FULL TABLE of CONTENTS
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| ARTICLE I
PREAMBLE [5 pages] {table} |
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1-1 |
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Section 1.1 |
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GENERAL PURPOSES |
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1-1 |
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Section 1.2 |
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SPECIAL PURPOSES |
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1-1 |
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Section 1.3 |
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VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY |
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1-2 |
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Section 1.4 |
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VESTED RIGHTS |
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1-2 |
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Section 1.5 |
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REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCES |
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1-2 |
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Section 1.6 |
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COMPUTATION OF TIME |
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1-3 |
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Section 1.7 |
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INTERPRETATIONS AND EFFECT OF ORDINANCE |
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1-3 |
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Section 1.8 |
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PROVISIONS NOT AFFECTED BY HEADING |
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1-5 |
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Section 1.9 |
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AMENDED MICHIGAN STATUTES |
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1-5 |
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| ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS [44 pages] {table} |
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2-1 |
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Section 2.1 |
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PURPOSE & INTERPRETATION |
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2-1 |
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Section 2.2 |
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DEFINITIONS |
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2-1 |
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Section 2.3 |
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WORDS NOT DEFINED |
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2-44 |
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| ARTICLE III
GENERAL PROVISIONS [33 pages] {table} |
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3-1 |
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Section 3.1 |
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PURPOSE & SCOPE |
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3-1 |
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Section 3.2 |
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LOT AND YARD AREA REQUIREMENT EXCEPTIONS |
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3-1 |
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Section 3.3 |
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FIRE HAZARDS AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS |
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3-2 |
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Section 3.4 |
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STRUCTURE SETBACKS ON ROADWAYS |
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3-2 |
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Section 3.5 |
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NUMBER OF DWELLINGS AND USE OF LOTS OR PREMISES |
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3-3 |
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Section 3.6 |
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UNSAFE, RAZING & MOVING BUILDINGS |
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3-3 |
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Section 3.7 |
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WATER ACCESS LOTS |
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3-4 |
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Section 3.8 |
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BOAT DOCKS LIMITATIONS |
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3-5 |
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Section 3.9 |
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PROHIBITED USES |
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3-5 |
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Section 3.10 |
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ACCESSORY USES |
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3-5 |
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Section 3.11 |
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MAXIMUM SIZE ACCESSORY STRUCTURES |
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3-6 |
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Section 3.12 |
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HEIGHT LIMITATIONS & EXCEPTIONS |
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3-6 |
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Section 3.13 |
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLINGS |
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3-6 |
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Section 3.14 |
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TEMPORARY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES |
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3-9 |
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Section 3.15 |
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LOT FRONTAGE/DEPTH RATIO |
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3-12 |
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Section 3.16 |
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USE OF OPEN SPACE |
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3-12 |
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Section 3.17 |
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DAMAGED BUILDINGS |
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3-13 |
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Section 3.18 |
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KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK |
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3-13 |
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Section 3.19 |
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ACCESS TO PUBLIC ROADS |
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3-13 |
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Section 3.20 |
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CLEAR VISION CORNERS |
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3-14 |
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Section 3.21 |
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VACATED STREETS |
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3-16 |
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Section 3.22 |
