.
§ 155-24 Application and review procedure.
Ch 155 Art V C-B Commercial Business District
§ 155-25 Permitted uses.
§ 155-26 Special exception uses.
§ 155-27 Height, bulk and area requirements.
§ 155-28 Standards for site planning and building design.
Ch 155 Art VI C-O Commercial Office District
§ 155-29 Permitted uses.
§ 155-30 Special exception uses.
§ 155-31 Height, bulk and area requirements.
Ch 155 Art VII C-H Highway Commercial District
§ 155-32 Permitted uses.
§ 155-33 Special exception uses.
§ 155-34 Height, bulk and area requirements.
Ch 155 Art VIIA PIRD Planned Infill and Redevelopment District
§ 155-34.1 Statement of intent.
§ 155-34.2 Applicability.
§ 155-34.3 Master development plan required.
§ 155-34.4 Elements of development plans.
§ 155-34.5 Permitted uses.
§ 155-34.6 Development standards.
Ch 155 Art VIII C-M Marine Commercial District
§ 155-35 Purpose.
§ 155-36 Permitted uses.
§ 155-37 Special exception uses.
§ 155-37.1 Height, bulk and area requirements.
§ 155-37.2 Site planning and design standards.
Ch 155 Art IX C-SC Commercial Shopping Center District
§ 155-38 Intent.
§ 155-39 Concept development plan.
§ 155-40 Site development plan.
§ 155-41 Permitted uses.
§ 155-42 Regulations.
Ch 155 Art X Institutional/Office District (I/O)
§ 155-43 Intent.
§ 155-44 Permitted uses.
§ 155-45 Special exception uses.
§ 155-46 Height, bulk and area requirements.
Ch 155 Art XA Recreation and Parks District (R-P)
§ 155-47 Intent and purpose; permitted uses.
Ch 155 Art XB Communications Towers and Small Wireless Facilities
§ 155-48 Purpose; requirements.
§ 155-48.1 Small wireless facilities.
Ch 155 Art XI Off-Street Parking
§ 155-49 General provisions.
§ 155-50 Design standards.
§ 155-51 Alternate off-premises parking.
§ 155-52 Marina parking.
§ 155-53 Shopping center parking requirements.
§ 155-54 Landscaping of parking facilities.
§ 155-55 Chart B: Required Parking Spaces.
Ch 155 Art XII Off-Street Loading
§ 155-56 General provisions.
§ 155-57 Design standards.
Ch 155 Art XIII Supplementary Height, Bulk Density and Area Requirements
§ 155-58 Height.
§ 155-59 Yards.
§ 155-59.1 Special provisions and density adjustments for steep slopes.
§ 155-60 Accessory buildings and structures.
§ 155-61 Site distance triangle to provide visibility at intersections.
Ch 155 Art XIV Nonconformities
§ 155-62 General provisions.
§ 155-63 Nonconforming lots of record.
§ 155-64 Nonconforming use of land.
§ 155-65 Nonconforming structures.
§ 155-66 Nonconforming use of structures.
§ 155-67 Repairs and maintenance.
§ 155-68 Effect on special exceptions.
§ 155-69 Registration.
Ch 155 Art XV Stormwater Management
§ 155-70 Purpose; and authority; applicability.
§ 155-71 Incorporation of standards by reference.
§ 155-72 Definitions.
§ 155-73 Applicability.
§ 155-74 Stormwater management criteria.
§ 155-75 Stormwater management plans.
§ 155-76 Permits.
§ 155-77 Performance bond.
§ 155-78 Inspections.
§ 155-79 Maintenance.
§ 155-80 Appeals.
§ 155-81 Severability.
§ 155-82 Penalties.
§ 155-83 Transition provisions.
§ 155-84 Effective date.
Ch 155 Art XV-A Public Dedication of Park and Recreation Land
§ 155-85 Recreation land dedication required.
Ch 155 Art XVI Signs
§ 155-86 Title; applicability.
§ 155-87 Purpose.
§ 155-88 Definitions.
§ 155-89 Exemptions.
§ 155-90 General provisions.
§ 155-91 Signs in residential districts.
§ 155-92 Signs in commercial districts.
§ 155-93 Sign regulations by sign type.
§ 155-94 Temporary signs.
§ 155-95 Nonconforming signs.
§ 155-96 Permits.
§ 155-97 through 155-99. (Reserved)
Ch 155 Art XVII Special Exceptions and Variances
§ 155-100 General provisions.
§ 155-101 Standards.
§ 155-102 Types of special use exceptions allowed.
§ 155-103 Special yard exceptions.
§ 155-104 Requests for special exceptions.
§ 155-105 Variances.
§ 155-106 Disapproval of application.
§ 155-107 Lapse of special exception or variance.
Ch 155 Art XVIII Permits, Plans and Fees
§ 155-108 Zoning permit required.
§ 155-109 Time limits for permits and approvals; extensions.
§ 155-110 Occupancy permits.
§ 155-111 Building permits.
§ 155-112 Plats.
§ 155-113 Purpose of site development plans and standards.
§ 155-114 Development or land use requiring site plan.
§ 155-115 Required information.
§ 155-116 Concept development plan.
§ 155-117 Procedure for preparation.
§ 155-118 Approval, extension or appeal.
§ 155-119 Revision and waiver.
§ 155-120 Building permit: compliance with the plan.
§ 155-121 Inspection and supervision during installation.
§ 155-122 "As built" site plan.
§ 155-123 Procedure for processing.
§ 155-124 General site development standards.
§ 155-125 Site access criteria.
§ 155-126 Approving authority.
§ 155-127 Filing fees.
Ch 155 Art XIX Planning and Zoning Commission
§ 155-128 Composition; appointment; term.
§ 155-129 Removal; filling unexpired terms of office.
§ 155-130 Officers; meetings; rules; records.
§ 155-131 Duties; responsibility; authority.
Ch 155 Art XX Board of Zoning Appeals
§ 155-132 General provisions; organization.
§ 155-133 Powers and duties.
§ 155-134 Appeals.
§ 155-135 Special exceptions and variances.
§ 155-136 Limits, guidelines and standards.
§ 155-137 Court review.
Ch 155 Art XXI Amendments
§ 155-138 General provisions.
§ 155-139 Meeting.
§ 155-140 Hearing.
§ 155-141 Denial of petition.
§ 155-142 Effect on annexed land.
Ch 155 Art XXII Administration and Enforcement
§ 155-143 Interpretation.
§ 155-144 Administration.
§ 155-145 Enforcement.
§ 155-146 Violations and penalties.
§ 155-147 Effect on other legislation.
§ 155-148 Private restrictions, covenants and community associations.
Appendix
Ch A165 Cable Television Franchise
Disposition List
Ch DL Disposition List

