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ORDINANCE NO. G66-94
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 19 , ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976 , AS AMENDED
ADOPTED BY THE
eft CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN
ON THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1994
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the City Council of
the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook
Counties, Illinois, on this
rift 18th day of November, 1994 .
STATE OF ILLINOIS
ss .
COUNTY OF KANE )
CERTIFICATE
I, Dolonna Mecum, certify that I am the duly appointed
and acting municipal clerk of the City of Elgin, Cook and Kane
Counties, Illinois .
I further certify that on November 16, 1994, the
Corporate Authorities of such municipality passed and approved
Ordinance No. G66-94, entitled An Ordinance Amending Title 19 ,
Entitled "Zoning" of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 , As Amended
which provided by its terms that it should be published in
pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. G66-94, including
the Ordinance and a cover sheet thereof, was prepared, and a
copy of such Ordinance was posted in the municipal building,
commencing on November 18, 1994, and continuing for at least
ten days thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also
available for public inspection upon request in the office of
the municipal clerk.
DATED at Elgin, Illinois, on November 18, 1994 .
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Municipal Clerk
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rek Ordinance No. G66-94
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 19 , ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend
various chapters and sections of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission held a
public hearing concerning the proposed amendments after due
notice in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Commission has
submitted its written findings and recommendation that the
requested amendments be granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois,
concurs in the findings and recommendations of the Planning
and Development Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS :
Section 1 . That Title 19 entitled "Zoning" of the Elgin
oek Municipal Code, 1976 , as amended, be and is hereby further
amended as follows :
19 . 10.300 USE OF LAND, STRUCTURES, AND BUILDINGS.
The use of land, structures and buildings shall be
regulated as follows :
A. Allowable Uses. "Nonconforming uses" [SR] ; and the
"permitted uses" [SR] ; the "conditional uses" [SR] ;
and the "similar uses" [SR] listed and designated
for each zoning district in this title shall be the
only allowable uses of land, "structures" [SR] , and
"buildings" [SR] .
B. Prerequisites of Use.
1 . All "land uses" [SR] shall be conducted wholly
within an "enclosed building" [SR] , except
where specifically provided otherwise.
2 . In all business districts, there shall be no
manufacturing, processing, or treatment of
products unless such activities are an
"accessory use" [SR] .
3 . All land uses shall be subject to the
provisions of Title 9, Health and Safety, as
eft. well as all other applicable codes and
ordinances .
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19. 12.400 SETBACKS - CLARIFICATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
In all zoning districts, the following exceptions and
clarifications shall be applicable to the minimum required
"building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR] and "vehicle use area
setbacks" (SR] from a "lot line" [SR] :
A. Average Setbacks. In all zoning districts, where 50
percent or more of the zoning lots with the same
street or alley "frontage" [SR] on a block located
between two intersecting "street" [SR] rights of way
are located within the same mapped zoning district,
and where one or more of such zoning lots are
developed with buildings or vehicle use areas, the
minimum required building setbacks and vehicle use
area setbacks from a "street lot line" [SR] for an
individual zoning lot located on such block shall
not be less than the average setback from each type
of lot line of such developed zoning lots, whether
or not the average is greater or less than the
minimum required setback.
For the purpose of calculating the average existing
building setback and vehicle use area setback from
each type of lot line, each existing setback for the
individual zoning lot shall be included in the
calculation. If the individual zoning lot is
undeveloped, each setback shall be included in the
calculation as the minimum required building setback
and vehicle use area setback for the zoning district
in which the individual zoning lot is located.
Where there are five or more zoning lots, the zoning
lot with the greatest setback and the least setback
from each type of lot line shall not be included in
the calculation.
B. Overlapping Setbacks Prohibited. In all zoning
districts, the "yard" [SR] area established by a
required minimum setback for a structure, building,
or vehicle use area shall not overlap or again be
included as the yard area established by a required
minimum setback for another structure, building, or
vehicle use area, unless specifically provided
otherwise by Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
tow C. Reduction of Setbacks Prohibited. In all zoning
districts, no zoning lot shall be reduced in area or
dimension such that an existing required minimum
building or vehicle use area setback or other
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existing required yard areas become less than that
required by the site design regulations for the
zoning district in which the zoning lot is located.
D. Setbacks from a Private Street or Driveway. Where a
"zoning lot" [SR] contains two or more "principal
buildings" [SR] , the minimum required building
setback from all "driveways" [SR] and all private
"streets" [SR] located on such a zoning lot shall be
15 linear feet, and the minimum required vehicle use
area setback from all "driveways" [SR] and all
private "streets" [SR] located on such a zoning lot
shall be 8 linear feet.
E. Vehicle Use Area Street Setback Exceptions.
1. Extended Setbacks. For a zoning lot within a
business district or an industrial district,
which adjoins a residence conservation
district, a residence district, or a community
facility district along the same street
frontage, the minimum required vehicle use area
setback from the street lot line shall be equal
to the minimum required building setback from a
street lot line for the adjoining more
eft restrictive zoning district.
Such vehicle use area setback shall extend
parallel to the street lot line on such zoning
lot for a distance equal to the length of the
street lot line along that same street frontage
of the adjoining zoning lot within the
residence conservation district, the residence
district, or the community facility district,
as applicable.
2. Existing Setbacks. For a zoning lot with
existing vehicle use area setbacks of eight
linear feet from a "street lot line" [SR] or
six linear feet from an "interior lot line"
[SR] , which were established prior to the
effective date of this title, such setbacks may
be maintained or extended along the same street
lot line or interior lot line, subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 45, Off Street
Parking, Section 19 .45 .220, Applicability.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19. 12.500 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS.
The following sections shall govern accessory structures
and buildings :
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A. Attached Accessory Buildings. "Accessory buildings"
[SR] which are attached structurally to a "principal
building" [SR] shall be subject to the "site design
regulations" [SR] applicable to the principal
building to which the accessory building is attached
for the zoning district in which they are located,
except as may be specifically provided otherwise.
B. Detached Accessory Buildings.
1 . In all residence conservation districts and in
the TFR Two Family Residence District, a
detached accessory building may be located a
minimum of three linear feet from an "interior
lot line" [SR] and shall be located a minimum
of ten linear feet from an "alley" [SR] .
2 . In all residence conservation districts, in all
residence districts, and in the CF Community
Facility District, detached accessory buildings
shall be located a minimum of four linear feet
from the nearest wall of another building. In
all other zoning districts, detached accessory
buildings shall be located a minimum of ten
linear feet from the nearest wall of another
000m building.
C. Height of Accessory Structures and Buildings.
1 . In all residence conservation districts, in all
residence districts, and in the CF Community
Facility District, the "height" [SR] of
accessory structures and buildings shall not
exceed 15 linear feet, except as may be
specifically provided otherwise, and except
that in those zoning districts overlaid with
the HP Historic Preservation District, such
accessory structures and buildings shall not
exceed 25 linear feet in height.
