Town of Greenville

Town Ordinances — Zoning

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• Zoning Application Forms for Submittal (pdf)
• Purpose of the Zoning Ordinance
• What's In Our Zoning Ordinance?
• Modifications & Revisions to Ordinance Sections

Purpose

It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare; to protect property values and the property tax base; to permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems; to ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities; to recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth; to encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability; to provide adequate light and air, including access to sunlight for solar collectors and to wind for wind energy systems; to encourage the protection of groundwater resources; to preserve wetlands; to conserve soil, water and forest resources; to protect the beauty and amenities of landscape and man-made developments; to provide healthy surroundings for family life; and to promote the efficient and economical use of public funds.

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What's In Our Zoning Ordinance?

• Table of Contents
  • 7.01 Introduction
  • 7.02 General Provisions
  • 7.03 Definition of Terms
  • 7.04 Nonconformities
  • 7.05 Supplementary Regulations - includes fence instation
  • 7.06 Parking Regulations
  • 7.07 Regulation of Signs, Billboards, etc.
  • 7.08 Landscaping Requirements
  • 7.09 Regulation of Telecommunication Towers, Antennas
  • 7.10 Resource Extraction
  • 7.11 Schedule of District Regulations
  • 7.12 Exclusive Agriculture District
  • 7.13 General Agricultural District
  • 7.14 Single Family District
  • 7.15 Residential Two Family District
  • 7.16 Multi-Family Residential District
  • 7.165 Neighborhood Commercial 4-12-2010
  • 7.17 General Commercial District
  • 7.18 Planned Commercial District
  • 7.185 Business Park District
  • 7.19 Industrial District
  • 7.20 Airport District
  • 7.201 Gateway Overlay Ord.
  • 7.202 Heritage Overlay
  • 7.21 Mobile/Manufactured Home Park District
  • 7.22 Planned Unit Development
  • 7.23 Special Exceptions
  • 7.24 Building Permits
  • 7.25 Site Plans
  • 7.26 Zoning Permits
  • 7.27 Amendments
  • 7.28 Administration and Enforcement
  • 7.29 Board of Appeals
  • 7.30 Fees

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Ordinance Modifications & Revisions:

Sect. #	Modification	Date
7.05	Fences	amended 3-12-07
7.05	for display of vehicles and equipment	amended 11-12-07
7.201	Gateway Ordinance has been added	5-12-08
7.202	Heritage Overlay has been added	5-12-08
7.04	Non-conforming design for Gateway & Heritage Ord.	6-08
7.06	Parking - Large retail merchandise catecory added Parking stall size reguirements	10-08 9-08
7.07	Size of commercial developments and requirements	7-13-09
7.165	Nieghborhood Commerical	4-12-10

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