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BRANSONZONINGCODE

2016Update

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LSLPlanning|SpencerFane|BNIM

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TableofContents

Sec.94‐1 Interpretation,Purpose,Fees...................................................................................................7

Sec.94‐2 AdministrationandEnforcement.............................................................................................7

Sec.94‐3 ConformancetoCode...............................................................................................................7

Sec.94‐4 Definitions.................................................................................................................................7

(a) GeneralInterpretation.................................................................................................................7

(b) Definitions.....................................................................................................................................8

Sec.94‐5 CommonProcedures..............................................................................................................34

(a) Pre‐ApplicationConference

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(b) ApplicationRequirements ..........................................................................................................34

(c) ReportsandStudies....................................................................................................................34

(d) Fees.............................................................................................................................................35

(e) CompleteandSufficientApplication..........................................................................................35

(f) ReviewandApprovalCriteria.....................................................................................................36

(g) Conditions...................................................................................................................................36

(h) Continuation...............................................................................................................................36

(i) Termination................................................................................................................................37

(j) Lapse...........................................................................................................................................37

(k)

Extension....................................................................................................................................37

Sec.94‐6 ChangesinZoningDistricts.....................................................................................................37

(a) GeneralProcedure......................................................................................................................37

(b) ChangesbytheBoard.................................................................................................................37

(c) ChangesbyOtherIndividualsorGroups....................................................................................38

Sec.94‐7 SitePlanReview......................................................................................................................38

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................38

(b) Applicability................................................................................................................................38

(c) SitePlanReviewRequired..........................................................................................................38

(d) ProcedureforAdministrativeSitePlanReview..........................................................................39

(e) Post‐Approval.............................................................................................................................40

Sec.94‐8 ConformancetoVicinity;Depreciation...................................................................................40

Sec.94‐9 SpecialUsePermit..................................................................................................................41

(a) PermitRequired..........................................................................................................................41

(b) ReviewandApprovalCriteria.....................................................................................................41

(c)

 SpecialUsePermitsSiteSpecific................................................................................................42

(d) TimeframeforValidity;Expiration.............................................................................................42

Sec.94‐10 TemporaryUsePermit........................................................................................................42

(a) PurposeandApplicability...........................................................................................................42

(b) ReviewandApproval..................................................................................................................42

Sec.94‐11 PlannedDevelopment(PD).................................................................................................42

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................42

(b) EligibilityCriteria.........................................................................................................................

43

(c) DimensionalandDevelopmentStandards.................................................................................44

(d) GeneralProcedures....................................................................................................................45

(e) ReviewandDecision...................................................................................................................46

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(f) PreliminaryApprovalLapse........................................................................................................47

(g) FinalPDPlan...............................................................................................................................47

(h) ReviewandDecision...................................................................................................................49

(i) FinalApprovalLapse...................................................................................................................49

(j) Revocation..................................................................................................................................49

(k) ActionbyReviewandDecision‐MakingBodies..........................................................................49

Sec.94‐12 CertificatesofOccupancyandCompliance........................................................................50

Sec.94

‐13 AuthorizationbyBoardRequired.......................................................................................50

Sec.94‐14 Reserved..............................................................................................................................51

Sec.94‐15 Reserved..............................................................................................................................51

Sec.94‐16 Reserved..............................................................................................................................51

Sec.94‐17 Reserve................................................................................................................................51

Sec.94‐18 Reserved..............................................................................................................................51

Sec.94‐19 Reserved..............................................................................................................................51

Sec.94‐20 GeneralProvisions..............................................................................................................52

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(a) Purposes,ResidentialDistricts...................................................................................................52

(b) Purposes,Mixed‐UseDistricts....................................................................................................53

(c) Purposes,CommercialandIndustrialDistricts...........................................................................54

Sec.94‐21 Applicability.........................................................................................................................55

Sec.94‐22 ZoningDistrictsEstablished................................................................................................55

Sec.94‐23 ZoningMap.........................................................................................................................56

(a) OfficialTitle.................................................................................................................................56

(b) Preparationand

Maintenance....................................................................................................57

(c) PublicInspection.........................................................................................................................57

(d) Interpretation.............................................................................................................................57

(e) Vacation......................................................................................................................................57

Sec.94‐24 Annexation..........................................................................................................................58

Sec.94‐25 ConservationDistrict(CON)................................................................................................58

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................58

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................58

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................58

Sec.94‐26 AgriculturalDistrict(A)

........................................................................................................58

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................58

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................58

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................59

Sec.94‐27 LowDensityResidential(LDR)............................................................................................59

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................59

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................59

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................60

Sec.94‐28 MediumDensityResidential(MDR)....................................................................................60

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................

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(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................60

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................61

Sec.94‐29 HighDensityResidential(HDR)...........................................................................................61

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(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................61

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................62

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................62

Sec.94‐30 NeighborhoodCommercial(NC).........................................................................................63

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................63

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................63

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................63

Sec.94‐31 Mixed‐Use(MU)..................................................................................................................64

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................64

(b) Uses...............................................................................................................................

.............65

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................65

Sec.94‐32 CommunityCommercial(CC)..............................................................................................66

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................66

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................66

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................66

Sec.94‐33 Downtown(D).....................................................................................................................67

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................67

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................67

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................67

Sec.94‐

34 Entertainment(ENT)...........................................................................................................68

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................68

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................68

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................68

Sec.94‐35 Business(B).........................................................................................................................69

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................69

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................69

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................69

Sec.94‐36 Industrial(I).........................................................................................................................70

(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................70

(b) Uses............................................................................................................................................70

(c) Dimensions.................................................................................................................................70

Sec.94‐37 BuildingTypes.....................................................................................................................70

(a) Applicability................................................................................................................................70

(b) BuildingTypeDescriptions.........................................................................................................71

Sec.94‐38 UseSpecificDimensionalStandards...................................................................................73

(a) PatioHomes................................................................................................................................73

(b) Timeshare...................................................................................................................................74

Sec.94‐39 Reserved..............................................................................................................................

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Sec.94‐40 Reserved..............................................................................................................................76

Sec.94‐41 Reserved..............................................................................................................................76

Sec.94‐42 Reserved..............................................................................................................................76

Sec.94‐43 Reserved..............................................................................................................................76

Sec.94‐44 Reserved..............................................................................................................................76

Sec.94‐45 TableofPermittedUses......................................................................................................77

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(a) Purpose.......................................................................................................................................77

(b) ExplanationofTableAbbreviations............................................................................................77

(c) Use‐SpecificStandards...............................................................................................................77

(d) TableOrganization......................................................................................................................77

(e) ClassificationofNewandUnlistedUses.....................................................................................78

Sec.94‐46 UseandStructureStandards..............................................................................................86

(a) GenerallyApplicableStandards..................................................................................................86

(b) ResidentialUses..........................................................................................................................

86

(c) CivicandInstitutionalUses.........................................................................................................89

(d) CommercialUses........................................................................................................................92

(e) VehiclesandEquipment.............................................................................................................97

(f) IndustrialUses..........................................................................................................................102

(g) AgriculturalUses.......................................................................................................................105

Sec.94‐47 SpecialUseStandards.......................................................................................................107

(a) AdultEntertainment.................................................................................................................107

(b) AlternativeFinancialEstablishment.........................................................................................108

(c) Home

Occupations...................................................................................................................108

(d) FoodTruckCourt......................................................................................................................112

(e) ManufacturedHomes...............................................................................................................113

(f) MobileHomeCommunity........................................................................................................114

(g) OutdoorStorage......................................................................................................................118

Sec.94‐48 AccessoryUseStandards..................................................................................................119

(a) Purpose.....................................................................................................................................119

(b) ApprovalofAccessoryUsesandStructures.............................................................................120

(c) InterpretationofUnidentified

AccessoryUsesandStructures................................................120

(d) GeneralStandards....................................................................................................................120

Sec.94‐49 TemporaryUseStandards.................................................................................................121

(a) Purpose.....................................................................................................................................121

(b) UseTableforTemporaryUsesandSpecialEvents...................................................................121

(c) GeneralStandardsforallTemporaryUsesandStructures......................................................122

(d) SupplementalTemporaryUseStandards

.................................................................................123

Sec.94‐50 SpecialEvents....................................................................................................................131

(a) PermitRequired........................................................................................................................131

(b) ApplicationforPermit..............................................................................................................131

(c) ApplicationforPermitInvolvingClosureofStreets.................................................................133

(d) IssuanceofPermit;Conditions;Transfer;Expiration...............................................................133

(e) NoticeofDenialofPermit;AppealProcedure.........................................................................134

(f) Alternative

Permit....................................................................................................................135

(g) ModificationorRescissionofPermit........................................................................................135

(h) ResponsibilityforExpensesIncurredbyCity............................................................................135

(i) PeriodofOperation;Duration..................................................................................................136

(j) DutytoRestoreEventLocation................................................................................................136

(k) ExemptEvents..........................................................................................................................136

(l) TemporaryEvents.....................................................................................................................136

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(m) EventAdvertising......................................................................................................................136

Sec.94‐51 Nonconformities...............................................................................................................137

(a) NonconformingUses................................................................................................................137

(b) NonconformingStructures.......................................................................................................137

(c) NonconformingUsesofStructuresandLandinCombination.................................................138

(d) RepairsandMaintenance.........................................................................................................138

(e) SpecialUseProvisionsNotNonconformingUses.....................................................................139

(f) AnnexedProperty

.....................................................................................................................139

Sec.94‐52 Purpose.............................................................................................................................140

Sec.94‐53 ApplicabilityandLocation.................................................................................................140

(a) ScopeofRegulations................................................................................................................140

(b) LocationofParking...................................................................................................................141

(c) Off‐SiteParking.........................................................................................................................141

Sec.94‐54 Off‐StreetParkingStandards............................................................................................142

(a) ComputationofRequiredOff‐StreetParkingSpaces

...............................................................142

(b) DeterminationbyPlanningandDevelopmentDirector...........................................................143

(c) Off‐StreetParkingSpacesRequired.........................................................................................144

(d) Off‐StreetParkingStandardsforSelectedServiceandIndustrialUses...................................147

(e) UseswithVariableParkingDemand.........................................................................................148

(f) MaximumParkingSpacesAllowed...........................................................................................148

(g) Exceptions andAdj ustments 

....................................................................................................150

(h) BicycleParking..........................................................................................................................152

(i) LoadingAreas...........................................................................................................................153

(j) VehicleStackingAreas..............................................................................................................153

(k) Access.......................................................................................................................................155

Sec.94‐55 Off‐StreetParkingDesignStandards.................................................................................156

(a) StallSizeandDriveways...........................................................................................................156

(b) DesignandMaterials................................................................................................................156

(c) Off‐StreetParkingDesignand

DimensionalTables..................................................................157

(d) LoadingAreaDimensions,Design,andMaterials....................................................................159

(e) Completion...............................................................................................................................160

(f) FailuretoComply......................................................................................................................160

Sec.94‐56 ParkingLotLandscapingandLighting...............................................................................160

(a) Lighting.....................................................................................................................................160

(b) ParkingLotLandscaping...........................................................................................................160

(c) ParkingLotLandscapingintheD

andENTDistricts.................................................................162

Sec.94‐57 CityPlanningCommission.................................................................................................164

(a) AppointmentofPlanningCommissionandAdoptionofPlan..................................................164

(b) MembersofPlanningCommission...........................................................................................164

(c) ElectedOfficersofPlanningCommissionandMeetings..........................................................164

(d) PlanningCommission,PowersandDuties...............................................................................164

Sec.94

‐58 BoardofAdjustment.........................................................................................................164

(a) EstablishmentandMembershipofBoardofAdjustment........................................................164

(b) Meetings...................................................................................................................................165

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(c) AppealstotheBoardofAdjustment........................................................................................165

(d) PowersandDuties....................................................................................................................165

(e) AppealsfromtheBoardofAdjustment....................................................................................167

(f) AppealsandVarianceProcessingandCosts.............................................................................167

Sec.94‐59 Enforcement,ViolationandPenalty.................................................................................168

(a) Violations;Penalties.................................................................................................................168

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ArticleIV.TemporarySigns(Rep lacesExistingCh.70,Art.IV)

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Sec.70‐230 Generally...............................................................................................................................2

(a) Purposes.......................................................................................................................................2

(b) AllowedonPrivatePropertyRestrictions.....................................................................................2

(c) Permits..........................................................................................................................................2

(d) Location........................................................................................................................................3

(e) Removal........................................................................................................................................3

Sec.70‐231 PermittedTemporarySignage..............................................................................................4

(a) SignTypes.....................................................................................................................................4

(b) TemporarySignagePermittedbyDistrict....................................................................................4

) DowntownandEntertainmentDistricts .......................................................................................5

(d) TemporarySignagePermittedbyUse..........................................................................................6

Sec.70‐232 TemporarySignageStandards..............................................................................................7

(a) General.........................................................................................................................................7

(b) TemporarySubstituteSignageforDamagedPermanentSigns...................................................7

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ArticleI InGeneral

Sec.94‐1 Interpretation,Purpose,Fees

(a) Ininterpretingandapplyingtheprovisionsofthischapter,theyshallbeheldtobetheminimum

requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, propriety,

generalwelfareandthepreservationofpersonaland propertyrights.Itisnotintendedthatthis

chapter interfere with, abrogate or

 annul any ordinance, rule, regulation, or permit previously

adoptedorissuedandnotinconflictwithanyoftheprovisionsofthischapter,orwhichshallbe

adopted or issued, pursuant to the law, relating to the use of structures or premises, nor is it

intendedbythischapterto

interferewith,abrogateorannulanyeasement,covenantorother

agreementsbetweenparties;provided,however,thatwherethischapterimposesgreaterwidth

orsizeofyards,courts,orotheropenspaces,orrequiresalowerheightofbuildingorlessnumber

of stories, or requires  a greater percentage of parcel to

 be left unoccupied, or imposes other

higher standards than arerequired in any other ordinance or regulation, the provisions ofthis

chaptershallcontrol.

(b) Applicationfeesareintheamountprovidedinthecityfeeschedule.

Sec.94‐2 AdministrationandEnforcement

Theadministration,interpretationandenforcementofthetermsofthischaptershallbevestedinthe

planninganddevelopmentdirector,andinthedischargeoftheseduties,theplanninganddevelopment

directorshallhavepowerofentryinoruponanypremisesinalllawfulmannerandmeans.Theplanning

and

developmentdirectorshallruleonallquestionsregardingsuchenforcementandinterpretation,

andfromhisopinionanddecisionanypartyshallhavetherightofappeal.

Sec.94‐3 ConformancetoCode

(a) Asusedinthischapter,theterm"allcodes"shallincludethebuildingcode,theelectricalcode,

the mechanical code, the plumbing code, the fire code, the property maintenance code, the

environmentcodeandthehealthandsanitationcodecurrentlyineffectandapprovedbyBoard

actionbyreferenceor

otherwise.

(b) All buildings in any district shall strictly conform to all codes herein defined, and failing such

compliance, it shall be the duty of the planning and development director (zoning officer) to

initiateappropriateenforcementofsuchcodesandallofthem.

Sec.94‐4 Definitions

(a) GeneralInterpretation

Forthepurposeofthischapter,anywordsdefinedinthebuildingcodeofthecityandnotspecifically

definedhereinshallbeconstruedasdefinedinthebuildingcodeofthecity.Anywordnotdefined

hereinorinthebuildingcodeofthecityshallhaveitsusualmeaning

unlessotherwiseprovidedinthis

section.ForgeneraldefinitionsandrulesofconstructionapplicablethroughoutthisCode,seesection1‐

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(b)

Definitions

(1) Abuttingmeanscontiguousorsharinganypointofcontact.Distancefromacontiguous

zoningdistrictshallbemeasuredfromthecommonpropertyboundary,orifseparated

byright‐of‐way,thewidthoftheright‐of‐wayshallbemeasuredandcreditedaspartof

anyrequiredseparationdistance.

(2)

AccessoryBuildingmeansanystructurewhichisnottheprimarystructureonapremises,

detachedbutonthesamepremisesastheprimarystructure.

(3) AccessoryUsemeansausethat:

a. Isclearlyincidentaltoandcustomarilyfoundinconnectionwithaprincipaluseand

islocatedonthe

samelotastheprincipaluseserved;

b. Is subordinate to and serves a principal use and is subordinate in  area, extent, or

purposetotheuseserved;and

c. Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants, business, or

industryintheprincipaluseserved.

(4) Accommodationsmeansany

apartment,condominiumorcooperativeunit,cabin,lodge,

hotelormotelroom,oranyotherprivateor commercialstructurewhichissituatedon

real property and designed for occupancy by one or more individuals, which is made

availabletothepurchasersofatimeshareplan.

(5) AdultEntertainmentmeansanyof

theestablishments,businesses,buildings,structures

orfacilitiesdefinedinthissection.

a. Adult bookstore: An establishment having as a ten percent portion of its stock in

trade, books, photographs, magazines, films  for sale or rental, viewing on the

premisesbyuseofmotionpicturedevices,orothercoin‐operatedmeans,

orother

periodicals which are distinguished or characterized  by their principal emphasis on

mattersdepicting,describingorrelatingtospecified sexualactivitiesassaidtermis

definedherein.

b. Adult ent ertainment facili ty: Any building, structure or facility which contains or is

usedentirelyorpartiallyforcommercialentertainment,includingtheaters

usedfor

presenting live presentations, videotapes or films predominantly distinguished or

characterizedbytheirprincipalemphasisonmattersdepicting,describing,orrelating

tospecifiedsexualactivities,assaidtermisdefinedherein,andexoticdancefacilities

(regardlessofwhetherthetheaterorfacilityprovidesalivepresentation,videotape

orfilmpresentation),

wherethepatronseither:

(i) Engage in personal contact with, or allow personal contact by employees,

devicesorequipment,orbypersonnelprovidedbytheestablishmentwhich

appealstotheprurientinterestofthepatrons;or

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(ii) Observe any live presentation, videotape or film presentation of persons

wholly or partially nude with their genitals or pubic region exposed or

coveredonlywithtransparentoropaquecovering,orinthecaseoffemale

personswiththeareolaandnippleofthebreastexposedorcoveredonlywith

transparent or opaque covering or to observe specified sexual a ctivities as

saidtermisdefinedherein.

c. Bathhouse:Anes tablishmentorbusinesswhichprovidestheservicesofbathsofall

kinds, including all forms and methods of hydrotherapy, unless operated or

supervisedbyamedicalorchiropracticpractitionerorprofessionalphysical

therapist

licensedbythestate.

d. Massageestablishment:Anestablishmentwhichhasafixedplaceofbusinesshaving

asource ofincomeorcompensationof60percentor moreofwhichisderivedfrom

thepractice ofanymethodofpressureonorfrictionagainstorstroking,kneading,

rubbing,tapping,

pounding,vibratingorstimulationofexternalpartsofthehuman

body with the hands or  with the aid of any mechanical electric apparatus  or

appliances with or without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol, liniments,

antiseptics, oils, powders, creams, lotion, ointment or other similar preparations

commonly used in the practice

of massage. Under such circumstances that it is

reasonably expected that the person to whom the treatment is provided or some

third person on his/her behalf will pay money or give any other consideration or

gratuity; provided that this term shall not include any establishment operated or

supervisedbyamedical

orchiropracticpractitionerorprofessionalphysicaltherapist, 

orprofessionalmasseuse,licensedbythestate.

e. Specifiedsexualactivities:

(i) "Sexualconduct,"beingactsofmasturbation,sexualintercourse,orphysical

contact with a person's unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks or, if such

personbeafemale,herbreast;

(ii) "Sexualexcitement,"

beingtheconditionofhumanmaleorfemalegenitals

wheninastateofsexualstimulationorarousal;or

(iii) "Sadomasochisticabuse,"beingflagella tionortorturebyoruponapersonor

theconditionofbeingfettered,boundorotherwisephysicallyrestrained.

(6) Agricultureisausecategorycomprisedof

usescharacterizedbygeneralactiveandon‐

goingagriculturaluses,activities,andrelateduses.Anagriculturaluse,ingeneral,means

theuseoflandforthegrowingand/orproductionoffieldcrops,livestock,aquatic,and

animalproductsfortheproductionofincome.

(7) Agritainmentmeanseventsandactivitiesthatallowfor

recreation,entertainment,and

tourisminconjunctionwithagriculturesupportandservicesdirectlyassociatedwithon‐

going agricultural activities on‐site that are for‐profit. Events and activities include the 

following: hay rides, corn mazes, hay mazes, petting zoos (farm animals only), living

historicalfarms,farmtours(forprofit),andagricultural

festivals.

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(8) AirportandPassengerTerminalmeansafacility that providesspaceforaircrafttotake

offandlandthatisusuallyequippedwithacontroltower,hangars,andaccommodations

forpassengersandcargo.

(9) AlcoholandDrugAbuseTr eatmentFacilitymeansanydwellingorplacelicensed,certified

orauthorizedby

state,federalorlocalauthoritiesasaresidenceandtreatmentfacility

personswith alcoholismordrugabuseproblemsneedingasupervisedlivingarra ngement

andrehabilitationservicesonashort‐termorlong‐termbasis.

(10) AlternativeFinancialServicesmeanstheprovisionofnon‐bankfi nancial services,suchas

check cashing,payday

advance or  load,money transfer,motor vehicletitleloan, pawn

shops, rent‐to‐own, or credit access businesses. An alternative financial services

establishmentdoesnotincludestateorfederallycharteredbanks,savingsandloans,and

creditunions.Analternativefinancialestablishmentdoesnotincludeanestablishment

thatprovidesfinancialservices

thatareaccessorytoanothermainuse.

(11) Amusement Park or Th eme Park means  facility that may include amusement parlors,

structures,buildingsand premises, wherethere arevarious devices forentertainment,

whichmayincluderides,booths fortheconductofgamesorsaleofitems,buildingsfor

showsandentertainment,and

restaurantsandsouvenirsales.

(12) AmusementParlor/Arcademeansabuildingorpartofabuildingtowhichthepublicmay

enter in which pinball machines, video games, or other similar  coin,  token, or app‐

operateddevicesoperatedforamusement,pleasure,testofskill,competition,orsport

aremaintained.

(13) Animal

Hospitalmeansafacilityforthediagnosisandtreatmentofpetsandotheranimals

including,butnotlimitedto,dogs,cats,birds,andhorses.No outsideboardin gofthese

animalsshallbeallowedovernight.

(14) AnimalRaising, Farm orDomestic Use means land used for the production, keepingor 

maintenance of

livestock for eitherhobbyor recreationalpurposesand to supplement

householdfoodsupplytotheoccupantsofadwell ingonthesametract.

(15) AnimalSalesandServicesisausecategorythatincludesthesale,boarding,andcareof

animals on a commercial basis.Accessory uses may include confinement

facilities for

animals,parking,andstorageareas.

(16) Animal Shelter means a facility thatis used to house or contain animals andisowned,

operated, or maintained by a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of providing

temporarykennelingandcarefortheanimalsandfindingpermanentadoptivehomesfor

them

(17)

Antique Shop means an establishment offering articles for sale such as glass, china,

furnitureorsimilarfurnishingordecorationswhichhavevalueandsignificanceasaresult

ofage,designorsentiment.

(18) ArtGallerymeansabuildingorspacewhereartworkisexhibitedandsometimessold.

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(19) AthleticAreameansanoutdoorarea,alongwithitsincidentalbuildingsandstructures,

atleastpartofwhichisdesigned,developed,andintendedfororganizedsportorathletic

activities and/or other activities or events to which groups of people greater than the

familyunitmightbeattractedasparticipants

orspectators.

(20) AutoRentalmeansafacilitylimitedtoofficespace,alongwiththedisplayofautomobiles

which,forafee,arerentedorleased.

(21) AutoRepair meansafacilitythatmayprovideandspecializeintherepairofcertainauto

partssuchasbrakes,mufflers,collisionrepairor

transmissions.

(22) AutoSalesmeansafacilityusedprimarilyforthesaleofautomobiles.

(23) AutoSalvageandWreckingmeansanylocationatwhich:

(i) Morethanfiveinoperabl evehiclesorvehiclesunderrepairarelocated,and

allvehiclesareloca tedoutsideofanenclosedbuilding, andsaidvehicleshave

beeninastateofdisrepairfor45ormoredays,continuousorcollective.

(ii) Automotivepartsarebeingstoredoutsideofanyenclosedbuilding.

(iii) The area is being used for storage of scrap metal, sheet metal, piping,

plumbingsupplies,constructionmaterials,glass,wastepaper,tanks,storage

containersorother

similaritemsthatarekeptoutsideofabuilding.

(24) Automated Teller Machine (ATM) means an electronic banking outlet, which allows

customerstocompletebasictransactionswithouttheaidofabranchrepresentativeor

teller.

(25) AutomobilePartsRecyclingmeansanestablishmentthatismaintained, operated,orused

for storing,

keeping, buying or selling used automobile parts; for the maintenance or

operation of an automobile part recycling; the term shall include salvage yards,

automobilegraveyards,andusedautopartsdealers.

(26) Barbershop,BeautyShop,Spameansafacilitylicensedbythestatewherehaircutting,

hair dressing, shaving, trimmin g beards, facials,

 manicures or related services  are

performed.

(27) BedandBreakfastInn meansahouse,orportionthereof,usedbytherecordownerof

theproperty,whoisalsoaresidentofthepropertywheretheuseisproposed,andwhere

short‐termlodgingroomsandmealsareprovided.

(28) Brewery,

Distillery,orWinerymeananestablishmentthatproducesalcoholicbeverages

in conjunction with a  restaurant, retail sales, or tasting room. The liquor may be

distributedtootherlocationsandbesoldonsite.

(29) Building Line means the exterior face of a wall  of an existing structure or the limits to

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which an exterior face of a wall of the proposed structure may be built, but shall not 

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include retaining walls, the face of one‐story unoccupied gable‐roofed areas over

porches,entranceorlineappendages.

(30) BuildingMaintenance,SalesandServicemeansafacilityorareaforcontractingservices 

such as building repair and maintenance, the installation of plumbing, electrical, air

conditioningandheatingequipment,janitorialservices,

andexterminatingservices.The

retailsaleofsuppliesispermittedasanaccessoryuse.

(31) BuildingHeightmeanstheverticaldistancefromthelowestpointwithintwenty‐fivefeet

ofthetallestsideofthestructuretotheuppermostpointoftheroof.Thelowestpoint

shallbecalculatedusingthe

naturalgrade.Thetallestsideshallbethatsidewhoselowest

exposedexteriorpointislowerinelevationthanthelowestexposedexteriorpointofany

othersideofthebuilding.

(32) BusGaragemeansafacilitywherebussesandsimilarmodesoftransportationarestored

andmaintained.

(33) Bus

Terminal meansa lot andrelated building  thatis a  designated location wherebus,

coach,orsimilartransportationservicesstartorend.Abusterminalshallnotincludea

location where the bus stops to drop off or take on passengers where there are no

operationalfacilities.

(34) Cabinmeansan

areacontainingoneormorestructuresdesignedorintendedtobeused

astemporaryortransientlivingfacilitiesoftwoormorefamilies.

(35) CampgroundandVehicleParkmeansanyparcelortractoflanduponwhichtwoormore

campsitesareoccupiedorintendedtobeoccupiedforovernight

camping.

(36) Campsite means a portion of the rentable space of a camp ground having an area 580

squarefeetormore.

(37) Car Wash means a facility for washing or  steam cleaning passenger automobiles

(includingself‐serviceoperation),operatingeitherasaseparatefacilityorwheninstalled

andoperatinginconjunction

withanotheruse,andwhichinstallationincludesequipment

customarilyassociated witha car wash and which is installed solely for the purposeof

washingandcleaningautomobiles.

(38) Carport means an accessory structure space used for the housing or storage of motor

vehiclesandenclosedonnotmorethantwo

sidesbywalls.

(39) CemeteryandMausoleummeansa facilityorareausedorintended tobeused for the

burialofthedead,includingcrematories,mausoleums,andmortuarieswhenoperatedin

conjunctionwithandwithintheboundaries ofsuchcemetery.

(40) CharitableDropBoxmeansacontainerusedtohold

charitabledonations.

(41) ChildCaremeansthecareofachildawayfromitsownhomeforanypartofthedayor

night.

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(42) Child Care Center means a child care program where care is provided for 20 or more

childrennotrelatedtotheproviderforanypartofa24hourday.

(43) Day Care Facilities is a use category that includes a building or  structure wherein an

agency,person,or

personsregularlyprovidescareforachildawayfromtheirownhome

foranypartofthe24hourdayforcompensationorotherwise.Childdaycarefacilities

includefamilydaycarehomes,groupdaycarehomes,andchilddaycarecenters.They

donot includepreschools, nurseryschools, facilities operated

by aschool system orin

connectionwitha businessestablishmentasaconvenienceforitscustomers,privateor

religiousorganizationelementaryorsecondaryschoo ls,religiousorganizationacademic

preschools or kindergartens for four‐ and five‐year‐old children, home schools, weekly

SundayorSabbathschools,vacationbibleschoolsorchild

caremadeavailablewhilethe

parents or guardians are attending worship services or other meetings and activities

conductedorsponsoredbyareligiousorganization.Exemptactivities:

(i) Babysittingservicesofacasual,nonrecurringnatureorinachild'sownhome.

(ii) Cooperative, reciprocatedchildcarebyagroupofparentsin

theirrespective

residences.

(iii) Caringforfourorfewerunrelatedchildreninahome.

(44) Civic, Social, and Fraternal Organizations means public, quasi‐public, and private

organizationsthat provideunique servicesthatare of benefitto thepublic as awhole.

Thiscategoryincludesorganizedgroupshavingamembershiprequirement

andspecific

purposerelatedtothewelfareofthemembersorcommunity.

(45) CommercialLivestockmeanstheraisingofdomesticanimalsforprofit.

(46) CommercialParkingmeansafacilitytoprovideparkingthatisnotaccessorytoaspecific

use.Afeemayormaynotbecharged.Afacilitythat

providesbothaccessoryparkingfor

aspecificuseandregularfeeparkingforpeoplenotconnectedtotheuseisalsoclassified

asacommercialparkingfacility.

(47) Commercial Services, General is a use category that includes uses that provide for

consumerorbusiness services andfortherepairand

maintenanceofa wide varietyof

products.Personalservicesarenotincludedinthisusecategory.

(48) CommercialTentmeansanyownedorcommerciallyrentedtentthatislargerthan100

squarefeetorlargerthantenbytenfeet.

(49) Commercial Vehicles means uses available for large trucks, mass transit

 vehicles, large

construction or agricultural equipment, aircraft, or commercial boats that provide the

following:

a. RentalServices:afacilitylimitedtoofficespace,alongwiththedisplayofcommercial

vehicles,whichforafee,arerentedorleased.

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b. RepairServices:afacilitythatmayprovideandspecializeintherepairofcommercial

vehicles.

c. Sales:afacilityusedprimarilyforthesaleofcommercialvehicles.

(50) CommunityCentermeansameetingplaceusedbymembersofacommunityforsocial,

culturalorrecreationalpurposes.

(51) Community

Gardenmeansanareamanagedandmaintainedbyagroupofindividualsto

growandhar vestfoodcropsornon‐foodcropsforpersonalorgroupconsumption,for

donation,orforsalethatisincidentalinnature.

(52) CommunityServicesis ausecategorythatincludespublic,quasi‐publicandprivate

uses

thatprovideuniqueservicesthatareofbenefittothepublicat‐large.

(53) Congregate Living Facility and Senior Housing means a non‐institutional, independent

group living  environment that integrates shelter and service needs of functionally

impairedand/orsociallyisolatedelderswhodonotneedinstitutionalsupervisionand/or

intensive

healthcare.

(54) Construction Contractor means the office, and indoor  and/or outdoor storage facilities

operatedby,oronbehalfofacontractorforstorage oflargeequipment,vehicles,and/or

othermaterialscommonlyusedintheindividualcontractor’stypeofbusiness;storageof 

scrap materials used for repair and maintenance  of contractor’s

 own equipment; and

buildingsorstructuresforusessuchasrepairfacilities.

(55) ConvenienceFoodStoremeansasmallfoodstorewhoseprimaryfunctionisthesaleof

conveniencefooditemssuchasbread,milk,etc.

(56) CropRaisingmeanscommercialagriculturalproductionfieldandorcharduses,including

the production

of the following, primarily in the soil on the site and not in containers,

other than for initial propagation prior to planting in the soil on the site: field crops,

flowers and seeds, fruits, grains, melons, ornamental crops, tree nuts, trees and sod, 

vegetables,andwineandtablegrapes.Alsoincludes

associatedcroppreparationservices

and harvesting activities: mechanical soil preparation; irrigation system construction;

spraying.Doesnotincludegreenhouses.

(57) Cultural Institutions means buildings, structures, or facilities owned, operated, or

occupiedbyagovernmentalentityornonprofitorganizationtoprovideaservicetothe

public and/or preservation and exhibition of objects

in one or more of the arts and

sciences.Thisuseincludeslibraries,museums,andartexhibitions.

(58) DataCentermeansafacilitywhoseprimaryserviceisdataprocessingandisusedtohouse

computersystemsandassociatedcomponents,suchastelecommunicationsandstorage

systems, including but not limited to web

 hosting organizations and internet service

organizations.Aserverfarm,telecomhotel,carrierhotel,telehouseco‐locationcenter,

oranyothertermapplicabletofacilities whichareusedforthesespecifiedpurposesshall

bedeemedtobeadatacenter.

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atthetimeofdestruction.

(60) Digital Production means uses focused on digital production such as software and

internet content development and publishing; computer systems design and

programming;andgraphicandindustrialdesign .

(61)

Districtmeansanysectionofthecityforwhichtheregulationsgoverninguseofbuildings

andpremisesandtheheightandareaofbuildingsareuniform.

(62) DriveThrough(Thru)meanstheuseofland,buildings,orstructures,orpartsthereof,to

provideordispenseproductsorservices,eitherwhollyor

inpart,throughanattendant

orwindoworautomatedmachine,topersonsremaininginmotorizedvehiclesthatarein

adesignatedstackinglane.Adrive‐throughfacilitymaybepermittedonlyasanaccessory

use;i.e.,incombinationwithotherusessuchasabankorfinancialinstitution,restaurant,

retail

store,drycleaners,laundry,orpharmacy.Thisdefinitiondoesnotincludeavehicle

washingfacility,avacuumcleaningstationaccessorytoavehiclewashingfacility,oran

automobile/gasolineservicestation.

(63) Drugstore or Pharma cy means a facility for  preparing, preserving, compounding and

dispensing drugs and  medicines; and may include the display

 and sale of other

merchandisesuchascosmetics,lotions,fountainserviceandsimilaritems.

(64) DryCleanersmeansafacilitythat cleansclothingandotherfabricswithchemicalsolvents

thatuselittletonowater.

(65) Dwellingmeansanybuildingorportionthereof,whichisdesignedorusedexclusivelyfor

residentialpurposes.

a. Dwelling, Single‐Family Detached means a  detached building used e xclusively for

residentialpurposes havingsuitableaccommodationsforonlyonefamilywhichmay

include,nottoexceed,fourlodgersorboarders.

b. Dwelling, Single‐Family Attached means a portion of a residential building having

accommodationsforonefamily,and

thatislocatedonseparatelotofrecordapart

from the remaining portions of the building. Each such dwelling may be sold

independentofotherportions.Typi calstructuresincludeduplexandtownhouse.

c. Dwelling, Single‐Family, Duplex means  a detached building used exclusively for

residential purposes and designed for or

occupied by two families living

independentlyofeachother,eachofwhichmayinclude,nottoexceed,fourlodgers

orboarders.

d. Dwelling,PatioHomemeansasingle‐familydetacheddwellingshiftedtoonesideof

thelot,i.e.,placedonthelotsothatonesidesetbackiszeroor

nearlyzeroandthe

othersidesetbackislargerthanifbothsidesetbackswereapproximatelyequal.

e. Dwelling, Multi‐family means a building,  or portion  of a building, having suitable

accommodationsforthreeormorefamilies,livingind e pendentlyofeachother,who

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may or may not have jo int uses of utilities, halls, yards, etc.  This term includes

premisesoccupiedmoreorlesspermanentlyforresidentialpurposesinwhichrooms

areoccupiedinapartments,suitesorgroups,suchasapartmentsordormitories.For

purposesofthisdefinition,autocourts,hotels,motels,motorcourts,

motorhotelsor

touristcourtsshallnotbeconsidereddwellings. 

f. Dwelling,Live/Workmeansausethatcombinesacommercialactivityallowedinthe

zonewitharesidential livingspacefortheownerofthecommercialbusiness,orthe

owner’s employee, and that person’s household where: (1) the r esident owner or



their employee is responsible for the commercial activity performed; and (2) the

commercial activity conducted takes place subject to a valid business license

associatedwiththepremises.

g. Dwelling,Loftmeansaresidentialdwellingthatislocatedabovethegroundfloo r of

amultistorybuilding.

(66) Eating and Drinking is

a use category for businesses that prepare or serve food or

beveragespreparedforconsumptiononoroffthepremises.Accessoryusesmayinclude

foodpreparationareas,offices,andparking.

(67) EducationFacilitiesisausecategoryforpublic,private,andparochialinstitutionsatthe

primary,elementary,middle, highschool,or

post‐secondarylevel,ortradeorbusiness

schools, that provide educational instruction to students.Accessory uses include play

areas, cafeterias, recreational and sport facilities, auditoriums, and before‐ or after‐

schooldaycare.

(68) ElectricVehicleChargingStationmeansapublicorprivateparkingspacethat isservedby

electricvehicle

supplyequipmentthathasasitsprimarypurposethetransferofelectric

energy(byconductiveori nductivemeans)toabatteryinanelectricvehicle.

(69) EnergyProductionandNaturalResourceExtractionisausecategorythatincludesenergy

producedfromresourcesthatareregenerativeandtheextractionorquarryingof

oil,gas,

coal,ores,stone,minerals,topsoiloraggregateresourcesfromtheground.

(70) Energy Production, Renewable means energy produced from resources that  are

regenerativeorforallpracticalpurposescannotbedepleted.

a. Cogeneration Facility : A structure in which electricity or mechanical power and 

thermalenergy(heatingor

cooling)aregeneratedfromasinglefuelsource.

b. SolarArray:Afree‐standing,ground‐mountedsolarcollectionsystemconsistingofa

linkedseriesofphotovoltaicmoduleswitharatedcapacityofupto10kilowatts,the

primary purp o se of which is to provide for the collection, inversion, storage, and



distributionofsolarenergyforelectricitygeneration,spaceheating,spacecooling,or

waterheatingon‐site;however,theenergyoutputmaybedeliveredtoapowergrid

tooffsetthecostofenergyon‐site.

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c. WindEnergy,Commercial:Awindenergyconversionsystemconsistingofmorethan

onewind turbineand towerthat willbe usedprimarilyforoff‐site consumptionof

powerorawindenergysystemthathasaratedcapacityinexcessof100kW.

d. WindEnergy,Small:A

windenergyconversionsystemconsistingofonewindturbine,

atower,andassociatedcontrolorconversionelectronicsthathasaratedcapacityof

notmorethan100kWandthatisintendedtoprimarilyreduceon‐siteconsumption

ofutilitypower

(71) FarmProduc tsWarehouseandStoragemeansastructurecontaining

anareaavailablefor

thepurposeofstoringagriculturalmaterials,goods,orproperty.

(72) Farmer’sMarketmeansanoutdoororpartiallyenclosedmar ket opentothepublicwhere

vendorsofferforsalefarmproductsorgoodsproducedfromfarmproducts.

(73) Facility means any structure, service, improvement, campground, recreational vehicle

parkorrealproperty,improvedorunimproved,whichismadeavailabletothepurchasers

ofatimeshareplan.

(74) Family means an individual or married couple and the children thereof with not more

thantwootherpersonsrelateddirectlytotheindividualormarriedcouplebybloodor 

marriage;ora

groupofnotmorethanfiveunrelatedpersons,livingtogetherasasingle

housekeepingunitinadwellingunit.

(75) Family Day Care Home means a child care program for no more than 10 children not

relatedtotheproviderforanypartofthe24‐hourday.

(76) Feed

Store means a facility for the sale of grain, prepared feed and forage for pets,

livestockandfowl,butnotinvolvingthegrinding,mixingorcommercialcompoundingof

suchitems.

(77) FinancialInstitutionmeansafacilitywhichhasasitsprimarypurp o sethecustody,loan,

exchange or issue of money, the

 extension of cre dit and the transmission of funds,

includingdrive‐infacilitiesandautomatictellermachines. 

(78) FloorArea,Grossmeansthesumofthegrosshorizontalareasoftheseveralfloorsofa

buildingmeasuredfromtheexteriorface ofexteriorwalls, orfromthecenterlineofawall

separating two buildings, but not including interior parking spaces, loading space for

motorvehicles,oranyspacewherethefloor‐to‐ceilingheightislessthansixfeet.

(79) Floristmeansafacilityfortheretailsaleofcutoruncutflowers,ornamentalplantsand

accessoryitems.Enclosureofuserequired.

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(80) Food Truck means a business that is limited to the sale of food and non‐alcoholic

beverages to the public from an enclosed self‐contained motor ized vehicle whether

standaloneoraspartofafoodtruckcourt.Theterm"foodtruck"shallincludevending

cartsunlessotherwisespecifiedwithin

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(81) FoodTruckCourtmeansaparcelof landwheremultiplebusinessesthatarelimitedtothe

saleoffoodandnon‐alcoholicbeveragestothepublicfromanenclosedself‐contained

motorizedvehiclearecongregated.

(82) Fortune Telling means and includes the telling of fortunes, forecasting of fortunes or

futures,orfurnishingofanyinformationnototherwiseobtainablebyordinaryprocessof

knowledge, by means of any occult, psychic power, clairvoyance, clairaudience,

cartomancy,phrenology,spirits,tealeav es,orothersuchreading,mediumship,augury,

astrology, palmistry, necromancy, mind reading, telepathy, or other craft, art, science,

cards, talisman, charm, potion, magnetism, magnetized

 ordinance or substance, gypsy

cunningorforesight,crystalgazing,orientalmysteriesormagic,orothersimilarmeans,

of any kind or nature.A fortune telling business shall not be considered a home

occupationorclassifiedasareligiousassemblyuse.

(83) FreightTerminalandWarehousemeansabusiness,serviceor

industryinvolvingtheuse

ofcommercialvehicles  intheloading,unloading and transportationofcargo. May also

includethefueling,maintenance,servicing,storageorrepairofcommercialvehiclesor

thestorageofcargo.

(84) Frontage means the length of the property abutting on one side of a street or place

measured

alongthedividinglinebetweenthepropertyandthestreetorplace.

(85) FuneralHome/Parlormeansa buildingorpartthereofusedforhumanfuneral services.

Suchbuildingmaycontainspaceandfacilitiesfor:(a)embalmingandtheperformanceof

other services used in the preparation of the dead for

burial; (b) the performance of

autopsiesandothersurgicalprocedures;(c)thestorageofcaskets,funeralurnsandother

related funeral supplies; and (d) the storage of funeral vehicles, but shall not include

facilitiesforcremation.

(86) Garage/Yard/EstateSalemeansasaleofpersonalpropertythatisconductedonpremises

within

aresidential districtuponwhich is locateda dwelling,  oronanyportion ofalot

usedforresidentialpurposes.

(87) Go‐CartTrackmeansatrackusedforracinggo‐carts.

(88) Government Offices and Facilities means a place for the regular transaction of

governmental business that may include

emergency services and public services and

utilities.

(89) GroceryStor emeansamarketplaceorestablishmentwherefoodsandassociateditems

arekeptanddisplayedforretailsales.

(90) Group Day Care Home means a child care program where care is given by a person 

licensedasa group daycarehome

provider for 11,butnotmorethan 20, childrennot

relatedtothechildcareproviderfornaypartofthe24‐hourday.

(91) GroupHomemeansanyhomeinwhicheightorfewer,unrelatedmentally orphysically

handicapped persons reside, and may include two additional persons  acting as

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houseparents or guardians who  need not be related to each other or to any of the

mentallyorphysicallyhandicappedpersonsresidinginthehome.

(92) GroupLivingisausecategoryischaracterizedbyresidentialoccupancyofastructureby

agroupofpeoplewhodonotmeetthe

definitionof“HouseholdLiving.”Generally,Group

Living structures  have a common eating area for residents.The residents may receive

care,training,ortreatment,andcaregiversmayormaynotalsoresideatthesite.

(93) Health Care Facilities is a use category characterized by activities focusing on medical

services, particularly licensed

 public or private institutions that provide primary health

servicesandmedicalorsurgicalcaretopersons sufferingfromillness,disease,injury,or

otherphysicalormentalconditions.Accessoryusesmayincludelaboratories,outpatient,

ortrainingfacilities,andparking,orotherame nitiesprimarilyfortheuseofemployeesin

thefirm

orbuilding.

(94) Home Occupation means a gainful activity, resulting in a product or service that is

conductedinwholeorinpartonapropertyzonedoroccu piedasresidential.

(95) HomeSupplyandLumberyardmeansafacilityfortheretailsaleofhome,lawnandgarden

supplies,andconstruction

materialssuchasbrick,lumberandothersimilarmaterials.

