TOBACCO TOWNSHP 2003 ZONING
ORDINANCE
INDEX
(This copy of the index is a work-in-progress. It is not complete,
therefore, the listing of the location of a specific subject does not mean such
listing(s) is the only reference to the subject in the ordinance.)
Abandonment of non-conforming use 1101(4), 39
Accessory buildings & structures 1103(12) & (13), 43;1105(1), 43 also see specific district hapters
Definition, Ch 2, 3
Size, limit, 1103(13), 43
Accessory uses
Definition, Ch 2, 3
General, 1102(3), 40
See specific district chapters
Adjacent, definition, Chapter 2, 3
Administration of ordinance, Chapter 15, 84
Administrative Guidelines for Storm Water Management, 1511, 108
Adult-only business
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1403, 60.1
Animal Housing and Shelter, 405, 24; 1107, 46
Animals, Large Domesticated, Noncommercial, 503(11), 26; 603(12), 28; 1419, 83
Application for Land Use Permit, 1108, 46.1; 1501(1), 84
Appeals, Board of Zoning -- see Zoning Board of Appeals
Aquifers, groundwater, 1415(1), 73
Back yard
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Size, minimum, see specific district chapters
Bed and breakfast
Definition, chapter 2,
3
Special Use Permit, 1404,
61
Billboards, 1303, 52; 1306, 53; Chapter 2 under Signs
Boundaries, interpretation of, 303, 22
Buffer zone chart, Page 45
Buffer yard type, illustration chart, Page 46A
Buffering regulations, 1106, 44; 1405(2), 62
Buffers, PUD, 1411(5), 69
Buffers & Greenbelts, Mobile Home Park, 1409(3), 67
Building Standards, Chapter 11, 38
Buildings, accessory, definition, Chapter 2, 3
Buildings, existing uses, 1101(1), 38
Buildings, height, maximum, see specific district chapters
Campground, Special Use Permit, 1413, 70
Chart, Public Notice Requirements, Page 111
Civil Infraction, 1504(2)(d), 92
Classify uses not listed in at least one district, 1503(10)(b)2, 89
Classification of Districts, Chapter 3, 22
Commercial districts
Neighborhood (C-1), Chapter 8, 32
Regional (C-2), Chapter 9, 34
Conflict of Interest, definition, Chapter 2; 1502(2.1), 85; 1503(9), 88
Conflicting regulations, 103, 2
Contractors, architects, etc., responsibility for permits, 1108, 46.1
Coverage, lot, maximum, 704(10), 30
Cul-de-sac, 1104, 43; definition, Ch 2, 7
D
Decks, porches, patios, 1105(1), 43
Definitions, undeveloped state, 1510(3), 108
Agricultural (A-1), Chapter 4, 24
Classify Uses not listed in at least one district, 1503(10)(b)2, 89
Commercial, Regional (C-2), Chapter 9, 34
Industrial (I), Chapter 10, 36
Single Family Residential (R-1), Chapter 6, 28
Waterfront Residential (WR), Chapter 5, 26
Zoning, Chapter 3, 22
Accessory buildings, not to be used as, 1103(12), 43
Accessory buildings, size, 1103(13), 43
definition, Chapter 2, 3
garage, attached, yard requirements, 1103(14), 43
lot size –see specific district chapters
per parcel, 1103(7), 42
recreational vehicles (RV), 1103(11), 43
regulations, 1103, 41.1
roof, 1103(10), 43
size, minimum, see specific district chapters
temporary, 1103 (3), 41.1; 1103(11), 43
temporary, definition, Chapter 2, 3
Encroachment, yard, 1105(1), 43
Enforcement of ordinance, 1504, 91
Expansion of Non-conforming uses, 1101, 38
F
Fees, Special Use Permit, hearings, 1402(3)(a)2., 59; 1504A, 93.1
High Intensity Uses Waste Treatment & Disposal, 1405(6), 63
Outdoor Assembly, 1410(6), 68
