11-807. Specific zoning plans; adoption;
administration; contents
(L10, Ch. 244, sec. 7. Eff. 10/1/11)
A. The board or commission of a county with a population of less than two million
persons may prepare specific zoning plans for designated parcels of land, which shall
include a text and maps of a land use plan and specific zoning, sign, street and other
regulations for implementation of the county master plans. All property owners within the
boundaries of the specific zoning plan shall give written consent before the plan may be
established. A specific zoning plan shall not be adopted if it creates an area that is
not within the plan but is completely surrounded by the plan boundaries.
B. A specific zoning plan may be adopted or amended after notice and hearings
before the commission and board as provided in section 11-813. If the board adopts a
specific zoning plan, it shall establish administrative rules and procedures for the
application and enforcement of the plan and may assign or delegate administrative
functions, powers and duties for the plan to county officers and officials.
C. A specific zoning plan shall include text, maps and illustrations specifying all
of the following:
1. The distribution, location and extent of land uses, including open space.
2. The distribution, location, extent and intensity of major components of public
and private transportation, sewage and solid waste disposal, drainage and other
facilities necessary to provide for the land uses described in the specific zoning plan.
3. Standards by which development shall proceed and, if applicable, requirements
for conservation, development and utilization of natural resources.
4. A statement of whether the specific zoning plan is consistent with the
comprehensive plan required by section 11-804.
5. Any other matters necessary or desirable for implementation of the specific
zoning plan.
D. All specific zoning plans adopted under this article shall be consistent with
and conform to the adopted comprehensive plan.
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