Sec. 83-123
Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Historic
- Certificate of approval required in HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it.
No building or structure, including signs, within any Historic Overlay District shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, razed, demolished, moved, or relocated except in accordance with a certificate of approval.
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. addition exemption120 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Additions to existing buildings that involve less than 120 square feet in floor area, not visible from public street, and not significantly changing architectural character are exempt from certificate of approval.
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it. retaining wall exemption30 inches
Retaining walls no more than 30 inches high are exempt from certificate of approval.
Other
- Conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit expiration2 years
A conditional use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit, site plan, or other county approval is not obtained within two years after approval.
- FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. permit expiration1 year
Approval of a floodplain permit shall automatically expire if the development activity is not commenced within one year.
- Site plan exemption - expansion percentage20 percent
Expansion of an existing conforming development by less than 20 percent over a three year period is exempt from site plan approval if generating less than 30 additional trip ends per day.
- Site plan exemption - expansion floor area3,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Expansion of an existing conforming development by less than 3,000 square feet of floor area over a three year period is exempt from site plan approval if generating less than 30 additional trip ends per day.
- Site plan exemption - trip ends50 trip ends per day
A change in use when the new use will generate less than 50 cumulative external trip ends per day is exempt from site plan approval.
- Site plan expiration5 years
A site plan shall become null and void if a building permit is not obtained within five years of approval.
- Site plan approval required
All development in the county, unless exempted, shall receive site plan approval prior to issuance of a zoning compliance permit.
From the ordinance
This section sets forth supplemental procedures, standards, and related information for each of the specific review procedures for development applications reviewed under this chapter.