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  • ZONING DISTRICTS Updated October 18, 2024 Who to contact: Zoning

    Oct 18, 2024

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document is a reference guide to Madison's zoning districts updated October 18, 2024, listing all residential, mixed-use, commercial, employment, special, overlay, and historic districts with their designations and codes. The guide provides contact information for the zoning department and references to the relevant ordinance chapters (Chapter 28 Zoning Code and Chapter 41 Historic Preservation), along with resources including an online zoning map. No budget figures, policy changes, or meeting decisions are discussed; the document serves as an informational resource for understanding the city's zoning classification system.

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  • The Zoning Ordinance of Knox County, Tennessee As amended through

    Aug 28, 2023

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Knoxville, TN
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The Zoning Ordinance of Knox County, Tennessee, as amended through August 28, 2023, is a comprehensive municipal code document that establishes zoning regulations for the county. The ordinance covers definitions, general provisions, zoning districts, setback requirements, parking regulations, and storage rules for vehicles in residential zones. The document is maintained by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Department and serves as the legal framework governing land use and development throughout Knox County.

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  • The Zoning Ordinance Of The City of Knoxville, Tennessee

    Jan 25, 2022

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee document, amended through January 25, 2022, establishes the comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The ordinance contains articles covering the title and authority, general definitions and measurement methodologies, zoning districts and maps, and residential neighborhood districts, among other regulatory sections. This 429-page document serves as the foundational legal framework governing land use, zoning classifications, and development standards within Knoxville's municipal jurisdiction.

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  • Columbia, South Carolina August 20, 2019

    Aug 20, 2019

    ·Columbia, SC
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    This document outlines Article 4 of Columbia, South Carolina's Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations, effective August 20, 2019, establishing the organization and framework for land use regulations. The article is divided into three main sections covering principal uses (allowed land uses by zoning district), accessory uses and structures, and temporary uses and structures, each with corresponding permit requirements and applicable standards. The principal use table systematically classifies allowable uses into broad classifications (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), use categories, and specific use types to provide a structured basis for identifying permitted uses within each zoning district.

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  • Town of Bristol Zoning Regulations Adopted by Town Vote March 7, 2017

    Mar 7, 2017

    ·Bristol, PA
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    On March 7, 2017, the Town of Bristol adopted comprehensive zoning regulations through a town vote. The regulations establish multiple zoning districts including Village Business, Residential Office Commercial, Village Mixed, Recreational, Commercial, High Density Residential, Village Residential, and Rural Agricultural zones, with standards and requirements for each district. The new regulations repeal former zoning bylaws and include provisions for interpretation, amendments, and enforcement across the town's designated zoning map.

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  • LAND USE CODE SHEET (UPDATED 01/05/2017) LAND USE CODE: 100 - RESIDENTIAL

    Jan 5, 2017

    ·Lancaster, PA
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  • 6/12/2016 Omaha, NE Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Omaha, NE
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    This document presents Chapter 17 of the Omaha, Nebraska Code of Ordinances, which establishes noise control regulations for the city. The ordinance prohibits construction equipment operation between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., requires mufflers on noise-creating blowers, power fans, and internal combustion engines, and regulates sound volume from audio devices on public property, motor vehicles, and residential properties. The regulations specify that amplified sound from public sources must not be audible beyond 100 feet and that residential sound must not be audible in adjoining units without actual notice from neighbors.

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  • 6/12/2016 Tampa, FL Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Tampa, FL
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    This document presents Tampa's Code of Ordinances Article III on noise regulations, effective June 12, 2016. It establishes maximum sound level limits (measured in dBA and dBC) that vary by location and time of day, with stricter standards in residential areas (55-60 dBA during nighttime hours) compared to the Central Business District, Ybor City Historic District, and Channel District (85 dBA during evening/night hours). The ordinance prohibits unreasonably excessive noise and creates a rebuttable presumption of violation when amplified sound or music is plainly audible at 100 feet or more from its source.

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  • 6/12/2016 Wilmington, DE Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    The document is the Wilmington, Delaware Code of Ordinances Article III regarding noise control and abatement, effective June 12, 2016. It establishes definitions for key noise-related terms including A-weighted sound pressure levels, ambient noise levels, decibels, and various categories of events (city-sponsored, commercial) and zoning districts (residential, business, industrial). The article also defines emergency vehicles and other relevant terminology to be used in the enforcement of noise regulations throughout the city.

