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Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents September 17, 2009 Table of Contents Article 1 – Title 1-1 Article 2 – Purpose 2-1 Article 3 – Short Title 3-1 Article 4 – Rules and Definitions
4.1Rules 4-1
4.2Use of Definitions 4-1
4.3Definitions 4-2
4.4Junk Vehicles 4-14 Article 5 – General Provisions
5.1Interpretation 5-1
5.2Scope of Regulations 5-1
5.3Building Permits 5-1
5.4Access to Public Street 5-1
5.5Subdivision and Plat Approval 5-2
5.6Accessory Uses and Structures 5-21
5.7Vision Clearance at Intersections 5-24
5.8Approvals for Developments along Interstates, State Highways 5-24 and County Roads
5.9Use Occupancy and Erection 5-24
5.10Classifications of Streets 5-25
5.11Connecting Access Among Adjoining Businesses 5-25
5.12Requirements of the Cherokee County Development Standards, 5-25 the Cherokee County Soil Sedimentation and Control Ordinance and the Cherokee County Flood Plain Regulation Ordinance 5.13(A) Mailbox Supports 5-25 5.13(B) Encroachment on Public Rights-of-Way 5-25 5.13(C) Pre-existing Structures 5-25 Article 6 – Zoning Districts and Boundaries
6.1Establishment of Districts 6-1
6.2Zoning District Map 6-1
6.3District Boundaries 6-2 Article 7 – District Uses and Regulations
7.1Purpose 7-1
7.2Development Standards 7-3
7.3Application of Standards 7-3
7.4Development Standards Additional Requirements 7-5
7.5Site Plan Requirements 7-9
7.6Permitted Uses 7-18
7.7Permitted Uses Additional Requirements 7-18
7.8Prohibited Uses 7-40 Table 7.1 Minimum District Development Standards Table 7.2 Permitted Uses Table Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents September 17, 2009 Article 8 – Traditional Neighborhood Development
8.1Purpose 8-1
8.2Findings For Project Approval 8-2
8.3General Standards & Requirements 8-3
8.4Neighborhood Plans 8-4
8.5TND Planning Process 8-6
8.6Density Calculations 8-7
8.7Streetscape Requirements 8-7
8.8Civic Functions 8-8
8.9Special Requirements 8-9
8.10Specific To Neighborhood Edge Zone 8-9
8.11Specific To Neighborhood General Zone 8-13
8.12Specific To Neighborhood Center Zone 8-17
8-13Standards & Tables 8-21
8-14Pre-Existing Conditions 8-40
8-15Application Submission 8-40
8-16Preliminary Neighborhood Plan Review And Action 8-42
8-17Submission Of The Final Neighborhood Plan 8-42
8-18Control Of The Development Plan After Completion 8-42
8.19Variances 8-43
8.20Glossary 8-44 Credits And Acknowledgements 8-51 Article 9 – Home Occupations
9.1Intent 9-1
9.2Performance Criteria 9-1
9.3Development Standards 9-1
9.4Permitted Home Occupations 9-2
9.5Prohibited Home Occupations 9-3
9.6Unspecified Home Occupations 9-4
9.7Permit Application Procedure 9-4
9.8Other Provisions 9-5 Article 10 – Buffer Requirements
10.1Intent 10-1
10.2Purpose 10-1
10.3Title 10-1
10.4Definitions 10-1
10.5Applicability 10-3
10.6Standards for Permanent Buffers 10-3
10.7Standards for Construction Buffers 10-5
10.8Compliance 10-6
10.9Enforcement 10-7
10.10Violation and Penalty 10-7
10.11Appeals and Waivers 10-7
10.12Repeal Clause 10-7
10.13Severability 10-8
10.14Amendment 10-8
10.15Effective Date 10-8 Table 10.1 - Minimum Buffer Width Between Abutting Districts Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents September 17, 2009 Article 11 – Signs & Outdoor Advertising
11.1Objectives and Purpose 11-1
11.2Jurisdiction and Applicability of Code Requirements 11-2
11.3Variances 11-2
11.4Definitions 11-2
11.5General Provisions 11-8
11.6Prohibited Signs 11-11
11.7Exempt Signs 11-12
11.8Permitted Signs by Type and Zoning District... 11-15
11.9Appeal 11-16
11.10Severability and Amendment 11-17 Table 11.1 - District Requirements for Permanent Signs Article 12 – Off Street Parking Regulations
12.1Off-Street Parking Requirements by Use 12-1
12.2Interpretation of Parking Requirements Chart 12-11
12.3Joint Use and Off-Site Facilities 12-11
12.4Design Standards 12-12
12.5Off-Street Loading Requirements by Use 12-13 Table 12.2 – Minimum Off-Street Loading Requirements 12-14 Article 13 – Non-Conforming Uses
13.1Purpose 13-1
13.2Definition 13-1
13.3Continuance of Non-Conforming Uses 13-1
13.4Continuance of a Non-Conforming Building 13-1
13.5Discontinuance of Non-Conforming Uses 13-2
13.6Change of Non-Conforming Use 13-2
13.7Discontinuance of Non-Conforming Building 13-2
13.8Enlargement of Non-Conforming Uses 13-2
13.9Enlargement of Non-Conforming Buildings 13-2
13.10Repair and Alteration 13-2
13.11Moving 13-2
13.12Non-Conforming Use 13-3
13.13Sale of Merchandise 13-3
13.14Exempted Building, Structures and Uses 13-3 Article 14 – Administration
14.1Administration 14-1
