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Chapter XXXII — PLANNING AND LAND USE <sup> </sup>

Danville Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Danville

  • Editor's Note: With the exception of paragraphs marked by a specific source, this chapter was adopted by Ord. No. 15, §1.

Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS

  • 32-1.1 Purpose

  • 32-1.2 Relationship to General Plan

  • 32-1.3 Applicability of Zoning and Development Regulations

  • 32-1.4 Exercise of Discretion

  • 32-1.5 Enforcement

  • 32-1.6 Nonconforming Uses

  • 32-1.7 Utilities and Pipelines

  • 32-1.8 Drainage Requirements and New Construction Adjacent to Major and Non-Major Channels

  • 32-1.9 Zoning Districts for Open Spaces

  • 32-1.10 Water and Sewer Requirements

  • 32-1.11 Required Area Reduced by Public Use

  • 32-1.12 Side Yards on Lots Established Before Effective Date

  • 32-1.13 Accessory Structures in Rear Yards

  • 32-1.14 Off-Street Parking

  • 32-1.15 Site Obstructions at Intersections

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Article II — DEFINITIONS

  • 32-2.1 Construction and Use of Tenses

  • 32-2.2 Additional Definitions

  • 32-2.3 Words and Phrases Defined

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Article III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS

  • 32-3.1 Purpose

  • 32-3.2 Planning Applications Required

  • 32-3.3 Development Plan

  • 32-3.4 General Plan Amendment

  • 32-3.5 Land Use Permit

  • 32-3.6 Major Subdivision

  • 32-3.7 Minor Subdivision

  • 32-3.8 Planned Unit Development

  • 32-3.9 Rezoning

  • 32-3.10 Sign Review

  • 32-3.11 Tree Removal

  • 32-3.12 Variance

32-3.13 Zoning Text Amendment

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Article IV — DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND REVIEW PROCESS

32-4.1 Purpose

  • 32-4.2 Responsible Authority - General

  • 32-4.3 Decision Making Authority for Planning Applications

  • 32-4.4 Additional Application Review Criteria

  • 32-4.5 Application Preparation and Filing

  • 32-4.6 Application Review Process

  • 32-4.7 Appeal; General

  • 32-4.8 Judicial Review

  • 32-4.9 Notification

  • 32-4.10 Staff Report

  • 32-4.11 Findings

  • 32-4.12 Conditions of Approval

  • 32-4.13 Time Limits for Exercising Approved Applications

  • 32-4.14 Time Extensions

  • 32-4.15 Land Use Permits; When Void; Time Extensions

  • 32-4.16 Previously Expired Planning Applications

  • 32-4.17 Revocation of Planning Application Approvals

  • 32-4.18 Causes for Revocation

  • 32-4.19 Revocation Hearing; Notice

  • 32-4.20 Revocation Hearing Procedure

  • 32-4.21 Revocation Hearing Decision

  • 32-4.22 Appeal from Revocation

32-5—32-19 RESERVED

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Article XI — RESERVED

Article XII — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES

32-106 GENERAL REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES 32-106.1 Intent and Purpose 32-106.2 Definitions 32-106.3 Location 32-106.4 Variance

32-107 — 32-108 RESERVED

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Article XIII — AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION

32-109 AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES 32-109.1 Establishment 32-109.2 Standards 32-110 — 32-111 RESERVED 32-112 LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACTS 32-112.1 Establishment

32-113 — 32-115 RESERVED

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Article XIV — LAND DEDICATION FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES

32-115 SCHOOL FACILITY DEDICATIONS 32-115.1 General Provisions 32-115.2 Definitions 32-115.3 Overcrowded Attendance Areas 32-115.4 Requirements 32-115.5 Standards for Land and Fees 32-115.6 Procedures 32-116 RESERVED

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Article XVII — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

32-140.1 Intent and Purpose

32-140.2 Fee Requirement

32-140.3 Fee Amount

32-140.4 Time of Payment 32-140.5 Exemptions

32-141—32-145 RESERVED
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Article II — DEFINITIONS

Article III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Article IV — DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND REVIEW PROCESS

Article V — ZONING MAP; DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED

ZONING MAP; DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
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32-21 RESERVED.

Article VII — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
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32-75 RESERVED.

32-83 PARK DEDICATION.

Article VIII — SPECIAL LAND USES

Article X — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEE DIVISION THREE REGIONAL…

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEE DIVISION THREE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FEES
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Division 1

NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION*

  • Editor's Note: Prior ordinances codified herein include portions of Ordinance Nos. 62-85 and 126.
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Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Article XII — <sup> </sup>

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
  • Editor's Note: This article was adopted by Ordinance No. 15 §1.
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Article XIII — AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION

AGRICULTURAL LAND CONSERVATION
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Article XIV — LAND DEDICATION FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES

LAND DEDICATION FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
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32-116 RESERVED.

Article XVI — REGULATIONS INVOLVING SPECIFIC USES

REGULATIONS INVOLVING SPECIFIC USES
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Article XVII — NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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