2 . In all other zoning districts, the height of
accessory structures and buildings shall not
exceed the height of the principal building,
except as may be specifically provided
otherwise.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19. 12.600 OBSTRUCTIONS IN YARDS.
emw The following sections shall govern obstructions in yards :
A. View Obstructions. Line of sight control areas
shall be maintained at the intersections of all
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emk "streets" [SR] , streets and "alleys" [SR] , streets
and "driveways" [SR] , streets and approaches, and
driveways or approaches, and sidewalks . A line of
sight control area shall be that portion of a
property located within 20 feet of the intersection
of two edges of pavement of the intersecting
streets, alleys, sidewalks, driveways, or
approaches . No visual obstructions that obstruct
the vision of drivers, or that obstruct or detract
from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic
control sign or device, and which are between three
feet in "structure height" [SR] and eight feet in
height shall be located within the line of sight
control area. No intersections of alleys, and
driveways or approaches shall be required to provide
a line of sight control area.
B. Transition Landscape Yards. The following
obstructions shall be the only obstructions, which
shall be allowed within a "transition landscape
yard" [SR] :
1 . Landscaping. Arbors and trellises ten linear
feet in height or less .
2 . Landscaping. "Fences and walls" [SR] .
3 . Landscaping. Landscaping structures including
but not limited to lawn furniture, sundials,
birdbaths, fountains, and sculptures .
4 . Landscaping. Trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns,
and berms .
5 . Landscaping. Pedestrian walkways, steps,
stoops and ramps, which are necessary for
access to a structure, open to the sky, five
feet or less in width, four feet or less in
height above the established grade, and located
one foot or more from the applicable lot line.
6 . Miscellaneous. "Treatment, transmission, and
distribution facilities for public utilities :
poles, wires, cables, conduits, laterals,
vaults, pipes, mains, and valves" [SR] .
7 . Other Similar Obstructions. Other similar
obstructions as approved by the Development
Administrator based on the most similar
obstruction enumerated in this section.
C. Transition Yards. The following obstructions shall
be the only obstructions which shall be allowed
within a "transition yard" [SR] :
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fek 1 . General. Any of the obstructions enumerated in
Section 19 . 12 . 600, B. Transition Landscape
Yards .
2 . Landscaping. Flag poles and ornamental
lighting.
3 . Parking Facilities. "Driveways" [SR] and
private "streets" [SR] , subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 45, Off Street Parking.
4 . Parking Facilities. Off street parking lots,
subject to the provisions for land use of the
zoning district in which it is located, and
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 .45 . Off
Street Parking.
5 . Other Similar Obstructions. Other similar
obstructions as approved by the Development
Administrator based on the most similar
obstruction enumerated in this section.
D. Street Yards. The following obstructions shall be
the only obstructions which shall be allowed within
a "street yard" [SR] :
1 . General. Any of the obstructions enumerated in
Section 19 . 12 . 600, C. Transition Yards .
2 . Architectural. Architectural ornamental
features of a "principal building" [SR] : Sills,
belt courses, wing walls, and cornices,
encroaching two linear feet or less into the
required "building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from
any "lot line" [SR] .
3 . Architectural. Awnings and canopies only
within residence conservation districts and
residence districts, encroaching three linear
feet or less into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from any "lot line" [SR] and
encroaching zero linear feet into the required
"vehicle use area setback" [SR] from the
applicable lot line.
4 . Architectural. Awnings, canopies, and marquees
only within community facility districts,
business districts, and industrial districts,
encroaching zero linear feet into the required
"vehicle use area setback" [SR] from any "lot
... line" [SR] .
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tek 5 . Architectural. Balconies, encroaching zero
linear feet into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from any "lot line" [SR] .
6 . Architectural. Bay windows, to a maximum of
one story in height, encroaching three linear
feet or less into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from any "lot line" [SR] .
7 . Architectural. Chimneys, encroaching two
linear feet or less into the required
"building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from any "lot
line" [SR] .
8 . Architectural. Eaves, soffits, gutters, and
cantilevers, encroaching three linear feet or
less into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from any "lot line" [SR] .
9 . Landscaping. Decks, patios, porches, terraces,
or any other similar impervious surface unless
otherwise provided explicitly in this section,
open to the sky, encroaching zero linear feet
into the required "building" [SR] "setback" [SR]
from any "street lot line" [SR] or "interior
lot line" [SR] . No deck, patio, porch,
terrace, or any other similar impervious
surface shall be used as a "vehicle use area"
[SR] . Any deck, patio, porch, or terrace,
exceeding four feet in "structure height" [SR]
shall be considered a balcony.
10 . Miscellaneous. "Loading facilities" [SR] ,
subject to the provisions for land use of the
zoning district in which it is located, and
subject to the provisions of Chapter 19 .47 , Off
Street Loading.
11 . Miscellaneous. Security lighting.
12 . Miscellaneous. "Signs" [SR] which may encroach
into the required "building" [SR] "setback"
[SR] from any "lot line" [SR] , subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 .50, Signs .
13 . Miscellaneous. Treatment, transmission, and
distribution facilities : equipment, equipment
buildings, towers, exchanges, substations,
regulators" [SR] , encroaching zero linear feet
into the required "building" [SR] "setback"
[SR] from any "lot line" [SR] , and subject to
the provisions for land use of the zoning
district in which it is located.
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eft 14 . Parking Facilities. "Residential parking
areas" [SR] , subject to the provisions for land
use of the zoning district in which it is
located, and subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19 .45, Off Street Parking.
15 . Outdoor Facilities. Equipment for the
dispensing of fuel and oil at "motor vehicle
service stations" [SR] , subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
16 . Outdoor Facilities. "Outdoor eating and
drinking facility" [SR] , subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
17 . Outdoor Facilities. "Outdoor display areas"
[SR] , 7subject to the provisions for land use
of the zoning district in which it is located.
18 . Outdoor Facilities. "Outdoor display lots"
[SR] , subject to the provisions for land use of
the zoning district in which it is located.
eft 19 . Residential. "Residential storage of trucks or
buses" [SR] , subject to the provisions for land
use of the zoning district in which it is
located.
20 . Other Similar Obstructions. Other similar
obstructions as approved by the Development
Administrator based on the most similar
obstruction enumerated in this section.
E. Side Yard. The following obstructions shall be the
only obstructions which shall be allowed within a
"side yard" [SR] :
1 . General. Any of the obstructions enumerated in
Section 19 . 12 . 600, D. Street Yards, except bay
windows .
2 . Accessory Buildings. "Accessory buildings"
[SR] in general, encroaching zero linear feet
into the required "building" "setback" from an
"interior lot line" [SR] , except that in
certain specific instances, accessory buildings
shall be allowed to encroach into the required
building setback from the interior lot line,
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 .500,
Accessory Structures and Buildings .
