CHAPTER 153: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Section
DIVISION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
   153.0001   Purpose and findings
   153.0002   Citation
   153.0003   Authority
   153.0004   Applicability
   153.0005   Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
   153.0006   Coordination with other regulations
   153.0007   Development approvals
   153.0008   Rules of interpretation; definitions
   153.0009   Abbreviations
   153.0010   Severability
   153.0011   Conflict with other laws
   153.0012   Repeal of existing zoning regulations
   153.0013   Effective date
DIVISION 2: USE PATTERNS
Generally
   153.0025   Purpose and findings
   153.0026   Applicability
Conservation Subdivision
   153.0040   Purpose and findings; applicability
   153.0041   Processing procedures
   153.0042   Size and location of site
   153.0043   Uses
   153.0044   Lot and block design
   153.0045   Transportation
   153.0046   Storm water management
   153.0047   Utilities
   153.0048   Conservation areas
   153.0049   Environmental protection
   153.0050   Landscaping and screening
   153.0051   Parking
Neighborhood Center
   153.0065   Purpose and findings; applicability
   153.0066   Processing procedures
   153.0067   Size and location of site
   153.0068   Uses and dimensional standards
   153.0069   Lot layout
   153.0070   Parks and open space
   153.0071   Landscaping and screening
   153.0072   Parking
   153.0073   Open space
Campus
   153.0085   Purpose and findings; applicability
   153.0086   Processing procedures
   153.0087   Size and location of site
   153.0088   Uses
   153.0089   Lot layout
   153.0090   Building design
   153.0091   Street design and transportation
   153.0092   Parks and open space
   153.0093   Landscaping and screening
   153.0094   Parking
Commercial Retrofit
   153.0105   Findings and purpose; applicability
   153.0106   Processing procedures
   153.0107   Site design and building disposition
   153.0108   Adequate public facilities
   153.0109   Lot layout
   153.0110   Transportation
   153.0111   Storm water management
   153.0112   Utilities
   153.0113   Parks and open space
   153.0114   Environmental protection
   153.0115   Landscaping, screening and tree preservation
   153.0116   Parking
Traditional Neighborhood Development
   153.0130   Applicability
   153.0131   Processing procedures
   153.0132   Size and location of site
   153.0133   Uses and density
   153.0134   Adequate public facilities
   153.0135   Lot arrangement
   153.0136   Building design
   153.0137   Transportation
   153.0138   Parks and open space
   153.0139   Landscaping and screening
   153.0140   Parking
Transit-Oriented Development
   153.0155   Applicability
   153.0156   Processing procedures
   153.0157   Size and location of site
   153.0158   Uses and density
   153.0159   Lot arrangement and dimensions
   153.0160   Building design
   153.0161   Adequate public facilities
   153.0162   Transportation
   153.0163   Parks and open space
   153.0164   Environmental protection
   153.0165   Landscaping and screening
   153.0166   Parking
DIVISION 3: INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICTS
   153.0180   Purpose and findings; introduction
   153.0181   General requirements
   153.0182   Establishment of districts
   153.0183   Official zoning map
   153.0184   Zoning district boundaries
   153.0185   Newly annexed territory
DIVISION 4: BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
Generally
   153.0200   Implementation of Comprehensive Plan
   153.0201   Generally
   153.0202   Use regulations
   153.0203   Dimensional and permitted regulations
“RP” Resource Protection
   153.0215   Purpose and findings
   153.0216   Permitted uses
   153.0217   Dimensional standards
“RE” (Residential Estate)
   153.0230   Purpose and findings
   153.0231   Permitted uses
   153.0232   Dimensional standards
“NS” (Neighborhood Suburban)
