Land Development Code
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ADDENDUM
SECTION 201: DEFINITIONS
SECTION 506: NEW CONNECTION TO PUBLIC STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
SECTION 507: CONSTRUCTION OF A STORMWATER SYSTEM
SECTION 508: DISTURBANCE OF LESS THAN ONE (1) ACRE OF LAND
SECTION 509: DISTRUBANCE OF ONE (1) ACRE OR MORE THAN ONE (1) ACRE OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
SECTION 510: DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 200 FEET OF WA WATERWAY, FLOODPLAIN OF WETLAND
SECTION 713: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 1: PURPOSE, APPLICATION AND SEVERABILITY
SECTION 101: TITLE
SECTION 102: PURPOSE
SECTION 103: AUTHORITY
SECTION 104: SEVERABILITY
CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 201: DEFINITIONS
A. Interpretation
B. Official plan
C. General definitions
D. Transit Oriented Development
E. Flood plain management definitions
F. Sewer regulation definitions
G. Sign regulation definitions
SECTION 202: GENERAL RULES
A. Generally
B. Gender
C. Number
D. Tense
E. Year
F. Shall; should; may; will; includes
CHAPTER 3: DECISION MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
SECTION 301: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SECTION 302: PLANNING COMMISSION
A. Creation
B. Powers and duties
C. Membership
D. Qualifications
E. Officers
F. Quorum
G. Decisions
SECTION 303: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A. Creation
B. Powers and duties
C. Membership
D. Qualifications
E. Officers
F. Quorum
G. Decisions
SECTION 304: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
A. Composition
B. Duties and responsibilities of the Planning Department
C. Duties of the Development Director
D. Duties of the Administrative Officer
SECTION 305: PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
CHAPTER 4: REGULATION OF LAND USE ACTIVITIES
SECTION 401: APPROVALS REQUIRED
SECTION 402: PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
SECTION 403: EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
SECTION 404: EFFECT OF PRIOR APPROVALS
CHAPTER 5: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES
SECTION 501: PROCEDURES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
A. Pre-application conference
B. Filing of applications
C. Determination of completeness
D. Notice of public hearings and public meetings
E. Public hearing procedures
F. Public meetings
G. Computation of time
SECTION 502: APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW UNDER CHAPTER 6 AND 7
A. Zoning permit requirement
B. Approval of permitted uses
C. Approval of conditional uses
D. Approval of temporary uses
E. Exposition center PUD
F. Commercial PUD
G. Professional Office Development
H. Agriculture PUD
I. Approval of site plans
J. Approval of home occupations
K. Approval of signs
L. Approval of accessory apartments
M. Approval of activities regarding nonconforming uses
N. Approval of activities regarding noncomplying structures
O. Approval of development activities on existing small lots
P. Planned residential development
Q. Telecommunications
SECTION 503: SUBDIVISIONS
A. Purpose
B. Classification
C. Public meetings/public hearings
D. Waivers
E. General standards of review
F. Concurrent reviews
G. Effects of approval or denial
H. Application submittal requirements
I. Time limitations
J. Consolidated applications
K. Filing of approved subdivision final plat
L. Plat void if revised after approval
M. Appeals
SECTION 504: APPROVAL OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PUBLIC SEWERS
A. Review requirement
B. Review standards
C. Application Requirements
D. Review procedures
E. Appeals
F. Expiration of approvals
SECTION 505: APPROVAL OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PRIVATE SEWERS
A. Review requirement
B. Review standards
C. Review procedures
D. Appeals
E. Expiration of approvals
SECTION 506: APPROVAL OF WAIVERS TO STANDARDS OF CHAPTER 12-NOISE
A. Review required
B. Review standards
C. Review procedures
D. Appeals/waivers
E. Appeals
SECTION 507: APPROVAL OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PUBLIC WATER LINES
A. Review requirement
B. Review procedures and standards
C. Expiration of approvals
D. Appeals
SECTION 508: APPROVAL OF ACTIVITIES INVOLVING PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY
A. Review requirement
B. Review procedures and standards
C. Expiration of approvals
D. Appeals
SECTION 509: ACTIVITIES INVOLVING ACCESS TO PUBLIC ROADS
A. Review required
B. Review procedures and standards
C. Application requirements
D. Expiration of approvals
SECTION 510: ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
A. Purpose
B. Requirement for certificate of occupancy
C. Temporary certificate of occupancy
D. Requirements
