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CITY COUNCIL

Robert B. Strain, Mayor
Frederick W. Mueller II, Mayor Pro-Tem
Robert Blanchard
Carol J. Dockter
Henrietta Huisking
Craig Johnson
Thomas Reardon


PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Lillian Seagren, Chair
Joe Kraps, Vice-Chair
Thomas McCloskey
Norman DeRuiter
Joseph Black
John Wendle
Chris Saylor


CITY MANAGER

Charles P. Potucek
Mary Jacobs, Assistant City Manager

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

James Herrewig, Director of Community Development
Donald Brush, AICP, Planning Administrator
Jeff Pregler, Planner II
Dan Coxworth, Planner II
Tina Moore, Planner
Bob Camps, Building Administrator
Jenifer Thornton, Management Analyst
Diane Mitchell, Department Secretary

May 2008


Table of Contents

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ARTICLE TITLE PAGE
151.01 TITLE, PURPOSE AND CONSISTENCY
151.01.001 Short Title 151.01-1
151.01.002 Purpose 151.01-1
151.01.003 Intent 151.01-2
151.01.004 Consistency 151.01-2
151.02 DEFINITIONS
151.02.001 Purpose 151.02-1
151.02.002 Word Usage 151.02-1
151.02.003 For Brevity of Text 151.02-1
151.02.004 Definitions 151.02-1
151.03 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
151.03.001 Administrative Official 151.03-1
151.03.002 Limitations on Administrative Officials 151.03-1
151.03.003 Zoning Compliance Certificate 151.03-1
151.03.004 Building Permits 151.03-3
151.03.005 Occupancy Permits 151.03-3
151.03.006 Development Review Committee 151.03-4
151.03.007 Appeals of Dedications and Exactions 151.03-5
151.03.008 Appeals from the Board of Adjustment 151.03-6
151.03.009 Fees 151.03-6
151.04 GENERAL REGULATIONS
151.04.001 Purpose 151.04-1
151.04.002 Buildings Under Construction 151.04-1
151.04.003 Moving of Buildings 151.04-1
151.04.004 Dumping or Disposal of Rubbish 151.04-2
151.04.005 Exceptions to Height Limitations 151.04-2
151.04.006 Additional Setback Requirements for Tall Buildings 151.04-2
151.04.007 Projections into Required Yards in Residential Districts 151.04-2
151.04.008 Yards and Setbacks: General Usage 151.04-3
151.04.009 Clear Vision Area 151.04-3
151.04.010 Fences, Walls and Hedges 151.04-4
151.04.011 Swimming Pools 151.04-5
151.04.012 Unsuitable Land 151.04-6
151.04.013 Guidelines for Grading 151.04-6
151.04.014 Required Drainage Facilities 151.04-7
151.04.015 Parking of Miscellaneous Vehicles and Trailers in Residential Districts 151.04-7
151.04.016 Alternative Energy Systems 151.04-7
151.04.017 Commercial Communications Guidelines 151.04-8
151.05 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
151.05.001 Purpose 151.05-1
151.05.002 Performance Standards 151.05-1
151.05.003 Administration and Enforcement of Performance Standards 151.05-1
151.05.004 Exterior Noise Standards 151.05-3
151.05.005 Vibration Standards 151.05-5
151.05.006 Air Quality 151.05-5
151.05.007 Odors 151.05-6
151.05.008 Water Quality 151.05-6
151.05.009 Toxic and Hazardous Materials 151.05-6
151.05.010 Explosives 151.05-6
151.05.011 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 151.05-6
151.05.012 Liquids and Solid Waste 151.05-6
151.05.013 Glare or Heat 151.05-11
151.05.014 Radioactive Materials Prohibited: Exceptions 151.05-11
151.06 RESERVED
151.07 RESERVED
151.08 PUBLIC FACILITIES STANDARDS
151.08.001 Purpose and General Regulations 151.08-1
151.08.002 Streets Improvement Criteria 151.08-6
151.08.003 Street Design Standards 151.08-11
151.08.004 Water Facilities 151.08-32
151.08.005 Sewerage Facilities 151.08-34
151.08.006 Surface Drainage and Storm Sewer Systems 151.08-48
151.08.007 Easement Planning 151.08-59
151.08.008 Electrical Service Design and Construction 151.08-59
151.08.009 Utility Trench Backfill Requirements 151.08-60
151.08.010 Bus Bench/Bus Shelter Requirements 151.08-67
151.08.011 Wireless Communication Facilities 151.08-69
151.09 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
151.09.001 Purpose 151.09-1
151.09.002 General Regulations 151.09-1
151.09.003 Computation of Off-Street Parking Requirements 151.09-2
151.09.004 Joint Parking Facilities 151.09-2