(96) Hospital means a facility or area for providing health services primarily for human in‐

patientmedicalorsurgicalcareforthesickorinjuredandincludingrelatedfacilitiessuch

aslaboratories,out‐patientdepartments,trainingfacilities,centralservicesfacilities,and

staffofficesthatareanintegralpartofthefacilities.

(97) Hotelmeans abuildingwhich provides acommonentrance,lobby,hallsands tairways,

andinwhichlodgingisprovidedtotransientguests.

(98) HouseholdLivingisausecategoryischaracterizedbyresidentialoccupancyofadwelling

unit by  one

 or more persons. Pursuant to RSMo 89.020.2, single family  dwellings or

residences also include “any home in which eight or fewer unrelated mentally or

physicallyhandicappedpersonsreside,andmayincludetwoadditionalpersonsactingas

houseparents or guardians who  need not be related to each other or to any

of the

mentally orphysically handicappedpersons residing in thehome,” defined herein as a

GroupHome.

(99) Housekeepingunitmeansabuildingorportionofabuildingwhichisoccupiedorintended 

tobeoccupiedasadwelling,andwhichhasthefacilityforcookingandservingmealsand

for

sleepingquarters,andwhichmayormaynotincluderoomsorfacilities.

(100) IndustrialServicesisausecategoryoffirmsthatareengagedintherepair orservicingof

agricultural, industrial, business, or consumer machinery, equipment, products, or by‐

products.Contractorsandsimilarusesperformservicesoff‐site.Few

customerscometo

thesite.Accessoryactivitiesmayincludesales,offices,parking,andstorage.

(101) Kennel means any place, area, building, or structure where pets are boarded, housed,

caredfor,fedortrainedbyotherthantheowner.

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(102) Laundromatmeansacoin,credit,orapp‐operatedfacilitydesignedforusebythegeneral

populationforthecleaningofdomesticlaundryitems.

(103) LaundryServiceStationmeansafacilityforthecollectionandreturnofdomesticlaundry

items.Thisuseshallbetotallyenclosed.

(104) Librarymeansan

establishmentfortheloanordisplayofbookswhichissponsoredbya

publicorquasi‐publicagencyandwhichinstitutionisopenandavailabletothegeneral

public.

(105) Lockout Unit means one or more rooms within a dwelling unit which is under single,

undivided ownership, which are connected to

 the primary dwelling area by a lockable

door or doors so as to be capable of occupancy as separate quarters. Such unit may

includesleepingandsanitaryfacilitiesandkitchenettefacilities.Alockoutunitwillnotbe

consideredaseparatedwellingunitunlessitis conveyedintoseparateownershipfrom

therestofthedwellingunit,oritexceeds195squarefeetinarea,ineitherofwhichcases,

itshallbeconsideredaseparatedwellingunitforpurposesofcalculationofdwellingunit

densities. Dwelling units containing lockout units which have been conveyed into

separateownershipshallberequiredto

provideparkingattherateofoneparkingspace

foreachseparatedwellingunitcontainingonebedroomandoneandone‐half;parking

spacesforeachseparatedwellingunitcontainingtwoormorebedrooms.Inaddition,a

lockout unit which is conveyed into separate ownership shall be required to pay

an

additionalsewercapacityfeeasaseparatedwellingunit.

(106) Lodging Establishment is a use category including any building, group of buildings,

structure, facility, place, or places of business where five or more guestrooms are

provided,whichisowned,maintainedoroperatedbyanypersonandwhichiskept,used,

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maintained,advertisedorheldouttothepublicforhirewhichcanbeconstruedtobea

hotel,motel,,apartmenthotel,,resort,cabins,touristhome,bunkhouse,dormitory,or

other similar place by whatever name called, and includes  all such accommodations

operatedforhireaslodgingestablishmentsforeither

transientguests,permanentguests,

orforbothtransientandpermanentguests.

(107) LotWidthmeanstheaveragehorizontaldistancebetweensidelotlines,measuredatright

anglestothelotdepthline.Theplanninganddevelopmentdirectormayusereasonable

modificationstothisprocedurewhendeterminingthewidthofanirregular

lot.

(108) Lumberyard means a facility that sells and stores cut lumber and other associated or

accessorybuildingmaterials.

(109) ManufacturedHomemeansanyhomefactory‐builtintheUnitedStatestotheHUDTitle

6constructionstandards.

(110) Manufactured Structure means and includes any portable structure, vehicle, trailer,

mobile

home,modularstructure,framework,container,platformordevice,vehicular in

design,whichmaybedrawn,towedortransportedfromonelocationtoanotherwithout

basicchangeinstructureordesign,whetheronwheelsornot,andwhetherdesignedor

usedas livingor sleeping quarters or not.Theterm"manufactured structure"

includes

anystructureabove‐describedusedforacommercialorresidentialpurpose.

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(111) ManufacturingandAssembly isause categoryincludinguses thatproduce goodsfrom

extracted and raw materials or from recyclable or previously prepared materials,

includingthedesign,storageandhandlingoftheseproductsandthematerials fromwhich

theyareproduced.

(112) Manufacturing, Artisan/Light means light manufacturing businesses that

operate in a

fully‐enclosedspace anddonotcauseexternaldisturbancesorpollution.Thiscategory

alsoincludesspacesusedbyartistsorcraftspeopleforthecreationofart,craft,orsimilar

endeavors.

(113) Manufacturing, General, means establishments involved in the manufacturing,

processing, fabrication, packaging, or assembly of goods.Natural, constructed,

 raw,

secondary,orpartially completed materialsmaybe used.Productsmaybe finished or

semi‐finished and are generally made for the wholesale market, for transfer to other

plants,ortoorderforfirmsorconsumers.Goodsaregenerallynotdisplayedorsoldon

site,butifso,suchactivity

isasubordinatepartofsales.Relativelyfewcustomerscome

tothemanufacturingsite.Accessoryactivitiesmayincluderetailsales,offices,cafeterias,

parking, employee recreational facilities, warehouses, storage yards, repair facilities,

truckfleets,andcaretaker'squarters.

(114) Manufacturing, Heavy, means a facility or area for generally mass producing goods

usually for

 sale to wholesalers  or other industrial  or manufacturing uses. A heavy

manufacturinguseisonewhichemploysthefollowingorsimilartypesofprocesses:

a. Themillingofgrainasretailsalesandservice.

b. Producinganimalfoodandtanninganimalhides.

c. Production of large durable goods such as

but not limited to motorcycles, cars,

manufacturedhomes,orairplanes.

d. Canningorbottlingoffoodorbeveragesforhumanconsumptionusingamechanized

assemblyline.

e. Manufacturing of paint, oils, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, solvents, and other

chemicalproducts;anduseofafoundryformetals.

f. Productionofitemsmadefrom

stone,clay,metalorconcrete.

g. Tirerecappingorretreading.

h. Afacilityorareaforgenerallymassproducinggoods usuallyforsaletowholesalers

orotherindustrialormanufacturinguses.

(115) Marinameansafacilityorareaforstoring,servicing,fueling,berthing,andsecurityand

launchingofprivatepleasure

craftthatmayinclude thesaleoffuelandincidentalsupplies

fortheboatowners,crews,andguests.

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(116) MassageEstablishmentmeansanyestablishmenthavingafixedplaceofbusinesswhere 

any person, firm, association or corporation engages in or carries on or permits to be

engagedinorcarriedonanytherapeuticmassageactivities.

(117) Medical and Research Laboratory means a facility or area for conducting  medical

or

scientific research, investigation,  testing, or experimentation, but not facilities for the

manufacture or sale of products, except as incidental to the main purpose of the

laboratory.This definition also includes labs for the manufacture of dentures and

prostheses.

(118) MedicalandDentalOfficesandClinicsmeansafacilityforexamining,

consultingwithand

treatingpatients,includingoffices,laboratoriesandoutpatientfacilities,butnotincluding

hospitalbedsforovernightcareortreatment.

(119) Microbrewerymeansanestablishmentwherebeerandmaltbeve ragesaremadeonthe

premises andthen sold or distributed, and which produces less than 15,000 barrels (a

barrel

isapproximately31gallons)ofbeerperyear. Microbreweries selltothepublicby

one or more of the following methods: the traditional three‐tier system (brewer to

wholesalertoretailertoconsumer);thetwo‐tiersystem(breweractingaswholesalerto

retailertoconsumer);anddirectlytotheconsumer.

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Miniature Golf means a novelty golf game played with a putter on a miniature course

usuallyhavingtunnels,bridges,sharpcornersandobstacles.

(121) MiningandQuarryingmeansanymine,surfacemine,pit,orquarryoperation.

(122) MobileHomemeansadwellingstructurebuiltonasteelchassisandfitted

withwheels

thatisintendedtobehauledtoausuallypermanentsite.

(123) MobileVendingCartmeansareadilymovablecartequippedtoprepare,storeorserve,

andsellfoodandnotexceedingasizeoffourfeetinwidthbytenfeetinlength,excluding

roofoverhangsandwheels,

byeightfeetinheight.

(124) ModularHousingmeansafactory‐fabricated,transportablebuildingdesignedtobeused

ortobeincorporatedwithsimilarunitsatthebuildingsiteintoamodularstructure.The

termis intended toapply tomajor assembliesand doesnotincludeprefabricated sub‐

elementssuch

aspanels,rooftrusses,plumbingtrees,orsimilarsub‐elements.

(125) Motelmeansagroupofattachedordetachedpermanentstructurescontainingfouror 

more individual sleeping or separate living facilities designed and used for the

accommodationofnonpermanentresidents.Theterm"motel"doesnotinclude,cabins

campgroundandvehicleparks

asdefinedelsewhereinthischapter.

(126) Museum meansan institution devoted to theprocurement, care,study, and displayof

objectsoflastinginterestorvalue.

(127) Newsstandmeansastallorotherplaceatwhichnewspapers andotherperiodicalsand

publicationsaresold.

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(128) NightlyRentalmeansabuildingorportionthereof,inwhichsleepingaccommodationis

availablefor fouror fewerguestrooms, forlegal consideration, fora termless than30

consecutivedays.

(129) Nonconforming Usemeans astructure orpremises legallyoccupied bya use that does

notconformtothe

regulationsofthedistrictinwhichitissituatedasestablishedinthis

chapterorinpreviouslyapplicablezoningregulations.

(130) NonconformingStructuremeansalawfullyexistingbuildingorportionthereofthatdoes

notconformtothe provisionsofthisCodeinthezoningdistrictinwhichitissituatedas



establishedinthischapterorinpreviouslyapplicablezoningregulations.

(131) Nursing, Convalescent, and Rest Home means an institution or agency licensed by the

stateforthereception,board,careortreatmentofthreeormoreunrelatedindividuals

whobyreasonofillnessorinfirmityareunabletoproperlycare

forthemselves,butnot 

includingfacilitiesforthecareandtreatmentofmentalillness,alcoholism,ornarcotics

addiction.

(132) Off‐Premises Contact, Primary (OPC) means a stand‐alone small building, booth, kiosk,

standorsimilarstructurewhereoffsitetimeshareplans,timeshareunitsorvacationclubs

aremarketed.OPC,Secon daryisthe

locationofthisusewithin thestructureofanother

primaryuse.

(133) Officeisausecategoryforafacilitythatprovidesexecutive,management,administrative,

orprofessional services not specifically listed elsewhere inthis Code, but notinvolving

thesaleofmerchandiseexceptasincidentaltoapermitteduse.Typical

examplesinclude

real estate, insurance, property management, investment, employment, travel,

advertising, law, architecture, design, engineering, accounting, call centers, andsimilar

offices.Accessory uses may include cafeterias, health facilities, parking, or other

amenitiesprimarilyfortheuseofemployeesinthefirmorbuilding.

(134) Office,BusinessandProfessionalmeans a place

fortheregulartransactionof business,

butnottoincludetheoccupationbyretailsales,transferofmanufacturedgoodsorthe

storageofcommodities.

(135) OilandGasDevelopmentmeansthewellsitepreparation,construction, drilling,redrilling,

hydraulicfracturing,and/orsiterestoration, reclamationandotheractivitiesassociated

with an oil

or gas well of any depth; water and other fluid storage, impoundmentand

transportation used for such activities; the installation and use of all associated

equipment, including tanks, meters and other equipment and structures. whether

permanent or temporary; the site preparation, construction, installation, maintenance

andrepairofoilandgaspipelines

andassociatedequipment;and otherequipmentand

activities associated with the exploration for, production and transportation of oil and

gas.

(136) thecityOutdoorStorageshallmeanthekeepingofanygoods,materials,merchandise,or

equipmentoutsideofanenclosedbuildingformorethan24hours.

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(137) Parademeansagroupofmorethanfivepersonsorgroupofmorethanfivevehiclesor

units assembled forthe purposeofmarching,walking, ormotoring overand alongthe

citystreets.

(138) Parcel means  a building site or  plot of land occupied or intended to be occupied

by a 

structure,andincludingsuchopenspacesasarerequiredunderthistitleandhavingits

principalfrontageuponapublicstreetorofficiallyapprovedplace.

a. Parcel, Corner, means a parcel abutting upon two or more streets at their

intersection.

b. Parcel, Depth of, means the mean horizontal

 distance between the front and rear

parcellines.

c. Parcel,Frontage.SeeFrontage.

d. Parcel,Interior,meansaparcelotherthanacornerparcelortriangularparcel.

e. ParcelLinesmeansthelinesboundingaparcelasdefined herein.

f. ParcelofRec o rdmeansaparcelorportionsof

oneormoreparcelswhich arepartof

asubdivision, the mapof which hasbeen recordedin theoffice of therecorder of

deedsofthecounty,oraparceldescribedbymetesandbounds,thedescriptionof

whichhasbeenrecordedintheofficeoftherecorderofdeeds

ofthecounty.

g. Parcel,Through,meansaninteriorparcelhavingfrontageontwostreets.

h. Parcel,Triangular,meansaparcelabuttingontwoormorestreetsattheirjunction,

wheretheangleformedbytheintersectingstreetsislessthan45degrees.

(139) ParkandPlaygroundmeansa

facilityorareaforrecreational,cultural,oraestheticuse

ownedoroperated byapublicagencyandavailabletothegeneralpublic.Thisdefinition

may include, but is  not limited to, lawns, decorative plan tings, walkways, passive

recreationareas,pavilions,woodedareas,andwatercourses.

(140) ParkandRideLo tmeansan

areaorstructureintendedtoaccommodatepark edvehicles

duringnormalcommutinghours,usually5:00a.m.to8:00p.m.,MondaythroughFriday,

where commuters park their vehicles and continue travel to another destination via

publictransit,carpool,vanpool,orbicycle.

(141) Parking Lot means a parcel of land devoted to unenclosed

parking space which may

includepartiallyenclosedstructures.

(142) ParkingSpacemeansasuitablysurfacedarea,eitherwithinoroutsideofabuilding,and

sufficientinsizetostoreonestandardautomobile.

(143) ParksandOpenSpaceisausecategorywithusesthatfocusonnaturalareas,largeareas

consisting

mostlyofvegetativelandscapingoroutdoorrecreation,communitygardens,

orpublicsquares.Theselandstendtohavefewstructures.Accessoryusesmayinclude

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clubhouses, playgrounds, maintenance facilities, concessions, caretaker's quarters,and

parking.

(144) Personal Vehicles means uses available for automobiles, small trucks or vans,

motorcycles,motorhomes,recreationalvehicles,andrecreationalboatsthatprovidethe 

following:

a. Rental Services: a facility limited to office space, along with the display of

automobiles,whichfor

afee,arerentedorleased.

b. RepairServices:afacilitythatmayprovideandspecializeintherepairofcertainauto

partssuchasbrakes,mufflers,collisionrepairortransmissions.

c. Sales:afacilityusedprimarilyforthesaleofautomobilesandtrucks.

(145) Pet Grooming means  a 

facility for the grooming of pets wher e no outside runs are 

provided.

(146) PetShopmeansafacilityforthedisplayandsaleofanyfish,birds,dogs,catsandother

small animals  as pets without involving commercial boarding or the treating of any

animal,fishorbird.

(147) Place means

 an open unoccupied space dedicated to purposes of access for  abutting

property.

(148) Planned Dev elopment means land under unified control, planned and developed as a

whole, in a  single development operation or a definitely programmed series of

development operations, including all lands and buildings for principal and accessory

buildings and

uses substantially related to the character of the district, according to

comprehensive and detailed plans which include not only  streets, utilities, parcels or

buildingsitesandthelikebutalsosite plans,floorplans,andelevationsforallbuildings

intended to be located, constructed, used and related to each other (to

 the extent

requiredfordeterminationstobemadeundertheseregulations)anddetailedplansfor

otherusesandimprovementsonthelandasrelatedtothebuildings,andwithaprogram

for provision, operation and maintenance of such areas, improvements,  facilities and

servicesaswillbeforcommonuseby

someoralloftheoccupantsofthedistrict,butwill

notbeprovided,operatedandmaintainedatgeneralpublicexpense.

(149) PlantNurseryandGreenhousemeansafacility orareaforthegrowing, displaying,and

sale of plant stock, seeds, or other horticulture items.This may include raising plants

outdoors

oringreenhousesforsaleeitherasfoodorforuseinlandscaping.

(150) Porch means a roofed structure projecting from a building and separated from the

buildingbythewallsthereofandhavingnoenclosedfeaturesexceptroofsupports,railing

orscreenwire.

(151) PortableStorageUnitmeansany

containerdesignedfortheoutdoorstorageofpersonal

property, including  a "POD" or similar storage con tainer, which is typically rented to

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owners or occupants of property for their te mporary use and which is delivered and

removedbyvehicle.

(152) PrivatePropertyAssemblyEventmeanseitherapublicorprivateassemblyeventheldon

privatepropertyforwhichatemporaryusepermitmayberequired.

(153) PublicEventsmeans aneventor

activityopentothepublicorofferedforgeneralpublic

enjoymentwithorwithout anentrancefee.Publiceventsmayincludebutarenotlimited

to performances, competitions, displays of collectable or art, speeches, fundraisers, or

tournaments.

(154) PortableStructure means aprefabricatedstructure assembledoffsite anddeliveredto

the

siteasacompleteunitorabuildingpurchasedin kitformandassembledonsite,which

canbemovedwithoutdisassemblytoanotherlocation. 

(155) PrincipalUsemeansaprimary,principal,ordominantuseestablishedorproposedtobe

establishedona parcel.Inamixed‐usebuildingtheremay

bemorethanoneprimaryuse.

(156) Public Recreation Areas and Facilities means facilities or equipment that are used for

privateorpublicrecreationalornaturalresourcepurposesthathavearelativelylowflood

damagepotentialanddonotinvolveastructure.Thisincludes,withoutlimitation:bicycle,

equestrian or pe destrian trails

 and paths; benches; ball fields; tennis and basketball

courts;interpretivefacilities;andgolfcourses.

(157) Public Service Facilities means an organization supplying a community with electricity,

naturalgas,water,orsewerandtheiraccompanyingservices.

(158) Publishing means a facility engaged in creating and printing newspapers, magazines,

periodicals,andbrochures.

(159) RecreationandEntertainment,Indoormeansanyindoorestablishmentthatisaprimary

usewhosemainpurposeistoprovidethegeneralpublicwithanamusingorentertaining

activityandwheretickets aresoldorf eesarecollectedfortheactivity.Thismayinclude,

butnotbelimitedto,skating rinks,

bowlingalleys,billiardhalls,andamusementparlors.

(160) Recreation and Entertainment, Outdoormeansanyoutdoorestablishment whosemain

purpose is to provide the general public with an amusing or e ntertaining activity and

whereticketsaresoldorfeesare collectedfortheactivity.This mayinclude,butnotbe

limited

to,waterslides,waterparks,miniaturegolfcourses,go‐karttracks,zip‐lines,and

zoos.

(161) RecordingStudiomeansafacilityforsoundrecording.

(162) RecreationalVehicleParkmeansanypropertywhereoneormorelotsarerentedtousers

ofrecreationalvehiclesandwhichareoccupiedfortemporarypurposes.

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RecyclingCollectionFacilitymeansafacilityusedforthecollectionandtemporarystorage

ofemptybeveragecontainers,aluminum,glass,paper,orclothingforrecyclingpurposes

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conducted totally within an enclosed structure or container.This definition does not

includeprocessingexceptfor“canbanks”thatcrushcansastheyaredeposited.

(164) Religious Assembly means a facility or area for people to gather together for public

worship, reli gious training, or other religious activities including a church,

temple,

mosque,synagogue,convent,monastery,orotherstructure,togetherwithitsaccessory

structures,includingaparsonageorrectory.Thisusedoesnotincludehomemeetingsor

otherreligious activitiesconductedinaprivatelyoccupied residence.Accessoryusesmay

include meeting rooms and childcare provided for persons while they are attending

assembly

functions.Schoolsandotherchildcareservicesarenotaccessoryusesandshall

requireapprovalasseparateprincipaluses.

(165) RentalStorageOperationsmeansafacilityforindividualstorentaspaceforthepurpose

ofstoringtheirgoodsorbelongings.

(166) Restaurantmeansan establishment wherefoodanddrinks

areavailabletothegeneral

publicprimarilyforconsumptionwithinastructureonthepremises.

(167) Retail is a use category for firms involved in the sale, lease, or rental of new or used

productstothegeneralpublic.Accessoryusesmayincludeoffices,parking,storageof

goods,andassembly,repackaging,

orrepairofgoodsforon‐sitesale.

(168) Retail,Generalmeansafacilityorareafortheretailsaleofgeneralmerchandiseorfood

tothegeneralpublicfordirectconsumptionandnotforwholesale.

(169) Satelliteantennaordishmeansareceivingorbroadcastingantennafortelevision,circular

in form and more than three feet in  diameter, which may or may not be mounte d  on

wheels fortransportation, and, for the purpose of this chapter, shall be considered an

accessorybuildingandmustmeetallregulationsconcerningsuchstructures.

(170) Satellite eart h station.The term "satellite earth station"

shall not include any  antenna

whichismountedtoaself‐supporting,guyedormonopoleantennasupportstructure.

(171) School,PrimaryorSecondarymeansaninstitutionoflearningforminors,whetherpublic

orprivate,whichsatisfiescompulsoryeducationlawsoftheStateofMissouriorwhichis

maintained pursuant to standards

 set by the State Board of Education. This definition

includesakindergarten,elementaryschool,juniorhighschool,andseniorhighschool.

(172) School, Vocational‐Technical and Trade means a facility or area for instruction and

trainingintradesorcraftssuchascosmetology,modelingacademies,computertraining

facilities, vocational schools,

administrative business training facilities, auto repair,

welding,bricklaying,machineryoperation,orothersimilartradesorcrafts.

(173) SeasonalSalesmeansChris tmastreesales,pumpkinsales,fruit,flowerorvegetablesales,

orsaleofotherseasonalp roducts,whensoldonpropertyotherthanonthesitewhere

grown,constructed,orassembled.

(174)

Searchlight means adevice, usually consisting ofa light and a  reflector, forthrowing a

beamoflightinanydirection.

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(175) SetbackLinemeansthelinethatis therequiredminimumdistancefromthestreetright‐

of‐way line or any other lot line that establishes the area  within which the principal

structuremustbeplaced.

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a. FrontSetbackmeanstheminimumdistancerequiredormaximumdistan ceallowed

betweenabuilding,structure,orimprovementandthefrontlotline.

b. Interior Side Setback means the minimum distance required between a building,

structure,orimprovementandalotlinethatissharedwithanotherlot.

c. Side

Setbackmeanstheminimumdistancerequiredbetween abuilding,structure,or

improvementandastreetoneithersideofalot.

d. RearSetbackmeanstheminimumdistancerequiredbetweena building,structure,

orimprovementandtherearlotline.

(176) Service Station means a facility where gasoline, oil and

other requirements for motor

vehiclescanbebought,andoftenwheremaintenanceandminorrepairworkisalsodone.

(177) Shelter Care Facility mean s a facility that provides temporary, overnight shelter  and

accommodations.

(178) SpecialEventmeansapreplanned,singlegatheringeventorseriesofrelatedconsecutive

daily gatherings or events

 of an entertainment, cultural, recreational, educational,

political,religiousorsportingnature,orofanyothernature, sponsoredbyanindividual

or entity and proposed to be held at a public facility and which could result in activity

impedingorimpairingthenormalflowofvehiclesandpedestriansonstreets,sidewalks

orotherpublicfacilitiesusedprimarilyfortravel;requirethepartialclosingorobstruction

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ofsuch;orrequiresthenecessityofpublicsafetyortrafficcontrolmeasuresnotalready

providedattheproposedsiteoftheevent.

(179) SpecialUsemeanstheuseoflandotherthanthatper mittedinaparticularzoningdistrict.

SpecialuserequiresapermitfromthePlanningCommissionas

inthischapter.

(180) Sponsormeanstoconduct,stage,presentororganizeaspecialevent.Asponsorunder

this defi nition must be in charge of the event, or have primary control of its conduct,

staging,presentation,ororganizing.

(181) Stablesmeansastructureorlandinoronwhichequinesare

keptforsaleorhiretothe

public.Breeding,boarding,ortrainingofequinesmayalsobeconducted.

(182) Story means that portion of a building, other than a basement, included  between the

surfaceofanyfloorandthesurfaceoftheflooraboveitor,ifthereisno

flooraboveit,

thenthespacebetweenthefloorandtheceilingnextaboveit.

(183) StreetLinemeansthedividinglinebetweenaparcel,tractorparceloflandandastreet.

(184) StructuralAlterationsmeansanychangeinthesupportingmembersofabuilding,such

asbearingwallsor

partitions,columns,beams,floorjoists,roofjoistsorgird ers,orany

substantialchangeintherooforexteriorwalls.

(185) Studio–Art, Fitness, Music,Dance meansasmall‐scalefacilityfor theproductionofor

education in a fine art, dance, or performance program. Examples of these facilities

include:

individual and groupinstructio n  and trainingin thearts; productionrehearsal;

photography, and the processing of photographs produced only by users of the studio

facilities; martial arts training studios; gymnastics instruction, and fitness centers. Also

includesproductionstudiosforindividual musicians,painters,sculptors,photog raphers, 

andotherartists.

(186) Tattoo Parlor means

 an establishment whose business activity, either in terms of

operationorasheldouttothepublic,isthepracticeofplacingdesigns,letters,figures,

symbols, or other marks upon or under the skin of any person, using ink or other

substance thatresults in thepermanent colorationof the

skin,by meansof theuse of

needlesorotherinstrumentsdesignedtocontactorpuncturetheskin.

(187) TemporaryUsemeansausethatisestablishedforafixedperiodoftimewiththeintent

to discontinue such use upon the expiration of such time and does not involve the

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constructionoralterationofanypermanentstructure.

(188) Temporary Office Facilitie s  means a temporary portable unit for office use which is

designedtobetransported,afterfabrication,onitsownwheels,oronaflatbed,other

trailer,orhavedetachablewheels.

(189) TemporaryVehicleWashesmeansacarorvehicle

washconductedasatemporaryactivity

ratherthanasapermanentbusiness,typicallyforfundraising.

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(190) Terracemeansanartificialornaturalembankmentintheareabetweenabuildinganda

parcelline.

(191) Theatermeansabuilding,room,orothersettingforshowingmoviesorforwhereplays,

dramaticpresentationsorotherliveentertainmentisperformed.

(192) Thrift Store means a profit or nonprofit

business or organization that engages in or

specializesinthesaleorresaleofpreviouslyownedorusedgoodsandmerchandisefrom

an area greater than 25% of the tot a l floor area devoted to retail sales and whose

merchandiseisdonatedorprincipallydonated.

(193) Timeshare Periods means all periods of

 time when a purchaser  of a timeshare plan is

entitled to the possession and use  of the accommodations or facilities, or both, of a

timeshareplanregardlessofwhethersuchperiodsaredesignatedasoneormorespecific

days,weeksormonths.

(194) TimesharePlanmeans anyarrangement, plan,scheme

orsimilar device, otherthanan

exchangeprogram,whetherbymembership,agreement,tenancyincommon,sale,lease,

deed,rentalagreement,license,right‐to‐useagreementoranyothermeans,wherebya

purchaser,inexchangeforaconsideration,receivesoneor moretimeshareperiods,or

anytypeofintervalorjointownership

in,oraright‐to‐use,anyaccommodationorfacility

foraperiodoftimewhichislessthanafullcontinuousanduninterruptedyearduringany

given year, and which extends  for a period of time more than three years, as to each

individualtimesharedevelo pmentsubjecttopurchase.

(195) TimeshareUnitmeansan accommodationorfacilityofatimeshareplanwhichisdivided

intotimeshareperiods,orisotherwisesubjecttointervalorjointownershiporusebythe

purchaserofthetimeshareplans.

(196) TrailerCampmeansanyparcel,site,place,areaortractoflanduponwhich

arelocated

twoormoretrailerswhichareunderthejurisdictionormanagementofoneperson,or

whichusethesamesanitaryfacilities,utilitiesand/orservicesandwhicharedividedinto

campsites.

(197) Transparentmeanshavingthepropertyoftransmittinglightthroughitssubstanc esothat

objectsbehindcan

bedistinctlyseen.

(198) Transportationisausecategorythatincludesusesi nvolvingpublicandprivatemodesof

vehiculartransportation.

(199) TruckStopmeansadevelopmentorientedtotheserviceoftrucks,includingthesale of

fueltotruckdrivers,andprovisionforsupportfacilitiesfortruckdrivers.Truckstopsare



designedtoaccommodatetrucksandtruckdrivers,andmayalsobeutilizedbynon‐truck

traffic.Thisfacilityallowsforthetemporary,daily,orovernightparking(excludingforthe

loadingandunloadingofcargo)ofcommercialmotorvehicleswhichareen‐routetoor

from a destination along a highway

or roadway for free or for a fee that may be

independentofanyotheruseonthepremises.Theterm"truck"shallmeanacommercial

vehicle driven by a 'truck driver' who is required to have a Class "A" CDL (Commercial

Driver’sLicense)licenseorequivalent.

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(200) UniversityorCollegemeansanacademicinstitution ofhigherlearningbeyondthelevel

ofsecondaryschool.

(201) UrgentCareFacilitymeansafacilitylicensedbytheMissouriDepartmentofHealthand

SeniorServicesthatprovidesemergencymedicalserviceswithnopr ovision forcontinuing

careonaninpatientbasis.

(202)

Utilityisausecategoryfortheuseoflandforpublicorprivatelinesandfacilitiesrelated

to the provision, distribution, collection, transmission, or disposal of water, storm and

sanitarysewage,oil,gas, power, information,telecommunicationand telephonecable,

andfacilitiesforthegenerationofelectricity.

a. Utilities, Major Facilities/Service

 Yard means infrastructure services that have

substantiallanduseimpactsonsurroun dingareas.Typicalusesincludebutarenot

limited towater andwastewater treatmentfacilities, majorwaterstorage facilities

and electric generation plants. This definition also  includes service  yards for utility

providers.

b. Utilities,MinorFacilities/Officemeansinfrastructurefacilities

andservicesthatneed

tobelocatedinthearea wheretheserviceistobeprovided,suchaswaterandsewer

pumpstations;electricaltransformingsubstations;windenergyconversionsystems;

solarcollectorsystems;waterconveyancesystems;orgasregulatingstations.

(203) VehiclesandEquipmentisausecategoryforuses

involvingthesale,rental,orrepairof

personalandcommercialvehicles.

(204) Veterinary Services means a facility for the diagnosis and treatment of pets and other

animalsincluding,butnotlimitedto,dogs,cats,birds,andhorses.Nooutsideboarding

oftheseanimalsshallbeallowedovernight.

(205) Vendingcart

meansareadilymovable,non‐motorizedcartequippedtoprepa re,store,

serve, or sell food and non‐alcoholic beverages, and not exceed a size of eight feet in

height,fourfeetinwidth,andtenfeetinlength,excludingroofoverhangsandwheels.

(206) Waresmeansanarticleofmerchandisethat

isbeingpresentedoutsideofthebusiness

sellingit.

(207) Warehousemeans:

a. Commercial:Theindoorstorageofmaterials,equipmentorproducts.Warehousing

doesnotincludeself‐storagefacilities.

b. Self‐Storage/PersonalProperty:abuildingorgroupofbuildingsofoneormorelevels

with,usually,butnotlimi tedto,

thefollowingcharacteristics:controlledaccessand

secured areas which contain varying sizes of individual compartmentalized and

controlled‐access stalls or lockers for the dead storage of customer's goods or

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(208) WasteandSalvageisausecategoryforusesthatcollect,store,process,orsellwasteor

salvagematerialsorcollectandprocessrecyclablematerialforthepurposeofmarketing

orreusingthematerialinthemanufacturingofnew,reused,orreconstitutedproducts.

(209) WeldingandAutomobileBodyShop

meansashopthatprovidessubstantialmotorvehicle

bodyrepair,paintingorundercoatings ervices,and collisionrepairservices.

(210) WholesaleSalesandDistributionisausecategoryforfacilitiesusedforthesale,lease,or

rentofproductsprimarilyintendedforindustrial,institutional,orcommercialbusinesses.

The uses emphasize on‐site

 sales or order taking and often include display areas.

Businessesmayormaynotbeopentothegeneralpublic,butsalestothegeneralpublic

arelimite das aresultofthewayinw hichthefirmoperates.Productsmaybepickedup

onsiteordeliveredtothe

customer.

(211) WirelessCommunicationFacility

a. Antennameans atransmittingand/orreceivingdevice usedintelecommunications

thatradiatesorcapturesradiosignals.

b. AntennaSupportStructuremeansanybuildingorother structurewhichcanbeused

forlocationandsupportoftelecommunicationfacilities.

c. TelecommunicationFacilitymeansanycables,wires,lines,

waveguides,antennasand

any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or reception of 

telecommunicationsasauthorizedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)

locatedorproposed tobelocatedorinstalleduponatelecommunicationstower.The

term"telecommunicationfacility"doesnotinclude:

(i) Any satellite earth station, which

is utilized for the reception of broadcast

television,videoorradiosignalsandwhichisonthesamepremisesasand

ancillarytotheprimaryuseofatelevisionorradiostation.

(ii) Any  satellite earth stationantenna twometers indiameter orless whichis

locatedinanareazoned

andusedforindustrialorcommercialpurposes.

(iii) Anysatelliteearths tationantenna onemeterorlessindiameter,regardless

ofzoningdistrict.

(iv) Any telecommunications antenna located upon any city‐owned structure

withtheapprovalofthecityAdministrator.

d. Telecommunication Tower means a self‐supporting lattice, guyed or

monopole

support structure constructed from grade which supports telecommunication

facilities.Thistermshallnotinclude:

(i) Amateur radio operator equipment, as licensed by the Federal

CommunicationsCommission.

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(ii) Utilitypoleswhichareutilizedforthesupportofelectrical,telephone,cable 

television,orothersimilarcablesandwireslocatedinpublicrights‐of‐wayor

otherpubliceasementsandarepartofasystemofsuchpolesthroughoutthe

city.

(212) WreckerServicemeansafacilityorarea

inwhichtwoormoretowtrucksareemployed

inthehaulingofmotorizedvehiclesandforthestorageofvehiclesthathavebeentowe d,

repossessed, or otherwise in the care and custody of the operator of the lot, but not

disassembledorjunked.

(213) Yardmeansanopen and unoccupied

spaceonabuilding site, andexceptasotherwise

providedinthistitle,openandunobstructedfromthegroundtothesky.

a. Yard, Front, means that portion of the yard extending acrossthe front of a parcel

between the street line and the front building line, not including steps,

 terraces,

unenclosedbalconies,andunenclosedorscreenedporches.

b. Yard, Rear, means that portion of the yard, on the same parcel with a building,

betweentherearbuildinglineandtherearparcelline,forthefullwidthoftheparcel

(inthoselocationswhereanalleyisplattedin

therearoftheparcels,halfthewidth

oftheplattedalleymaybeincludedintherearyard)notincludingsteps,unenclosed

balconiesandunenclosedporches.

c. Yard,Side,meansthatportionoftheyardalongeachsideofabuildingbetweenthe

buildinglineandthesideline

oftheparcelextendingfromthefrontyardtotherear

yard,notincludingsteps,balconiesorporches.

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ArticleII. RulesandRegulations

Sec.94‐5 CommonProcedures

Thefollowingproceduresareapplicabletoallapplicationssubmitte dtothecitypursuanttothis

chapter.

(a)

Pre‐ApplicationConference

(1) A potential applicant may  request a pre‐application conference with the planning and

development director, and shall pay the required  fees, if any.The planning and 

developmentdirectorshalldeterminewhatothercityrepresentativeswillbenecessary

toreviewtheproposedapplicationandnotifythemofthemeeting.Withthe

requestfor

a pre‐application conference, the applicant shall provide to the planning and

developmentdirectorsufficiently detailedplansanddescriptionsoftheproposalforstaff

tomakeinformalrecommendationsregarding theproposedproject.Theplanning and

development director may de termine that the information provided is insufficient and

requestadditional

information.Iftheapplicantfailstoprovidesufficientinformationfor

apre‐applicationmeetingandseekstoproceedwiththeapplicationprocess,theplanning

and development director shall notify the Planning Commission and Board of the

applicant’slackofasufficientsubmissionforpre‐applicationreview.

(2) The informalevaluationof

theplanninganddevelopmentdirectorandstaffprovidedat

the pre‐application conference are not binding upon the applicant or the city.A pre‐

applicationconferenceprecedestheactualapplicationsosomekeyissuesrelatingtoa

specificproposalmaynotbeapparentatthepre‐applicationconferenceandmay

require

additionalreview,submissions,orstudieslaterintheapplicationprocess.

(b)

ApplicationRequirements

The applicant shall submit the application to the planning and development director.Application

submittalrequirementsforeveryapplicationtypeshallbeestablishedbytheplanninganddevelopment 

directoron submittal formsavailable from thePla nningand DevelopmentDepartmentor onthe city’s

website.Theplanninganddevelopmentdire ctormaywaivesubmission

requirementswhereappropriate

forspecificapplications.

(c)

ReportsandStudies

(1) Reports or studies may be necessary to adequately evaluate the consequences of a

proposeddevelopment,andmayberequiredaspartofaspecificapplication.Thesemay

include,butarenotli mitedtostudiesofsoils,geologicalhazards,fiscalimpacts,market

analysis,trafficimpacts,andenvironmentalimpacts.

(2) Theapplicant

shallfurnishthereportsorstudiesneededattheapplicant’scostor,atthe

city’sdiscretion,payappropriatecostofthestudytothecitysothatthecitymanyretain

aconsultanttopreparetherequiredstudy.

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(3) All required reports or studies shall be executed by professionals or other persons

qualified to provide the requested reports.Failure of the applicant to select a city‐

approvedprofessionalorconsultingfirmmayresultinthecity’srefusaltoconsiderthe

reportorstudy,ordenialoftheapplication.

(d) Fees

(1) Feesforthereviewofanapplicationshallbeestablishedfromtime‐to‐timebytheBoard.

Applicationfeesareintheamountprov idedinthecityfeeschedule.

(2) The  city may also assess and collect such additional fees as it may deem appropriate ;

providedthat, whenoperating pursuant

to theauthoritygranted bythis provision,the

cityshallbas e suchadditionalfees upontheactual cost,whetherbycityemployeesor

independent third parties, of performing related plan and document preparation and

review, inspection of construction of public and related improvements, and allrelated

services,includingattorneyand

engineeringfees.Suchadditionalfeesmaybecharged

onaper‐unitbasis,suchasfootormile,andthecitymayalsoincludeinsuchadditional

feesafactorforoverheadorotherindirectexpenses.

(3) The followingfeesshallapplytoactionstakenonacompleteapplication:

a. Withdrawn

Application:Allfeesareforfeited;thefeemustbepaidagaininfullifthe

applicationisresubmitted.

b. Continuance of Application: Payment of fees may be required to cover the cost of

additionalnotice.

c. Reapplication,Resubmission:Paymentoffeesshallberequiredforareapplicationor

resubmissionwhere

apreviousapplicationhasbeendenied.

d. Modification or Revision of Approved Sketch or Preliminary Plan:  Payment of the

applicationfeeshallberequiredtocovercostsofre‐review,lessthecostofnotice.

(e)

CompleteandSufficientApplication

(1) Applications shall not be processed until all materials have been submitted and are

deemedsufficient informand content such thatrecommendations, as required,and a

decisionmaybemadeontheapplicationbythecityofficerorbodyauthorizedtoreview

the application.The planning  and development director shall

 determine application

sufficiency.

(2) If an application is deeme d insufficient, the planning and  development director shall

informtheapplicant,within15workingdays,ofthespecificsubmittalrequirementsthat

have not been met.If the planning and development director fails to act within 15

working days, then the application  shall

be deemed insufficient but the applicant may 

appealthedeterminationtothePlanningCommission.Theplanninganddevelopment

director may provide notice in writing, electronically,  or in conversation with the

applicant.

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(3) If an application is deemed insufficient, the applicant must resolve and resubmit the

materialsrequiredtocompletetheapplicationwithin30daysoftheoriginalsubmission

of the application. An insufficient application that has not been revised to meet the

completenessrequirementsshallexpireonthethirtiethday.An

expiredapplicationshall

bereturnedtotheapplicantalongwithanyoriginaldocumentssubmittedinsupportof

theapplication.Thecity may retain theapplication  fee paid.Once anapplication has

expired,theapplicationmustberesubmittedinfull.

(f)

ReviewandApprovalCriteria

Torecommendorapproveadevelopmentapplication,thereviewordecision‐makingbody,asapplicable,

shallfindthatthedevelopmentapplicationhassatisfiedandfollowedtheapplicablerequirementsofthis

chapter and meets all of the approval criteria required for the applicable development application as

establishedintheindividualapplicationtypes

inthischapter.

(g)

Conditions

(1) The  review or decision‐making authority may recommend or impose such conditions

uponthesubject developmentasisnecessarytocarryoutthegeneralpurposeandintent

ofthischapter.Conditionsandadditionalinformationrequirementsshallbeinwritten

formandattachedtotheapprovedplan,plat,orpermit.

(2)

Conditions  of approval shall be reasonably related to the anticipated impacts of the

proposeduseordevelopmentandshallbebaseduponadoptedstandards.

(3) The decision‐making authority may place specifictime limits on the satisfactionof any

conditionofapproval.

(4) The decision‐makingauthority mayrequirefinancial

guaranteesfromtheapplicantwhere

itfindssuchguaranteesarenecessarytoensurecompliancewithconditionsofapproval, 

andprotectthepublichealth,safety,orwelfare.Thecityshallreleasesuchguarantees

whentheplanninganddevelopmentdirectorhasdeterminedthatallconditionsattached

totheapprovalhavebeen,orwill

besatisfied.

(h)

Continuation

ThePlanningCommissionorBoardmaycontinueahearingonitsowninitiative,orattherequestofthe

applicant.

(1) Where the applicant requests continuation after provision of notice, the cost of re‐

notificationshallbebornebytheappli cant.

(2) Applicantsshallbelimitedtotworequestsforcontinuance.

Iftheapplicationisnotheard

followingthesecondrequest,it shallbeconsideredwithdrawnandtheappli cantwillbe

requiredtoresubmittheapplication forfurtherconsideration.

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(i)

Termination

Approvalsgrantedunderthischapterterminateifunusedbytheapplicantafter areasonable periodof

time.

(j)

Lapse

Exceptasotherwisespecifiedinthespecificproceduresectionsofthischapter,anapprovalgrantedunder

thischaptershalllapseandshallbecomevoidtwoyearsfollowingthedateoffinalapprovalunless,prior

to the expiration date, a building permit based upon such approval is issued and construction is

commenced

anddiligentlypursuedtowardcompleti on.

(k)

Extension

Anapprovalmaybeextendedbybodythatissuedtheoriginalapprovalforuptooneyear.Requestsfor

extensions of more than one year must show good cause for need for extension.The applicant shall

submitarequestforanextensioninwritingtotheplanninganddevelopmentdirectorat

least60days

prior to the date of approval termination.This section shall not be applicable to applications and

approvalsthatpre‐datetheadoptionofthissection.

Sec.94‐6 ChangesinZoningDistricts

(a) GeneralProcedure

(1) Changes inthezoningdistrictofatractorparceloflandlocatedinthecityshallbemade

by ordinance by the Board upon recommendation by the Planning Commission after

notice and hearing as provided by law. Every such ordinance shall legally describe the

particulartractor parcelof

landandthechange beingmadeinitszoningdistrict. Each

ordinancemaycontainmorethanonechangeofzoning.

(2) Upon the  adoption by the Board of an ordinance change of the districtof anytract or

parcelofland,thePlanningCommissionshallcausethechangetobe

madeontheofficial

zoningmapsothatthemapshallatalltimesreflectcurrentzoningdistrictofanydistrict

inthecity.

