CHAPTER 3
Zoning Regulations
Article A
Authority and Enactment
§ 9-3-1   Purpose.
§ 9-3-2   Authority and enactment clause.
§ 9-3-3   Short title.
§ 9-3-4   Jurisdiction.
§ 9-3-5   Official zoning map.
§ 9-3-6   Identification of official zoning map.
§ 9-3-7   Definition of terms used in this chapter.
§ 9-3-8   Interpretation of certain terms and words.
§ 9-3-9   Definitions.
§§ 9-3-10 through 9-3-20 reserved.
Article B
General Provisions
§ 9-3-21   Application.
§ 9-3-22   Nonconforming uses.
§ 9-3-23   Continuing nonconforming uses of land.
§ 9-3-24   Continuing the use of nonconforming buildings.
§ 9-3-25   Interpretation of district regulations.
§ 9-3-26   Zoning of annexed areas.
§ 9-3-27   Standards for residential garages and parking in residential districts.
§ 9-3-28   Lot of record.
§ 9-3-29   Front yard setbacks for dwellings.
§ 9-3-30   Height limitations.
§ 9-3-31   Visibility at intersections.
§ 9-3-32   Corner lots.
§ 9-3-33   Location of accessory buildings.
§ 9-3-34   Provisions for landlocked lots.
§ 9-3-35   Vested rights.
§ 9-3-36   Permitted accessory uses in all districts.
§ 9-3-37   Location of driveways.
§ 9-3-38   Sidewalks.
§ 9-3-39   Transportation impact study.
§ 9-3-40 reserved.
Article C
Establishment of Districts
§ 9-3-41   Use districts.
§ 9-3-42   District boundaries.
§ 9-3-43   Rules governing boundaries.
§§ 9-3-44 through 9-3-50 reserved.
Article D
Use Requirements by District
§ 9-3-51   Neighborhood Residential District (R-1).
§ 9-3-52   Residential Agricultural District (R-2).
§ 9-3-53   Central Business District (B-1).
§ 9-3-54   Community Business District (B-2).
§ 9-3-55   Highway Business District (B-3).
§ 9-3-56   Light Manufacturing District (M-1).
§ 9-3-57   Manufactured Home Overlay District (MH).
§ 9-3-58   High Rise Sign Overlay District (HRS).
§ 9-3-59   Heavy Manufacturing District (M-2)
§ 9-3-60 reserved.
Article E
Lot and Building Types
§ 9-3-61   Lots and buildings.
§ 9-3-62   Lot type/urban workplace.
§ 9-3-63   Building type/urban workplace.
§ 9-3-64   Lot type/shopfront building.
§ 9-3-65   Building type/shopfront building.
§ 9-3-66   Lot type/highway business.
§ 9-3-67   Building type/highway business.
§ 9-3-68   Lot type/apartment building.
§ 9-3-69   Building type/apartment building.
§ 9-3-70   Lot type/detached house.
§ 9-3-71   Building type/detached house.
§ 9-3-72   Lot type/attached house.
§ 9-3-73   Building type/attached house.
§ 9-3-74   Lot type/civic building.
§ 9-3-75   Building type/civic building.
§ 9-3-76   Lot type/industrial.
§ 9-3-77   Building type/industrial.
§§ 9-3-78 through 9-3-80 reserved.
Article F
Conditions for Certain Uses
§ 9-3-81   Accessory dwelling.
§ 9-3-82   Adult business.
§ 9-3-83   Reserved.
§ 9-3-84   Airports.
§ 9-3-85   Amusement facilities (outdoor).
§ 9-3-86   Car wash.
§ 9-3-87   Cemeteries.
§ 9-3-88   Churches.
§ 9-3-89   Commercial kennel.
§ 9-3-90   Day care centers and small day care homes.
§ 9-3-91   Drive-through windows as an accessory use.
§ 9-3-92   Duplex on corner lot.
§ 9-3-93   Essential Services 1 and 2.
§ 9-3-94   Essential Services 3.
§ 9-3-95   Home occupation.
§ 9-3-96   Neighborhood and outdoor recreation.
§ 9-3-97   Neighborhood and highway business gasoline stations.
§ 9-3-98   Outdoor display of vehicles and boats for sale or rental.
§ 9-3-99   Outdoor storage.
§ 9-3-100   Outdoor storage of construction equipment.
§ 9-3-101   Parking lot as principal use.
§ 9-3-102   Parks (including greenways).
§ 9-3-103   Petroleum storage facilities.
§ 9-3-104   Schools.
§ 9-3-105   Temporary uses and structures, including seasonal markets.
§ 9-3-106   Transit shelter.
§ 9-3-107   Trucking terminals.
§ 9-3-108   Electronic gaming operations.
§ 9-3-109   Solar energy systems, utility scale (solar farms).
§ 9-3-110   Temporary health care structures.
§ 9-3-110a   Auto salvage establishments.
§ 9-3-110b   Automotive repair, small scale.
§ 9-3-110c   Contractor storage yard associated with an existing primary office building.
Article G
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
§ 9-3-111   Purpose and legislative intent.
§ 9-3-112   Severability.
§ 9-3-113   Definitions.