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  • 6/11/2016 Knoxville, TN Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    This document presents Chapter 18 of the Knoxville, Tennessee Code of Ordinances, which establishes regulations for noise control within the city. The ordinance declares that excessive noise is detrimental to citizens' physical, mental, and social well-being and establishes standards to eliminate or reduce unnecessary and excessive noise. The chapter includes detailed definitions of key terms such as ambient noise, decibel measurements, impulsive sound, and distinctions between commercial, industrial, and residential uses for purposes of noise regulation.

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  • 6/11/2016 Fresno, CA Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Fresno, CA
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    The City of Fresno Code of Ordinances, Article 1, establishes noise regulations ("Noise Ordinance of the City of Fresno") with ambient noise level limits varying by district and time of day, measured in decibels. Residential areas are limited to 50 decibels from 10 pm to 7 am, 55 decibels from 7 pm to 10 pm, and 60 decibels from 7 am to 7 pm; commercial areas are limited to 60 decibels from 10 pm to 7 am and 65 decibels from 7 am to 10 pm; and industrial areas have a 70-decibel limit at any time. The ordinance provides technical definitions including ambient noise (averaged over 15 minutes excluding the offending noise), decibel, emergency work, frequency, hertz, and microbar. These regulations were originally enacted as Ordinance 1076 and repealed and added by Ordinance 72-163 in 1972.

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  • Tulsa Zoning Code Adopted November 05, 2015 Effective January 01, 2016

    Nov 5, 2015

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Zoning Code was adopted November 5, 2015, and became effective January 1, 2016, with amendments continuing through October 21, 2025. The code is organized as Title 42 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances and comprises 90 chapters covering zoning districts (residential, mixed-use, commercial/industrial, overlay, special, and legacy), building types and use categories, supplemental regulations, parking, signs, landscaping, outdoor lighting, review procedures, administration, nonconformities, violations and enforcement, and measurements. The document spans 400 pages and establishes comprehensive zoning and property restriction standards for the City of Tulsa.

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  • 08/31/09 ZONING CODE OF BALTIMORE CITY (Current through August 31, 2009)

    Aug 31, 2009

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    This document is the Zoning Code of Baltimore City, current through August 31, 2009, published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference under Director Avery Aisenstark. The code comprises ten titles covering definitions and general provisions, administration and authorizations, general use and bulk regulations, and nine residential, office-residence, business, industrial, overlay, and planned unit development districts. The code establishes zoning categories including R-1 through R-10 residence districts, B-1 through B-5 business districts, M-1 through M-3 industrial districts, overlay districts for flood plains and critical areas, and off-street parking regulations.

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  • Zoning Ordinance City of Charleston, West Virginia

    May 18, 2002

    ·Charleston, WV
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    This is the zoning ordinance for Charleston, West Virginia, originally approved by City Council on November 21, 2005, and amended through March 5, 2018 (Text Amendment No. 33). The document establishes zoning districts and regulations for the city, including residential zones (R-2 through R-10), mixed-use and residential-office districts, and commercial zones (C-4 through C-12, plus a Central Business District). Each district section specifies permitted uses, lot provisions, setbacks, building heights, and performance standards to guide land development and use in Charleston.

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  • BRISTOL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE First Approved and Adopted November 8, 1955

    Nov 8, 1955

    ·Bristol, PA
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    The Bristol Township Zoning Ordinance, first adopted on November 8, 1955, and last revised on April 14, 2022, establishes zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Bristol Township to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating building location, size, height, land use, lot dimensions, and yard requirements. The ordinance divides the township into multiple zones and districts (including residential, business, industrial, apartment, planned residential community, and mobile home park categories) and provides methods for administration and enforcement through a zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of appeals. The comprehensive document includes 42 sections covering topics such as prohibited uses, setback requirements, parking facilities, sign regulations, wind turbine standards, and telecommunication tower facilities, with appendices detailing zoning rates, variances, district use tables, and development standards.

