Section
General Provisions
153.001 Short title
153.002 Authority
153.003 Jurisdiction
153.004 Effective dates
153.005 Relationship to existing zoning ordinance
153.006 Relationship to land use plan
153.007 No use of land or building, except in conformity with chapter provisions
153.008 Only one principle building permitted on one lot
153.009 Street access
153.010 Fees
153.011 Severability
153.012 Computation of time
153.013 Definitions and interpretations
153.014 Zoning Administrator
153.015 Board of Aldermen
153.016 Approvals and disapprovals
Non-Conforming Situations
153.030 Definitions
153.031 Continuation of non-conforming situations and completion of non-conforming projects
153.032 Non-conforming lots
153.033 Extension or enlargement of non-conforming situations
153.034 Repair, maintenance and reconstruction
153.035 Change in use of property where a non-conforming situation exists
153.036 Abandonment and discontinuance of non-conforming situations
153.037 Completion of non-conforming projects
153.038 Non-conforming signs
Zoning Districts
153.050 Residential districts established
153.051 Commercial districts established
153.052 Office and institutional districts established
153.053 Industrial districts established
153.054 Planned unit developments established
Zoning Map
153.065 Official zoning map
153.066 Amendments to official zoning map
Permissible Uses
153.080 Table of permissible uses
153.081 Use of the designations P, S, C in table of permissible uses
153.082 Board of Adjustment jurisdiction over uses otherwise permissible with a zoning permit
153.083 Permissible uses and specific exclusions
153.084 Accessory uses
153.085 Permissible uses not requiring permits
153.086 Change in use
153.087 Combination uses
153.088 Planned unit developments
153.089 More specific use controls
153.090 General provisions for residential districts
153.091 Outdoor swimming pools
153.092 Exceptions to height regulations
Supplementary Use Regulations
153.105 Special events
153.106 Places of worship
153.107 Public and private schools
153.108 Parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities of a non-commercial nature
153.109 Child care homes
153.110 Children’s day care facilities
153.111 Bed and breakfast establishments
153.112 Horse stables
153.113 Rules and regulations for manufactured homes located both inside and outside of manufactured home parks within the zoning jurisdiction of the town
153.114 Requirements for approval of manufactured home parks
153.115 Satellite dish antennas
153.116 Condominiums
153.117 Sale of townhouses
153.118 Adult establishments
153.119 Telecommunications towers
153.120 Fences
153.121 Electronic gaming operations
Density and Dimensional Regulations
153.135 Minimum lot size requirements
153.136 Residential density
153.137 Residential density bonuses
153.138 Procedures for obtaining density bonuses
153.139 Review criteria for density bonuses
153.140 Maximum density bonuses
153.141 Density credits for rights-of-way
153.142 Minimum lot widths
153.143 Building setback requirements
153.144 Exceptions and modifications
153.145 Building height limitations
153.146 Cluster subdivisions
153.147 Location of accessory buildings
Open Space
153.160 Usable open space
153.161 Mini-parks optional
153.162 Ownership and maintenance of required open space
153.163 Dedication of open space
153.164 Homeowners’ associations
153.165 Flexibility in administration authorized
153.166 Fees in lieu of usable open space
Signs
153.180 Definitions
153.181 Permit required for signs
153.182 Signs exempt from regulation
153.183 Certain temporary signs; permit exemptions and additional regulations
153.184 Determining the number of signs
153.185 Computation of sign area
153.186 Total sign surface area
153.187 Freestanding sign surface area
153.188 Number of freestanding signs
153.189 Subdivision and multi-family development entrance signs
153.190 Location and height requirements
153.191 Sign illumination and signs containing lights
153.192 Miscellaneous requirements
Parking
153.205 Board findings concerning the need for vehicle accommodation areas
153.206 Definitions
153.207 Number of parking spaces required
153.208 Flexibility in administration required
153.209 Parking space dimensions
153.210 Required widths of parking area aisles and driveways
153.211 General design requirements
153.212 Vehicle accommodation area surfaces
153.213 Joint use of required parking spaces
153.214 Satellite parking
153.215 Special provisions for lots with existing buildings
153.216 Loading and unloading areas
153.217 No parking to be indicated near fire hydrants
Screening
153.230 Board findings concerning the need for screening requirements
153.231 General screening standard
153.232 Compliance with screening standard
153.233 Descriptions of screens
153.234 Table of screening requirements
153.235 Flexibility in administration required
153.236 Special screening considerations
Tree Preservation
153.250 Statement of purpose
153.251 Board findings and declaration of policy on tree preservation
153.252 Definition
153.253 Tree preservation and replacement in new non-residential developments and residential subdivisions
153.254 Procedural requirements for removal of trees in certain areas
153.255 Protection of regulated trees
153.256 Shade trees in parking areas
153.257 Required trees along dedicated residential streets
Planting
153.270 Definition
153.271 Board findings concerning the need for planting requirements
153.272 Compliance with planting requirements
Guide for Landscaping
153.285 Guide for protecting existing trees
153.286 Standards for street and parking lot trees
153.287 Typical parking lot planting islands
153.288 Guide for planting trees
153.289 Guide for planting shrubs
153.290 List of recommended trees and shrubs
Planning and Zoning Board
153.305 Appointment and terms of Planning and Zoning Board members
153.306 Meetings of the Planning and Zoning Board
153.307 Quorum and voting
153.308 Powers and duties of Planning and Zoning Board
153.309 Advisory committees
Board of Adjustment
153.320 Appointment and terms of Board of Adjustment
153.321 Meetings of the Board of Adjustment
153.322 Quorum
153.323 Voting
153.324 Board of Adjustment officers
153.325 Powers and duties of Board of Adjustment
Miscellaneous Board Requirements
153.330 Conflicts of interest
153.331 Oath
153.332 Quasi-judicial procedure
Permits and Vested Rights
153.340 Permits required; no occupancy, use or sale of lots until requirements fulfilled
153.341 Who may submit permit applications
153.342 Applications to be complete
153.343 Staff consultation before formal application
153.344 Staff consultation after application submitted
153.345 Zoning permits
153.346 Authorizing use or occupancy before completion of development under zoning permit
153.347 Special use permits
153.348 Recommendations on special use permits
153.349 Completing developments in phases
153.350 Expiration of permits
153.351 Amendments to and modifications of permits
153.352 Reconsideration of Board action
153.353 Applications to be processed expeditiously
153.354 Maintenance of common areas, improvements and facilities
153.355 Vested rights
Appeals, Variances, Interpretations
153.375 Appeals
153.376 Variances
153.377 Interpretations
153.378 Requests to be heard expeditiously
153.379 Burden of proof in appeals and variances
153.380 Board action on appeals
Enforcement and Review
153.415 Complaints regarding violations
153.416 Persons liable
153.417 Procedures upon discovery of violations
153.418 Penalties and remedies for violations
153.419 Permit revocation
153.420 Judicial review
Amendments
153.435 Amendments in general
153.436 Initiation of amendments
153.437 Planning and Zoning Board consideration of proposed amendments
153.438 Notice for map amendments
153.439 Board of Aldermen action on amendments
153.440 Ultimate issue before Board of Aldermen on amendments