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  2. CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  3. Article 11.9. Nonresidential Building or Structure Code

Sec. 11.9.5. Maintenance Standards for Nonresidential Buildings and Structures

All nonresidential buildings and structures shall be free of all conditions that are dangerous and injurious to the public health, safety, and welfare of occupants or members of the general public. The existence of any of the following conditions shall be deemed to be dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare for which a public necessity exists for the repair, closing, or demolition of such building or structure and must be corrected in accordance with the provisions of this Article:

  1. Interior walls, vertical studs, partitions, supporting members, sills, joists, rafters, or other basic structural members that list, lean, or buckle to such an extent as to render the building unsafe, that are rotted, deteriorated or damaged, and that have holes or cracks which might admit rodents.
  2. Exterior walls that are not structurally sound or free from defects and damages or capable of bearing imposed loads safely. Where a wall of a building has become exposed as a result of demolition of adjacent buildings, such wall must have all doors, windows, vents, or other similar openings closed with material of the type comprising the wall. The exposed wall shall be painted, stuccoed, or bricked and sufficiently weatherproofed to prevent deterioration of the wall.
  3. Floors or roofs which have improperly distributed loads, which are overloaded, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used. Floors or roofs shall have adequate supporting members and strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used. Roofs shall be kept structurally sound and shall be maintained in such a manner so as to prevent rain or other objects from penetrating into the interior of the building.
  4. Damage by fire, wind, or other causes rendering the building unsafe.
  5. Dilapidation, decay, unsanitary conditions, or disrepair, dangerous to the health and safety of the occupants or members of the general public.
  6. Lack of adequate ventilation, light, heating, or sanitary facilities to such extent as to endanger the health, safety or general welfare of the occupants or members of the general public.
  7. Buildings and structures including their environs that have accumulations of garbage, trash, or rubbish. All garbage and solid waste shall be in approved containers or stored in a safe and sanitary manner.
  8. Buildings and structures that have loose and insufficiently anchored overhanging objects, posing a danger to persons or property.
  9. Buildings and structures including their environs that have insufficiently protected holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions, and other dangerous impediments on or around walks, driveways, parking lots, alleyways, or other areas accessible to and generally used by persons on or around the premises.
  10. Buildings and structures that have cracked or broken glass, loose shingles, loose wood, crumbling stone or brick, loose or broken plastic, other dangerous objects or similar hazardous conditions. Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in such material or treated in such a manner as to prevent deterioration and shall be repaired or replaced with like or similar material according to its original use.
  11. Buildings and structures that have objects or elements protruding from building walls or roofs, which are unsafe or not properly secured or which can create a hazard such as abandoned electrical boxes and conduits, wires, brackets, and similar objects.
  12. Chimneys, flues, and vent attachments thereto which are not structurally sound. Chimneys, flues, gas vents, or other draft-producing equipment shall provide sufficient draft to develop the rated output of the connected equipment, shall be structurally safe, durable, smoke-tight, and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases.
  13. Exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs, or fire escapes which are not structurally sound . All exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs, and fire escapes shall be provided with banisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling, and the same shall be kept sound, in good repair, and free of defects.
  14. Cornices which are not structurally sound or are rotten or weakened. Any rotten or weakened areas shall be repaired and/or replaced. All exposed wood shall be treated or painted.
  15. Improperly attached gutters or down-spouts located so as to cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or adjacent property.
  16. Advertising sign structures, attached or freestanding awnings, marquees and their supporting members, and other similar attachments or structures that cause a safety hazard to the occupants or members of the general public.
  17. All exterior surfaces that may cause unsafe conditions due to a lack of maintenance. Exterior surfaces shall be painted or sealed to protect the underlying surface from deterioration. All exterior surfaces that have been painted shall be maintained generally free of peeling and flaking. Where 50% or more of the aggregate of any painted surface shall have peeling or flaking or previous paint worn away, the entire surface shall be repainted in order to prevent further deterioration.
  18. Windows containing broken glass or cracked glass that could be in danger of falling or shattering. All windows must be tight-fitting and have sashes of proper size and design and free from rotten wood, broken joints, or broken or loose mullions.