(b)

ChangesbytheBoard

TheBoardmayfromtimetotimeamendthedistrictboundariesorregulationscontainedinthischapter;

providedsuchproposedchangeisfirstsubmittedtothePlanningCommissionforrecommendationand

itsreport;andprovidedthatnolessthan15days’noticeofsuchproposedchangeshallfirstbepublished

thenewspaperinthecityandahearingisgrantedtoanypersoninterestedatatimeandplacespecified

bysuchnotice.Ifaprotestagainstsuchamendmentispresented, dulysignedandacknowledgedbythe

ownersof30percentormore,eitheroftheareasoftheland

(exclusiveofstreetsandalleys)includedin

suchproposedchangeor withinanareadeterminedbylinesdrawnparalleltoand185feetdistantfrom

theboundariesofthedistrictproposedtobechanged,suchamendmentshallnotbepassed,exceptby

atleasttwo‐thirdsvoteoftheBoard.

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ChangesbyOtherIndividualsorGroups

(1) Applicationforanychangeindistrictbo undariesorofanytractorparceloflandshallbe

filedwiththeplanninganddevelopmentdirectorandshallbeaccompaniedbysuchdata

andi nformationasmaybeprescribedbythePlanningCommission,soastoensurethe

fullestpracticablepresentationof

factsforthepermanentrecord.

(2) Theapplicationshallonly befiledbytheownerofthepropertyseekingachangeofdistrict

orbyapersonhavingacontracttobuysuchaproperty.Intheeventofadenialofsuch

application,re‐applicationmaybefiledwithin

90daysfollowingsuchdenial.

(3) Todefraycostsofproceedingsprescribedherein,filingandpublicationfeesshallbepaid

uponthefilingofeachapplicationforachangeofdistricts.

Sec.94‐7 SitePlanReview

(a) Purpose

Thepurposeofthesiteplanreviewprocessistoensurecompliancewiththedevelopmentanddesign

standardsandprovisionsofthischapter.Itisdesignedtoencouragequalitydevelopmentreflectiveof

thegoals,strategies,andactionsoftheCommunityPlan2030.

(b)

Applicability

(1) Section94‐7(c)identifiesthetypesofdevelopmentanddesignactivitiesthatrequiresite

planapproval.Whensiteplanreviewisrequired,structuresandusesmaybeestablished,

and building permits may be issued only after a site plan showing the proposed

developmenthasbeenapprovedinaccordancewiththe

proceduresandrequirementsof

thissection.

(2) PreliminaryPlannedDevelopment(“PD”)reviewandapprovalservesassiteplanreview

forthepurposesofthissection.

(c)

SitePlanReviewRequired

Thefollowingapplicationsandprojectsaresubjecttositeplanapproval:

(1) All new uses and structures that are not part of a preliminary PD application or

preliminarysubdivisionplat;

(2) Allrequestsfortemporaryusesandstructures;

(3) Anyproposedredevelopmentthatmeets orexceeds20percentincreaseingross

square

footageor50percentincreaseinassessedvaluation,witheithermeasurementcalculated

overafive‐yearperiod.

(4) Relocationof developmentpads,buildi ngs,ordwellingunitsforsomepracticalreasons

suchas topography,  roadalignment oreasements provided thatthe modificationdoes

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not significantly alter the site design in terms of parking layouts, vehicular circulation,

landscapedesign,andothersimilarcomponentsofthedevelopmentplans;

(5) Anincreaseordecreaseinaproposedsetback,providedCoderequirementsarestillmet;

(6) A modification to a recreation area or open space design, but

not elimination or a

significantreduction;

(7) Achangeinlandscapedesign/planttypesorparkinglot/site revisions.

(8) Anychangethatmayaffectanadjoiningresidentialneighborhood;

(9) Anyrequestthatwouldsignificantlyalterthedesignofthesiteand/orbuilding(s);or

(10) A request  to change or delete a condition

 of approval established by the Planning

CommissionorBoard.

(d)

ProcedureforAdministrativeSitePlanReview

(1) ActionbyPlanningandDevelopmentDirector

Theplanninganddevelopmentdirectorshallrevieweachsiteplanapplicationand,asnecessary,

distributetheapplicationtootherreviewers.Takingintoaccounttheresultsofthosereviews,

the planning and development director shall take final action on the application and approve,

approve with

 conditions, deny, or defer decision on the application based on the appli cable

approvalcriteriabelow.

(2) ApprovalCriteria

The planning and development director may approve a site plan upon a finding  that the

applicationmeetsallofthefollowingcriteria,asapplicable:

a. Thesiteplanisconsistentwiththe

CommunityPlan2030;

b. The site plan is consistent with any previously approved subdivision plat, planned

development,oranyotherprecedentplanorlanduseapprovalasapplicable;

c. Thesiteplan complieswithallapplicabledevelopmentanddesignstandardssetforth 

inthischapter;

d. Anysignifica ntadverseimpactsreasonably

anticipatedtoresultfromtheusewillbe

mitigatedoroffsettothemaximumextentpracticable;

e. The development proposed in the plan and its general location is, or will be

compatiblewiththecharacterofsurroundinglanduses andstructures;and

f. Thedevelopmentcanbeadequatelyservedby

cityservicesincluding,butnotlimited

toroads,water,andwastewater.

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(3) ReferraltoPlanningCommission

The planning anddevelopment director mayrefer anyapplication to the Planning Commission

that,intheplanninganddevelopmentdirector’sopinion,presentsissuesthatrequirePlanning

Commissionattention.

(e)

Post‐Approval

(1) Site‐SpecificandBinding

Approvedsiteplandocumentsshallbebindingupontheappli cantsandtheirsuccessorsand

assigns.Nopermitshallbeissuedforanybuildingorstructureorusethatisnotinaccord

with the approved documents or any approved modifications thereto. The construction,

location, use,  or

 operation of all land and structures within the site shall conform to all

conditionsandlimitationssetforthinthedocuments.Nostructure,use,orotherelementof

approved design review documents shall be eliminated, altered, or provided in another

mannerunlessanamendedsiteplanisapproved.

(2) Expiration

Approvedsiteplandocumentsshallexpireoneyearafterapprovalifabuildingpermithasnot 

beenissuedortheapproveduseestablished.Intheeventthatthedocumentsexpiredueto

the passage of this time period, new site plan review documents must be submitted for

approvalinthesame

mannerasanoriginalapplicationfordevelopmentreview.

(3) ModificationstoSitePlans

The holder  of an approve d site plan may request a modification to the document or the

conditionsofapprovalbysubmittingamendeddocumentstotheplanninganddevelopment

director. The amended documents shall be filed and processed

in accordance with the

proceduresforaninitialsiteplansubmittal.

Sec.94‐8 ConformancetoVicinity;Depreciation

(a) All structures in the residential, commercial and downtown districts shall, for the purposes of

design, architecture and building materials conform to the area and immediate vicinity. When

plans and specifications of any structure or proposed development are such as would, in the

opinionandjudgmentoftheplanninganddevelopment

director,causeageneraldepreciationin

themarketvalueofpropertyintheimmediatevicinity,theplanninganddevelopment director

shallrefertheproposaltothePlanningCommissionforitsdecision.

(b) Whenanewstructureordevelopmentisproposedinacommercialzoning districtthatdirectly

abutsaresidential

district(LDR,MDR,HDR),theplanninganddevelopmentdirectorshallprovide

arecommendationtothePlanningCommission.InrenderingadecisionthePlanningCommission

shall give careful consideration to the need for undisturbed natural vegetation buffering to

protecttheintegrityoftheneighboringresidential zoningdistrict.

tothePlanningCommissionbytheplanninganddevelopmentdire ctor,the

Planning Commission shall have full authority to approve, deny, approve with  conditions, or

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require any documentation deemed necessary and appropriate to provide an accurate

representation of  the effects the proposed structure or development may have on the

neighboring properties. Prior to rendering a final decision, citizen input shall be considered

throughthepublichearingprocesswithlegalnotificationtoallpropertyownerswithin

185feet

ofthesubjectproperty.

Sec.94‐9 SpecialUsePermit

(a) PermitRequired

AspecialusepermitshallberequiredfromthePlanningCommissionforanyuselistedasaspecialusein

anyzoningdistrict,andforanyusenotlistedasapermitteduseinanyzoningdistrict.Aspecialusepermit

reviewisintendedtoallowtheestablishmentofusesthat

haveaspecialimpact,uniqueness,oreffecton

theneighborhoodsurroundingthesubjectsite.

(b)

ReviewandApprovalCriteria

(1) In considering a special use, the Planning Commission shall consider the location and

design of the proposed use, configuration of improvements, potential impacts on the

surrounding neighborhood, and that development in each zoning district protects the

integrityofthatdistrictand,followingahearing,thecommissionshallrecordthedecision

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inwritingandshallrecitethefindingsuponwhichthedecisionisbased.

(2) The  commissionmayapproveormodifyaspecialusepermitapplication inwholeorin

part,withconditions,onlyifallthefollowingfindingsaremade:

a. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within, and would

not impair the

integrity and character of the intended purpose of the subject zoning district and

complieswithalloftheapplicableprovisionsofthischapter;

b. TheproposeduseisconsistentwiththeCommunityPlan2030;

c. Therewillbenosignificantnegativeeffectsuponenvironmentalqualityandnatural

resources

thatcouldnotbeproperlymitigatedandmonitored;

d. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of  the proposed use are

compatible with the existingandfuture landuses withinthe generalarea inwhich

theproposeduseistobelocatedand willnotcreatesignificantnoise,traffic,or

other

conditionsorsituationsthatmaybeobjectionableordetrimentaltootherpermitted

usesinthevicinityoradv erse tothe publicinterest,health, safety, convenienceor

welfareofthecity;

e. Thesubjectsiteisphysicallysuitableforthetypeanddensity/intensity ofusebeing

proposed;and

f. Thereare

adequateprovisionsforpublicaccess,water,sanitation,andpublicutilities

andservicestoensurethattheproposedusewouldnotbedetrimentaltothepublic

healthandsafety.

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(c)

SpecialUsePermitsSiteSpecific

Allspecialusepermitsshallbeapprovedforaspecificlocation, andshallbetransferabletoanewproperty

ownerof thatlocationforthesameusebarringanysubstantialchangesormod ificationsoftheoperation.

Writtennotificationofanytransfershallbeprovidedtotheplanninganddevelopmentdepartment.Any

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specialusepermitshallbecomenullandvoidupontheapprovalofadifferentspecialuseatthatlocation.

Specialusepermitsshallnotbetransferredtoanyotherlocationbytheapplicantorsuccessorproperty

owners.

(d)

TimeframeforValidity;Expiration

Allspecialusepermitsshallbevalidforanunlimitedperiodoftimeunlessalesserperiodoftimeshallbe

providedinaparticularpermit.Priortotheexpirationofthetimelimitspecifiedinaparticularpermit,

thepropertyownermayrequestthespecialusepermitbereviewedby

thePlanningCommission,which

mayextenditforanunlimitedperiodorforaspecifiedadditionalperiodoftime.

Sec.94‐10 TemporaryUsePermit

(a) PurposeandApplicability

Thepurposeofatemporaryusepermitistoallowusesofate mporarynatureonprivatepropertytoexist

foraspecifiedlengthoftime,inamannerthatwillnotadverselyimpactthegeneralwelfareofpersons

residinginthecommunity.Atemporaryusepermitisrequiredpriorto

theconstructionoro perationof

anyfacilitiesorusesassociatedwithanyactivitythatrequiresauthorizationofatemporaryusepermit.

(b)

ReviewandApproval

Temporaryusepermitapplicationsshallbeprocessedthroughthesiteplanreviewprocessinthischapter.

Inadditiontotheprocessestablishedinthischapter,theplanninganddevelopmentdirectorshallalso

reviewtemporaryuseapplicationsforthefollowing:

(1) Requirements for vehicular ingress/egress and corresponding traffic safety provisions,

parkingrequirements

andfacilities,andhoursofoperation;

(2) Regulationofpublicnuisancefactors(e.g.,lightglare,noise,vibration,smoke,dust,dirt,

odors,gases,andheat);and

(3) Regulation of maintenance and site restoration during and after terminati o n of the

temporaryuseorexpiration ofthetemporaryusepermit.Abondor

otherformofsecurity

acceptable to the planning and development dire ctor may be required prior to the

initiationoftheusetoensurecleanupaftertheuseisfinished.

Sec.94‐11 PlannedDevelopment(PD)

(a) Purpose

Thissectionisintendedtoencourageflexibledevelopmentpatternsthatarenotspecificallyprovided

forinthischapter.Itisthepurposeofthissection:

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(1) To promote and permit flexibility that will encourage innovative and i maginative

approaches in land  development and renewal that will result in a more efficient,

aesthetic,desirable,andeconomicuseoflandwhilemaintainingdensityandintensityof

useconsistentwiththeapplicableadoptedplans,regulations,andpoliciesofthe

city;

(2) To promote development within the city that can be conveniently, efficiently, and

economicallyservedbyexistinglocalutilitiesandservicesorbytheirlogicalextension;

(3) To promote design flexibility including placement of buildings, use of open space,

pedestrian and ve hicular circulation systems to and through the site, and

 off‐street

parkingareasinamannerthatwillbestutilizepotentialon‐sitecharacteristicssuchas,

topography,geology,geography,size,andproximity;

(4) Toprovideforthepreservationofhistoricornaturalfeatureswheretheyareshownto

be in the public interest, including but not limited to such

features as: drainage ways,

flood plains, existing topography or rock outcroppings, unique areas of  vegetation,

historiclandmarks,orstructures;

(5) Toprovideforcompatibilitywiththeareasurroundingtheprojectsite;

(6) Toprovideforusableandsuitablylocatedopenspacesuchas,butnotlimitedto,bicycle

paths, playground areas,

 courtyards, tennis courts, swimming pools, planned gardens,

outdoorseatingareas,outdoorpicnicareas,andsimilaropenspace;

(7) Tominimizeadverseenvironmentalimpactsofdeve lopment;

(8) Toimprovethedesign,qualityandcharacterofnewdevelopment;and

(9) Toprovidecompensatingcommunitybenefitstooffsetanyimpactsofthedevelopment

andinrecognitionofdesignflexibility.

(b)

EligibilityCriteria

AllofthefollowingcriteriamustbemetforaprojecttobeeligibletoapplyforPDapproval.

(1) MinimumLotSize

a. Projects located outside of the Downtown and Entertainment  districts must be a

minimumof10acres.

b. ProjectslocatedwithintheDowntownorEntertainmentdistrictsmaybe

lessthan10

acresprovidedthePDcombinestwoormoreparcelsofland.

(2) ConsistencywithComprehensivePlan

The proposed development shall be consistent with the Community Plan 2030 and any

applicablegeographicorspecificplan,includingarea,corridor,orneighborhoodplans.

(3) ConsistentwithPDIntent

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TheproposeddevelopmentshallbeconsistentwiththeintentandspiritofthePDpurpose

statement.

(4) EconomicImpact

The proposed development shall not impede the continued use or development of

surroundingpropertiesforuses permittedinthis chapterorplannedforin theCommunity

Plan2030.

(5) UnifiedControl

The entire area of the proposed development shall be under single ownership or unified

control, such that there is a single entity having responsibility for completing the entir e

project.Thisprovisionshallnotprohibi t atransferofownershiporcontrol,pr ovided thata

unifiedownershipremains.

(6) PublicBenefit

Arecognizable

andmaterialbenefitwillberealizedbyboththefutureresidentsandthecity

as a whole through the establishment of a PD, where such benefit would otherwise be

infeasibleorunlikely.

(7) PreservationofSiteFeatures

Long‐term conservation of natural, historical, architectural, or other significant features or

open

spacewillbeachieved,wheresuchfeatureswouldotherwisebedestroyedordegraded

bydevelopmentaspermittedbytheunderlyingzoningdistrict. 

(8) SufficientLandAreaforProposedUses

Sufficient land area has been provided to comply with all applicable regulations of this

chapter,toadequatelyservetheneedsofall

permittedusesinthePDprojects,andtoensure

compatibilitybetweenusesandthesurroundingneighborhood.

(c)

DimensionalandDevelopmentStandards

Thefollowingdimensionalanddevelopmentstandar ds shallapplytoallPDs.

(1) OverlayDistrict

APDshallbeanoverlaydistrictandshallbeappliedoveranunderlyingzonedistrict.When

a site contains  land that is in more than one zoning district, the allowed residential and

conditional uses  at the

 required minimum and maximum densities, if applicable, shall be

proportionatetothelandwithinthedevelopmentsitedevotedtoeachzoningdistrict.

(2) Setbacks

SetbacksfromtheexteriorboundarylineofthePDshallbecomparabletoorcompatiblewith

those of the existing development on adjacent properties.If adjacent

properties are

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undeveloped,setbacksshallmatchtheunderlyingzoningortheprojectionsoftheCommunity

Plan2030.

(3) PermittedUses

PDusesshallbelimitedtothoseallowedeitheraspermitted,accessory,orspecialuseinthe

underlyingzonedistrict.

(4) UseStandards

UseStandardsasdescribedinthischaptershallbe

applicabletoPDprojects.

(5) SignRegulations

PD approval may not be used to change or vary any of the standards  or requireme nts of

Chapter70,Signs.

(d)

GeneralProcedures

AllPDsareprocessedintwostages:1)thepreliminary PD,and2)thefinalPD.ThefinalPDcanonlybe

filedwiththecityforreviewandprocessingafterthepreliminaryPDhasbeenapprovedorconditionally

approvedbytheBoard.TheapprovalofafinalPDplanshall

notconstitutethe effectivededicationof

easements, rights‐of‐way, or access control, nor shall the filed plan be neither the equivalent of nor 

substituteforthefinalplatting ofland.Specificproceduresforconceptualreview,preliminaryPD,and

finalPDareoutlinedbelow.

(1) Pre‐ApplicationConference

Apre‐

applicationconferenceisrequiredforaPDapplication.

(2) CoordinationwithSubdivisionReview

Subdivisionreview,ifapplicable,maybecarriedoutconcurrentlywiththereviewofPDplans

underthissection.Ifsubdivisionapprovalisrequiredforthesubject property,thePDplans

requiredunderthissectionshallbesubmittedin

aformthatsatisfiestherequirementsfor

preliminaryandfinalsubdivisionplatapprovals.

(3) ApplicationwithoutSubdivisionReview

a. Wheresubdivisionreviewisnotrequired,thepreliminarydevelopmentplanshallbe

reviewedasazoningchange,andshallbeprocessedinthesamemannerspecifiedby

thischapter.Theapplicant

shallsubmitaPDapplicationthat meetstherequirements

ofthePDapplicationform,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowinginformation:

(i) A legal description of  the site proposed for PD designation, including a

statementregardingpresentownershipandpresentzoning.

(ii) A  master conceptual plan that indicates  tract or

 parcel locations and

dimensions;densitypergrossandpernetacresinthedevelopmentandin

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each land use component, if  appropriate; the intensity of land use in the

development and each land use component, if appropriate; the amountof

landincommonareaopenspace,recreationuseorpublicuse,ifappropriate;

andthetreatmentofprojectboundaries.

(iii) Written text which includes  supporting graphics

describing the overall

conceptoftheplan;theusesincludedandanylimitationsuponuses;building

types and prototypical site layouts, if appropriate; provisions for

maintenance of common areas; any proposed agreements, dedications or 

easements;anyproposedprivatecovenantsandrestrictions;andanyother

information required by this article or pertinent

 to a determination of

compliancewiththisarticle.

(iv) Acirculationplanthatindicatesroadsadjoiningtheproperty;thelocationof

access from public roads into the  project; and vehicular and pedestrian

circulationsystemswithintheproject.Thecirculationplanmaybeincluded

aspartofthemasterconceptualplan.

(v) Animprovementplanthatindicateswatersupplyanddistributionfacilitiesas

well as the source of the water supply; sewage collection and disposal,

including method and location of sewage discharge; methods andfacilities

for the management of stormwater runoff; improvements to streets and

roads;andanyotherphysicalimprovementsrequired

tosupporttheproject.

(vi) Astatisticalsummarythatindicatesthenumberofacresintheproject;the

numberofacresallocatedtoeachlandusewithintheproject;thegrossand

net residential density within the project and within  each land  use

componentoftheproject;andfloorarea,

floorarearatios,openspaceratios,

and other data relating the intensity of developme nt to the site size and

location.

b. ThefollowingelementsareoptionalattherequestofthePlanningCommission:

(i) A sign plan that indicates the location, size, design, and other pertinent

provisionsrelatingtosignswithin

theproject.

(ii) A  parking plan that shows the number of parking spaces as well as their

generallocationanddesign.

(iii) Anenvironmentalimpactstatementindicatingpossibleproblemareaswithin

thesiteaswellassolutionstotheseproblemsasintendedbythedeveloper.

(e)

ReviewandDecision

ThePlanningCommissionmayrecommendapprovalofpreliminar yPDplans,andtheBoardmayapprove,

ifthePDoverlaydistrictandtheassociatedpreliminaryPDplanmeetsallofthefollowingcriteria:

(1) The  PD addresses a unique situation, confers  a substantial benefit to the city, or

incorporatescreativesite design

suchthatitachievesthepurposesofthischapterand

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representsanimprovementinqualityoverwhatcouldhavebeenaccomplishedthrough

strict application of the otherwise applicable district or development standards.Such

improvementsinqualitymayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:improvementsinopenspace

provisionand access;environmental protection; tree/vegetation preservation;efficient

provisionofstreets,roads,and

otherutilitiesandservices;orincreasedchoice ofliving

andhousingenvironments.

(2) The PDrezoningwill promotethepublichealth,safety,andgeneralwelfare;

(3) The  PD rezoning is consistent with the Community  Plan 2030 and the purposes of this

chapter;

(4) Facilitiesandservices(includingroadsandtransportation,water,

gas,electric,policeand

fireprotection,andsewageandwastedisposal,asapplicable)willbeavailabletoserve

the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing

development;

(5) The  PD rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural

environment, including air, water,

noise, storm water management, wildlife, and

vegetation,orsuchimpactswillbesubstantiallymitigated;

(6) The PDrezoningisnotlikelytoresultinsignificantadverseimpactsuponotherproperty

inthevicinityofthesubjecttract;and

(7) Futureusesonthesubjecttractwillbecompatibleinscalewith

usesonotherproperties

inthevicinityofthesubjecttract.

(f)

PreliminaryApprovalLapse

(1) SubmissionDeadlineforFinalPDPlan

WithinsixmonthsfollowingapprovalofthepreliminaryPDplan,theapplicantshall initiate

the second stage of their application process by filing with the planning and development

director a final PD plan, and subdivision plat if necessary, containing in final  form all the



informationrequiredinthepreliminaryPDplan,alongwithsuchotherdocumentsasmaybe

necessarytoimplementtheplanortocomplywithallapplicablerequirementsofthischapter.

(2) TimeExtension

Upon written request by the applicant prior to the application lapsing, the Planning

Commission,forgoodcau se,

mayextendtheperiodforfilingthefinalPDplanforaperiod

nottoexceedsixmonths.

(g)

FinalPDPlan

(1) ContentsofFinalPDPlan

ThefinalPDplanshallcontainallofthematerialsincludedinthepreliminaryPDplan,together

with revisions, if any, that may be approved by the Planning Commission without an

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additional public hearing, as described in this section.In addition, the final PD plan shall

includethefollowing:

(2) PhasingProgram

Adocumentdescribinganyproposedphasingprogramofthedevelopmentforallstructures,

recreational and other common facilities, and open space improvements,  including time

schedule for commencement and completion

dates of construction of  each phase.

Intermediatephasesshallnotexceedoverallprojectdensityandaprorataallocationofpublic

infrastructureandcommonopenspaceshallbemadeaseachphaseisdeveloped.

(3) CommonOpenSpaceAgreement

Acopyoftheformalagreementwitha publicagencyorprivate

associationfortheownership

andmaintenanceofthecommonopenspaceisrequired.

(4) PlatsforRecording

Acopyofanysubdivisionplat,platofdedication,orplatofvacationthatmaybenecessary

partofthePDrezoningisrequired.

(5) Covenant

A restrictive covenant  in a form acceptable

to the city Attorney limiting development of

constructionuponthetractasawholetosuchdevelopmentandconstructionasshallcomply

withthefinal PD plan asapprovedbytheBoard, whichdocument shallincludeaprovision

grantingthecityarighttoenforcethesame.

(6) PermittedMinorChanges

fromaPreliminaryPDPlan

Minorchangesinthelocation,siting,andheightofstructures,streets,driveways,andopen

spacesmaybeauthorizedbythePlan ningCommissiontobeincludedinthefinalPDplanin

accordancewiththefollowingprocedureswithoutadditionalpublichearingsifsuchchanges

arerequired

byengineeringorothercircumstancesnotforeseenatthetimethepreliminary

PDplanisapproved.Nochangeauthorizedbythissubsectionmaycauseanyofthefollowing:

a. Achangeintheuseorcharacterofthedevelopment;

b. Anincreasebymorethanonepercentintheoverallcoverage

ofstructures;

c. Anincreaseinthedensityorintensityofuse;

d. Anincreaseintheproblemsoftrafficcirculationandpublicutilities;

e. Areductionofnotmorethanonepercentinapprovedcommonopenspace;

f. Areductioninoff‐streetparkingandloadingspaces;

g. A

reductioninrequiredpavementwidths.

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ReviewandDecision

(1) The PlanningCommissionshallreviewtheapplicationandrecommendapproval,approval

with modifications or conditions, or denial, and transmit its findings of fact and

recommendationtotheBoard.IftheproposedfinalPDplandoesnotincludeanychanges

fromtheapprovedpreliminaryPDplanthatexceedthecriterialisted

insubsection(g)(2)

above, the Planningand  Zoning Commission may review the final PD plan without

conducting a public hearing.If the proposed plan includes changes that exceed such 

criteria,thePlanningCommissionshallconductanewpublichearinginordertoreview

theproposedfinalPDplan.

(2) The 

PlanningCommissionandtheBoardshallreviewthefinalPDplanandPDrezoning

accordingtothesameapprovalcriterialistedaboveforpreliminaryPDplans.

(i)

FinalApprovalLapse

DevelopmentintheapprovedPDshallcommencewithin12monthsfromtheapprovaloftherezoning.

If development has not commenced within 12 months, the planning and development director shall

initiateapublichearingprocessforthepurposeofconsideringwhethertorezonethepropertybacktoits

priorzoningclassification,

orinlightofotherconditions,toanotherzoningclassification,andauthorize

therevocationofallpermitsissuedandactiontaken.

(j)

Revocation

RevocationofaPDmayoccurif:

(1) The landowneroramajorityoftheownersofpropertywithinthesubjectPD,petitionfor

revocationofsuchPDplaninwholeorinpart;

(2) The projectfallsmorethanthreeyearsbehindtheschedulefiledwiththefinalPD;

(3)

Constructionandorapplicationforbuildingpermitshavenotcommencedwithinoneyear

ofapprovalofthefinalPDbytheBoard;

(4) ApplicantshavefailedtocomplywiththeapprovedPDplanoranyspecificconditionof

approval;or

(5) The constructionandprovisionoflandscaping,buffers,openspace,

andpublicstreetsand

facilitiesthatareshownonthefinaldevelopmentplanareproceedingatasubstantially 

slowerratethanotherprojectcomponents.

(k)

ActionbyReviewandDecision‐MakingBodies

(1) PlanningCommission

ThePlanningCommissionshallholdapublichearingandmakea recommendationtorevoke

thefinal PD,keepthefinalPDinforce,requireanapplicationamendment,orpostponethe

application.The Planning Commission may recommend the imposition of reasonable

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conditions on such revocation in order to advance the health, safety, and welfare of the

citizens,suchasvacationoftheunderlyingfinalplat.

(2) BoardPublicHearing

TheBoardshallholda publichearinganddeterminewhether torevoke,postpone, require

amendment,orkeepthefinalPDinforce.

TheBoardmayimposereasonableconditionson

suchrevocationinordertoadvance thehealth,safety, andwelfareofthe citizens,suchas 

vacationoftheunderlyingfinalplat.

(3) EffectofRevocation

Ifthe Board revokesa PDapprovalthe zoningon theparcel shallremain in the samebase

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districtasitwaswhenthePDoverlaywasapplied.

Sec.94‐12 CertificatesofOccupancyandCompliance

(a) The existing use and occupancy of a building shall not be changed or any structure hereafter

erected or altered until a building permit has been issued by the planning and development

departmentstatingtheproposeduseofsuchstructure,orstructureandlandincombinationis

notinconsistentwiththe

usesallowedinthezoningdistrict.

(b) Acertificateofoccupancyandcomplianceshallbeappliedforcoincidentwiththeapplicationfor

a building permit, and shall be issued within ten days after the erection or alteration of such

buildinginconformitywiththeprovisionsoftheseregulations.Arecord

ofallcertificatesshallbe

keptonfileintheofficeofthecity clerkandcopiesshallbefurnishedonrequesttoanyperson

having proprietary or tenant interest in the building affected. No fee shall be charged for an

original certificate applied for coincident with the building permit; for

 all other certificates or

copies of an  original certificate, there shallbe a charge in the amount  provided  in the city fee

schedule.

Sec.94‐13 AuthorizationbyBoardRequired

ThefollowingshallbeapprovedbytheBoardbyresolution:

(a) Public buildi ng. The authorization of the location of  any public building (whether used by any

departmentofthecity,county,stateorfederalgovernment,oranypubliclylicensedutility)inany

districtwithinthecity.

(b) Gravelfromstreams.The

authorizationofextractionofgravelandsandfrom a flowingstream

withinthecity.

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Sec.94‐15 Reserved

Sec.94‐16 Reserved

Sec.94‐17 Reserve

Sec.94‐18 Reserved

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ArticleIIIZoneDistricts

Sec.94‐20 GeneralProvisions

Thissectionestablishesthezoning districtsandcontainsbasicinformationpertainingtothedistricts,

includingstatementsofpurposeanddimensionalstandards.

(a)

Purposes,ResidentialDistricts

Residentialdistrictsareintendedto:

(1) Generally

a. Provideappropriatelylocatedareasforresidentialdevelopmentthatareconsistent

withtheCommunityPlan2030andwiththepublichealth,safety,andgeneralwelfare

ofthecommunity;

b. Ensureadequatelight,air,andprivacyforalldwellingunits;

c. Protect the scale and

 character of existing residential neighborhoods and the

community;

d. Discourageanyusethatwouldgeneratetrafficorcreatecongestiononneighborhood

streetsotherthanthenormaltrafficthatservestheresidentsofthedistrict;and

e. Discourage any use that, because of its character or size, would create additional

requirements

and costs for public services that  are inexcess of  such requirements

and costs if the district were developed solely for the intended type of residential

uses.

(2) ApplicableProvisionsofCommunityPlan2030:

a. LU2.2 Pace ofGrowth.Direct development and growthto occurat a pace that is



alignedwiththecity’sabilitytoprovideessentialservices(fire,police,sewer,water).

b. LU 3.1 Infill &  Redevelopment.Encourage  the development of vacant property,

redevelopmentofunderutilizedpropertiesandadaptivere‐useofexistingbuildings

beforeannexingnewland.

c. LU 5.1 Zoning Regula tion s. Create zoning regulations that are

flexible but require

enoughspecificityindevelopmentapplicationstoachievethedesiredoutcome.

d. CC 4.5 Character.Embrace a diversity of residential character and forms while

promotingcohesivenessandlivability.

e. CC4.7PublicSpaces.Providefrequent,connectedpublicspacesinavarietyofforms

throughBransonneighborhoods.

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Purposes,Mixed‐UseDistricts

Mixed‐usedistrictsareintendedto:

(1) Generally

a. Promote higher‐density residential development near and within downtown

Branson;

b. Concentrate higher‐intensity commercial and  office employment growth efficiently

inandaroundthedowntownandothercentersofcommunityactivity;

c. Encourage mixed‐use redevelopment, conversion,  and reuse of aging and



underutilizedareas,andincreasetheefficientuseofavailablecommerciallandinthe

city;

d. Createpedestrian‐orientedenvironmentsthatencouragepedestrianaccess,bicycle

use,andmoresustainablelandusepatterns;and

e. Ensurethattheappearanceandfunctionofresidentialandnonresidentialusesareof

highanduniqueaesthetic

characterandquality,andareintegratedwithoneanother

andthecharacteroftheareainwhichtheyarelocated.

(2) ApplicableProvisionsofCommunityPlan2030:

a. LU 3.1 Infill &  Redevelopment.Encourage  the development of vacant property,

redevelopmentofunderutilizedpropertiesandadaptivere‐useofexistingbuildings

before

annexingnewland.

b. LU4.1.2Providemixed‐usezoning,viaazoningamendmentoranoverlaydistrict,in

theidentifiedcommercialcenterstopermitverticallymixed‐usebuildings,compact

developmentandreducedbuildingsetbacks.

c. LU7.2SustainableDevelopmentPractices.Encouragetheuseof sustainabledesign

anddevelopmentpractices

forallnewprojects.

d. LU5.2 Mixed‐UseDevelopment.Createaregulatoryframeworktoencouragemixed‐

usedevelopmentofcompatibleuses.

e. H1.2HousingVariety.Encouragehousinginavarietyofformsforalldemographics

andsocioeconomicsinBranson.

f. H 1.3. Housing Attainability.Encourage the creation and expansion

 of attainable

housingopportunitieswithinthecity.

g. CC 4.2. Pedestrian Experience. Promote a safe, efficient, and  enjoyable pedestrian

experiencethroughresidentialneighborhoods.

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h. CC 4.4 Compatibility.Promote the compatibility of uses near residential

neighborhoods.

i. CC 4.5 Character.Embrace a diversity of residential character and forms while

promotingcohesivenessandlivability.

j. CC4.7PublicSpaces.Providefrequent,connectedpublicspacesinavarietyofforms

throughBransonneighborhoods.

(c)

Purposes,CommercialandIndustrialDistricts

Thecommercialandindustrialdistrictsareintendedto:

(1) Generally

a. HelpimplementtheBransonCommunityPlan2030byaccommodatingafullrangeof

office,retail,commercial,service,andmixed‐usesasneededbyBranson’sresidents,

businesses,visitors,andworkers;

b. Encouragesiteplanning,land useplanning,and architecturaldesignthat

create an

interesting,pedestrian‐friendlyenvironmentwhereappropriate;

c. Maintain and enhance the city’s economic base by providing shopping,

entertainment,andemployment op portunitiesclosetowherepeopleliveandwork;

d. Preserve,protect,andpromoteemployment‐generatinguses;

e. Createsuitableenvironmentsforvarioustypesofcommercialand industrialuses,

and

protectthemfromtheadverseeffectsofincompatibleuses;

f. Allowflexibilitytoencourageredevelopmentandpositiveimprovementstoexisting 

businesses;

g. Minimize potential negative impacts of intense nonresidential development on

adjacentresidentialareas;and

h. Provide suitable locations for public and semipublic uses needed to compliment

nonresidentialdevelopment.

(2)

ApplicableProvisionsofCommunityPlan2030 :

a. LU3.1.3 Ensurethe designof infill andredevelopment projectsis appropriate with

surrounding andadjacent buildings in terms of intensity ofuse, relationship to the

streetandscale.Thisshouldapplytoresidentialandallnon‐residentialbuildings.

b. LU3.2.1Incentivize

reinvestmentandbuildingrehabilitationofexistingcommercial

propertiespublic‐privatepartnershipsandfl exibilityondevelopmentregulations(i.e.

parkingrequirements).

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c. LU 5.1.3 Amend existing zoning code to provide a finer grain of detail in the

commercialzoningcategory(i.e.touristcommercial,generalbusiness,neighborhood

commercial,bigboxcom mercial,etc.)andtoupdatetheallowableandspecialuses

withineachnewcommercialzone.

d. LU6.1.1Zonesufficientlandfor

officetomeettheprojecteddemand.

e. LU6.1.2Ensurefuturecommerciallyzonedlandiscompatiblewiththesurrounding

land uses. Commercial buildings should positively contribute to the area and its

building materials, massing and relationship to the street and sidewalks should

reinforcetheareascharacter.

f. LU 6.2.1 Zone sufficient

 land for industrial and light industrial uses to meet the

projecteddemand.

g. LU6.2.2Ensurefutureindustrialzonedlandiscompatiblewiththesurroundingland

uses. Industrial property should be easily accessible by multiple forms of

transportation,utilityinfrastructureandnotonenvironmentallysensitiveland.

Sec.94‐21 Applicability

(a) Thischaptershallnotapplytotheexistinguseofanybuilding whichshallhavecompliedwithall

the laws and  ordinances in effect prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this

chapterisderived.

(b) All zoning district regulations shall apply to any establishment of a

 new use or alteration of a

buildingwhichisintendedtochangeitsuseandtoanyenlargingofabuildingfor anonconforming

use.

Sec.94‐22 ZoningDistrictsEstablished

Inordertoregulateandrestricttheuseandimprovementoflandsandthelocation,type,construction

anduseofbuildingimprovementslocatedwithinthecity;topromotethegeneralwelfare,publicsafety

andhealth;andtopreservepersonalandpropertyrights;allparcelsandtractsoflandlocatedwithin

the

city,togetherwithany andall buildingimprovementslocatedthereon,shallbezonedintooneof

thefollowingdistricts:

Table94‐22.1ZoningDistricts 

Classification District Abbreviation

BaseDistricts CurrentCode NewCode

Current

Code

New

Code

Residential

Districts

One‐FamilyDwelling  LowDensityResidential R‐1 LDR

Two‐FamilyDwelling MediumDensityResidential R‐2 MDR

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Table94‐22.1ZoningDistricts 

Classification District Abbreviation

BaseDistricts CurrentCode NewCode

Current

Code

New

Code

Multiple‐FamilyDwelling HighDensityResidential R‐3 HDR

MobileHomeCommunity

(relocatedtoSec.94‐48(e)

usestandards;permittedin

HDR)

M‐H n/a

Mixed‐Use

District

Commercial NeighborhoodCommercial C NC

‐‐ Mixed‐Use ‐‐ MU

Commercial

Districts

Commercial CommunityCommercial C CC

Downtown Downtown D D

Commercial Entertainment C ENT

Commercial/

Industrial

Districts

‐‐ Business ‐‐ B

Industrial

Districts

LightIndustrial Industrial M I

Agriculture

andOpen

Space

Districts

Agricultural Agricultural A A

WildernessArea Conservation WA CON

Planned

Development

PlannedDevelopment PlannedDevelopment  PD PD

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Sec.94‐23 ZoningMap

(a) OfficialTitle

Thelocationandboundariesofthezoningdistrictsareestablishedasshownonamapprepar edforthat

purposedesignatedastheZoningMap.TheZoningMap,alongwithallofthenotations,referencesand

informationshownonthemapareincorporatedinandmadepartofthisCode.

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(b)

PreparationandMaintenance

ThePlanningCommissionshallberesponsibleforthepreparationandmaintenanceoftheZoningMap,

whichresponsibilitiesthePlanningCommissionmayassigntocitystaff. 

(c)

PublicInspection

TheZoningMapshallbeavailableintheplanningand developmentdepartmentforinspectionand

examinationbymembersofthepublicatallreasonabletimes.

(d)

Interpretation

ThedistrictboundariesshownontheZoningMaparegenerallyalongstreets,alleys,creeks,property

linesorextensionsthereof.Thefollowingrulesshallapplywhendeterminingthelocationofsuch

boundaries.Otherquestionsconcerningtheexactlocationofboundariesshallbedeterminedbythe

planninganddevelopmentdirector.

(1) ApproximateLines



Boundariesindicatedasapproximatelyfollowingcenterlines,creeklines,right‐of‐waylines,

propertylines,plattedlotlines,ortheextensionofsuchlinesshallbeconstruedtofollowthe

same,unlessotherwisenoted.

(2) BoundaryInterpretation

Whereuncertaintyexistswithrespecttotheboundariesofthevariousdistrictsasshown 

on

thezoningmap,thefollowingrulesshallapply:

a. Thedistrictboundariesareeitherstreetsoralleysunlessotherwiseshown.

b. Wheretheboundariesarenototherwiseindicatedandwherethepropertyhasbeen

ormayhereafterbedividedintoblocksandparcels,thedistrictboundariesshallbe

construedto

beparcellines.

(3) ScaledDistance

Distancesnotspecificallyindicatedshallbedeterminedbyusing thescaleofthemap.

(4) DividedLots

Whereadistrictboundarydividesaplattedlotoratractundersi ngleownership,theentire

lotshallbeconstruedtobewithintheleastrestrictivedistrict.

(e) Vacation

Wheneveranystreet,alleyorpublicwayisvacatedbyofficialactionoftheBoard,thezoningdistricts

adjoiningeachsideofsuchstreet,alleyorpublicwayshallbeautomaticallyextendedtothecenterof

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suchvacationandallareasincludedinthisvacationshallthenbesubjecttoallregulationsofthe

extendeddistrict.

Sec.94‐24 Annexation

AnyterritoryhereafterannexedtothecityshallbezonedAuntilchangedasprovidedinthischapter,

unlessotherwiseindicatedin theannexationplanofintent.

Sec.94‐25 ConservationDistric t(CON)

(a) Purpose

The conservation district seeks to protect and preserve natural resources, landscapes, and

environmentally sensitive areas owned by public entities. Conservation districts may include forests,

wetlands,floodplains,anduniquehabitatsandlandscapes.Topreserveaccesstocleanair,purewater,

natural recreation areas and scenic natural beauty, conservation districts restrict the subdivision

 and

developmentofland.Parks,fish,wildlife,andnaturepreservesarepermittedinconservationdistricts,as

well as limited forestry and agricultural uses. Conservation districts may also accommodate limited

structuresandinfrastructuretosupportthepreservationandenjoymentofthenaturalareaswithinthem.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheCONdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

DevelopmentintheCONdistrictshallconformtothesiteplanapprovedfortheproject.

Sec.94‐26 AgriculturalDistrict(A)

(a) Purpose

Agricultural districts maintain agricultural operations and preserve agricultural lands used for crop

productionortheraisingoflivestock.Insomecasesagriculturaldistrictsmayserveasa“holdingzone”

forlandwherefutureurbandevelopmentispossible,butnotyetappropriateduetotheunavailabilityof

urban level facilities and services.

 Exurban, large‐lot residential subdivisions are not appropriate in

agricultural districts  and should instead be focused in residential districts where there is  adequate

infrastructureandservicestoaccommodatethem.

(b)

Uses

(1) Alluses intheAdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(2) LivestockstandardsarelocatedinSec.xx.xx,UseStandards.

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(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheAdistrictshall conformtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐26.1:ADimensionalStandards

Structure

Type

LotSize.

Min.

(sq.ft.)

Setbacks(feet)[1]

Max.

Height

(feet)

Front Side

Abutting

Street

Rear Accessory

Detached

Residential

40,000 35 25 35 50

See94‐

67(2)

35[2]

Civic 40,000 35 25 35 50 n/a 35

Accessory ‐‐

Not

permitted

Non‐

livestock:5

Livestock:

35

Non‐

livestock:5

Livestock:

35;

Allside

streetona

cornerlot:

35

Non‐

livestock:5

Livestock:

35

Livestock

mustbe75

feetfrom

mainfamily

dwelling

50

Notes: [1]Measuredbetweentheparcellineandmainbuilding.

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Sec.94‐27 LowDensityResidential(LDR)

(a) Purpose

Thelowdensityresidentialdistrictisintendedforneighborhoodsinthecityconsistingprimarilyofsingle

familyhomesonindividualbuildinglots.Thelowdensityresidentialdistrictistheleastintenseofthree

residentialzoningdistrictswithrestrictionsonthedensityandintensityofusetoprotectandenhancethe

character

ofneighborhoods.Theaveragedensityinthisdistrictshouldnotexceedsixdwelling unitsper

acre.

Developmentinlowdensityresidentialdistrictsshouldbalancedevelopmentneedswithpreservationof

sensitiveenvironmentalfeatures,andencourageclusteringofdevelopmenttopreserveopenspace,take

advantage of views, provide access to natural  amenities,

and minimize infrastructure costs.More

compact development may be appropriate to minimize impacts to steep slopes, drainage areas,

woodlands,andothervaluednaturalfeatures.

While focused on detached single family homes, the low density residential district is intended to

accommodate a variety of housing types, styles, and sizes to provide diverse

 housing options and

accommodatetherangeofagegroups,lifestyles,andeconomiclevelswithinthecommunity.Thelow

densityresidentialdistrictalsoaccommodatescivic,openspace,andotherlimitednon‐residentialuses

thataredesignedtobeintegratedaspartofacompleteneighborhood.Lowdensityresidentialdistricts 

should be

located and coordinated closely with neighborhood commercial districts that provide

convenientlocalaccesstoshopping,ser vices,andamenities.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheLDRdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

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(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheLDRdistrictshallconformtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐27.1LDRDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks(min.ft.)[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,max.)

LotArea

(min,ft)

Min.Lot

Width

Front

Side

Rear

Density

(min/max)

(du/ac)

FAR

Interior

Abutting

Street

DetachedResidential 5,000 40 25 5 25 15 0.5‐6 ‐‐ 35

Civic 7,500 40 25 25 25 15 ‐‐ 0.5 35

Notes:

[1]Inalllocationswherebuildinglines,setbacklinesoryardlinesareshownonplatsthat

havebeenrecordedintheofficeoftherecorderofdeedsof thecounty,theminimum

setbackorfrontyardshallbeasshownontheplat.



