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A. Organization of Regulations. This code consists of six divisions, organized as follows:

1. Division 1: Introductory Provisions

2. Division 2: Base Zoning Districts

3. Division 3: Overlay Districts

4. Division 4: Regulations Applying in Multiple Districts

5. Division 5: Administration and Permits

6. Division 6: General Terms

B. Types of Regulations. Four types of zoning regulations control the use and development of property in the city:

1. Land Use Regulations. These regulations specify land uses permitted, conditionally permitted, or specifically prohibited in each zoning district, and include special requirements, if any, applicable to specific uses. Land use regulations for base zones are in Division 2 of this code and in Division 3 for overlay zone regulations. Certain regulations, applicable in some or all of the districts, and performance standards which govern special uses, are in Division 4 of this code.

2. Development Regulations. These regulations control the height, bulk, density, intensity, location and appearance of structures on development sites. Development regulations for base zones are in Division 2 of this code. The regulations for overlay zones are in Division 3 of this code. Certain development regulations, applicable to multiple zones, are in Division 4 of this code. These include, but are not limited to, regulations for specific uses, development and site regulations, landscaping requirements, performance standards, parking, signs, telecommunications facilities, and nonconforming uses.

3. Administrative Regulations. These regulations contain detailed procedures for the administration of this code, and include responsibilities of the planning agency, common procedures, processes and standards for discretionary entitlement applications, and other permits. Administrative regulations are in Division 5 of this code.

4. General Terms and Use Classifications. Division 6 provides a list of use classifications and a list of terms and definitions used in this code. [Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 101.03.]