11-825

11-825. Specific zoning plans; adoption;
administration; contents

(Rpld. 10/1/11)

A. The board of supervisors or zoning 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 11-829. 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 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 11-806.

5. Any other matters necessary or desirable for implementation of the specific
zoning plan.