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- Subdivision A Title and Application 1-1
- Title 1-1
- Intent and Purpose 1-1
- Relation to Comprehensive Plan 1-2
- Minimum Requirements 1-2
- Conformance with this Ordinance 1-2
- Uses Not Provided for Within Zoning Districts 1-2
- Separability 1-3
- Authority 1-3
- Comprehensive Revision 1-3
- Repeal 1-3
- Fees 1-3
- Subdivision B Rules and Definitions 1-4
- Rules 1-4
- Definitions 1-4
- Amended: O-13-04
- Amended: O-22-02
- Subdivision A Title and Application 1-1
- Title 1-1
- Intent and Purpose 1-1
- Relation to Comprehensive Plan 1-2
- Minimum Requirements 1-2
- Conformance with this Ordinance 1-2
- Uses Not Provided for Within Zoning Districts 1-2
- Separability 1-3
- Authority 1-3
- Comprehensive Revision 1-3
- Repeal 1-3
- Fees 1-3
- Subdivision B Rules and Definitions 1-4
- Rules 1-4
- Definitions 1-4
- Amended: O-13-04
- Amended: O-22-02
Amended Ordinances Referenced
Subdivision A - Amendments and Rezonings
- Application 2-1
- Staff Review - Technical Assistance Reports 2-1
- Public Hearing 2-1
- Application 2-1
- Staff Review - Technical Assistance Reports 2-1
- Public Hearing 2-1
- Planning Commission Action 2-2
- Referral to City Council 2-3
- City Council Action 2-3
- Planning Commission Action 2-2
- Referral to City Council 2-3
- City Council Action 2-3
Subdivision B - Conditional Use Permits
- Application 2-5
- Staff Review - Technical Assistance Reports 2-5
- Public Hearing 2-5
- Planning Commission Action 2-6
- Referral to City Council 2-7
- City Council Action 2-7
- Recording Conditional Use Permit 2-8
- Performance Security 2-8
- Lapse of Conditional Use Permit by Non-Use 2-9
- Periodic Review 2-9
- Conditional Use Permit Amendments 2-9
- Revocation 2-10
- Application and Submittal Requirements 2-10
Subdivision C - Interim Use Permits
- Purpose and Intent 2-16
- Procedure 2-16
- General Standards 2-16
- Termination 2-17
- Revocation 2-17
Subdivision D - Variances and Appeals
- Variances 2-18
- Appeal 2-23
Subdivision E - Administrative Permits
- Application 2-24
- Staff Review - Technical Assistance Reports 2-24
- Administrative Action 2-24
- Information Requirement 2-26
- Performance Standards 2-26
- Administration and Enforcement 2-26
Subdivision F - Site and Building Plan Review
- Application 2-28
- Staff Review - Technical Assistance Reports 2-32
- City Council Action 2-32
- Review Criteria 2-33
- Plan Agreements 2-34
- Performance Security 2-34
- Enforcement 2-35
Subdivision G - Duties of City Staff
- Duties of Zoning Administrator 2-36
- Duties of Building Official 2-36
Subdivision H - Certificate of Occupancy
Subdivision I - Enforcement and Penalities
- Administration and Enforcement 2-38
Subdivision J - Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- Purpose 2-39
- PUD Types 2-40
- General Requirements and Standards for a PUD 2-40
- Procedure for Processing a Planned Unit Development 2-47
Amended ordinances referenced: O-24-06, O-24-07
Subdivision A - Non-Conforming Building, Structures, and Uses
- Purpose 3-1
- Grandfather Clause 3-1
- Repair Work 3-1
- Moving of Non-Conforming Structures 3-1
- Reversal of Non-Conformity 3-1
- Reduction of Non-Conformity 3-1
- Destroyed Non-Conforming Use 3-1
- Discontinuance 3-2
- Alterations 3-2
- Expansion of Non-Conforming Buildings or Structures 3-2
- Non-Conforming Lots 3-3
Subdivision B - Lot and Yard Provisions
- Purpose 3-4
- Detailed Data Required 3-4
- Minimum Lot Area Requirements 3-6
- Building Placement and Multiple Structures 3-7
- Yards and Setbacks 3-7
Subdivision C - General Building and Use Provisions
- Purpose 3-12
- Dwelling Unit Restriction 3-12
- Building Type and Construction 3-12
- Amended - O-09-01 | O-09-02 | O-12-03
- Height 3-18
- High Water Elevation 3-20
- Ground Water Elevation 3-20
- Accessory Building, Uses and Equipment 3-20
- Amended - O-08-01
- Amended - O-09-01 | O-09-02 | O-12-03
- Amended - O-08-01
Subdivision D - General Performance Standards
- Purpose 3-32
- Outdoor Lighting 3-32
- Smoke 3-35
- Dust and Other Particulated Matter 3-35
- Noise 3-36
- Waste Material 3-36
- Bulk Storage (liquid) 3-36
- Electrical Emission 3-36
- Exterior Storage 3-36
- Required Screening, Landscaping and Buffer Yards 3-40
- Fences 3-52
Subdivision E - Off-Street Parking
- Purpose 3-57
- Application of Off-Street Parking Regulations 3-57
- General Provisions 3-57
- Access and Driveway Design 3-58
- Parking Lot Design Standards 3-63
- Maintenance 3-66
- Location 3-66
- Number of Spaces Required 3-66
- Parking Deferment 3-70
- Joint Facilities 3-71
- Off-Site Parking 3-72
Subdivision F - Off-Street Loading
- Purpose 3-74
- Location 3-74
- Loading Berth Number and Size Required 3-74
- Size 3-75
- Surfacing 3-75
- Accessory Use 3-75
- Screening 3-76
Subdivision G - Relocated Structures
- Review Process 3-77
- Conditional Use Permit Exceptions 3-77
- Submission Requirements 3-77
- Performance Standards 3-77
- Performance Security 3-78
Subdivision H - Home Occupations
- Purpose 3-79
- Application 3-79
- Procedures and Permits 3-79
- Requirements - General Provisions 3-80
- Non-Conforming Use 3-82
- Inspection 3-82
Subdivision I - Specialized Housing
- Purpose 3-83
- Bed and Breakfast Establishments 3-83
- Accessory Apartments 3-84
- Revocation 3-85
Subdivision J - Grading, Drainage, Land Filling, Excavation
- Grading and Drainage 3-86
- Land Filling 3-87