(2) Accessory uses and structures in the  LDR district shall conform to the following

dimensionalstandards:

a. Noaccessorybuildings,structures,orusesshallbelocatedin front yards.

b. Accessorybuildingsshallnotbelessthanfivefeetfromthesideorrearparcelline

andthereshallbe

aminimumof15feetbetweenstructures.

Sec.94‐28 MediumDensityResidential(MDR)

(a) Purpose

Themediumdensityresidentialdistrictincorporateshousingunitsatadensityofsixtotwelvedwelling

units per acre, and includes both attached and detached housing structures.The medium density

residentialdistrictisintendedtoaccommodateavarietyofhousingtypes,styles,andsizesatmoderate

densitiestoprovidedivers e housing

optionsandaccommodatetherangeofagegroups,lifestyles,and

economic levels within the community.Medium density residential districts also accommodate civic,

openspace,andotherlimitednon‐residentialusesthatarethoughtfullyintegratedaspartofacomplete

neighborhood.Mediumdensityresidentialdistrictspermitsmallerlots,smallerunits,and

morevaried

housingconfigurationsthanlowdensityresidentialdistricts,allowingformoreflexibleinfilldevelopment,

andmoreattainablehousingcostsforresidents.Establishedneighborhoodsaroundthedowntown,and

newneighborhoodsadjacenttoemploymentandactivitycentersareideallocationsformediumdensity

residentialdistricts.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheMDRdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

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Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheMDRdistrictshallconformtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐28.1MDRDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks(min.ft)[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,max.)

LotArea

(min,ft)

Min.Lot

Width

Front

Side

Rear

[2]

Density

(min/max)

FAR

Interior

Abutting

Street

DetachedResidential 5,000 30 15 5 15 15 6/12 ‐‐ 35

TwoUnit

6,000;

2,600/

unit

36 15 5 15 15 6/12 ‐‐ 35

Attached 2,200 21/unit 15 5 15 15

6/12;

3unit

min.

‐‐ 35

Civic 7,500 ‐‐ 15 15 15 15 ‐‐ 0.5 35

Notes:

[1]Inalllocationswherebuildinglines,setbacklinesoryardlinesareshownonplatsthat

havebeenrecordedintheofficeoftherecorderofdeedsofthecounty,theminimum

setbackorfrontyardshallbeasshownontheplat.

[2]Ifmore than onebuilding

is constructed on a corner parcel,thereshall not be less

than20feetbetweenthefrontandrearbuilding.



(2) Accessory uses and structures in the MDR district shall conform to the following

dimensionalstandards:

a. Noaccessorybuildings,structures,orusesshallbelocatedin front yards.

b. Accessorybuildingsshallnotbelessthanfivefeetfromthesideorrearparcelline

andthereshallbe

aminimumof15feetbetweenstructures.



Sec.94‐29 HighDensityResidential(HDR)

(a) Purpose

Thehighdensityresidentialdistrictisthemostdenseandintenseofthecity’sresidentialzoningdistricts,

generally consisting of densitiesof greater than twelve units per acre.High density districts feature a

carefully integrated mixture of housing of various  styles, sizes, and densities, but are oriented more

toward attached multifamily

 development than detached single‐family units.Limited commercial,

service,andcommunity uses  arealso permitted.Highdensityresidentialdistrictsshould  belocatedin

close proximity to commercial /or employment zon ing districts, and connected with a street network,

transit,pedestrian,andbicyclefacilitiesthatlinkresidentstoemploymentandactivitycenters.

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density residential  development projects should include design review to ensure that these projects

adequatelyserveresidentneeds,providedesiredamenities,andsupportthecity’shighqualityoflife.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheHDRdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheHDRdistrictshallconformtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐29.1HDRDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,max.)

LotArea

(min,ft)

Min.Lot

Width

Front

(max,

feet)

Side(min,ft.)

Rear

[2]

(min

ft.)

Density

(min/max)

FAR

Interior

Abutting

Street

DetachedResidential 3,000 30 15 5 15 10 8/20 ‐‐ 35

TwoUnit

5,000;

2,6000/

unit

36 15 5 15 10 12/20 ‐‐

35;50if

stacked

Attached 2,200 21/unit 15 5 15 10

12/20;

3unit

min.

‐‐

35;50if

stacked

Multi‐Unit 4,000 ‐‐ 15 5 15 10 12/20 ‐‐ 50

Civic 7,500 ‐‐ 15 15 15 15 ‐‐ 0.5 50

Notes:

[1]Inalllocationswherebuildinglines,setbacklinesoryardlinesareshownonplatsthat

havebeenrecordedintheofficeoftherecorderofdeedsofthecounty,theminimum

setbackorfrontyardshallbeasshownontheplat.

[2]Ifmore than onebuilding

is constructed on a corner parcel,thereshall not be less

than20feetbetweenthefrontandrearbuilding.



(2) Accessory uses and structures in the MDR district shall conform to the following

dimensionalstandards:

a. Noaccessorybuildings,structures,orusesshallbelocatedin front yards.

b. Accessorybuildingsshallnotbelessthanfivefeetfromthesideorrearparcelline

andthereshallbe

aminimumof15feetbetweenstructures.

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Sec.94‐30 NeighborhoodCommercial(NC)

(a) Purpose

Neighborhood commercial districts provide needed services, amenities, and community spaces to

surrounding neighborhoods. Neighborhood commercial districts are characterized by small scale retail

and service uses that may include mixed‐use or attached housing development. They are compact,

pedestrian‐friendlydevelopmentsthathavegoodconnectionstothesurroundingne ighborhoods.Geared

towardthe

convenienceneedsofimmediatelysurroundingresidents,neighborhoodcommercialdistricts

should be located within a five to ten minute walk of residential neighborhoods. Neighborhood

commercial districts aresometimes anchoredby a small grocery store, specialty market,or pharmacy.

Othersupportingusesshouldmatchthescaleandintensityoftheneighborhoodsetting

andmayinclude

smalloffices,restaurants,orotherconvenience‐orientedretailandservices.

Neighborhoodcommercialdistrictsmaybedevelopedasadiscretecommercialcenter,orfunctionasinfil l

developmentwithinoradjacenttoneighborhoods.Neighborhoodcommercialdevelopmentshouldfocus

on pedestrian‐friendly design that connects the business and amenities to their

 residential

neighborhoods.Neighborhoodcommercialdistricts areoftenlocatednearorcenteredonacivicspace

thatdefinestheareaandprovidesafocalpointforcommunitygathering.

(b)

Uses

(1) Alluses intheNCdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(2) Residential usesareencouragedinthedevelopment,butarenotpermittedontheground

floorofaverticalmixed‐usestructure.

(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheNCdistrictshallcon formtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐30.1NCDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks(ft.)[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,max.)

LotArea

(min,ft.)

MaxLot

Coverage(%)

Front

(max)

Side(min)

Rear

(min)

Density

(min/max)

FAR

Interior

Abutting

Street

AttachedHouse 2,200 70 15 0 15 10 8/20 ‐‐ 38

Multi‐UnitDwelling 4,000 70 15 0 15 10 8/20 ‐‐ 40

Live‐Work[2] 5,000 70 15 0 15 10 ‐‐ 1.0 40

Commercial(upto

7,000sq.ft.total)

[3] 70 0 0 15 10 ‐‐ 1.0 35

Mixed‐Use [3] 70 0 0 15 10 ‐‐ 1.0 35

Office [3] 70 0 0 15 10 ‐‐ 1.0 35

Civic [3] 70 0 0 15 10 ‐‐ 1.0 35

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Table94‐30.1NCDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks(ft.)[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,max.)

LotArea

(min,ft.)

MaxLot

Coverage(%)

Front

(max)

Side(min)

Rear

(min)

Density

(min/max)

FAR

Interior

Abutting

Street

Notes:

[1]NCabuttingresidential shallmatchthesideyardsetbacksof theresidentialdistrict

andprovidea20‐footrearyardsetback.

[2]Standardsfornewconstruction,thecitymaypermitconversionofexistingstructures

thatdonotmeetthesedimensionalstandards.

[3]Mustmeetstructuresizeandsetbacks.



(2) Floor‐to‐CeilingHeightsandFloorAreaofGroundFloorSpace

a. Allcommercialfloorspaceprovidedonagroundfloorofamixed‐usebuildingmust

haveaminimumfloor‐to‐ceilingheightof11feet.

b. Allcommercialfloorspaceprovidedonthegroundfloorofa

mixed‐usebuildingmust

containthefollowingminimumfloorarea:

(i) Atleast800sq.ft.or25%ofthebuildablelotarea,whicheverisgreater,on

lotswithstreetfrontageoflessthan50feet;or

(ii) Atleast20%ofthebuildablelotarea onlotswith50feet

ormoreofstreet

frontage.

(3) Parkingformixed‐useandnon‐residentialstructuresshallbelocatedwithineithersideor

rearyard.

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Sec.94‐31 Mixed‐Use(MU)

(a) Purpose

Mixedusedistrictsareintendedasdense,diverse,walkableareasthatfacilitateresidential,commercial,

employment,andrecreationusesinasinglelocation.Mixedusedistrictsshouldincorporateavarietyof

complementaryusesthataremutuallysupportiveandintegratedintothecommunity.Thedensityand

precisemixofusesinthemixed

usedistrictmayvary,butth ese districtsshouldalwaysbelocatedin,or

adjacent to key centers of activity. Successful mixed use districts require an active and inviting public

realm,and safeandinvitingpedestrianamenities.Designofpublicandprivatecomponentsiscriticalin

mixed use districts to ensure

that the concentratedmix of uses and activitiesfunctions efficiently  and

createsanactive,invitingenvironment.Commonmixedusedevelopmentconfigurationsincludeactive

usessuchasretail,restaurants,andservicesatthestreetlevel,withresidentialorofficespaceabove.

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Uses

(1) Alluses intheMUdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(2) In the mixed‐use district, a mix of uses – either within a single building or on a

development site – shall be  provided unless it can be demonstrated that adjacent

properties provide, or will

 provide a complementary diversity of uses.The uses of

adjacentpropertiescanbeestablishedthroughoneofthefollowing:(1)existinguses,(2)

approvedsiteplanfordevelopment,or(3)approvedarea orneighborhoodplan.

(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheMUdistrictshallconformtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐31.1MUDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,max.)

LotArea

(min,ft.)

MaxLot

Coverage(%)

Front

Side

Rear

Density

(min/max)

FAR

Interior

Abutting

Street

Multi‐UnitDwelling 4,000 70 0 0 0 10 8/20 ‐‐ 40

Live‐Work[2] 5,000 70 15 0 15 10 ‐‐ 1.0 40

Mixed‐Use(upto

60,000sq.ft.)

[3] 70 0 0 0 10 ‐‐ 1.0 [4]

Office [3] 70 0 0 0 10 ‐‐ 1.0 [4]

Civic [3] 70 0 0 0 10 ‐‐ 1.0 [4]

Notes:

[1]MUabuttingresidentialshallmatchthesideyardsetbacksoftheresidentialdistrict

andprovidea20‐footrearyardsetback.

[2]Standardsfornewconstruction,thecitymaypermitconversionofexistingstructures

thatdonotmeetthesedimensionalstandards.

[3]Mustmeetstructuresizeandsetbacks.

[4]

 Maximum heights: (a) fronting arterial street: 60 ft, (b) fronting local or collector

street:45ft,(c)frontingoradjacenttoresidential:35ft.

(2) Floor‐to‐CeilingHeightsandFloorAreaofGroundFloorSpace

a. Allcommercialfloorspaceprovidedonagroundfloorofamixed‐usebuildingmust

haveaminimumfloor‐to‐ceilingheightof11feet.

b. Allcommercialfloorspaceprovidedonthegroundfloorofamixed

‐usebuildingmust

containthefollowingminimumfloorarea:

(i) Atleast800sq.ft.or25%ofthebuildablelotarea,whicheverisgreater,on

lotswithstreetfrontageoflessthan50feet;or

(ii) Atleast20%ofthebuildablelotarea onlotswith50feet

ormoreofstreet

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rearyard.

Sec.94‐32 CommunityCommercial(CC)

(a) Purpose

Communitycommercial districtsprovideadiversity ofretail,service,office,financeandrelatedbusiness

uses to serve the needs of community residents and the larger region. In the community commercial

district, the size of buildings are larger, and the intensity and density of uses are greater than in

neighborhood commercial districts.

 Community commercial districts should be concentrated at major

activitycentersandalonghightraffictransportationcorridors,andareideallyservedbytransit.

Becausecommunitycommercialdistrictssupportmultipleneighborhoods,theymayincludelarger‐scale

tenants,includinghardwarestores,apparel,sportinggoods,andotherlarger‐format retailers.Community

commercialdistrictsalso

accommodateawiderangeofcommercialuses,includingauto‐orienteduses.

However, the community commercial district enables commercial activity centers and corridors to

transformovertimeintomoredense,diverse,andwalkableplacesthatincorporateothertypesofuses.

Communitycommercialdistrictsshouldbesupportedandsurroundedbyadjacentmultifamilyand

mixed

use development that capitalize on the proximity to services and provide a transitionto lower density

residentialneighborhoods.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheCCdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheCCdistrictshallconformtothefollowingdi mensionalstandards.

Table94‐32.1CCDimensionalStandards

Building

Types

Min.LotSize

Setbacks(feet,max)

FAR/Max.

Building

Size

Height(feet,

max)

Front Interior

Abutting

Street

Rear

Multi‐Unit

Dwelling

4,000 0 0 0 10

Min/Max

Density:8‐

20du/ac

40

Comm. 7,500 25 5 20 10 2.0:1 100[1]

Office 7,500 25 5 20 10 2.0:1 100[1]

Civic 7,500 25 5 20 10 2.0:1 100[1]

Notes: [1]Everybuildinginexcessof50feethighshallprovide anadditionalonefootofside,rearand

frontsetbackforeachadditionaltwofeetinheightabove50feet.

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Sec.94‐33 Downtown(D)

(a) Purpose

TheDowntowndistrictisintendedtomaintainandenhancethecity’sdowntownasathriving, charming

mixed‐use activity center. In the Downtown district, the historic character should be protected and

celebrated while providing flexibility for new investment and development that complements the

characterofthedowntownandadjacentneighborhoods.In

theDowntowndistrict, pedestrian‐oriented

streetssupportthevitalityofgroundlevelretailand enhancethequalityoflifefordowntownresidents,

visitors, and workers. Specially adapted standards for building facades, ground floor uses, infill

construction, parking, and other conditions unique to the Downtown area ensure the district remains

active,

inviting,andfunctional.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheDdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

(1) DevelopmentintheDdistrictshallconf ormtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐33.1DDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks[1]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,

max.)

LotArea

(min,ft)

MaxLot

Coverage(%)

Front

Interior

Abutting

Street

Rear[2]

Density

(min

du/ac)

FAR

Live‐Work[3] 5,000 70 15 0 15 10[6] ‐‐ 2.0 40

Commercial [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] ‐‐ 2.0 75

Office [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] ‐‐ 2.0 75

Civic[4] [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] ‐‐ 2.0 75

Notes:

[1] D abutting residential shall match the side yard setbacks of the residential district and

providea20‐footrearyardsetback.

[2]Ifmorethanonebuildingisconstructedonacornerparcel,thereshallnotbelessthan20

feetbetweenthefrontandrearbuildingandthe

rearyardoftherearbuildingshallnotbe

lessthan20feet.

[3]Standardsfornewconstruction;thecitymaypermitconversionofexistingstructuresthat

donotmeetthesedimensionalstandards.

[4]Specialuse/civicusesideyardsetbackis25feet.Thesideyardofacommercialparcel

adjoiningaresidentialdistrictshallbenolessthanfivefeet.Ifasideroadisprovidedfora

commercialbuilding,itshallbenolessthantenfeetwide.

[5]Mustmeetstructuresizeandsetbacks.

[6]Rearyardadjoiningresidentialshallbe10feet.Ifanalleyisprovided

foranon‐residential

building,therearyardsetbackshallbenolessthantenfeetfromthealley.

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Sec.94‐34 Entertainment(ENT)

(a) Purpose

Theentertainmentdistrictisintendedtoprotectandenhancethecity’sprimaryentertainmentcorridor 

as a major visitor destination, key economic driver, and important gateway into the community. The

entertainment district encompasses a wide range of entertainment uses including theaters, museums,

rides, and other attractions. Lodging and retail uses are also

 major components of  the entertainment

district. Standards in the entertainment district are focused on enhancing the visitor experience and

functionofthecorridor.Theentertainmentdistrictsupportshighqualitydevelopmentandpublicrealm

improvementsthatenhancethevisitorexperienceandfunctionofthecorridor.Theentertainmentdistrict

isalsospecially

tailoredtosupporttheeclecticcharacteranddynamiccreativitythatisthehallmarkof

Branson’sentertainment.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheENTdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

DevelopmentintheENTdistrictshallconformtothefollowing dim ensional standards.

Table94‐34.1ENTDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks[1a+1b]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,

max.)

LotArea

(min,ft)

MaxLot

Coverage(%)

Front

Interior

Abutting

Street

Rear[2]

FAR

Commercial [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] 2.0 75

Civic[4] [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] 2.0 75

Theater [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6]

Asapprovedbysite

plan,nottoexceed

5.0

100

Amusement [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] 100[7]

Lodging [5] 70 0 0 0 10[6] 100

Notes:

[1a]ENTabuttingresidentialshallmatchthesideyardsetbacksoftheresidentialdistrictand

providea20‐footrearyardsetback.

[1b]Propertiesadjacenttothe76PromenadeshallcomplywiththerequirementsoftheJoint

UseEasementAgreement.

[2]Ifmorethanonebuildingisconstructedona

cornerparcel,thereshallnotbelessthan20

feetbetweenthefrontandrearbuildingandtherearyardoftherearbuildingshallnotbe

lessthan20feet.

[3]Standardsfornewconstruction;thecitymaypermitconversionofexistingstructuresthat

donotmeetthesedimensional

standards.

[4]Specialuse/civicusesideyardsetbackis25feet.Thesideyardofacommercialparcel

adjoiningaresidentialdistrictshallbenolessthanfivefeet.Ifasideroadisprovidedfora

commercialbuilding,itshallbenolessthantenfeetwide.

[5]Mustmeet

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Table94‐34.1ENTDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Lot Setbacks[1a+1b]

Development

Coverage(max.)

Height(feet,

max.)

LotArea

(min,ft)

MaxLot

Coverage(%)

Front

Interior

Abutting

Street

Rear[2]

FAR

[6]Rearyardadjoiningresidentialshallbe10feet.Ifanalleyisprovidedforanon‐residential

building,therearyardsetbackshallbenolessthantenfeetfromthealley.

[7]Heightlimitmaybeincreasedto200feetforentertainmentstructuresandfeaturesthat

areatleast

50%transparent.

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Sec.94‐35 Business(B)

(a) Purpose

Businessdistr ictsa ccommodateavarietyofofficeandlightindustrialusesthatarenotideallylocatedin

retail‐focusedcommercialdistricts. Businessdistrictsincludefreestandingofficebuildings,officeparks,

medical facilities, and multi‐tenant professional offices.Business  districts  may also include research or

otherlightindustrialuseswheretheseuses

arecompatiblewithoraccessorytoofficeandprofessional

uses in the area. Light assembly or manufacturing may be appropriate where high‐quality planned

developmentsintegrateamixofofficeandlightindustrialuses.Inbusinessdistricts,complementaryretail

andservicesshouldbelimitedinscaleandcarefullyintegratedwith

surroundingbusinessuses. 

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheBUSdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

DevelopmentintheBUSdistrictshall conformtothefollowing dim ensional standards.

Table94‐35.1BUSDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Building

Size

(max,sq.

ft.)

LotSize

(min.,sq.

ft.)

Setbacks(feet,max)

LotCoverage

(max,%)

MaxHeight

(ft)

Front[1]

Interior

[2]

Abutting

Street

Rear

OfficeFlex n/a n/a 25 5 20 10 60 40



Notes:

[1]Whereallthefrontageononesideofthestreetbetweentwointersectingstreetsis

locatedintheBUSDistrict,nofrontyardshallberequired.Wherethefrontageononesideof

thestreetbetweentwointersectionsislocatedpartlyintheBUSdistrictandpartlyin

any

residentialdistrict,thefrontyardrequirementsshallbethesameasthoseintheresidential

district.

[2]BUSadjoiningresidentialshallprovidea10‐footsideyardsetback.

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Sec.94‐36 Industrial(I)

(a) Purpose

Industrialdistrictsareintendedformoreintensiveindustrialuses,includingmanufacturing,assembly,and

large‐scale distribution. Research, warehousing, and other light industrial uses are also appropriate in

industrialdistricts.Inindustrialdistricts,complementaryretailandserviceusesshouldbelimitedinscale

andcarefullyintegratedwithsurroundingindustrialuses.

(b)

Uses

AllusesintheIdistrictshallconformtoTable94‐45.1,PermittedUses.

(c)

Dimensions

DevelopmentintheIdistrictshallconformtothefollowingdimensionalstandards.

Table94‐36.1IDimensionalStandards

BuildingTypes

Building

Size

(max,sq.

ft.)

LotSize

(min.,sq.

ft.)

Setbacks(feet,max)

LotCoverage

(max,%)

MaxHeight

(ft)

Front[1]

Interior

[2]

Abutting

Street

Rear

Industrial n/a n/a 25 5 20 10 60 40

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Notes:

[1]Whereallthefrontageononesideofthestreet betweentwointersectingstreetsis

locatedintheIDistrict,nofrontyardshallberequired.Wherethefrontageononesideof

thestreetbetweentwointersectionsislocatedpartlyintheIdistrictandpartlyinany

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residentialdistrict,thefrontyardrequirementsshallbethesameasthoseintheresidential

district.

[2]Iadjoiningresidentialshallprovidea10‐footsideyardsetback.

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Sec.94‐37 BuildingTypes

Thissectiondescribesthebuildingtypesregulatedbythiscode.Graphicsareillustrativeonly.

(a)

Applicability

Thefollowingbuildingtypesareappropriateinthefollowingdistricts:

Table94‐37.1:BuildingTypesbyZoneDistrict

 CON A LDR MDR HDR NC CC MU D ENT BUS I

Agricultural 

Detached

House



TwoUnit

House



Attached

House

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Multi‐Unit



Live/Work 

Commercial            

Mixed‐Use 

OfficeandFlex

           

Industrial 

Civic    

Theater 

Amusement 

Lodging



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(b)

BuildingTypeDescriptions

(1) AgriculturalStructure

Astructureusedsolelyforagriculturalpurposesinwhichthe

use is exclusively in  connection  with the prod uction,

harvesting, storage, drying, or raising of agricultural

commodities,includingtheraisingoflivestock.

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(2) DetachedResidential

Abuilding,otherthanamanufacturedhomeormobile

home, designed for residential

purposes having

suitableaccommodationsforonlyonefamily.

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(3) TwoUnitHouseorDuplex

A building that contains two primary dwelling uni ts

withseparateexternalentrances.

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(4) AttachedHouseorTownhouse

Abuildingthatcontainsadwellingunitlocatedonits

ownlotthatsharesawallonone

orbothsideswitha

neighboringdwelling.

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(5) Multi‐UnitBuilding

Abuildingthat contains threeor moredwelling units that

sharecommonwallsorfloor/ceilingswithoneormoreunits

andwherethelotisheldinasingleownership.

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(6) Live/WorkBuilding

Abuildingthatcontainsasingleunit(e.g.,studio,

loft, or one bedroom)

 consisting of both a

commercial/officeandar esidentialcomponent.

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(7) CommercialBuilding

A building designed for a single tenant with a

commercial use. Depending on the zone district,

the scale of the structure can vary from a few

thousand square feet (e.g., a coffee  shop) to

several hundred thousand square

 feet (e.g., a

department store). A single tenant  commercial

building may be developed as a stand‐alone

structure or be incorporated into a  larger

commercialcenter.

(8) NeighborhoodCommercialCenter

A multi‐tenant building or buildings designed to

accommodate a mix of convenience‐oriented

retail uses and services. Intended to

support and

integrate with neighborhoods, neighborhood

commercial centers have a modest, pedestrian‐

orientedscaleandtypicallydonotexceed150,000

square feet in total. Neighborhood commercial

centersmaycontainasmallanchorsuchasapharmacyorsmallgrocery.

(9) CommunityCommercialCenter

A building or buildings designed to provide a

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verticalorhorizontalmixofuseswithgroundfloor

commercial, service, or retail and upper‐floor 

commercial or service.Depending on the zone

district,totalsquarefootagerangesfro m100,000

s.f.to300,000s.f.

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(10) Mixed‐UseCenter

A building designed to provide a vertical mix of

uses with ground floor commercial, service, or

retail and upper‐floor commercial, service, or

residential.

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(11) OfficeandFlexOffice

A building designed for office use that may be

occupied by  one or more tenants for

business uses

that may include accessory retail uses.May also

include flex office that is a building designed to

provide a vertical or horizontal mix of uses with

ground‐floorofficeorretail.

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(12) Industrial

A building designed for  industrial use including

manufacturing,warehousing,andoffice.

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(13) Civic

A buildi ng

 designed to house public, civic, or institutional

uses.

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Sec.94‐38 UseSpecificDimensionalStandards

(a)

PatioHomes

Patiohomesshallmeetthefollowingdimensionalstandards:

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a. Theminimumfrontyardsetbackshallbe25feet.

b. Noaccessorybuildingsshallbelocatedinfrontyards.

(2) SideYard

a. Thereshallbeasideyardoneachsideofthestructuresofnolessthanfivefeetin

width.

b. Forcornerparcels,thereshall

beasetbackof15feetalongstreetfrontage.

c. Noaccessorybuildingsshallbelocatedinthesideyards.

(3) RearYard

a. Thereshallbearearyardhavingadepthofnotlessthan25feet.

b. Accessoryb uildingsshallnotbelessthanfivefeetfromany

rearparcelline, andthere

shallbeaminimumof15feetbetweenstructures.

(4) LotArea

Theparcelareaforazeroparcellinepatiohomeshallbenolessthan4,000squarefeet.

(b)

Timeshare

(1) MaximumDensity

The maximum numberof timeshare dwellingunits within a planned development  (PD) District

shallnotexceedthenumbercalculatedbymultiplyingtheentireareaofthepropertytobeused

fortimes harepurposesbythemaximumdensityshownbyTable94‐79.1,except assetforthin

the

 exceptions listed 94‐79(b)(2‐4). The number of timeshare units may be distributed in any

manner over the timeshare portion of the PD consistent with the intent and provisions  of this

chapter.ThedevelopmentplanshallspecifydistributionoftimeshareunitsforthePDasawhole

or for subareas

within the PD as appropriate. In making its determination regarding the

distributionoftimeshareunits,theBoardmayconsidercompatibilityoftimesharedensitieswith

otheruseswithinthedistrictaswellasoutsidethedistrict,theimpactoftimesharedensitieson

publicfacilitiesandservices,andtheconsistencywiththemaster

planandotheradoptedplans

andpolicies.

Table94.79‐1:TimeshareDensity

AbuttingZoningDistrict MaximumTimeshareDensity AdditionalStandards

LDR 6DU/acre 94‐78(c)(2)

MDR 12DU/acre 94‐78(c)(3)

HDR 20DU/acre

 94‐78(c)(4)

NC/CC/MU 32DU/acre ‐‐

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D/ENT/BUS 32DU/acre ‐‐

I 32DU/acre ‐‐

(2) TimeshareUnitsAbuttingLDRDistricts

Themaximumdensityoftimesharedwellingunitswithin300feetofanabuttingLDRdistrict

maybeincreasedto12DU/acre,butonlyunderthefollowingcircumstances:

a. Nobuildingwithin300feetofanabuttingLDRzoningdistrictshallexceedtwostories

inheight.

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b. Allbuildings mustbe set backfrom anLDR zoningdistrictanadditional 25feetfor

each two DU/acre in excess of six DU/acre to provide additional buffering. Such

additionalbufferingshallbeinexcessofthe100feetminimumbufferingrequiredby

thisCodeandshallbeprovided

alongtheentireboundarycommontotheLDRzoning

district.

c. Themaximumdensityoftimesharedwellingunitslocatedmorethan300feetfrom

anabuttingLDRzoningdistrictshallbe32DU/acre.

(3) TimeshareUnitsAbuttingMDRDistricts

Themaximumdensityoftimesharedwellingunitswithin300feetofan

abuttingMDRdistrict

maybeincreasedto20DU/acre,butonlyunderthefollowingcircumstances:

a. Nobuildingwithin300feetofanabuttingMDRzoningdistrictshallexceedtwostories

inheight.

b. Allbuildingsmustbesetbackfroman MDRzoningdistrictanadditional25feetfor

each two DU/acre in excess of ten DU/acre to provide additional buffering. Such

additionalbufferingshallbeinexcessofthe100feetminimumbufferingrequiredby

this Code and shall be provided along the entire boundary com mon to the MDR

zoningdistrict.

c. Themaximumdensityoftimesharedwellingunits

locatedmorethan300feetfrom

anabuttingMDRzoningdistrictshallbe32DU/acre.

(4) TimeshareUnitsAbuttingHDRDistricts

Themaximumdensity oftimesharedwellingunitswithin200feetofanabuttingHDRdistrict

maybeincreasedto32DU/acre,butonlyunderthefollowingcircumstances:

a. No

buildingwithin200feetofanabuttingHDRzoningdistrictshallexceedfourstories

inheight.

b. AllbuildingsmustbesetbackfromanHDRzoningdistrictanadditional25feetfo r

each four DU/acre in excess of 16 DU/acre to pr ovide additional buffering. Such

additionalbufferingshallbein

excessofthe100feetminimumbufferingrequiredby

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thisCodeandshallbeprovi dedalongtheentireboundarycommontotheHDRzoning

district.

c. Themaximumdensityoftimesharedwellingunitslocatedmorethan200feetfrom

anabuttingHDRzoningdistrictshallbe32DU/acre.

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Sec.94‐39 Reserved

Sec.94‐40 Reserved

Sec.94‐41 Reserved

Sec.94‐42 Reserved

Sec.94‐43 Reserved

Sec.94‐44 Reserved

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ArticleIVUses

Sec.94‐45 TableofPermittedUses

(a) Purpose

Table94‐45.1liststheusesallowedwithinallbasezoningdistricts.Allusesaredefinedinthischapteras

wellasadditionalstandardsforspecificuses.ApprovalofauselistedinTable94‐45.1andcompliance

withtheapplicableuse‐specificstandardsforthatuseauthorizesthatuseonly.

Developmentoruseofa

propertyforanyotherusenotspecificallyallowedinTable94‐45.1isprohibitedunlesstheuse isclassified 

bytheplanninganddevelopmentdirectorpursuanttoSection94‐45(e),below.

(b)

ExplanationofTableAbbreviations

(1) PermittedBy‐RightUses

/P/inacellindicatesthattheuseispermittedbyrightinthezonedistrict.Permitteduses

aresubjecttoallother applicableregulationsofthisCode,includingtheuse‐specificstandards

inSection94‐46.

(2) SpecialUses

/S/inacellindicatesthat

theuseisallowedinthezonedistrictonlyifreviewedandapproved

asaspecialuseinaccordancewiththeproceduresofthischapter.Specialusesaresubject

toallotherapplicableregulationsofthischapter,includingtheuse‐specificstandards.

(3) ProhibitedUses

Ablankcellindicatesthat

theuseisprohibitedinthezonedistrict.

(c)

Use‐SpecificStandards

Regardlessofwhetherauseisallowedbyrightorasaspecialusetheremaybeadditionalstandardsthat

areapplicabletotheuse.Theexistenceoftheseuse‐specificstandardsisnote dthrough across‐reference

in the last column of the table.Cross‐references refer to Section 94

‐46, Use‐Specific Standards, or a

specificzonedistrict.Thesestandardsapplyinalldistrictsunlessotherwisespecified.

(d)

TableOrganization

In Table 94‐45.1, land uses and activities are classified into general “use categories” and specific “use

types”basedoncommonfunctional,product,orphysicalcharacteristics,suchasthetypeandamountof

activity, the type of  customers or residents, how goods  or services are sold or delivere d, and site

conditions.

Thisclassificati on providesasystematicbasisforassigningpresentandfuturelandusesinto

appropriatezoningdistricts.Thisclassificationdoesnotlisteveryuseoractivitythatmayappropriately

exist within each category, and specific uses maybe listed in one category when they mayreasonably 

havebeenlistedin

oneormoreothercategories.Theusecategoriesareintendedmerelyasanindexing

toolandarenotregulatory.

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(e)

ClassificationofNewandUnlistedUses

Thecityrecognizesthatnewtypesoflandusewilldevelopandforms oflandusenotanticipatedinthis

Codemayseektolocateinthecity.Whenapplicationismadeforausecategoryorusetypethat isnot 

specificallylistedinTable94‐45.1,theplanningand

developmentdirectorshallmake adeterminationas

totheappropriateclassificationofanyneworunlistedformoflanduseinthefollowingmanner:

(1) The planninganddevelopmentdirectorisauthorizedtoclassifyusesonthebasisofthe

usecategory,sub‐categoryandspecificusetypedescriptionsof

thischapter.

(2) Whenausecannotbereasonablyclassifiedintoausecategory,subcategoryorspecific

usetype,orappearsto fitintomultiplecategories,subcategoriesorspecific usetypes,

theplanni nganddevelopmentdirectorisauthorizedtodeterminethemostsimilarand

thusmostappropriateusecategory,subcategoryor

specificusetypebasedontheactual

or projected characteristics of the principal use or activity in relationship to the use

category, subcategory and specific use type descriptions provided in this section. In

makingsuchdeterminations,theplanninganddevelopmentdirectormustconsider:

a. Thetypesofactivitiesthatwill

occurinconjunctionwiththeuse;

b. Thetypesofequipmentandprocessestobeused;

c. Theexistence,numberandfrequencyofresidents,customersoremployees;

d. Parkingdemandsassociatedwiththeuse;and

e. Otherfactorsdeemedrelevanttoausedetermination. 

(3) Ifausecanreasonablybe

classifiedinmultiplecategories,subcategoriesorspecificuse

types,the planningand development directormustcategorize the useinthecategory ,

subcategoryorspecificusetypethatprovidesthemostexact,narrowestandappropriate

“fit.”

(4) If the planning and development director is unable to determine the appropriate use

category

for a proposed use, the planning and development director is authorized to

submit the request to the Planning Commission for review and determination.The

planninganddevelopmentdirectorshalldenypermitsandcertificatesforoccupancyof

theproposedusependingPlanning Commissiondetermination.

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Table94‐45.1PermittedUses

UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

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Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

Residential



HouseholdLiving



Dwelling 

 Single‐Family,Detached P P P P P 

 Single‐Family,Attached(3or

moreunits)

P P PP   

 Single‐Family,Duplex P P P P 

 Single‐Family,PatioHome P P P  94‐46(b)

 Multi‐Family P P P P P 94‐46(b)

 HomeOccupation P P P P P  94‐46(b)

 Live/Work P P P P P 94‐46(b)

 Loft P P P

 ManufacturedHome P P P  94‐47(d)

 ModularHousing S S S S 

 MobileHome S  94‐47(e)

GroupLiving 

CongregateLivingFacility/Senior

Housing

  P P P P   94‐46(b)

GroupHome P  94‐46(b)

Nursing,Convalescent,andRestHome P P P P

ShelterCareFacility S P  94‐46(b)

CivicandInstitutional 

CommunityServices 

CemeteryandMausoleum S S S S S S  S

FuneralHome/Parlor P 

Civic,Social,andFraternal

Organizations

  P P P   

CommunityCenter S P P P P

CulturalInstitutions P P P P P

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Table94‐45.1PermittedUses

UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

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Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

GovernmentOfficesandFacilities P P P P P P P 94‐13

PublicServiceFacilities P P P P P

ReligiousAssembly S S S P P P P P 94‐46(c)

DayCareFacilities 

FamilyDayCareHome S S S P P 94‐46(c)

GroupDayCareHome P P P P 94‐46(c)

ChildCareCenter P P P P 94‐46(c)

EducationalFacilities 

School,PrimaryorSecondary,Publicor

Private

S S S P P P   94‐46(c)

School,Vocational‐TechnicalandTrade S P P P 94‐46(c)

UniversityorCollege S P P P 94‐46(c)

HealthCareFacilities 

AlcoholandDrugAbuseTreatment

Facility

  S S    

Hospital P P 94‐46(c)

MedicalandDentalOfficesandClinics P P P P P

UrgentCareFacility P P

ParksandOpenSpace 

ParkandPlayground S S S S S S S S S S S S

AthleticArea S S S S P P P

PublicRecreationAreasandFacilities S S S S S S S S S S S S

Transportation 

AirportandPassengerTerminal S S  S P

ParkandRideLot S S S S S S P P

BusGarageandEquipment

Maintenance

  P P

BusTerminal P P P P P P

Utility 

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Table94‐45.1PermittedUses

UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

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Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

Utility 

 MajorFacilities/ServiceYard S S  S P 94‐46(c)

 MinorFacilities/Office S S S S S P P P P P 94‐46(c)

WirelessCommunicationFacility 

AntennaandAntennaSupportStructure S S S S S P P

TelecommunicationsTowerand

Facility

 S   S   S S

Commercial 

AnimalSalesandService 

PetGrooming P P P P

PetShop P P P P P

Kennel P P  94‐46(d)

Shelter S S 

Stables S S 



VeterinaryServices 



 IndoorOnly P P P 94‐46(d)

 WithOutdoorFacilities P  94‐46(d)

Office 

BusinessandProfessional P P P P P P

RecreationandEntertainment,

Outdoor

            

AmusementParkorThemePark S  S P

ENTadditionalusesand

standardstobeadded

RecreationandEntertainment,

Outdoor

  S S S P

Marina 

 Private S S S S S

 Public S S S S S

RecreationandEntertainment,Indoor 

AmusementParlor/Arcade P P P P 94‐46(d)

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UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

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Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

FortuneTelling  P P

RecreationandEntertainment,Indoor P P P P

Theater P P P P 94‐46(d)

CommercialServices 

CommercialServices,General P P P P P P

EatingandDrinking 

 Brewery,DistilleryorWinery P P P P P P 94‐46(d)

 FoodTruckCourt S S S S S 94‐46(d)

 Microbrewery P P P P P P 94‐46(d)

 Restaurant P P P P P P P 94‐46(d)

WithDrive‐Thru P P P P 94‐54(j) vehiclestacking

FinancialServices 

 AlternativeFinancialServices P  94‐47(b)



AutomatedTellerMachineP P P P P P

94‐46(d),94‐54(j)

vehiclestacking

 FinancialInstitution P P P P P 94‐46(d)

Withdrive‐thru P P P 94‐54(J) vehiclestacking

Off‐PremisesContacts(OPC) P  P

AdultEntertainmentS 94‐47(a)

RetailSales 

 Retail,General P P P P P P P

Withdrive‐thru P P P P 94‐54(j) vehiclestacking

 Drug‐storeorPharmacy P P P P P P P

 Withdrive‐thru P P P P 94‐54(j) vehiclestacking



HomeSupplyandLumberyard     P   P P

94‐47(f),outdoor

storage

 PlantNurseryand

Greenhouse

 P   P P   P P

94‐47(f),outdoor

storage

 ThriftStore P P  94‐46(d)

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UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

CON A LDR MDR HDR NC CC MU D ENT BUS I

Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

PersonalServices 

 Barber[shop],BeautyShop,

Spa

  P P P P P P

 DryCleaner/Laundromat/

LaundryServiceStation

  P P P P P P



 Withdrive‐thru P P P P 94‐54(j) vehiclestacking

 MassageEstablishment P P P P P

 Studio

–

Art,Fitness,Music,

Dance

  P P P P P P

 TattooParlor P P P

LodgingEstablishment 

BedandBreakfastInn P P P P P P

Cabins P 

Campground&VehiclePark S S S 

HotelandMotel P P P P P

TimeshareUnit P P P P

VehiclesandEquipment 

CarWash P  P P 94‐46(e)

CommercialVehicles 

 RentalServices P  P P 94‐46(e)

 RepairServices P  P P 94‐46(e)

 Sales P  P P 94‐46(e)

PersonalVehicles 

 RentalServices P  P P 94‐46(e)

 RepairServices P  P P 94‐46(e)

 Sales P  P P 94‐46(e)

 CommercialParking P P P P P

ServiceStations P P P P P 94‐46(e)

 AccessoryCarWash P P P P P 94‐46(e)

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Table94‐45.1PermittedUses

UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

CON A LDR MDR HDR NC CC MU D ENT BUS I

Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

 ElectricVehicleCharging

Station

  P P P P P P P

94‐46(e)

TruckStop  P 94‐46(e)

Industrial 

IndustrialServices 

BuildingMaintenance,Salesand

Service

  P P

ConstructionContractor  P P 94‐49(d);

DataCenter  P P

DigitalProductionP P

MedicalandResearchLaboratoryP P

WreckerServiceP 94‐46(f)

EnergyProductionandNatural

ResourceExtraction

            

EnergyProduction,Renewable

 CogenerationFacilityS

 SolarArray S  S S



WindEnergy

Commercial

 S    S S

WindEnergySmall S  S S

MiningandQuarrying S  S

Oil,Gas,andMineralExplorationand

Production

 S    S

ManufacturingandAssembly 

Artisan/Light  P P

General 

 GeneralManufacturingP

 Publishing  P P

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Table94‐45.1PermittedUses

UseCategory

Ag/Residential Mixed‐Use|Non‐Residential

SupplementalUse

Standards

Subcategory

CON A LDR MDR HDR NC CC MU D ENT BUS I

Note: This reference is to

use‐specificstandardsonly,

other code requirements

mayapply

 SpecificUseType

 WeldingandAutomobile

BodyShop

   P 94‐46(f)

Heavy 

 HeavyManufacturingP 94‐46(f)

Wholesale,Storage,andDistribution 

FreightTerminalandWarehouseP 94‐46(f)

Warehouse 

 Commercial(Non‐hazardous)  P P

 Self‐Storage/Personal

Property

  P   P P 94‐46(f)

WholesaleSalesandDistribution  P P

WasteandSalvage 

AutomobilePartsRecycling  P

RecyclingCollectionFacility



 P

Agricultural 

Agritainment P  94‐46(g)

AnimalRaising,FarmorDomesticUseP     

Min.lotsize5acres;

BransonMunicipalCode

Ch.14;94‐81(f)

Needtodiscussanimals

CropRaising  P     

Notpermittedinfront

yard

CommunityGarden P P P P P P P 94‐46(g)

CommercialLivestock P  P Min.lotsize20acres

FarmProductsWarehouseandStorage P  P

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Sec.94‐46 UseandStructureStandards

(a) GenerallyApplicableStandards

Thefollowingstandardsareapplicabletoallusesandstructures:

(1) Nostructureshallbeerectedorstructurallyalteredforuse,norshallanystructureorland

be used or changed in  use which does not comply with all of the district regulations

establishedbythetitleforthedistrictin

whichthestructureorlandislocated.

(2) Nobuilding,oranyadditionthereto,shallbeerectedoverorunderanypublicseweror

public utility lines, nor upon any platted or recorded easement, unless permission is

granted,inwriting,bythecityorthepublicutilitywhoselinesare

involved.

(3) Unless otherwise approved as  a special event pursuant to this code, no portable

platforms, tables, stands or other such temporary structures or fabrications shall be

erectedinanydistrictforthepurposeofestablishingabusiness,whetherpermanentor

temporaryandnovehiclesshallbeusedforalike

purposeunless classifiedasafoodtruck.

(b)

ResidentialUses

(1) Dwelling,Live/Work

a. Thebusinessownerandtheresident’soccupantintheresidentialportionofthelive‐

workunitmustbethesameperson.

b. In the Downtown district, the residential living portion of the live/work unit is not 

permittedonthefirstfloor.

c. Thenonresidentialportionofa

live‐workunitmaybeonlyacommercialretail,office, 

personalservices,orprofessionalservicesandcounselingactivityasdefinedin these

regulations.

d. ScaleofNonresidentialUse.Thefloorareaofthenonresidentialportionoftheuse

shallnotexceed2,500squarefeet.

e. HistoricStructures.If locatedwithin

anexistinghistoricstructure, thefloor areaof

thenonresidentialportionofthestructureshallnotexceed5,500squarefeet.

f. HoursofOperationforNonresidentialUse.Thenonresidentialportionoftheuseshall

notoperatebetweenthehoursof9:00PMand8:00AM.

g. Multiple Units. Multiple live‐work

 units may be located on a block face only if

developedasacontiguousgroupwithoneunitlocatedonacornerlot,andwithno

morethanfiveunitsin thegroup.

h. NoDrive‐ThroughActivity.Theuseshallnotincludeadrive‐throughcomponent.