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  • Official Zoning Map of the Township of Harris

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This is the Official Zoning Map of Harris Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, adopted in 2016 as Ordinance 16-05, which supersedes the previous zoning map from 1978. The map designates various zoning districts including agricultural, residential (single, two, and multi-family), commercial, industrial, and cultural zones, along with overlay districts for ridge protection and corridor management. The map was prepared by the Centre Regional Planning Agency and identifies key municipal features, road networks, and the Regional Growth Boundary for the township.

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  • SOUTH PORTLAND CODE Article V Page 7 Sec. 27-518. Site plan review (AA).

    Portland, ME
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    This document outlines zoning regulations for South Portland's Residential Districts AA and A. Section 27-518 requires site plan review for any residential construction exceeding 1,000 square feet of floor area within a two-year period (excluding single-family dwellings), with review focusing on impacts such as traffic, parking, stormwater runoff, and noise. Section 27-531 establishes Residential District A as a medium-density residential area limited to four dwelling units per net acre, while Section 27-532 lists permitted uses including single-family dwellings, churches, schools, and accessory solar energy systems.

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  • What's Happening in Stamford Downtown STAMFORD DOWNTOWN

    Stamford, CT
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    Stamford Downtown is a Special Services District established in 1992 that supplements city services in the urban core through sanitation, landscaping, placemaking, and marketing to achieve goals including economic development, residential growth, retail recruitment, and increased downtown foot traffic. The district's FY22 revenue comes primarily from special assessments (58%), contributions (28%), and event revenue (10%), with the city contributing $190,000 to cover less than 20% of public realm maintenance costs and less than 10% of public community event costs. Stamford Downtown provides extensive services including daily streetscape cleaning, snow removal, social outreach, park improvements, and free public events such as the Farmers Market, Balloon Parade Spectacular, and exercise classes, while maintaining a spending ratio of over $21 in district investment for every $1 of direct city contribution.

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  • LEGEND Zoning Districts C/R - Commercial/Residential District

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document is a zoning legend and map for the City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, prepared by Alfred Benesch & Company in February 2020. It identifies nine zoning district categories including Commercial/Residential (C/R), Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), Community Commercial (C-2), Central Business (C-3), Heavy Commercial (C-4), Light Manufacturing (M-1), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), Single Family Residential (R-1 and R-1A), Two Family Residential (R-2), and Special Purpose (S-1) districts. The map displays the geographic distribution of these zoning designations across Pottsville and surrounding areas including Norwegian Township, Branch Township, North Manheim Township, and the boroughs of Palo Alto and Mechanicsville.

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  • CITY OF LEBANON ZONING ORDINANCE Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

    Lebanon, PA
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    The City of Lebanon adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on June 22, 2020, funded through a Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Early Intervention Program Grant. The ordinance establishes zoning districts with specific allowed uses for residential and non-residential areas, dimensional requirements, design standards, historic building protections, floodplain regulations, parking standards, and sign regulations across 180 pages. The document serves as Part 13, Title One of the City of Lebanon's Codified Ordinances and was developed with assistance from Urban Research and Development Corporation.

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  • HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 2003 ZONING ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    Hazle Township's 2003 Zoning Ordinance, as amended through October 2016, establishes comprehensive land use regulations for the township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance defines nine zoning districts (R-1 and R-2 residential, B-1 and B-2 commercial, I-1 and I-2 industrial, M-1 mining, C-1 conservation, and BP business park), along with a healthcare overlay district, and includes regulations for accessory structures, setbacks, special exceptions, and planned residential developments. The document serves as the primary tool for managing growth and development while addressing community development objectives through dimensional requirements, use restrictions, and procedural standards for development applications.

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  • Building Services & Code Enforcement 451 South State Street, Room 215

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document provides zoning district classifications and purposes for residential areas in Salt Lake City, administered by Building Services & Code Enforcement (located at 451 South State Street, Room 215; contact 801-535-6000). The city defines six primary residential zoning categories: three foothills residential districts (FR-1 requiring lots of at least 43,560 square feet, FR-2 requiring 21,780 square feet, and FR-3 requiring 12,000 square feet, all designed to minimize environmental hazards and protect scenic character); three single-family residential districts (R-1-12,000, R-1-7,000, and R-1-5,000 with decreasing minimum lot sizes); and two special development pattern districts (SR-1 and SR-3) intended to preserve neighborhood character, with SR-2 reserved for future use. The document was updated in October 2012.