   153.0245   Purpose and findings
   153.0246   Permitted uses
   153.0247   Dimensional standards
“NU” (Neighborhood Urban)
   153.0260   Purpose and findings
   153.0261   Permitted uses
   153.0262   Dimensional standards
“O” (Office)
   153.0275   Purpose and findings
   153.0276   Permitted uses
   153.0277   Dimensional standards
   153.0278   Scale
   153.0279   Outdoor display/sales
   153.0280   Design
“CN” (Commercial Neighborhood)
   153.0295   Purpose and findings
   153.0296   Permitted uses
   153.0297   Dimensional standards
   153.0298   Scale
   153.0299   Design
   153.0300   Service entrances/service yards
   153.0301   Outdoor display/sales
“CG” (Commercial General)
   153.0315   Purpose and findings
   153.0316   Permitted uses
   153.0317   Dimensional standards
   153.0318   Scale
   153.0319   Outdoor storage or display
“CL” (Commercial Large-Scale)
   153.0330   Purpose and findings
   153.0331   Permitted uses
   153.0332   Dimensional standards
   153.0333   Scale
   153.0334   Outdoor storage or display
“D” (Downtown)
   153.0345   Purpose and findings
   153.0346   Permitted uses
   153.0347   Dimensional standards
   153.0348   Design
   153.0349   Outdoor display/sales
“IL” (Industrial Light)
   153.0360   Purpose and findings
   153.0361   Permitted uses
   153.0362   Dimensional standards
   153.0363   General provisions
“IH” (Industrial Heavy)
   153.0375   Purpose and findings
   153.0376   Permitted uses
   153.0377   Dimensional standards
   153.0378   General provisions
“PD” (Planned Development)
   153.0390   Purpose and findings
   153.0391   Evaluation criteria
   153.0392   Minimum size
   153.0393   Permitted uses and density
   153.0394   Height and yard requirements
   153.0395   Infrastructure requirements
   153.0396   Parks/open space
   153.0397   Parking requirements
   153.0398   Common areas and facilities
   153.0399   Master site plan
“MX” (Mixed Use)
   153.0410   Purpose and findings
   153.0411   Locational criteria
   153.0412   Use regulations
   153.0413   Lot and building specifications
DIVISION 5: OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
Generally
   153.0425   Designation and issues
“NP” (Neighborhood Preservation)
   153.0440   Purpose and findings
   153.0441   Designation criteria
   153.0442   Zoning authority
   153.0443   Neighborhood preservation district
   153.0444   Designation procedures
   153.0445   Design standards
“AO” (Airport Overlay)
   153.0460   Purpose and findings
   153.0461   Airport zones established and defined
   153.0462   Height limitations
   153.0463   Use restrictions
   153.0464   Regulations to be considered
   153.0465   Conditions on variances
   153.0466   Application of regulations to preexisting structures and uses
   153.0467   Exemption of utility structures
DIVISION 6: FLEXIBLE ZONING
   153.0480   Density bonus
   153.0481   Applicability
   153.0482   Bonus criteria
DIVISION 7: PROCEDURES
Generally
   153.0495   Purpose and findings
   153.0496   Procedural requirements
   153.0497   Categories of development approvals
Completeness Review
   153.0510   General
   153.0511   Pre-application conference
   153.0512   Application materials
   153.0513   Review procedures
   153.0514   Jurisdiction
   153.0515   Time limits by complete application
   153.0516   Review by code enforcement officer
   153.0517   Time limits
   153.0518   Limitation on further information requests
   153.0519   Traffic impact reports or analyses
Notice Provisions
   153.0530   Generally
   153.0531   Contents of notice
   153.0532   Action to be consistent with notice
   153.0533   Minor amendments not requiring renotification
Public Hearing
   153.0545   Applicability
   153.0546   Meetings
   153.0547   Records
   153.0548   Legislative body
Quasi-Judicial and Legislative Approvals
   153.0560   Quasi-judicial public hearings
   153.0561   Legislative hearings
Revocation of a Development Approval
   153.0575   Initiation