  19. All openings originally designed as windows, doors, loading docks, or other means of egress or ingress which have been temporarily closed by boarding or other manner in a non-secure manner so as to allow unauthorized admittance. If an opening is temporarily closed by boarding to secure the building or structure, the boarding shall be trim fit, sealed to prevent water intrusion, and painted or stained to properly conform with the other exterior portions of the building and the building or structure shall be maintained in a state that secures the building or structure from any unauthorized admittance from humans, animals, or birds.
  20. Any other condition which, by the determination of the code enforcement coordinator or officer renders any building or structure dangerous or injurious to the health, safety, or general welfare of the occupants or members of the general public.

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  • Sec. 11.9.4. Applicability and Compliance
  • Sec. 11.9.6. Duties and Powers of Code Enforcement Coordinator or Officer
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  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
    • Article 1.1. Legal Provisions
      • Sec. 1.1.1. Title
      • Sec. 1.1.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 1.1.3. Effective Date
      • Sec. 1.1.4. Purpose and Intent
      • Sec. 1.1.5. Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan
      • Sec. 1.1.6. Minimum Requirements
      • Sec. 1.1.7. Conflicting Provisions
      • Sec. 1.1.8. Severability
      • Sec. 1.1.9. City Council Action
      • Sec. 1.1.10. Penalties and Remedies
      • Sec. 1.1.11. Existing Buildings and Structures
      • Sec. 1.1.12. Adopted Manuals
      • Sec. 1.1.13. Extraterritorial Representation on Boards and Commissions
    • Article 1.2. Zoning Map
      • Sec. 1.2.1. Establishment of Official Zoning Map
      • Sec. 1.2.2. Interpretation of Map Boundaries
      • Sec. 1.2.3. Rules of Interpretation
    • Article 1.3. Zoning Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.1. General Use Zoning Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.2. Conditional Zoning Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.3. Overlay Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.4. Legacy Districts
    • Article 1.4. Building Types
      • Sec. 1.4.1. Building Type Descriptions
      • Sec. 1.4.2. Building Types Allowed by District
    • Article 1.5. Measurement, Exceptions & General Rules of Applicability
      • Sec. 1.5.1. Site
      • Sec. 1.5.2. Lot
      • Sec. 1.5.3. Outdoor Amenity Area
      • Sec. 1.5.4. Building Setbacks
      • Sec. 1.5.5. Parking Setbacks
      • Sec. 1.5.6. Build-to
      • Sec. 1.5.7. Height
      • Sec. 1.5.8. Pedestrian Access
      • Sec. 1.5.9. Transparency
      • Sec. 1.5.10. Blank Wall Area
      • Sec. 1.5.11. Reserved
      • Sec. 1.5.12. National Register Historic District Residential Garage Parking Options
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    • Article 2.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 2.1.1. District Intent Statements
      • Sec. 2.1.2. Housing Options
      • Sec. 2.1.3. Additional Housing Patterns
    • Article 2.2. Conventional Development Option
      • Sec. 2.2.1. Detached House
      • Sec. 2.2.2. Attached House
      • Sec. 2.2.3. Townhouse
      • Sec. 2.2.4. Apartment
      • Sec. 2.2.5. Civic Building
      • Sec. 2.2.6. Open Lot
      • Sec. 2.2.7. Residential Infill Compatibility
      • Sec. 2.2.8. Tiny Houses
      • Sec. 2.2.9. General Building
    • Article 2.3. Compact Development
      • Sec. 2.3.1. General Requirements
      • Sec. 2.3.2. Detached House
      • Sec. 2.3.3. Attached House
      • Sec. 2.3.4. Townhouse i
      • Sec. 2.3.5. Apartment
      • Sec. 2.3.6. Civic Building
