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Zoning Ordinance


 

 

Zoning Ordinance

The City of La Vista keeps its zoning ordinance on line for the use of its citizens.

 

While every attempt is made to maintain and update the on line zoning ordinance, some ordinances may have been adopted or have become effective since the most recent on line posting.

 

For updated information, or questions, about the La Vista Zoning Ordinance, please contact the City Clerk or the Community Development Director.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1:

TITLE AND PURPOSE

 

Section 1.01

Title

1

Section 1.02

Purposes

1

 

 

 

ARTICLE 2:

DEFINITIONS

 

Section 2.01

Rules

2

Section 2.02

Definitions

2

 

 

 

ARTICLE 3:

DISTRICTS AND OFFICIAL MAP

 

Section 3.01

Districts

31

Section 3.02

Provision for Official Zoning Map

31

 

 

 

ARTICLE 4:

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 4.01

Planning Commission Recommendations

32

Section 4.02

District Regulations, Restrictions, Boundary Creation

32

Section 4.03

Jurisdiction

32

Section 4.04

Provisions of Ordinance Declared to be Minimum Requirements

32

Section 4.05

Zoning Affects Every Building and Use

32

Section 4.06

Lot

32

Section 4.07

Reductions in Lot Area Prohibited

32

Section 4.08

Obstructions to Vision at Street Intersections Prohibited

32

Section 4.09

Yard Requirements

33

Section 4.10

Through Lots

33

Section 4.11

Drainage

33

Section 4.12

Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards

33

Section 4.13

Projections from Buildings

34

Section 4.14

Accessory Building and Uses

34

Section 4.15

Permitted Modifications of Height Regulations

35

Section 4.16

Occupancy of Basements and Cellars

35

Section 4.17

Non-Conforming, General Intent

35

Section 4.18

Nonconforming Lots of Record

35

Section 4.19

Nonconforming Structures

35

Section 4.20

Nonconforming Uses

36

Section 4.21

Repairs and Maintenance

37

Section 4.22

Uses under Special Permit not Nonconforming Uses

37

Section 4.23

Fees

37

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ARTICLE 5:

ZONING DISTRICTS

 

Section 5.01

Districts:  Use

38

Section 5.02

Districts:  Boundaries

38

Section 5.03

Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries

38

Section 5.04

Classification of Districts Upon Annexation and Conformance with the Land Use Plan

39

Section 5.05

TA Transitional Agriculture District

40

Section 5.06

R-1 Single-Family – Residential

41

Section 5.07

R-2 Two-Family – Residential

42

Section 5.08

R-3 High Density Residential

43

Section 5.09

R-4 Condominium Residential

44

Section 5.10

C-1 Shopping Center Commercial

45

Section 5.11

C-2 General Commercial District

49

Section 5.12

C-3 Highway Commercial/Office Park District

52

Section 5.13

I-1 Light Industrial

54

Section 5.14

I-2 Heavy Industrial

56

Section 5.15

PUD-1 – Planned Unit Development

59

Section 5.16

R-M Mobile Home Residential – District

65

Section 5.17

Gateway Corridor District (Overlay District)

67

Section 5.18

FF/FW Flood Plain Districts (Overlay District)

72

 

Lot Area Requirement Table

83

 

 

 

ARTICLE 6:

CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

 

Section 6.01

General Provisions

86

Section 6.02

Application for Conditional Use Permits

86

Section 6.03

Public Hearing

86

Section 6.04

Decisions

86

Section 6.05

Standards

86


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ARTICLE 7:

SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS

 

Section 7.01

Sign Regulations

87

Section 7.02

Signage Plans

92

Section 7.03

Other Signage Provisions

94

Section 7.04

Permit Procedures

95

Section 7.05

Off-Street Automobile Storage

98

Section 7.06

Schedule of Minimum Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements

99

Section 7.07

Off-Street Parking:  Shared Parking Requirements

98

Section 7.08

Off-Street Parking:  Parking for Individuals with Disabilities

98

Section 7.09

Off-Street Parking Design Criteria

100

Section 7.10

Home Occupations

100

Section 7.11

Wireless Communications Towers

102

Section 7.12

Fences

106

Section 7.13

Storage or Parking of Vehicles, Boats, Campers & Trailers

108

Section 7.14

Keeping of Animals

109

Section 7.15

Solar Panels

110

Section 7.16

Performance Standards for Industrial Uses

110

Section 7.17

Landscaping Requirements

111

Section 7.18

Wind Energy Systems

115

 

 

 

ARTICLE 8:

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

 

Section 8.01

Members, Terms, and Meetings

116

Section 8.02

Appeals to Board, Record of Appeal, Hearings, and Stays

116

Section 8.03

Powers and Jurisdiction on Appeal

116

Section 8.04

Appeals to District Court

117

 

 

 

ARTICLE 9:

AMENDMENT

 

Section 9.01

Amendments

118

Section 9.02

Planning Commission Review

118

Section 9.03

City Planner & Building Inspector

118

Section 9.04

Building Permits

118

Section 9.05

Certificate of Occupancy

119

Section 9.06

Penalties

119

Section 9.07

Remedies

119


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ARTICLE 10:

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIONSHIP

120

 

 

 

ARTICLE 11:

LEGAL STATUS PROVISIONS

 

Section 11.01

Separability

120

Section 11.02

Purpose of Catch Heads

120

Section 11.03

Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances

120

Section 11.04

Effective Date

120

 

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La Vista City Hall: 8116 Park View Boulevard, La Vista, NE 68128 (402) 331-4343