Division 2. Format

9112 Explanation of Format of this Chapter.

The Zoning Map, as indicated by CMC 9114.1, delineates the zoning district applicable to each area of the City. The general purpose of each of these districts is indicated in CMC 9113.1.

There are four (4) basic categories of zoning districts: residential, commercial, industrial and open space/special use. Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Chapter contain, respectively, most of the regulations applicable within each of these categories. Since many of the regulations are the same for all of the zoning districts within a category, separate sections of the regulations are not provided for each zoning district. Where different regulations exist among the zoning districts within the same category, these differences are shown as a part of each regulation.

For certain specific activities or land uses for which extensive regulations have been adopted as a part of the zoning regulations, these special provisions are set forth in Division 8 of either Parts 2, 3, 4 or 5, depending upon the type of use.

Parts 6, 7, 8 and 9 of this Chapter contain regulations and provisions which, for the most part, are applicable to all zoning districts. Part 6 contains general development standards including those for vehicular access and parking, trash areas and signs. Part 7 provides for the procedures to be followed in administering and changing the regulations of this Chapter. Part 8 provides for the implementation and enforcement of these regulations, including provisions for the continuation or termination of nonconformities, that is, circumstances which were lawfully established but do not comply with current regulations because of subsequent changes in the regulations. Part 9 defines various words and phrases used in this Chapter.