- Excavation-Mining 3-90
Subdivision K - Essential Services
- Purpose 3-95
- Administrative Permit 3-95
- Conditional Use Permit 3-95
Subdivision L - Sexually Oriented Uses
- General 3-97
- Sexually Oriented Uses - Principal 3-97
- Sexually Oriented Uses - Accessory 3-98
Subdivision M - Antennas
- Purpose and Intent 3-99
- General Standards 3-99
- Certification, Inspection and Maintenance 3-100
- Tower Design 3-101
- Co-Location Requirement 3-101
- Accessory Antennas 3-101
- Personal Wireless Service Antennas 3-102
- Commercial and Public Radio and Television Transmitting Antennas, and Public Utility Microwave Antennas 3-105
Subdivision N - Signs
- Purpose and Intent 3-106
- General Provisions 3-106
- Permitted and Prohibited Signs 3-108
- Non-Conforming Signs 3-111
- General District Regulations 3-112
- Amended - O-10-03
- Billboards 3-115
- Special Sign Regulations 3-116
- Amended - O-10-03 | O-10-10
- Inspection 3-119
- Permits, Applications, Licenses Variances and Council Approval 3-119
- Enforcement 3-121
- Violation a Misdemeanor 3-121
- Severability 3-121
- Amended - O-10-03
- Amended - O-10-03 | O-10-10
Subdivision O - Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)
- Subdivision A - Establishment of Districts 4-1
- Rural Districts 4-1
- Residential Districts 4-1
- Business Districts 4-1
- Industrial Districts 4-1
- Special Districts 4-1
- Subdivision B - Map 4-1
- Subdivision C - Zoning District Boundaries 4-2
- Subdivision D - Annexations 4-2
- Rural Districts 4-1
- Residential Districts 4-1
- Business Districts 4-1
- Industrial Districts 4-1
- Special Districts 4-1
- Subdivision A - Purpose 5-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 5-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 5-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 5-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 5-5
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 5-5
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 5-5
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 5-6
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 6-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 6-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 6-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 6-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 6-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 6-4
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 6-4
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 6-5
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 7-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 7-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 7-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 7-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 7-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 7-4
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 7-4
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 7-5
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 8-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 8-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 8-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 8-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 8-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 8-4
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 8-4
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 8-5
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 9-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 9-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 9-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 9-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 9-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 9-3
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 9-3
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 9-5
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 10-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 10-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 10-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 10-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 10-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 10-3
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 10-3
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 10-5
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 10-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 10-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 10-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 10-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 10-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 10-3
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 10-3
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 10-5
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 12-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 12-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 12-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 12-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 12-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 12-3
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 12-3
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 12-4
