APPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONSAPPENDIX C – ZONING REGULATIONS\INDEX

       A

Accessory Dwelling   definition of, 3 103H

Accessory Use or Structure   definition of, 6 100A; general requirements, 3 102H; permitted uses, zoning permit, 6 100B; bulk regulations, 6 100C; use limitations, 6 101D

Access to Business and Industrial District   residential limitation, 3 103H

Adult Care Center   definition of, 2 102

Adult Care Home   definition of, 2 102; See also nursing or convalescent home, 2 102

Agreements, Private   rules of interpretation for, 2 100C

Agriculture   definition of, 2 102

Aircraft   definition of, 2 102

Airport   definition of, 2 102

Alley   definition of, 2 102

Alteration, Structural   definition of, 2 102; See structural alteration

Amateur Radio Operator   See height, maximum for exemption, 2 102

Amendments   general requirements, 11 100; proposed by, 11 100A; application, 11 100B; notice, 11 100D; hearing, conduct thereof, 11 100C and E; minutes, 11 100E4, 11 100F; table of comparability, 11 100E6, Appendix; voting, quorum, 11 100E4 and 7; hearing continued, 11 100E8 and 9; no quorum, 11 100E9; report on, 11 100F; change in text, 11 100G; change in district, factors, 11 100H; protest petition, 11 103; adoption by governing body, 11 104; judicial review, 11 106; See also project review, 11 102

Amusement Center   definition of, video games, 2 102

Animal Hospital or Clinic   definition of, 2 102

Animal or Fowl   definition of agriculture, 2 102

Annexed Land   zoning procedure, 3 103 I

Annual Community Event   temporary permit, 6 101; annual celebration, carnival, circus, musical festival, 6 101A

Annual Review   regulations, zoning administrator's master copy, 11 105

Antenna, Television and Radio   See definition of height, maximum for exemptions, 2 102; accessory uses, 6 100B7

Apartment   definition of, See dwelling, multiple family, 2 102

Appeal from Decision of Zoning Administrator   general requirements,

10 106; time for, 10 106A; application, 10 106B; stay of proceedings, 10 106C; notice, 10 103; hearing, 10 106D; decision, 10 106E; See also board of zoning appeals

Assisted Living Facility   definition of, 2 102

Auction Sign   See real estate sign, 7 101A7

Automobile Service Station   definition of, 2 102

Awning   definition of, 2 102; permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

       B

Basement   definition of, 2 102

Bay Window   permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Bed and Breakfast Home   definition of, home occupation, 2 102

Bed and Breakfast Inn   definition of, 2 102

Billboard Sign   state sign regulations, 7 100; advertising, 7 101A1

Board of Zoning Appeals   meaning of, 2 101A11; planning commission designation, 10 100; general procedures, voting, 10 101; jurisdiction, 10 102; judicial review, 10 105

Boarding or Rooming House   definition of, 2 102; home occupation, 6 102B3

Building   definition of, 2 102

Building Setback   definition of, See setback, building, proposed rights-of way, 2 102; platted, 3 103B

Bulk Regulations   definition of, 2 102; general requirements, 3 102E; utility and communication facilities exemption, 3 103G; accessory uses, 6 100C

Business and Professional Office    definition of, 2 102

       C

Campground   definition of, 2 102

Canopy   definition of, 2 102; permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Capacity in Persons   definition of, 2 102

Carport   definition of, 2 102; not permitted obstruction, 3 103F1; See also garage

Car Wash   definition of, 2 102

Change in Ownership or Operator   right to continue, 8 100

Change in Use   nonconforming, 8 103H; zoning permits, 9 101A; occupancy certificates, 9 101B

Child Care Center   definition of, See child care facilities, 2 102

Child Care Facilities   definition of, 2 102

Chimney   permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Citizen Band Operator   See height, maximum for exemption, 2 102