      • Sec. 2.3.7. Open Lot
    • Article 2.4. Conservation Development Option
      • Sec. 2.4.1. General Requirements
      • Sec. 2.4.2. Detached House
      • Sec. 2.4.3. Attached House
      • Sec. 2.4.4. Townhouse i
      • Sec. 2.4.5. Apartment
      • Sec. 2.4.6. Civic Building
      • Sec. 2.4.7. Open Lot
    • Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements
      • Sec. 2.5.1. Amount of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.2. Open Space Allocation
      • Sec. 2.5.3. Configuration of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.5. Stormwater Control Measures
      • Sec. 2.5.6. Prohibited Uses of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.7. Ownership and Management of Open Space
    • Article 2.6. Additional Housing Patterns
      • Sec. 2.6.1. Cottage Court
      • Sec. 2.6.2. Detached House Additions
      • Sec. 2.6.3. Accessory Dwelling
      • Sec. 2.6.4. Flag Lots
    • Article 2.7. Frequent Transit Development Option
      • Sec. 2.7.1. Frequent Transit Development Option
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
    • Article 3.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 3.1.1. District Intent Statement
        • Sec. 3.1.1. District Intent Statements
      • Sec. 3.1.2. District Components
    • Article 3.2. Base Dimensional Standards
      • Sec. 3.2.1. Detached House
      • Sec. 3.2.2. Attached House
      • Sec. 3.2.3. Townhouse
      • Sec. 3.2.4. Apartment
      • Sec. 3.2.5. General Building
      • Sec. 3.2.6. Mixed Use Building
      • Sec. 3.2.7. Civic Building
      • Sec. 3.2.8. Open Lot
      • Sec. 3.2.9. Tiny House
    • Article 3.3. Height Requirements
      • Sec. 3.3.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 3.3.2. Building Height Standards
      • Sec. 3.3.3. Building Massing Standards
    • Article 3.4. Frontage Requirements
      • Sec. 3.4.1. Purpose and Intent
      • Sec. 3.4.2. General Requirements
      • Sec. 3.4.3. Parkway (-PK)
      • Sec. 3.4.4. Detached (-DE)
      • Sec. 3.4.5. Parking Limited (-PL)
      • Sec. 3.4.6. Green (-GR)
      • Sec. 3.4.7. Urban Limited (-UL)
      • Sec. 3.4.8. Urban General (-UG)
      • Sec. 3.4.9. Shopfront (-SH)
      • Sec. 3.4.10. Green Plus (-GP)
    • Article 3.5. Neighborhood Transitions
      • Sec. 3.5.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 3.5.2. Transition Zones
      • Sec. 3.5.3. Zone A: Protective Yard
      • Sec. 3.5.4. Zone B: Use Restrictions
      • Sec. 3.5.5. Zone C: Height and Form
      • Sec. 3.5.6. Historic Alley Transition
    • Article 3.6. Additional Housing Patterns
      • Sec. 3.6.1. Cottage Court
      • Sec. 3.6.2. Accessory Dwelling
    • Article 3.7. Frequent Transit Development Option
      • Sec. 3.7.1. Frequent Transit Development Option
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
    • Article 4.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 4.1.1. District Intent Statements
    • Article 4.2. Conservation Management (CM)
      • Sec. 4.2.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 4.2.2. Open Lot
    • Article 4.3. Agriculture Productive (AP)
      • Sec. 4.3.1. Detached House
      • Sec. 4.3.2. General Building
    • Article 4.4. Heavy Industrial (IH)
      • Sec. 4.4.1. General Building
    • Article 4.5. Manufactured Housing (MH)
      • Sec. 4.5.1. Site Size, Residential Density and Land Use
      • Sec. 4.5.2. Site Development Standards
      • Sec. 4.5.3. Manufactured Home Space Standards
    • Article 4.6. Campus (CMP)
      • Sec. 4.6.1. Campus Areas
      • Sec. 4.6.2. Modification of District Standards
      • Sec. 4.6.3. Application Requirements
      • Sec. 4.6.4. Master Plan Amendments
    • Article 4.7. Planned Development (PD)
      • Sec. 4.7.1. Establishment of a PD District
