Zoning Ordinance Guide – Town of Six Mile

Easy Guide to Zoning Ordinance

The Zoning Ordinance is a primary tool of local government.
Before Six Mile adopted the ordinance, public opinion, public meetings, and public input were required and obtained.
This same process will occur for any amendments. When amendments occur, existing situations are grandfathered.
The most recent copy of the Town Zoning Ordinance is located on the website in the “Forms” section.

The Town of Six Mile is divided into zoning districts.
Boundaries have been established and marked on the Official Zoning Map located at Town Hall.

Land or structures cannot be constructed, erected, altered, or moved unless in conformity with the zoning regulations.
Fees may apply under applicable circumstances, including:
- Contractor Business License Fees
- Sign Permit Fees
- Conditional User Permit Fees
- Demolition Permit Fees
- Zoning Permit Fees
- Zoning Appeal Fees
- Variance Fees

There are specific requirements by district.
Mobile homes and houses of less than 1200 square feet are not allowed in the residential district.
Permitted and non-permitted uses by district are outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.

Signs are regulated in all districts.
A permit is required to erect, alter, or reconstruct most signs.
Signs are not allowed within a street or highway right-of-way.
Signs cannot be attached to utility poles, fence posts, etc.
Ribbons, banners, and roof signs have restrictions.
“For sale,” “for rent,” “yard sale,” etc. signs are allowed without a permit, but restrictions apply.
Wall signs must meet certain requirements.
Political campaign signs must have a permit.
Sign illumination is restricted to certain areas.
Sign sizes and appearance must meet specific criteria.
Sign locations are regulated.
Portable signs are explained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Amendments are included on the Zoning Ordinance page.

The Zoning Ordinance deals specifically with building and/or renovation within Town Limits. Ordinances covered include:

The Contract Zoning Administrator has the authority and responsibility to administer and enforce the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Administrator can order the discontinuance of any illegal work being done or take other authorized actions to ensure compliance.
Buildings, signs, or other structures cannot be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without the appropriate permitting and licensing.
A Zoning Permit Fee must be paid, and the project reviewed and approved in advance by the Contract Zoning Administrator.
Conditional and/or temporary buildings, signs, offices, etc., must also have a permit.

The Town of Six Mile has appointed a Contract Zoning Administrator to administer and enforce the Zoning Ordinance.
The duties of the administrator include interpreting zoning ordinances, processing applications, investigating complaints, and enforcing the zoning ordinance.
Administrative requests, permit applications, and fee payments are made at Town Hall.

The Town Council has appointed a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
Appeals are heard within thirty (30) days of when the appeal is filed. Appeals are to be filed at Six Mile Town Hall.
The BZA cannot change zoning districts or the zoning classification applicable to a particular parcel.
The BZA cannot change the uses allowed in a zoning district.
The BZA handles appeals from acts of the Zoning Administrator and requests for variances and special exceptions.
Conditional uses do not come before the BZA, as such uses must be spelled out in the Zoning Ordinance.

The Planning Commission does not have the authority to administer the Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Commission can prepare and recommend Zoning Ordinance amendments to the Council.
The Planning Commission can hold public hearings on zoning amendments if authorized to do so by the Council.
- A “text amendment” amends the ordinance.
- A “map amendment” changes the boundaries of a zone or the zoning classification of a specific parcel.
The Planning Commission makes no final zoning or rezoning decisions. That authority belongs to the Council alone, as it is a legislative function.