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 13-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 13-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 13-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 13-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 13-3
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 13-3
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 13-3
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 13-4
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 14-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 14-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 14-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 14-1
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 14-4
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 14-4
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 14-4
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 14-6
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 15-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 15-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 15-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 15-1
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 15-6
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 15-6
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 15-6
- Amended - O-08-01
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 15-8
- Amended - O-08-01
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 20-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 20-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 20-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 20-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 20-5
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 20-5
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 20-6
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 20-7
- Subdivision A - Purpose 21-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 21-1
- Amended - O-10-05
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 21-2
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 21-3
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 21-10
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 21-10
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 21-11
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 21-12
- Amended - O-10-05
- Amended - O-10-05
- Amended - O-10-05
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 22-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 22-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 22-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 22-3
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 22-12
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 22-12
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 22-13
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 22-14
- Subdivision A - Purpose 23-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 23-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 23-1
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 23-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 23-5
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 23-5
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 23-6
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 23-6
- Amended - O-13-04
- Amended - O-13-04
Amended Ordinances Referenced
- Subdivision A - Purpose 24-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 24-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 24-2
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 24-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 24-4
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 24-4
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 24-4
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 24-5
- Subdivision A - Purpose 30-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses30-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 30-2
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 30-3
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 30-5
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 30-5
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 30-6
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 30-7
- Subdivision A - Purpose 31-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 31-1
- Subdivision C - Permitted Accessory Uses 31-2
- Subdivision D - Conditional Uses 31-2
- Subdivision E - Interim Uses 31-9
- Subdivision F - Uses by Administrative Permit 31-9
- Subdivision G - Lot Requirements and Setbacks 31-9
- Subdivision H - Building Requirements 31-10
Amended: O-24-09
- Subdivision A - Purpose 32-1
- Subdivision B - Permitted Uses 32-1
- Subdivision C - Special Procedures 32-1
- Subdivision A - Purpose 51-1
- Subdivision B - District Authorization 51-1
- Subdivision C - District Application 51-1
- Subdivision D - District Boundaries 51-1
- Subdivision E - Shoreland Classification 51-2
- Subdivision F - Allowable Land Uses 51-2
- Subdivision G - Minimum Lot and Setback Requirements 51-2
- Subdivision H - Development Regulations 51-3
- Subdivision I - Shoreland Alterations 51-8
- Subdivision J - Planned Shoreland Development 51-11
- Subdivision K - Variances 51-14
- Subdivision L - Conditional Uses 51-15
- Subdivision M - Notifications to the Department of Natural Resources 51-15
- Subdivision N - Effect of Permit 51-15
- Amended: O-24-11
Amending Ordinances
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