Fill, raising property level above adjacent properties, 1110, 46.1
Flag lots, prohibited, 1104, 43
Front yard
Definition Chapter 2, 3
Parking, 1201(4), 47
Size, minimum, see specific district chapters
G
Garage, attached, yard requirement, 1103(14), 43
Garage (Yard) sale, 1416(1), 75
Garbage, 1102(6), 41
Ground level, raising, 1110, 46.1
Groundwater aquifers, 1415(1), 73
Guarantee of performance, 1504(5), 92
Health Department, 1103(3)(c)1., 42
Height, structures, see specific district chapters
Height, exceptions, 1105(2), 44
Home occupations
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Procedures & Permits, 1112, 46.3
See specific district chapters
Homes, mobile, see Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Incompatibility of
office, definition, Chapter 2
Individual Storage
Facilities
Definition, chapter 2,
3
Special Use Permit, 1408,
66
Industrial Park
Definitions, Chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1406, 63
Institutions
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1407, 65
Interpretation,
Of boundaries, 303, 22
Of ordinance, 103, 2; 1503(10)(b), 90
Of Storm Water Guidelines, 1511(2), 108
Intervention in watercourse, 1415(1), 73
Kennels,
Definitions, chapter 2,
3
Use in A-1 district, 403,
24
License, 405(2),
25
Setbacks, 1407(4), 65
Standards, 1407(3), 65
L
Land, undeveloped state, 1510(3), 108
Landscaping, Industrial Park, 1406(9), 65
Land Use Plan (Master Plan), Ch 2, 3; 1502(5) & (6), 85, 86
Legal Basis of Ordinance, 101A, 1
Liability of officials, 107, 2.1
Loading Area, Industrial Park, 1406(10), 65
Loading spaces, off-street, 1202, 49
Frontage, minimum 1104, 43
Non-Conforming, 1101(9), 38
Road frontage, 1104, 43
Yards, front, side, back—see specific district chapters
Map, zoning, 302, 22
Master Plan, 1502(5), 85
Mini-storage
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1408, 66
Definition, Chapter 2, 3
Foundation, 1103(8), 42
Inspection, 1103(2)(a), 41.1
Installation, 1103(2)(c), 41.2
Temporary dwelling, use as, 1103(3), 41.1
Uses, 1103(2)(b), 41.1
Mobile Home Park
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1409. 67
Modular home, definition, Ch 2, 14
Multiple family dwellings, Chapter 7, 30
Municipal Civil Infraction,
1504(2)(d), 92
N
Notice, public, 1506, 96
Noncommercial Large Domesticated Animals, 503(11), 26;
603(12), 28; 1419, 83
Non-conforming
uses, 1101, 38
( Changing use, continued use, abandonment of use, expansion of, inventory of,
loss of legal status)
Nuisance, Industrial Park, 1406(14), 65
Nuisance per se, 1504(2)(a), 91
Open storage, 1102(8), 41
Administrative review by ZBA, 1503(10)(a), 89
Amendments to, 1505, 93.1
Enforcement, 1504, 91
Interpretation of, 103, 2; 1503(10)(b), 90
Liability, 107, 2.1
Penalty for violation of, 1504, 91.1
Purpose and objective of, 102,
Review by county planning commission, 1505(3)(e), 94
Outdoor Assembly, 1410, 68
Outdoor display of merchandise, 1109, 46.1
Outdoor storage and/or refuse collection areas, 1202(5), 49; 1406(11), 65
Outdoor Recreational Facilities
Definitions, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1412, 70
Overnight parking, commercial vehicle, 1102(9), 41
Parcel regulations, 1104, 43; see also specific district chapters
(Also see specific district chapter for additional requirements)
Development and construction, 1201(5), 47
Handicapped spaces, 1201 (5)(b), 48