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3 . Architectural. Bay windows, encroaching zero
linear feet into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from any "lot line" [SR] .
4 . Miscellaneous. Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment, encroaching three
linear feet or less into the required
"building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] .
5 . Outdoor Facilities. "Commercial operations
yard" [SR] , subject to the provisions for land
use of the zoning district in which it is
located.
6 . Outdoor Facilities. "Motor vehicle impoundment
yard" [SR] , subject to the provisions for land
use of the zoning district in which it is
located.
7 . Outdoor Facilities. "Motor vehicle recycling
yard [SR] , subject to the provisions for land
use of the zoning district in which it is
located.
eft 8 . Outdoor Facilities. "Recycling center yard"
[SR] , subject to the provisions for land use of
the zoning district in which it is located.
9 . Residential. "Residential outdoor storage of
firewood" [SR] , encroaching three feet or less
into the required "building" [SR] "setback"
[SR] from an "interior lot line" [SR] , and
subject to the provisions for land use of the
zoning district in which it is located.
10 . Residential. "Residential storage of
recreational vehicles" [SR] , subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
11 . Other Similar Obstructions. Other similar
obstructions as approved by the Development
Administrator based on the most similar
obstruction enumerated in this section.
F. Rear Yard. The following obstructions shall be the
only obstructions which shall be allowed within a
"rear yard" [SR] :
emik 1 . General. Any of the obstructions enumerated in
Section 19 . 12 . 600, E. Side Yards, except bay
windows .
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t 2 . Antennas. "Amateur radio antennas" [SR] ,
encroaching zero linear feet into the required
"building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] , and subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
3 . Antennas. "Commercial antennas and antenna
structures" [SR] , encroaching zero linear feet
into the required "building" [SR] "setback"
[SR] from an "interior lot line" [SR] , and
subject to the provisions for land use of the
zoning district in which it is located.
4 . Antennas. "Commercial towers and antennas"
[SR] , encroaching zero linear feet into the
required "building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] , and subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
5 . Antennas. "Other radio and television
antennas" [SR] , encroaching zero linear feet
into the required "building" [SR] "setback"
[SR] from an "interior lot line" [SR] , and
'' subject to the provisions for land use of the
zoning district in which it is located.
6 . Antennas. "Other satellite dish antennas"
[SR] , encroaching zero linear feet into the
required "building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] , and subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
7 . Antennas. "Radio and television antennas"
[SR] , encroaching zero linear feet into the
required "building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] , and subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
8 . Antennas. "Satellite dish antennas" [SR] ,
encroaching zero linear feet into the required
"building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] , and subject to the
provisions for land use of the zoning district
in which it is located.
9 . Architectural. Bay windows, to a maximum of
e.► one story in height, encroaching three linear
feet or less into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from any "lot line" [SR] .
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rift 10. Miscellaneous. Dog runs, encroaching zero
linear feet into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from an "interior lot line" [SR] .
11 . Miscellaneous. Emergency shelters, encroaching
zero linear feet into the required "building"
[SR] "setback" [SR] from an "interior lot line"
[SR] .
12 . Miscellaneous. Laundry drying equipment,
encroaching zero linear feet into the required
"building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] .
13 . Miscellaneous. "Refuse collection area" [SR] ,
subject to the provisions for land use of the
zoning district in which it is located.
14 . Miscellaneous. In residence districts and
residence conservations districts, "accessory"
[SR] refuse containers, encroaching zero linear
feet into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from an "interior lot line" [SR] .
15 . Miscellaneous. Playground and recreational
tow equipment and facilities, encroaching zero
linear feet into the required "building" [SR]
"setback" [SR] from an "interior lot line" [SR] .
16 . Miscellaneous. Swimming pools and equipment,
encroaching zero linear feet into the required
"building" [SR] "setback" [SR] from an
"interior lot line" [SR] .
17 . Other Similar Obstructions. Other similar
obstructions as approved by the Development
Administrator based on the most similar
obstruction enumerated in this section.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19. 12.700 LANDSCAPING.
The minimum required landscaping for "transition
landscape yards" [SR] , "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] , and "interior landscape yards" [SR] to be installed and
maintained on a zoning lot shall be as follows:
A. Transition Landscape Yard - Less Than 50 Feet. For
required transition landscape yards, which are less
than 50 linear feet in depth, a compact, continuous
fek screening hedge comprised of shrubs shall be
installed on three and one half foot centers and at
a minimum of four feet in height along the entire
length of the "transition lot line" [SR] , and such
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elk hedge shall be maintained at a minimum of six feet
in height within the required transition landscape
yard. A "solid fence" [SR] six feet in height may
be installed in lieu of or in any combination with
the screening hedge, provided that the solid fence
is not located between the hedge and the transition
lot line. Additionally, shade trees shall be
installed in the transition landscape yard. The
required minimum number of shade trees (ST) shall
equal the area of the transition landscape yard
(TLYA) in square feet divided by 1,250 square feet.
The minimum number of shade trees can be expressed
by the following formula: ST = TLYA / 1,250 . A
suitable pervious ground cover shall be installed on
the entire surface of the transition landscape
yard. All landscaping and fencing shall be subject
to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions
in Yards .
B. Transition Landscape Yard - Greater Than 50 Feet.
For required transition landscape yards, which are
50 linear feet in depth or more, the required
landscaping to be installed in the first 25 feet of
yard depth adjoining the "transition lot line" [SR]
in the transition landscape yard shall be as follows:
1. Shade Trees. The minimum number of required
shade trees to be installed shall be calculated
as follows : Number of shade trees (ST) shall
equal the area of the transition landscape yard
(TLYA) in square feet divided by 1,250 square
feet. The minimum number of shade trees can be
expressed by the following formula: ST = TLYA /
1,250 .
2. Evergreen and Ornamental Trees. The minimum
number of required evergreen or ornamental
trees to be installed shall be calculated as
follows : Number of evergreen or ornamental
trees (EOT) shall equal the area of the
transition landscape yard (TLYA) in square feet
divided by 1,250 square feet. One half of the
total number of required evergreen and
ornamental trees shall be coniferous . Minimum
number of evergreen or ornamental trees can be
expressed by the following formula: EOT = TLYA
/ 1,250 .
3. Shrubs. The minimum number of required shrubs
to be installed shall be calculated as follows :
Number of shrubs (S) shall equal the area of
the transition landscape yard (TLYA) in square
feet divided by 75 square feet. One third of
the total number of required shrubs shall be
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em. coniferous . Minimum number of shrubs can be
expressed by the following formula: S = TLYA
/ 75 .
4. Berms. For transition landscape yards 50 or
more feet in depth, an earth mounded berm shall
be constructed within the transition landscape
yard parallel to the entire length of the
transition lot line. The berm may undulate.