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(2) Dwelling,Timeshare,IntervalOwnership,orFractionalFee(“Timeshare”)

a. All units to be converted to timesharing shall comply with the city’s adopted fire,

health,andbuildingcodes.

b. Allunits to be convertedto timesharing shall complywith therequirementsofthe

zonedistrictinwhichtheyarelocated

andallotherapplicablestandardsofthecode.

c. The marketing and sales practices for a timeshare development shall not include

solicitationofprospectivepurchasersof timeshareunitsonanystreet,walkingmall,

courtyard,orotherpublicpropertyorfacility.

d. Theparkingrequirementforatimesharedevelopmentshallbecalculated

byapplying

the parking standard for the underlying zone district for lodge uses.The parking

requirementshallbecalculatedbasedonthemaximumnumberofproposedlock‐off

units in the development,  unless an appropriate level of guest transportation

services,suchasvans,carshare, or shuttlevehicles are offered  as

analternativeto

havingownersandguestsusingtheirownvehiclesinthecity.

e. Theownerofa timeshareshallbeprohibitedfromstoringavehicleinaparkingspace

on‐sitewhennotusingthetimeshare.

(3) CongregateCare/SeniorLiving

a. Themaximumnumberofdwellingunitsshallcomply

withthezonedistrictinwhich

thefacilityislocated.

b. Privateopenspaceshallbeprovidedasfollows:

c. Groundlevelunitsshallbeprovidedaminimumof100sq.ft.ofprivateyardwitha

minimuminteriordimensionof10feet.

d. Upperlevelunitsshallbeprovided

aminimumof70sq.ft.balcony,withaminimum

dimensiononatleastonesideofeightfeet.

(4) GroupHomes

a. GrouphomesshallcomplywiththerequirementsfoundintheMissouriStatutesand

regulationsforgrouphomes.

b. Grouphomesshallnotbelocatedcloserthan1,320feet

fromanothergrouphome,

shallbeusedexclusivelyfornomorethaneightper s ons,andshallbeincompliance

withallcity,state,andfederalbuilding,health,safety,andfirecodeprovisions.

c. ReasonableAccommodationbyCityAdministrator

Inconsiderationof

therequirementoftheFederalFairHousingAct(“FHA”)(42U.S.C.

§3601etseq.)thatlocalgovernmentsmakereasonableaccommodationsinorderto

permit housing for persons with disabilities, the city Administrator, in consultation

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with the city Attorney, is  authorized to approve minor modifications of building

setbacks, height, lot coverage or occupancy limits in order to provide reasonable

accommodation for grouphomes without the need foran additional hearing.The

city Administrator may approve a  reasonable accommodati on other than that

requested by the applicant

if the city Administrator concludes that an alternative

accommodationwouldhavefewerimpactsonadjacentneighborhoods.Thedecision

of the city Administrator regarding a FHA application for a reasonable

accommodation shall contain written  findings of fact as to the need for the

accommodationandtheauthoritytoapprovetherequestedaccommodation.

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(5) ShelterCareFacility

a. PhysicalCharacteristics

Allshelterfacilitiesshallmeetthefollowingrequirements:

(i) Compliance withapplicab le  state and local housing, building, and fire code

requirements.

(ii) The facility shall have on‐site security during all hours when the shelter is

open.

(iii) Facilitiesshallprovideexteriorlighting

onpedestrianpathwaysandparking

lotareasonthe property.Lightingshallreflect away fromresidential areas

andpublicstreets.

(iv) Facilitiesshallprovidesecureareasforpersonalproperty.

(v) Iftheemergencyshelterisproposedinconjunctionwithareligiousfacility,

theareautilizedforemergencyshelterfacilitiesmaynot

exceedfiftypercent

ofthetotalfloorareausedforthereligiousfacility.

(vi) Whereadaycarefacility,elementaryschoolormiddleschoolisoperatedon

thesamesiteasanemergencyshelter,thedaycareandschoolfacilitiesmust

be separated from the emergency shelter facilities by means

to prevent

accessfromonefacilitytotheother.

b. LimitedNumberofBedsperFacility

(i) Shelterfacilitiesaccessorytoareligious facilityshallnotexceedtwentybeds.

(ii) All othershelterfacilitiesshallnotexceedfortybeds.

c. LimitedTermsofStay

Themaximumtermofstayingatan

emergencyshelterissixmonthsinaconsecutive

twelve‐monthperiod.

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d. Parking

Theshelterfacilityshallprovideon‐siteparkingatarateoftwospacesperfacilityfor

staff plus one space per ten occupants allowed at the maximum capacity.The

planninganddevelopmentdirectormayreduceorwaivethisrequirementwhereon‐

streetparkingisreasonablyavailable.

ShelterFacilityManagement

Amanagementplanisrequiredforallshelterstoaddressmanag ementexperience,

good neighbor  issues, transportation, client supervision, client services, and food

services. Such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the planning and

developmentdirectorpriortooperationoftheshelter.Theplanshallincludea

floor

plan that demonstrates compliance with the physical standards of this Code. The

operatorofeachsheltershallannuallysubmitthemanagementplantotheplanning

anddevelopmentdirectorwithupdatedinformationforreviewandapproval.

(c)

CivicandInstitutionalUses

(1) FamilyDayCareHome

Afamilydaycarehomemaybeallowedasfollows:

a. Stateandlo cal licensingrequirementsaremet,includingthosepertainingtobuilding,

firesafety,andhealthcodes.

b. Parcelsize,buildingsize,setbacks,and parcelcoverageconformtothoseapplicable

tothezoningdistrict.

Oneoff‐streetparkingspaceisprovidedforeachnonresidentornon‐familymember

employeeinadditiontothetwospacespersingle‐familyorduplexunitrequired.The

residentialdrivewayisacceptableforthispurpose.

d. Iflocatedonamajorarterialstreet,anoff‐streetdrop‐off/pickuparea,

approvedby

thecityengineer,mustbeprovided.

e. Signage,ifany,conformstotherequirementsofthezoningdistrict. 

f. Nostructuralordecorativealterationthatwillalterthesingle‐familycharacterofan

existing residential structure or be incompatible with surrounding residences is

permitted.

g. Afamilydaycare

homemayprovidecarefornomorethantenchildren.

(2) GroupDayCareHomesandChildCareCenter

Agroupchildcarehomeandchildcarecentermaybeallowedasfollows:

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a. Limitationinuseoffamilyresidence.Nogroupchildcarehomeandchildcarecenter

shall be located in a private family residence unless the portion of the residence

wherethechildrenhaveaccessisusedexclusivelyforchildrenduringthehoursthe

centerisinoperationoris

separatefromtheusuallivingquartersofthefamily.

b. Agroupchildcarehomeandchildcarecenterispermittedsubjecttothefollowing

restrictions:

(i) Stateandlocallicensingstandardsandrequirementsaremet.

(ii) Parcelsize, buildingsize,setbacks,screening,andlandscapingshallconform

tothezoningdistrict.

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(iii) Structureshallmeetbuilding,sanitation,health,trafficsafety,andfiresafety

coderequirements.

(iv) A minimum of one off‐street parking space shall be provided for each

employee, plus an off‐street drop‐off/pickup area, as approved by the city

engineer. An on‐site vehicle turnaround, or separate entrance

and exit

points,and passenger loading area  must be provided and approved by the

cityengineer.

(v) Signage,ifany,conformstotherequirementsofthezoningdistrict.

(vi) Asolidfenceatleastsixfeethighmustbeinstalled alongeachsideyardand

rearyardparcelline.

(vii) No

structuredareaforactiveplayorplaystructuresmaybelocatedinafront

yardorwithintenfeetofasideorrearparcelline.

(viii) The site must be landscaped in a manner compatible with adjacent

residences,asapprovedbytheplanninganddevelopmentdirector.

(ix) Nostructural

ordecorativealterationth atwillaltertheresidentialcharacter

ofanexistingresidentialstructureusedforagroupdaycarehomeorachild

care center is permitted. Any new  or remodeled structure must be

designatedtobecompatiblewiththeresidentialcharacterofthesurrounding

neighborhood.

(x) Agroupday

carehomeorachildcarecentershallnotbelocatedwithin300

feetofanothergroupdaycarehomeorachildcarecenter,excludinganyday

carethatisanaccessoryuseinalicense‐exemptfacility.

(3) Hospital

a. The application shall be accompanied by written proof

that the proposal meets all

federal,state,andcountyregulations.

b. Aminimumof25percentofthenetlotareashallbeprovidedinopenspace.

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c. Aminimumofthree‐fourthsofthetotalopenspacerequirementshallbeprovidedas 

frontageopenspacetoprovideasettingforthebuilding,visualcontinuitywithinthe

community,andavarietyofspacesinthestreetscape.Thefrontageopenspaceshall

notberequiredtoexceed50

squarefeetperonefootofpublicstreetfrontageand

shallnotbelessthan30squarefeetperonefootofpublicstreetfrontage.

d. Theremainderoftherequiredopenspaceshallbeprovidedincommonopenspace.

e. When the height of the building exceeds 50 feet, the

 following yard requirements

shallapply:

(i) Asideorrearyardofnot  lessthan100feetshallbemaintainedwherethe

sideorrearofthelotabutsalowdensityresidentialdistrictorabutsanalley

thatisadjacenttoalowdensityresidentialdistrict.The100feet

mayinclude

thewidthofthealley.

(ii) A sideorrearyardofnotless than75feetshallbemaintainedwheretheside

orrearofthelotabutsahighdensityresidentialdistrictorabutsanalleythat

isadjacenttoahighdensityresidentialdistrict.The75

feetmayincludethe

widthofthealley.

f. Pedestrianentrancesshall:

(i) Beclearlydistinctivefromtheremainderofthebuilding,andbereadilyvisible

fromthepublicstreet;and

(ii) Includeanextendedfound ationbasetoprovideapatientdrop‐offareaofa

minimum900sq.ft.,

extendingaminimum20‐feetmeasuredperpendicular

fromthepatiententrancedoor.

g. Heliports shall be located in a manner to minimize the noise impacts on abutting

residentialuses,accordingtothefollowingpreferences:

(i) FirstPreference:Groundonsideofbuildingoppositeanyabuttingresidential

areas.

(ii) SecondPreference:Roof

levelofbuildinglessthanthehighestpointonside

ofbuildingawayfromresidentialareas.

(iii) ThirdPreference:Roofattopofbuilding.

h. Liquid oxygen and other similar materials stored outdoors and in bulk shall be

screened from ground‐level view by the building, screen wall, or screen

walls in

combinationwithlandscapematerials.

(4) Library

Inallresidentialzonedistricts,theuseshallabutanarterialstreet.Librariesarepermitted

giftandcoffeeshopsasaccessoryuses.

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(5) PublicService

Inallresidentialzonedistricts,theuseshallabutanarterialstreet.

(6) ReligiousAssembly

a. AccessoryUses

(i) Usesaccessorytothereligiousassemblyshallmeetthestandardsapplicable

totheuseasiftheuseisaprincipaluse.

(ii) Usesaccessorytoareligious

assemblyuseinaresidentialdistrict,otherthan

shelterfacilities,mayonlyoperatebetween9:00AMand9:00PMbyright;

andbetween9:00PMand9:00AMsubjecttoaspecialusepermit.

b. ExistingStructure

Iftheuseisproposedtobelocatedinanexistingstructure,anystorefront

windows

anddoorsshallremainandallwindowsshallbetransparent.

c. ParkingandAccess

(i) Parkingforthereligiousassemblyuse andanyaccessoryuseshallbeforthe

usethathasthegreatestparkingrequirement.

(ii) Accessshallbeprovidedasfollows:1 ‐200seatsshallhaveaccess

fromlocal

orresidentialstreets;201‐1000seatsshallhaveaccessfromacollectorstreet

orhigher;1001seatsandovershallhaveaccessfromanarterialstreet.

(7) Schools

Alluses  under  the educational facilities category in Table 94‐45.1shall have their principal

vehicularentranceandexitonan

arterialorcollectorstreet;vehi cularingressandegressto

localstreetsisprohibited.

(d)

CommercialUses

(1) AmusementParlor/Arcade

a. PrimaryorAccessoryUse

Thisshallbeaprimaryusewheresixormoregamesormachinesarelocatedonapremise,or

anaccessoryusewherefewerthansixgamesormachinesarelocatedonapremise.

b. StandardsforPrimaryUse

(i) Thereshallbe

permittedonevideo/amusementmachineforeach15square

feetofpublicfloorspaceincludingthespaceoccupiedbythemachine.

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(ii) No noise or vibration that is detectable without the aid of any mechanical

device or instrument shall be allowed beyond the outer perimeter of the

building.

(iii) Noarcadeshallbelocatedwithina1,00 0footradiustoanypublicorprivate

gradeschool(GradesK‐12).

(iv) On‐

sitesecurityshall  beprovidedboth inthearcadeand in theparking lot 

servingthearcade.

c. StandardsforAccessoryUse

(i) Thereshallbenooutdooradvertisingorsigningoftheaccessoryuse.

(ii) The floor area devoted to the accessory use shall not impinge or obstruct

normalpedestrian

trafficwithinthebuildingandshallnotexceed10percent

ofthepublicfloorareaoftheprimarybusiness.

(iii) No noise or vibration that is detectable without the aid of any mechanical

device or instrument will be allowed beyond the outer perimeter of the

location.

(iv) Noadditionalparking

shallberequiredforanaccessoryuse.

(2) AnimalSalesandServiceswithOutdoorActivityAreas

Any outdoor activity areas such as kennels, runs, or exercise areas shall be subject to the

following.

a. GeneralRequirements

Thefacilitiesshall:

(i) Onlybeusedbetweenthehoursofseven7:00AMto

7:00PM;

(ii) Besupervisedbyqualifiedpersonnel;

(iii) Belocatedatleast300feetfromanyresidentialzone;

(iv) Not cause loud and incessant noise or fouling of the air by odor thereby

creating annoyance or discomfort to the neighbors or others in close

proximity;

(v) Notfosteran

excessivenumberoffliesorotherinsects;and

(vi) Not otherwise cause any unsanitary conditions in the enclosure(s) or the

surroundingswheretheanimalsarekept.

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(i) Allfacilities,includingpens,kennels,cages,andexerciseruns,intheNC,CC,

MU, and D districts  shall be maintained within a completely enclosed,

soundproofbuildingsothat,tothemaximumextentfeasible,noiseandodor

arenotdetectableoff‐premises.

(ii) Facilities in the A district may have

outdoor facilities, including runs and

exerciseareas,butsuchfacilitiesmustnotbelocatedwithin1,000feetofany

residentialdistrict.

c. VeterinaryClinic,large(withoutdoorruns)

(i) Facilities in the A district may have outdoor facilities, including runs and

exerciseareas,butsuchfacilitiesmustnotbelocatedwithin

1,000feetofany

residentialdistrict.

(ii) In allotherdistrictsall facilities, includingpens,kennels,cages,andexercise

runsshallbemaintainedwithinacompletelyenclosed,soundproofbuilding

sothat,tothemaximumextentfeasible,noiseandodorarenotdetectable

off‐premises.

(3) EatingandDrinking

a. Outdoor

Seating,on‐site

Eating and drinking establishments allowed under this code may provide outdoor

seatingareas,including rooftopseating,forcustomers following  designreviewand

issuanceofaliquorlicensewhereapplicable.Theapprovalofoutdoorseating shall

bereviewedagainstthefollowingcriteria:

(i) Outdoorcustomerseatingareasaresubject

toallapplicablebuildingsetback

requirements and must abut the buildingwall or roofarea of the principal

building;

(ii) Outdoor seating areas may not occupy required  parking spaces or parking

areaaccessaisles;

(iii) Anoutdoorseating areaexceeding10%of theindoorbuilding floorarea is

counted as

floor area for purposes of determining off‐street parking and

loadingrequirements;and

(iv) Whenoutdoorseatingislocatedonalotabuttingaresidentialdistrict,noise

emanating from any outdoor seating areas may not exceed 65 db(A), as

measuredlongthecommonlotlineatthetopoftherequired

screeningwall

orfence

(v) In approving outdoor seating, the Planning Commission may impose

reasonableconditionsrelatingtolocation,configuration,lighting,andother

operational features of the use to ensure compatibility with surrounding

uses,maintenance,sound,andcompliancewithotherapplicableCitycodes.

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b. SidewalkCafé

Maybepermittedunderthefollowingconditions:

(i) Theareaofoccupancymustbeabuttingandcontiguoustotherestaurantin

whichfoodpreparation,sanitation,andrelatedservicesforthesidewalkcafe

willbeperformed.

(ii) A  sidewalk cafe may not be enclosed by fixed walls, unless

such walls are

necessarytocomplywithrequirementstoservealcohol,andshallbeopento

theair,exceptthatitmayhaveacanopy.

(iii) Thereshallbeunimpededsidewalkremainingforpedestrianflowfromthe

faceofthecurbandtheareaoftemporaryoccupancy.

(iv) Thesidewalkcafé

shallbelocatedaminimumoffivefeetfromdrivewayand

alleys,andtenfeetfromintersections.

(v) All curbs, alleys, sidewalks and public rights‐of‐way adjacent to such 

occupationshallbekeptinacleanandorderlycondition.

(4) FinancialServices

a. Banksand financialinstitutions maybe

permitted as anaccessoryto amajor retail

salesestablishmentintheEntertainmentDistrictprovidedthatthebankorfinancial

institutionisnotinaseparate,free‐standingbuilding.

(i) If the bank is to include drive‐through services, a maximum of two drive‐

throughwindowslanesshallbepermitted.

Banksorfinancialinstitutionsthatarelocatedwithin100‐feetofaresidentialzoning

districtshallcomplywiththefollowingrequirements:

(i) The use shall be compatible with the neighborhood and shall not be

detrimentaltothesameduetoincreasedautomobiletraffic,noisegenerated

fromwithinthesite,or

characterofproposedbuilding.

(ii) Themaximumgrossfloorareaofthebuildingshallbe4,000squarefeet.

(5) AutomatedTellerMachines(ATMs)

a. An ATM located away from a bank shall be provided a minimum of two off‐street

parkingspacesexceptwheretheplanninganddevelopmentdirectordeterminesthat

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noparkingisnecessarybecausetheATMistobelocatedinaprimarilypedestrian‐

orientedarea.

b. Trashdisposal.Eachoutdoo rATMshallbeprovidedwithareceptaclesufficientinsize

toaccommodatetrashandanysmokingmaterialsdiscardedbyATMusers.

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(6) Lodging

a. Hotels

(i) Access to guest rooms shall be restricted exclusively to interior corridors,

which shall be accessed via the main lobby of the building or entryways

individuallyequippedwith someformofsecuritycontrolledaccesssystem.

(ii) Thehotel shallinstalland maintain,in properoperatingorder,

surveillance

camerasineachinteriorhallwayandlobby/loungearea,intheparkinglots

and at each exterior door.The cameras shall be placed  so as to provide

visibility to the front and rear exterio rs of the building. Monitors shall be

providedforsecurityandotherhotelpersonnelsothaton‐site

activitiesmay

beviewedatalltimes.Surveillancecamerasshallbeinoperation24hoursa

dayandrecordsofimagesrecordedshallbekeptaminimumof30days.

(iii) Thehotelshallprovidedailyhousekeepingserviceandon‐sitemanagement

24 hours  a day to provide check‐in/check‐

out services, custodial and

maintenanceresponse,orotherguestservices.

(7) Off‐PremiseContacts(OPC)

a. Shallbelocatedinsideabuilding.

b. NoOPCestablishmentmaybeopenedorrelocatedwithin1,000feetofanexisting

OPC establishment as measured lineally between the front door of the two

establishments.

(8)

RetailSalesEstablishment

a. ShallnotmaintainexteriorstorageexceptasprovidedinSection94‐82(e).

b. Retailsalesestablishments thatselllargeitems (e.g.,furniture,appliances,lumber,

etc.)arenotpermittedintheDowntownorEntertainmentdistricts.

(9) Theater

Shalltakeaccessfromanarterialorhigherstreetclassification.

(10) ThriftStore

Allnewthriftstoresshallobservealldevelopmentstandardsoftheunderlyingzoningdistrict,

exceptthattheyshallalsocomplywiththefollowingadditionalstandards:

a. EnclosedActivities.All activitiesshallbecompletelyenclosedwithinthebuildingfor

theuse.

b. Collection/ReceivingArea.Thecollectionareashallbe

locatedonthesideorrearof

thebuilding.Adequatedirectionalsignageshallbeprovidedfromthemainentrance

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to the use to direct individuals to the collection area. The collection area shall be

noticedtoprohibit depositinggoodswhenthestoreisclosed.

(e)

VehiclesandEquipment

(1) AutomobileRepairShop

a. Outsidestorageorrepairworkisnotallowed.

b. Bodyworkandspray painting must beconfined toproperly ventilatedindoor bays

thatshallbeclosedfromtheoutdoorsduringuse.

c. Sales of new and used motor vehicle parts are allowed as an incidental use

 to the

repairshophowever,nooutsidestorageofproductisallowed.

d. Servicebaydoorsshallbelocatedonlyonasideorrearfacade.

e. Allstorageforimpoundedvehicles,andthestorageofvehiclesthatareinoperableor

disabled vehicles for periods greater than  one week, shall

be located within a 

permanentstorageareathatcomplieswiththischapter.

f. Parkingforvehiclestobeserviced,andthathavebeenserviced, shall occuronthe

site.

g. Thereshallbenoon‐sitedismantlingofvehiclesforsalvage.

h. Major vehicle service shall be set back no less

 than 150 feet from any residential

zoningdistrict.

(2) CarWash,FullorSelf‐Service

a. Vacuums,carpet/steamcleaningmachinesandblow ersshallnotbelocatedwithina

requiredsetback.

b. Suchuseshallbesetbacknolessthan100feetfromanyresidentialzoningdistrict.

(3) AccessoryAutomatic

CarWash

Anautomaticcarwashshallbesubjecttothefollowing:

a. Thestructureshallbecompletelyenclosedexceptforvehicleingressandegress.

b. The structure shall not exceed a height of 20 feet or exceed an overall building

dimensionof25feetinwidthand50feetin

length.

c. Thestructure shallbe constructedof building materialsconsistent withthat ofthe

principalbuilding,includingtheroof.

d. The hours of  operation shall be limited to between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, when

locatedadjacenttoanyresidentialzoningdistrict.

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(4) ElectricVehicleChargingStations

a. Classifications

Anelectricvehiclechargingstationisapublicorprivateparkingspace(s)thatis(are)served

bybatterychargingequipmentwiththepurposeoftransferringelectricenergytoabattery

orotherenergystoragedeviceinanelectricvehicle,andisclassifiedbased

onthefollowing

levels:

(i) Level1isconsideredslowcharging,andoperatesonafifteentotwentyamp

breakeronaonehundredtwentyvoltACcircuit.

(ii) Level 2 is  considered medium charging, and operated on a for ty to one

hundredampbreakeronatwohundredfortyvolt

ACcircuit.

(iii) Level3isconsideredfastorrapidcharging,andoperatedonasixtyampor

higher breaker on a four hundred eighty volt or higher three phase  circuit

withspecialgroundingequipment.Level3stationscanalsobereferredtoas

rapid charging stations that are typically

characterized by industrial grade

electricaloutletsthatallowforfasterrechargingofelectricvehicles.

b. WherePermitted

(i) Level1and2electricvehiclechargingstationsareapermitteduseinallnon‐

residentialzoningdistricts.

(ii) Level3electricvehiclechargingstationsareapermitteduseintheCC,BUS,

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andIzoningdistricts,butrequireaspecialusepermitinNC,MU,D,andENT

zoningdistricts.

(iii) BatteryexchangestationsarepermittedintheCCandIzoningdistricts.

c. Standards

(i) Electricvehicle chargingstations utilizingparking stallslocated in aparking

lot, parking  garage, or in

on‐street parking spaces shall comply with the

followingstandards.Duetothefactthetechnologyassociatedwithelectric

vehicles,batteriesandelectricvehiclechargingstationsisrelativelynewand

isanticipatedtochange,andthatthereisalackofmunicipalexperience on

consumerandcommunitypreferencesandattitudeswith

regardtoelectric

vehicles, the planning and development director may authorize variations

fromthesestandards,solongastheintentandgoalofthestandardsandthis

sectionareaddressed.

(ii) Except when located in conjunction with single‐family residences, electric

vehiclechargingstations shallbereservedforparkingand

chargingofelectric 

vehiclesonly.

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(iii) Signage. Each electric vehicle charging station shallbe posted with signage

indicatingthespaceisonlyforelectricvehiclechargingpurposes.Wayfinding

signs conveniently located to guide motorists to the charging stations are

permittedwithapprovaloftheplanninganddevelopmentdirector.

(iv) Accessiblechargingstationsshallbe

locatedinproximitytothebuildingsor

facilityentrances,andshallbeconnectedtoabarrier‐freeaccessiblerouteof

travel.

(v) Equipment mountedonpedestals,lighting posts,bollards,orotherdevices

foron‐streetchargingstationshallbedesignedandlocatedastonotimpede

pedestriantravelorcreatetrip

hazardswithintheright‐of‐way.

(vi) Chargingstationoutletsandconnectorsshallbenolessthanthirty‐sixinches

or no higher than forty‐eight inches from the top of the surface where

mounted,andshallcontainaretractiondeviceoraplacetohangcordsand

connectorsabove

thegroundsurface.

(vii) Equipmentshallbeprotectedbywheelstopsorconcrete‐filledbollards.

d. Notification

Thefollowinginformationshallbepostedatallelectricvehiclechargingstations:

(i) Voltageandamperagelevels;

(ii) Hourofoperationsiftimelimitsortow‐awayprovisionsaretobeenforced

bythe

propertyowner;

(iii) Usagefees;

(iv) Safetyinformation;and

(v) Contact information for reporting when the equipment is not operating or

otherproblems

e. MinimumParkingRequirements

Electricvehiclechargin gstationslocatedwithinparkinglotsorgaragesmaybeincludedinthe

calculationoftheminimumrequiredparkingspacesrequired.

(5) Gasoline/FuelStations

a. Theminimumpublicstreetfrontageshallbe135feetoneachpublicstreetforallnew

fuelingstations.

b. Theminimumwidthfordrivewaysshallbe35feet.Thewidthshallbeexpandedto45

feet whenever the drive way accesses a street with a width of, or

 with a planned

ultimatewidthof,84feetorgreater.Drivewaysshallbenocloserthan150feetfrom

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thenearestintersectingpointofstreetright‐of‐waylines,orasotherwisedetermined

bythecityEngineer.

c. Structuresshallobservetheheightlimitsoftheunderlyingzoningdistrict,exceptthat

canopiesconstructedoverpumpislandslocatedoutsidethebuildableareaofthelot

shallnotexceedamaximum

heightof17feet.

d. Afuelpumpcanopy shall utilize thesamearchitecturaldesignandmaterialsasthe

principalbuilding(s)onthelot.

e. Lightfixturesmountedundercanopiesshallbecut‐offandshieldedsothatthereis

noglareorlightspillageatthepropertyline.Lightsand

fixturesshallnotextendbelow

thesurfaceoftheceilingofthecanopy.

f. Lightsshall notbemountedonthetoporsides(fascias)of thecanopy,andshallnot

beexternallyillumina tedexceptaspartofaninternallyilluminatedsign thatmeets

thestandardsofthethisCode.

(6)

TruckStop/TravelPlaza

a. Minimumparcelsizeshallbe10acressubjecttothefollowingrequirements:

(i) Theprimaryparcelofthetruckstopshallbenotmorethan500feetfromthe

right‐of‐waylimitssurroundingafreewayorexpresswayintersection,withat

least200feetofdirectfrontagealong

thearterialtothepropertyboundary

oftheprimaryparcel;

(ii) Nomorethanonetruckstopshallhaveprimaryaccessfromanyfreewayor

expresswayintersection;and,

(iii) The minimum distance between truck stops shall be 7,000 feet, measured

frompropertylinetopropertyline.

b. Fuel

(i) Anyfueldispenser,perimeterofundergroundstoragetanksorpumpsshall

beaminimumof100feetfromanyresidentialzoningdistrict,andatleast40

feet

fromanypropertylineorpublicrightofwayline.

(ii) Fueling areasforautomobilesandfuelingareasfortrucksmustbeseparated.

Pumpislandcanopiesshallnotexceed22feetinheight.

c. SiteDesign

(i) A15‐foot wide landscapedbuffer area shallbe provided along  all property

lines.Thereshallbenoparkingpermittedwithinthislandscapedbufferarea.

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(ii) A masonrysoundattenuationwallatleastsixfeettallshallbeinstalledalong

allpropertylinesthatabutorareadjacenttoaresidentialzoningdistrictor

use.

(iii) Subsidiarybusinessactivitiesmayincludescales,truckwash,tirerepairand

sales, barber shop, bar, restaurant, showers, convenience store,

truckers

lounge, mini‐theater, laundry, and gasoline and propane dispensing.

Subsidiary business uses at tru ck stops shall comply with the following

standards:

(a) Allactivitiesandoperationsshall beconductedentirelywithinan

enclosedstructure,exceptthedispensingofpetroleumproducts, water

andair from pumpislands andthe provision of

emergency service ofa

minornature.

(b) A truck wash shall be designed with a water col lection and

recyclingsystem;

(c) Vehicleserviceareasshallbecompletelyenclosed;

(d) Servicebaysshallnotopentowardpublicrights‐of‐way;and

(e) Aminimumoffourshowersshallbeprovidedat

truckstopswith

morethan100truckparkingspaces.

d. OvernightparkingisnotallowedunlessElectrifiedParkingSpaces(EPS),alsoknown

astruckstopelectrification,isinstalledforeachovernightspacetoallowtruckdrivers

to provide power to necessary systems such as heating, air conditioning, or

appliances,withoutidling

theengine.

e. A plan must be submitted showing how the truck s top/travel plaza is designed to

prevent any spill from the facility, or from vehicles utilizing the facility, from

contaminatingsoilormigratingoff‐site.Thefacilityshallfullycomplywithallfederal

andstateregulationsregardingthe reporting

andcontainmentofspillsandreleases

ofpetroleumandhazardoussubstances.

(7) VehicleSales/Rental/Leasing

a. Location

Suchuseshallbelocatedonastreetclassifiedasacollectororarterial.

b. OutdoorStorageandDisplayAreas

Outdoor storage and display areas for the sale, rental or lease of vehicles, watercraft or



trailersshallcomplywiththefollowingstandards:

(i) Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from  residential  and mixed‐use

districts byan opaquewa ll or fence at leastsix feetin height,and shall be

constructed of one of the following materials: brick, stone, masonry units,

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woodorsolidvinyl. Woodfencesshall providemasonry columnsnotmore

than30feeton‐center.

(ii) Paved areas reserved for the storage of vehicles, watercraft or trailers  for

sale,rentorleasearenotrequiredtobestripedforindividualspaces. 

(iii) Outdoordisplayareasforvehicles,watercraft

ortrailersshallconformtothe

designstandardsofthischapter.Novehicle,watercraftortrailerforsale,rent

orleaseshalloccupyarequiredparkingspace.

(iv) Notmorethanonevehicle,watercraftortrailerdisplaypadwithinthefront 

yardsetbackshallbepermittedper150linearfeetof

roadfrontage.Thesize

of the pad shall accommodate not more than one vehicle,  watercraft or

trailer.Suchpadmaybeelevated,butnomorethanthreefeetinheightas

measuredfromgradetothehighestpoint.

(f)

IndustrialUses

(1) General

Allindustrialusesshallbesubjecttothefollowingstandards:

a. Alltraffichazardsshallbeminimized;

b. Lightsshallbedirectedawayfromadjoiningresidentialareas;

c. Off‐streetloadingareasshallbeavailableasneeded;and,

d. No dust, smoke, fumes, gas, noxious odor, excessive noise, or

 other atmospheric

effluent shall exceed in intensity at the boundary of the lot of conditions normally 

foundinaresidentialneighborhood.

(2) FreightTerminalandWarehouse

a. Theuseshallbelocatedatleast500feetfromanyresidentialdistrict,school,orchild

carecenter.

b. Theuseshallnot

locatestorageareaswithinarequiredsetbackorperimeterbuffer.

c. Theuseshallhavedirectaccessontoamajorarterialorcollectorstreet.

(3) HeavyManufacturing

a. Heavy manufacturing uses shall be located at least 1,000 feet from any residential

district.

b. Aperimeterbufferofatleast25feet

indepthshallbeprovidedalonganyboundary

withanotherpropertynotzonedforheavyindustry.

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(4) RecyclingCenter

a. Theareausedforrecyclingactivitiesshallbelimitedto500squarefeet.

b. Recyclables may be deposited in refuse‐type containers, storage igloos, kiosks, or

othercontainers.

c. Noprocessingoftherecyclablesshalltakeplaceexceptforthedepositingofmaterials

andthecollection

ofmaterialsfortransporttoadifferentrecyclingcenterorother

locationforsortingandprocessing.

d. Nohouseholdhazardouswasteshallbeacceptedatarecyclingcenter.

e. Theproposedrecycling centercannotremovetherequiredpar kingforthe existing

use.

(5) Self‐Storage

a. SiteLayout

(i) Theminimum

lotareashallbethreeacres.

(ii) Ifseparatebuildingsareconstructed,thereshallbeaminimumseparationof

tenfeetbetweenbuildings.

b. Operation

(i) The only commercial uses permitted on‐site shall be the rental of storage

bays and the pickup  and deposit of goods or property in

dead storage. 

Storagebaysshallnotbeusedtomanufacture,fabricate,orprocessgoods,

toserviceorrepairvehicles,smallenginesorelectricalequipment,orconduct

similarrepairactivities,toconductgaragesalesorretailsalesofanykind,or

toconductanyothercommercialorindustrialactivityonthesite.

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(ii) Individualstoragebaysor private postalboxeswithinaself‐service storage 

facilityuse shallnot be consideredpremises forthe purposeofassigning  a

legaladdress.

(iii) Nomorethanonesecurityorcaretakerquartersmaybedevelopedonthe

site,and shallbe integratedinto thebuilding’s

design.Except asotherwise

authorizedinthissubsectio n,allpropertystoredonthesiteshallbeenclosed

entirelywithinenclosedbuildings.

(iv) Hours of public access to a self‐storage use abutting a residential zoning

district or existing residential use shall be restricted to the hours between

6:00AMand10:00

PM.

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(i) Interior parking shall  be provided in the form of aisleways adjacent to the

storage bays. Aisleways shall be used both for circulation and temporary

customerparkingwhileusingstorage bays.Theminimumwidthofaisleways

shallbe21feetifonly one‐waytraffic ispermitted,and30feet

iftwo‐way

trafficispermitted.

(ii) Theone‐ortwo‐waytrafficflowpatter nsinaislewaysshallbeclearlymarked.

Marking shall consist, at a minimum, of standard  directional signage and

paintedlanemarkingswitharrows.

(iii) Appropriate access and circulation by vehicles and  emergency equipment

shallbeensuredthrough

thedesignofinternalturningradiiofaisleways.

(iv) Allaccesswaysshallbepavedwithasphalt,concrete,orcomparablepaving

materials.

d. BuildingAppearance

(i) Garage doors serving ind ividual storage units shall be perpendicular to a 

publicorprivatestreetsoastonotbevisiblefromadjacentstreets.

(ii) With the exception of a structure used as a security guard or caretaker

quarters,ortheredevelopmentofanexistingstructure,themaximumheight

ofaself‐servicestoragefacilityshallbe20feet.

(iii) Windowsmay notexceed 20percentof anystreet‐facing façade,and shall

notbe

reflective.

e. OpenStorage

Openstorageofrecreationalvehicles,traveltrailers,anddrystorageofpleasureboatsofthe

typecustomarilymaintainedbypersonsfortheirpersonaluseshallbepermittedwithinaself‐

servicestoragefacilityuse,providedthatthefollowi ng standardsaremet:

(i) Thestorageshalloccur

onlywithinadesignatedarea,whichshallbeclearly

delineated;

(ii) Thesizeofthestorageareashallnotexceed25percentofthebuildablearea

ofthesite;

(iii) Outdoorstorageareasshallbelocatedtotherearoftheprincipalstructure;

(iv) Storage shall not occur within the areas

 set aside for minimum building

setbacks;and

(v) Nodrystackingofboatsshallbepermittedon‐site.

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Weldingandautomobilebodyshopusesshallcomplywiththefollowingstandards:

(i) Theuseshallbelocatedatleast250feetfromanyresidentialdistrict,school

(exceptvocationalschools),orchildcarecenter.

(ii) Vehiclesshallnotbeparkedorstoredasasourceofparts,orforthe

purpose

ofsaleorlease/rent.

(iii) Repair and storage of all vehicles shall occur within an enclosed building.

Temporary outdoor vehicle storage may be allowed in an outdoor storage

areathatisnolargerthan25percentofthebuildableareaofthelot,located

behindortothesideof

theprincipalstructure,andscreenedina ccordance

withthischapter.

(iv) Vehicles that are repaired and are awaiting removal shall not be stored or

parked for more than 30 consecutive days. In cases where a vehicle is

abandoned by its lawful owner before or during the repair process, the

vehicle

mayremainonsite aslong asis necessaryafterthe30 dayperiod,

provided the owner or operator of the establishment demonstrates steps

have been taken to remove the vehicle from the premises using the

appropriatelegalmeans.

g. WreckerService

(i) Theuseshallbelocatedatleast250

feetfromanyresidentialdistrict,school,

orchildcarecenter.

(ii) Vehiclesshallnotbestoredon‐siteformorethan90days.

(iii) Vehiclesshallbestoredtotherearoftheprincipalstructureandscreenedin

accordancewiththischapter.

(iv) Thestorageareashallbelocatedtotally

withinanenclosedbuilding orshall 

beenclosedbyanarchitecturallydesignedsolidfenceofatleastsixfeetin

height.

(v) Thereshallbenodismantlingofvehiclesonthepremisestoobtainpartsfor

useorsale.

(g)

AgriculturalUses

(1) Agritainment

a. Shallbeoperatedandmaintainedbytheowner,operator,oroccupantofthefarm

onwhichitislocated.Multiplepropertiesincommonownershipareacceptablefor

agritainmentaslongastheyareconsider edasinglefarmentity.

b. Shallonlybepermittedinconjunction withagriculturesupport

andservicesdirectly

associatedwithon‐goingagriculturalactivityon‐site.

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(2) CommunityGardens

a. Location

(i) Communitygardensshallnotbelocatedondesignatedordedicatedparkor

openspacelandwithoutapprovalfromthePlanningCommission.Exceptions

maybegrantedforparkoropenspacelandthatdoesnotcontainsensitive

habitatandisnotcontiguo ustoopenspace

landwithsensitivehabitat.

(ii) Communitygardensshallbelocatedinareasthatreceiveadequatesunlight

fortheintendedpurposewithoutthe removalorexcessivetrimmingoftrees.

b. UseStandards

(i) Thesiteshallbedesignedandmaintainedsothatwaterandfertilizerwillnot

draintoadjacentproperty.

(ii)

Aminimumthreefootwide,clearly markedentrancepathshallbeprovided

fromthepublicright‐of‐waytothegarden.

(iii) Communitygardensshallbelocatedonlandthatislevelenoughtosupport

theintendeduseandmeetallAmericanswithDisabilitiesActrequirements

withouttheuseof

retainingwallsthatexceedthreefeetinheight.

(iv) Unlesspermitted  bythe underlyingzon ing  districtorapproved as aspecial

use,on‐sitesaleofcommunitygardenproductsisprohibited.

(v) Lawnandgardenequipmentofthetypecustomarilyusedbyconsumersfor 

household lawn and gard en care is the

 only type of motorized equipment

allowed.Theuseofmotorizedequipmentisrestrictedtohoursbeginningat

8:00AMandendingat8:00PM.

(vi) Anon‐sitetr ash storagecontainermustbeprovidedandlocatedascloseas

practicabletotherearlotline.Compostbinsorpilesmust

alsobelocatedas

closeaspracticabletotherearlotline.Trashmustberemovedfromthesite

atleastonceaweek.

(vii) Thepropertymustbemaintainedfreeoftallweedsanddebris.Deadgarden

plantsmustberegularlyremovedand,inanyinstance,nolaterthanOctober

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31ofeachyear.

(viii) Within a residential zoning district, operating hours for community garden

activitiesarerestrictedtobetween5:00AMand 11:00PMdaily.

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Sec.94‐47 SpecialUseStandards

(a) AdultEntertainment

(1) The followingusesofpropertyareconsideredadultentertainmentactivities,andmaybe

locatedonly in districtszonedD asaspecial  use:adult bookstore,adultente rtainment

facility,bathhouse,massageestablishment,modelingstudio.

(2) Noadultbookstore, adult  entertainmentfacility, bathhouse,massage establishmentor

modelingstudioshallbepermittedwithin

600feetofanyreligiousinstitution,school,or

publicpark,oranypropertyzonedforresidentialuse.Suchdistanceshallbemeasuredin

astraightlinewithoutregardtointerveningpropertiesfromtheclos estexteriorstructural

walloftheadultentertainmentestablishmenttotheclosestpropertylineofthereligious

institution,school,orpublicpark,orthepropertyzon edforresidential use.

(3) Noadult entertainmentestablishment shall beallowed tolocate orexpand within 600

feet of any other adult entertainment use or of any business  licensed to sell or serve

alcoholic beverages whether or not such business is also

 an adult entertainment

establishment as define d in this article. The distance between any two adult

entertainmentestablishments or betweenanadult entertainmentestablishmentanda

businesssellingorservingalcoholicbeveragesshallbemeasuredinastraightlinewithout

regardtointerveningstructuresfrom theclosestexteriorstructuralwallof

eachbusiness.

(4) All accessto and fromthe adultentertainmentestablishmentshall beprovidedfrom a

streetclassifiedasathoroughfare.

(5) The property on which such use is located shall have a minimum of 100 feetof street

frontage.

(6) The propertyonwhichtheuseislocatedshall

bescreenedbysolidmasonrywall,atleast

sixfeetinheightalongallinteriorpropertylines.

(7) The facilityonwhichtheuseislocated,andtheparkingforsuchfacility,shallhaveafront

yardsetbackof20feet,asideyardsetbackoftenfeet,anda

rearyardsetbackoftenfeet.

(8) Off ‐streetparkingshallbeprovidedataratioofoneparkingspaceper75squarefeetof

interiorfloorarea.Alloff‐streetparkingrequirementsshallconformtothischapter.This 

parking requirement is in effect in all cases, regardless of the parking

 requirement set

forthforagivenlandusezone.

(9) Thefacilityinwhichtheuseislocatedshallbedesignedin suchafashionthatall openings,

entries and windows prevent view into such facilities from any pedestrian sidewalk,

walkway, street or other public area. No adult entertainment activity

shall take place

partiallyortotallyoutsidetheadultentertainmentestablishment.

(10) Thefacilityinwhichsuch auseislocatedshall be limitedtoone wall‐mountedsign no

greaterthanonesquarefootofsignperlinearfootofwalllength,nottoexceedatotal

of50square

feet;saidsignsshallnotflash,blinkormovebymechanicalmeansandshall

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not extend above the roofline of the building. Further, no merchandise or pictures of

products or entertainment on the premises shall be displayed in window areas or any

areawheresuchmerchandiseorpicturescanbeviewedfromthesidewalkinfrontofthe

building. No flashing  lights and/or lighting

which leaves the impression of motion or

movementshallbepermitted.

(11) Lightingintheparkingareamustprovideaminimumlightlevelof0.25footcandleover

theentireparkingarea,butinnopointshallthelightlevelexceed3.0footcandles,nor 

shallanyincreaseinlightlevelsorvisible

glarebepermittedattheparcelline.

(12) The hours of operation will not exceed 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight on Sunday through

Thursday;and8:00AMto1:00AMonFridayandSaturday.

(b)

AlternativeFinancialEstablishment

Inadditiontorequiringaspecialusepermit,anAlternativeFinancialEstablishmentshallcomplywith

thefollowingregulations:

(1) Alotcontaininganalternativefinancialestablishmentshallbelocatedatleast2,000feet

from any lot containing another alternative financial establishment, as measured in a

straightlinebetweenthenearestpoints

ofonelottotheotherlot.

(2) Alotcontaininganalternativefinancialestablishmentshallbelocatedatleast500feet

from any lot zoned or used for reside ntial purposes, as measured in a straight line 

betweenthenearestpointsofonelottotheotherlot

(c)

HomeOccupations

The intent of this section is to allow low‐intensity home occupations that are clearly in cidental and

secondary to the primary residential use of the property, and that are conducted in a limited manner

whichcreateslittleexteriorindicationoftheactivityandwhichdoes notcreateanuisanceorotherwise

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adverselyimpactadjacentpropertiesortheresidentialcharacteroftheneighborhood.

(1) Exemptions

Yard/garage sales and a home day care shall not be classified as home occupations when

operatingincompliancewithallordinancesandregulationsinconnectionwithsuchuse.

(2) Application/Inspection

A request for registration or for approval

of a special use permit for a home occupation shall

constitute the applicant's agreement to allow, upon reasonable request, the inspection of the

premises to the extent necessary to determine compliance and compatibility with these 

regulations. The planning and development director may inspect a premises suspected of

violationsforthepurpose

ofdeterminingcompliancewiththeseregulations.Therefusaltoallow

inspectionuponreasonablerequestshallbeanindicationofafailuretocomplywiththetermsof

this section. A presumption shall therefore exist that there are violations and appropriate

enforcementactiontoterminatetheactivitymaybetaken.