City Clerk   duties, 9 100B

Common Lot Line Housing   See dwelling, attached

Communication Structure   See definition of height, maximum for exemptions, 2 102; lot size and bulk regulations exemption, 3 103G; accessory uses, 6 100B7

Conditional Use   definition of, 2 102; general requirements, 3 102C; See also individual zoning districts for list of conditional uses, Article 4; status of existing or reclassified, 8 106; application, 10 108A; notice, 10 103; hearing, 10 108B; standards, 10 108C; conditions, 10 108D; decision, record, 10 108E; validity period, 10 108F; See also board of zoning appeals

Condominium   definition of, 2 102; lot size requirements, 3 102D2; bulk regulations, 3 102E2

Construction Project   contractor's office and storage, 6 101C

Contradictory Regulations   rules of interpretation for, 2 100B

Corner Lot   definition of, See lot, corner, 2 102

       D

Damaged Structure or Use   nonconforming, 8 102C, 8 103F

Day Care Home   definition of, See child care facilities, 2 102

Daylight Window   permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Deck   not permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Deed Restriction   rules of interpretation for, See private agreements, 2 100C

Density   definition of, 2 102

Dental Clinic   definition of, See medical, dental or health clinic,  2 102

Developer   definition of, 2 102

District   definition of, 2 102; See also zoning districts

Dog Kennel   definition of, 2 102

Drive in Establishment   definition of, 2 102

Dwelling   definition of, 2 102

Dwelling, Attached   definition of, common lot line housing, 2 102

Dwelling, Detached   definition of, 2 102

Dwelling, Multiple Family   definition of, 2 102

Dwelling, Single Family   definition of, 2 102; See also dwelling, detached

Dwelling, Two Family   definition of, 2 102; See also dwelling, attached

Dwelling Unit   definition of, 2 102

       E

Earth Sheltered Dwelling   definition of, 2 102

Easement   definition of, 2 102; dedication thereof, 3 103K, 9 101A2; construction on or over, 9 101A3

Eaves and Gutters   permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Effective Date   amendments, 11 104; regulations, 12 101

Electric Transmission Line Tower   See height, maximum for exemption, 2 102

Enforcement   zoning administrator, city attorney, 9 102A; See also violations

Exception   See conditional use

Exemptions from Regulations   list of use exemptions, 3 100E

Existing or Reclassified Special or Conditional Uses   status of, 8 106

       F

Family   definition of, 2 102

Family Day Care Home   definition of, See child care facilities, 2 102

Fees   fee schedule, 9 104

Fence   definition of, 2 102; permitted obstruction, 3 103F 2 through 5; screening requirements, 3 104; zoning permit, 6 100B; See also wall

Firearms - home occupation definition, 6-102A

Fire Escapes   permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Fireworks   zoning permit, 6 101; temporary use, 6 101H

Flagpole   See definition of height,  maximum for exemption, 2 102; permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Floodplain Management Regulations   regulations, See Appendix

Floor Area   definition of, 2 102; required parking spaces, 5 101

Fraternal and Service Club   definition of, 2 102

Frontage   definition of, 2 102

Front Lot Line   definition of, See lot line, front, 2 102

Front Yard   definition of, See yard, front, corner lot, 2 102; average setback in existing residential, 3 103C

       G

Garage, Private   definition of, 2 102; not permitted obstruction,3 103F1; setback requirements for attached and detached, 5 100A4; zoning permit, 6 100B; accessory use, 6 100B1; bulk regulations, 6 100C; use limitations, 6 100D1; home occupation, 6 102B1

Garage, Repair   definition of, 2 102

Garage Sale Sign   right of way location, 7 102K; exemption, 7 103A5

Garage Sales   frequency, 6 101F

Garden Store   definition of, 2 102

Governing Body   meaning of, 2 101A7; adoption of amendments, 11 104; regulations, 12 101; ordinance, Appendix