The berm shall be a minimum of five linear feet
in height and shall be a minimum of 32 linear
feet in width at the base. The slope of the
berm shall not exceed 33 percent.
5. Ground Cover. A suitable pervious ground cover
shall be installed on the entire surface of the
transition landscape yard.
6. Location. Required landscaping shall be
located to provide the maximum benefit to the
adjacent zoning lot, which adjoins the
transition lot line.
C. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yard. For required
vehicle use area landscape yards, the required
landscaping shall be as follows :
1. Trees. The minimum number of required trees to
be installed shall be calculated as follows :
Number of trees (T) shall equal the length of
the perimeter of the vehicle use area (VUAP) in
linear feet divided by 50 linear feet. That
part of the perimeter of a vehicle use area
directly adjoining a "building" [SR] on the
same "zoning lot" [SR] shall not be included in
the measurement of the perimeter of the vehicle
use area. Required trees may be grouped, but
there shall not be less than two trees for each
side of the vehicle use area. The minimum
number of trees can be expressed by the
following formula: T = VUAP / 50 . Required
trees may be shade trees, evergreen trees, or
ornamental trees .
2. Screening. Vehicle use areas shall be
effectively screened along 50 percent of each
side, excepting that part of any side directly
adjoining a building on the same zoning lot.
Screening shall be comprised of any combination
of plant material, earth mounded berms, garden
,,.. walls, or fencing. If plant material is used,
the minimum number of required shrubs to be
installed shall be calculated as follows :
Number of shrubs (S) shall equal the length of
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the perimeter of the vehicle use area (VUAP) in
linear feet divided by two; the quotient
divided by ten linear feet; the quotient times
three shrubs . Minimum number of shrubs can be
expressed by the following formula: S = ( (VUAP
/ 2) / 10) x 3 .
Required shrubs shall be maintained at not less
than two feet in height at any location and not
more than three feet in height within any
required building "setback" from a "street lot
line" [SR] . Shrubs may be deciduous or
coniferous . Required earth mounded berms,
garden walls, and fencing shall be
constructed at not less than three feet in
height at any location. No chain link or mesh
type of fence with "inserted screening slats"
shall be acceptable in complying with the
provisions of this section. In certain unique
circumstances, such as unusual site topography,
the "Development Administrator" [SR] may
require that shrubs, earth mounded berms,
garden walls, and fencing be constructed or
maintained at a greater height.
3. Ground Cover. A suitable pervious ground cover
shall be installed on the entire surface of the
vehicle use area landscape yard.
4. Exceptions and Clarifications.
a. Within the ORI Office Research Industrial
District and the GI General Industrial
District, no trees or screening need be
installed in a vehicle use area landscape
yard, or in any portion thereof, which is
located within a "side yard" [SR] or a
"rear yard" [SR] , except on those sides of
a vehicle use area, which can be viewed
from a public right of way, or a residence
district, a residence conservation
district, a community facility district,
or a business district.
b. Within community facility districts,
business districts, and industrial
districts, vehicle use areas shall be
effectively screened along 100 percent of
each side adjoining a residence
conservation district or a residence
e.k district, regardless of whether or not
such residential or nonresidential
properties are separated by a public right
of way.
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c. Vehicle use area landscape yards located
within parks or golf courses need not
install landscaping.
D. Interior Landscape Yard. The minimum total area of
a required "interior landscape yard" [SR] shall not
be less than five percent of the total "vehicle use
area" [SR] on a "zoning lot" [SR] . No amount of
area in a "vehicle use area landscape yard" [SR] ,
whether required or provided shall be counted as the
minimum required area of an interior landscape yard.
In order to ensure adequate dispersion, there shall
not be less than one separate interior landscape
yard for each 20,000 square feet of total vehicle
use area on a zoning lot. No required interior
landscape yard shall be less than 250 square feet in
area. Interior landscaping yards which adjoin a
vehicle use area shall be defined by perimeter 6
inch by 18 inch P.C. concrete reinforced curb.
For required interior landscape yards, the required
landscaping shall be as follows :
1. Trees. The minimum number of required trees to
be installed shall be calculated as follows:
Number of trees (T) shall equal the required
interior landscape yard ( ILY) in square feet
divided by 250 square feet. The minimum number
of trees can be expressed by the following
formula: T = ILY / 250 . Required trees may be
shade trees, evergreen trees or ornamental
trees .
2. Shrubs. The minimum number of required shrubs
to be installed shall be calculated as follows :
Number of shrubs (S) shall equal the required
interior landscape yard ( ILY) in square feet
divided by 250 square feet. The minimum number
of shrubs can be expressed by the following
formula: S = ILY/250 .
Required shrubs shall be maintained at not less
than two feet in height at any location and not
more than three feet in height within any
required building setback from a street lot
line. Shrubs may be deciduous or coniferous .
3. Ground Cover. A suitable pervious ground cover
shall be installed on the entire surface of the
interior landscape yard.
E. Calculations with Fractional Remainders . When the
calculation of the required number of plant
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materials results in a requirement of a fractional
tree or shrub, any fraction less than one half may
be disregarded and a fraction of one half or more
shall be counted as one tree or shrub.
F. Plant Materials - Generally. Plants shall meet the
standards of the "American Standard for Nursery
Stock, " ANSI Z60 . 1-1990, American Association of
Nurserymen. Plants shall meet all requirements of
federal, state, and local law with respect to plant
type, labeling, nursery or plant inspection,
disease, insect, and other pest infestation, and any
other requirements . Plants shall be high quality
nursery grown stock. No substandard "B Grade" or
"Park Grade" plants shall be acceptable. Plants
shall have been grown in a climate similar to the
City of Elgin's climate. No plant from a warmer
climate shall be acceptable. Plants shall be in a
healthy, vigorous condition, free of dead or broken
branches, scars that are not completely healed,
frost cracks, disfiguring knots or broken or abraded
bark. Plants shall have full, even and well
developed branching and a dense, fibrous, and
vigorous root system.
1. Shade Trees. At the time of installation,
required shade trees shall measure not less
than three inches in diameter nor less than ten
feet in height, and shall include a minimum of
four species with each species accounting for
25 percent of the total number of the shade
trees required to be installed on a zoning lot.
The following trees shall not be permitted:
American elms, Chinese elms, cottonwood, box
elders, silver maples, poplars in variety,
willows in variety, or other similar fast
growing brittle wood species.
2. Evergreen and Ornamental Trees. At the time of
installation, required evergreen trees shall
measure not less than six feet in height.
Required ornamental trees shall measure not
less than two inches in diameter. Required
evergreen and ornamental trees shall include a
minimum of two species with each species
accounting for 50 percent of the total number
of the evergreen or ornamental trees required
to be installed on a zoning lot.