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(3) RegistrationorSpecialUsePermitRequired

a. All home occupations shall be required to register upon forms prepared by the

planninganddevelopmentdirectorforthepurposeandshallincludeadescriptionof

thenatureandextentoftheactivity.Theapplicantshallsigntheformverifyingthat

theactivity

willbeconductedincompliancewiththestandardsof operationsetout

below.Homeoccupationsnotincompliancewiththissectionmaybeapprovedasa

specialuseiftheycomplywiththeconditionsestablishedinthischapter.

b. Approvalofahomeoccupation,whetherbyregistrationorbyspecialusepermit,shall

belimitedtooneyear,providedthatsuchapprovalshallautomaticallybeextended

in one year increments, based on the anniversary date of the approval, unless a

request for review is received prior to the anniversary

 date. A written request for

review may be submitted by any person affected by the home occupation; by the

planninganddevelopmentdirector,theBoard,orPlanningCommission.Ifarequest

forreviewisreceived,anewapplicationforapprovalasaspecialusepermitshallbe

required.

c. Wheneverthere are questions,  orthereisuncertaintyregardingconformancewith

the intent or requirements of all regulations regarding home occupations, the

planning and development director may forward the home occupation to the



Planning Commission and the Board for review under the requirements regarding

specialusepermits.

(4) PermittedHomeOccupations

Thefollowingusesshallrequireregistration,butshallnotrequireapprovalasaspecialusepermit,

providedthat fullcompliancewithallstandardsofoperationstatedaboveisrequired,exceptas

modifiedherein:.

a. HomeOffice

Anofficefortheclericalandadministrativepurposes

ofreceivingmailandtelephone calls,

maintainingrecords,andsimilarfunctions.

b. Off‐SiteSalesOffices

An office for direct sales distribution (Amway, Avon, Tupperware, etc.), for manufacturer's

representatives,andothersimilaractivitiesprovidedthatallsalesareconductedoff‐siteand

thatstorageanddeliveriesdonotexceedthe

limitationswithinthissection.

c. Off‐SiteServicesOffices

Anofficeforservicesprovidedoff‐site,includingbutnotlimitedtosuchactivitiesashouse

cleaning service, yard/garden service,locksmiths,appliance  repair,contractors,and similar

activities,provided thatall services areprovided off‐site,that storagedoes notexceed the

limitations

withinthissection,thatnootheremployeesregularlyvisitthepremises,andthat

nomorethanonecommercialvehicleisparkedattheresidenceonaregularbasis.

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d. ProfessionalServices

Anoffice/studioforengineers,drafting,andsimilarservicesprovidedthatclientconsultation

isconductedoff‐site.

e. HomeInstruction

Individual tutoring or lessons  in art, dance, music, swimming, or similar activities are

permitted, provided that a maximum of six students per day shall be permitted at the

premises.

f. HomeArts/Crafts

Thepreparationofsmallarts/craftsitemsforoff‐sitedisplayandsale,includingceramicswith

amaxim umkilnsizeofsixcubicfeetandincludingdressmaking/sewingwithamaximumof

two machines, shall be permitted, provided that all ordering, fittings, and deliveries are

conductedoff‐site.The

preparationorcreationoflargeritemsrequiringfrequentdeliveryof

materials,movementbyvehiclesotherthanpassengervehicles,largerornoisierequipment,

orstoragedoesnotexceedthelimitationswithinthissection.

(5) StandardsofOperation

All home occupations shall comply with the following performance standards and limitations,

exceptas

specificallymodifiedherein.

a. Employees

Nopersonotherthananoccupantoftheresidenceshallbeengagedinthehomeoccupation

attheresidence,orshallvisittheresidenceonaregularbasis.Nomorethanthreeoccupants

ataresidenceshallbeengagedinhomeoccupations.

b. SpaceandLocation

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Themaximumareausedforthehomeoccupationshallnotbegreaterthan25percentofthe

livingareaoftheresidence;500squarefeet,includingstorageareas;ortworooms.

c. Storage

The total area used exclusively for storage shall be no larger th an 150 cubic feet. Outside

storage

inconjunctionwithahomeoccupationshallbeprohibited.

d. Alterations

Noalterationsoftheresidentialappearanceofthepropertyforbusinesspurposes,suchas

thecreationofaseparateentrance,shallbepermitted.

e. Equipment

The installation, storage, or use of any equipment or machinery not normally found in a



householdorgeneralofficeshallbeprohibited.

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f. SalesandDisplay

Direct,onsitesales,retailorwholesale,andthedisplayofgoodsorproductsonthepremises

shallbeprohibited.

g. Nuisances

The creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, fumes, or electri cal interference which is 

detectabletonormalsens ory perceptionoutsidethestructureshallbeprohibited.

h. Deliveries

Nodeliveriesrelatedtotheconductofthehomeoccupationshallbepermittedbyvehiclesof 

morethantwoaxles.

i. Traffic

Homeoccupationsshallnotinvolvetheregularvisitsofclients,otheremployees,oranyother

personstotheresidenceduetotheconductofthehomeoccupation.

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j. Advertising/Signs

Home occupationsare permitted one onpremise wall sign for each side of the home that

faces a public street.The sign shall be no more  than three square feet and shall not  be

illuminated.

k. Vehicles

Vehiclessupportingthehomebusinessmustbeparkedinthedriveway

andnotonthestreet.

Thisincludesvehiclessuchastaxicabs,daycarevans,cateringtrucks,orlocksmithtrucks.

(6) SpecialUsePermitsforHomeOccupation

a. Aspecialusepermitforahomeoccupationmaybeapprovedonlyifitisdetermined

thattheactivitywillbeincidental

andsubordinatetotheresidentialpurposeofthe

property,willcomplywiththespiritandintentoftheseregulations,willnotcreate

adverseimpactsonadjacentproperties,andwillbecompatiblewiththeresidential

characterofthearea.

b. Thefollowingtypesofuseswillnotbeapprovedashome

occupationsunlessunusual

orspecialcircumstancesexist:

(i) Uses involving regular client visits, such as photographic studios, small

appliancerepairshops,barber/beautyshops,medicaloffices,etc.;

(ii) Uses involving large goods or materials, such as upholstery or furniture

repair,arts/craftsotherthansmallitems,etc.;

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(iii) Uses involving nuisances (noise, dust, etc.) or which cannot be conducted

withinatotallyenclosedstructure,suchasautomobile,lawnmower,orother

enginerepair,weldingormachineshops,etc.;

(iv) Useswhereotheremployeesvisitthesite,suchasoperating/dispatchoffices

for contractors, offices for businesses having employees

who are not

occupants,etc.;

(v) Usesinvolvinghandlingorstorageofquantitiesofgoodsormaterials,such

asretail/wholesaleoperationsormanufacturing/assembly;

(vi) Usesinvolvingthegrooming,breeding,orboardingofanimals.

The s tandard s of operation set out in this chapter shall apply to all home occupations;

provided however, that

 the approval of a special use permit may authorize minor

modifications, alternative limitations, orspecial conditionswhere it is determined that the

home occupation can be accommodated in accordance with the spirit and intent of this

section.

(d)

FoodTruckCourt

a. Administrative site plan approval is required for the establishment of a food truck

court.Inadditiontothestandardsiteplanrequirements,theapplicationshallalso

identify:thelocationandorientationofeachfoodtruck;thelocationofanyseating

areas,restrooms,parking,landscaping,trashenclosures,andutil ities;the circulation



ofallpedestrianandvehicular trafficonthesite;andthelocationandtypeofwater

supplyandelectricaloutletsprovidedtoeachfoodtrucksite.

b. Shallcontainaminimum offourandamaximumofeightfoodtrucks.

c. Allcomponentsshallcomplywiththeunderlyingzoningdistrict

setbacks.

d. Food trucks shall be parked so as to require patrons to walk up to the vending

window.Vendorsshallnotpositionthefoodtrucktoactasadrive‐thrubusinessnor

solicitbusinessfrompedestriansorpersonsinvehiclesorselltopersonsinvehicles.

e. Seatingshall

beprovidedatarateofsixseatsperfoodtruck.

f. Permanentrestroomfacilitiesshallbeprovidedandshallberequiredbasedonthe

requirementsofthisCode.

g. Aminimumoftwotie‐downanchorswithconcretefootingsshallbeprovidedforeach

foodtruck.

h. Trucks requiring

kitchen exhaust hoods shall be equipped with automatic fir e

suppression.

i. A 1000‐gallon grease interceptor shall be provided for each four food trucks in

compliancewithCity’sFats,OilsandGreaseManagementProgram.

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j. Properwaste,waterandpowerconnectionsbased ontherequirementsofthisCode

foreachfoodtruckshallbeprovidedinprecastconcretevaults,withtrafficworthy

lids.

k. Shallprovideonetrashreceptacleandonerecyclingreceptacleforeachfoodtruckin

a convenient location which does not

impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Additionally,atrashenclosureshallbeprovidedasrequiredperthis Code. 

l. Signagelocatedonorinsideafoodtruckshallbeallowed.Allsignsmustbesecured

andmountedagainst thefoodtruck,andmaynotprojectmorethansixinchesfrom

theexterior

ofthefoodtruck.OnetemporaryA‐framesignshallbepermittedper

foodtruck,tobedisplayedwithin tenfeetofthetruck.

(e)

ManufacturedHomes

(1) Newmanufacturedhomesmaybeplacedonanyindividuallotwithinaresidentialzoning

districtwiththefollowingrestrictionsandregulations:

a. Manufacturedhomesshallnotbeplacedoroccupiedonanindividuallot withouta

buildingpermitissuedundertheseregulations.

b. Eachmanufacturedhomeplacedonanindividual

lotshall:

(i) Beoccupiedonlyasasingle‐familydwellingorbusiness unit.

(ii) Be placed in conformance with all zoning and setback requirements

establishedforthedistrictinwhichlocated.

(iii) Accessory structures shall  be placed in conformance with the setback and

dimensionalrequirementsestablished for thedistrict

inwhich located.The

exteriorcoveringandroofingmaterialoftheaccessorystructuremustbethe

sameasthatofthedwellingunit.

(iv) Haveaminimumwidthofnotlessthan24foundationfeetasmeasuredatall

pointsperpendiculartothelengthofthemanufacturedhomewhichshallbe

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notlessthan42foundationfeet.Thisstandardisintendedtorestrictunitsto

the typewhich are broug ht to thesite in parts,typically two halves and at

least1,008squarefeetminimum.

(v) Roof must be gable or hi p roof of at least three in twelve or greater,

and

covered with material that is residential in appearance including, but not

limited to, approved wood, asphalt composition or fiberglass shingles, but

excludingcorrugatedaluminum,corrugatedfiberglassormetalroofs;except

forpermitteddeckareas,allroofstructuresshallprovideaneaveprojection

ofnolessthansixinchesandno

greaterthan30inches.

(vi) Havethemainentrydoorfacingthestreetonwhichthemanufacturedhome

islocated.Asidewalkshallbeinstalledfromthestreet,drivewayorsidewalk

adjoiningneighboringlotstothefrontdoor.Theunitmustbeorientedon the

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lotsothatitslongaxisisparallelwiththestreet.Aperpendicularordiagonal

placement may be permitted if there is a building addition or substantial

landscapingsothenarrowdimensionoftheunit,assomodifiedandfacing

thestreet,isnolessthan50%oftheunit's

longdimension.

(vii) Have exterior surface and window treatments that are architecturally

compatible withthoseofnei ghboringproperties,e xcludingsmooth, ribbed

orcorrugatedmetalorplasticpanels.

(viii) Meetapplicableoff‐streetparkingrequirements.

(ix) Beplacedonaparcelaccordingtoapproved,pre‐submittedbuildingpermit,

and have a manufacturer's

 installation manual and an illustration of the

finishedappearanceoftheunit.

(x) Unitsshallbeattachedtoacontinuouspermanentfoundation,whichmanner

of placement shall be as stated on the building permit, and meet all

manufacturer'sspecificationsforsupport.

(xi) The exterior foundation material shall consist of continuous

concrete or

masonrysuitablefortheouterportionofafinishedresidence.

(xii) Havethetongueandrunninggear,includingaxles,removed.

(xiii) Maintain a minimum of 18 inches of crawl space under the entire

manufacturedhome.

(xiv) Havepermanentstepssetatallexits.

(xv) Be served by a water

 supply and sewage disposal system meeting the

establishedcityrequirements.

(xvi) Undergroundpublicutilitiesshallberequired. 

c. Propertyownershalldeclarethemanufacturedhomeasrealpropertyandmustso

recordwiththeTaneyCountyAssessor.

(2) Pre‐owned ManufacturedHomes. Pre‐ownedmanufacturedhomes maynot bemoved

ontoanindividuallotwithinthecity.

(f)

MobileHomeCommunity

(1) PurposeandIntent

The intent of the mobile home community standards is to provide for the orderly and unified

planninganddevelopmentofmobilehomecommunities,toensuretheprovisionoffacilitiesand

amenitiesappropriatetotheneedsofresidents of mobile hom ecommunities,andtoensurea

harmoniousrelationship

betweenmobilehomecommunitiesandadjoininglanduses.

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(2) SpecialUsePermit

MobilehomecommunitiesmaybepermittedintheHDRdistrictthroughtheapprovalofaspecial

usepermit.

(3) PermittedUses

Nobuilding,structureorlandshallbeused,andnobuildingorstructureshallbehereaftererected

orstructurallyaltered,unlessotherwiseprovidedforin

thissection,exceptforoneormoreofthe

followinguses:

a. Single‐familymobileandmanufacturedhomes.

b. Publicrecreationareasandfacilities.

c. Accessorybuildingstypicallyfoundwithabovepermitteduses.

d. Publicutilityfacilities,excludingrepair,storageandbusinessfacilities.

(4) ProhibitedUses

Thefollowingusesareexpressly

prohibitedinanymobilehomecommunity:

a. Timeshareoperation

b. Nightlyorweeklyrentalsofanynature

c. Commercialuses

(5) DesignStandards

Thefollowingstandardsshallbeincorporatedinthedesignofthemobilehomecommunity:

a. Thegrossdensityshallnotexceedsevenunitsperacre,unlesspart

ofanapproved

planwhichincludesotherlanduses.

b. Theminimumparcelsizeshallbe3,200squarefeet.

c. Theminimumparcelwidthshallbe40feet.

d. Theminimumseparationbetweenmobilehomesshallbetenfeet.

e. Thereshallbenoprivatestreets.Allstreetsinthemobile

homecommunityshallbe

publicstreetsdedicatedtothecity.

f. Theminimumsetback fromamobilehomeunittoaboundarythatisnotastreetshall

be 20  feet. The minimum setback from a mobile home unit to a boundary that is

adjacenttoapublicstreetshall

be25feet.

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g. A mini mum of two off‐street parking spaces per mobile home site, plus one guest

space for each five sites, all in conformance with the parking requirements of this

chapter,shallbeprovided in the mobilehomecommunity. Usesotherthanmobile

homesitesshallbesubjecttothe

parkingregulationsincludedinthischapter.

h. Aminimumstreetwidthof28feetpavedfrombackofcurbtobackofcurbshallbe

required on all streets within the mobile home community. All street construction

shallbeinstrictconformancewiththecitystandardsandspecificationsforresidential

streets,

 with the exception that the minimum right‐of‐way width may be reduced

from50feetto40feetwhenafive‐footutilityeasementisprovide dalongeachside

oftheright‐of‐way.

i. Aminimumoftwoaccessestoadedicatedstreetshallbeprovidedpermobile

home

community.

j. Aminimumof0.3footcandlelightingshallbeprovidedonalldrivewaysandwalks.

k. Sidewalksshallbeprovidedadjacenttoallstreets,onbothsidesofthestreet,shall

beaminimumwidthoffourfeet,andshallbeconstructedinconformancewithcity

standardsandspecifications

forsidewalkconstruction.

l. Aminimumof15percentofthegrossareaofthemobilehomecommunityshallbe

providedasparkarea.

m. A minimum of 30 percent of the gross area of each mobile home parcel shall be

providedasusablelivabilityopenspace.

n. A clubhouse

and/or other common recreation facilities shall be provid ed in

accordance with plans submitted for review and recommendation by the Planning

CommissionandreviewandapprovalbytheBoard.

o. All mobile homes shall have tie‐downs in accordance with applicable provisions  of

thisCode.

p. Plansandspecificationsshallbesubmitted

andpermitsissuedinaccordancewith all

city building or HUD regulations depending upon the date of construction of the

unit(s).

q. Alandscapingplanshallbesubmittedforreviewandapprovalbytheplanningand

developmentdirectorwithaformalreportattachedtothesubmittalformobilehome

community.

r. No buildingorstructure hereafter erectedorstructurallyaltered inamobile home

community shall exceed 35 feet in height, or two stories above the foundation or

basementceilinglevel.

s. When adjacent to, or across the street from a  residential use otherthan a mobile

homepark,orwhen

requiredbytheBoardduetolocation,adecorativefence,wall,

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landscaping or earth mounds of six feet in height shall be  provided around the

perimeterofthesitetoscreenthemobilehomecommunityfromview.

t. Storageunitsshallbedesignedasanintegralpartofthesiteandshallbescreened.

Setbackrequirementsspecifiedinthischaptershall

applytostorageunits.

u. Allelectrical,gasandtelephoneutilitiesshallbeplacedundergroundinaccordance

withcitystandards.Provisionsshallbemadetoprovidesewerandwaterserviceto

each mobile home in a manner which shall conform to all governing regulations,

includingthecitytechnicalspecifications.Adequatefire

protectionshallbeprovided

byinstallingfirehydrantswhichconformtoallgoverningregulations,includingthe

citytechnicalspecifications.

v. Trashandrecyclecollectionreceptaclesshallbeprovidedandproperlyscreenedfrom

view.

w. Provisions shallbe made for off‐street camperand boat storageeitheradjacent to

themobile

homesorinacentrallocationorlocations.Onehundredsquarefeetshall

be provided for each mobile home site. Covenants or other binding restrictions

prohibitingsaidstoragemaybeprovidedinlieuofsaidstoragespace.

x. Provisions to maintain and manage all common facilities shall be submitted for

approval

bythePlanningCommissionandBoard.

y. Adequatestormwatercontrolisrequiredpercitytechnicalspecifications.

(6) AdditionalRequirements

a. Theovernighthousingandoccupancyoftraveltrailers,motorhom es,truckcampers,

recreation vehicles, tents and houseboats within a mobile home community is

prohibited.

b. Bonding,orsomeguaranteein

aformacceptabletothecityattorneymayberequired

toguaranteeperformancefortheconstructionofthesiteimprovements.

c. If,intheprocessofreviewingtheapplicationforthemobilehomecommunity,the

Planning Commission or  the Board deem it necessary to apply other conditions of

approval more restrictive

 than those outlined herein, such conditions may be

required to make the use more compatible with either the existing or proposed

environment.

d. UnlessspecificallyapprovedelsewhereinthisCode,theparkingofamobilehomeon

aparcelnotlocatedwithinamobilehomecommunityisprohibited.

e. Application

procedures shall conform to the procedures defined in the subdivision

regulationsofthecity.

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f. Anycommunal swimmingpool, clubhouse, bathhouse,or otherpublic place within

themobilehomecommunitydistrictboundariesshallmeetthecityandstatehealth

codes,rulesandregulations.

(g)

OutdoorStorage

Any such go ods kept outside which are not within  the defini tion or limitations for incidental outdoor

displayoroutdoordisplay lotsshallbe regarded  asoutdoorstorage. Outdoor storageshallincludethe

parking/storage of vehicles to be serviced at a  collision service or towing/wrecker service use and all

parking/storage of vehicular

 equipment, such as farm or construction machinery or equipment and

commercialdeliveryvehicles.Theplacementofstoragevaultsorshippingcontainersshallberegardedas

outsidestorage,exceptasmaybeotherwisepermittedherein.

(1) PermittedOutdoorStorage

a. AccessoryOutdoorStorageArea

Accessory outdoor storage may be permitted with

a special use permit in the CC, B, and I

districts.Accessoryoutdoor storageshallmeanstoragethatisaccessorytoalawfulbusiness

inapermanentbuildingonthepremises,thatisconductedinaccordancewiththelimitations

andconditionssetoutbelow,andwhichcoversamaximumof33

percentofapremises.All

otheroutdoorstorageshallbeclassifiedasaprimaryoutdoorstorageyard.

b. PrimaryOutdoorStorageYard

PrimaryoutdoorstorageyardsshallbepermittedwithaspecialusepermitintheCC,B,andI

districts.Aprimaryoutdoorstorageyardshallmeanstoragethat:

(1)constitutesaprincipal

useonthepremisesorisconductedwithoutapermanentbuildingonthepremises,(2)utilizes

morethan33percentofthepremises,or(3)otherwiseexceedsthelimitationofanaccessory

storage area. Modification ofthe conditions set out below maybe specified aspart of

 the

approvalofaspecialusepermit,ifnotedontheapplicationandrequirednotifi cation,when

it is  determined that the storage can be accommodated in a  modified manner without

adverseimpactsonadjacentproperties andthatsuchstoragewillstillmeetthegeneralintent

ofthelimitations.

(2) Commercial/Utility

Vehicles

a. Regularparkingforcommercialandutility vehiclesshallbelocatedinserviceareas

thataredesignedasfollowsandscreenedasnecessarytomeetthesestandards:

(i) Allserviceareasshallbeplacedat therear,onthesideof,orinsidebuildings.

(ii) Noserviceareashallbe

visiblefroma publicright‐of‐wayorfromadjacent

residentialareas.

(iii) Serviceareasandaccessdrivesshallbelocatedsotheydonotinterferewith

the normal activities of  building occupants or visitors on driveways,

walkways,inparkingareasoratentries.

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(3) RequiredConditions

Alloutdoorstorageshallcomplywiththefollowingconditions.

a. TypeofMaterials:storageshallbelimitedtogoodsandmaterialscustomarilystored

outsideandresistanttodamageanddeteriorationfromexposuretotheelements.

b. Location:Outdoorstorageshallnotbelocatedinany requiredfro nt

orexteriorside

yard; shall not obstruct or eliminate any required parking or loading space, access

drive,orfirelane;oroccupyanystreetright‐of‐way.

c. Height: Storage of stacked materials shall not  exceed the height of the screening

fenceoreightfeet,whicheverisless.Individualitemsof

greaterheightmaybestored,

butmaynotexceedone‐halftheheightoftheprincipalbuilding.

d. Screening:Alloutdoorstorageshallbescreenedbyapermanentlymaintainedsolid 

fenceatleastsixfeetinheightalonganysidefacingafrontorexteriorsideproperty

line,anyside

facingarearorinteriorsidepropertylinewhichisadjacenttoadistrict

whichdoesnotallowoutdoorstorageasapermitteduse,oranyothersidegenerally

opentopublicview.Fencingforthispurposeshallbedesignedofwoodormasonry,

providedthatchainlinkwithslatinserts

maybeusedifallopeningsareblockedby

slats having a width which is no less than 1/4‐inch smaller than the width  of the

opening.

e. Surfacing:Storageareasshallbesurfacedasfollows:

(i) Storageofgoodsandmaterialsshallbeconductedonlyonapavedsurface

or

an approved all‐weather surface of crushed rock which is maintained in a

dust‐freecondition.

(ii) Thestorageofvehicles,trailers,andequipmentwhichisnormall yintended

tobemobile,whetherself‐propelledortowed,shallbeconductedonlyonan

approvedasphaltorconcrete surfacewhichisprovided

inaccordancewith

therequirementsforparkingareas.

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Sec.94‐48 AccessoryUseStandards

(a) Purpose

This section authorizes the establishment of accessory uses that are  incidental and customarily

subordinatetoprincipaluses,providedthattheaccessoryusecomplieswithallapplicablestandardsin

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(b)

ApprovalofAccessoryUsesandStructures

Allprincipalusesallowedinazoningdistrictshallbedeemedtoincludethoseaccessoryuses,structures,

andactivitiestypicallyassociatedwiththeuse,unlessspecificallyprohibitedinthisCode.Noaccessory

use may be established  prior to establishment of the principal use with which such accessory use is

associated.All

accessoryusesshallbesubjecttothestandardsinthissection,aswellasanyuse‐specific

standardsapplicabletotheassociatedprincipaluseassetforthinthischapter.

(c)

InterpretationofUnidentifiedAccessoryUsesandStructures

The planning and development director shall evaluate applications for accessory uses that are  not

identifiedinthissectiononacase‐by‐casebasis,basedonthefollowingstandards:

(1) Thedefinitionof"accessoryuse"inthischapter,andthegeneralaccessoryusestandards

andlimitationsestablishedinthissection;

(2)

Thepurposeandintentofthedistrictinwhichtheaccessoryuseislocated;

(3) Potential adverse impacts the accessory use or  structure may have on other lots,

comparedwithotheraccessoryusespermittedinthedistrict;and

(4) The compatibilityoftheaccessoryusewithotherprincipalandaccessory

usespermitted

inthedistrict.

(d)

GeneralStandards

Allaccessoryusesandstructuresshallcomplywiththefollowinggeneralstandards:

(1) CompliancewiththisCode

a. Allaccessoryusesandstructuresshallbesubjecttothedimensionalrequirementsof

thezone districtinwhich theyare located.Inthecase ofanyconflict betweenthe

accessoryuse/structurestandardsof

thissectionandanyotherrequirementofthis

Code,themorerestrictivestandardsshallcontrol.

b. AccessoryusesshallcomplywithallstandardsofthisCodeapplicabletotheprincipal

usewithwhichtheyareassociated.Parkingrequirementsshallbemetforboththe

principaluseandanyaccessoryuse.

(2) Location

Thea ccessoryuseorstructureshallbe conductedorlocatedonthesamelot(s)astheprincipal

use and to the rear of the primary structure, unless otherwise approved by the planning and

development director.No accessory structure shall be located within ten feet of the site’s

principal structure

 unless otherwise specified in this section.When located to the rear of  the

primary structure, accessory buildings need not comply with the side or rear setback lines

applicabletotheprimarystructureprovidedthattheaccessorybuildingisnotlocatedcloserthan

tenfeetfromanyalleyandnotcloser

thanfivefeetfromanypropertyline.

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(3) SizeandQuantity

Themaximumtotalsizeofaccessorybuildingsshallbe800squarefeetunlessapprovedbyspecial

usepermit.Noaccessorybuildingshallexceedtheheightofthesite’sprincipalstructure.

(4) SameOwnershipRequired

Theprincipaluseandtheaccessoryuseshallbeunderthesame

ownership.

(5) SameUtilityMeterRequired

Theprincipaluseandtheaccessoryuseshallutilizethesame utilitymeter,withtheexceptio nof

anapprovedaccessorydwellingunit.

(6) Non‐ResidentialUsesinResidentialDistricts

Accessory buildings in residential districts shall not be used to conduct a retail business,

commercialbusiness

orrepairbusiness.

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Sec.94‐49 TemporaryUseStandards

(a) Purpose

Thissection allows for theestablishmentof certain temporaryuses andstructures oflimitedduration,

provided that such uses comply  with the standards  in this subsection and are discontinued upon the 

expiration of a set time period. Temporary uses shall not involve the construction or alteration of any

permanentbuildingor

structure.

(b)

UseTableforTemporaryUsesandSpecialEvents

Temporaryusesmaybeapprovedinthefollowingdistricts:



Table94‐49.1:TemporaryUses

P=PermittedUseT=TemporaryUsePermit

UseType

LDR,CON,

A

MDR

HDR

NC

MU

CC

Downtown

Ent

Business

Industrial

Occurrence

perParcel

perYear

Daysper

Occurrence

Use

Stand.

Charitable

DropBox

T T T

Oneyearpermit,

renewable

94‐84(d)

Construction

Fieldoffice/

StorageYard

T T T T T T T T T T Upto3yearpermit 94‐84(d)

Farmer’s

Market

T T T T 50 1 94‐84(d)

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Table94‐49.1:TemporaryUses

P=PermittedUseT=TemporaryUsePermit

UseType

LDR,CON,

A

MDR

HDR

NC

MU

CC

Downtown

Ent

Business

Industrial

Occurrence

perParcel

perYear

Daysper

Occurrence

Use

Stand.

FoodTruckT T T T T T T 45days

1

consecutiv

e



Garage/Yard/

EstateSale

T T T T T

3,notmore

thanonce

every60

days

4

consecutive

94‐84(d)

Portable

StorageUnits

T T TT T T T T T

2per

address

Upto30 94‐84(d)

Private

Property

Assembly

Event

T T TT T T T T T 12

2

consecutive



PublicEvents     

Outdoor

Sales/

Promotional

Events

 T T T T  7

5

consecutive



Searchlight  T T T  10 1

Seasonal

Sales

 T T T T  2 Upto30

Sidewalk

Sales

 T TT   

Temporary

Office

Facilities

 T T T T T T Upto3yearpermit 94‐84(d)

Temporary

Vehicle

Washes

TT T T 4 1



(c)

GeneralStandardsforallTemporaryUsesandStructures

Alltemporaryusesshallbesubjecttotheissuanceofatemporaryusepermitandshallmeetthefollowing

generalrequirements,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthisCode:

(1) ImpactonSubjectPropertyandSurroundingPropertiesandUses

a. The temporary use shall not be detrimental to pr operty or improvements in the



surroundingarea,ortothepublichealth,safety,orgeneralwelfare.

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b. Permanentalterationstothesiteareprohibited.

c. If the property is undevelo ped, it shall contain sufficient land area to allow the

temporaryusetooccur,aswellasanyparkingandtrafficcirculationasrequiredthat

maybeassociatedwiththetemporaryuse,withoutdisturbingsensitiveorprotected

resourcesincludingrequir edbuffers,100‐yearfloodplains,riverprotectionsetbacks,

andrequiredlandscaping.Attheconclusionofthetemporaryuse,oratexpirationof

thepermit,whichever occursfirst,alldisturbedareas ofthesiteshallberestoredor

improvedtotheconditionthatexistedpriortotheuse.

d. If

thepropertyisdeveloped,thetemporaryuseshallbelocatedinanareathatisnot

actively used by an existing approved principal use, and that would support the

proposed temporary use without encroaching or creating a negative impact on 

existingbuffers,openspace,landscaping,trafficmovements,pedestriancirculation,

or

parkingspaceavailability.

e. Off‐streetparkingshallbeadequatetoaccommodatetheproposedtemporaryuse.

f. Trashcontainersshallbeprovidedonsitefordebrisandallwastefromthepermitted

useshallbeproperlydisposedof.

g. Thesize,nature,orlocationofthete mporaryuseisnotreasonably

likelytocausea

clearandpresentdangerofinjurytopersonsandproperty.

(2) CompliancewithApplicableRegulations

a. Thetemporaryuseshallcomplywithallapplicablegeneralandspecificregulationsof

thissectionandthisCodeunlessotherwiseexpresslystated.

b. Temporaryusesareonlypermittedonprivate

propertywiththewrittenpermission

ofthepropertyowner.

c. Alltemporary signs associatedwith  the temporary use shall  be properly permitted

andremovedwhentheactivityendsorpermitexpires,whicheveroccursfirst.

d. Thetemporaryuseshallnotviolateanyapplicableconditionsofapprovalthatapply

toaprincipal

useonthesite.

e. Theapplicantoroperatormustobtainanyotherrequiredpermits,suchashealthor

buildingpermitspriortothecommencementofthetemporaryuse.

f. Tentsandothertemporarystructuresshallbelocatedsoasnottointerferewiththe

normaloperationsofanypermanent

uselocatedontheproperty,shallbeanchored,

andmeetallrequirementsoftheCode

(d)

SupplementalTemporaryUseStandards

(1) CharitableDropBox

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a. PermittedonpropertyzonedNC,MU,orCConly.

b. Shallbeseparatedbyadistanceofatleast500feet.

c. Shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation, nor be located in required

buildingsetbacks, landscape areas,drive aisles, requiredparking spaces, fire lanes,

loading zones, buffers or

any other location that may cause hazardous conditions,

constitute a threat to the public safety, or create a condition detrimental to

surroundinglanduses.

d. Shallbeconstructedofpaintedmetal,rubber,wood,orplastic,andshallbeproperly

maintainedinasafeandgoodcondition.Eachdropboxshallhave

afirmlyclosinglid,

andshallhaveacapacityno greater thansixcubicyards.Nodropboxshallexceed

sevenfeetinheight.

e. Shallbeclearlymarkedtoidentifythespecificitemsandmaterialsrequestedtobe

leftfordonation,thenameoftheoperatororownersof

thedonationcontainer,the

entityresponsibleformaintenanceofthedrop‐offboxandremovalofmaterialsand

trashfromtheimmediatearea,andatelephonenumberwheretheowner,operator

oragentoftheowneroroperatormay bereachedatanytime . Theboxshalldisplay

anoticestating

thatnoitemsormaterialsshallbeleftoutsideofthedonationdrop‐

off box as well as a notice that shall read "Not for refuse disposal. Liquids are

prohibited.Donotuseforgarbage,candywrappers,softdrinkbottles,etc."

f. Occupationofparkingspacesbydropboxesshall

notreducethenumberofavailable

parkingspacesbelowtheminimumnumberrequiredforthesite.

g. All donated itemsmust becollectedandstored inthe drop box. Donateditemsor

materialsshallnotbeleftoutsideofdropboxandtheareaaroundeachboxshallbe

maintainedby

theowneroroperator,orthepropertyowner,freeoflitterandany

otherundesirablematerial s.

(2) ConstructionFieldOffice,ConstructionStorageYard

a. Intheresidentialdistrictsandforresidentialconstructioninamixed‐usedistrict:

(i) Thisuseislimitedtoon‐premiseconstructionpurposesassociatedwiththe

propertieswithinthesameplattedsubdivision.

(ii) Theplanning anddevelopmentdirectormayordertheusetobediscontinued

and in no event shall such temporary use continue after subdivision

constructionis90percentcomplete.

b. Inthecommercialandindustrialdistrictsandforcommercialconstructioninamixed‐

usedistrict:

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(i) Thisuseislimitedtoon‐premiseconstructionpurposesassociatedwiththe

propertieswithinthesameplattedsubdivision.

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(ii) Theplanning anddevelopmentdirectormayordertheusetobediscontinued

and in no event shall such temporary use continue after construction is

substantiallycomplete.

(iii) Sheds,warehousesandopen air storage usedbycontractorsinconnection

withthebuildingofaprincipalbuildingorthedevelopmentof

anareamay

be erected and used provided they shall be removed from the premises

within ten days after substantial completion of the project or unusual

suspensionofwork.

c. Theauthorizationofextendeduseofconstructiontrailersexcepttofacilitateongoing

constructionupon the premisesmay begranted by the

 planning anddevelopment

directorsubjecttothefollowingconditions:

(i) Adequateutilitiesareconnectedtoconstructiontrail ers.

(ii) No construction trailer shall be closer to any public road than 150 feet.

However,if,forsafetyreasons,topographyorsizeofthepropertyprohibits

therequired150feetfromanypublic

road,areductionofthedistancemay

beapprovedbytheplanninganddevelopmentdirector,butinnocaseshall

theconstructiontrailerbecloserthan25feetfromanypublicroad.

(iii) Temporary use permits shall be issued for not to exceed six months. One

extension of the temporary permit

 may be approved by the planning and

developmentdirectoruponwrittenrequestfromtheapplicant,nottoexceed

anadditionalsixmonths.

(iv) Any extension of the construction trailer after the first year must be by 

resolutionoftheBoard.TheBoardmayextendtheuseofthe construction

trailer

for one year. After the first year, the Board may, by resolution,

continuetoallowforthecontinueduseoftheconstructiontraileratone‐year

intervals.

(3) Farmer’sMarket

a. Shallbeoperatedbythepropertyowneroroccupant.

b. NumberofVendors ‐limitedtoamaximumof15agricultural

vendors,anduptothree

non‐agriculturalvendors;onlyonenon‐agriculturalvendorisallowedforeveryfive

vendorsofagriculturalproducts.

c. OperatingHours‐shallonlyoperate,includinganysetuporbreakdownactivities,a

totalofsixhoursperdaybetweenthehoursof7:00AMand9:00PM.

d. Maximum Area‐ shallnot occupy an area larger than 10,000 squarefeet, and shall

meetthezonedistrictrequiredsetbacksandoff‐streetparking.

(4) Garage,YardorEstateSale

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a. Nopersonshalladvertise,conduct,hold,carryonorpermitanyoutdoordisplayor

outdoorsale of used merchandise orother itemsof usedpersonal property in any

commercialdistrict,unlesssuchdisplayorsaleisasfollows:

(i) Antiquesorusedmerchandiseorotherpersonalpropertywhichis

partofthe

business'snormalstockofinventory;or

(ii) On the grounds of a dwelling used for residential purposes, permitted

pursuanttosubsection(b)ofthissection.

b. Nopersonshalladvertise,conduct,hold,carryonorpermitanyhome,garage,patio,

yardorrummagesaleonthegroundsof

orwithinanydwellingwithinthecitywithout

apermit.

c. Such permit issued by the planning and development director shall set forth, in

writing,thenameofthepersonholdingorconductingsuchsale,thelocationofthe

sale,andthedatesuchsaleistobeheld.

Nopermitshallbeissuedbythecitytoanypersonorpremisesmoreoftenthanonce

every 60 days and the permit shall be subject to the limitations provided in this

division; provided, however, that schools, churches and bona fide nonprofit 

organizations maycarry on rummage sales with no restrictions

 as to number of or

durationofthesalesifthesaleisheldonschoolorchurchproperty.

(5) thecitythecitythecitythecityFoodTruck

a. SiteStandards

(i) Shallnotconductbusinessoroperateinthepublicright‐of‐way.

(ii) Shallbelimitedtooneperparcel

unlessapprovedaspartofaspecialevent.

(iii) Shallbelocatedatleast100feetfromanyrestaurant,outdoordiningarea,

andotherestablishmentwhichsellsoroffersfood(suchasagrocerystore,

amusement park, lodging establishment, etc.) unless permission has been

givenbythepropertyowner.

(iv) Shall

notoperate within500feetofthe parcelboundary ofanyprimary or

secondaryschool.

(v) Shallbelocatedatleast20feetfromfire hydrants, utilityboxes,mailboxes

andtrafficcontrolboxes.

(vi) Allmeasurementsshallbemadebythecityfromtheclosestpointonafood

truck

totheclosestpointontherelativebuilding,object orparcelboundary.

(vii) Withinaparcelcontaininganactiveuse,foodtrucksshallbelocatedwithin

approvedoff‐streetparkingspaces,notincludingrequiredhandicapparking

spaces,orparkingspacesrequiredtofulfilltheminimumrequirementsofthe

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principal use, unless the hours of operation of the principal use do not

coincidewiththoseofthefoodtruck.Aminimumoftwoadditionalparking

spacesshallbeprovidedadjacenttothefoodtruck.Vendingcartsshallnot

operate within a vehicular use area or impede the safe movement

of

vehicularandpedestriantraffic.

b. OperationStandards

(i) Shallnotexceed45dayspercalendaryear,andnotmorethan1consecutive

dayperparcel.

(ii) Shall only  operate between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, Sunday through

Thursday,and7:00AMandmidnight,FridaythroughSaturday.

(iii) Shall not solicit

 business from pedestrians or persons in vehicles, or sell to

personsinvehicles.

(iv) Shall provide one trash receptacle and one recycling receptacle in a

convenientlocationamaximumofthreefeetofthemobilefoodtruckwhich

doesnotimpedepedestrianorvehiculartraffic.Allliterordebrisgenerated

within a minimum 25 foot radius of the food truck shall be collected and

removedbytheoperator.

(v) Nooutdoorseatingshallbeallowedexceptforseatingthatmayalreadybe

locatedontheparcelthatisnotassociatedwiththefoodtruck.

(vi) Exteriorlightingshallbeprovidedto

ensurethesafetyofpatrons,andshall

be so arranged so as to minimize illumination onto adjoining residential

propertyandsoastopreventglaredirectedatvehiclesonstreetsandalleys.

(vii) Nosignageotherthanexhibitedonorinsidethefoodtruckshallbeallowed.

Allsignsmust

besecuredandmountedagainstthefoodtruck,andmaynot

projectmorethansixinchesfromtheexteriorofthefoodtruck.

(viii) Shallcomplywiththecity’sFats,OilsandGreaseManagementProgram.

c. PrivateCatering

Foodtrucksmayoperateasaprivatecatererinaccordancewiththefollowing:

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(i) Serviceshallbelimitedtoprivateguestsofthecateringeventonly.Nowalk‐

upcustomersshallbepermitted.

(ii) Paymentshalloccurdirectlybetween the cateringeventhostandthefood

truckoperator.Nopaymenttransactionsshalloccurforindividualorders.

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Displayingofwares,includingfortemporaryparkinglot sales,shallonlybepermittedintheNC,

MU, CC, ENT, and D districts within the front or side parking area by temporary use permit

providedthefollowingconditionsaremet:

a. Shallbelocatedwithintheconfinesoftheretailer’sowned

orleasedproperty;

b. Asub‐lesseemaynotoccupyaparkinglotforthepurposeofconductingindependent

salesactivity;

c. Shallbelocatedsetbackatleast25feetfromallpropertylines;

d. Shallnotblockanysighttriangleortheviewofon‐comingtraffic;

e. No

merchandiseshallnotblockanypublicpedestrianwayandaminimumclearance

widthofthreefeetfromanypublicsidewalkshallbeprovided;

f. Nomerchandisemaybeplacedonlandscapingorwithinthreefeetofeithersideor

aworkingdoorwayorwithin10feetdirectlyinfrontof

aworkingdoorway;

g. Minimumoff‐streetparkingrequirementsshallbemaintained;

h. Merchandiseshallnotbehungresultinginaclearancelessthaneightfeetabovea

pedestrian way.Additionally, any display with moving parts shall not come into

contactwithpedestriansifthereisanypotentialtocauseharm,

includingmovement

drivenbythemovementofairorbymechanicalorelectricalmeans.

i. Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleofmotorvehicles,trailers,orboats;and

j. Hoursofoperationshallcoincidewiththehoursofoperationfortheprincipaluse

k. Allmerchandiseshallbe

securedduringnon‐operationalhours

(7) PortableStorageUnit

a. A portable storage unit may be permitted on a residential premises subject to the

following:

(i) Aportablestorageunitisintendedtobeusedonlyfortemporarystorage.It

isnotintendedtobeusedforlong‐termon‐site

storageandanysuchusein

anyzoningdistrictisexpresslyprohibited.

(ii) Theoutsidedimensionsshallnotexceed16feetinlength,eightfeetinwidth,

andninefeetinheight.

(iii) The unit must be placed on a paved surface. Portable storage units are

prohibitedoncitystreets

orwithinanystreetright‐of‐way.

b. Aportablestorageunitmaybeplacedonanon‐residentialzonedpremisesprovided:

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(i) Itislocatedforaperiodoftimenottoexceed30consecutivedaysinduration

fromthetimeofdeliverytothetimeofremoval,uptomaximumoftwotimes

percalendaryear;and

(ii) Theunitislocatedinamannerwhichdoesnothinderpedestrian

orvehicular

accesstothepremisesanddoesnot obstructintersectionsightdistance.

(iii) Inemergencysituations,theplanninganddevelopmentdirectormayextend

thelengthoftimeaportablestorageunitcanbelocatedonasite.

(8) PrivatePropertyAssemblyEvent

a. Thiscategoryoftemporaryusemaynot

beappliedwhenanyothertemporaryuse

standards are applicable.Event uses that include the use of public property are

regulatedasspecialevents.

b. Atemporaryusepermitisrequiredwheneither:

(i) Theprivatepropertyassemblyeventisanticipatedtodisplacemorethan10

percentoftherequired

parkingforanexistingresidentialuseor25percent

oftherequiredparkingforanexistingnon‐residentialuseonthesite,or

(ii) The private property assembly event requires a permit from either the

BransonFireDepartmentorPoliceDepartment.

(9) RealEstateSalesOffice

a. This use may be

 located in a “Model Home" or a portable building within the

subdivision.

b. The planning and development director may order the use discontinued and inno

event shall such temporary use continue after subdivision sales are 90 percent

complete.

c. Thepermitshallidentifyspecificallywhatistobesold

(i.e.,thelots,condominium,

apartmentunits,ordwellingunits),thetotalnumbertobesoldbyunittype,andthe

specificlotsandblockofthedevelopment.

(10) Searchlights

a. Asearchlightdisplayislimitedtotwosearchlights.

b. Nosearchlightshallbeilluminatedatanytimewhentheanglebetween

itsbeamand

thegroundsurfaceislessthansixtydegrees.

c. Maynotbelocatedwithin150feetofaresidentialdistrict.

d. Shallonlybeoperatedbetween5:00PMandmidnight.

e. Shallnotinterferewithnormalairportoperations.

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f. Thereshallbenoadvertisinglocated onanypartofthesearchlightoritssupporting

structure.

(11) SeasonalSales

a. Theusemayonlybelocatedonavacantlotoronalotoccupiedbyanonresidential

use.Theuseshallnotoperateas an accessorytoa

principalresidentialuse onalot.