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ACCESS MANAGEMENT |
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3-16 |
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Section 3.23 |
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PUBLIC STREETS STANDARDS |
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3-20 |
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Section 3.24 |
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PRIVATE ROAD DEVELOPMENT |
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3-23 |
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Section 3.25 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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3-30 |
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Section 3.26 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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3-30 |
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Section 3.27 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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3-30 |
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Section 3.28 |
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GOVERNMENT OWNED LANDS |
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3-30 |
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| ARTICLE IV
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP [1 page] {table} |
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4-1 |
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Section 4.1 |
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DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED |
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4-1 |
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Section 4.2 |
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ZONING DISTRICTS MAPS
Benzonia Township Zoning Map
[1 page]
Platte Township Zoning Map
[1 page] |
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4-1 |
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Section 4.3 |
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INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES |
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4-1 |
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ARTICLE V
LAKESHORE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1) [2 pages] {table}
(Also see ARTICLE XXIV CRYSTAL LAKE WATERSHED
OVERLAY DISTRICT) |
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5-1 |
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Section 5.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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5-1 |
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Section 5.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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5-1 |
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Section 5.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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5-1 |
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Section 5.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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5-1 |
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Section 5.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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5-1 |
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ARTICLE VI
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2) [2 pages] {table}
(Also see ARTICLE XXIV CRYSTAL LAKE WATERSHED
OVERLAY DISTRICT) |
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6-1 |
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Section 6.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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6-1 |
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Section 6.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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6-1 |
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Section 6.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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6-1 |
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Section 6.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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6-1 |
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Section 6.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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6-1 |
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ARTICLE VII
RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3) [2 pages] {table}
(Also see ARTICLE XXIV CRYSTAL LAKE WATERSHED
OVERLAY DISTRICT) |
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7-1 |
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Section 7.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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7-1 |
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Section 7.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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7-1 |
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Section 7.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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7-1 |
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Section 7.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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7-1 |
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Section 7.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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7-2 |
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| ARTICLE VIII
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-4) [2 pages] {table} |
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8-1 |
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Section 8.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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8-1 |
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Section 8.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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8-1 |
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Section 8.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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8-1 |
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Section 8.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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8-1 |
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Section 8.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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8-2 |
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| ARTICLE IX
RECREATIONAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-5) [2 pages] {table} |
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9-1 |
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Section 9.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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9-1 |
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Section 9.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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9-1 |
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Section 9.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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9-1 |