§ 9-3-114   0verall procedure and desired outcomes for approving and issuing permits for wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-115   Exceptions from a special use permit for wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-116   Exclusions.
§ 9-3-117   Special use permit application and other requirements for a new wireless telecommunications facility or modification of an existing facility.
§ 9-3-118   Requirements for an application for the first antenna to be attached to an approved wireless telecommunications structure within the parameters of an approved special use permit.
§ 9-3-119   Streamlined requirements for an application to co-locate on an existing telecommunications facility within the parameters of an approved special use permit.
§ 9-3-120   Location of wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-121   Shared use of wireless telecommunications facilities structures.
§ 9-3-122   Type and height of wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-123   Visibility of wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-124   Security of wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-125   Signage.
§ 9-3-126   Setbacks.
§ 9-3-127   Fees and retention of expert assistance.
§ 9-3-128   rocedural requirements for a special use permit.
§ 9-3-129   Action on an application for a special use permit for wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-130   Extent and parameters of special use permit for wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-131   Application fee.
§ 9-3-132   Removal and performance security.
§ 9-3-133   Reservation of authority to inspect wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 9-3-134   Liability insurance.
§ 9-3-135   Indemnification.
§ 9-3-136   Fines.
§ 9-3-137   Default and/or revocation.
§ 9-3-138   Removal of wireless telecommunications structures and facilities.
§ 9-3-139   Relief.
§ 9-3-140   Periodic regulatory review by the city.
§ 9-3-141   Adherence to state and/or federal rules and regulations.
§ 9-3-142   Bi-annual meeting.
§ 9-3-143   Conflict with other laws.
§ 9-3-144   Effective date.
§ 9-3-145   Authority.
§§ 9-3-146 through 9-3-150 reserved.
Article H
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
§ 9-3-151   Permanent parking space required.
§ 9-3-152   Use of parking lots permitted.
§ 9-3-153   Enforcement.
§ 9-3-154   Schedule of parking spaces.
§ 9-3-155   Required loading and unloading.
§ 9-3-156   Landscaping of parking area.
§ 9-3-157   Dumpster/trash containers.
§§ 9-3-158 through 9-3-160 reserved.
Article I
Sign Regulations
§ 9-3-161   Purpose.
§ 9-3-162   Applicability.
§ 9-3-163   General provisions.
§ 9-3-164   District classification.
§ 9-3-165   Sign types.
§ 9-3-166   Sign measurement.
§ 9-3-167   Permanent signs requiring a permit.
§ 9-3-168   Temporary signs requiring a permit.
§ 9-3-169   Temporary off-premises signs requiring approval.
§ 9-3-170   Signs permitted without a permit.
§ 9-3-171   Master signage programs.
§ 9-3-172   Prohibited signs.
§ 9-3-173   Application and issuance of sign permits.
§ 9-3-174   Unlawful cutting of trees or shrubs.
§ 9-3-175   Nonconforming signs.
§ 9-3-176   Sign definitions.
§§ 9-3-177 through 9-3-180 reserved.
Article J
Manufactured Homes
§ 9-3-181   Provisions for individual manufactured homes.
§§ 9-3-182 through 9-3-190 reserved.
Article K
Buffers
§ 9-3-191   Intent.
§ 9-3-192   Planting specifications.
§ 9-3-193   Additional planting specifications.
§§ 9-3-194 through 9-3-200 reserved.
Article L
Planned Unit Developments
§ 9-3-201   Planned Unit Developments.
§§ 9-3-202 through 9-3-210 reserved.
Article M
Watershed Protection Rules
§§ 9-3-211 through 9-3-240 reserved.
Article N
Administration, Enforcement and Penalties
§ 9-3-241   Zoning Enforcement Officer.
§ 9-3-242   Zoning permit required.
§ 9-3-243   Application for zoning permit.
§ 9-3-244   Certificate of occupancy required.
§ 9-3-245   Penalties for violations.
§ 9-3-246   Remedies.
§§ 9-3-247 through 9-3-250 reserved.
Article O
Planning Board
§ 9-3-251   Establishment of Planning Board.
§ 9-3-252   Proceedings and duties of Planning Board.
§§ 9-3-253 through 9-3-260 reserved.
Article P
Board of Adjustment
§ 9-3-261   Establishment of Board of Adjustment.
§ 9-3-262   Jurisdiction and decision of Board of Adjustment.
§ 9-3-263   Proceedings of Board of Adjustment.
§ 9-3-264   Hearing, appeals and notice.
§ 9-3-265   Stay of proceedings.
§ 9-3-266   Fees for variances, special use permits and appeals.
§ 9-3-267   Powers and duties of Board of Adjustment.
§ 9-3-268   Appeals from Board of Adjustment.
§§ 9-3-269 and 9-3-270 reserved.
Article Q
Amendments
§ 9-3-271   Procedure for amendments.
§ 9-3-272   Action by Planning Board.
§ 9-3-273   City Council consideration.
§ 9-3-274   Required notifications.
§ 9-3-275   City Council action.
§§ 9-3-276 through 9-3-280 reserved.
Article R
Legal Provisions
§ 9-3-281   Conflict with other regulations.
§ 9-3-282   Repeal of existing zoning ordinance.
§ 9-3-283   Validity.
§ 9-3-284   Enactment.