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  3. Article 2.7. Frequent Transit Development Option

Sec. 2.7.1. Frequent Transit Development Option

  R-4  R-6  R-10 
A. Building Types 
A1  Applicable Building Types  Tiny House, Detached House, Attached House, Townhouse, Apartment  Detached House, Attached House, Townhouse, Apartment  Detached House, Attached House, Townhouse, Apartment 
B. Lot Dimensions 
B1  Area (min)  6,500 sf  4,000 sf  2,500 sf 
B2  Lot width (min)  65'  50'  45' 
B3  Depth (min)  100'  80'  60' 
B4  Density (max)  n/a  n/a  n/a 
B5  Outdoor Amenity Area (min) for Townhouse (3+ units) and Apartment  10%  10%  10% 
C. Lot Area Required per Unit1 
C1  Single-unit living (min)  6,500 sf  4,000 sf  2,500 sf 
C2  Two-unit living (min)  2,500 sf  1,500 sf  1,000 sf 
C3  Multi-unit living (min)  2,000 sf  1,200 sf  800 sf 
D. Principal Building Setbacks 
D1  From primary street (min)  10'  10'  10' 
D2  From side street (min)  10'  10'  10' 
D3  From side lot line (min)2  5’  5’  5’ 
D4  From rear lot line (min)3  25'  15'  15' 
D5  From Alley (min)4  4’ or 20’  4’ or 20’  4’ or 20’ 
D6  Residential infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7.)5  yes  yes  yes 
E. Height 
E1  Detached/Attached Principal  40’/3  40’/3  40’/3 
Building (max)  stories  stories  stories 
E2  Townhouse/Apartment  45’/3  45’/3  45’/3 
Principal Building (max)  stories  stories  stories 
E3  Tiny House (max)  26’/2  26’/2  26’/2 
stories  stories  stories 
E4  Accessory Structure (max)  26'  26'  26' 
E5  Residential Infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7)  No  No  No 
F. Parking Setbacks6 
F1  From Primary Street (min)  10’  10’  10’ 
F2  From Side Street (min)  10’  10’  10’ 
F3  From Side Lot Line (min)  0’  0’  0’ 
F4  From Rear Lot Line (min)  3’  3’  3’ 
F5  From Alley (min)  4’ or 20’ min  4’ or 20’ min  4’ or 20’ min 
F6  Residential Infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7)  No  No  No 
G. Additional Requirements 
G1  ADU Regulations  There shall be no more than one ADU on the same lot as a principal building unless it is located in a Frequent Transit Area as shown on the City’s Comprehensive Plan which would then allow for up to two ADUs on the same lot as a principal dwelling, including attached ADUs. However, in a Frequent Transit Area, only one ADU can be attached or internal to the principal building. In the case of a townhome development only one ADU is permitted per principal dwelling. See Sec. 2.6.3 for additional regulations. 
G2  This development option cannot be used in concert with Compact or Conservation Development option. 
G3  Lots utilizing this option shall have at least a portion of each lot within the mapped Frequent Transit Area in 20 order to take advantage of any regulations listed herein. 
G47  A development site utilizing this option in a residential zoning district shall contain no more than twelve (12) residential units; however, a development site may contain additional residential units provided a number of units equal to at least twenty percent (20%) of the residential units over twelve (12) established within the development site shall be affordable for households earning sixty percent (60%) of the Area Median Income or less for a period of no less than 30 years from the date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 
See Sec. 1.5.4.D "Building Setbacks" for specific building elements requirements. 
1 For Townhouse buildings, this standard shall apply to site area and not lot area. 
2 For Townhouse buildings, C3 shall only apply to the side site boundary. 
3 For Townhouse buildings, C4 shall only apply to the rear site boundary. A permanently recorded open lot or common area lot of at least 20 feet in width may be used to satisfy Sec.2.5.1.C.4. 
4 Garages (or a portion thereof) must either be located 4 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive or be a minimum of 20 feet from the alley or rear access drive. Where parking spaces are located between the garage and the alley or rear access drive, the garage must be located at least 20 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive. 
5 The property owner may elect to either adhere to the primary street setback range set forth in Section 2.2.7,if applicable, or follow only the applicable zoning district’s minimum primary street setback regulation. 
6 Parking setbacks shall not apply to driveways serving individual dwelling units or shared between two dwelling units. 
7 The rent and income limits will follow the Affordable Housing Standards determined annually by the City of Raleigh Housing & Neighborhoods Department. An Affordable Housing Deed Restriction in a form approved by the City shall be filed and recorded in the property’s chain of title by the property owner in the Wake County Register of Deeds prior to the project receiving a certificate of occupancy. The property owner of development approved under this section shall provide an annual report to the City to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section. The report shall utilize a form prescribed by the City and shall be submitted in accordance with a schedule set by the City. Affordable units used to meet the requirements of this section shall be constructed concurrently with the project’s market rate units. 

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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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