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Section 9.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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9-1 |
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Section 9.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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9-1 |
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| ARTICLE X
RURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICTS (RP 2.5, 5, 10, 20) [7 pages] {table} |
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10-1 |
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Section 10.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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10-1 |
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Section 10.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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10-1 |
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Section 10.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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10-1 |
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Section 10.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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10-1 |
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Section 10.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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10-1 |
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| ARTICLE XI
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1) [2 pages] {table} |
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11-1 |
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Section 11.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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11-1 |
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Section 11.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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11-1 |
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Section 11.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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11-1 |
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Section 11.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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11-1 |
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Section 11.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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11-2 |
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Section 11.6 |
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YARD STORAGE |
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11-2 |
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| ARTICLE XII
COMMERCIAL RESORT DISTRICT (C/R) [2 pages] {table} |
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12-1 |
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Section 12.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES
(See ARTICLE XVI for guidelines) |
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12-1 |
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Section 12.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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12-1 |
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Section 12.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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12-1 |
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Section 12.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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12-1 |
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Section 12.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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12-1 |
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| ARTICLE XIII
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) [2 pages] {table} |
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13-1 |
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Section 13.1 |
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PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES |
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13-1 |
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Section 13.2 |
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PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES |
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13-1 |
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Section 13.3 |
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PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES |
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13-1 |
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Section 13.4 |
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PERMITTED SPECIAL LAND USES |
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13-1 |
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Section 13.5 |
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LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS |
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13-2 |
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| ARTICLE XIV
ADMINISTRATION [39 pages] {table} |
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14-1 |
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Section 14.1 |
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PURPOSE AND INTENT |
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14-1 |
| PART I ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
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14-1 |
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Section 14.2 |
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION |
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14-1 |
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Section 14.3 |
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ZONING COMMISSION |
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14-2 |
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Section 14.4 |
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR |
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14-2 |
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Section 14.5 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-5 |
| PART II PERMIT APPLICATION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES |
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14-5 |
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Section 14.6 |
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GENERAL APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROVISIONS |
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14-5 |
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Section 14.7 |
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ZONING PERMITS |
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14-9 |
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Section 14.8 |
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TEMPORARY ZONING PERMITS |
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14-13 |
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Section 14.9 |
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CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE |
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14-16 |
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Section 14.10 |
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ZONING APPROVAL RUNS WITH THE LAND AND STATUS OF PRIOR USES |