   153.0576   Grounds for revocation
   153.0577   Notice and public hearing
   153.0578   Decision and notice
   153.0579   Appeals
   153.0580   Right cumulative
Neighborhood Registration
   153.0595   Applicability
   153.0596   Contents
   153.0597   Effect of neighborhood registry
Neighborhood Participation Meeting
   153.0610   Purpose and findings
   153.0611   Applicability
   153.0612   Recommended procedures
Ministerial Development Approvals
   153.0625   Development approval
   153.0626   Grading and land disturbance
   153.0627   Zoning certificates
   153.0628   Certificate of occupancy
DIVISION 8: ZONING PROCEDURES
Plans and Plan Amendments
   153.0640   Procedures established
   153.0641   Applicability
   153.0642   Initiation
   153.0643   Completeness review
   153.0644   Decision
   153.0645   Criteria
   153.0646   Scope of approval
Code Amendments
   153.0660   Introduction
   153.0661   Applicability
   153.0662   Initiation
   153.0663   Completeness review
   153.0664   Decision
   153.0665   Approval criteria
   153.0666   Subsequent applications
   153.0667   Amendments
   153.0668   Scope of approval
   153.0669   Recording procedures
Conditional Zoning
   153.0680   Purpose
   153.0681   Applicability
   153.0682   Initiation
   153.0683   Completeness review
   153.0684   Decision
   153.0685   Criteria
   153.0686   Subsequent applications
   153.0687   Amendments
   153.0688   Scope of approval
   153.0689   Recording procedures
Conditional Use Permits
   153.0700   Purpose and findings
   153.0701   Conditional applicability
   153.0702   Initiation
   153.0703   Completeness review
   153.0704   Approval
   153.0705   Approval criteria
   153.0706   Subsequent applications
   153.0707   Amendments
   153.0708   Scope of approval
   153.0709   Recording procedures
Site Plans
   153.0720   Purpose and findings
   153.0721   Applicability
   153.0722   Initiation
   153.0723   Completeness review
   153.0724   Decision
   153.0725   Appeal
   153.0726   Approval criteria
   153.0727   Subsequent applications
   153.0728   Amendments
   153.0729   Scope of approval
   153.0730   Recording procedures
DIVISION 9: SUBDIVISIONS
Applicability and General Provisions
   153.0745   General
   153.0746   Subdivisions subject to this Division 9
   153.0747   Exemptions
   153.0748   Recordation of unapproved plat prohibited
   153.0749   Sale or lease
   153.0750   Development approval
   153.0751   Classification of subdivisions
   153.0752   Sketch plat procedures
   153.0753   Dedication (acceptance)
Preliminary Plat Procedures
   153.0765   General
   153.0766   Applicability
   153.0767   Initiation
   153.0768   Completeness review for plat approval
   153.0769   Decision
   153.0770   Criteria
   153.0771   Subsequent applications
   153.0772   Amendments
   153.0773   Major amendments
   153.0774   Scope of approval
   153.0775   Recording procedures
Final Plat Procedures
   153.0790   Applicability
   153.0791   Initiation
   153.0792   Completeness review for plat approval
   153.0793   Decision
   153.0794   Criteria
   153.0795   Subsequent applications
   153.0796   Amendments
   153.0797   Scope of approval
   153.0798   Recording procedures
Construction Plans
   153.0810   Applicability
   153.0811   Public agency reviews
   153.0812   Timing of improvements
   153.0813   Modification of construction plans
   153.0814   As-built drawings
   153.0815   Inspection and acceptance of improvements
Subdivision Improvement Agreements
   153.0830   Applicability
   153.0831   Covenants to run with the land
   153.0832   Base course to be installed
   153.0833   Performance security
   153.0834   Type of security
   153.0835   Guarantees
   153.0836   Reimbursement
   153.0837   Maintenance bond
   153.0838   Temporary improvements
Subdivision Variances
   153.0850   Applicability
   153.0851   Initiation
   153.0852   Completeness review
   153.0853   Decision
   153.0854   Approval criteria