3. Shrubs. At the time of installation, required
deciduous shrubs shall measure not less than 24
inches in height, and required coniferous
shrubs shall not be less than 18 inches in
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tek height, except as may be specifically provided
otherwise.
G. Existing Vegetation. Existing vegetation that does
not restrict the development of a zoning lot, being
of a size and type, and in good health such that it
would be an asset rather than detrimental to site
development shall be preserved as may be required by
the Development Administrator.
H. Maintenance. Required landscape yards shall be
maintained free of litter and weeds, and all dead
and unsightly plant material shall be replaced.
I. Traffic hazards. At no time shall required
landscaping be permitted to constitute a traffic
hazard.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.20.125 LOCATION AND SIZE OF DISTRICT.
No RC1 Residence Conservation District shall be mapped
subsequent to the effective date of this title, unless such
property to be mapped adjoins an existing RC1 zoning district
along the entire length of at least two of its sides,
F encompassing the entire lengths of the northerly property
lines, the southerly property lines, the easterly property
lines, or the westerly property lines. There shall be no
maximum or minimum area of land, which shall be necessary to
constitute a separate RC1 Residence Conservation District.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.20.325 LOCATION AND SIZE OF DISTRICT.
No RC2 Residence Conservation District shall be mapped
subsequent to the effective date of this title, unless such
property to be mapped adjoins an existing RC2 zoning district
along the entire length of at least two of its sides,
encompassing the entire lengths of the northerly property
lines, the southerly property lines, the westerly property
lines, or the easterly property lines . There shall be no
maximum or minimum area of land, which shall be necessary to
constitute a separate RC2 Residence Conservation District.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.20.625 LOCATION AND SIZE OF DISTRICT.
No RC3 Residence Conservation District shall be mapped
subsequent to the effective date of this title, unless such
property to be mapped adjoins an existing RC3 zoning district
along the entire length of at least two of its sides,
encompassing the entire lengths of the northerly property
lines, the southerly property lines, the westerly property
lines, or the easterly property lines . There shall be no
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rft maximum or minimum area of land, which shall be necessary to
constitute a separate RC3 Residence Conservation District.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.20.905 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The purpose of the PRC Planned Residence Conservation
District is to conserve the urban residential environment of
planned developments granted prior to the effective date of
this title. (Ord. G45-92 , 1992)
19.20.925 LOCATION AND SIZE OF DISTRICT.
No PRC Planned Residence Conservation District shall be
mapped subsequent to the effective date of this title, unless
such property to be mapped adjoins any existing residence
conservation district along the entire length of at least two
of its sides, encompassing the entire lengths of the northerly
property lines, the southerly property lines, the westerly
property lines, or the easterly property lines . The amount of
land necessary to constitute a new and separate the PRC
Planned Residence Conservation District exclusive of rights of
way, but including adjoining land or land directly opposite a
right of way shall not be less than two acres nor greater than
20 acres . No departure from the required minimum size of a
e'' planned residence district may be granted by the City
Council . (Ord. G45-92 , 1992)
19.25. 135 SITE DESIGN.
In the SFR1 Single Family Residence District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the SFR1 Single
Family Residence District, the site design regulations shall
be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the SFR1 zoning
district, "zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the SFR1 zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 20,000
square feet per dwelling unit. The minimum required
lot area for a zoning lot shall be 24 , 000 square
feet for all "through lots" [SR] and for all "corner
lots" [SR] .
C. Lot Width. In the SFR1 zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
eft, 100 linear feet. The minimum required lot width for
a zoning lot shall be 120 linear feet for corner
lots .
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D. Setbacks - Generally. In the SFR1 zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 . 400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the SFR1 zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
1. Street Setback. The minimum required setback
for a building from a "limited access street"
[SR] , "arterial street" [SR] , "major collector
street" [SR] , "collector street" [SR] , or
"local street" [SR] "lot line" [SR] shall be as
follows:
a. Limited Access Street/Arterial Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a
limited access street or an arterial
street, the minimum required setback for a
building from a "street lot line" [SR]
shall be 50 linear feet.
b. Major Collector Street/Collector Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a major
40.* collector street or a collector street,
the minimum required setback for a
building from a street lot line shall be
45 linear feet.
c. Local Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a local street, the minimum
required setback for a building from a
street lot line shall be 40 linear feet.
2. Side Setback. The minimum required building
setback from a "side lot line" [SR] shall be 15
linear feet. The combined width of the side
setbacks from the side lot lines shall not be
less than 30 linear feet.
3. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot line"
[SR] shall be 15 linear feet.
4. Rear Setback. The minimum required building
setback from a "rear lot line" [SR] shall be 50
linear feet.
5. Transition Setback. The minimum required
setback for a building from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be equal to the minimum
required transition setback calculated with the
minimum required zoning lot area of the
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eft adjoining community facility district, business
district, and industrial district, as
applicable.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the SFR1
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards. In the SFR1 zoning district, a "street yard"
[SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , or a "rear yard" [SR]
established by a required building setback or by the
actual location of a building shall be subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Residential Floor Area. In the SFR1 zoning
district, the maximum "residential floor area" [SR]
for a single family zoning lot shall be calculated
as follows :
Residential floor area (RFA) in square feet shall
equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA)
minus 20,000 square feet; the difference times
. 025; the product plus 4,000 square feet. Maximum
residential floor area can be expressed in the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : RFA = [ (ZLA
- 20,000) x .025] + 4,000 .
I. Building Coverage. In the SFR1 zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a single family
zoning lot shall be as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
"zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA) minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times . 02535;
the product plus 4,056 square feet. Maximum
building coverage can be expressed in the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
. 02535] + 4,056 .
J. Accessory Building Coverage. In the SFR1 zoning
district, the maximum "accessory building coverage"
[SR] for a single family zoning lot shall be as
follows :
Accessory building coverage (ABC) in square feet
shall equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet
area (ZLA) minus 20,000 square feet; the difference
times .0066; the product plus 1,056 square feet.
Maximum accessory building coverage can be expressed
in the following "site capacity formula" [SR] : ABC =
[ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 0066 ] + 1,056 .
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( K. Vehicle Use Area. In the SFR1 zoning district, the
maximum "vehicle use area" [SR] for a single family
zoning lot shall be 1,800 square feet.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.25.335 SITE DESIGN.
In the SFR2 Single Family Residence District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the SFR2 Single
Family Residence District, the site design regulations shall
be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the SFR2 zoning
district, "zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the SFR2 zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 10,000
square feet per dwelling unit. The minimum required
lot area for a zoning lot shall be 12,000 square
feet for all "through lots" [SR] and for all "corner
lots" [SR] .