SECTION 511: GENERAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
A. Purpose
B. Review requirement
C. Conceptual plan
CHAPTER 6: ZONING DISTRICTS REGULATIONS
SECTION 600: OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
A. Map changes
B. Map interpretation
SECTION 601: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 1 (M-F1)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Planned Unit Development
SECTION 602: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 2 (M-F2)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Planned Unit Development
SECTION 603: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 3 (M-F3)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Maximum number of dwelling units
E. Permitted and conditional uses
F. Parking requirements
G. Building height
H. Planned Unit Development
SECTION 604: VILLAGE CENTER (VC)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Special review procedures
F. Parking
G. Building height-
H. Drive - Through's
SECTION 605: HIGHWAY-ARTERIAL (HA)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Planned unit development
SECTION 606: MULTI-FAMILY/MIXED-USE-1 DISTRICT (MF-MU1)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Planned unit development
SECTION 607: MULTI-FAMILY/MIXED-USE-2 DISTRICT (MF-MU2)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Planned unit development
SECTION 608: TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
A. Purpose
B. Applicability
C. Density/lot coverage
D. Setback requirements
E. Building Frontage, Façade and Entry
F. Building height
G. Permitted and Conditional Uses
H. Access to Public Street
I. Parking Requirements and Location
J. Street and Sidewalk Regulations
K. Planned Unit Development
L. Special Uses
SECTION 609: RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE (R-O)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Special standards for residential conversions
H. Special standards for office conversions
I. Standards for existing non-residential structures
SECTION 610: OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
SECTION 611: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building heights
G. Special standards
SECTION 612: PLANNED EXPOSITION (P-E)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building heights
G. Exposition center PUD
SECTION 613: PLANNED AGRICULTURE (P-A)
A. Purpose
B. Density/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
G. Agriculture PUD
SECTION 614: FLOOD PLAIN (F-P)
A. Review procedures
B. Base flood elevations and floodway limits
C. Development standards
D. Duties and responsibilities of staff
E. Variances to the development standards
SECTION 615: MIXED COMMERCIAL USE DISTRICT (MCU)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
- A. Planned unit development
SECTION 616: PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT
SECTION 617: NORTH LINCOLN STREET OVERLAY DISTRICT (NLO)
A. Purpose
B. Permitted uses
C. Dimensional standards
D. Density/lot coverage
SECTION 618: RESIDENTIAL 1 (R-1)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
SECTION 619: RESIDENTIAL 2 (R-2)
A. Purpose
B. Lot size/lot coverage
C. Setback requirements
D. Permitted and conditional uses
E. Parking requirements
F. Building height
A. District abbreviations
B. Permitted uses
C. Conditional uses
D. Special uses
E. The use chart
CHAPTER 7: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SECTION 701: PURPOSE
SECTION 702: APPLICABILITY
SECTION 703: PARKING AND LOADING
A. Purpose of parking and loading provisions
B. Loading requirements
C. Off-street parking requirements
D. Drive-through facilities
E. Parking or storage of junk vehicles
F. Parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas
G. Parking of recreational vehicles
Parking of recreational vehicles on public property
I. Vehicles for sale
J. Parking of storage trailers, storage boxes and similar structures
K. Other parking standards and applicability
SECTION 704: LIGHTING
A. Purpose
B. General standards
C. Review of lighting plans
D. Parking lot illumination
E. Illumination of building facades and landscape
F. Roadway lighting
G. Recreation facility lighting
H. Review of lighting plans
I. Lighting gas station/convenience store aprons & canopies where allowed
J. Lighting of exterior display/sales areas
SECTION 705: CURB CUT AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC STREETS
A. Purpose
B. Residential uses
C. Commercial
D. General standards
E. Alterations within public right of way
SECTION 706: ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
A. Purpose
B. General requirements
C. Set-back exceptions
D. Satellite dish antennae
E. Residential garages
F. Storage sheds, other structures
G. Outdoor business activities
H. Recycling centers
I. Solid waste collection point
