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CHAPTER 1 – TITLE, INTERPRETATION AND ENACTMENT

1-1. TITLE 1
1-2. AUTHORITY 1
1-3. PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE – MINIMUM STANDARDS 1
1-4. COMBINING OF PERMITS 1
1-5. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE 1
1-6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES 1

CHAPTER 2 – DEFINITION OF TERMS

2-1 GENERAL TERMS 3
2-2 DEFINITIONS 3

CHAPTER 3 – ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES

3-1 DESIGNATION OF ZONES 33
3-2 ZONING MAP 33
3-3 REGULATIONS 33
3-4 BOUNDARIES OF ZONES 34
3-5 CONFORMITY AND GENERAL INTENT 34

CHAPTER 4 – GENERAL PURPOSES OF ZONES

4-1 AGRICULTURAL LOW (AL) 37
4-2 AGRICULTURAL MEDIUM (AM) 37
4-3 AGRICULTURAL HIGH ZONE (AH) 37
4-4 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) 37
4-5 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RM) 37
4-6 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RH) 37
4-7 COMMERCIAL LOCAL (CL) 38
4-8 COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) 38
4-9 INDUSTRIAL LIGHT (IL) 38
4-10 INDUSTRIAL HEAVY (IH) 38
4-11 OUTLYING (O) 38

CHAPTER 5 - REGULATIONS WITHIN ZONES

5-1 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS 39
5-2 SCHEDULE OF ZONING REGULATIONS ADOPTED 39
5-3 SCHEDULE OF HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS ADOPTED 39
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF ZONING REGULATIONS 43
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS 54

CHAPTER 6 – PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

6-1 GENERAL 55
6-2 SUPPLEMENTAL YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS 55

A. Visibility at Intersections 55
B. Fence and Wall Restrictions Front Yards 55
C. Yard Requirements for Multi-Family Dwellings 55
D. Side and Rear Yard Requirements for Uses Abutting Residential Uses 55
E. Architectural Projections 55
F. Exceptions to Height Regulations 55
G. Residential Uses in Non-Residential Zones 55
H. Buildings Adjacent to Snake River 56

6-3 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL PROVISIONS 56

A. Conversion of Dwelling to More Units 56
B. Temporary Buildings and Concession Stands 56
C. Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles 56
D. Required Trash Areas 57
E. Permits for Private Septic Systems Required 57
F. Development Close to an Airport 57

6-4 PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES 57

A. Fire Hazards 57
B. Radioactivity or Electrical Disturbance 57
C. Noise 57
D. Vibration 57
E. Air Pollution 57
F. Glare 57
G. Erosion 58
H. Water Pollutions 58
I. Enforcement Provisions 58
J. Measurement Procedures 58

6-5 PROVISIONS FOR GRAVEL PITS, ROCK QUARRIES ETC. 58

A. Minimum Setback – Road right-of-way 58
B. Minimum Setback – Interior property lines 58
C. Maximum Slope 58
D. Required Buffer 58
E. Buffer Details and Implementation 58
F. Safety Fencing Requirements 58
G. Security and access gates 58
H. Operating Hours 58
I. Crushing Operation Restrictions 58
J. Restricted Uses 59
K. Restricted Fueling 59
L. Standing Water Restrictions 59
M. Reclamation Plan Required 59
N. Reclamation Standards 59

6-6 PROVISIONS GOVERNING BILLBOARDS AND SIGNS 59

A. Definitions 60
B. Exempt Signs 60
C. Prohibited Signs 60
D. General Regulations 60
E. Home Signs 61
F. Billboards 61
G. Temporary and Nonconforming Signs 62

6-7 PROVISIONS FOR UNIQUE LAND USES 62

A. Accessory Building in Residential Zones 63
B. Animal Clinic, Animal Hospital, Veterinary Office and Kennel 63
C. Meat Packing, Processing Plants and Slaughterhouse Facilities 63
D. Bulk Storage of Flammable Liquids and Gases 63
E. Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer Storage and Manufacturing 63
F. Contractors Yard 64
G. Drive-In Restaurant 64
H. Filling, Grading, Dredging, or Other Earth Moving Activities 64
I. Boathouses 64
J. Home Occupations 64
K. Manufactured or Mobile Homes 65
L. Manufactured (Mobile) Home Parks or Courts 65
M. Recreational Vehicle Use 66
N. Outdoor Storage of Commercial and Industrial Materials 66
O. Riding Stables and Schools 67
P. Rifle and Pistol Range 67
Q. Salvage Yard 67
R. Abandoned, Junk Property 67
S. Livestock 67
T. Sanitary Landfill 68
U. Refuse, Solid Waste, Stagnant Water 68

CHAPTER 7 – FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT

7-1 PURPOSE AND LOCATION OF DISTRICT 69
7-2 DEFINITIONS 69
7-3 GENERAL PROVISIONS 71
7-4 ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMIT AND ADMINISTRATION 71

A. Development Permit Required 71
B. Administrator Designated 71
C. Duties of Administrator 72

7-5 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION 73

A. General Standards 73
B. Specific Standards 74
C. Floodways 76

7-6 NONLIABILITY CLAUSE 76
7-7 RESTRICTIONS 76
7-8 PROHIBITED USES 76

CHAPTER 8 – DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT 77

Chapter has been repealed and reserved for future development.
 