Industrial Park, 1406(8), 64
Minimum parking space, see specific district chapter
Off-street loading spaces, 1202, 49
Overnight parking of commercial vehicles, 1102(9), 41
Reduction in parking requirements, 1201(3), 47
Size of parking space, 1201(5), 47
Surface, 1201(5)(c), 48
Patios, 1105(1), 43
Penalty, violation of zoning ordinance, 1504, 91.1
Performance Guarantee, 1504(5), 92
Permits
Application for, 1501(1), 84
Building, 1102, 40; 1103(3)(c)2., 42
Conditions applying to, 1512, 109
Fees, 1504A, 93.1
Home Occupation, 1112, 46.3
Issued based on decision of ZBA, 1503(7), 88
Land Use Permit, 1108, 46.1
Special Use, Ch 14, 57
Storm Water, 1511(6), 109
Zoning Compliance, 1111, 46.3
Pets, 405, 24; 1107, 46
Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1411, 68
Buffering plans, approval of, 1106, 44
Conditional rezoning, 1509, 104
Duties, 1502, 85
Removal of members, 1502(2.2), 85
Special Use Permits, review & hearings, 1402(3), 58
Pond construction, special use permit, 1415(1), 73
Ponds, Recreational, not regulated by zoning ordinance, 1415(4)(j), 75
Porches (open & enclosed), 1105(1), 43
Private Road, lot fronting on, Chapter 2; 1104, 43
Property owners, initiation proposals to amend ZO, originated by, 1505(2), 94
Property owners Vested Rights, 1512(4), 110
Amendment and Rezoning of Zoning Ordinance, 1502(10), 86; 1505(3)(c), 94
General, 1505(3)(c)&(d), 94; 1506, 95
Public Notice Requirements, 1506, 96
Special Use Permits, 1402(3)(a)2., 59; 1502(9), 86
Purpose of Ordinance, 102, 1
R
as temporary dwelling, 1103(3), 41
use on property outside of campground, time limit, 1103(11), 43
Recreational vehicle (RV) park, campground
Definitions, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1413, 70
Registration to receive Public Notices by mail, 1506(7), 98
Regulations
Buffering, 1106, 44
Conflicting, 103, 2
Parcel, 1104, 40
Scope of, 304, 22
Use, 1102, 40
Removal of ZBA members, 1503(9.1), 88
Residential districts
Single Family Residential (R-1), chapter 6, 28
Multi family Residential (R-2), chapter 7, 30
Waterfront Residential (WR), chapter 5, 26
Rezoning, 1502(10), 86;
1505(1), 93; 1508, 104; 1509, 104
Rezoning,
conditional, 1509, 104
Rezoning decisions,
basic factors, 1508, 104
Rezoning, site plan review, prohibited, 1507(1), 98
Refuse Collection
Areas, 1202(5), 49; 1406(11), 65
Road Frontage,1104,
43
S
Scope of
regulations, 304, 22
Setbacks, encroachment, 1105(1),
43
Set-back requirements --see specific district chapters
Industrial Park, 1406(2), 63
Kennels, Animal Shelters &
Hospitals, 1407(4), 66
Mini-Storage/Individual Storage
Facility, 1408(3), 66
Side yard
Definitions, chapter 2,
3
Size, minimum, see specific district chapters
(also see chapter 14 for additional requirements for uses
requiring special use permits)
Billboards, 1303, 52
Exemptions, 1304, 52
Flashing, blinking, etc, 1307(3), 54
Illumination, 1307, 53
Inspection, removal, safety, 1310, 55
Non-conforming, 1305, 52
Off-premise, commercial, 1303, 53
Prohibited signs, 1306, 53
Regulation by zoning district, 1301, 51
Structural requirements, 1308, 55
Table of regulations, page 56
Temporary, 1302, 51
Site Condominium, 1414, 72
Site Plan Approval, 1502(8), 86
Site plan review, 1402(3)(c), 60; 1417, 76; 1507, 98
Bed and Breakfast, 1404, 61
High Intensity Use/Waste Treatment or disposal, 1405, 62
Industrial Park, 1406, 63
Institutions, 1407, 65