14.2Permit Procedure 14-1
14.3Issuance 14-2
14.4Duration of Permit Validity 14-2
14.5Certificate of Occupancy 14-2
14.6Fees 14-3
14.7Appeals from Decisions of the Zoning Administrator 14-3
14.8Zoning Administration Process 14-3 Table 14.1 Zoning Board of Appeals Process Table 14.2 Rezone Application Process Article 15 – Zoning Board of Appeals
15.1Creation and Membership 15-1
15.2Term of Office 15-1 Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents September 17, 2009
15.3Compensation 15-1
15.4Rules and Procedure 15-1
15.5Administrative Assistance 15-2
15.6Public Hearing 15-2
15.7Powers and Duties 15-2
15.8Appeals 15-5
15.9Administrative Variance 15-5 Article 16 – Overlay Zoning District Regulations
16.1Highway 92 Village Ordinance 16-1
16.2Bells Ferry Community Design District 16-8 Article 17 – Interpretation, Purpose And Conflict 17-1 Article 18 – Amendments and Zoning Procedures
18.1Zoning Decision 18-1
18.2Amendments 18-1
18.3Zoning Procedures 18-1
18.4Resubmission 18-18
18.5Copies of Policies and Procedures 18-18
18.6Zoning Standards 18-18 Article 19 – Remedies and Enforcement
19.1Violation 19-1
19.2Remedies 19-1
19.3Cumulative Remedy 19-2 Article 20 – Severability 20-1 Article 21 – Conflicting Ordinances 21-1 Article 22 – Effective Date 22-1 Article 23 – Conservation Design Community
23.1Purpose 23-1
23.2General Regulations 23-1
23.3Use Regulations 23-3
23.4Dimensional Standards and Density Determination of Allowed Lots 23-4
23.5Conservation Community Design Standards 23-6
23.6Greenspace 23-6
23.7Procedure 23-10
23.8Four Step Design Process 23-12
23.9Road Specification 23-13
23.10Buffer Requirement 23-13 Appendix A: Conservation Design Community Process Flow Chart 23-15 Table 23-1 Conservation Design Community Density and Lot Size Requirements 23-5 Table 23-2 Conservation Design Community Setback Requirements 23-5 Table 23-3 Minimum Exterior Boundary Buffer 23-14 Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents September 17, 2009 Article 24 - Cemetery Preservation Division 1 - Generally
24.1Definitions 24-2
24.2Findings and Intent 24-3
24.3Exemption for Identification of Burial Grounds 24-3
24.4Notification of Disturbed Burial Ground. 24-3
24.5Prohibited Acts 24-4
24.6Permit Application 24-4
24.7Same Fees 24-6
24.8Violations and Penalties 24-6 Division 2.- Cemetery Preservation Committee
24.9Purpose 24-8
24.10Created; Appointment of Members 24-8
24.11Position within County Government 24-8
24.12Composition; Terms & Compensation 24-8
24.13Powers Enumerated 24-8
24.14Rules of Procedure 24-10
24.15Funding 24-10
24.16Records; Meetings 24-10 Article 25 - Outdoor Lighting and Road Glare Ordinance
25.1Purpose and Intent 25-1
25.2Definitions 25-1
25.3Light Trespass 25-3
25.4Glare Control on Roadways 25-3
25.5Luminaire Source Types Regulated 25-3
25.6Restrictions of Various Outdoor Lighting 25-4
25.7Prohibited Lights 25-7
25.8Approved Materials and Methods 25-7
25.9Permits and Development Plan Reviews 25-8
25.10Petitions for Street Lighting in Subdivisions containing lots 25-9 which are 1.1 acres in size or larger
25.11Temporary Lighting Permits 25-9
25.12Variances 25-10
25.13Non-Conforming Uses 25-10
25.14Exceptions 25-11
25.15Violations and Enforcement 25-11
25.16Luminaires Funded by County 25-12 Article 26 - Part V DNR Environmental Protection Measures
26.1Purpose 26-1
26.2Definitions 26-1
26.3Protected Mountain Corridor 26-3
26.4Etowah/Little River Protection Corridor 26-8
26.5Groundwater Recharge Areas 26-10
26.6Water Supply Watersheds 26-13
26.7Wetlands 26-15
26.8Permit Requirements & Enforcement 26-18
26.9Separability & Abrogation 26-19
26.10Effective Date 26-19 Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents September 17, 2009 Article 27 - Tree Preservation and Replacement
27.1Title 27-1
27.2Purpose and Intent 27-1
27.3Definitions 27-1
27.4Violations & Penalties 27-3
27.5Applicability 27-4
27.6Exemptions 27-4
27.7Permitting Applications 27-6
27.8Density Requirements 27-6
27.9Mitigation Measures 27-7
27.10Tree Preservation and Replacement Plan Requirements 27-9
27.11Tree Preservation Standards During Construction 27-12
27.12Tree Replacement Standards 27-13
27.13Parking Lot Planting Requirements 27-14
27.14Compliance 27-15
27.15Technology Ridge Tree Buffer Zone 27-16
27.16Variances 27-16
27.17Non-liability of County 27-16
27.18Adoption and Amendment 27-17 Appendix A – Specimen Trees 27-18 Appendix B – Heritage Trees 27-20 Appendix C – Site Density Requirements 27-22 Appendix D – Recommended Species List 27-27 Appendix E – Standard Details 27-33 Acknowledgements & Special Thanks Appendix A A-1