Official Zoning Districts and Their Uses
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The area of the county is divided into zoning districts. The location of each of the zoning districts is shown on the official zoning map. The zoning districts and the purposes of each district are as follows:
(1)
Residential agricultural district (R-A). The R-A residential agricultural district is intended to accommodate single-family dwellings and accessory structures and uses and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development characterized by large lots having a rural atmosphere, where agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry activities may be pursued by the residents of the R-A district.
(2)
Residential estate district (R-E). The R-E residential estate district is intended to accommodate single-family dwellings and accessory structures and uses and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development characterized by large lots, creating in appearance a semirural environment.
(3)
Single-family residential districts (R-1-5, R-1-8, R-1-10, R-1-12). The R-1-5, R-1-8, R-1-10 and R-1-12 single-family residential districts are intended to accommodate single-family dwellings, accessory structures, and uses. It is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(4)
Residential mixed district (R-M). The R-M residential mixed district is intended to accommodate single-family and two-family dwellings and accessory structures and uses, and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(5)
Multiple-family residential (low density) district (R-3-L). The R-3-L multiple-family residential (low density) district is intended to accommodate single-family, two-family, multiple-family dwellings, accessory structures and uses, It is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(6)
Multiple-family residential (high density) district (R-3-H). The R-3-H multiple-family residential (high density) district is intended to accommodate multiple-family dwellings and accessory structures and uses, and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(7)
Multiple-family residential (very high density) district (R-3-H-40). The R-3-H-40 multiple-family residential (very high density) district is intended to accommodate multiple-family residential developments (primarily apartments or condominiums) at higher than normal densities, and further intended primarily to maintain and protect a residential character of development, but permitting auxiliary commercial or professional uses which are related to the primary use.
(8)
Mobile home subdivision district (R-4). The R-4 mobile home subdivision district is intended to accommodate mobile homes or similar type dwelling units and accessory structures and uses in residential developments with individually owned lots, and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(9)
Mobile home park district (R-5). The R-5 mobile home park district is intended to accommodate mobile home dwelling units and accessory structures and uses where mobile home sites are rented and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character.
(10)
Mobile home development district (R-6). The R-6 mobile home development district is intended to accommodate mobile home dwelling units and accessory structures and uses where mobile home sites can be rented, owned in fee simple, as part of a condominium, a cooperative or a land lease rental community, and is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character.
(11) Planned development residential districts (PD-2.0, PD-3.5, PD-5.0, PD-7.0, PD-12.0, PD-20.0). The PD-2.0, PD-3.5, PD-5.0, PD-7.0, PD-12.0 and PD-20.0 planned development residential districts are intended to accommodate varied developments of a residential character and are further intended to maintain and protect an interesting and flexible character of development with mixtures of single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings and accessory structures and uses. These PD-2.0, PD-3.5, PD-5.0, PD-7.0, PD-12.0 and PD-20.0 districts are also intended to encourage imaginative spatial design such as relatively high dwelling unit densities in portions of the development, compensated by open and recreation areas in other portions of the development (the PD designations are followed by numbers which are the maximum dwelling units per gross acre). Note: As of August 28, 2007, the county will no longer accept or approve new applications for the PD zone designation.
CONTACT CDD 662-8120
(12) Special plan district (SP). The SP special plan district is an overlay zone which may be used to increase design flexibility in conjunction with an R-M, R-3-L, R-3H, R-3-H-40, P-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, R&D, M-1, M-2, DT-CPO, DT-NGO, DT-NCO, or DT-TCO district. The special plan district may be applied to previously undeveloped areas of three acres or redevelopment of an area of three acres or more as long as it is under single or common ownership or development control. Requirements for establishing a special plan district are found in section 16-534.
CONTACT CDD 662-8120
(13) P
rofessional office district (P-O). The P-O professional office district is intended to accommodate professional uses which are compatible with each other. Retail uses are not permitted unless they are subsidiary to professional services.
(14)
Light commercial and professional business district (C-1). The C-1 light commercial and professional business district is intended to accommodate retail, service and professional uses, compatible with each other, to serve nearby residential districts. The regulations of this C-1 district are intended to encourage the growth and development of this type of commercial and professional facility.