151.09.005 General Parking Lot Design Requirements 151.09-3
151.09.006 Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements 151.09-6
151.09.007 Off-Street Loading Requirements 151.09-9
151.10 SIGN REGULATIONS
151.10.001 Purpose 151.10-1
151.10.002 Measurement of Signs 151.10-1
151.10.003 Exemptions 151.10-1
151.10.004 Prohibited Signs 151.10-4
151.10.005 Permitted Signs: Residential Districts 151.10-6
151.10.006 Commercial Zoning Districts 151.10-7
151.10.007 Industrial Zoning Districts 151.10-9
151.10.008 Non-Conforming Signs 151.10-11
151.10.009 Special Use Permit 151.10-11
151.10.010 Street Address in Signs 151.10-12
151.10.011 Removal of Certain Signs 151.10-12
151.11 OUTDOOR LIGHT CONTROL
151.11.001 Purpose 151.11-1
151.11.002 Conformance with Applicable Codes 151.11-1
151.11.003 Definitions 151.11-1
151.11.004 General Requirements 151.11-1
151.11.005 Prohibitions 151.11-2
151.11.006 Permanent Exemptions 151.11-3
151.11.007 Procedures for Section Compliance 151.11-3
151.12 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, SITES AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
151.12.001 Application of Requirements 151.12-1
151.12.002 Reservation of Land for School Sites or Other Public Facilities 151.12-1
151.12.003 Dedication of Lad and/or Facilities 151.12-2
151.12.004 Development Fees 151.12-2
151.12.005 Credit for Useable Open Space 151.12-3
151.12.006 Exemptions 151.12-3
151.13 RESERVED
151.14 RESERVED
151.15 LANDSCAPING, WALLS, SCREENING AND BUFFER
151.15.001 Purpose 151.15-1
151.15.002 General Regulations 151.15-1
151.15.003 Native Plant Salvage 151.15-2
151.15.004 Landscaping 151.15-4
151.15.005 Walls and Screening Devices 151.15-08
151.15.006 Buffering and Screening Requirements 151.15-09
151.15.007 Low Water Use / Drought Tolerant Plant List 151.15-11
151.16 WATER CONSERVATION
151.16.001 Purpose 151.16-1
151.16.002 Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures 151.16-1
151.16.003 Water Conservation Guidelines 151.16-2
151.16.004 Water Use Regulations - All Property 151.16-3
151.17 ACCESS STANDARDS
151.17.001 Purpose 151.17-1
151.17.002 Access Points 151.17-1
151.17.003 Access to Parking Facilities 151.17-3
151.17.004 Access Across Parking Facilities 151.17-3
151.17.005 Access Across Land not Owned by Developer 151.17-3
151.18 SITE PLAN
151.18.001 Site Plan Required 151.18-1
151.18.002 Exemptions 151.18-1
151.18.003 Modified Site Plans 151.18-1
151.18.004 Site Plan and Support Documents 151.18-3
151.18.005 Significance of Approval 151.18-6
151.18.006 Fees 151.18-7
151.19 SUBDIVISION PLATTING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
151.19.001 Outline of Platting Procedures 151.19-1
151.19.002 Reapplication Stage 151.19-2
151.19.003 Preliminary Plat Stage 151.19-3
151.19.004 Preliminary Plat Submission Procedures 151.19-9
151.19.005 Final Plat Stage 151.19-11
151.19.006 Improvement Security 151.19-15
151.19.007 Fees 151.19-16
151.20 ARCHITECT & DESIGN REVIEW  
151.20.001 Purpose 151.20-1
151.20.002 Architecture and Design Review Required 151.20-2
151.20.003 Review Authority 151.20-3
151.20.004 Limitations on Design Review 151.20-4
151.20.005 Pre-Submission Design Review Process 151.20-5
151.20.006 Submittal Requirements 151.20-6
151.20.007 Action by Decision-Making Authority 151.20-7
151.20.008 Appeals 151.20-8
151.20.009 Effect 151.20-9
151.20.010 Failure to Comply With Conditions 151.20-10
151.21 RESERVED
151.22 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
151.22.001 Establishment of Districts 151.22-1
151.22.002 Required Conformity to District Regulations 151.22-2
151.22.003 Classification of Annexed Areas 151.22-3
151.22.004 Classification of Vacated Streets 151.22-3
151.22.005 Official Zoning Map 151.22-4
151.22.006 Reserved 151.22.006-1
151.22.007 Reserved 151.22.007-1
151.22.008 UR - Urban Ranch 151.22.008-1
151.22.009 SFR - Single Family Residence 151.22.009-1
151.22.010 MFR - Multi-Family Residence 151.22.010-1
151.22.011 MHR - Mobile Home Residence 151.22.011-1
151.22.012 RV - Recreation Vehicle Park 151.22.012-1
151.22.013 Reserved 151.22.013-1
151.22.014 Reserved 151.22.014-1