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14-17 |
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Section 14.11 |
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CONDITIONAL APPROVALS AND RECORDING CONDITIONS WITH REGISTER OF DEEDS |
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14-17 |
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Section 14.12 |
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PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES AND PERFORMANCE BONDING FOR COMPLIANCE |
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14-18 |
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Section 14.13 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-20 |
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Section 14.14 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-20 |
| PART III NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURES |
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14-20 |
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Section 14.15 |
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PUBLIC NOTICE |
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14-20 |
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Section 14.16 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
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14-23 |
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Section 14.17 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-25 |
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Section 14.18 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-25 |
| PART IV SITE PLAN REVIEW |
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14-25 |
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Section 14.19 |
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PURPOSE AND INTENT |
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14-25 |
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Section 14.20 |
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JURISDICTION |
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14-25 |
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Section 14.21 |
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SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES |
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14-26 |
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Section 14.22 |
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STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL |
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14-31 |
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Section 14.23 |
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SITE PLAN APPROVAL |
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14-34 |
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Section 14.24 |
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APPEAL TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS |
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14-34 |
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Section 14.25 |
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AMENDMENT TO SITE PLAN |
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14-35 |
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Section 14.26 |
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CONFORMITY TO APPROVED SITE PLAN |
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14-35 |
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Section 14.27 |
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AS BUILT SITE PLANS |
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14-35 |
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Section 14.28 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-35 |
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Section 14.29 |
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RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE |
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14-35 |
| PART V COMPLAINTS, PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND VIOLATION PROCEDURES |
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14-35 |
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Section 14.30 |
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COMPLAINTS, PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION AND VIOLATION PROCEDURES |
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14-35 |
| PART VI OTHER REVIEW PROCEDURES |
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14-37 |
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Section 14.31 |
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OTHER REVIEW PROCEDURES |
|
14-37 |
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| ARTICLE XV
CONDITIONAL USES [4 pages] {table} |
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15-1 |
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Section 15.1 |
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INTENT AND PURPOSE |
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15-1 |
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Section 15.2 |
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HOME OCCUPATIONS |
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15-1 |
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Section 15.3 |
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SWIMMING POOLS |
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15-1 |
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Section 15.4 |
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MODEL HOMES |
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15-1 |
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Section 15.5 |
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MOBILE HOMES |
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15-2 |
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Section 15.6 |
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LIVESTOCK AND PETS |
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15-3 |
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Section 15.7 |
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NON-COMMERICAL STORAGE |
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15-4 |
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Section 15.8 |
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ANTENNAS AND SATELLITE DISHES |
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15-4 |
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Section 15.9 |
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RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING |
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15-4 |
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ARTICLE XVI
SPECIAL LAND USE PERMITS: SUPPLEMENTARY
USE REGULATIONS [33 pages] {table} |
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16-1 |
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Section 16.1 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS |
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16-1 |
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Section 16.2 |
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RESERVED FOR EXPANSION |
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16-1 |
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Section 16.3 |
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BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS |
