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8-3-1: PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY:

A. Purpose: This Chapter establishes general regulations for all uses within base and overlay districts including specific regulations for access, building design, infrastructure, landscaping and screening, lighting, dedicated open space, parking and loading, private roads, and signs. See Chapter 4 for use standards.

B. Applicability: The regulations of this Chapter generally apply to all development in unincorporated Ada County:

1. Generally: Section 8-3-2 establishes general standards for all development.

2. Access: Access shall comply with Section 8-3-3 of this Chapter.

3. Building Design: Building design shall comply with Section 8-3-4 of this Chapter.

4. Infrastructure: Infrastructure shall comply with Section 8-3-5 of this Chapter.

5. Fences: Fences shall comply with Section 8-3-6 of this Chapter.

6. Landscaping And Screening: Landscaping and screening shall comply with Section 8-3-7 of this Chapter.

7. Lighting: Exterior lighting shall comply with Section 8-3-8 of this Chapter.

8. Dedicated Open Space: Dedicated open space uses in subdivisions and planned unit developments shall comply with Section 8-3-9 of this Chapter.

9. Parking And Loading: Off-street parking and loading facilities shall comply with Section 8-3-10 of this Chapter.

10. Private Roads: Private roads shall comply with Section 8-3-11 of this Chapter and the procedures in Chapter 6 of this Title.

11. Signs: Signs shall comply with Section 8-3-12 of this Chapter.

(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)

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