J. Dumpsters or other trash containers
K. Tennis, basketball or volleyball court
L. Swimming pools
M. Garage sales, yard sales
SECTION 707: FENCES
A. Purpose
B. Standards
C. Exceptions
SECTION 708: SCREENING/BUFFERING
A. Purpose
B. Standards
SECTION 709: PRIVATE STREETS
A. Standards
B. Existing private streets
SECTION 710 VISIBILITY TRIANGLES
A. Purpose
B. Intersections
C. Driveways
D. Exceptions
SECTION 711: HOME OCCUPATIONS
A. Purpose
B. Review criteria
SECTION 712: OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS
SECTION 713: STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
SECTION 714: SIGN STANDARDS
A. Temporary signs
B. Number of signs
C. Computation of sign area
D. Wall signs
E. Number of wall signs
F. Projecting signs
G. Window signs
H. Awnings
I. Freestanding signs
J. Number of freestanding signs-
K. Subdivision, multi-family, and school entrance signs
L. Location and height requirements
M. Sign illumination and signs containing lights
N. Miscellaneous restrictions and prohibitions
O. Maintenance of signs
P. Unlawful cutting of trees or shrubs
SECTION 715: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
A. Balloon test
B. Criteria for approval and conditions
C. Continuing obligations for wireless telecommunication facilities
D. Removal of abandoned or unused facilities
SECTION 716: RESERVED
SECTION 717: FAMILY CARE FACILITIES
A. Purpose
B. General standards
C. Day care facility standards
D. Standards of review
E. Zoning Board actions
F. Exemptions
SECTION 718: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A. Purpose/applicability
B. Noise
C. Odor
D. Explosives
E. Smoke and particulate matter
F. Hazardous materials
G. Visual impact
H. Gas transmission lines and facilities
SECTION 719: LANDSCAPE AND TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
A. Purpose and intent
B. Tree protection
C. Street trees
D. Landscaping
E. Approved plant materials
F. Minimum planting specifications
G. Performance bond
SECTION 720: LOT FRONTAGE
A. Lot frontage
B. Required frontage
SECTION 721: ACCESSORY APARTMENTS
A. Purpose
B. Standards
C. Commission action
SECTION 722: CONVERSION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SECTION 723: PROFESSION OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT
SECTION 724: PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
A. Planned residential development
B. Design considerations
C. Multifamily dwellings
SECTION 725: RAISING, KEEPING, OR HARBORING LIVESTOCK
SECTION 726: ABANDONMENT OF STRUCTURES
SECTION 801: NON-CONFORMING USES
A. Expansion of non-conforming uses
B. Change of use
C. Discontinuation of a non-conforming use
SECTION 802: NON-COMPLYING STRUCTURES
A. Disclaimer
B. Maintenance, repair and expansion
C. Reconstruction
SECTION 803: TERMINATION, NON-CONFORMING/NON-COMPLYING STATUS
SECTION 804: EXISTING SMALL LOTS
SECTION 805: NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
SECTION 806: REMOVAL OF NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
SECTION 901: PURPOSE
SECTION 902: REQUIRED PERMITS
SECTION 903: APPLICABILITY
SECTION 904: GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
SECTION 905: GENERAL STANDARDS
A. Conformity with other regulations
B. Site suitability
C. Public facilities
D. Protection of significant features
E. Subdivision name
F. Lot requirements
G. Boundary adjustments
SECTION 906: STREETS
A. General standards
B. Arrangement
C. Design
D. Deadends
E. Dedications
F. Street utilities easements
G. Right-of-way widths
H. Curb cuts
SECTION 907: EASEMENTS
SECTION 908: RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE
SECTION 909: PEDESTRIAN AND BIKEWAY STANDARDS
SECTION 910: INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 911: MONUMENTS AND LOT CORNER MARKERS
SECTION 912: STREET LIGHTS
SECTION 913: UTILITY LINES
SECTION 914: INSTALLATION/GUARANTEES
A. Performance bond
B. Acceptance of streets and open space
SECTION 915: AS BUILT PLANS
SECTION 916: OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 917: WAIVERS/EXCEPTIONS
A. Standards
SECTION 1001: SECTIONS 502, 503, 506 and 510
SECTION 1002: SECTIONS 504, 505, 507, 508 and 509
SECTION 1101: SEWER USE RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. Building sewers and connections
B. Use of sewers
C. Use of the public sewers
D. Powers and authority of inspectors
E. Penalties
F. Validity
G. Charges for debt service and operation/maintenance
H. Commercial and industrial cost recovery system
I. Private sewage disposal
J. Private sewers
K. Pump stations
SECTION 1102: SEWER ALLOCATION
A. Allocation of capacity
B. Expiration of allocations
C. Assignability of allocations
D. Administration
CHAPTER 14: WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND USE
SECTION 1401: APPLICABILITY
SECTION 1402: APPLICATIONS