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16-1 |
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Section 16.4 |
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BOARDING HOUSES |
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16-2 |
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Section 16.5 |
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DRIVE-IN THEATERS, RACE TRACKS, GOLF DRIVING RANGES,
GOLF COURSES, AND TRANSIENT AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES |
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16-2 |
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Section 16.6 |
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CONTRACTORS AND BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS |
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16-3 |
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Section 16.7 |
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INSTALLATIONS |
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16-4 |
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Section 16.8 |
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GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS |
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16-4 |
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Section 16.9 |
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GOLF COURSES |
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16-5 |
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Section 16.10 |
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HOTELS, MOTELS, TOURIST COURTS, AND RESORTS |
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16-5 |
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Section 16.11 |
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SANITARY LAND FILLS, INCINERATORS AND TRANSFER STATIONS |
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16-7 |
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Section 16.12 |
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INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES |
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16-7 |
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Section 16.13 |
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JUNK YARDS |
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16-8 |
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Section 16.14 |
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RESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERICIAL DISTRICTS |
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16-8 |
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Section 16.15 |
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MARINAS AND CANOE LIVERIES |
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16-9 |
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Section 16.16 |
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AMUSEMENT ARCADES |
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16-9 |
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Section 16.17 |
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NEW AND USED AUTO, MC, RV AND BOAT DEALERS |
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16-10 |
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Section 16.18 |
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MOBILE HOME PARKS AND MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS |
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16-10 |
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Section 16.19 |
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PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (PRD) |
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16-10 |
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Section 16.20 |
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SHOPPING CENTERS |
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16-15 |
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Section 16.21 |
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SAND OR GRAVEL PITS, QUARRIES |
|
16-17 |
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Section 16.22 |
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SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL |
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16-18 |
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Section 16.23 |
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AIRPORTS |
|
16-19 |
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Section 16.24 |
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CAMPGROUNDS AND TRAILER PARKS |
|
16-19 |
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Section 16.25 |
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LIGHT MANUFACTURING, WAREHOUSING, COMMERICIAL STORAGE |
|
16-19 |
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Section 16.26 |
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RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVICES |
|
16-21 |
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Section 16.27 |
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GUN AND SKEET CLUBS, SHOOTING RANGES |
|
16-30 |
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Section 16.28 |
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HUNT CLUBS |
|
16-31 |
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| ARTICLE XVII
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS [29 pages] {table} |
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17-1 |
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Section 17.1 |
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS |
|
17-1 |
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Section 17.2 |
|
CONSERVATION PUD |
|
17-13 |
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Section 17.3 |
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RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT |
|
17-17 |
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Section 17.4 |
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MIXED USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS |
|
17-21 |
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Section 17.5 |
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NEOTRADITIONAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS |
|
17-23 |
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Section 17.6 |
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NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS |
|
17-25 |
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Section 17.7 |
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HARDSHIP PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT |
|
17-26 |
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Section 17.8 |
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TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS PUD OVERLAY ZONE |
|
17-29 |
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| ARTICLE XVIII
SUBDIVISIONS & CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS [6 pages] {table} |
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18-1 |
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Section 18.1 |
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PURPOSE AND INTENT |
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18-1 |
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Section 18.2 |