Inaddition,theuseshallnotbelocatedonalotwhichadjoinsaresidentialuseunless

thelotislocatedonamajorthoroughf are.

b. Theuseshallbelocatedonanarterialstreetclassificationorhigher.

c. The use shall not involve or

 require the construction of a permanent building. A 

portablebuildingmaybepermittedonsiteandshall beremovedwithin48hoursof

theexpirationofthetemporaryusepermit.Whererequiredforsecuritypurposesas

identifiedbythecity,arecreationalvehiclemaybeparkedonthesitefor

theduration

oftheuse;therecreationalvehicleusedforsecuritypurposesmaynotbeusedasa

residence.

d. Goodsormerchandisedisplayedinconjunctionwithaseasonalsaleshallnotexceed

ninefeetinheight

e. Anysignage whichidentifies theuseshallbeinaccordancewiththetemporary

sign

standards.

f. Fiveoff‐streetparkingspacesshallbeprovidedfortheuse.

g. Theuse,includingallsaleitems,parkingandmaneuveringshallobserveasetbackof

15feetandsaleitemsshallnotbelocatedinthesightdistancetriangle.

h. The operator  is responsible for the

removal of any vestige upon cessation of the

seasonalsale,includingsignage.

(12) SidewalkDisplay

The temporary, accessoryoutdoor display of goods shall be subject  to administrative site plan

reviewandshallmeetallofthefollowingrequirements:

a. Shallbelocatedwithinthepropertylimitsofthebusinessfromwhich

itisbeingsold;

b. Shallnotextendbeyondthefrontofthatbusiness'sbuildingfrontage;

c. Shallnotextendmorethantenfeetoutwardfromthefrontofthebusiness'sbuilding;

d. Shallnotbeplacedwithin,orinterferewithanyparkingareaorspace(s);

e. Shallnotblock

anysighttriangleortheviewofon‐comingtraffic;

f. Shallnotblockanypedestrianwayandaminimumclearancewidthofthreefeetshall

beprovided;

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g. Shallnotbehungresultinginaclearancelessthaneightfeetaboveapedestrianway;

and

h. Anydisplaywithmovingpartsshallnotcomeintocontactwithpedestriansifthereis

anypotentialtocauseharm,includingmovementdrivenbythemovementofairor

bymechanical

orelectricalmeans.

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(13) TemporaryVehicleWashes

(14) TemporaryO ffice

The authorization of a manufactured structure to be utilized in any district forcommerci al

activitiesissubjecttothefollowingconditions:

a. Only when a valid and active building permit is in place  for the construction of a

permanent

businessstructure.

b. TheBoardshallapproveordisapprovetheuseofthemanufacturedstructurefora

yearuponapplicationforabovebusinesspurposes.Anyextensionstothe firstyear

willbeatone‐yearincrementsandapprovedbytheboardbyresolution.

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Sec.94‐50 SpecialEvents

(a) PermitRequired

It shall be unlawful for any person to sponsor or knowingly participate in any special event without a

specialeventpermitissuedbytheplanninganddevelopmentdire ctortothespecialeventsponsor.

(b)

ApplicationforPermit

(1) Forms.Theapplicationformforaspecialeventpermitshallbeavailableintheplanning

anddevelopmentdepartment.

(2) Specialeventsapplicationprocedure.Applicationsforspecialeventsshallbesubmitted

totheplanninganddevelopmentdepa rtmentaminimumof15dayspriortotheevent

forreviewbystaff.Exceptions

tothe15‐dayrequirementmaybegrantedatthediscretion

oftheplanninganddevelopmentdirector.

(3) Informationincludedinapplications.Theapplicationforaneventpermitshallinclude:

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a. The name and contact information of the applicant, and for any persons acting as

sponsors of the special event who will be responsible for its conduct, staging,

presentation or organizing. If the applicant is a company, corporation or civic

organization,thenthenameofthe company,corporationorcivic

organization,and

namescontactinformationofitsdirectorsandofficers,shallalsobeincluded.

b. The purpose or description of the event, the estimated number of participants or

thoseattending.

c. The dates the event is to be held, and the time it is to commence and terminate, 

includingsetupand

shutdowntimes.

d. Thelocationoftheevent,includingadrawingorplanshowingtheentirelocationto

beutilized bythe event inrelation toexistingbuildings, location within the parcel,

driveareas,layoutofparkingareas,andtheamountofspaceavailableforoff‐street

parking.

e. The

specificstreets,orportionsthereof,tobeclosed,ifany,fortheevent.

f. Aplanforanddescriptionoftheuseofeventadvertising.

g. Apublicnotificationplan.

h. Whetheralcoholicbeverageswillbeallowed,providedorsoldbyvendorsduringthe

event,andtheplanordescriptionfor

suchallowanceorprovisionforthepurposeof

assessing city police, fire, and finance department, and county health department

responses.

i. Aplanordescriptionfortheuseoflighting,music,loudspeakers,aliveband,orsound

system, if any, durin g the event, and the type and location of speakers

and other

audioandlightingequipment.

j. Thenameandaddressofthesecuritycompany,ifany,engagedfortheevent,anda

descriptionofthedutiestobeperformed.

k. Aplanordescriptionforfireprotectionfortheevent,includingamapspecifyingthe

locationof18‐footfire

lanes,watersupplyforfirecontrolandtheuseofcommercial

tents.

l. Aplanordescriptionforemergencymedicalservicesforthespecialevent.

m. Aplanordescriptionforthehandlingoffood.

n. A plan or description  for the compliance with the city's fats, oils and grease

managementprogram,includingthelocationwhere thefats,oilsandgreasewillbe

disposedofperthisCode.

o. Aplan ordes criptionfortheuseorallowanceofanimalsduringorasapartofthe

event.

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p. Aplanfor thedisposalof sanitarywasteandsewagefortheevent,including toilet

facilities,andthedisposalofgarbage,trash,andrefuse.

q. CompliancewiththisCoderelatingtobusinesslicensesfortheevent.

r. Foreventstobelocateduponorrequiretheclosingorblocking

ofanystreet,alley,

orroad,ortheuseofanycity‐ownedpropertyorright‐of‐wayareas,submissionof

aninsurancepolicyinaccordancewithsection2‐287.Thepolicyshallnotbecanceled

without 30 days' written notice to the city. The city shall be the named additional



insuredandtheeventsponsorshallexecuteaholdharmlessagreementindemnifying

thecity.

s. A plan or description for compliance with the city's horse‐drawn carriages for hire

requirementsperthisCodeandincludingtheproposed route.

t. Anyadditional informationwhich theplanning and  developmentdirectorshallfind

reasonablynecessarytomakeafairdeterminationastowhetherapermitshouldbe

issued.

(c)

ApplicationforPermitInvolvingClosureofStreets

Inadditiontootherprovisionsofthischapter:

(1) Any event requiring the closure of streets or roadways within the city shall require

approvaloftheBoard.Applicationforsuchaneventmustbesubmittedtotheplanning

and development department a minimum of 90 days prior to the event, for

 review by

staff.Exceptionstothe90‐dayrequirementmaybegrantedatthediscretionofthecity

administrator.

(2) Oncestaffhasdonethereviewofthecompletedapplication,it willbesubmittedtothe

Board.ApprovalgivenbytheBoardshall beintheformofaresolution,

statinganyspecific

requirementsorrestrictionstobefollowed.

(d)

IssuanceofPermit;Conditions;Transfer;Expiration

(1) Grantingor denial;conditions. Special eventpermits shallbe granted or denied by the

planninganddevelopme ntdirector,unlessapprovalisrequiredfromtheBoardunderthis

articleandshallcontainte rmsandconditionsasmaybedeemednecessarytoensurea

neat,safeandorderlyeventinaccordancewith

thetermsofthisarticle.Suchtermsmay

includespecificlocationsinwhichpossessionandconsumptionofalcoholicbeverageswill

beconfined,andregulatio ns concernin gprohibitednoises.

(2) Transfer;expiration;effectofnoncompliance.Specialeventpermitsarenottransferable,

andshallexpireatthecloseofthelastdateof

theeventforwhichthepermithasbeen

issued.Failureofthesponsors oftheeventtocomplywiththetermsandcon ditionsofa

special event permit and the applicable  ordinan ces and laws of the state shall

immediatelyvoidthepermit.

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(3) Standardsforissuance.Theplanninganddevelopmentdirectorshallissueaspecialevent

permitasprovidedforinthissectionwhen,fromaconsiderationoftheapplication,upon

theapprovaloftheapplicablecitydepartments,including,withoutlimitation,fire,police,

andfinancedepartment,andapprovalofthecountyhealth 

department,andfromsuch

otherinformationasmayotherwisebeobtained,hefindsthat:

a. The conduct of the eve nt will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly

movementof othertraffic contiguous toits locationunless approved by thepolice

chief;

b. Theconductoftheeventwillnotrequire

thediversionofsogreatanumberofpolice

officersofthecitytoproperlypolicetheeventandtheareascontiguoustheretoas

topreventpoliceprotectiontothecityunlessapprovedbythepolicechief;

c. The conduct of such eve nt will not require the diversion of so

great a number of

ambulancesoremergencymedicalservicesnototherwiseprovidedforbytheevent

sponsorastopreventnormalambulanceandemergencymedicalservicetoportions

ofthecityotherthan thattobeoccupiedbytheproposedeventandareascontiguous

thereto;

d. Theconcentrationofpersons,animals

andvehiclesatthelocationoftheeventwill

not unduly interfere with proper fire and police protection or ambulance and

emergencymedicalservicestotheareaoftheeventandtheareascontiguousthereto

unlessapprovedbythefirechiefandpolicechief;

e. The conduct of such event

will not interfere with the movement of firefighting

equipmentenroutetoafireunlessapprovedbythefirechief;

f. Theconductoftheevent,asprovidedforbythesubmittedapplicationandplans,is

not reasonably likely to cause or create any significant public health risks unless

approvedby

thecountyhealthdepartment;

g. The conduct of the event is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or

property, to provoke disorderly conduct or to create a disturbance beyond the

capacityofthepolicedepartmenttoprotectthegeneralpublicorthoseparticipating

intheevent;and

Verification that the information contained in the permit application by the event

sponsor is true and does not omit any material detail for the consideration of the

factorslistedinthissection.

(e)

NoticeofDenialofPermit;AppealProcedure

(1) The planninganddevelopmentdirectorshallactupontheapplicationforaspecialevent

permit within ten business days after the date filed. If the planning and development

directordisapprovestheapplication,thedenialshallbemailedtotheapplicant, within

ten business days after the date upon which the

 application was filed, a notice of the

action,statingthereasonsforthedenialofthepermit.

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(2) Anydisapprovalofaspecialeventpermitapplicationmustfirstbereviewedbythecity

administrator.

(3) Anypersonaggrievedbythedecisionof theplanning anddevelopmentdirectorshallhave

therighttoappealthedenialofaspecialeventpermittotheBoard.Theappealshallbe

filedwiththecityclerkno  later than30daysafterthedateofthenoticeissuedbythe

planninganddevelopmentdirector.TheBoardshallheartheappealoftheapplicantas

anagenda item at a Board meeting, notto exceed 30 days afterits receipt by the city



clerk.

(f)

AlternativePermit

Theplanninganddevelopmentdirector,indenyinganapplicatio n foraspecialeventpermit,mayissue

analternativeeventpermitfortheconductoftheeventonadate,atatime,ataplaceorinamanner

differentfrom thatnamed bythe applicant.Any applicant desiringto accept

an alternate permit shall, 

withinfivebusinessdaysafternoticeoftheactionoftheplanninganddevelopmentdirector,fileawritten

notice of acceptance with the planning and development director. An alternative special event permit

shall conform to the requirements of, and shall  have the effect of, a spe cial

event permit under this

chapter.

(g)

ModificationorRescissionofPermit

(1) The planninganddevelopmentdirectormaymodifyorrescindanyspecialeventpermit

forgoodcause,including,butnotlimitedto:

a. A determination that any representation or statements by the event sponsor

contained in the event permit application are false or misleading in any material

detail.

b. Adetermination

ofnoncompliancebytheeventsponsorofanytermsorconditions

ofthepermit.

c. Adeterminationthattheeventasappliedforanddescribeduponthesubmittedplans

may pose an immediate threat to public heal th, welfare or safety due to reasons

including, but not limited to, weather conditions,

overcrowding, traffic

considerations,orviolationsofthisCodeorthelawsofthestatebytheeventspo nsor.

d. Adeterminationthattheeventsponsorisinviolationofanyordinance.

(2) Theappealfromthedecisiontomodifyorrescindaspecialeventpermitbytheplanning

and development director

 shall proceed in accordance with this article, relating to the

issuanceofnotifications,timesandprocedurestobefollowed.

(h)

ResponsibilityforExpensesIncurredbyCity

The special event sponsors, and any other individuals or organizations named in the permit, may be

responsibleforanyexpensesincurredbythecityasaresultoftheirevent.Thecitymayrequireadeposit

orbondpriortotheissuanceofaspecialeventpermit.

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PeriodofOperation;Duration

(1) Generally. Events shall take place only between the hours of 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM,

SundaythroughThursday,and8:00AMandmidnight,FridaythroughSaturday.

(2) Specialevents.Permitsshallbevalidforamaximumoffivedayswithinaconsecutive14‐

dayperiod. A repeat specialevent shall

not occurmore frequently thanonce every60

days.

(j)

DutytoRestoreEventLocation

(1) Special event sponsors shall be responsible for the cleaning and restoration of the

locationtheeventoccupies,and/orcausesdebrisorlitterupon,within48hoursofthe

conclusionoftheevent,oratsuchothertimeasmaybesetforthinthepermit,tothe

conditionwhichexisted

priortotheevent,andshallprovidewastedisposalreceptacles 

andtoiletfacilitiesforuseofthoseattendingtheevent.

(2) Special event sponsors may be required to submit to the planning and development

directoradepositforthecleaningandrestorationofareasadjacent tothespecialevent

location

bythepublicworksdepartment.

(k)

ExemptEvents

Anyeventsponsoredbythecity,aswellasanyemergencyservicesprogram,militaryexercisesimulation,

funeral process, picketing, training drill, activities held inside a building or facility intended for such

activities, or any governmental agency  acting within the scope of its functions, shall be exempt from

complyingwiththerequirements

ofthischapter.

(l)

TemporaryEvents

AnyactivityoreventdefinedasatemporaryeventorregulatedinthisChaptershallnotbeconsidereda

specialevent.

(m)

EventAdvertising

(1) EventsignageshallcomplywiththisCode.

(2) Generally

a. Advertisingshallnotbeinstalledwithoutanapprovedeventbannerstickerfr omthe

planninganddevelopmentdepartment. 

b. Weatheredortornadvertisementsshallnotbepermitted,andstaffoftheplanning

anddevelopmentdepartmentmayremoveanyeventadvertisingin

violationofthis

subsection.

c. Theadvertisingshallnotblockanylineofsightandmustnotbelocatedwithinaright‐

of‐way.

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d. Depending on the location of the advertising, special restrictions may apply,

including,butnotlimitedto,restricteddistancefromtheright‐of‐wayorpavement

andrestrictedangleoftheadvertisementfacingtheroad.

e. Specialevents. Specialevent advertisingshall be installedfor a maximum of  seven

days,

inadditiontotheday softheevent,andamaximumoftwodaysaftertheevent.

Eacheventmayhaveamaximumofthreeoff‐premisesandoneon‐premisesevent

advertisements.

Sec.94‐51 Nonconformities

(a) NonconformingUses

Whereatthetimeofpassageofthischapterlawfuluseoflandexistswhichwouldnotbepermittedby

theregulationsimposedbythischapteroramendmentstothischapter,theusemaybecontinuedsolong

asitremainsotherwiselawful,provided:

(1) No such nonconforming use shall be

 enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a

greaterareaoflandthanwasoccupiedattheeffectivedateofadoptionoramendment

oftheordinancefromwhichthischap terisderived.

(2) No such nonconforming use shall be moved,in whole or in part, to any portion of the

parcel other than that occupied by such use  at the effective date of adoption or

amendmentoftheordinancefromwhichthischapterisderived.

(3) Ifanysuchnonconforminguseoflandceasesforanyreasonforaperiodofmorethan12

months,anysubsequentuseof suchland

shall conformto the regulationsspecified  by

thischapterforthedistrictinwhichsuchlandislocated.

(4) No additional structure not conforming to the requirements  of  this chapter shall be

erectedinconnectionwithsuchnonconforminguseofland.

(b)

NonconformingStructures

Wherealawfulstructureexistsattheeffectivedate ofadoption oramendmentoftheordinancefrom

which this chapter is derived that could not be built under the terms of this chapter by reason of

restrictions on area, parcel coverage, height, yard, site location on the parcel, or other requirements

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concerningthestructure,suchstructuremaybecontinuedsolongasitremainsotherwiselawful,subject

tothefollowingprovisions:

(1) Nosuchnonconformingstructuremaybeenlargedoralteredinawaywhich increasesits

nonconformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its

nonconformity.

(2) Should  such nonconforming structure or nonconforming portion of structure be

destroyedbyanymeanstoanyextentofmorethan50percentofitsreplacementcostat

the time of destruction,  it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the

provisionsofthischapter.

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(3) Should  such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall 

thereafter conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is

moved.

(c)

NonconformingUsesofStructuresandLandinCombination

Iflawful useofstructureandlandincombinationexistsattheeffectivedateofadoptionoramendment

oftheordinancefromwhichthischapteris derivedthatwouldnotbeallowedinthedistrictunderthe

termsofthischapter,thelawfulusemaybecontinuedsolongasit

remainsotherwiselawful,subjectto

thefollowing:

(1) No existing structure devoted to a use not permitted by this chapter in the district in

which it is located shall be enlarged, extended, constructed, reconstructe d, moved, or

structurallyalteredexceptinchangingtheuseofthestructuretoausepermitted

inthe

districtinwhichitislocated.

(2) Anynonconformingusemaybeextendedthroughoutanypartsofabuildingwhichwere

manifestlyarrangedordesignedforsuchuseatthetimeofadoptionoramendmentof 

theordinancefromwhichthischapterisderived,butnosuchuseshall

beextendedto

occupyanylandoutsidesuchabuilding.

(3) Ifnostructuralalterationsaremade,anynonconforminguseofastructureandlandmay

asaspecialexceptionbechangedtoanothernonconforminguseprovidedthattheBoard 

ofAdjustment,eitherbygeneralruleorbymakingfinding

inthespecificcase,shallfind

thattheproposeduseisequallyappropriateormoreappropriatetothedistrictthanthe

existing nonconforming use. In permitting such change, the Board of Adjustment may

requireappropriateconditionsandsafeguardsinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthis

chapter.

(4) Anystructure andland

incombination,inwhichanonconforminguseissupersededbya

permitted use, shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district,  and the

nonconformingusemaynotthereafterberesumed.

(5) When a nonconforming use of a structure and land in combination is discon tinued or

abandoned for six consecutive

months or for 18 months during any three‐year period

(except when government action impedes access to the premises), they shall not

thereafterbeusedexceptinconformitywiththeregulationsofthedistrictinwhichitis

located.

(6) Wherenonconformingusestatusappliestoastructureandlandin

combination,removal

ordestructionofthestructureshalleliminatethenonconformingstatusoftheland.

(d)

RepairsandMaintenance

(1) On any nonconforming structureor portion of a structure containing a nonconforming

use, work may be done in any period of 12 consecutive months on ordinary repair or

replacementofnonbearingwalls,fixtures,wiring,orplumbing,toanextentnotexceeding

tenpercentofthecurrentreplacementcostofthe

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of the structure as the case may be, provided that the cubic content existing when it

becamenonconformingshallnotbeincreased.

(2) Ifa nonconformingstructureor portionof a structurecontaining a nonconforming use

becomes physically unsafe or unlawful due to lack of repairs and  maintenance, and is

declared by any duly authorizedofficial to be unsafeor unlawful by reasonof physical

condition, it shall not thereafter be restored, or rebuilt except in conformity with the

regulationsofthedistrictinwhichitislocated.

(3) Nothinginthis chaptershall bedeemedto preventthe strengtheningor

restoring toa

safeconditionofanybuildingorpartthereofdeclaredtobeunsafebyanyofficialcharged

withprotectingthepublicsafety,uponorderofsuchofficial.

(e)

SpecialUseProvisionsNotNonconformingUses

Any use which is permitted as a special use in a district under the terms of this chapter (other  than a

change through Board of Adjustment action from a nonconfor ming use to another use not generally

permitted in the district) shall not be deemed a nonconforming use in such district, but

 shall without

furtheractionbeconsideredaconforminguse.

(f)

AnnexedProperty

When territory, which is the subject of a current Division I, Division II or Division III permit previously

issued by the county, is annexed intothe city, such territory shall be deemed zoned within the city in

accordancewiththelanduse authorizedundersuchDivisionI,DivisionIIorDivision

IIIpermit.Following

annexation, such territory shall be developed in accordance  with the density, parking, building height,

buildingconstructionandlandscapingregulationsofthecity.

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ArticleVOff‐StreetParking

Sec.94‐52 Purpose

Thepurposeofthissectionistopromotesafeaccess,regulatetheamountandlocationof vehicleparking

andmaneuveringareasinordertopromoteamoreefficientuseofland,enhanceurbanform,encourage

theuseofalternativemodesoftransportation,provideforbetterpedestrianmovement,andprotectair

and

waterquality.Theprovisionsofthissectionareintendedto:

(a) Preventandalleviatethecongestionofpublicstreets;

(b) Encouragethe incorporationofalternativemodes oftransportati on byemphasizing pedestrian

circulationandestablishingrequirementsforbicycleparking;

(d) Promote the health, safety, and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements for off‐

streetparkingandloadingareas;and

(e) Limitparkingtoencouragemorecompact,walkabledevelopments.

Sec.94‐53 ApplicabilityandLocation

(a) ScopeofRegulations

(1) Off ‐streetparkingspaceshallbeprovidedforallnewbuildingsandstructures,forchanges

inusewhich increase thecapacity, availablegrossfloor area,intensityof use,or other

unitofmeasurementspecifiedherein,andforadditionstoexistingstructures.

(2) The  term "addition" as used in this subsection

 shall include any alteration intended to

enlargeorincreasecapacitybyaddingorcreatingdwellingunits,guestrooms,floorarea

orseats.

(3) Requiredparkingspaceforthestructurewithadditionmayincludeexistingparkingspace

fromtheoriginalformofthestructure,andmustbethesameasfora

newstructurewhen

completed.

(4) Anybuildingcompleted,andinuseatthetimeofpassageoftheordinancefromwhich

thisarticleisderived,shallnotberequiredtofurnishanyadditionalparking spacesthat

mayberequiredby thischapter. Whentheuseofa structureisin any

wayaltered,all

restrictionsofthiscodeshallpertain.

(5) Accessoryoff‐streetparkingandloadingfacilitiesinexistenceontheeffectivedateofthis

Code,andlocatedonthesamelotasthebuildingoruseserved,shallnothereafterbe

reducedbelowtherequirements ofthissectionfor

asimilarnewbuildingoruse.Ifsuch

existing facilities are already below the required amount, they shall not be hereafter

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(b)

LocationofParking

(1) Generally

a. Parkingspacesrequiredfordwellingsshallbelocatedonthesameparcelorsiteas

themaindwellingandlocatedeitherinagarageoronapaveddrivewayorparking

area.

b. Newparking spacescreatedin residentialdistricts aftertheeffective dateof these

regulations shall

 not occupy any part of any required front yard except for the

driveway.Parkingonanon‐pavedsurfaceinthefrontyardisprohibited.

c. Parkingincommercialandmixed‐usedistrictsshallbelocatedtothesideorrearof

the primary structure.Onedouble‐loaded row of

surface parking may be allowed

between the front of a commercial structure and the front setback provided 50%

additionallandscapingisprovidedpursuanttothischapter.

d. Parkingspacesshallbereservedforthesoleuse oftheoccu pantsandemployeesof 

the building andtheir visitors. However, churches, theaters,stadiums,

 auditoriums

andothersimilarplacesofassemblymaymakearrangementsforjointuseofparking

spacewithotheruseshereinspecified.

(2) StructuredParking

Theoff‐streetparkingrequiredbythissectionmaybelocatedinaparkingstructure,whetheron

thesameoronadifferentlotthanthe

useswhichitserves.Suchstructureshallbesubjecttothe

following:

a. Ground floor parking provided in a parking structure shall be landscaped and

screened, ins o far  as practicable, from surrounding uses and from public view.In

addition,foruseslocatedonthesamelotasthestructure,theconditionsrequired

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forsharedparkingshallapply.Foruseslocatedonadifferentlotasthestructure,the

conditionsrequiredforoff‐siteparkingshallapply.

b. Parking structures with  ground floors that are not completely wrapped with

commercial, office, institutional, public uses, or civic uses on the side facing an

intersection

(exceptsidesabuttingalleys)shallnot:

(i) Abutstreetintersectionsorpublic/civicuseareasor

(ii) Occupysitesthataretheterminusofastreetvista.

(c)

Off‐SiteParking

Alloff‐streetparkingareasforanyuseshallbeprovidedonthesamelotastheuseitserves.However,

parkingmaybeallowedonanotherlotwheretherearepracticaldifficultiesinthelocationoftheparking

areaorifpublicsafetyorpublicconvenience,orboth,arebetter

servedbyaremotelocation.Off‐site

parkingshallbeapprovedbytheplanninganddevelopmentdire ctorandshallcomplywiththefollowing

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(1) SameOwnership

Theparkingareaislocatedonlandunderthesameownershipastheuseitserves,orarecorded

easementinperpetuitythathasbeenestablishedfortheuseofanoff‐sitelocationforparking

andfiledwithcityclerkandcountyrecorder.

(2) DistanceBetween

Off‐SiteParkingAreaandtheProposedUse

a. Off‐siteparkingformultiple‐familydwellingsshallnotbelocatedmorethan200feet

fromanynormallyusedentranceoftheprincipaluseserved.

b. Off‐siteparkingfornonresidentialormixedusesshallnotbelocatedmorethan300 

feet

fromanynormallyusedentranceoftheprincipaluseserved.

c. The above di stances shall be measured along the shortest legal, practical walking

route. This route may include crossing a right‐of‐way provided it uses a legal 

crosswalk.

(3) NoUndueHazard

Theoff‐siteparkingareashallbe

convenienttousewithout causingunreasonable:

a. Hazardtopedestrians,

b. Hazardtovehiculartraffic,

c. Trafficcongestion,

d. Interferencewithcommercialactivityorconvenientaccesstootherparkingareasin

thevicinity,

e. Detrimenttotheappropriateuseofbusinesslandsinthevicinity,or

f. Detrimenttoanyabutting

residentialneighborhood.

Sec.94‐54 Off‐StreetParkingStandards

(a) ComputationofRequiredOff‐StreetParkingSpaces

(1) Fractions

When measurements of the number of required parking spaces result in fractions, the space

standardshallberoundedupwardtothenexthighestwholenumber.

(2) DifferentUseAreas

Exceptasprovidedforinthissection,parkingshallbecalculatedseparatelyforeachdifferentuse

areainabuilding

oronasite,includingallaccessoryuses.

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(3) CombinationsofUses

If the planning and development director determines that a proposed use represents a

combination of uses listed in Table 94‐54.1, Off‐Street Parking Standards, the parking  space

standardsshallbethosethatwouldapplyifthetwo(ormore)usesweredevelopedseparately,

unless the

planning and development director determines that a lower standard would be 

adequatebecauseofdifferencesinpeakoperatinghourspursuanttothischapter.

(4) On‐StreetParking

ExceptaspermittedaspartofanapprovedAlternativeParkingPlan,on‐streetparkingonstreets,

shallnotbeusedtosatisfytheoff

‐streetparkingstandardsofthissubsection.

(5) ParkingBasedonSeating

Whenthestandardsuseseatingasaunitofmeasurement, allcalculationsshallbebasedonthe

occupantloadoftheareasusedforseating.

(6) ParkingBasedonFloorArea

Except as provided for in this section, when

the standards use amount of square footage in

buildingsasa unitofmeasurement,allcalculationsshallbebasedongrossfloorareaminus10

percentexceptasmayhereinafterbemodified.

(7) ParkingBasedonOccupants

Exceptasprovidedforinthissection,whenthestandardsusethenumberof

occupantsasaunit

ofmeasurement,allcalculationsshallbebasedonthemaximumfire‐ratedcapacity.

(8) FleetParking

Forthepurposeofcalculatingparkingrequirem ents,fleetvehicleparkingspacesshallnotcount

againsteithertheminimumormaximumrequirements.

(b)

DeterminationbyPlanningandDevelopmentDirector

(1) Parking standards for uses not specifically listed in Table 94‐54.1, Off‐Street Parking

Standards,shallbedeterminedbytheplanninganddevelopmentdirectorbasedonthe

standardsfortheclosestcomparableuseorbyreferencetostandardparkingresources

published by the National Parking Association, the American Planning Association,

 or

similarorganization.

(2) Theplanninganddevelopmentdirectormayalternatelyrequirethesubmittalof aparking

demandstudythatjustifiesestimatesofparkingdemandbasedontherecommendations

oftheInstituteof TrafficEngineers(ITE),andincludesrelevantdatacollectedfromuses

orcombinationsofusesthatarethe

sameorcomparabletotheproposeduseintermsof

density,scale,bulk,area,typeofactivity,andlocation.

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(c)

Off‐StreetParkingSpacesRequired

Off‐street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 94‐54.1, Off‐Street Parking

Standards.Wherethistabledoesnotspecifyaparkingrequirement,thestandardsofSection94‐54(d)

apply.

Table94‐54.1:Off‐StreetParkingStandards

Use ParkingRequirements

HouseholdLiving DwellingUnit=du

Dwelling GrossFloorArea=GFA

 Single‐Family,Detached 2perdu

 Single‐Family,Attached(3ormoreunits) 2perdu

 Single‐Family,Duplex 2perdu

 Single‐Family,PatioHome 2perdu



Multi‐Family

1perstudio;1.5per1br;2.0per2br;2.5per3br;2.5+

.5foreachbrmorethan3



Home‐BasedOccupation

Asrequiredfordwellingtype

andSec.94.47(c)

 Live/Work 1plusparkingforworkuse

 Loft 1perdu

 ManufacturedHome 2perdu

 ModularHousing 2perdu

 MobileHome Per94‐47(e)

GroupLiving

CongregateLivingFacility/SeniorHousing 1per2bedsplus1per100sfofassemblyarea

GroupHome 1per4bedsplus1per100sfofassemblyarea

Nursing,Convalescent,andRestHome 1per2bedsplus1per100sfofassemblyarea

ShelterCareFacility 1per4beds

CivicandInstitutional

CommunityServices

CemeteryandMausoleum 94‐54(e)

Civic,Social,andFraternalOrganizations 1per300sfGFA

CommunityCenter 1per250sfGFA

CulturalInstitutions,Public 1per400sfGFA

GovernmentOfficesandFacilities 1per300sfgfaofspaceusedbythepublic+1per600sf

gfaofspacenotusedbythepublic

PublicServiceFacilities 94‐54(e)

ReligiousAssembly

1spaceper5seats,plus1spaceper50sfofgfaof

assemblyareawithoutseats,plusadditionalspacesas

requiredforaccessoryusesbasedonparkingstandards

forsuchuse.Ifnofixedseating,thenbasedon

maximumcapacityundertheprovisionsofthe

InternationalBuilding

Code.

DayCare

FamilyDayCareHome 94‐46(c)

GroupDayCareHome 94‐46(c)

ChildCareCenter

1per400sfgfa,plus1additionalper800sfgfafor

pickup/delivery

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Table94‐54.1:Off‐StreetParkingStandards

Use ParkingRequirements

EducationalFacilities

School,PrimaryorSecondary,PublicorPrivate

ElementarySchools:2perclassroom;MiddleSchools:2

perclassroom;HighSchools:6perclassroomand1per

300sfofadministrativeofficespace

School,Vocational‐TechnicalandTrade 1per300sfofenclosedfloorspace

UniversityorCollege 1per300sfofenclosedfloorspace

HealthCareFacilities

AlcoholandDrugAbuseTreatmentFacility 1per1,000sfGFA

Hospital

1per2bedsbasedonmaximumcapacity,plus1per350

sfofofficeandadministrativearea,plusparkingas

requiredforaccessoryuses

MedicalandDentalClinicsandOffices 1per250sfgfa

UrgentCareFacility 1per200sfGFAtreatmentplus1per300sfGFA

remainingarea

ParksandOpenSpace

ParkandPlayground 94‐54(e)S

AthleticArea 94‐96(d);Playfields(soccer,baseball,etc.)shallhave

minimumof20spacesperfield.

PublicRecreationAreasandFacilities 94‐96(d);Playfields(soccer,baseball,etc.)shallhave

minimumof20spacesperfield.

Transportation

AirportandPassengerTerminal 1.0per400sfGFApassengerterminalarea

BusGaragingandEquipmentMaintenance

1.0per2,000sfGFAforindoorandoutdoorstorage

areasplus1per300sfGFAinterioroffice

BusTerminal 1.0per200sfGFA

Utility

 MajorFacilities/ServiceYard 94‐54(e)

 MinorFacilities/Office 94‐54(e)

WirelessCommunicationFacility

AntennaandAntennaSupportStructure None

TelecommunicationsTowerandFacility 1perlocation

Commercial

AnimalSalesandService

PetGrooming 1per300sfGFA

PetShop 1per300sfGFA

Kennels 1per1,000sfGFA

Shelter 1per1,000sfGFA

Stables(commercial) 1per5stalls

VeterinaryServices

 IndoorOnly 4per1,000sfGFA

 WithOutdoorFacilities Indoorplus1per1,000sfoutdoorGFA

Office

BusinessandProfessional 3per1,000sfGFA

RecreationandEntertainment,Outdoor

AmusementParkorThemePark 1per1,000sfGFA

GolfCourse 4perholeplus2.5per1,000sfGFAinclubhouse

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Use ParkingRequirements

RecreationandEntertainment,Outdoor 1per1,000sfGFA

Marina .75spacesperboatslipplusparkingasrequiredfor

otheruses

RecreationandEntertainment,Indoor

AmusementParlor/Arcade 9per1,000sfGFA

FortuneTellingandPalmReading 1per250sfGFA

RecreationandEntertainment,Indoor 1per250sfGFA

Theater .25perseat

CommercialServices

AdultEntertainment 1per250sfGFA

CommercialParking None

EatingandDrinking



Brewery,DistilleryorWinery

1per100squarefeetoffloorareaaccessibleto

customers

 FoodTruckCourt 94‐46(d)



Microbrewery

1per250sq.ft.offloorincludingoutsidedining/drinking

areas.



Restaurant

1per250sq.ft.offloorincludingoutsidedining/drinking

areas.

WithDrive‐Thru Restaurantplusstackingspaces,seeSection94‐54(

)

FinancialServices



AllFinancialServices

1per400sq.ft.offloorareaplusstackingasnecessary,

seeSection94‐54(j)

GeneralCommercialServices 1per500sfGFA

Off‐PremisesContacts(OPC) 1per250sfGFA

RetailSalesandPersonalServices

PersonalServices

 Personalservices 1per250sfGFA



DryCleaner/Laundromat/Laundry

1 per250sfGFAplusstackingasnecessary,seeSection

94‐54(j)

Retail

 GeneralRetail,nodrive‐thru,upto

100,000sfGFA

4per1,000sfGFA

 100,00‐399,999sfGFA 3.8per1,000sfGFA

 400,000sfandgreater 3.6per1,000sfGFA

 Withdrive‐thru Stackingrequirements94‐54(j)

 HomeSupplyandLumberyard 1.5per1,000sfGFA

 PlantNurseryandGreenhouse 1.5per1,000sfGFA

VehiclesandEquipment

CarWash Stackingrequirements94‐54(j)

Vehicles

 RentalServices 1.5per1,000sfGFA

 RepairServices 1.5per1,000sfGFA

 Sales

1.5per1,000sfGFAplus0.7per1,000sfopenair

displayupto4,500sfplus0.2pereachadditional1,000

sfopendisplayorstoragearea

GasolineServiceStations 1.8per1,000sfGFA,minimum5spaces

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Use ParkingRequirements

 AccessoryCarWash Stackingrequirements94‐54(j)

 ElectricVehicleChargingStation none

TruckStop

1per200sfofbuildingarea(excludingcarwasharea)

andrequiredstackingspacesper94‐54(j)

LodgingEstablishment

BedandBreakfastInn

1perguestroominadditiontothoserequiredfor

principalresidence

Campground&VehiclePark

RV:1perRVparkingspaceplus1pereach10RVparking

spaces

Campground:1per350sfw/incampgroundareaplus1

per10campgroundspaces

HotelandMotel

1perguestroomorresidenceunitupto100units,then

.75perunitover100;50%ofspacesmaybecountedto

satisfyparkingrequirementsofaccessoryuses

TimeshareUnit

Unitwith2orfewerbedrooms,notlock‐off:1perunit

Unitwith2orfewerbedroomswithlock‐off:1.5perunit

Unitwiththreeormorebedrooms:2perunit

Industrial

IndustrialServiceandManufacturingAssembly

Alluses 94‐54(d)

EnergyProductionandNaturalResourceExtraction

Alluses 94‐54(d)

Wholesale,Storage,andDistribution

Alluses 94‐54(d)

WasteandSalvage

AutomobilePartsRecyclingBusiness 94‐54(d)

RecyclingCollectionFacility 94‐54(e),minimum2spaces

Agricultural

Alluses 94‐54(e)

(d) Off‐StreetParkingStandardsforSelectedServiceandIndustrialUses

Uses that ref erence this subsection in Table 94‐54.1, Off‐Street Parking S tandards, shall provide the 

minimumnumberofspacesidentifiedinTable94‐54.2,Off‐StreetParkingStandardsforSelectedService

andIndustrialUses:

Table94‐54.2:Off‐StreetParkingStandardsforSelectedServiceandIndustrialUses

UseorActivity RequiredNumberofSpaces

Officeoradministrativearea 1.0spaceper300squarefeet

Indoorsalesarea 1.0spaceper200squarefeet

Indoorstorage,warehousing,

assembly,vehicularservice,or

manufacturingarea:

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1‐3,000squarefeetoffloorarea 1.0spaceper250squarefeet

3,001‐5,000squarefeetoffloorarea 1.0spaceper500squarefeet

5,001‐10,000squarefeetoffloorarea 1.0spaceper750squarefeet

10,001ormoresquarefeetoffloorarea 1.0spaceper1,250squarefeet

Outdoorsales,display,orstoragearea(3,000squarefeetorless) 1.0spaceper750squarefeet

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Table94‐54.2:Off‐StreetParkingStandardsforSelectedServiceandIndustrialUses

UseorActivity RequiredNumberofSpaces

Outdoorsales,display,orstoragearea(morethan3,000squarefeet) 1.0 spaceper1,000squarefeet

NOTE:Thetotalnumberofrequiredspacesiscumulativebasedonthevarietyofdifferentfunctionspresentina

singleuse.

(e) UseswithVariableParkingDemand

Usesthatreference thissubsection in Table94‐54.1,Off‐Street ParkingStandards,havewidely varying

parkingdemandcharacteristicsmakingitdifficulttoestablishasingleoff‐streetparkingstandard.Upon

receivingadevelopmentapplicationforausesubjecttothissubsection,theplanninganddevelopment

directorshallapplytheoff

‐streetparkingstandardspecifiedforthelistedusethatisdeemedmostsimilar

totheproposed useorestablish minimumoff‐street parking  standardsonthe basis ofaparking study

prepared by the applicant.Such a study shall include estimates of parking demand based on

recommendationsoftheInstitute

ofTrafficEngineers(ITE),orotheracceptableestimatesasapprovedby

the planning and development director, and should include other reliable data collected from uses or

combinationsofusesthatarethesameasorcomparablewiththeproposeduse.Comparabilitywillbe

determined by density, scale,bulk, area, type of

 activity, and location.The study shall document the

sourceofdatausedtodeveloptherecommendations.

(f)

MaximumParkingSpacesAllowed

(1) Applicability

Off‐streetvehicleparkingspacesshallnotbeprovide dinanamountthatismorethantheam ount

specified in Table 94‐54.1 unless the maximum parking requirement is waived or mitigated as

providedinthissection.

(2) MaximumParkingCalculationExceptions

Forthepurposeofcalculatingparkingrequirements,

thefollowingtypesofparkingspacesshall

notcountagainstthemaximumparkingrequirement:

a. Accessibleparking;

b. Vanpoolandcarpoolparking;

c. Spaces with electrical vehicle charging stations, up to a maximum of two per 50

parkingspaces;

d. On‐streetparkingadjacenttothelotorlotson

whichtheparkinglocated;and

e. Structuredparking,undergroundparking,andparkin gwithin,above,orbeneaththe

building(s)itserves.

(3) MaximumParkingWaiver

a. ParkingDemandStudy

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Requests to exceed the maximum parking requirement shall be accompanied by a parking

demandstudydemonstratinghowthemaximumnumberofparkingspacesspecifiedinTable

94‐54.1isinsufficientfortheproposeddevelopment.

b. ReviewCriteria

A waiver to the maximum parking requirement  may be allowed by the planning

and

developmentdirectorinsituationsthatmeetthefollowingcriteria:

(i) The proposed development has unique or unusual characteristics  such as

high sales volume per floor area or low turnover, that create a parking

demandthatexceedsthemaximumratioandthattypicallydoesnotapplyto

comparableuses;

(ii) The

parkingdemandcannotbeaccommodatedbyon‐streetparking,shared

parking with nearby uses, or by increa sing  the supply of spaces that are

exemptfromthemaximumratio;

(iii) Therequestistheminimumnecessaryvariationfromthestandards;or

(iv) Ifapplication ofthe maximumparking standardwould result

infewerthan

sixparkingspaces,thedevelopmentshallbeallowedsixparkingspaces.

(4) DesignRequirementsforExcessParking

Parking that is provided in excess of the maximum parking requirement shall be required to

includeincreasedinternallandscapingandincorporateperviouspavementasdescribedbelow.

a. PerviousSurfaces

Whereparking

spacesinexcessofthemaximumspecifiedinTable94‐54.1areconstructed,

anareaequaltothetotalarearequiredforthenumberofspacesthatexceedthemaximum

parking requirement shall be constructed of pervious surfaces as approved by the city

Engineer.

b. AdditionalTreesandLandscaping

(i)

Applicantsthatrequestparkingthate xceedsthenumberofspacesrequired

byTable94‐54.1shallprovideadditionalparkinglottreesandlandscapingas

follows:

Table94‐54.3:AdditionalLandscapingRequirementforOverparking

AmountofExcessParkingRequested

OverMaximum(percent)

AdditionalLandscaping

(percent)

5 5

6‐10 10

11‐15 15

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a. Any required additional landscaping shall be distributed throu ghout  the site as

determinedbytheplanninganddevelopmentdirectorandinaccordancewithTable

94‐54.3.Theadditionallandscapingshallbeintegratedwiththeparkinglotandsite

design.

b. Where the provision of additional landscaping is restricted for infill

 and

redevelopmentprojectsduetosite constraints,theapplicantmayprovidesidewalk

amenitiesor streetscapefeaturesas determinedby theplanning anddevelopment

director.Acceptableamenitiesshallhavea valueequaltoorgreaterthantheprice

oftheadditionallandscapingfeaturesrequiredinTable94‐54.3,andmayinclude

but

arenotlimitedto:

(i) Sidewalkplantersbetweentheparkingareaandbuilding,ortheparkingarea

andthestreet;

(ii) Publicartincludingbutnotlimitedtosculptures,fountains, clocks,ormurals;

or

(iii) Decorative fencing (su ch as wrought iron) around the perimeter of the

parkingareaprovidedwith

seasonalplantings.

(g)

ExceptionsandAdjustments

(1) ChangeinPermittedUses

Apermittedusethatdoesnotmeettheparkingrequirementsofthissectionmaybeconverted

to another permitted use  without full compliance with the required number of parking spaces

provided:

a. The applicant provides the maximum amount of parking spaces possible without

beingrequiredto

removeorpartiallyremoveastructure.

b. Ifastructureoraportionofastructureisvoluntarilyremoved,theresultingareashall

be used to provide the a dditional parking spaces necessary towards fulfilling the

requirementsofTable94‐54.1.

(2) SmallUseException

Any individual use in a space

that is 2,000 square feet or smaller shall be exempt from the

minimum parking requirement of Table 94‐54.1 except for uses in the Eating and Drinking use

category.

(3) SharedParking

a. Wheretwolanduses listedinseparateusecategoriesinTable94‐45.1shareaparking

lot,parking

lots,orstructure,thetotaloff‐siteparkingrequiredforthoseusesmay

be reduced by the factors shown in Table 94‐96.4, SharedParking. Total off‐street

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parkingrequiredshallbethesumofthetwoparkingrequirementsforthetwouses

dividedbythefactorsinTable94‐96.4.Forexample,whereadevelopmenti ncludes

both(a)civicand(b)retailsalesuses,theamount ofparkingrequiredisthesumof

the parking required for

the two uses divided  by 1.3. The minimum parking

requirementslistedinTabl e94‐54.1maybeadjustedasfollows:

Table94‐54.4:SharedParking

(Addthetwoparkingrequirementsanddividebythesefactors)

PropertyUse

Multi‐

Familyor

Group

Living

Civic,and

Institution

Eating&

Drinking,

Entertainment,

orVisitor

Accom.