C. Lot Width. In the SFR2 zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
75 linear feet. The minimum required lot width for a
zoning lot shall be 90 linear feet for corner lots.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the SFR2 zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the SFR2 zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
1. Street Setback. The minimum required setback
for a building from a "limited access street"
[SR] , "arterial street" [SR] , "major collector
street" [SR] , "collector street" [SR] , or
"local street" [SR] "lot line" [SR] shall be as
follows:
a. Limited Access Street/Arterial Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a
limited access street or an arterial
street, the minimum required setback for a
e► building from a "street lot line" [SR]
shall be 50 linear feet.
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few b. Major Collector Street/Collector Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a major
collector street or a collector street,
the minimum required setback for a
building from a street lot line shall be
35 linear feet.
c. Local Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a local street, the minimum
required setback for a building from a
street lot line shall be 30 linear feet.
2. Side Setback. The minimum required building
setback from a "side lot line" [SR] shall be 10
linear feet. The combined width of the side
setbacks from the side lot lines shall not be
less than 20 linear feet.
3. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot line"
[SR] shall be 10 linear feet.
4. Rear Setback. The minimum required building
setback from a "rear lot line" [SR] shall be 40
linear feet.
5. Transition Setback. The minimum required
setback for a building from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be equal to the minimum
required transition setback calculated with the
minimum required zoning lot area of the
adjoining community facility district, business
district, or industrial district, as applicable.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the SFR2
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards. In the SFR2 zoning district, a "street yard"
[SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , or a "rear yard" [SR]
established by a required building setback or by the
actual location of a building shall be subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Residential Floor Area. In the SFR2 zoning
district, the maximum "residential floor area" [SR]
for a single family zoning lot shall be calculated
em, as follows :
Residential floor area (RFA) in square feet shall
equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA)
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eh- minus 10,000 square feet; the difference times
. 100; the product plus 3,000 square feet. Maximum
residential floor area can be expressed in the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : RFA = [ (ZLA
- 10,000) x . 100] + 3,000.
I. Building Coverage. In the SFR2 zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a single family
zoning lot shall be as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
"zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA) minus
10,000 square feet; the difference times .0882; the
product plus 3, 174 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed in the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 10,000) x
. 0882 ] + 3, 174 .
J. Accessory Building Coverage. In the SFR2 zoning
district, the maximum "accessory building coverage"
[SR] for a single family zoning lot shall be as
follows :
Accessory building coverage (ABC) in square feet
shall equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet
e"` area (ZLA) minus 10,000 square feet; the difference
times . 0132; the product plus 924 square feet.
Maximum accessory building coverage can be expressed
in the following "site capacity formula" [SR] : ABC =
[ (ZLA - 10,000) x . 0132] + 924 .
K. Vehicle Use Area. In the SFR2 zoning district, the
maximum "vehicle use area" [SR] for a single family
zoning lot shall be 1,400 square feet.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.25.535 SITE DESIGN.
In the TFR Two Family Residence District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the TFR Two
Family Residence District, the site design regulations shall
be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the TFR zoning
district, "zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the TFR zoning district, the minimum
eft required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 10,000
square feet. For a "duplex lot" [SR] , the minimum
required area for a "lot of record" [SR] shall be
4,000 square feet. The minimum required lot area
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for a zoning lot shall be 12,000 square feet for all
"through lots" [SR] and for all "corner lots" [SR] .
C. Lot Width. In the TFR zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
80 linear feet. The minimum required width of a lot
of record for a "duplex lot" shall be 32 linear
feet. The minimum required lot width for a zoning
lot shall be 96 linear feet for corner lots .
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the TFR zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the TFR zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
1. Street Setback. The minimum required setback
for a building from a "limited access street"
[SR] , "arterial street" [SR] , "major collector
street" [SR] , "collector street" [SR] , or
"local street" [SR] "lot line" [SR] shall be as
follows :
emk
a. Limited Access Street/Arterial Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a
limited access street or an arterial
street, the minimum required setback for a
building from a "street lot line" [SR]
shall be 50 linear feet.
b. Major Collector Street/Collector Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a major
collector street or a collector street,
the minimum required setback for a
building from a street lot line shall be
30 linear feet.
c. Local Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a local street, the minimum
required setback for a building from a
street lot line shall be 25 linear feet.
2. Side Setback. The minimum required building
setback from a "side lot line" [SR] shall be 10
linear feet. The combined width of the side
setbacks from the side lot lines shall not be
less than 20 linear feet. For a "duplex
building" [SR] located on two "duplex lots"
[SR] , a setback for a building from a side lot
line shall not be required along that portion
of the common side or interior lot line where
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left the common wall of the "duplex dwelling" [SR]
is located. The minimum required setback for a
building of ten linear feet shall be maintained
along the remaining portions of such common lot
line.
3. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot line"
[SR] shall be 10 linear feet.
4. Rear Setback. The minimum required building
setback from a "rear lot line" [SR] shall be 40
linear feet.
5. Transition Setback. The minimum required
setback for a building from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be equal the minimum required
transition setback calculated with the minimum
required zoning lot area of the adjoining
community facility district, business district,
or industrial district, as applicable.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the TFR
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards. In the TFR zoning district, a "street yard"
[SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , or a "rear yard" [SR]
established by a required building setback or by the
actual location of a building shall be subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Residential Floor Area. In the TFR zoning district,
the maximum "residential floor area" [SR] for a two
family zoning lot shall be calculated as follows :
Residential floor area (RFA) in square feet shall
equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA)
minus 10,000 square feet; the difference times
. 100; the product plus 3,000 square feet. Maximum
residential floor area can be expressed in the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : RFA = [ (ZLA
- 10,000) x . 100] + 3,000 .
I. Building Coverage. In the TFR zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a two family
zoning lot shall be as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
"zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA) minus
10,000 square feet; the difference times . 1014;
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rft the product plus 3,570 square feet. Maximum
building coverage can be expressed in the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 10,000) x
. 1014 ] + 3,570.
J. Accessory Building Coverage. In the TFR zoning
district, the maximum "accessory building coverage"
[SR] for a two family zoning lot shall be as follows:
Accessory building coverage (ABC) in square feet
shall equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet
area (ZLA) minus 10,000 square feet; the difference
times . 026; the product plus 1,320 square feet.
Maximum accessory building coverage can be expressed
in the following "site capacity formula" [SR] : ABC =
[ (ZLA - 10,000) x .026 ] + 1, 320 .
K. Vehicle Use Area. In the TFR zoning district, the
maximum "vehicle use area" [SR] for a two family
zoning lot shall be 1,200 square feet, allocated at
a maximum of 600 square feet for each duplex lot.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.25.735 SITE DESIGN.
In the MFR Multiple Family Residence District, the use
e'` and development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the MFR
district, the site design regulations shall be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the MFR zoning
district, "zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the MFR zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 15,000
square feet for three "dwelling units" [SR] , plus
5,000 square feet for each additional dwelling
unit. The minimum required lot area for a zoning
lot shall be increased a minimum of 20 percent for
all "through lots" [SR] and for all "corner lots"
[SR] . For "mobile home dwellings" [SR] , the minimum
required lot area or site area, as may be
applicable, shall be 5,000 square feet per dwelling
unit.
