Chapter 34. Zoning


TITLE AND PURPOSE.
Short title.
Purpose.
Scope.
ZONE DISTRICTS.
Zone districts.
Zoning Map.
Notification to property owners.
DEFINITIONS.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Zoning affects all structures, buildings and land and the use thereof.
Building permits and building plans.
Certificates of occupancy.
Yards.
Accessory building.
Second dwelling on same lot prohibited in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Residence Districts.
Existing platted lots.
Garages in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Residence Districts and for new residential dwelling units, B-1, B-1A, B-2 and B-3 Districts.
Traffic visibility across corner lots.
Temporary permits.
Outdoor storage.
Subdivision of lot.
Site plan approval.
Final approval.
Shopping centers.
[Reserved]
Fees and deposits.
Garden apartments.
New or change of use; extension or renovations of existing building.
Disposal container areas.
As-built plans.
Buffer zones.
Driveways and driveway entrances.
State Highway Route 17 frontage buffer zone.
Above ground storage tanks.
Fences.
[Reserved]
Affordable housing mandatory set-aside.
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.
Continuance and enlargement of nonconforming use or structure.
Change in nonconforming use.
Cessation of operation.
Completion of building.
Restoration of existing buildings.
Nonconforming due to reclassification.
Unlawful use not authorized.
PARKING AND LOADING.
Off-street parking requirements.
[Reserved]
Off-street loading and unloading space.
Requirements for off-street parking in all nonresidential areas and certain residential areas as specified in this subsection.
SIGNS.
Portable signs.
Permit required.
General regulations.
Temporary signs.
Residential zones.
Business zones.
Industrial park and laboratory and office building zones.
PUBLIC GARAGES OR SERVICE STATIONS.
Application for permit.
Requirements.
Accessory building used as temporary shelter.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC OR INSTITUTIONAL USES.
Where permitted.
Application for permit.
Hearing by Board of Adjustment.
Action by the Construction Official.
through 34-12. [Reserved]
R-1 RESIDENCE DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
R-2 RESIDENCE DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
R-3 RESIDENCE DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
through 34-18. [Reserved]
R-4 MULTIFAMILY DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
R-5 GARDEN APARTMENT DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
R-5A GARDEN APARTMENT DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Affordable housing requirements.
Lot area.
Density of development and land coverage.
Building bulk and setbacks.
Landscaped areas.
Minimum off-street parking and roadway and driveway requirements.
T-3 and T-6 TOWNHOUSE RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
Size of townhouse districts.
Density of development.
Street requirements.
[Reserved]
Off-street parking.
Garages in T-3 and T-6 Residence Zones.
R-5B ISLAND ROAD MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Purpose.
Permitted uses.
Prohibited uses.
Accessory uses.
Conditional uses.
Affordable housing requirements.
Area and bulk requirements.
Development standards.
Off-street parking requirements.
Additional standards.
through 34-25. [Reserved]
B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
Site plan approval.
B-1A BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
Site plan approval.
B-2 TURNPIKE DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Required conditions.
Site plan approval.
District boundary lines.
B-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Outdoor storage.
Site plan approval.
Required conditions.
P.U.D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Permitted highway-oriented uses.
Other permitted uses.
Required conditions for highway-oriented uses.
Required conditions for adult community housing.
Application process and Planning Board findings.
through 34-32. [Reserved]
I.P. INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Outdoor storage.
Required conditions.
Permits.
Site plan approval.
Performance standards.
Operations.
[Reserved]
L.O. LABORATORY AND OFFICE BUILDING DISTRICT.
Permitted uses.
Minimum lot size.
Other requirements.
through 34-39. [Reserved]
USES IN ALL DISTRICTS.
Prohibited uses.
Gasoline storage tanks.
Permitted uses.
Exception for municipal use.
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS.
Exceptions.
Radio and television antennas.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS.
Purpose.
Definitions.
Applicability.
General requirements.
Permitted uses.
Conditional use permits.
Buildings or other equipment storage.
Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
Existing towers.
OUTDOOR CAFES.
Permitted use.
Site plan waiver for outdoor cafes.
Insurance required.
License fee.
Term of license; renewals.
Rules, regulations and specifications.
Notice of violation; failure to comply.
Violations and penalties.
Enforcement.
[Reserved]
VARIANCES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES.
Fees.
Special exception uses.
SOLAR PANELS.
Definitions.
General requirements.
Abandonment.
through 34-49. [Reserved]
ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORITY OF THE ZONING OFFICER.
Enforcement.
Violations and penalties.
RIPARIAN ZONES.
Definitions.
Intent and authority.
Riparian zone protection.
Exceptions.
Adjustments.
Permits-by-rule.
Appeals and procedures.
Enforcement; violations and penalties.

References

Building and housing — See Ch. 13.
Shade trees — See Ch. 20.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 25.
Development fees — See Ch. 30.
Land use procedures — See Ch. 31.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 32.
Off-tract improvements — See Ch. 33.