“Grandfather Clause”   general, Article 8

Group Boarding Home   definition of,         See child care facilities, 2 102

Group Day Care Home   definition of, See child care facilities, 2 102

Group Home   definition of, 2 102; See also dwelling, single family

       H

Hazardous Waste Facility   definition of, 2 102

Health Clinic   definition of, See medical, dental or health clinic, 2 102

Height, Maximum   definition of, grade, exemptions for, 2 102

Home Occupation   general requirements, 3 102J; authorization, zoning permit, 6 102; definition of, 6 102A; use limitations, 6 102B; permitted, 6 102C; prohibited, 6 102D; sign, 7 104A

Hotel   definition of, 2 102

       I

Ideological Signs   exemption,        7 103A9

Interior Lot   definition of, See lot, interior, 2 102

       J K

Judicial Review   court action, time limit, 11 106

Jurisdiction, Zoning   See zoning jurisdiction, 1 103

       L

Landscaping   definition of, 2 102; screening and landscaping requirements, 3 104

Liability   zoning administrator, 9 102B

Licensing Regulation   rules of interpretation, 2 100E

Loading and Unloading   See off-street loading and unloading

Lot   definition of, See lot, zoning, 2 102

Lot Area   definition of, 2 102

Lot Coverage   definition of, 2 102

Lot Depth   definition of, 2 102

Lot Line   definition of, 2 102

Lot of Record   definition of, 2 102; nonconforming, 8 100, 8 101

Lot, Reverse Frontage   definition of, 2 102

Lot Size Requirements   definition of, 2 102; general requirements, 3 102D; utility and communication facilities exemption, 3 103G

Lot Width   definition of, 2 102

       M

Manufactured Home or Mobile Home   definitions of, 2 102; See also dwelling; replacement of, 3 103N 1 and 2; as storage or office, 3 103N; See also residential-design manufactured home

Manufactured Home Park    definition of, 2 102; district, 4 103

Measurements   measuring distances, 2 101A13

Medical Clinic   definition of, See medical, dental or health clinic, 2 102

Microwave Transmitting and Relay Tower   See definition of height, maximum, 2 102

Mini Storage Facility   definition of, 2 102

Model Home   sales office, 6 101C

Modular Home   definition of, 2 102

Motel   definition of, See hotel, 2 102

Moving Structure   See structure

       N

Nonconforming Lot of Record   definition of, 2 102, 8 100A; residential districts, 8 101A; other districts, 8 101B

Nonconforming Structure   definition of, 2 102, 8 100B; continuation, 8 103A; enlargement, repair or alteration, 8 102B; damage, 8 102C; moving, 8 102D; residential, 8 104; nonresidential, 8 105; registration, 8-107

Nonconforming Use   definition of, 2 102, 8 100C; continuation, 8 103A; repair, 8 103B; alteration, 8 103C; extension, 8 103D; enlargement, 8 103E; damage, 8 103F; moving, 8 103G; change in use, 9 103H; abandonment, 8 103J; residential, 8 104; nonresidential, 8 105; registration, 8-107

Nursing or Convalescent Home   definition of, 2 102

       O

Obstructions Permitted in Yards   permitted obstructions, 3 103F

Occupancy Certificate   definition of, 2 102; compliance requirements, 9 101B; application, 9 101B1; completion and inspection, subdivision regulations requirements, 9 101B2a; issuance period, temporary, 9 101B2b

Off Street Loading and Unloading    requirements, 5 103

Off Street Parking   general requirements, 3 102G; general provisions for design, maintenance and plan approval, zoning permit, 5 100; handicapped parking, 5 100A5j; required spaces, 5 101; off-premises parking areas, 5 102

Open Land, Uses of   compliance of, 3 100D

Ordinance   effectuating, 11 104; incorporating regulations, Appendix

       P Q

Parking Space   See off street parking

Patio   permitted obstruction, See also patio cover, 3 103F1

Penalties   See violations

Permit, Existing Zoning   effect on, 2 100F

Permitted Use   definition of, 2 102; general requirements, 3 102A; See also individual zoning districts for list of permitted uses, Article 4