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SUBDIVISION OF LAND |
|
18-1 |
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Section 18.3 |
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PRE-APPLICATION PROCESS SKETCH PLAN |
|
18-1 |
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Section 18.4 |
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CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN |
|
18-3 |
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| ARTICLE XIX
SIGNS [12 pages] {table} |
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19-1 |
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Section 19.1 |
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PURPOSE |
|
19-1 |
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Section 19.2 |
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PERMIT REQUIRED |
|
19-1 |
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Section 19.3 |
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SIGNS EXCLUDED FROM PERMIT |
|
19-1 |
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Section 19.4 |
|
TEMPORARY SIGNS: PERMIT EXEMPTIONS |
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19-2 |
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Section 19.5 |
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DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF SIGNS |
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19-4 |
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Section 19.6 |
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COMPUTATION SIGN AREA |
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19-4 |
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Section 19.7 |
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SIGNAGE TABLES |
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19-5 |
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Section 19.8 |
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SIGN REQUIREMENTS WHERE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED |
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19-5 |
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Section 19.9 |
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SIGN REQUIREMENTS WHERE PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED |
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19-6 |
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Section 19.10 |
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GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS |
|
19-7 |
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Section 19.11 |
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OFF-PREMISE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING SIGNS |
|
19-8 |
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Section 19.12 |
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PROHIBITED SIGNS |
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19-9 |
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Section 19.13 |
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SIGN SETBACKS AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS |
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19-9 |
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Section 19.14 |
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SIGN ILLUMINATION |
|
19-11 |
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Section 19.15 |
|
NON-CONFORMING SIGNS |
|
19-11 |
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| ARTICLE XX
PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS [13 pages] {table} |
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20-1 |
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Section 20.1 |
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PURPOSE |
|
20-1 |
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Section 20.2 |
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REQUIREMENTS |
|
20-1 |
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Section 20.3 |
|
PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS |
|
20-3 |
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Section 20.4 |
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PARKING SITE REQUIREMENTS |
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20-9 |
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Section 20.5 |
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LOADING & UNLOADING REQUIREMENTS |
|
20-12 |
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| ARTICLE XXI
LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING AND SCREENING [9 pages] {table} |
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21-1 |
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Section 21.1 |
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PURPOSE |
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21-1 |
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Section 21.2 |
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LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS |
|
21-1 |
| |
Section 21.3 |
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RIGHT-OF-WAY PROTECTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY |
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21-2 |
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Section 21.4 |
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REQUIRED VEGETATION |
|
21-2 |
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Section 21.5 |
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INDESIRABLE TREES |
|
21-3 |
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Section 21.6 |
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DRIVES AND ACCESSWAYS |
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21-4 |
| |
Section 21.7 |
|
BUFFERING PROVISION FOR SURFACE MINING AREAS AND JUNK YARDS |
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21-4 |
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Section 21.8 |
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SIDE AND REAR YARD LANDSCAPING AND FENCING OPTIONS |
|
21-4 |
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Section 21.9 |
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PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING & LOADING SPACE FENCING |
|
21-5 |
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Section 21.10 |
|
LANDSCAPING FOR ALL OTHER PROPERTIES REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW |
|
21-6 |
| |
Section 21.11 |
|
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LANDSCAPING MATERIALS |
|
21-6 |
| |
Section 21.12 |
|
SCREENING OF TRASH |
|
21-7 |
| |
Section 21.13 |
|
EXISTING SCREENING |
|
21-7 |
| |
Section 21.14 |
|
MAINTENANCE |
|
21-7 |
| |
Section 21.15 |
|
FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENS |
|
21-7 |
| |
Section 21.16 |
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TIME TO COMPLETE & PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE |
|
21-8 |
| |
Section 21.17 |
|
WAIVER OF LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING AND FENCING REGULATIONS |
|
21-9 |
| |
Section 21.18 |
|
LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND SPACING GUIDELINES |
|
21-9 |
|
| ARTICLE XXII
ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS [10 pages] {table} |
|
22-1 |
| |
Section 22.1 |
|
PURPOSE |
|
22-1 |
| |
Section 22.2 |
|
REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS |
|
22-1 |
| |
Section 22.3 |
|
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS |
|
22-1 |
| |
Section 22.4 |
|
RETAINING WALL PERMIT |
|
22-2 |
| |
Section 22.5 |
|
REMOVAL OF VEGETATIVE COVER |
|
22-2 |
| |
Section 22.6 |
|
GRADING AND FILLING OF PROPERTY AND STORMWATER DETENTION |
|
22-3 |
| |
Section 22.7 |
|
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & NUISANCE PREVENTION PROVISIONS |
|
22-5 |
| |
Section 22.8 |
|
WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY SEWERAGE FACILITIES |
|
22-7 |
| |
Section 22.9 |
|
FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS |
|
22-7 |
| |
Section 22.10 |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIO-ECONOMIC & TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENTS |
|
22-10 |
|
| ARTICLE XXIII
PLATTE LAKES AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT [5 pages] {table} |
|
23-1 |
| |
Section 23.1 |
|
ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERLAY DISTRICT: INTENT & PURPOSE |
|
23-1 |
| |
Section 23.2 |
|
PLATTE LAKES AREA |
|
23-1 |
| |
Section 23.3 |
|
WATER RESOURCES SUBJECT TO ORDINANCE REGULATION |
|
23-1 |
| |
Section 23.4 |
|
DISTRICT REGULATIONS |
|
23-1 |
| |
Section 23.5 |
|
CONFLICTS |
|
23-5 |
|
| ARTICLE XXIV
CRYSTAL LAKE WATERSHED OVERLAY DISTRICT [9 pages] {table} |
|
24-1 |
| |
Section 24.1 |
|
PURPOSE |
|
24-1 |
| |
Section 24.2 |
|
WATERSHED OVERLAY DISTRICT |
|
24-1 |
| |
Section 24.3 |
|
USES PERMITTED |
|
24-1 |
| |
Section 24.4 |
|
LOT SIZE, WIDTH, AND SETBACK |
|
24-2 |
| |
Section 24.5 |
|
APPROVAL PROCESS |
|
24-2 |
| |
Section 24.6 |
|
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS |
|
24-2 |
|
| ARTICLE XXV
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES (SOBS) [15 pages] {table} |
|
25-1 |
| |
Section 25.1 |
|
PREAMBLE |
|
25-1 |
| |
Section 25.2 |
|
INTENT AND PURPOSE |
|
25-1 |
| |
Section 25.3 |
|
DEFINITIONS |
|
25-1 |
| |
Section 25.4 |
|
PERMIT REQUIRED |
|
25-4 |
| |
Section 25.5 |
|
ISSUANCE OF PERMIT |
|
25-5 |
| |
Section 25.6 |
|
INSPECTION |
|
25-7 |
| |
Section 25.7 |
|
ACTION TO REVOKE PERMIT |
|
25-7 |
| |
Section 25.8 |
|
TRANSFER OF PERMIT |
|
25-7 |
| |
Section 25.9 |
|
LOCATION RESTRICTIONS |
|
25-7 |
| |
Section 25.10 |
|
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS |
|
25-8 |
| |
Section 25.11 |
|
EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS |
|
25-11 |
| |
Section 25.12 |
|
PERSONS YOUNGER THAN EIGHTEEN PROHIBITED FROM ENTRY; ATTENDANT REQUIRED |
|
25-11 |
| |
Section 25.13 |
|
EXEMPTION |
|
25-12 |
| |
Section 25.14 |
|
NOTICES |
|
25-12 |
| |
Section 25.15 |
|
NON-CONFORMING USES |
|
25-13 |
| |
Section 25.16 |
|
INJUNCTION |
|
25-13 |
| |
Section 25.17 |
|
VARIANCES AND LIMITATION ON REAPPLICATION |
|
25-13 |
| |
Section 25.18 |
|
EXPANSION AND DISCONTINUANCE |
|
25-14 |
|
| ARTICLE XXVI
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS [17 pages] {table} |
|
26-1 |
| |
Section 26.1 |
|
PURPOSE |
|
26-1 |
| |
Section 26.2 |
|
DEFINITIONS |
|
26-1 |
| |
Section 26.3 |
|
APPLICABILITY |
|
26-2 |
| |
Section 26.4 |
|
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
|
26-3 |
| |
Section 26.5 |
|
PERMITTED USES |
|
26-5 |
| |
Section 26.6 |
|
ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED USES |
|
26-5 |
| |
Section 26.7 |
|
SPECIAL LAND USE PERMITS |
|
26-9 |
| |
Section 26.8 |
|
BUILDINGS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE |
|
26-14 |
| |
Section 26.9 |
|
REMOVAL OF ABANDONED ANTENNAS AND TOWERS |
|
26-16 |
| |
Section 26.10 |
|
NONCONFORMING USES |
|
26-16 |
|
| ARTICLE XXVII
BETSIE VALLEY TRAIL OVERLAY DISTRICT [3 pages] {table} |
|
27-1 |
| |
Section 27.1 |
|
INTENT AND PURPOSE |
|
27-1 |
| |
Section 27.2 |
|
DEFINITIONS |
|
27-2 |
| |
Section 27.3 |
|
LOCATION AND SIZE OF STRUCTURES |
|
27-2 |
| |
Section 27.4 |
|
REASONABLE TRAIL DESIGN GUIDELINES |
|
27-2 |
| |
Section 27.5 |
|
SITE PLAN |
|
27-3 |
| |
Section 27.6 |
|
TRAIL CROSSINGS |
|
27-3 |
| |
Section 27.7 |
|
SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT REQUIRED |
|
27-3 |
| |
Section 27.8 |
|
MDOT 30 FOOT FUTURE RAIL/UTILITY EASEMENT |
|
27-3 |
| |
Section 27.9 |
|
TRAIL DESIGN GUIDELINES |
|
27-3 |
| |
|
|
ATTACHMENT A (link to
one document with both attachments) |
|
27-4 |
| |
|
|
ATTACHMENT B (link to
one document with both attachments) |
|
27-5 |
|
| ARTICLE XXVIII
NON-CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES [3 pages] {table} |
|
28-1 |
| |
Section 28.1 |
|
PURPOSE & SCOPE |
|
28-1 |
| |
Section 28.2 |
|
LIMITATIONS ON EXPANDING NON-CONFORMING SITUATIONS |
|
28-1 |
| |
Section 28.3 |
|
INVOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION |
|
28-1 |
| |
Section 28.4 |
|
VOLUNTARY DISCONTINUANCE |
|
28-1 |
| |
Section 28.5 |
|
RESTRICTION OF CHANGE |
|
28-2 |
| |
Section 28.6 |
|
VOLUNTARY DEMOLITION |
|
28-2 |
| |
Section 28.7 |
|
NON-CONFORMING PARCELS OR LOTS - ASSEMBLAGE |
|
28-2 |
| |
Section 28.8 |
|
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE |
|
28-2 |
| |
Section 28.9 |
|
CHANGE OF TENANCY OR OWNERSHIP |
|
28-3 |
| |
Section 28.10 |
|
DISTRICT CHANGES |
|
28-3 |
| |
Section 28.11 |
|
HARDSHIP CASES |
|
28-3 |
| |
Section 28.12 |
|
ILLEGAL NONCONFORMING USES |
|
28-3 |
|
| ARTICLE XXIX
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS [10 pages] {table} |
|
29-1 |
| |
Section 29.1 |
|
PURPOSE & SCOPE |
|
29-1 |
| |
Section 29.2 |
|
CREATION OF BOARD OF APPEALS |
|
29-1 |
| |
Section 29.3 |
|
RULES, LIMITS ON AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS, AND USE VARIANCES |
|
29-2 |
| |
Section 29.4 |
|
ZONING APPEALS |
|
29-2 |
| |
Section 29.5 |
|
VARIANCES |
|
29-4 |
| |
Section 29.6 |
|
RULES FOR GRANTING VARIANCES |
|
29-5 |
| |
Section 29.7 |
|
INTERPRETATION AND OTHER POWERS |
|
29-5 |
| |
Section 29.8 |
|
DETERMINATION OF A LOT OF RECORD |
|
29-6 |
| |
Section 29.9 |
|
NONCONFORMITY APPEALS |
|
29-6 |
| |
Section 29.10 |
|
APPEAL CONCERNING SITE PLAN REVIEW, SPECIAL LAND USE OR PUD |
|
29-6 |
| |
Section 29.11 |
|
ESSENTIAL SERVICES |
|
29-7 |
| |
Section 29.12 |
|
FINDINGS OF FACT |
|
29-7 |
| |
Section 29.13 |
|
BURDEN OF PROOF IN APPEALS AND VARIANCES |
|
29-8 |
| |
Section 29.14 |
|
RE-APPLICATIONS AND REHEARINGS |
|
29-8 |
| |
Section 29.15 |
|
BOND AUTHORIZED |
|
29-9 |
| |
Section 29.16 |
|
RECORDS |
|
29-9 |
| |
Section 29.17 |
|
LEGAL COUNSEL |
|
29-10 |
| |
Section 29.18 |
|
REVIEW BY CIRCUIT COURT |
|
29-10 |
|
| ARTICLE XXX
TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS [1 page] {table} |
|
30-1 |
| |
Section 30.1 |
|
TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
|
30-1 |
|
| ARTICLE XXXI
AMENDMENTS [5 pages] {table} |
|
31-1 |
| |
Section 31.1 |
|
PURPOSE & SCOPE |
|
31-1 |
| |
Section 31.2 |
|
INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS |
|
31-1 |
| |
Section 31.3 |
|
FEES |
|
31-1 |
| |
Section 31.4 |
|
AMENDMENT PROCEDURES |
|
31-1 |
| |
Section 31.5 |
|
PETITION REFERRAL |
|
31-2 |
| |
Section 31.6 |
|
PUBLIC HEARING |
|
31-3 |
| |
Section 31.7 |
|
FINDINGS OF FACT REQUIRED |
|
31-3 |
| |
Section 31.8 |
|
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS |
|
31-4 |
| |
Section 31.9 |
|
CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES |
|
31-4 |
| |
Section 31.10 |
|
SUBMISSION TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN |
|
31-5 |
| |
Section 31.11 |
|
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
[1 page] |
|
31-5 |
| |
Section 31.12 |
|
OPTIONS UPON DENIAL OF AMENDMENT REQUEST |
|
31-6 |
| |
Section 31.13 |
|
RESUBMITTAL |
|
31-6 |
| |
Section 31.14 |
|
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ZONING ORDINANCE |
|
31-6 |
|