Public Documents

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Chapter 155 Zoning

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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Leonardtown 8-12-2002 by Ord. No. 107.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Building construction — See Ch. 48.

Comprehensive Land Use Plan — See Ch. 58.

Critical areas — See Ch. 60.

Development impact fees — See Ch. 62.

Fees, charges and rates — See Ch. 69.

Floodplain management — See Ch. 78.

Forest conservation — See Ch. 80.

Zoning approvals for licensing — See Ch. 89, Art. I.

Subdivision regulations — See Ch. 131.

Swimming pools — See Ch. 134.

Trailer coaches and trailer coach parks — See Ch. 141.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Chart A - Heights, Bulk and Area Requirements

Attachment 2 - Chart B - Bufferyard Standards

Attachment 3 - Downtown Area Map

Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 155, Zoning, adopted 6-11-1973, as amended.

Article I General Provisions

§ 155-1 Intent.

§ 155-2 Title; applicability.

§ 155-3 Purpose.

§ 155-4 Definitions.

§ 155-5 General organization of regulations.

§ 155-6 Establishment of districts.

§ 155-7 Zoning District Map.

§ 155-8 Interpretation of boundaries.

§ 155-9 General restrictions.

Article II R-SF Single-Family Residential District

§ 155-10 General provisions.

§ 155-11 Permitted uses.

§ 155-12 Special exception uses.

§ 155-13 Height, bulk and area requirements.

§ 155-14 Home occupations.

§ 155-15 (Reserved)

Article III R-MF Multiple-Family Residential District

§ 155-16 Permitted uses.

§ 155-17 Special exception uses.

§ 155-18 Height, bulk and area requirements.

§ 155-19 Additional criteria.

Article IV Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (PUD-M)

§ 155-20 Purpose.

§ 155-21 Development principles.

§ 155-22 Open space criteria.

§ 155-23 General criteria.

§ 155-24 Application and review procedure.

Article V C-B Commercial Business District

§ 155-25 Permitted uses.

§ 155-26 Special exception uses.

§ 155-27 Height, bulk and area requirements.

§ 155-28 Standards for site planning and building design.

Article VI C-O Commercial Office District

§ 155-29 Permitted uses.

§ 155-30 Special exception uses.

§ 155-31 Height, bulk and area requirements.

Article VII C-H Highway Commercial District

§ 155-32 Permitted uses.

§ 155-33 Special exception uses.

§ 155-34 Height, bulk and area requirements.

Article VIIA PIRD Planned Infill and Redevelopment District

§ 155-34.1 Statement of intent.

§ 155-34.2 Applicability.

§ 155-34.3 Master development plan required.

§ 155-34.4 Elements of development plans.

§ 155-34.5 Permitted uses.

§ 155-34.6 Development standards.

Article VIII C-M Marine Commercial District

§ 155-35 Purpose.

§ 155-36 Permitted uses.

§ 155-37 Special exception uses.

§ 155-37.1 Height, bulk and area requirements.

§ 155-37.2 Site planning and design standards.

Article IX C-SC Commercial Shopping Center District

§ 155-38 Intent.

§ 155-39 Concept development plan.

§ 155-40 Site development plan.

§ 155-41 Permitted uses.

§ 155-42 Regulations.