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  • Eugene, Oregon.pdf

    Eugene, OR
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    Eugene's Environmental Noise Disturbance ordinance (Eugene Code 6.750) establishes specific prohibitions on noise-creating activities, including restrictions on vehicle exhausts without mufflers, engine idling exceeding 15 minutes during nighttime hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and loading/unloading operations during those same hours. The code also regulates construction activities (prohibited 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), equipment operation such as pile drivers and leaf blowers (prohibited 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., with leaf blowers limited to 70 dBA at 50 feet), and mechanical devices like air conditioning units installed after the ordinance's effective date, which must not exceed 60 dBA at residential property lines. Vehicle spectator sports are exempted when properly licensed and conducted between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., and single-family residences have limited exemptions for brief leaf blower use.

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  • Oakland, California, Planning Code Page 1

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is the Oakland, California Planning Code from 1997, a codification of the city's general planning ordinances. The code is organized into Title 17 Planning and multiple chapters covering topics including general provisions, the City Planning Commission, landmarks preservation, zoning regulations, use classifications, and specific zoning districts (Open Space, Hillside Residential, Detached Unit Residential, Mixed Housing Type Residential, and Urban Residential). This supplement, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation, brings the code current through ordinances effective as of January 16, 2024, and comprises 971 pages total.

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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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    The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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  • Phoenix Zoning Ordinance (complete, 10/17)

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Chapter 6, Supplement No. 35, establishes zoning district classifications for the City of Phoenix, including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use categories. Residential districts range from suburban ranch/farm (S-1, S-2) through single-family estates (RE-43, RE-24, RE-35, R1-14 through R1-6) to multifamily residence districts (R-2 through R-5, R-4A, R-I). Commercial districts include restricted office (R-O, C-O), intermediate (C-2), general (C-3), and special commercial (B3), plus Commerce Park and parking districts (P-1, P-2). The ordinance also defines industrial districts (A-1 light, A-2), specialized zones (Resort RH, High-Rise H-R and H-R1, Mid-Rise, Urban Residential UR, Golf Course GC, and Airport Noise Impact Overlay), and planned development frameworks (Planned Area Development, Planned Community, Planned Shopping Center, Regional Shopping Center). The document reflects a March 23, 2011 amendment consolidating the Planning Department with the Development Services Department, effective April 22, 2011.

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  • City of Houston, Planning and Development Department October23, 2024

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Houston Planning and Development Department issued standardized ordinance notes for platting on October 23, 2024, to guide the preparation and notation of plats. The document is a reference guide organized by topic with bookmarked sections for searchable navigation, including sections on dedicatory acknowledgements, replats, general plat notes, legend and abbreviations, coordinates and bearings, utility company requirements, variances and special exceptions, building lines, deed restrictions, visibility triangles, transit-oriented development streets, walkable place streets, one-foot reserves, airport tiers, parks, and single-family residential zoning. Bullet-pointed statements identify notes required to be printed on the face of plats, while red underlined text indicates fields to be completed or modified based on project-specific information. The notes provide standardized language and categories to ensure consistency in platting documentation across Houston development projects.

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  • Residential Plan Guideline Process

    Tulsa, OK
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  • Zoning Overview

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is an educational presentation from a Development 101 Workshop providing an overview of zoning principles and regulations. It covers the definition and purpose of zoning, the various zoning districts (residential A through D districts and commercial E districts), what zoning regulates (lot size, land use, parking, setbacks, landscaping, and signage), and the different roles of various departments and boards in zoning administration including zoning changes, design review, historic preservation, and board of adjustment functions. The presentation outlines how zoning promotes orderly growth, protects property owners, and facilitates adequate public services while preventing overcrowding and traffic congestion.

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  • Summary of Zoning Districts of the City of Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is a reference guide from Fort Worth's Planning and Development Department that outlines the city's zoning district classifications and their permitted uses. It categorizes zoning into three main types: Special Use Districts (such as Agricultural, Community Facilities, and Historic and Cultural), Residential Districts for one-family detached homes (ranging from A-2.5A with 2.5-acre minimum lots to AR with 3,500 sq. ft. minimum lots), and districts allowing two-family and multifamily residential development with varying density requirements. The guide specifies minimum lot sizes, maximum dwelling unit densities, and permitted ancillary uses for each zoning classification to help regulate land use throughout the city.

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