§ 8.1. General Provisions The general provisions of Chapter 8 shall apply to all applications for development approval and procedures under this Ordinance, unless otherwise stated. Show Less The general provisions of Chapter 8 shall apply to all applications for development approval and procedures under this Ordina... Show More § 8.2. Public Hearing Procedures All public hearings held pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance shall comply with the procedures herein. Show Less Show More § 8.3. Development Review Procedures The table below summarizes the development review procedures for all types of applications for development approvals and other permits outlined in this section. Show Less The table below summarizes the development review procedures for all types of applications for development approvals and othe... Show More

DDA District and Southtown Design Review District Procedures Before any building, structure or property located in the DDA District or the Southtown Design Review District is constructed, developed, renovated or rehabilitated, the property owner, or the builder, contractor, developer or person or entity performing the work, shall submit a proposal for the project. Show Less Before any building, structure or property located in the DDA District or the Southtown Design Review District is constructed... Show More Establishment of NC-O Districts NC-O Districts are established in accordance with the Zoning Map Amendment procedures of § 8.3.B: Amendments to Text of Ordinance or District Map, except as modified by the following provisions: Show Less NC-O Districts are established in accordance with the Zoning Map Amendment procedures of § 8.3.B: Amendments to Text of Ordin... Show More Institutional Master Plans Institutional Master Plan requirements are intended to provide a framework for development of large institutional uses in campus-like settings. Show Less Institutional Master Plan requirements are intended to provide a framework for development of large institutional uses in cam... Show More Wellhead Protection Overlay Regulations The intent of the WP-O Ordinance is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of persons served by the Public Water Supply System by protecting groundwater that serves as drinking water, thus providing a safe potable water supply now and for future generations. Show Less The intent of the WP-O Ordinance is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of persons served by the Public Water Supply... Show More

§ 8.3B. Amendments to Text of Ordinance or Zone District Map (Rezoning) To provide a means for amending the text of this Ordinance or making an amendment to the Zone District Map (Rezone). Show Less Show More § 8.3C. Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD-O) Before any development shall be designated as a Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD-O) zone district on the Zone District Map, it shall receive approval pursuant to the terms of § A-8.3C. Show Less Before any development shall be designated as a Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD-O) zone district on the Zone District M... Show More § 8.3D. Special Use Permit Special uses are permitted with the approval of a special use permit from the Planning Commission in the zoning district(s) in which they are listed. Show Less Special uses are permitted with the approval of a special use permit from the Planning Commission in the zoning district(s) i... Show More § 8.3E. Variances There are two types of variances allowed under the terms of this Ordinance: dimensional variances and use variances. Show Less Show More § 8.3F. Appeals of Administrative Decisions Any person aggrieved or effected by any order, decision, determination, or interpretation made by the City Planner or other administrative official of the City charged with administration or enforcement of this Ordinance, may appeal such decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the procedures and standards of this section. Show Less Any person aggrieved or effected by any order, decision, determination, or interpretation made by the City Planner or other a... Show More § 8.3G. Administrative Adjustments This section sets out the procedures and standards for administrative adjustments, which are modifications of 10% or less of any numeric dimensional standard. Show Less This section sets out the procedures and standards for administrative adjustments, which are modifications of 10% or less of ... Show More § 8.3H. Site Plan Review The purpose and intent of this section is to establish procedures and standards for review and approval of development to ensure full compliance with the site and development standards of the Zoning Ordinance. Show Less The purpose and intent of this section is to establish procedures and standards for review and approval of development to ens... Show More § 8.3I. Sign Permit A sign permit shall be required pursuant to the procedures of this section and the standards of Chapter 7: Signs. Show Less Show More § 8.3J. Temporary Use Permit The provisions of this section shall apply to all proposed temporary uses as set forth in § 4.3: Accessory and Temporary Uses and Structures, unless otherwise specifically exempted. Show Less The provisions of this section shall apply to all proposed temporary uses as set forth in § 4.3: Accessory and Temporary Uses... Show More § 8.3K. Approval of Zoning Compliance An approval of zoning compliance shall be required in accordance with the provisions of this section in order to ensure that proposed development complies with the standards of the Zoning Ordinance. Show Less An approval of zoning compliance shall be required in accordance with the provisions of this section in order to ensure that ... Show More § 8.3L. Interpretations Interpretations to this Ordinance shall be made by the City Planner. Show Less Show More § 8.3M. Beneficial Use Determination The purpose and intent of the City Commission is that every landowner in the City enjoys all reasonable economically beneficial use of land. Show Less The purpose and intent of the City Commission is that every landowner in the City enjoys all reasonable economically benefici... Show More

§ 10.1. Enforcement Show Less Show More § 10.2. Violations The City of Kalamazoo may institute an appropriate legal action or court proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance. Show Less The City of Kalamazoo may institute an appropriate legal action or court proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate a... Show More § 10.3. Penalties Show Less Show More § 10.4. Remedies and Enforcement Powers The City shall also have the following remedies and enforcement powers: Show Less Show More § 10.5. Enforcement Procedures Show Less Show More § 10.6. Revocation The decisionmaking body that approved the permit or development approval shall be authorized to revoke the permit or development approval. Show Less The decisionmaking body that approved the permit or development approval shall be authorized to revoke the permit or developm... Show More

Conforming Use Existing uses may be considered permitted, but new uses will not be allowed. Show Less Show More Institutional Campus (IC) District (Campus Master Plan) The Institutional Campus (IC) District requires an up-to-date Campus Master Plan to guide the growth and development of the campus. Show Less The Institutional Campus (IC) District requires an up-to-date Campus Master Plan to guide the growth and development of the c... Show More Landscaping Plan Required with the Site Plan Review. Show Less Show More Permitted with Development Standards Permitted, development standards required. Show Less Show More Right-of-Way Permit If located in the right-of-way, a right-of-way permit is required from the City of Kalamazoo. Show Less Show More Unlisted Uses Show Less Show More Murals and Signs To regulate signs and outdoor advertising in a manner that will minimize their harmful effects while permitting latitude for creative and effective advertising and identification. Show Less To regulate signs and outdoor advertising in a manner that will minimize their harmful effects while permitting latitude for ... Show More