Plat Vacation
   153.0865   Applicability
   153.0866   Initiation
   153.0867   Completeness review
   153.0868   Decision
   153.0869   Approval criteria
   153.0870   Scope of approval
   153.0871   Recording procedures
Plats (Amending)
   153.0885   Purpose and findings
   153.0886   Applicability
   153.0887   Initiation
   153.0888   Completeness review
   153.0889   Decision
   153.0890   Approval criteria
   153.0891   Recording procedures
DIVISION 10: VARIANCES, APPEALS AND DEVELOPMENT ORDERS
Generally
   153.0905   Powers and duties of Board of Adjustment
   153.0906   Stay of development approvals
Appeals to Board of Adjustment
   153.0920   Applicability
   153.0921   Initiation
   153.0922   Stay of proceedings
   153.0923   Decision
   153.0924   Appeals involving constitutional or statutory claims
Variances
   153.0935   Applicability
   153.0936   Initiation
   153.0937   Decision
   153.0938   Approval criteria
Development Agreements
   153.0950   Purpose and findings
   153.0951   Applicability
   153.0952   Criteria for entering into development agreements
   153.0953   Initiation
   153.0954   Contents of development agreement
   153.0955   Completeness review
   153.0956   Decision
   153.0957   Recordation
   153.0958   Coordination of development agreement application with other discretionary approvals
   153.0959   Existing and subsequently adopted rules, regulations, ordinances, laws and policies
   153.0960   Subsequently adopted state and federal laws
   153.0961   Periodic review, termination or modification
   153.0962   Amendment or cancellation of agreement
   153.0963   Annexation
   153.0964   Enforcement
DIVISION 11: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Generally
   153.0975   Applicability
   153.0976   Administrative exceptions
   153.0977   Variances
   153.0978   Standard specifications
   153.0979   Americans with Disabilities Act
   153.0980   Operation and maintenance
Design Standards
   153.0995   Generally
   153.0996   Lots
   153.0997   Blocks
   153.0998   Building height
   153.0999   Building design
   153.1000   Fences and walls
   153.1001   Lighting
   153.1002   Homeland security site-specific vulnerability assessment
   153.1003   Sustainability
Parks/Open Space
   153.1015   Purpose and findings
   153.1016   Applicability
   153.1017   Required parks/open space
   153.1018   Categories of parks/open space
   153.1019   Fee in lieu of park development
   153.1020   Park and open space characteristics
   153.1021   Designation of parks/open space
   153.1022   Development phasing
   153.1023   Connectivity
Storm Water Management
   153.1035   Purpose and findings
   153.1036   Applicability
   153.1037   Regional storm water management program
   153.1038   Options
   153.1039   Timing of payment
   153.1040   System criteria
   153.1041   Level of service
   153.1042   Method of computing run-off
   153.1043   Drainage easements/rights-of-way
   153.10431   Lower elevation of site
   153.1044   Site design and grading
   153.1045   Low impact storm water management design
   153.1046   Storm water detention
   153.1047   Multi-use facilities
   153.1048   Location of detention facilities
   153.1049   Streets for storm water drainage
   153.1050   Drainage channels and watercourses
   153.1051   Concrete channels
   153.1052   Storm sewers
   153.1053   Inlets and openings
Street Design and Transportation
   153.1065   Purpose and findings; applicability
   153.1066   Classification
   153.1067   Geometric design
   153.1068   Connectivity
   153.1069   Cul-de-sacs
   153.1070   Street intersections
   153.1071   Street names and signage
   153.1072   Street lights
   153.1073   Private streets
   153.1074   Pavement design
   153.1075   Sidewalks
   153.1076   Access and driveways
   153.1077   Gated subdivision streets
   153.1078   Traffic calming
Utilities
   153.1090   Purpose; applicability
   153.1091   Generally
   153.1092   Central water and sewer required