(15)
Civic center business and professional district (C-2). The C-2 civic center business and professional district is intended to accommodate and promote the commercial and professional development in the center of the community, with a mixture of public, historical and commercial uses which are compatible to each other, and which provide an attractive and appropriate setting in which countywide retail and professional services and cultural, recreational and governmental uses may be undertaken, performed or pursued. The C-2 district regulations are intended to encourage the commercial and professional growth and development of this area to that end.
(16)
Heavy commercial district (C-3). The C-3 heavy commercial district is intended to accommodate commercial uses allowed in the C-1 and C-2 districts and those which generate more traffic and noise. Included are automotive-connected uses such as service stations, repair garages, tire shops, motels and hotels, uses such as large stores, drive-in or takeout facilities and commercial recreation establishments.
(17)
Research and development district (R&D). The R&D research and development district is intended to accommodate scientific research and development establishments, except for those scientific activities which could endanger or become detrimental to persons or property.
(18)
Light industrial district (M-1). The M-1 light industrial district is intended to accommodate light industrial and certain accessory commercial uses, none of which create noise, smoke, odor, dust or similar emissions, and which generate a minimum of truck traffic. The regulations of this M-1 district are intended to encourage attractively developed sites to ensure further compatibility with adjoining areas of the community.
(19)
Heavy industrial district (M-2). The M-2 heavy industrial district is intended to accommodate both light and heavy industrial uses in combination with limited accessory commercial uses. The regulations of this M-2 district are intended to ensure a compatible appearance and relationship with surrounding areas of the community.
(20)
Public land district (P-L). The P-L public land district is intended to accommodate local government and school district uses and structures, designed to support community needs and the public health, safety and welfare.
(21)
Scenic open lands district (W-1). The W-1 scenic open lands district is intended to maintain, protect and preserve the scenic and environmental quality, open character and the natural recreational value of undeveloped land.
(22)
Recreation wilderness district (W-2). The W-2 recreation wilderness district is intended to maintain, protect and preserve the scenic and environmental quality, open character and natural recreational value of undeveloped land; and to accommodate public and private recreational uses of an open nature.
(23) Historic overlay district. The historic overlay district is intended to promote and protect the heritage of the county by preserving sites and structures that have historical significance, in an appropriate setting. Such a district shall be established and regulated in accordance with the requirements of article XV of this chapter.
(24) Federal lands district (F-L). The F-L federal lands district is comprised of land owned by the United States government and to which the public does not have unrestricted access at any time. None of the provisions of this article are applicable to any land within the F-L district.
(25)
Residential mixed—North Community district (R-M-NC). The residential mixed—North Community district is intended to accommodate single-family and two-family dwellings, accessory structures and uses within an area of the subdivisions of North Community No. 1 and No. 2. The district is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(26) Multiple-family residential (low density)—North Community district (R-3-L-NC). The multiple-family residential (low density)—North Community district is intended to accommodate single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, accessory structures and uses within an area of the subdivisions of North Community No. 1 and No. 2. The district is further intended to maintain and protect a residential character of development.
(27)
Mixed-Use (MU). The mixed-use district is intended to provide flexibility in the development or redevelopment of parcels, while promoting good design and encouraging economic development. This district allows office, residential and commercial uses, individually or in any combination, on the same lot or within the same structure. The mixed-use district corresponds closely, in uses and design and development standards to DT-NCO.
The Downtown District
1.
Downtown district: Neighborhood general overlay zone (DT-NGO),
The neighborhood general overlay zone (DT-NGO) in the downtown district is an overlay zone that is a mixed-use zone combining residential, office, commercial, civic and other uses but at the lowest density permitted in the overlay zones in the downtown district.
2.
Downtown district: Neighborhood center overlay zone (DT-NCO).
The neighborhood center overlay zone (DT-NCO) in the downtown district is a mixed-use zone combining residential, office, commercial, civic and other uses at a higher density than allowed in the DT-NGO zone.
3.
Downtown district: Town center overlay zone (DT-TCO).
The town center overlay zone (DT-TCO) in the downtown district is a mixed-use zone combining office, commercial, civic, certain types of residential and other uses at the highest density allowed in the downtown district.
4.
Downtown district: Civic/public open space overlay zone (DT-CPO).
The civic/public open space overlay zone (DT-CPO) in the downtown district is for public uses such as parks, plazas, recreation, and civic buildings and other uses, although these types of uses may also be located in other areas of the county as permitted by the Use Index.