CHAPTER 9 – PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD)

9-1 PURPOSES 79
9-2 PROVISIONS GOVERNING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 79
9-3 MINIMUM AREA 79
9-4 USES PERMITTED 79
9-5 OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS 80
9-6 COMMON OPEN SPACE 80
9-7 UTILITY REQUIREMENTS 80
9-8 INCREASED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY 80
9-9 ARRANGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL USES 81
9-10 ARRANGEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL USES 81
9-11 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF A PUD 82
9-12 PRE-APPLICATION MEETING 82
9-13 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN 82
9-14 PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE 83
9-15 APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE BY THE COMMISSION 83
9-16 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL PLAN 83
9-17 RECOMMENDATION BY COMMISSION 84
9-18 ACTION BY THE BOARD OR RESPECTIVE COUNCIL 85
9-19 EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL PERIOD 85

CHAPTER 10 – NONCONFORMING USES

10-1 INTENT 87
10-2 INCOMPATIBILITY OF NONCONFORMING USES 87
10-3 AVOIDANCE OF UNDUE HARDSHIP 87
10-4 SINGLE NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD 87
10-5 NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD IN COMBINATION 87
10-6 NONCONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND LAND 88
10-7 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 88
10-8 USES UNDER SPECIAL USE PROVISIONS 88

CHAPTER 11 – OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS

11-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 89
11-2 PARKING STANDARDS 89
11-3 LOADING STANDARDS 93
11-4 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR PARKING AND LOADING AREAS 94
11-5 GENERAL INTERPRETATIONS 95

CHAPTER 12 – ADMINISTRATION

12-1 GENERAL 97
12-2 ADMINISTRATOR 97
12-3 COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP 97
12-4 COMMISSION ORGANIZATION, RULES AND EXPENDITURES 98
12-5 DUTIES OF COMMISSION 98
12-6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 99

CHAPTER 13 – ENFORCEMENT

13-1 ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED 101
13-2 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION 101
13-3 APPROVAL OF ZONING PERMIT 101
13-4 EXPIRATION OF ZONING PERMIT 102
13-5 EXEMPTION FROM ZONING/BUILDING PERMIT 102
13-6 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C of O) 102
13-7 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 102
13-8 REAL PROPERTY STATEMENT OF INTENT 102
13-9 RECORD OF ZONING PERMITS AND C of O’s 102
13-10 FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT OR C of O 103
13-11 CONSTRUCTION AND USE TO COMPLY WITH APPLICATION 103
13-12 COMPLAINTS REGARDING VIOLATIONS 103
13-13 PENALTIES 103
13-14 SCHEDULE OF FEES, CHARGES AND EXPENSES 103

CHAPTER 14 – APPEAL, VARIANCE AND ACTION BY AFFECTED PERSONS

14-1 GENERAL 105
14-2 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS 105
14-3 STAY OF PROCEEDINGS 105
14-4 VARIANCE 105
14-5 APPLICATION AND STANDARDS FOR VARIANCES 105
14-6 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS AND SAFEGUARDS 106
14-7 PUBLIC HEARING 106
14-8 VARIANCE PROCEDURE IN CITY AREAS OF IMPACT 106
14-9 ACTION BY THE COMMISSION 107
14-10 NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANT 107
14-11 APPEAL TO BOARD OR RESPECTIVE COUNCIL 107
14-12 REQUEST FOR HEARING BY AFFECTED PERSONS 107
14-13 MEDIATION 108

CHAPTER 15 – SPECIAL USE

15-1 GENERAL 111
15-2 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT 111
15-3 GENERAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL SPECIAL USES 111
15-4 PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN PLACES 112
15-5 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS AND SAFEGUARDS 112
15-6 TRANSFER OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS 113
15-7 PROCEDURE FOR HEARING AND NOTICE 113
15-8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEARINGS IN THE COUNTY 113
15-9 SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION IN CITY AREAS OF IMPACT 114
15-10 ACTION BY COMMISSION 114
15-11 NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANT 115
15-12 APPEAL TO BOARD OR RESPECTIVE COUNCIL 115

CHAPTER 16 - AMENDMENT

16-1 GENERAL 117
16-2 INITIATION OF ZONING AMENDMENTS 117
16-3 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION 117
16-4 TRANSMITTAL TO COMMISSION 117
16-5 COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 118
16-6 RECOMMENDATION BY COMMISSION 119
16-7 ACTION BY BOARD OR RESPECTIVE COUNCIL 119
16-8 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEARINGS IN THE COUNTY 119
16-9 AMENDMENT PROCEDURE IN CITY AREAS OF IMPACT 120
16-10 RESUBMISSION OF APPLICATION 120

CHAPTER 17 – CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION REGULATIONS