C. Lot Width. In the MFR zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
80 linear feet. The minimum required lot width for
a zoning lot shall be 96 linear feet for corner lots.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the MFR zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
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rft. of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the MFR zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. The minimum required
setback for a building from a "limited
access street" [SR] , "arterial street"
[SR] , "major collector street" [SR] ,
"collector street" [SR] , or "local street"
[SR] "lot line" [SR] shall be as follows :
(1) Limited Access Street/Arterial
Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a limited access street
or an arterial street, the minimum
required setback for a building from
a "street lot line" [SR] shall be 50
linear feet.
(2) Major Collector Street/Collector
e'` Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a major collector street
or a collector street, the minimum
required setback for a building from
a street lot line shall be 35 linear
feet.
(3) Local Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a local street, the
minimum required setback for a
building from a street lot line shall
be 30 linear feet.
b. Side Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "side lot line"
[SR] shall be 10 linear feet. The
combined width of the side setbacks from
the side lot lines shall not be less than
20 linear feet.
c. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be 10 linear feet, except
where adjoining a more restrictive zoning
district, the minimum required setback
, ., from an interior lot line shall be 50
linear feet, subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 07 . 400, Restrictiveness of
Zoning Districts .
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tek d. Rear Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "rear lot line"
[SR] shall be 40 linear feet.
e. Transition Setback. The minimum required
setback for a building from a "transition
lot line" [SR] shall be equal the minimum
required transition setback calculated
with the minimum required zoning lot area
of the adjoining community facility
district, business district, and
industrial district, as applicable.
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"parking lot" [SR] , the minimum required
vehicle use area setback from a street lot
line shall be calculated as follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
15,000 square feet; the difference times
. 000040418; the product plus eight linear
e"" feet. Minimum vehicle use area setback
can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : VUAStS = [ (ZLA -
15,000) x .000040418] + 8 .
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
with a vehicle use area, the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from an
interior lot line shall be six linear feet.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the MFR
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 . 500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards. In the MFR zoning district, a "street yard"
[SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , or a "rear yard" [SR]
established by a required building setback or by the
actual location of a building shall be subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Residential Floor Area. In the MFR zoning district,
the maximum "residential floor area" [SR] for a
multiple family zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows:
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eft. Residential floor area (RFA) in square feet shall
equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA)
minus 15,000 square feet; the difference times
. 314201141; the product plus 4,713 square feet.
Maximum residential floor area can be expressed in
the following "site capacity formula" [SR] : RFA =
[ (ZLA - 15,000) x . 314201141] + 4, 713.
I. Building Coverage. In the MFR zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a multiple
family zoning lot shall be as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
"zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet (ZLA) minus
15,000 square feet; the difference times
.271212553; the product plus 4,074 square feet.
Maximum building coverage can be expressed in the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA -
15,000) x .271212553] + 4,074 .
J. Accessory Building Coverage. In the MFR zoning
district, the maximum "accessory building coverage"
[SR] for a multiple family zoning lot shall be as
follows :
Accessory building coverage (ABC) in square feet
shall equal "zoning lot area" [SR] in square feet
area (ZLA) minus 15,000 square feet; the difference
times . 105449358; the product plus 1,584 square
feet. Maximum accessory building coverage can be
expressed in the following "site capacity formula"
[SR] : ABC = [ (ZLA - 15,000) x . 105449358] + 1,584 .
R. Vehicle Use Area. In the MFR zoning district, the
maximum "vehicle use area" [SR] for a multiple
family zoning lot shall be 700 square feet for each
dwelling unit.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.30. 125 LOCATION AND SIZE OF DISTRICT.
A CF Community Facility District should be located in
substantial conformance to the official comprehensive plan,
and central and accessible to the population served without
requiring traffic movements through or into a residential
neighborhood, but on a neighborhood' s periphery as defined by
the "arterial street" [SR] system.
The amount of land necessary to constitute a separate CF
zoning district exclusive of rights of way, but including
adjoining land or land directly opposite a right of way shall
not be less than two acres, unless such land is located
between any nonresidential zoning district, and any residence
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district or any residence conservation district, which all
have frontage on the same street and on the same block.
All open space encompassing active and passive parks,
recreational areas, playgrounds, woodlands, flood plains,
wetlands, or any other natural area, containing two or more
acres of land or adjoining an existing community facility
district shall be mapped within a community facility district.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.30. 135 SITE DESIGN.
In the CF Community Facility District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the CF Community
Facility District, the site design regulations shall be as
follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. Im the CF zoning district,
"zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 .300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the CF zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 20,000
ft square feet.
C. Lot Width. In the CF zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
125 linear feet.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the CF zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the CF zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] setbacks and
"vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] for a zoning lot
shall be as follows :
1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "street lot line"
[SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Street setback (StS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
losm• difference times . 000019428; the product
plus 25 linear feet. Minimum street
setback can be expressed by the following
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formula: StS = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
. 000019428] + 25 .
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times . 000015542; the product
plus five linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
formula: IS = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
. 000015542 ] + 5 .
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 20,000 square feet;
the difference times . 000038856; the
product plus 50 linear feet. Minimum
transition setback can be expressed by the
following formula: TS = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
. 000038856] + 50.
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from a
street lot line shall be calculated as
follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times
. 000013211; the product plus eight linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area setback
can be expressed by the following
formula: VUAStS = [ (ZLA - 20, 000) x
. 000013211] + 8 .
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
vehicle use area, the minimum required
vehicle use area setback from an interior
top,, lot line shall be six linear feet.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the CF
zoning district, "accessory structures and
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buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 . 500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards - Generally. In the CF zoning district, a
"street yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , or a "rear
yard" [SR] or a "transition landscape yard" [SR]
established by a required building setback or by the
actual location of a building shall be subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 .600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the CF zoning district,
landscape yards shall be as follows :
1. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard" [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 .700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 . 30 . 135, E. , c . Transition Setback.
rft 2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks from a
street lot line and from an interior lot line
shall be used as "vehicle use area landscape
yards" [SR] with the exception of access
driveways as provided in Section 19 .45 . 100,
Access Driveways to a Public Right of Way and
Section 19 .45 . 110, Size of Driveways . Vehicle
use area landscape yards shall be subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I. Floor Area. In the CF zoning district, the maximum
"floor area" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
calculated as follows :
Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 20,000
eft- square feet; the difference times .4985; the
product plus 12,000 square feet. Maximum floor area
can be expressed by the following formula: FA =
[ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 4985] + 12,000.
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J. Building Coverage. In the CF zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" (SR) for a zoning lot
shall be calculated as follows:
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times .4016 ; the
product plus 6,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following formula:
BC = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x .4016] + 6,000 .