Person   legal entities included, 2 101A5

Planning Commission   meaning of, 2 101A9; adoption of regulations, 12 101

Political Sign   exemption, 7 103A8

Porch   not permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

Portable Sign   regulations, 7 102L

Premises   definition of, 2 102

Preschool   definition of, See child care facilities, 2 102

Principal Structure   definition of, 2 102

Principal Use   definition of, 2 102

Private Club   definition of, 2 102; See also fraternal or service club

Professional Office   definition of, 2 102

Project Review   public improvements, facilities, utilities, 11 102

Protest Petition   filing, procedure, 11 103

Purpose of Zoning District   See introductory paragraph for each district, Article 4

Purpose of Regulations   purpose generally, 1 101

       R

Real Estate Sign   right of way location, 7 102K; exemption, 7 103B5

Rear Lot Line   definition of, See lot line, rear, 2 102

Rear Yard   definition of, See yard, rear, 2 102

Recreational Vehicle   definition of, 2 102; storage of, camping trailers, motor homes, boats, 6 100B4

Recycling Center   definition of small, large or processing, 2 102; accessory uses, 6 100B12; zoning permit, 6 101; temporary uses, 6 101G

Rehabilitation Home   definition of, 2 102

Repair or Maintenance of Structure   See definition of structural alteration, 2 102; alterations regulated, 3 100C; nonconforming, 8 102B, 8 103B

Residential Building   definition of, 2 102

Residential Center   definition of,   2 102

Residential Design  Manufactured 

Home   definition of, restrictive covenants, 2 102; See also manufactured home or mobile home

Restaurant   definition of, 2 102

Restrictive Covenant   rules of interpretation for, See private agreements, 2 100C

Retail   definition of, 2 102

Rezoning   See amendments

Right of Way, Proposed   See definition of setback, building, 2 102; dedication thereof, 3 103K, 9 101A2

Roof Structures    See definition of height, maximum for exemptions, 2 102

Rooming House   See boarding or rooming house

Rules of Word Construction   definition of selected words, 2 101; undefined words and terms, 2 101C

       S

Salvage Yard   definition of, unlicensed or inoperative motor vehicles, 2 102

Satellite Dish Antenna   zoning permit, 6 100B; requirements for, 6 100B6

Screening   definition of, 2 102; requirements, 3 104

Seasonal Sales   Christmas trees, 6 101B; farm produce, 6 101D; retail goods, 6 101E

Service Station   definition of, See automobile service station, 2 102

Severability   unconstitutionality, invalidity, 12 100

Sewer Facilities   general requirement, 3 103J

Side Lot Line   definition of, See lot line, side, 2 102

Side Yard   definition of, See yard, side, 2 102

Sign   definition of, 2 102; general requirements, 3 102K; functional classifications, 7 101A; structural types, 7 101B; general standards, 7 102; location on or over right of-way or easement, 7 102K; damaged or unsafe, 7 102M; exemptions, 7 103; district regulations, 7 104; home occupation, 7 104A

Sign of Governmental Body   general exemption, also exempts school board, 7 103A1

Solar Equipment   See definition of height, maximum for exemption, 2 102; accessory use, 6 100B6

Special Use   definition of, 2 102; general requirements, 3 102B; See also individual zoning districts for list of special uses, Article 4; status of existing or reclassified, 8 106; general requirements, conditions, approval procedure, protest petition, 11 101; factors as guidelines, 11 100H; See also amendments and protest petitions

Statutory Authority   applicable state statutes, 1 102

Storage, Outdoor   definition of, 2 102; accessory use, 6 100B13; manufactured home or mobile home as storage structure, 3 103N3; See also individual zoning districts for use limitations

Storage Structure   zoning permit, 6 100B; accessory use, 6 100B3; bulk regulations, 6 100C; use limitations, 6 100D1; home occupation, 6 102B1