      • Sec. 4.7.2. Modification of Standards
      • Sec. 4.7.3. Allowed Sign Modifications
      • Sec. 4.7.4. Application Requirements
      • Sec. 4.7.5. General Design Principles
      • Sec. 4.7.6. Master Plan Amendments
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    • Article 5.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 5.1.1. District Intent Statements
    • Article 5.2. Environmental Overlays
      • Sec. 5.2.1. Airport Overlay District (-AOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.2. Metro-Park Overlay District (-MPOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.3. Urban Watershed Protection Overlay District (-UWPOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.4. Falls Watershed Protection Overlay District (-FWPOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.5. Swift Creek Watershed Protection Overlay District (-SWPOD)
    • Article 5.3. Corridor Overlays
      • Sec. 5.3.1. Special Highway Overlay Districts (-SHOD-)
    • Article 5.4. Character Protection Overlays
      • Sec. 5.4.1. General Historic Overlay District (-HOD-G)
      • Sec. 5.4.2. Streetside Historic Overlay District (-HOD-S)
      • Sec. 5.4.3. Neighborhood Conservation District (-NCOD)
    • Article 5.5. Transit Overlays
      • Sec. 5.5.1. Transit Overlay District (-TOD)
    • Article 5.6. Parking Overlays
      • Sec. 5.6.1. Special Residential Parking Overlay District (-SRPOD)
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
    • Article 6.1. Allowed Uses
      • Sec. 6.1.1. Classification of Uses
      • Sec. 6.1.2. Use Determination
      • Sec. 6.1.3. Key to Use Table
      • Sec. 6.1.4. Allowed Principal Use Table
      • Sec. 6.1.5. Prohibited Uses
    • Article 6.2. Residential Uses
      • Sec. 6.2.1. Household Living
      • Sec. 6.2.2. Group Living
      • Sec. 6.2.3. Social Service
    • Article 6.3. Public & Institutional Uses
      • Sec. 6.3.1. Civic
      • Sec. 6.3.2. Parks, Open Space and Greenways
      • Sec. 6.3.3. Utilities
    • Article 6.4. Commercial Uses
      • Sec. 6.4.1. Day Care
      • Sec. 6.4.2. Indoor Recreation
      • Sec. 6.4.3. Medical
      • Sec. 6.4.4. Office
      • Sec. 6.4.5. Outdoor Recreation
      • Sec. 6.4.6. Overnight Lodging
      • Sec. 6.4.7. Parking
      • Sec. 6.4.8. Passenger Terminal
      • Sec. 6.4.9. Personal Service
      • Sec. 6.4.10. Restaurant/Bar
      • Sec. 6.4.11. Retail Sales
      • Sec. 6.4.12. Shopping Center
      • Sec. 6.4.13. Vehicle Sales/Rental
    • Article 6.5. Industrial Uses
      • Sec. 6.5.1. Heavy Industrial
      • Sec. 6.5.2. Light Industrial
      • Sec. 6.5.3. Light Manufacturing
      • Sec. 6.5.4. Research & Development
      • Sec. 6.5.5. Self-Service Storage
      • Sec. 6.5.6. Vehicle Service
      • Sec. 6.5.7. Warehouse & Distribution
      • Sec. 6.5.8. Waste-Related Service
      • Sec. 6.5.9. Wholesale Trade
    • Article 6.6. Open Uses
      • Sec. 6.6.1. Agriculture
      • Sec. 6.6.2. Resource Extraction
    • Article 6.7. Accessory Uses & Structures
      • Sec. 6.7.1. In General
      • Sec. 6.7.2. Accessory Structures
      • Sec. 6.7.3. Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses
    • Article 6.8. Temporary Uses
      • Sec. 6.8.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 6.8.2. Temporary Use Permit Required
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    • Article 7.1. Parking
      • Sec. 7.1.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.1.2. Required Parking
      • Sec. 7.1.3. Specialized Vehicle Parking Requirements
      • Sec. 7.1.4. Vehicle Parking Mitigation
      • Sec. 7.1.5. Additional Vehicle Parking Provisions
      • Sec. 7.1.6. Vehicle Parking Location and Layout
      • Sec. 7.1.7. Vehicle Parking Lot Landscaping
      • Sec. 7.1.8. Vehicle Loading Areas