Article X Institutional/Office District (I/O)

§ 155-43 Intent.

§ 155-44 Permitted uses.

§ 155-45 Special exception uses.

§ 155-46 Height, bulk and area requirements.

Article XA Recreation and Parks District (R-P)

§ 155-47 Intent and purpose; permitted uses.

Article XB Communications Towers and Small Wireless Facilities

§ 155-48 Purpose; requirements.

§ 155-48.1 Small wireless facilities.

Article XI Off-Street Parking

§ 155-49 General provisions.

§ 155-50 Design standards.

§ 155-51 Alternate off-premises parking.

§ 155-52 Marina parking.

§ 155-53 Shopping center parking requirements.

§ 155-54 Landscaping of parking facilities.

§ 155-55 Chart B: Required Parking Spaces.

Article XII Off-Street Loading

§ 155-56 General provisions.

§ 155-57 Design standards.

Article XIII Supplementary Height, Bulk Density and Area Requirements

§ 155-58 Height.

§ 155-59 Yards.

§ 155-59.1 Special provisions and density adjustments for steep slopes.

§ 155-60 Accessory buildings and structures.

§ 155-61 Site distance triangle to provide visibility at intersections.

Article XIV Nonconformities

§ 155-62 General provisions.

§ 155-63 Nonconforming lots of record.

§ 155-64 Nonconforming use of land.

§ 155-65 Nonconforming structures.

§ 155-66 Nonconforming use of structures.

§ 155-67 Repairs and maintenance.

§ 155-68 Effect on special exceptions.

§ 155-69 Registration.

Article XV Stormwater Management

§ 155-70 Purpose; and authority; applicability.

§ 155-71 Incorporation of standards by reference.

§ 155-72 Definitions.

§ 155-73 Applicability.

§ 155-74 Stormwater management criteria.

§ 155-75 Stormwater management plans.

§ 155-76 Permits.

§ 155-77 Performance bond.

§ 155-78 Inspections.

§ 155-79 Maintenance.

§ 155-80 Appeals.

§ 155-81 Severability.

§ 155-82 Penalties.

§ 155-83 Transition provisions.

§ 155-84 Effective date.

Article XV-A Public Dedication of Park and Recreation Land

§ 155-85 Recreation land dedication required.

Article XVI Signs

§ 155-86 Title; applicability.

§ 155-87 Purpose.

§ 155-88 Definitions.

§ 155-89 Exemptions.

§ 155-90 General provisions.

§ 155-91 Signs in residential districts.

§ 155-92 Signs in commercial districts.

§ 155-93 Sign regulations by sign type.

§ 155-94 Temporary signs.

§ 155-95 Nonconforming signs.

§ 155-96 Permits.

§ 155-97 through 155-99. (Reserved)

Article XVII Special Exceptions and Variances

§ 155-100 General provisions.

§ 155-101 Standards.

§ 155-102 Types of special use exceptions allowed.

§ 155-103 Special yard exceptions.

§ 155-104 Requests for special exceptions.

§ 155-105 Variances.

§ 155-106 Disapproval of application.

§ 155-107 Lapse of special exception or variance.

Article XVIII Permits, Plans and Fees

§ 155-108 Zoning permit required.

§ 155-109 Time limits for permits and approvals; extensions.

§ 155-110 Occupancy permits.

§ 155-111 Building permits.

§ 155-112 Plats.

§ 155-113 Purpose of site development plans and standards.

§ 155-114 Development or land use requiring site plan.

§ 155-115 Required information.

§ 155-116 Concept development plan.

§ 155-117 Procedure for preparation.

§ 155-118 Approval, extension or appeal.

§ 155-119 Revision and waiver.

§ 155-120 Building permit: compliance with the plan.

§ 155-121 Inspection and supervision during installation.

§ 155-122 "As built" site plan.

§ 155-123 Procedure for processing.

§ 155-124 General site development standards.

§ 155-125 Site access criteria.

§ 155-126 Approving authority.

§ 155-127 Filing fees.

Article XIX Planning and Zoning Commission

§ 155-128 Composition; appointment; term.

§ 155-129 Removal; filling unexpired terms of office.

§ 155-130 Officers; meetings; rules; records.

§ 155-131 Duties; responsibility; authority.

Article XX Board of Zoning Appeals

§ 155-132 General provisions; organization.

§ 155-133 Powers and duties.

§ 155-134 Appeals.

§ 155-135 Special exceptions and variances.

§ 155-136 Limits, guidelines and standards.

§ 155-137 Court review.

Article XXI Amendments

§ 155-138 General provisions.

§ 155-139 Meeting.

§ 155-140 Hearing.

§ 155-141 Denial of petition.

§ 155-142 Effect on annexed land.

Article XXII Administration and Enforcement

§ 155-143 Interpretation.

§ 155-144 Administration.

§ 155-145 Enforcement.

§ 155-146 Violations and penalties.

§ 155-147 Effect on other legislation.

§ 155-148 Private restrictions, covenants and community associations.