Mini-storage (individual storage facilities), 1408, 66
Mobile Home Parks, 1409, 67
Outdoor Assembly, 1410, 68
Planned Unit Development, 1411, 68
Pond Construction, 1415, 73
Process, 1401(3), 57
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park/Campground, 1413, 70
Review process, 1402, 58
Review, standards for, 1402(7), 60.1
Revocation, 1402(6), 60
Site Condo, 1414, 72
Soil Resource and Extraction, 1415, 73
Temporary Indoor/Outdoor Uses, 1416, 75
Wireless communications facilities, 1418, 76
Accessory Uses to the principle use
Agricultural Retail Facilities
Airports
Auto Sales
Car Washes
Cemeteries
Day Nurseries
Farms in the WR zone
Funeral Homes
Gas Stations
Grain & Seed Elevators
Hotels
Livestock Action Yards
Motel
Multiple Family Dwellings in C-1
Production of Fur Bearing Animals
Restaurants-including drive-in’s
Two-Family Dwelling in R-1
Vehicle Sales
Wholesale Agricultural Product Storage
Soil Extraction
Definition, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1415, 73
Solid Waste Collection Facilities (containers), 1202(5), 49; 1406(11), 65
Stable, private, definition, Chapter 2
Storage area, dwelling, 1103(6), 42
Storage area, industrial, 1406(11), 65
Storage, garbage, 1102(6), 40
Storage of equipment/materials, 1102(8), 41; 1102(9), 41
Structure, definition, Ch 2, 3
Structure regulations, 1105, 43
Surface drainage, 1110, 46.2; 1415(1), 73
Swimming Pool, 1102(3)(k), 41
T
Definitions, chapter 2, 3
Special Use Permit, 1416, 75
Terraces, paved & landscape, 1105(1), 43
Text, rules applying to, 201, 3
Initiation proposal for amendment of ZO, originate by, 1505(2), 94
Rezoning, 1502(10), 86; 1505, 93
Undeveloped state,
land, 1510(3), 108
Uses not listed in at least one district, classify by ZBA of any, 1503(10)(b)(2), 90
Permitted by special use permit---see specific district regulations
V
Variances,
1503(10)(c ), 91; 1511(7), 109
Vehicles, commercial, overnight parking, 1102(9), 41
Vested Rights, Property Owners, 1512(4), 110
Violations,
Penalties, 1504(2), 92
Proceedings, 1504, 92
Storm Water Guidelines, 1511(8), 109
Waste treatment or disposal, special use permit, 1405,
62
Wireless Communications facilities, 1418,
76.1
Yard (garage)
sales, 1416(1), 75
Z
Certificate of Compliance, filing with, 1111, 46.3
Duties, 1501, 84
Inspection of buildings and premises, 1501(4), 84
Inspection of mobile homes, 1501(4), 84; 1103(2)(a), 41.1
Inventory of NCF uses, 1101(10), 39
Land use permit, filing application with ,1108, 46.1
Land use permit, obtaining from, 1108,46.1
Record of ordinance interpretations, 1501(7), 84
Signs, removal, 1306, 53
Violations of ZO, actions to prevent or stop, 1504(2), 91.1
Zoning Board (duties
transferred to Planning Commission)
Special use permit, public hearing held by, 1502(9), 86
Initiation proposal for amendment of ZO, originated by, 1505(2), 94
Zoning Board of Appeals
Administrative appeal/ review of ordinance, 1503(10)(a), 89
Alternate Members, 1503(2.1), 87
Classify Uses not listed in at least one district, 1503(10)(b)(2), 90
Conflict of Interest, 1503(9), 88
Duties and powers, 1503, 89
Effective date of decision of, 1503(7), 88
Interpretation of ordinance, 1503(10)(b), 90
Non-conforming uses, changing uses, 1101(8), 38
Removal of members, 1503(9.1), 88
Rules, 1503(10)(c)4., 87
Variances, 1503(10)(c), 91
Zoning Fees, 1504A, 93.1
Zoning Map, 302, 22