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  2. CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  3. Article 6.2. Residential Uses

Sec. 6.2.1. Household Living

  1. Household Living Use Category
    Residential occupancy of a dwelling unit by a household. Household living includes the following uses.
    1. Single-unit living, two-unit living, multi-unit living.
    2. Cottage court.
    3. Conservation development.
    4. Compact development.
    5. Manufactured home development.
    6. Multi-unit supportive housing residence.
    7. Supportive housing residence.
  2. Single-Unit Living
    1. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Defined One dwelling unit in a single principal structure.
  3. Two-Unit Living
    1. Defined
      Two dwelling units in a single principal structure.
    2. Use Standards
      In the R-1 district, two-unit living is only permitted in association with the Tiny House building type.
  4. Multi-Unit Living
    1. Defined
      Three or more dwelling units in a single principal structure. Multiple principal buildings are allowed on the same lot.
    2. Use Standards
      1. In a Residential District where multi-unit living is allowed as a limited use, it is allowed only in a compact, conservation, or frequent transit development (see Article 2.3. Compact Development, Article 2.4. Conservation Development, or Sections 2.7.1 Frequent Transit Development).
      2. In an IX- District where multi-unit living is allowed as a limited use, it is allowed only in the upper stories of a building. A lobby or other entrance is allowed on the ground floor.
  5. Cottage Court
    1. ​​​​​​​Defined
      A group of small detached houses, tiny houses, attached houses or townhouses (two-unit maximum per building) sharing a common courtyard.
  6. Conservation Development
    1. Defined
      A conservation development trades smaller lot sizes (with smaller setbacks) and additional density in exchange for protecting a significant amount of open space.
  7. Compact Development
    1. Defined
      ​​​​​​​A compact development permits a reduction in lot size for residential subdivisions in exchange for an increase in common open space. This allows for efficient residential subdivisions and ample amenity area for the residents.
  8. Manufactured Home Development
    1. Defined
      A site which contains or is intended for the long‐term location of manufactured homes that may include services and facilities for the residents. Includes both manufactured home park (with leased or condominium spaces) and manufactured home subdivision (individually platted spaces).
    2. Use Standards
      Manufactured home developments must meet standards in Article 4.5. Manufactured Housing (MH).
  9. Multi-Unit Supportive Housing Residence
    1. Defined
      A facility housing persons who are disabled emotionally, mentally or physically or otherwise possess a disability that is protected by the provisions of either the Americans with Disabilities Act 42 USC 12101 or N.C. Gen. Stat. Article 3, Chapter 168, along with support or supervisory personnel or family members who may reside, but are not required to reside, at the facility.
    2. Use Standards
      1. Each multi-unit supportive housing residence must be composed of no less than 2 and no more than 4 attached dwelling units.
      2. The total number of individuals occupying a multi-unit supportive housing residence cannot exceed 6.
      3. Each multi-unit supportive housing residence must be treated for zoning purposes in the same manner as single-unit living, except parking must be provided in accordance with Article 7.1. Parking.
      4. No multi-unit supportive housing residence can be located within 300 feet of another multi-unit supportive housing residence or supportive housing residence (determined by a straight line from property line to property line).
      5. The multi-unit supportive housing residence must conform to one of the following:
        1. It is licensed by the federal or state government; or
        2. It is funded in part by a government grant or loan.
      6. Nothing in this section can prevent 4 or fewer persons with disabilities from occupying any lawful dwelling as a household.
  10. Supportive Housing Residence
    1. Defined
      A facility in which more than 4 unrelated persons may reside who are battered individuals, abused children, pregnant women and their children, runaway children, temporarily or permanently disabled mentally, emotionally or physically, individuals recovering from drug or alcohol abuse, and all other persons who possess a disability that is protected by the provisions of either the Americans with Disabilities Act 42 USC 12101 or N.C. Gen. Stat. Article 3, Chapter 168, along with family members and support and supervisory personnel.
    2. Use Standards
      1. The total number of individuals occupying a supportive housing residence cannot exceed 12.
      2. A resident manager must reside permanently on the premise.
      3. No supportive housing residence can be located within 1,125 feet of another multi-unit supportive housing residence or supportive housing residence (determined by a straight line from property line to property line).
      4. The supportive housing residence must conform to one of the following:
        1. It is licensed by the federal or state government; or
        2. It is funded in part by a government grant or loan.
  11. Frequent Transit Development Option
    1. Defined
      A development where higher density and relaxed district standards may be utilized if the subject property is located within a Frequent Transit Area as designated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan encouraging higher density development as a way to focus density and growth towards areas with more intensive transit networks.
    2. Use Standards
      1. This option may only be applied to properties shown within a Frequent Transit Area as designated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. b. The development must meet the standards of either Sections 2.7.1. or 3.7.1., as applicable.

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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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