Sec. 1-304, 1-305, 1-501, 1-601, 1-703

Other

• Damage threshold for loss of nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. status50 pct

  damage from any cause to an extent of more than 50 percent of replacement cost at the time of the damage shall eliminate the nonconforming status

• Discontinuation period for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. use2 years

  The use is not discontinued for more than two years

• Expansion threshold requiring conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit20 pct

  There is a 20 percent or greater net increase in the square footage of the use or structure proposed for expansion or enlargement

• Expiration of special exception2 years

  A special exception shall expire after two years from the date of approval if no substantial construction has taken place

• Expiration of varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship.2 years

  Variance shall expire after two years from the date of approval if no substantial construction has taken place

• Expiration of conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit2 years

  Any conditional use permit approved under this ordinance shall expire after two years from the date of approval if no substantial construction has taken place

• General standards for conditionalConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. uses

  The proposal shall have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community. Adverse impact shall be evaluated with consideration to items such as, but not limited to, traffic congestion, noise, lights, dust, drainage, water quality, air quality, odor, fumes and vibrations.

• General standards for special exceptions

  The proposal shall have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community. Adverse impact shall be evaluated with consideration to items such as, but not limited to, traffic congestion, noise, lights, dust, drainage, water quality, air quality, odor, fumes and vibrations.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. lots of record

  A lot of record that is nonconforming due to lack of adequate frontage, width, depth, or area may be developed, provided the development proposed on the lot is in accordance with the applicable use and design standards contained in the district regulations.

• Maximum land area for utility-scale solar7 pct

  the total approved utility-scale solar generation facilities shall not exceed seven percent of developable land within the county or 10,695 acres in total

• Maximum duration of temporary use24 months

  Such use or structure shall be authorized by the issuance of a temporary and revocable permit for not more than a 24-month period

• Minimum canopy heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of supplemental plantings20 ft

  Supplemental plantings must reach a minimum height canopy of 20 feet within ten years

• Minimum distance to high-voltage transmission lines1 miles

  the centroid of such facilities shall be within one-mile of existing high-voltage electric transmission lines

• Minimum vegetative buffer for utility-scale solar300 ft

  Such vegetative buffers shall be a minimum of 300 feet surrounding all utility-scale projects

• Distance to county boundary for notice0.5 miles

  When any proposed amendment of a zoning district boundary, special exception or conditional use permit application lies within one-half mile of a county or municipal boundary

• Radius for written notice to adjoining owners200 ft

  a complete and accurate list of the names and addresses of the owners of all the lands adjoining and within a radius of 200 feet of the property affected

• Sign posting frequency500 ft

  one sign shall be erected for each 500 feet of frontage