      • Sec. 7.1.9. Parking Surface Standards
    • Article 7.2. Landscaping and Screening
      • Sec. 7.2.1. Intent
      • Sec. 7.2.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.2.3. Design Alternate Findings
      • Sec. 7.2.4. Protective Yards
      • Sec. 7.2.5. Screening
      • Sec. 7.2.6. Stormwater Retention Ponds & Detention Basins
      • Sec. 7.2.7. Design and Installation
      • Sec. 7.2.8. Walls and Fences
      • Sec. 7.2.9. Construction Safety Barrier Fences
    • Article 7.3. Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.3.2. Signs Allowed by District
      • Sec. 7.3.3. Additional Sign Types
      • Sec. 7.3.4. Wall Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.5. Projecting Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.6. Awning, Gallery, Marquee Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.7. Window Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.8. Low Profile Ground Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.9. Medium Profile Ground Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.10. High Profile Ground Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.11. Tract Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.12. A-Frame Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.13. Special Sign Types
      • Sec. 7.3.14. Off-Premise Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.15. Prohibited Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.16. General Sign Regulations
      • Sec. 7.3.17. Nonconforming Signs
    • Article 7.4. Site Lighting
      • Sec. 7.4.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.4.2. Light Level Measuring
      • Sec. 7.4.3. Prohibited Sources
      • Sec. 7.4.4. Design and Installation Requirements
      • Sec. 7.4.5. Parking and Pedestrian Areas
      • Sec. 7.4.6. Flood Lights and Flood Lamps
      • Sec. 7.4.7. Vehicular Canopies
      • Sec. 7.4.8. Outdoor Recreation Fields and Performance Areas
      • Sec. 7.4.9. Signs
      • Sec. 7.4.10. Building and Security Lighting
      • Sec. 7.4.11. Parking Structures
      • Sec. 7.4.12. Design Alternate Findings
    • Article 7.5. Outdoor Display and Storage
      • Sec. 7.5.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.5.2. Outdoor Display
      • Sec. 7.5.3. Outdoor Storage
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
    • Article 8.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 8.1.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 8.1.2. Phasing
      • Sec. 8.1.3. Construction Surety
      • Sec. 8.1.4. Warranty
      • Sec. 8.1.5. Acceptance
      • Sec. 8.1.6. Reservation of Public Land
      • Sec. 8.1.7. Easements
      • Sec. 8.1.8. Names and Numbering
      • Sec. 8.1.9. Subdivision Monuments
      • Sec. 8.1.10. Fee in Lieu
    • Article 8.2. Infrastructure Sufficiency
      • Sec. 8.2.1. In General
      • Sec. 8.2.2. Streets
      • Sec. 8.2.3. Water Supply
      • Sec. 8.2.4. Wastewater Disposal
      • Sec. 8.2.5. Fire Suppression
      • Sec. 8.2.6. Stormwater
      • Sec. 8.2.7. Transit Infrastructure
    • Article 8.3. Blocks, Lots, Access
      • Sec. 8.3.1. Intent
      • Sec. 8.3.2. Blocks
      • Sec. 8.3.3. Lots
      • Sec. 8.3.4. Subdivision Access
      • Sec. 8.3.5. Site Access
      • Sec. 8.3.6. Design Alternates Relating to Blocks, Lots and Access
    • Article 8.4. New and Existing Streets
      • Sec. 8.4.1. General Provisions
    • Article 8.5. Street Cross Sections
      • Sec. 8.5.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 8.5.2. Street Types
      • Sec. 8.5.3. Sensitive Area Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.4. Local Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.5. Mixed Use Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.6. Major Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.7. Industrial and Service Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.8. Private Accessways