17-1 GENERAL, SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY 121

A. General 121
B. Classes of Confined Animal Feeding Operations 121
C. Scope and Applicability 121

17-2 DEFINITIONS 121
17-3 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEURE 126
17-4 EXISTING CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS 127
17-5 LOCATION, SEPARATION AND SETBACKS 128

A. Existing Facilities 128
B. Permitted locations 129
C. Public Right of Ways 129
D. Separation From Residences and Other Buildings 129
E. Residential Encroachment 129
F. Other Use Encroachment 130
G. Waste Lagoons 130
H. Corrals 130
I. Runoff Containment 130
J. Feed Storage Areas 130
K. Composting Facilities 131
L. Wellhead Protection District 131
M. Other Location and Separation Requirements 131
N. Variances 131

17-6 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 131

A. General 131
B. Waste Management 131
C. Pest Abatement Plan 133
D. Odor Abatement Plan 133
E. Runoff Control and Water Quality 133
F. Area Lighting 134
G. Capacity and Density 134
H. Dust Control 134
I. Zoning 134

17-7 BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY 134

A. Building Permits 134
B. Change Orders 135
C. Certificates of Compliance 135
D. Construction 136

17-8 PROCEDURE FOR HEARING 136

A. Application Review 136
B. Sitting Advisory Report 136
C. Hearing Notice 136
D. Action By Commission 136
E. Issuance of Permit 136
F. Issuance of Construction Permits 136

17-9 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL 136
17-10 REVISION OF OPERATING PERMIT 137

A. Revision of Permit 137
B. Hearing Required 137
C. Hearing Not Required 137
D. Transfer of Permit 138

17-11 ENFORCEMENT AND TERMINATION 138

A. General Procedure 138
B. Final Enforcement and/or Revocation 139
C. Penalty for Violation of CAFO Operation Permit 139
D. Inactive Operations 139
E. Voluntary Termination 140
F. Termination Notices 140

17-12 Permit Application Fees 140

CHAPTER 18 – TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS, ANTENNAS AND RELATED FACILITIES

18-1 GENERAL, SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY 141

A. General 141
B. Scope and Applicability 141

18-2 DEFINITIONS 141
18-3 EXEMPTIONS 143
18-4 PERMITTED/PROHIBITED LOCATIONS 144
18-5 SPECIAL USE PERMIT 144

A. Submittal Information 144
B. Co-location 146
C. Technical Review 146
D. Required Submittals Following Permit Approval 146

18-6 ANNUAL INFORMATION REPORT 147

A. Purpose 147
B. Required Submittals 147
C. Annual Report Fee 147

18-7 REMOVAL AND SECURITY FOR REMOVAL 147

A. Removal 147
B. Security for Removal 148

18-8 PRE-EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS 148

A. Non-conforming and Conforming 148
B. Existing Use Review 148

18-9 ENFORCEMENT 148

A. Revocation 148
B. Revocation Process 149
C. Abandonment 149

18-10 STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 149

A. Tower, Antenna and Facilities Requirements 149
B. Height 150
C. Lighting 151
D. Site Development, roads and parking 151
E. Vegetation Protection and Facility Screening 151
F. Fire Preventions 151
G. Noise and Traffic 151

18-11 SEPARATION AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS 152

A. Separation Requirements 152
B. Setback Requirements 152

18-12 PERMITS 153

A. Special Use Permit 153
B. Building Permit 153

CHAPTER 19 – SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES

19-1 PURPOSE AND INTENT 155
19-2 DEFINITIONS 155
19-3 ESTABLISHMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESSES 160
19-4 MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCE 160
19-5 LOCATION OF SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES 160
19-6 REGULATIONS 161
19-7 INJUNCTION 162
19-8 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS PERMIT 162
19-9 PERMIT REQUIRED 163
19-10 INVESTIGATION AND APPLICATIONS 166
19-11 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT 166
19-12 ANNUAL PERMIT FEE 168
19-13 INSPECTION 168
19-14 EXPIRATION OF PERMIT 168
19-15 SUSPENSION OF PERMIT 169
19-16 REVOCATION OF PERMIT 169
19-17 JUDICIAL REVIEW 170
19-18 TRANSFER OF PERMIT 170
19-19 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS EMPLOYEE LICENSE 171
19-20 REGULATIONS – EXHIBITION OF FILMS AND VIDEOS 173
19-21 PROHIBITIONS REGARDING MINORS 174
19-22 ADVERTISING AND LIGHTING REGULATIONS 174
19-23 HOURS OF OPERATION 175
19-24 PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITED 175
19-25 PROHIBITION OF LIVE ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 176
19-26 ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS – OPERATING WITHOUT PERMIT 176
19-27 EXEMPTIONS 176
19-28 CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND ADDITIONAL LEGAL RELIEF 177
19-29 IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION 177
19-30 PROHIBITION OF DISTRIBUTION OF SEXUAL DEVICES 177
19-31 SCOPE AND INTERPRETATIONS 178
19-32 SEVERABILITY 178
19-33 CONFLICTING ORDINANCE REPEALED 178

Note: This table of contents is for reference only and is not part of the adopted ordinance.

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