Structure   definition of, 2 102; moving, 3 100A, 3 103M; new, 3 100A; new uses, 3 100B, 8 103H; number of on a zoning lot, 3 103A; See also nonconforming structure and nonconforming use

Structural Alteration   definition of, 2 102; compliance requirements, 3 100C

Swimming Pool   accessory use, fencing, 6 100B8

       T

Table of Comparability   lesser changes, republication, renotification, special uses, 11 100E6, Appendix

Tavern   definition of, 2 102

Temporary Use or Structure   general requirements, 3 102I; temporary uses permitted, zoning permit, 6 101

Through Lot   definition of, See lot, through, 2 102

       U

Unlawful Uses   status of, 2 100D

Unlicensed or Inoperative Motor

Vehicles   See definition of salvage yard, 2 102

Use Regulations   definition of, 2 102; use limitation, 3 102F; See also individual zoning districts for use limitations, Article 4

Uses   open land, 3 100D; number of on a zoning lot, 3 103A

Utility   exemptions, 3 100E1; lot size and bulk regulations,3 103G

       V

Variance   general requirements, use variance, 10 107; authorized, 10 107C; application, 10 107A; notice, 10 103; hearing, 10 107B; statutory findings of fact, 10 107D1; conclusions from evidence; 10 107D2; conditions, 10 107E; decision, record, 10 107F; validity period, 10 107G; See also board of zoning appeals

Vesting of Development Rights    status of single family residential development, 2 100G

Veterinarian Clinic   definition of, See animal hospital or clinic, 2 102

Video Games   See amusement centers, 2 102

Violations   penalties, 9 103A; remedies, 9 103B; flood plain, 9 103C

Vision Triangle   definition of, central business district exception, 2 102; general requirements, 3 103 O

       W X

Wall   definition of fence, 2 102; permitted obstruction, 3 103F 2 through 5; decorative perimeter boundary and entryway to subdivision, 3 103F3; See also fence

Water Tower   See definition of height, maximum for exemption, 2 102

Water Facilities   general requirement, 3 103J

Wind Energy Conversion System   See definition of height, maximum, 2 102; accessory use, 6 100B14

Window Well   permitted obstruction, 3 103F1; See also daylight window

Wing Wall   not permitted obstruction, 3 103F1

       Y

Yard   definition of,2 102; open land, 3 103D; general restrictions, 3 102E; permitted obstructions, 3 103F

Yard Sales   frequency, 6 101F

       Z

Zoning Administrator   definition of, 2 102; duties, 9 100A; enforcement, 9 102A; liability, 9 102B; reports, 9 105

Zoning Districts   establishment of, 3 101A; districts listed below contain the related provisions for permitted, special and conditional uses; lot size requirements; bulk regulations and use limitations:

R 1 Residential, 4 101; R-2

Multiple-Family Residential, 4 102;

MH 1 Manufactured Home Park, 4 103;

B 1 Central Business, 4 104;

B 2 Service Business, 4 105;

B-3 Interchange Business, 4-106

I 1 Light Industrial, 4 107;

I 2 Heavy Industrial, 4 108;

P-O Protective Overlay, 4-109

Zoning Jurisdiction   regulations applicable to, area covered, 1 103

Zoning Lot   definition of, See lot, zoning, 2 102; number of structures or uses on, 3 103A

Zoning Maps   boundaries, 3 101B2, 3 101C, 3 101D; certificate, revision, 9 100A9; incorporation by reference, ordinance, Appendix

Zoning Permit   effect on existing, 2 100F; definition of, 2 102; screening, 3 104; accessory uses, 6 100B; temporary uses, 6 101; home occupations, 6 102; null and void, 9 101A1; subdivision regulations requirements, 9 101A2; construction on or over easement, 9 101A3; grad-ing, 9 101A4; application, 9 101A5; period to issue, 9 101A6; validity, 9 101A7