      • Sec. 8.5.9. Streetscape Types
    • Article 8.6. Reimbursements
      • Sec. 8.6.1. Greenways
      • Sec. 8.6.2. Minor Utility Lines
      • Sec. 8.6.3. Streets
      • Sec. 8.6.4. Expiration of Reimbursement
      • Sec. 8.6.5. Stormwater Infrastructure
    • Article 8.7. Utilities
      • Sec. 8.7.1. Water Supply
      • Sec. 8.7.2. Sewage Disposal
      • Sec. 8.7.3. Public Water and Sewer Stubs
      • Sec. 8.7.4. Underground Utilities
    • Article 8.8. Surface Water Drainage
      • Sec. 8.8.1. Connection to Sanitary Sewer Prohibited
      • Sec. 8.8.2. Piping of Watercourses
      • Sec. 8.8.3. Stormwater Control Plans
    • Article 8.9. Facility Fees
      • Sec. 8.9.1. Facility Fees Imposed on New Construction
      • Sec. 8.9.2. Facility Fee Exceptions
      • Sec. 8.9.3. Computation of Fees
      • Sec. 8.9.4. Funds Collected
      • Sec. 8.9.5. Penalties
    • Article 8.10. Enforcement
      • Sec. 8.10.1. Violations and Violators
      • Sec. 8.10.2. Remedies and Penalties
    • Article 8.11. Transit Infrastructure
      • Sec. 8.11.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 8.11.2. Requirement Thresholds
      • Sec. 8.11.3. Determining the Required Transit Infrastructure
      • Sec. 8.11.4. Determining the Location of the Required Transit Stop
      • Sec. 8.11.5. Fees In Lieu of Construction
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
    • Article 9.1. Tree Conservation
      • Sec. 9.1.1. Intent
      • Sec. 9.1.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 9.1.3. Tree Conservation Required
      • Sec. 9.1.4. Tree Conservation Area Allocation
      • Sec. 9.1.5. Documentation of Tree Conservation Areas
      • Sec. 9.1.6. Permitted Tree Disturbing Activities
      • Sec. 9.1.7. Penalties
      • Sec. 9.1.8. Restoration
      • Sec. 9.1.9. Watershed Protection Overlay Districts
      • Sec. 9.1.10. Lots Without Recorded Tree Conservation Areas
    • Article 9.2. Stormwater Management
      • Sec. 9.2.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 9.2.2. Active Stormwater Control Measures
      • Sec. 9.2.3. Watercourse Buffers
      • Sec. 9.2.4. Inspections
      • Sec. 9.2.5. Enforcement
      • Sec. 9.2.6. Variances and Appeals
    • Article 9.3. Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations
      • Sec. 9.3.1. General Purpose and Intent
      • Sec. 9.3.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 9.3.3. Special Flood Hazard Areas
      • Sec. 9.3.4. Rules for Interpretation of SFHA Boundaries
      • Sec. 9.3.5. Flood Hazard Reduction Standards
      • Sec. 9.3.6. FEMA Designated SFHA Standards
      • Sec. 9.3.7. SFHA Based on Drainage Basin Study, Flood Study, and Flood Hazard Soils Standards
      • Sec. 9.3.8. Streets Crossing Watercourses
      • Sec. 9.3.9. Streets in Special Flood Hazard Areas
      • Sec. 9.3.10. Warning & Disclaimer of Liability
      • Sec. 9.3.11. Sec. Permit and Inspection Procedures
      • Sec. 9.3.12. Penalties
      • Sec. 9.3.13. Stop Work Orders
      • Sec. 9.3.14. Variances and Appeals
    • Article 9.4. Erosion & Sedimentation Control
      • Sec. 9.4.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 9.4.2. Stormwater Design Manual Incorporated
      • Sec. 9.4.3. Objectives
      • Sec. 9.4.4. Standards for Land-Disturbing Activity
      • Sec. 9.4.5. Maintenance
      • Sec. 9.4.6. Land Disturbing Grading Permit & Control Plans Required
      • Sec. 9.4.7. Additional Measures
      • Sec. 9.4.8. Appeals
      • Sec. 9.4.9. Compliance with Plan Requirements
      • Sec. 9.4.10. Inspections
      • Sec. 9.4.11. Enforcement
      • Sec. 9.4.12. Revisions
    • Article 9.5. Watershed Protection Areas
