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Land Development Code

The Land Development Code, which is Chapter 30 of the City's Code of Ordinances, contains development-related regulatory information. Included are definitions of zoning districts, permitted uses in zoning districts, requirements for specially regulated uses, development plan review process, environmental management, and special area plans. The latest update was February 2019. 

Table of Contents

Article I - General 

Article II - Definitions

Article III - How to Guide

Article IV - Zoning

Article V - Use Standards

Article VI - Development Standards and Subdivisions

Article VII - Parking

Article VIII - Protection of Resources

Article IX - Signs

Article X - Nonconformities

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