Division 1. Introduction and General Provisions

Chapter 18.10
INTRODUCTION

Sections:

18.10.010    Introduction.

18.10.010 Introduction.

The City of Harrisburg Zoning and Development Code (“development code” or “code”) is administered by the City Administrator or their designee. The code regulates land use and development within the City of Harrisburg, and is organized as follows:

1. Division 1. Division 1 describes the title, purpose, authority, organization, and general administration of the code. Division 1 also explains how City officials interpret and enforce code requirements.

2. Division 2. Division 2 contains the zoning regulations. Zones are designated by the City of Harrisburg zoning map, consistent with the City of Harrisburg comprehensive plan. The zoning regulations specify allowed land uses, and lot and development standards that are specific to particular land uses or zones. Before purchasing a piece of property or commencing a new use or development, changing an existing use or development, or applying for a building permit, the property owner should verify the City’s zoning requirements.

3. Division 3. Division 3 contains public improvement requirements and building and site design standards for development.

4. HMC Title 19. HMC Title 19 contains application requirements and review procedures for land use and development decisions, including, but not limited to, procedures for land divisions, property line adjustments, conditional use permits, site design review, master planned developments, and variances.

5. Chapter 19.55 HMC contains definitions and other exhibits that the City uses to interpret and administer this code. [Ord. 1002 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 987 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]