      • Sec. 9.5.1. Urban Watershed Protection Overlay District (-UWPOD)
      • Sec. 9.5.2. Falls Watershed Protection Overlay District (-FWPOD)
      • Sec. 9.5.3. Swift Creek Watershed Protection Overlay District (-SWPOD)
      • Sec. 9.5.4. Inspections
      • Sec. 9.5.5. Enforcement
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
    • Article 10.1. Review Bodies
      • Sec. 10.1.1. City Council
      • Sec. 10.1.2. Planning Commission
      • Sec. 10.1.3. Board of Adjustment
      • Sec. 10.1.4. Historic Development Commission
      • Sec. 10.1.5. Design Review Commission
      • Sec. 10.1.6. Open Meeting Requirements
      • Sec. 10.1.7. Planning Director and Development Services Director
      • Sec. 10.1.8. Summary of Review Authority
      • Sec. 10.1.9. Conflicts of Interest
    • Article 10.2. Review Procedures
      • Sec. 10.2.1. Common Review Procedures
      • Sec. 10.2.2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
      • Sec. 10.2.3. UDO Text Changes
      • Sec. 10.2.4. Rezoning
      • Sec. 10.2.5. Subdivision Review
      • Sec. 10.2.6. Non-Subdivision Final Plat and Recorded Instruments
      • Sec. 10.2.7. Miscellaneous Zoning Permits
      • Sec. 10.2.8. Site Plan Review
      • Sec. 10.2.9. Special Use Permit
      • Sec. 10.2.10. Variance
      • Sec. 10.2.11. Appeal of an Administrative Decision
      • Sec. 10.2.12. Common Signage Plan
      • Sec. 10.2.13. Temporary Use Permit
      • Sec. 10.2.14. Written Interpretation
      • Sec. 10.2.15. Certificate of Appropriateness
      • Sec. 10.2.16. Historic Landmark Designation
      • Sec. 10.2.17. Design Alternate
      • Sec. 10.2.18. Vested Rights
      • Sec. 10.2.19. Streetscape Plan
      • Sec. 10.2.20. Development Agreements
      • Sec. 10.2.21. Custom Signage Plan
    • Article 10.3. Nonconformities
      • Sec. 10.3.1. In General
      • Sec. 10.3.2. Nonconforming Uses
      • Sec. 10.3.3. Nonconforming Principal Structures
      • Sec. 10.3.4. Nonconforming Site Elements
      • Sec. 10.3.5. Nonconforming Lots of Record
      • Sec. 10.3.6. Special Use Permits for Nonconformities
    • Article 10.4. Enforcement
      • Sec. 10.4.1. Violations and Violators
      • Sec. 10.4.2. Civil Penalty
      • Sec. 10.4.3. Administrative Fee
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
    • Article 11.1. Adoption of Codes by Reference
      • Sec. 11.1.1. Scope of Chapter and Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.2. Jurisdiction of Chapter and Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.3. Technical Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.4. Compliance With Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.5. Copies of Codes Filed With City Clerk
    • Article 11.2. Development Services Department
      • Sec. 11.2.1. Functions and Duties
      • Sec. 11.2.2. Inspection Procedure
      • Sec. 11.2.3. Oversight Not to Legalize Violation
      • Sec. 11.2.4. Administrative Liability
      • Sec. 11.2.5. City Liability
    • Article 11.3. Examining Boards & Licensing
      • Sec. 11.3.1. Registration of Contractors
      • Sec. 11.3.2. Electrical
    • Article 11.4. Enforcement Provisions
      • Sec. 11.4.1. Permit Requirements
      • Sec. 11.4.2. Application for Permit
      • Sec. 11.4.3. Plans and Specifications
      • Sec. 11.4.4. Limitations on Issuance of Permits
      • Sec. 11.4.5. Reserved for Future Use
      • Sec. 11.4.6. Limitation on Issuance of Permits for Construction in Floodprone Areas
      • Sec. 11.4.7. Issuance of Permit
      • Sec. 11.4.8. Permit Fees
      • Sec. 11.4.9. Violations
      • Sec. 11.4.10. Civil Penalty
    • Article 11.5. Unsafe Buildings
      • Sec. 11.5.1. Short Title
      • Sec. 11.5.2. Buildings and Structures Declared Unsafe; Notice Affixed
      • Sec. 11.5.3. Designation of Community Development Target Area
