(a) This subchapter shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, method, manner, power, or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, methods, manners, powers, or things. (b) This subchapter shall be the complete and sole authority for the accomplishment of the purpose of the subchapter.
(a) To promote the general welfare of the state with respect to the State Capitol and to promote the general welfare of the property owners of the area as described in this subchapter, an improvement and comprehensive community zoning district, to be called the “Capitol Zoning District”, is created, which district shall embrace all that […]
(a) There is created and established at the seat of government a commission to be known as the “Capitol Zoning District Commission”. (b) The commission shall have nine (9) members, as follows: (1) The Governor, or his or her designee, who shall be chair; (2) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; (3) […]
The Capitol Zoning District Commission is authorized broad scope in its zoning authority to include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Restrictions on the height, number of stories, and size of buildings; (2) Percentage of lots that may be occupied; (3) Use of structures and land; (4) Population density; (5) Amount of open […]
(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission, using professional and technical assistance as it deems necessary, shall make, adopt, maintain, and revise, from time to time, an official master comprehensive plan for the Capitol Zoning District for the purpose of bringing about coordinated physical development in accordance with the present and future needs of the district. […]
(a) After the adoption of the comprehensive master zoning plan, the Capitol Zoning District Commission shall have exclusive authority over the zoning and regulation of the utilization of all property within the Capitol Zoning District, and no planning or zoning authority or jurisdiction of any subdivision of the state shall have any zoning or control […]
(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall have the power and authority to prescribe such rules concerning procedure before it and concerning the exercise of its functions and duties as it shall deem proper. (b) Prior to the adoption of any zoning rules or amendments thereto, the commission shall hold a public hearing thereon pursuant […]
(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission is authorized and encouraged to coordinate the comprehensive master zoning plan, to the greatest extent it deems practical, with city, county, and other area planning agencies. (b) (1) Subject to the requirements of due process and consistent with any applicable federal restrictions and regulations as in effect on January […]
(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall constitute a body corporate for purposes of instituting and defending litigation to enforce its rules, decisions, and orders; and it may, in its name, institute or defend actions in its own behalf, or in behalf of the owner or owners of any property within the district, to enjoin […]
(a) (1) (A) Any person aggrieved by any rule, decision, or order of the Capitol Zoning District Commission may appeal the action to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (B) The secretary shall overturn the decision of the commission upon a finding that the commission’s decision is clearly erroneous. (2) (A) […]
The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall submit a written summary of its actions and progress to the Legislative Council as requested by the Legislative Council.
(a) A person who sells real property within the Capitol Zoning District shall notify the purchaser that the real property is within the district and shall provide the purchaser with a summary of the Capital Zoning District Commission’s restrictions on property in the district and the duties and responsibilities of owners of property in the […]