SECTION 1403: METER REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1404: WATER DAMAGE
SECTION 1405: DISCONTINUATION
SECTION 1406: ABATEMENT
SECTION 1407: WATER USAGE
SECTION 1408: FIRE HYDRANTS
SECTION 1409: WATER METERS
SECTION 1410: MULTIPLE USE OF METERS
SECTION 1411: METER FAILURES
SECTION 1412: WATER METER CONNECTIONS
SECTION 1413: PAYMENT
SECTION 1414: DELINQUENT PAYMENTS
SECTION 1415: OTHER VILLAGE RIGHTS
SECTION 1416: WATER SUPPLY
A. Off-site
B. Exception
C. Private water lines
D. Construction drawings and technical specifications
SECTION 1417: PENALTIES
SECTION 1601
SECTION 1701: ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS
A. Purpose
B. Filing of application
C. Staff review
D. Interested persons
E. Appeals
F. Standards of review
SECTION 1702: APPEALS OF STAFF DECISIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 502
A. Purpose
B. Notice of appeal
C. Action by the Zoning Board of Adjustment
D. Standards of review
SECTION 1703: REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTERS 6 and 7
A. Purpose
B. Action by Zoning Board of Adjustment
C. Standards of review
D. Effect of approval or denial
SECTION 1704: APPEALS OF STAFF DECISIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A. Purpose
B. Notice of appeal
C. Action by the Planning Commission
D. Standard of review
SECTION 1705: APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A. Purpose
B. Notice of appeal
C. Action by the Board of Trustees
D. Standard of review
E. Matters not requiring a public hearing
F. Decisions of Board of Trustees
SECTION 1706: APPEALS FROM BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS
SECTION 1707: APPEALS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS
APPENDIX A: PUBLIC WORKS SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 101: TITLE, PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
A. Title
B. Purpose
C. Applicability
SECTION 102: STREET SPECIFICATIONS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Preparation of subgrade
SECTION 103: GRAVEL BASE - BOTTOM COURSE
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Preparation of subgrade
SECTION 104: CRUSHER RUN - TOP COURSE
A. Description
B. Materials
SECTION 105: BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT
A. Description
B. Material
C. Construction methods
SECTION 106: CEMENT CONCRETE CURB
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 107: GRANITE CURB
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction
SECTION 108: CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
A. Description
B. Materials‑
C. Construction methods
D. Handicapped access
SECTION 109: CEMENT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY APRONS (PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL DRIVES)
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 110: BITUMINOUS CONCRETE DRIVEWAY APRONS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 111: RIGHT OF WAY MONUMENTS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 112: WATER DISTRIBUTION SPECIFICATIONS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Gate valves
D. Construction methods
SECTION 113: HYDRANTS
SECTION 114: SERVICE CONNECTIONS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 115: SANITARY SEWER SPECIFICATIONS
A. Description
B. Installation
C. Materials
D. Construction methods
SECTION 116: SERVICE CONNECTIONS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 117: STORM SEWER SPECIFICATIONS - STORM DRAINS
A. Description
B. Materials
C. Construction methods
SECTION 118: RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
A. Laying of pipes, conduits
B. Poles, wires, overhead structures, and cutting & trimming of trees
C. General conditions
D. Street lights
SECTION 119: INSPECTION
A. Streets, curbs and sidewalks
B. Storm drainage systems
C. Sewer system
D. Water mains
SECTION 120: FINAL INSPECTION CHECK LIST
A. Streets, curbs, and sidewalks
B. Storm drainage systems
C. Sewer system
D. Water system
E. As built plans
SECTION 121: VARIATIONS AND WAIVERS
DETAIL PLANS
Street detail - Typical plan
Street detail - Typical section
Street detail - Curb and concrete sidewalk
Street detail - Residential driveway apron
Street detail - Commercial/Industrial driveway apron
Street detail - Sidewalk ramp
Water distribution details - Mains & hydrants
Water distribution details - Service connection
Water Meter Minimum Clearance - ¾" Meter
Water Meter Minimum Clearance- 1", 1 ½" & 2" Meters
Sanitary sewer details - Manholes
Sanitary sewer details - Service connection
Chimney service connection for deep sewer
Water & sanitary sewer or separation and crossing detail
Trench detail
Storm sewer detail - Precast concrete catch basin
Underdrain detail
Mailbox post detail
DISTRICT LOT REQUIREMENTS
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