      • Sec. 11.5.4. Emergency Cases
      • Sec. 11.5.5. Notice and Hearing; Order to Take Corrective Action
      • Sec. 11.5.6. Appeal; Finality of Order if Not Appealed
      • Sec. 11.5.7. Administrative Liability
      • Sec. 11.5.8. Unlawful to Disregard Notices or Orders
      • Sec. 11.5.9. Enforcement
      • Sec. 11.5.10. Alternate Remedies
      • Sec. 11.5.11. Lis Pendens
      • Sec. 11.5.12. Administrative Fee and Costs
    • Article 11.6. Housing Code
      • Sec. 11.6.1. Preamble; Definitions
      • Sec. 11.6.2. Conflict With Other Provisions
      • Sec. 11.6.3. Minimum Standards for Basic Equipment and Facilities
      • Sec. 11.6.4. Responsibilities of Persons
      • Sec. 11.6.5. Powers of Department
      • Sec. 11.6.6. Inspections
      • Sec. 11.6.7. Abatement; Hearing on Charges; Filing; Petition and Charges; Investigation; Time and Conduct of Hearing
      • Sec. 11.6.8. Service of Order, Contents
      • Sec. 11.6.9. Methods of Service
      • Sec. 11.6.10. Lis Pendens
      • Sec. 11.6.11. Board of Adjustment to Hear Appeals
      • Sec. 11.6.12. Placarding Premises
      • Sec. 11.6.13. Approval by Governing Body of Removal or Demolition of Dwelling
      • Sec. 11.6.14. Lien On Premises for Costs; Sale of Materials, etc.
      • Sec. 11.6.15. Alternate Remedies
      • Sec. 11.6.16. Penalty
      • Sec. 11.6.17. Administrative Fee
    • Article 11.7. Manufactured Homes
      • Sec. 11.7.1. Inspection of Manufactured Homes Certificate Required
      • Sec. 11.7.2. Permit Requirements in Special Flood Hazard Areas
    • Article 11.8. Demolition by Neglect of Historic Landmarks and Structures Within Historic Overlay Districts
      • Sec. 11.8.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 11.8.2. Petition and Action
      • Sec. 11.8.3. Safeguards from Undue Economic Hardship
      • Sec. 11.8.4. Appeals
      • Sec. 11.8.5. Standards
    • Article 11.9. Nonresidential Building or Structure Code
      • Sec. 11.9.1. Title
      • Sec. 11.9.2. Purpose
      • Sec. 11.9.3. Definitions
      • Sec. 11.9.4. Applicability and Compliance
      • Sec. 11.9.5. Maintenance Standards for Nonresidential Buildings and Structures
      • Sec. 11.9.6. Duties and Powers of Code Enforcement Coordinator or Officer
      • Sec. 11.9.7. Inspections
      • Sec. 11.9.8. Procedure for Enforcement
      • Sec. 11.9.9. Limitations on Orders and Ordinances—Historic Landmark or Historic District
      • Sec. 11.9.10. Limitations on Orders and Ordinances—Vacant Manufacturing Facility or Vacant Industrial Warehouse
      • Sec. 11.9.11. Vacated and Closed Nonresidential Buildings or Structures
      • Sec. 11.9.12. Methods of Service of Complaints and Orders
      • Sec. 11.9.13. In Rem Action by The Code Enforcement Coordinator or Officer
      • Sec. 11.9.14. Costs, a Lien on Premises
      • Sec. 11.9.15. Ejectment
      • Sec. 11.9.16. Filing of Ordinances
      • Sec. 11.9.17. Alternative Remedies
      • Sec. 11.9.18. Board of Adjustment to Hear Appeals
      • Sec. 11.9.19. Temporary Injunction Remedy for Aggrieved Person
      • Sec. 11.9.20. Conflict With Other Provisions
      • Sec. 11.9.21. Violations; Penalty
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
    • Article 12.1. General
      • Sec. 12.1.1. General Meaning of Words and Terms
      • Sec. 12.1.2. Graphics, Illustrations, Photographs & Flowcharts
      • Sec. 12.1.3. Abbreviations
    • Article 12.2. Defined Terms
      • a
      • b
      • c
      • d
      • e
      • f
      • g
      • h
      • i
      • l
      • m
      • n
      • o
      • p
      • q
      • r
      • s
      • t
      • u
      • v
      • w
      • z
      • Housing Code Definitions
  • HISTORY TABLE
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