   153.1093   Private water system
   153.1094   Private wastewater system
   153.1095   Easements
DIVISION 12: GREENSPACE AREAS, LANDSCAPING AND THE LIKE
Generally
   153.1105   Purpose and findings
   153.1106   Applicability
   153.1107   Interpretation of terms
   153.1108   Greenspace plan
   153.1109   Acceptable landscape materials
   153.1110   Protection of plant areas
Buffers and Screening
   153.1120   Purpose and findings
   153.1121   Applicability
   153.1122   Required buffer yards
   153.1123   Natural buffer yards
   153.1124   Location of buffer yard
   153.1125   Permitted uses within the buffer yard
   153.1126   Size and type of plant materials
   153.1127   Fences and walls
   153.1128   Berms
   153.1129   Screening
   153.1130   Utilities
Streetscape Landscaping
   153.1145   Applicability
   153.1146   Street trees
Building Landscaping
   153.1160   Applicability
   153.1161   Standards
Parking Lot Landscaping
   153.1175   Applicability
   153.1176   Calculation of shaded area
   153.1177   Design
Entrance Landscaping
   153.1190   Applicability
   153.1191   Standards
House-Lot Landscaping
   153.1205   Applicability
   153.1206   Generally
   153.1207   Installation standards
   153.1208   Greenspace plan not required
Tree Preservation and Tree Save Areas
   153.1220   Applicability
   153.1221   Protected trees
   153.1222   Preservation standards
   153.1223   Tree survey required
DIVISION 13: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF CRITICAL AREAS
Riparian Buffers
   153.1235   Applicability
   153.1236   Riparian corridors
   153.1237   Permitted uses and activities in riparian buffers
   153.1238   Dimensional regulations
   153.1239   Development standards in riparian buffers
Steep Slopes
   153.1250   Purpose and findings
   153.1251   Applicability
   153.1252   Measurement of slope
   153.1253   Contents of application
   153.1254   Construction techniques
Wetlands
   153.1265   Purpose and findings
   153.1266   Applicability
   153.1267   Generally
   153.1268   Exemption
   153.1269   Standards
DIVISION 14: PARKING AND STORAGE STANDARDS
Outdoor Storage
   153.1280   Applicability
   153.1281   Standards
Parking
   153.1295   Minimum standards
   153.1296   Parking ratios
   153.1297   Shared parking
   153.1298   Dimensions
   153.1299   Location
   153.1300   Construction and maintenance
   153.1301   Bicycle parking
Loading
   153.1315   General requirements
   153.1316   Responsibility
   153.1317   Types and location
   153.1318   Location
   153.1319   Construction and maintenance
   153.1320   Minimum requirements and area
   153.1321   Waiver
DIVISION 15: ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES
   153.1335   Purpose and findings
   153.1336   Adequate public facilities
   153.1337   Applicability
   153.1338   Procedures for the processing of applications for development approval
   153.1339   Determination of adequacy of public facilities
   153.1340   Advancement of capacity
   153.1341   Methodology
   153.1342   Capital improvements program
DIVISION 16: SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
   153.1355   Purpose and findings
   153.1356   Compliance mandatory
   153.1357   Regulations supplement other code regulations
   153.1358   Accessory uses and structures
   153.1359   Accessory dwelling units
   153.1360   Auto-oriented development
   153.1361   Commercial buildings
   153.1362   Extractive use
   153.1363   Group homes
   153.1364   Home occupations
   153.1365   Housing facilities for older persons
   153.1366   Inclusionary zoning/affordable dwelling units
   153.1367   Junkyards and automobile graveyards
   153.1368   Manufactured home land-lease communities
   153.1369   Mixed-use buildings and live-work units
   153.1370   Outdoor display areas
   153.1371   Outdoor storage
   153.1372   Residential dwelling units
   153.1373   Satellite dish antennas
   153.1374   [Reserved]