151.22.015 NC - Neighborhood Convenience 151.22.015-1
151.22.016 LC - Limited Commercial 151.22.016-1
151.22.017 OP - Office Professional 151.22.017-1
151.22.018 GC - General Commercial 151.22.018-1
151.22.019 Reserved 151.22.019-1
151.22.020 Reserved 151.22.020-1
151.22.021 Reserved 151.22.021-1
151.22.022 IP - Industrial Park 151.22.022-1
151.22.023 LI - Light Industrial 151.22.023-1
151.22.024 HI - Heavy Industrial 151.22.024-1
151.22.025 Reserved 151.22.025-1
151.22.026 Reserved 151.22.026-1
151.22.027 OS - Open Space 151.22.027-1
151.22.028 AA - Airport Space 151.22.028-1
151.22.029 FH - Flood Hazard 151.22.029-1
151.23 PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT
151.23.001 Definitions 151.23-1
151.23.002 Purpose 151.23-1
151.23.003 Site Locations 151.23-2
151.23.004 Site Development Standards 151.23-3
151.23.005 Project Density 151.23-3
151.23.006 Component Uses 151.23-4
151.23.007 Management of Common Properties 151.23-5
151.23.008 Submittal Procedures 151.23-5
151.23.009 Finding of Fact 151.23-14
151.23.010 Significance of Approval 151.23-17
151.23.011 Building Permits 151.23-17
151.23.012 Control of the Development After Completion 151.23-17
151.24 NON-CONFORMING USES
151.24.001 Purpose 151.24-1
151.24.002 Classification and Continuance of Non-Conformance 151.24-1
151.25 TEMPORARY USES
151.25.001 Authorization 151.25-1
151.25.002 Temporary Use Permit Required 151.25-1
151.25.003 Application and Procedures 151.25-1
151.25.004 Permitted Temporary Uses 151.25-2
151.25.005 Additional Regulations 151.25-4
151.26 CONDITIONAL USES
151.26.001 Purpose 151.26-1
151.26.002 Conditional Uses 151.26-1
151.26.003 Authority and Council Action 151.26-3
151.26.004 Locational Criteria 151.26-4
151.26.005 Application for Conditional Use 151.26-4
151.26.006 Notice of Public Hearings 151.26-5
151.26.007 Considerations By the Commission 151.26-6
151.26.008 Council Action 151.26-6
151.26.009 Revocation of Conditional Use Permit 151.26-7
151.26.010 Automatic Termination of Conditional Use 151.26-7
151.26.011 Fees 151.26-8
151.27 SPECIFIC PLAN
151.27.001 Purpose 151.27-1
151.27.002 Application and Submission Procedures 151.27-1
151.27.003 Coordination of Specific Plan Process 151.27-5
151.27.004 Commission Review 151.27-6
151.27.005 Council Review 151.27-8
151.27.006 Specific Plan Amendments 151.27-9
151.27.007 Implementation of the Specific Plan 151.27-10
151.27.008 Fees and Fees of Consultants 151.27-10
151.28 RESERVED
151.29 HOME OCCUPATIONS
151.29.001 General Provisions 151.29-1
151.29.002 Standards 151.29-1
151.29.003 Renewal and Permit Revocation 151.29-2
151.29.004 Short Term Sales Exempt 151.29-2
151.29.005 Validity of Permits 151.29-3
151.30 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
151.30.001 Creation, Membership, Terms of Office and Vacancies 151.30-1
151.30.002 Officers, Meetings, Rules and Record 151.30-1
151.30.003 Powers and Duties of the Board 151.30-2
151.30.004 Variances 151.30-2
151.30.005 Limitations on the Powers of the Board 151.30-3
151.30.006 Notice of Public Hearing 151.30-3
151.30.007 Public Hearing of Applications by Board 151.30-4
151.30.008 Appeals, Hearing and Stay of Procedures 151.30-7
151.30.009 Appeals from the Board 151.30-8
151.30.010 Fees 151.30-8
151.31 AMENDMENTS
151.31.001 Amendments 151.31-1
151.31.002 Types of Amendments 151.31-1
151.31.003 Application for Amendment 131.31-1
151.31.004 Notice of Public Hearing 151.31-1
151.31.005 Public Hearing of Applications by Commission 151.31-3
151.31.006 Appeal from the Denial of Amendment 151.31-8
151.31.007 Protest Against Amendments 151.31-8
151.31.008 Reconsideration of Denied Amendments 151.31-8
151.31.009 Fees 151.31-8
151.31.010 Significance of Approval and Restorations 151.31-8
151.32 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
151.32.001 Violations 151.32-1
151.32.002 Prohibition of Circumvention 151.32-1
151.32.003 Complaints Regarding Violations 151.32-1
151.32.004 Penalties 151.32-2
151.33 VALIDITY
151.33.001 Prior Ordinances Repealed 151.33-1
151.33.001 Severability 151.33-1
 
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