Retail

Sales

Office

Multi‐familyorGroupliving

‐ 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3

Civic

1.1‐ 1.2 1.3 1.3

EatingandDrinking,

Entertainment,orVisitor

Accommodation

1.1 1.2‐ 1.3 1.7

RetailSales

1.2 1.3 1.3‐1.2

Office

1.3 1.5 1.7 1.2‐

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b. Sharedparkingspacesshallbelocatedwithin500linearfeetoftheprimaryentrance

ofallusesservedasmeasuredalongtheshortestlegal,practicalwalkingroute.This

route may include  crossing a right‐of‐way provided it uses a le gal crosswalk. Such

distanceshallnotapplyifa

remoteparkingshuttlebusserviceisprovided.Shared

parking spaces shall not be separated from the use they serve by an arterial or

collectorstreet.Inaddition,adequateandsafepedestrianaccessmustbeprovided

fromandtothesharedparkingareas.

(4) ReducedNeedPopulations

a. The requiredminimum number

of off‐street parking spacesmay be reduced by 33

percentforanygrouplivinguseormulti‐familyuseinwhichoccupancyofatleast80

percentoftheunitsisrestricted forusebythose60yearsofageorolder.

b. The requiredminimum number ofoff‐

street parking spacesmay be reduced by 50

percentforanygrouplivinguseormulti‐familyuseinwhichoccupancyofmorethan

80 percent of the units is restricted for use by those meeting the definition of

“handicapped”individualsunderthefederalFairHousingActAmendments.

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(5) BusTransportation

When a commercial establishment can document (to the satisfaction of the planning and

developmentdirector)thatanotablepercentageoftheircustomerswillbetransportedto and

from their premises in buses, the planning  and development director may approve the

substitutionofbusspacesforrequiredparking

spaces.Busspacesmustbeaminimumoftenfeet

inwidthand36feetinlength,shallbeunobstructedfromthesurfaceuptoaheightofatleast15

feet, shall be so located toensure the furthest possible distan ce from any adjacent residential

area,andshallbeclearly

marked.Unlessthecommercialestablishmentadoptsapolicyandposts

anoticethatbusesarebannedfromidlingduringthetimepassengersareintheestablishment,

nomorethantentotalbusspacesmaybelocatedinonesinglelo cationonanapprovedparking

lot.When approvedby theplanning

anddevelopmentdire ctor, onebusparkingspace may be

substituted for 11 required parking spaces  to a maximum of ten total bus spaces in lieu of a

maximumof110totalrequiredparkingspaces.Nosubstitutionofrequiredparkingspacesshall

beapprovedforanybusspacesinexcessoften.

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(6) TandemParkingwithValet

Anoff‐streetparkingprogramutilizinglimitedtandemparkingforcommercialusesshallcomply

withthefollowingstandards:

a. Thedevelopmentservedshallprovide75ormoreparkingspaces;

b. No more than 30 percent of the total number of spaces shall be designated as 

tandem;and

c. Avaletparkingattendantmustbeondutyduringhoursofoperation.

(h)

BicycleParking

(1) RequiredNumberofSpaces

Bicycleparkingshallbeprovidedasfollows:

Table94‐54.5:RequiredBicycleParking

Use BicycleParkingSpaces[1]

Multiple‐family 2or1per20units

Grouphome 1per4bedrooms

Office 2or1per40,000sq.ft.(netarea)

Commercialsalesandservice 2or1per5,000sq.ft.(netarea)

Communityuse(non‐utility)  2or1per10,000sq.ft.(netarea)

Schools 2perclassroom

Notes:[1]Whichevermeasurementresultsinthehighernumberofspaces.

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(2) DesignandLocation

Bicycleparkingfacilitiesshallincludearackorstoragefacility(e.g.,locker)thatenablesbicycles

tobesecured.Whereracksareused,theyshallmeetthefollowingstandards:

a. Thebicycleframeandonewheelcanbelocked totherackwithahigh‐security,U‐

shapedshacklelockifbothwheelsareleftonthebicycle;

b. Abicyclesixfeetlongcanbesecurelyheldwithitsframesupportedsothatthebicycle

cannotbe pushedor fallina manner that willdamagethe wheelsor com ponents;

and

c. Therackmustbesecurely

anchored.

d. Bicycleracksandstoragefacilitiesshallbeaccessiblewithoutmovinganotherbicycle.

e. Bicycleracksandstoragefacilitiesshallbelocatedinconvenient,visible,well‐litareas

with easy access and near main entrances of all commercial, residential, and

institutionalbuildings.Suchlocationsshallbeclearlynotedwith

signage.

f. The racks and storage facilities shall be located so they do not interfere with

pedestriantrafficandshallbeprotectedfrompotentialdamagebymotorvehicles.

g. Bicycleparkingshallnotbewithinanyrequiredlandscapeareanorinterferewithany

pedestrianpathway.

(i)

LoadingAreas

A permanently maintained usable off‐street loading space shall be provided on the same parcel when

structuresforthefollowingusesareerected,establishedoraltered:

(1) Hospitalsorsimilarinstitutionswith agrossfloorarea(GFA)of10,000squarefeetormore

shallprovideonespace,exclusiveofambulancespace.



(2) HotelsandofficebuildingswithaGFAof10,000squarefeetormoreshallprovideone

space.

(3) Undertakers and funeral parlors  shall provide one space for each 5,000 square feet of

GFA.

(4) Allcommercialandindustrialuseswith aGFAof5,000squarefeetormoreshall

provide

one space for the first 25,000 square f eet, and one additional space for ea ch 50,000

squarefeetGFAthereafter,oranyportionthereof.

(j)

VehicleStackingAreas

Thefollowing standardsshallapplytobusinessesthatcontainadrive‐throughestablishment,regardless

ifthedrive‐throughispartofanotheruse(e.g.,restaurantorfinancialinstitution),orifitisastand‐alone

use(e.g.,automatictellermachine).

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(1) GeneralStandards

a. Audible electronicdevices such as loudspeakers,automobile service order devices,

andsimilarinstrumentsshallnotbelocatedwithin250feetofanyresidentialdwelling

unit.

b. Noserviceshallberendered,deliveriesmade,orsalesconductedwithintherequired

frontyard or corner side yard;customers

served in vehicles shall be parked to the

sidesorrearoftheprincipalbuilding.

c. All drive‐through areas, including but not limited to menu boards, stacking lanes,

trashreceptacles,loudspeakers,driveupwindows,andotherobjectsassociatedwith

thedrive‐throughareashallbelocatedinthesideor

rearyardofapropertytothe

maximum extentfeasible, and shall not cross, interfere with,or impede any public

right‐of‐way.

(2) StackingSpaceandLaneRequirements

Stackinglanesshallcompl y withthefollowingdesignstandards:

a. Drive‐throughstackinglanesshallhaveaminimumwidthofei ght

feetandlengthof

20feet.

b. Thefirstpositioninadrivethroughstation,locatedatthewindow,iscountedasa

stackingspace.

c. Whenstackinglanesareseparatedfromotherstackinglanes,bypasslanes,orfrom

other site areas, the separation shall be by means of a raised

 concrete median,

concretecurb,orlandscaping.

d. Stackinglanesshallbesetback25 feetfromright‐of‐ways.

e. Allstackinglanesmustbeclearlyidentified,throughtheuseofmeanssuchasstriping,

landscaping,andsigns.

f. The number of required stacking spaces shall be as provided for

in Table 94‐96.6,

Stacking Space Requirements. See Figure 94‐96.A for an illustration of stacking

spaces:

Table94‐54.6:StackingSpaceRequirements

Activity

Minimum

StackingSpaces

(perlane)

Measured

From:

RetailSales,Bank,FinancialInstitution, or

AutomatedTellerMachine(ATM)

3 TellerorWindow

Restaurant

6 Pick‐UpWindow

FullServiceVehicleWashingEstablishment 6 OutsideofWashingBay

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Table94‐54.6:StackingSpaceRequirements

Activity

Minimum

StackingSpaces

(perlane)

Measured

From:

Self‐ServiceorAutomatedVehicleWashing

Establishment

2OutsideofWashingBay

FuelorGasolinePumpIsland

2 PumpIsland

Other Asdeterminedbytheplan ninganddevelopmentdirector

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(k)

Access

(1) Alldrivewayentrances,includingstackinglaneentrances,mustbeatleast50feetfrom

anintersection.Thedistanceismeasuredalongthepropertylinefromthejunctionofthe

twostreetlotlinestothenearestedgeoftheentrance.ThecityEngineermaydetermine

thatarightin,right

outentranceispermittedcloserthanfiftyfeetfromanintersection.

(2) The entrancetoastackinglaneshallbelocatedsoastoavoidconflictingwiththestreet

access.

(3) Access drive ways on a corner site shall be located as far as possible from the abutting

streetintersection.

(4)

Pedestrian/barrier‐freeaccesstobuildingentrancesshallprovidedirectpedestrianlinks

tomainparkingareasandpublicsidewalksthatdonotpassthroughastackinglane.

Fig.94‐54.A:StackingLanes

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Sec.94‐55 Off‐StreetParkingDesignStandards

(a) StallSizeandDriveways

Therequiredminimumareaforoff‐streetparkingspacesandtherequiredminimumareafordriveways

orotheraccessservingoff‐streetparkingspacesshallbeasfollows:

(1) Thefirsttenspacesand80percentofthespacesoverandabovethefirstten mustbe

nine‐footby19

‐foot"full‐size"spaces.

(2) Twenty percent of the required off‐street parking spaces over and above the first ten

requiredspacesmaybeprovidedineight‐footby16‐foot"compact"spaces.

(3) Allcompactspacesmustbepermanentl ymarkedfor"compactsonly."

(4) The  requiredminimumareafor

compactandfull‐sizeoff‐streetparkingspacesandthe

requiredminimumareafordrivewaysandotheraccessservingoff‐streetpark ingspaces

areshowninthechartswhichareincludedinthischapter.

(b)

DesignandMaterials

(1) Mixed‐UseandNon‐ResidentialDevelopment

a. Except as provided in this Code, off‐street parking spaces shall be surfaced with

either:

(i) Aminimumoftwoinchesofasphaltoverafour‐inchgravelbase;

(ii) Fiveinchesof concrete;or

(iii) Interlocking concrete paver stones  of strength equal

 to five inches of

concrete.

b. All parking areas shall provide conc rete  curb and gutter that meets the city

engineeringspecifications.

c. Allsurfacingshallbeoveranapprovedcompactedsubgradeandshallbegradedso

astoeliminatedrainageproblems.

d. Parkingorstorageareasusedexclusivelyforheavy

constructionequipment,suchas

track‐loaders, cranes, bulldozers, road graders, track‐hoes and other similar large

heavy construction machinery or machinery with steel‐track propulsion, may be

surfacedwithacompactedgranularmaterialorgravelofsufficientdepthtoprevent

mudorsiltfromleavingthesite.Theseparkingareasshall

beenclosedwithasolid

fence,nolessthansixfeetinheight.

e. Eachspaceshallbeequippedwith wheelguardswhennecessarytopreventvehicles

fromextendingbeyondtheboundaryofthespaceandfromcomingincontactwith

other vehicles, walls, fences or plantings. In addition to

wheel guards, any abrupt

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changeinelevation,ata heightof18inchesorgreater,shallrequiretheprovisionand

installationofguardrailsincompliancewithalladoptedcodesandordinancesofthe

city.

(2) ResidentialDevelopment

Parkingareasasrequiredfordwellingsshallbesurfacedwitheither:

a. Aminimumoftwo

inchesofasphalt;or

b. Fourinchesofconcrete.

c. Allsurfacingshallbeoveranapprovedcompactedsubgradeandshallbegradedso

astoeliminatedrainageproblems.

(c)

Off‐StreetParkingDesignandDimensionalTables

Internalstallanddrivewaylayoutshallconformtothefollowingstandards:

(1) Full‐SizedCars

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Fig.94‐55.A:LayoutandDimensionsforFull‐SizeCar

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Table94‐55.1:Full‐SizeCar,9feetby19feet

 A B C D E F G H

AtParking

Angle

(degrees)

Curb

Length

perCar

(feet)

CurbLength

Short

Dimension

(feet)

CurbLength

Long

Dimension

(feet)

Stallto

Back

Rows

(feet)

Stallto

Curb

(feet)

Aisle

Width

(feet)

Backto

Back

Rows

(feet)

Total

Width

(feet)

0 23.0' 0.0' 23.0' 9.0' 9.0' 12.0' 30.0' 30.0'

20[1] 26.3' 3.1' 17.9' 15.0' 10.8' 11.0' 32.5' 41.0'

30[1] 13.0' 4.5' 16.5' 17.3' 13.4' 11.0' 37.8' 45.6'

40[1] 14.0' 5.8' 14.6' 19.1' 15.7' 12.0' 43.3' 50.2'

45 12.7' 6.4' 13.4' 19.8' 16.6' 13.0' 46.2' 52.6'

50 11.7' 6.9' 12.2' 20.4' 17.5' 12.0' 47.0' 52.8'

60 10.4' 7.8' 9.5' 21.0' 18.8' 18.0' 55.5' 60.0'

70 9.6' 8.5' 6.5' 21.0' 19.5' 19.0' 57.9' 61.0'

90 9.0' 9.0' 0.0' 19.0' 19.0' 23.0' 61.0' 61.0'

Notes: [1]MustbeapprovedbyCityEngineer

(2) CompactCars

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Table94‐55.2:CompactCar,(8feetby16feet)

 A B C D E F G H

AtParking

Angle

(degrees)

Curb

Length

perCar

(feet)

CurbLength

Short

Dimension

(feet)

CurbLength

Long

Dimension

(feet)

Stallto

Back

Rows

(feet)

Stallto

Curb

(feet)

Aisle

Width

(feet)

Backto

Back

Rows

(feet)

Total

Width

(feet)

0 21.0' 21.0' 21.0' 8.0'  8.0' 11.0' 27.0' 27.0'



[1] 24.0' 3.0' 37.0' 13.0' 9.4' 10.0' 28.8' 36.0'

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[1] 16.0' 4.8' 26.0' 15.0' 11.5' 10.0' 33.0' 40.0'

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[1] 12.5' 5.1' 18.8' 16.4' 12.2' 11.0' 37.6' 43.8'

45 11.5' 5.8' 11.5' 17.0' 14.0' 12.0' 40.0' 46.0'

50 10.3' 6.1' 14.8' 17.6' 14.8' 13.0' 40.6' 46.2'

60 9.5' 7.0' 10.0' 18.0' 16.0' 17.0' 49.0' 52.0'

70 9.0' 8.0' 6.6' 18.0' 16.5' 18.0' 51.0' 54.0'

90 8.0' 8.0' 0.0' 16.0' 16.0' 21.0' 53.0' 53.0'

Notes: [1]MustbeapprovedbyCityEngineer

(d) LoadingAreaDimensions,Design,andMaterials

(1) Eachoff‐streetloadingspaceshallbeatleast53feetinlengthandtenfeetinwidth,and

shallbeunobstructedfro mthesurfaceuptoaheightofatleast15feet.

(2) Off ‐streetloadingspacesshallbesurfacedwitheither:

a. Aminimumoftwoinches

ofasphaltoverafour‐inchgravelbase;or

b. Sixinchesofconcrete.

(3) Allsurfacingshallbeoveranapprovedcompactedsubgradeandshallbegradedsoasto

eliminatedrainageproblems.Eachspaceshallbeequippedwithwheelguardswhen,in

theopinionofthecityengineer,

theyarenecessarytopreventvehiclesfromextending

beyond the boundary of this space and from coming into contact with other vehicles,

walls,fencesorplantings.Inadditiontowheelguards,anyabruptchangeinelevation,at

aheightof18inchesorgreater,shallrequiretheprovisionandinstallationof

guardrails

incompliancewithalladoptedcodesandordinancesofthecity.

(4) Lighting provided for off‐street loading spaces shall be so arranged so as to minimize

illumination onto adjoining residential property and so as to prevent glare directed at

vehiclesonstreetsandalleys.

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(5) Off ‐street loadingspaces shallbe located in sucha waythatno partof thevehicle will

occupyanadjacentstreetorsidewalk,whenthespacesarebeingusedtoloadorunload

avehicle.

(e)

Completion

(1) Off ‐streetparkingtobeinplacepriortooccupancypermit.Allparkinglotsurfacingand

striping shall be completed in accordance with this section prior to issuance of the

certificate of occupancy. If seasonal limitations prevent completion and, if security as

described in this subsection is provided, a temporary

 certificate of occupancy may be

issuedbytheplanningand developmentdirector.

(2) Securityintheformofcash,aperformancebond,cashier'scheck,orirrevocableletterof

creditacceptabletothecityequaltothecost oftheparkinglotsurfacingandstriping shall

be provided by the permittee

prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Upon

completion of the parking lot surfacing and striping  and with final approval by the

planning and development director, the security will be returned to the permittee. In

addition,thepermitteeshallberequiredtoprovideaconstructioneasement,inaform

acceptable

tothecityengineer, priortoissuanceofcertificateofoccupancy.Shouldthe

permittee fail to complete, by the date required upon the temporary certificate of

occupancy,theparkinglotsurfacingandstripingasrequiredbytheplansubmittedand

approved,thecitymayusesaidsecuritytocompletethe

parkinglotsurfacingandstriping

asrequiredbytheplan or revokethetemporarycertificate of occupancy,orboth.Any

excessfundsfromthesecuritynotusedtocompletetheparkinglotsurfacingandstriping

shallbereturnedtothepermittee.

(f)

FailuretoComply

Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson,firmorcorporationtoerect,construct,alter, extend,repair,remove,

demolish,resurfaceorrestripeanyoff‐streetparkinglotorfacilityregulatedbythiscode,orcausesame

to be done in a manner that is in conflict withor in violation of  any

 of the provisions of this code, or

withoutfirstobtainingapermitfromtheplanninganddevelopmentdepartment.

Sec.94‐56 ParkingLotLandscapingandLighting

(a) Lighting

Lightingprovidedforoff‐streetparkingspacesshallbesoarrangedsoastominimizeilluminationonto

adjoiningresidentialpropertyandsoastopreventglaredirectedatvehiclesonstreetsandalleys.

(b)

ParkingLotLandscaping

Thefollowinglandscapingrequirementsshallbemetforalloff‐streetsurfaceparkinglots,exceptthose

intheDandENTdistrictsasprovidedbelow.

(1) PerimeterLandscaping

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a. Perimeterparkinglotlandscapingaminimumwidthoftenfeetshallberequiredfor

allparkinglotshaving morethanthreespaceswherethe parkinglotisadjacenttoa

publicstreetoranon‐retailorindustrialusesuchasaresidentialarea,institutional

use(e.g.,hospital),or

office.

b. Theparkinglotperimeterlandscapingshallincludeonecanopytreeper50linealfeet

oflandscapearea.Wherethecalculationofthenumberoftreesresultsinafraction,

thenumbershallberoundeduptothenearestwholenumber.Treesshallbeplanted

atevenlyspacedintervalsalong

theperimeterla ndscape areatothegreatestextent

practicable.The remainder of the landscape area shall be grass, ground cover, or

shrubs.Nomorethan20%ofthelandscapeareashallbemulch,decorativerocks,or

othernon‐livingmaterials.Theuseofconcreteisnotpermittedinthelandscape

area.

c. Where lots are being developed in a mixed‐use district, the parking lot perimeter

landscapingrequirementmaybereducedalonganinteriorlotline, atthediscretion

of the planning and de velopment director, provided that interior parking lot

landscapingappliestobothparkinglots.

(2) Curbs

Landscapedareaswithin

parkinglots, oralongtheperimeteroftheproperty,mustbeprotected

fromvehiculartrafficthroughtheuseofpermanentbarriers.Barrierscanbemadeofconcrete

curbs,largestones,bollar ds, orother rigid,permanentsystems,notincluding asphaltcurbs.If

the barriers are continuous, adequate breaks, as determined by

the city Engineer, shall be

designed to allow runoff  inflows  to enter the landscape area while still providing adequate

protectionfromtraffic.

(3) InternalLandscapingDesign

Landscapeislandsshallbeinstalledforeveryrowexceeding15parkingspaces, eitherwithinthe

parkingroworattheendoftheparkingrow

andshallbedesignedasfollows:

a. Beaminimumofeightfeetinwidth.

b. Beatleast200squarefeet.

c. Allowforrunoffcapture.

d. Haveaminimumoffour,five‐gallondeciduousshrubsandonecanopytreethatisa

minimumoftwoandone‐half

inchcaliperper200squarefeet.

e. Incorporateperennialsandgrassesforseasonalcolor.

f. Containaminimumof50percentlivinglandscapingmaterial,withamaximumof50

percentnonlivinglandscapingmaterial.Approvedsidewalksarenotcountedtoward

thenon‐livinglandscapematerialpercentage.

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g. Internallandscapestripsshallbeinstalledbetweentheparkingrowsofeveryother

doublerowofparkingwhenparkingrowsexceed50parkingspaces,andshallmeet

thefollowingstandards:

(i) Beaminimumof10feetinwidthandshallextendthelengthof theparking

row.

(ii)

Includeafour‐footwidesidewalkandasix‐footwideplantingstrip.

(iii) Meetplantingrequirementsforinteriorlandscapeislands,asoutlinedabove.

(4) SightDistanceTriangle

A site distance triangle within the off‐street parking area must be established at street

intersections bymaintaininga maximum heightfor shrubs

and ground cover of30 inches.No

obstructions are permitted in the site distance triangle including tree branches that must be

trimmedwithineightfeetoftheground.Allapplicablesightdistancerequirementsmustbemet

forparkinglotinternalcirculationandaccesspointstothepublicrightofway.

Any boundary of a surface parking lot in the D and ENT districts that abuts a public street, the 76

Promenade,publicalley,orlotusedfordetachedresidentialdwellings,shallbelandscapedaccordingto

thissubsection.

(1) Corner ‐lot buildings with side‐yardparking, the boundary between the parking lot

 and

thestreet‐facingsidepropertylineshallbelandscapedorscreenedadjacenttotheright‐

of‐wayaccordingtooneofthefollowingoptions:

a. A minimum four‐foot‐wide planting strip containing a low, continuous hedge a

minimum of 30 inches tall at  installation consisting of a double

row of evergreen

shrubsplantedaminimumofthreefeeton‐centerinatriangularpattern;or

b. A minimum two‐foot‐wide planting strip containing an ornamental metal fence or

masonry wall, with a minimum height of three and one‐half feet and a maximum

height of four feet, combined

 with a single row of evergreen  shrubs planted a

minimumofthreefeeton‐center.

(2) For all other parking lot boundaries, the boundary shall be landscaped or screened

accordingtooneofthefollowingoptions:

a. Aminimumtwo‐foot‐wideplantingstripcontainingasinglerowofshrubs

planteda

minimum of three feet on‐center combined with a minimum three‐foot high

ornamental metalfence or masonry wall  of materials compatible with the primary

structure.Intheplaceofshrubs,deciduousshadetreesmaybeplantedaminimum

of10feeton‐centeralongthecommonboundaryline;

or

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b. A minimum four‐foot‐wide planting strip containing a low, continuous hedge a

minimum of 30 inches tall at  installation consisting of a double row of evergreen 

shrubsplantedaminimumofthreefeeton‐centerinatriangularpattern.

(3) As applicable,landscapingmaterialsshallbeplantedon

thesideofthefence/wallclosest

tothestreet,alley,orresidentialproperty.

(4) The  interior landscaping requirements of Section 94‐98(b)(3) shall apply to all parking

areasthatmeettheapplicabilitystandardsofthatsection.

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Sec.94‐57 CityPlanningCommission

(a) AppointmentofPlanningCommissionandAdoptionofPlan

TheBoardshalladopt,amend,andcarryoutthecityplanandappointaPlanningCommissionwiththe 

powersanddutiesasdescribedinthisarticle.

(b)

MembersofPlanningCommission

ThePlanningCommissionshallconsistof11members,includingthemayor,ifthemayorchoosestobea

member,onememberoftheboardappointedbythemayorandapprovedby theboardannuallyduring

itsfirstorganizationalmeeting,andninecitizenmembersappointedbythemayorandapprovedbythe

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board.Allcitizenmembersshallservewithoutcompensation.Thetermofeachcitizenmembershallbe

fouryears,exceptthatthetermsofthecitizenmembersfirstappointedshallbeforvaryingperiodsso

thatsuccee dingtermswillbestaggered.Anyvacancyinthemembershipshallbefilledbyappointment

as above for the remainder of the expiring term. It shall be necessary for at least six members of the

PlanningCommissiontobepresentatanymeetingfortheconductofbusiness,andamajorityofthose

sixmembersshallmakeaquorumtoenactanybusinessorpassupon

recommendations.

(c)

ElectedOfficersofPlanningCommissionandMeetings

ThePlanningCommissionshallelectachairperson,vice‐chairperson,andsecretaryfromamongitscitizen

members.Theirtermsshallbeforoneyearwitheligibilityforreelection.ThePlanningCommissionshall

hold regular meetings and special meetings as they provide by rules, and shall adopt rules for the

transactionofbusiness

andkeeparecordofitsproceedings.Theserecordsshallbepublicrecords.The

PlanningCommissionshallappointemployeesandstaffasnecessaryforitsworkandmaycontractwith

city planners and other professional persons for the services that it requires. The expendituresof the

Planning Commission, exclusive of 

grants and gifts, shall be within the amounts appropriated for the

purposebytheBoard.

(d)

PlanningCommission,PowersandDuties

The Planning Commission shall be guided by and set under the applicable laws of the state. The

commissionshallreportonanyandallproposedchangesinthezoningcodewhenadopted;shallreview

allproposedsubdivisionsofland;andmayrecommendplansandphysicalimprovementprogramsforthe

cityto

theBoard.

Sec.94‐58 BoardofAdjustment

(a) EstablishmentandMembershipofBoardofAdjustment

ABoardofAdjustmentisherebyestablished,whichshallconsistoffivemembersappointedbytheboard

who are residents in the city. The membership of the first Board of Adjustment appointed shall serve

respectively,oneforoneyear,onefortwoyears,oneforthreeyears,oneforfouryears,

andoneforfive

years. Thereafter members shall be appointed for a term of five years. Members of the Board of

Adjustmentmayberemovedfromofficebytheboardforcauseuponwritten charges andafterpublic

hearing.Vacanciesshallbefilledbyresolutionoftheboardforthe

lengthoftheunexpiredterm.

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(b)

Meetings

(1) The Board of Adjustment shall adopt  rules necessary to the conduct of its affairs. The

BoardofAdjustmentshallelectitsownchairmanwhoshallserveforoneyear.Meetings

shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the Board of 

Adjustment may

 determine. Thechairperson, or in  his absence the acting chairperson,

mayadministeroathsandcompeltheattendanceofwitnesses.Allmeetingsshallbeopen

tothepublic.

(2) TheBoardofAdjustmentshallkeepminutesofitsproceedings,showingthevoteofeach

memberon each question,orifabsent

orfailing to vote indicatingsuch fact, and shall

keep records of its exami nation and other official actions, all of which shall be public

record.Alltestimony,objectionstheretoandrulingsthereon,shallbetakendownbya

reporteremployedbytheBoardofAdjustmentforthatpurpose.

(c)

AppealstotheBoardofAdjustment

(1) AppealstotheBoardofAdjustmentconcerninginterpretationoradministrationofthis

titlemaybe takenbyanypersonaggrievedorbyanyofficerorbureauofthegoverning

body of the city affected by any decision of the planning anddevelopment director or

PlanningCommission.Suchappealsshallbe

takenwithinareasonablelengthoftime,not

toexcee d30days,orsuchlesserperiodasmaybeprovidedbytherulesoftheBoardof

Adjustment, by filing with the planning and development director a notice of appeal

specifying the grounds thereof. Theplanning anddevelopment director shall

forthwith

transmittotheBoardofAdjustmentacopyoftherecordoftheactionbeingappealed.

(2) The BoardofAdjustmentshallfixareasonabletimeforthehearingofappeal,giveseven

days'publicnoticethereofasduenoticetotheinterestedparties,anddecidethesame

withina

reasonabletime.Atthehearing,anypartymayappearinpersonorbyagentor

attorney.

(3) An appeal staysall proceedings in furtherance of the actionappealed from,unless  the

planninganddevelopmentdirectorcertifiestotheBoardofAdjustmentafterthenotice

ofappealisfiledwithhim,

thatbyreasonoffactsstatedinthecertificate,a staywould,

inhisopinion,causeimmediate periltolifeorproperty. In suchcaseproceedingsshall

notbestayedotherwisethanbya restrainingorderwhichmaybegrantedbytheBoard

of Adjustment or by a court of record

 on application, or noti ce to the planning and

developmentdirectorfromwhomtheappealistakenandonduecauseshown.

(d)

PowersandDuties

TheBoardofAdjustmentshallhavethefollowingpowersandduties:

(1) Administrativereview.Tohearanddecideappealswhereitisallegedthereiserrorinany

order,requirement,decision,interpretation,ordeterminationmadebytheplanningand

developmentdirectorintheenforcementofthischapter.

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(2) Variances—conditionsgoverning applications,procedures. Toauthorizeupon appealin

specificcasessuchvariancefromthebulkorareare gulationsofthischapter,aswillnot

be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal

enforcement of the provisions of this chapter would result in unnecessary

hardship. A

variancefromthetermsofthischaptershallnotbegrantedbytheBoardofAdjustment

unlessanduntil:

a. Awrittenapplicationforavarianceissubmitteddemonstrating:

(i) Thatspecialconditionsandcircumstancesexistwhicharepeculiartotheland

orstructureinvolvedandwhicharenot

applicabletootherlandorstructures

inthesamedistrict;

(ii) Thatliteralinterpretationoftheprovisionsofthischapterwoulddeprivethe

applicantofrightscommonlyenjoyedbyotherpropertiesinthesamedistrict

underthetermsofthischapter;

(iii) Thatthespecialconditionsandcircumstancesdonot

resultfromtheactions

oftheapplicant;

(iv) That granting the variance  requested will not confer on the applicant any

specialprivilegethatisdeniedbythischaptertootherlandsorstructuresin

thesamedistrict.

No nonconforming use of neighboring lands or structures in the same district, and no



permittedornonconforminguseoflandorstructuresinotherdistricts,shallbeconsidered

groundsfortheissuanceofavariance.

b. NoticeofpublichearingshallbegivenasisoutlinedintheproceedingsoftheBoard

ofAdjustment.

c. Thepublichearingshallbeheld.Anypa rtymay

appearinperson,orbyagentorby

attorney.

d. The Board of Adjustment shall make findings that the requirements of subsection

(2)(a)ofthissectionhavebeenmetbytheapplicantforthevariance.

e. TheBoardofAdjustmentshallfurthermakeafindingthatthegrantingofthevariance



istheminimumvariance that willmake possible the reasonableuse of thelandor

structure.

Ingrantinganyvariance,theBoardofAdjustmentmayprescribeappropriateconditionsand

safeguardsinconformitywiththischapter.Violationofsuchconditionsandsafeguards,when

madeapartofthetermsunderwhich

thevarianceisgranted,shallbedeemedaviolationof

thischapterandpunishableunderthisCode.

(3) The BoardofAdjustmenthaspowers ofadministrativeofficialsonappeals—reversingof

administrative official. In exercising the above‐mentioned powers, the Board of

Adjustmentmay,solongassuchactionisinconformity

withthetermsofthistitle,reverse

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or affirm, wholly or partially, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or 

determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision, or

determination as  ought to be made, and to that end shall have powers of the

administrativeofficialfromwhomtheappealistaken.

(4) The  concurring

voteoffourmembersoftheBoardofAdjustmentshallbenecessaryto

reverseanyorder,requirement,decisions,ordeterminationoftheadministrativeofficial,

ortodecideinfavoroftheapplicantonanymatteruponwhichitisrequiredtopassunder

thischapter,ortoeffectanyvariationin

theapplicationofthischapter.

(e)

AppealsfromtheBoardofAdjustment

Any person or persons, or any board, taxpayer, department, or bureau of the city, aggrieved by any

decisionoftheBoardofAdjustmentmayseekreviewofsuchdecisionbyacourtofrecord,inthemanner

providedbythelawsofthestate.

(f)

AppealsandVarianceProcessingandCosts

(1) Itistheintentofthischapterthatallquestionsofinterpretationandenforcementshall 

befirstpresentedtotheadministrativeofficialandthatsuchquestionsshallbepresented 

totheBoardofAdjustmentonlyonappealfromthedecisionoftheadministrativeofficial,

andthatrecoursefromthedecisions

oftheBoardofAdjustmentshallbetothecourtsas

providedbystatelaw.

(2) Itisfurthertheintentofthischapterthatthedutiesoftheboardinconnectionwiththis

chapter shall not include hearing and deciding questions of interpretation and

enforcementthatarise.Theprocedure

fordecidingsuchquestionsshallbeasstatedin

thissectionandthischapter.Underthischapter,theboardshallhaveonlythefollowing

duties:

a. Consideringtheadoptingorrejectingofproposedamendmentsortherepealofthis

chapter,asprovidedbylaw;and

b. Establishingascheduleoffees

andchargesasstatedbelow:

(i) Appeal fee. Application for an administrative appeal to the Board of

Adjustment shall be ma de in writing to the planning and development

department.Suchapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbyafeeintheamount

provided in the city fee schedule to cover the cost

of mailing and posting

notices. An appeal shall be construed as having been perfected once the

applicationandfeehasbeenreceived.

(ii) Variancefee.Applicationforavariancetoapieceof propertyfromthezoning

codeshallbemadeinwritingtotheplanninganddevelopmentdepartment

bythe

ownerofthepropertyorwiththewrittenpermissionoftheproperty 

owner. Such application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount

providedinthecityfeeschedule.

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(iii) Otherfees.Todefraycosts ofproceedingsprescribedinthisarticle,feesshall

be paid upon the filing of each application for posting and publishing all

noticesbeforetheBoardofAdjustmentasrequiredbylaw.

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Sec.94‐59 Enforcement,ViolationandPenalty

(a) Violations;Penalties

(1) In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered,

convertedormaintained,orany building,structure orlandis usedinviolationofstate

statute,orofanyordinanceorotherregulationmadeunderauthorityconferredhereby,

theproper localauthoritiesofthecity,inadditiontoother

remedies,mayinstituteany

appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction,

reconstruction,alteration,conversion,maintenanceoruse,torestrain,correct,orabate

suchviolation,topreventtheoccupancyofsuchbuilding,structure,orland,ortoprevent

anyillegalact,conduct,business,oruseinorabout

suchpremises.Suchregulationsshall

beenforcedbyanofficerempoweredtocauseanybuilding,structure,placeorpremises

to be inspected and examined and to order in writing the remedying of any condition

found to exist therein or thereat in violation of any provision of the regulations made

underauthority

ofthestatestatute.

(2) The ownerorgeneralagentofabuildingorpremises whereaviolationofanyprovision

of this chapter has been committed or shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of an entire

buildingorentirepremiseswheresuchviolationhasbeencommittedorshall

exist,orthe

owner,generalagent,lesseeortenantofanypartofthebuildingorpremisesinwhich

suchviolationhasbeencommittedorshallexist,orthegeneralagent,architect,builder,

contractororanyotherpersonwhocommits,takespartorassistsinanysuchviolationor

whomaintains

anybuildingorpremisesinwhichanysuchviolationshall,uponconviction,

bepunishablebysection1‐13.

(3) Anysuchpersonwho havingbeenservedwithanordertoremoveanysuchviolationshall 

fail to comply with such order within ten days after such service or shall continue to

violateanypr ovision oftheregulationsmadeunderauthorityofthestate

statute,inthe

respectnamedinsuchordershallalsobesubjecttoacivilpenaltyof$250.00.

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Sec.70‐230 Generally

(a) Purposes

Thepurposesofthesetemporarysignregulationsareasfollows:

(1) Enhance opportunities  for visual communication, including promoting the legibility of 

suchcommunications;

(2) Createamoreattractiveeconomicand businessclimatewithinthecity;

(3) Enhanceandprotectthephysicalappearanceofallareasofthecity;and

(4) Reduce

thedistractions,obstructions,andhazardstopedestrianandautomobiletraffic

caused by the excessive number, excessive size or height, inappropriate means of

illumination or movement, indiscriminate place ment, overconcentration, or unsafe

constructionofsigns.

(b)

AllowedonPrivatePropertyRestrictions

Temporarysi gns,

including,butnotlimitedto, thosespecifiedwithinthisarticleareallowedon

privatepropertyprovidedtheymeetthefollowingrequirements:

(1) Thesignconformstoallrequirementsofthischapter,

(2) Thesigndoesnotinterferewithautomobiletrafficorpedestrians,

(3) Thesignisnotplacedinthe

publicright‐of‐way,

(4) Onlyonesignispermittedpercornerofanintersectionanditshallbeplacedatleast10

feetfromtheedgeofthestreetpavement,

(5) When a sign placed on  private property, is done with the express permission of the

propertyowner,and

(6)

Thesignisnotapublicdangerornuisanceduringhighwindsorinclementweather.

(c)

Permits

(1) Required. A temporary sign permit is required unless otherwise specified within this

article.



Wewilladdthefollowingdefinitionfortemporarysigns:“Asignthatis:(1)constructedofcloth,canvas,vinyl,paper,plywood,

fabric, or other lightweight material not well suited to provide a durable substrate or, (2) if made of some other material, is

neitherpermanentlyinstalledinthegroundnor

permanentlyaffixedtoabuildingorstructurethatispermanentlyinstalled.”

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(2) Displayduration

a. Unlessotherwisedefinedwithinthisarticle,thedisplayoftemporarysignsshall

belimitedtoamaximumof30days peraddress,cumulativetotalpercalendar

year.

b. The30‐dayperaddresscumulativetotalpercalendaryearrequirementshallbe

restarted when a business at a

 specific address changes ownership within any

givenyear.

(3) Numberofsigns.Unlessotherwisespecifiedinthissection,amaximumofonetemporary

signshallbeallowedperpremisesatanytime.

(4) Printingandplacement.Signsmaybeprintedonbothsides ortwo‐singlesidedbanners

maybe

placedback‐to‐back.V‐typeconfigurationsarenotallowed.

(5) Permit sticker.A permitsticker will be provided and shall be placed onthe sign where

visible.

(d)

Location

Unlessotherwisespecifiedwithinthisarticle,temporarysignsmayonlybeplacedontheparcel

forwhichthetemporarysignpermitisissued.

(1) ExceptintheDandENTdistricts,alltemporarysignsshall belocatedonprivateproperty,

andsetbackfromthefrontpropertylineaminimumoften

feet.

(2) A‐Frame signs shall be located within 10 feet of a pedestrian entrance, and shall be

removedwhenthebusinessisclosedandduringsevereweatherevents.

(e)

Removal

Temporarysignsshallbesubjecttoremovalasprovidedinthischapter.

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Sec.70‐231 PermittedTemporarySignage

(a) SignTypes

(1) A‐FrameSign

Asignconsistingoftwosignfacesplacedtogetherat anangleof90

degreesorlesstoforman "A"shapedstructurethattapersfroma

widebasetoanarrowtop.SeeFig.70‐2 31.A.

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(2) BannerS

ign

Asignconstructedofplasticorfabricofany

kindthatisattachedtosupports,aframeor

aflatsurface.SeeFig.70‐231.B.

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(3) YardSign

Atemporarysignplacedupon,orsupportedbythegroundindependently

ofanyotherstructure,butnotincludinganA‐Frame

sign. SeeFig.70‐231.C.

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(b)

TemporarySignagePermittedbyDistrict

Thefollowingtemporarysignageispermittedbylot,bydistrict,andbyuse:

Fig.70‐231.A:A‐Framesign

Fig.70‐231.

:Yardsign

Fig.70‐231.B:Bannersign

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Table70‐231.1:TemporarySigns:MaximumSignNumberandArea

ZoneDistrict LandUse

SignType

Duration

Yard Banner A‐Frame

Residential     

LDR

MDR

HDR

Single‐

Family,Two‐

Family,

Rowhouse

Max.No.:2

Max.Area:6

sq.ft.persign

Notpermitted Notpermitted 30days

HDR Multi‐family

Max.No.:2

Max.Area:6

sq.ft.persign

Max.No.:1per

streetfrontage

Max.Area:16

sq.ft.

Notpermitted 30days

Commercial     

NC

MU

All

Max.No.:1per

publicstreet

frontage.

Max.Area:32

sq.ft.persign

Max.No.:1per

publicstreet

frontage

Max.Area:32

sq.ft.persign

Max.No.:1per

licensed

business



30days

CC All

Max.No.:1per

publicstreet

frontage

Max.Area:32

sq.ft.persign

Max.No.:1per

publicstreet

frontage

Max.Area:32

sq.ft.persign

Max.No.:1per

licensed

business



30days

D

Commercial Notpermitted

Max.No.:1per

lot

Max.Area:16

sq.ft.total

Max.No.:1per

licensed

business

30days

Residential Notpermitted

Max.No.:1per

lot

Max.Area:8

sq.ft.total

Notpermitted 30days

ENT All Notpermitted

Max:1per

publicstreet

frontage



Max.No.:1per

licensed

business

30days

OfficeandIndustrial    

BUS,I All

Max.No.:1per

publicstreet

frontage

Max.Area:32

sq.ft.persign

Max.No.:1per

publicstreet

frontage

Max.Area:32

sq.ft.persign

Notpermitted 30days

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The following standards shall apply to temporary signs in the Downtown and Entertainment

Districts:

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(1) Yardsignsareprohibited.

(2) A‐Frame signs maybe placed on thepublic sidewalk Downtown but shall be placedso

theydonotinterferewithorimpedetheflowofpedestrianmovement.

(d)

TemporarySignagePermittedbyUse

(1) CommunityEventSigns

Communityeventsarelocalactivitiesthatdonototherwisequalifyasaspecialeventthatare

opentothepubliceitherbygeneralinvitationorthrough ticketsalesorgive‐awayandare

plannedforatimeperiodofmorethantwohoursbutlessthantwo

days..

a. Amaximumoftwobannersignsmaybeissuedinconjunctionwitha community

event.

b. Signs may be placed no more than seven days before the event and shall be

removedwithintwodaysaftertheevent.

c. Bannersignsshallbelimitedto32square

feetinarea.Yardsignsshallnotexceed

6squarefeetinareaperside.A‐Framesignsarenotpermittedasacommunity

eventsign.

(2) OpenHouseSigns

Temporarysignsmaybe permittedinconjunctionwithastaffedrealestate openhouseas

follows:

a. Signsshallbelocated

withina1000‐footradiusoftheopenhouse.

b. Signsmayonlybedisplayedonthesamedayastheopenhouseevent.

c. Open House signs are permitted in addition to the maximum of temporary

signagepermittedonaparcel.

(3) RealEstateSaleorLeasingSigns

One

temporarysign permittedona propertythat is  subjectto anactivereal estatesaleor

rentallistingmayremainpostedonthesiteforthedurationofthelistingperiod.

(4) SpecialEventSigns

a. A maximum of four banner signs and 10 yard sign permits may be issued in

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conjunctionwithaspecialevent permit.

b. Thespecialeventpermitshallspecifytheinstallationandremoval dates  ofthe

temporarysignsallowedinconjunctionwiththepermit.

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c. Bannersignsshallnotexceed32squarefeetofsignareaperside.Yardsignsshall

notexceedsixsquarefeetinareaperside.

d. Temporarysigns permitted witha Special EventPermit mayalso  be allowedin

thecommunitysign locationspursuanttoSection70‐230(d).

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Sec.70‐232 TemporarySignageStandards

(a) General

Thefollowingstandardsshallapplytoalltemporarysigns:

(1) Nomorethantwotemporarysignsinanycombinatio n shallbeallowedforeachparcelat

any one time.The temporary sign permit application  must be signed by the parcel’s

owner.Iftheparcelhasmorethanonebusinesswhowishes

toputupsignsatthesame

time,theparcelownermustdeterminewhocandisplaythesigns.

(2) Temporarysignsshallnot beusedasamethodtocircumventtheregulationsthatapply

topermanentsigns,ortoaddapermanentsigntoaparcelinadditiontothe

permanent

signagepermittedonthatparcel.

(3) Temporarysignsshallno tbeilluminated.

(4) Temporary signs shall not contain any digital components or a changeable message

componentormechanism.

(5) Display oftemporarysigns iscalculated onacalen dar yearfromJanuary to December.

Temporarysignpermitsmustberenewedannually.

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(b)

TemporarySubstituteSignageforDamagedPermanentSigns

In the event that a permanent sign is substantially damaged through fire, natural disaster, or

similar emergency, or in the case of major construction projects, where existing permanent

signageisremovedforconstructionpurposes,atemporarysignmaybeallowedfordisplay fora

periodoftimenotexceeding60days.

Temporarysignageislimitedtoamaximumof32square

feetperaddress,unlessthetemporarysignageisaffixedtoanywallfaceofthemainstructure.

Whentemporarysignageisaffixedtoanywallfaceofthemainstructure,themaximumsizeof

temporarysignagemaybeincreasedto

allowforamaximumcoverageof20percentofthearea

ofthewallfacetowhichitisaffixed.Innocaseshallanytemporarysignageexceedamaximum

sizeof250squarefeet.