   153.1375   Solid waste facilities
   153.1376   Temporary uses
   153.1377   Utilities
   153.1378   Wireless communications facilities
   153.1379   Agriculture
   153.1380   Recreational vehicles within manufactured home parks
DIVISION 17: NON-CONFORMITIES
Generally
   153.1390   Purpose and findings
   153.1391   Applicability
   153.1392   Continuation
   153.1393   Abandonment
Non-Conforming Uses
   153.1405   Applicability
   153.1406   Continuance
   153.1407   Enlargement
   153.1408   Conditions
   153.1409   Change of use regulations
Non-Conforming Sites
   153.1420   Purpose and findings
   153.1421   Applicability
   153.1422   Authority to continue
   153.1423   Non-conforming site categories
   153.1424   Extension
   153.1425   Relocations
   153.1426   Change in use
   153.1427   Abandonment
   153.1428   Exception for repairs
Non-Conforming Structures
   153.1440   Applicability
   153.1441   Continuance of non-conforming structures
   153.1442   Enlargement
   153.1443   Termination of non-conforming structures
Non-Conforming Lots
   153.1455   Applicability
   153.1456   Generally
   153.1457   Newly annexed territory
   153.1458   Incomplete construction
   153.1459   Proposed construction
Certificate of Non-Conforming Use
   153.1470   Applicability
   153.1471   Contents
   153.1472   Denial of registration
   153.1473   Amendment
Termination of Non-Conformities
   153.1485   Violation of chapter
   153.1486   Specific acts of termination
   153.1487   Notice
   153.1488   Action of the Board of Adjustment
   153.1489   Destruction or damage of structure
Expansion of Non-Conformity
   153.1500   Applicability
   153.1501   Criteria for conditional use permit
   153.1502   Conditions applicable
DIVISION 18: VESTED RIGHTS
Generally
   153.1515   Applicability
Vested Rights Determination
   153.1530   Generally
   153.1531   Consent agreement
   153.1532   Terms and conditions
   153.1533   Failure to comply with consent agreement
Vested Rights Determination Process
   153.1545   Initiation
   153.1546   Review and approval
   153.1547   Variance
   153.1548   Recordation
DIVISION 19: ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
Authority
   153.1560   Generally
   153.1561   Specific power
Planning Commission and Department
   153.1575   Duties of Planning Commission
   153.1576   Quorum; majority vote
   153.1577   Conflict of interest
   153.1578   Recommendations
   153.1579   Robert’s Rules of Order
   153.1580   Planning Department and administration
Board of Adjustment
   153.1590   Use permit
   153.1591   Board of Adjustment
   153.1592   Variances
   153.1593   Change of zoning
   153.1594   Validity of variances
DIVISION 20: DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS
Generally
   153.1605   Purpose
   153.1606   General requirements
   153.1607   Forms
   153.1608   Information required
   153.1609   Certifications
   153.1610   Control points and monumentation guidelines
   153.1611   Digital requirements for street and drainage construction plan submittals
Digital Plat Requirements
   153.1625   Generally
   153.1626   Data layer/level requirements
   153.1627   Additional digital criteria
   153.1628   Formats for graphical data
   153.1629   File-naming conventions
   153.1630   Media requirements and file creation
   153.1631   Fees for city workstation operator services
   153.1632   Use of digital data
Specific Processes
   153.1645   Citizen participation plan
   153.1646   Conditional use permit
   153.1647   Land alteration development approval
   153.1648   Landscape plans
   153.1649   Non-conforming use certification
   153.1650   Plat vacation and resubdivision
   153.1651   Rezoning
   153.1652   Storm water management plan
   153.1653   Street plans
   153.1654   Subdivision plat applications
   153.1655   Traffic impact analysis
   153.1656   Tree preservation plan
   153.1657   Vested rights determination
   153.1658   Site plan checklist
 
   153.9999   Penalty