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.35.335 SITE DESIGN.
In the NB Neighborhood Business District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the RB zoning
district, the site design regulations shall be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the NB zoning district,
"zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the NB zoning district, the minimum
rft required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 20,000
square feet.
C. Lot Width. In the NB zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
125 feet.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the NB zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the NB zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
and "vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] for a zoning
lot shall be as follows :
1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "street lot line"
[SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Street setback (StS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
,^ square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times .000060153; the product
plus 25 linear feet. Minimum street
setback can be expressed by the following
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"site capacity formula" [SR] : StS = [ (ZLA
- 20,000) x . 000060153] + 25.
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times . 000048123; the product
plus five linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : IS = [ (ZLA -
20,000) x .000048123] + 5 .
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows:
Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 20,000 square feet;
the difference times . 000120307; the
product plus 50 linear feet. Minimum
(oft transition setback can be expressed by the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : TS
= [ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 000120307 ] + 50.
Additionally, for each linear foot of
building height over 20 linear feet, two
linear feet shall be added to the minimum
required building setback from a
transitional lot line.
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from a
street lot line shall be calculated as
follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times
. 000040904; the product plus eight linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area setback
can be expressed by the following "site
� capacity formula" [SR] : VUAStS = [ (ZLA -
eft. x . 000040904 ] + 8.
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b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
with a vehicle use area, the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from an
interior lot line shall be six linear feet.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the NB
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 . 500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards - Generally. In the NB zoning district, a
"street yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , a "rear
yard" [SR] , or a "transition yard" [SR] established
by a required building setback or by the actual
location of a building shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 .600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the NB zoning district,
landscape yards shall be as follows :
1. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard " [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 . 35 . 335, E. , 1 . , c. Transition
Setback.
2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks shall
be used as "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] with the exception of access driveways as
provided in Section 19 .45 . 100, Access Driveways
to a Public Right of Way and Section 19 .45 . 110,
Size of Driveways . Vehicle use area landscape
yards shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 . 700, Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I. Floor Area. In the NB zoning district, the maximum
"floor area" for a zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows :
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Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 20,000
square feet; the difference times . 4952; the product
plus 12,000 square feet. Maximum floor area can be
expressed by the following "site capacity formula"
[SR] : FA = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x .4952 ] + 12,000 .
J. Building Coverage. In the NB zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a zoning lot
shall be calculated as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times .4048 the
product plus 6,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
.4048] + 6,000 .
K. Floor Area for Upper Floor Apartment Dwellings. In
the NB zoning district, the gross floor area of a
"upper floor apartment" [SR] "dwelling unit" [SR]
shall be a minimum of 600 square feet, plus an
additional 250 square feet for each bedroom, except
that studio and efficiency units shall be a minimum
eft of 600 square feet.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.35.435 SITE DESIGN.
In the AB Area Business District, the use and development
of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the AB zoning district, the
site design regulations shall be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the AB zoning district,
"zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the AB zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 20,000
square feet.
C. Lot Width. In the AB zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
125 feet.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the AB zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
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few E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the AB zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
and "vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] for a zoning
lot shall be as follows:
1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "street lot line"
[SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Street setback (StS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times .000019428; the product
plus 25 linear feet. Minimum street
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : StS = [ (ZLA
- 20,000) x . 000019428] + 25.
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times .000015542; the product
plus five linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : IS = [ (ZLA -
20,000) x . 000015542 ] + 5 .
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows:
Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 20,000 square feet;
the difference times . 000038856; the
product plus 50 linear feet. Minimum
transition setback can be expressed by the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : TS
= [ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 000038856 ] + 50.
Additionally, for each linear foot of
building height over 20 linear feet, two
linear feet shall be added to the minimum
required building setback from a
ebk transitional lot line.
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t
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from a
street lot line shall be calculated as
follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times
.000013211; the product plus eight linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area setback
can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : VUAStS = [ (ZLA -
20,000) x . 000013211] + 8 .
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
with a vehicle use area, the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from an
interior lot line shall be six linear feet.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the AB
(0". zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards - Generally. In the AB zoning district, a
"street yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , a "rear
yard" [SR] , or a "transition yard" [SR] established
by a required building setback or by the actual
location of a building shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the AB zoning district,
landscape yards shall be as follows:
1. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard" [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 . 35 .435, E. , 1 . , c. Transition
e,.,. Setback.
2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks shall
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be used as "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] with the exception of access driveways as
provided in Section 19 .45 . 100, Access Driveways
to a Public Right of Way and Section 19 .45 . 110,
Size of Driveways . Vehicle use area landscape
yards shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 .700, Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I. Floor Area. In the AB zoning district, the maximum
"floor area" for a zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows:
Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 20,000
square feet; the difference times .4985; the
product plus 12 ,000 square feet. Maximum floor area
can be expressed by the following "site capacity
formula" [SR] : FA = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x .4985] +
"
12,000 .
J. Building Coverage. In the AB zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a zoning lot
shall be calculated as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times .4016; the
product plus 6 ,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
.4016 ] + 6,000.
R. Floor Area for Upper Floor Apartment Dwellings. In
the AB zoning district, the gross floor area of a
"upper floor apartment" [SR] "dwelling unit" [SR]
shall be a minimum of 600 square feet, plus an
additional 250 square feet for each bedroom, except
that studio and efficiency units shall be a minimum
of 600 square feet.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.35.735 SITE DESIGN.
In the CC2 Center City District, the use and development
of land and structures shall be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the CC2 zoning district, the
site design regulations shall be as follows :
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A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the CC2 zoning
district, "zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the CC2 zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 20,000
square feet.
C. Lot Width. In the CC2 zoning district, the minimum
required "lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
125 feet.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the CC2 zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the CC2 zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
and "vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] for a zoning
lot shall be as follows :
1.Building Setbacks.
emk a. Street Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "street lot line"
[SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Street setback (StS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times . 000019428; the product
plus 25 linear feet. Minimum street
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : StS = [ (ZLA
- 20,000) x . 000019428] + 25 .
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times . 000015542; the product
plus five linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : IS = [ (ZLA -
20,000) x . 000015542 ] + 5 .
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
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eft Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 20,000 square feet;
the difference times . 000038856; the
product plus 50 linear feet. Minimum
transition setback can be expressed by the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] : TS
= [ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 000038856] + 50 .
Additionally, for each linear foot of
"building height" [SR] over 20 linear
feet, two linear feet shall be added to
the minimum required building setback from
a transitional lot line.
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from a
street lot line shall be calculated as
follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times
.000013211; the product plus eight linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area setback
can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : VUAStS = [ (ZLA -
20,000) x . 000013211] + 8 .
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
with a vehicle use area, the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from an
interior lot line shall be six linear feet.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the CC2
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 . 500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards - Generally. In the CC2 zoning district, a
"street yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , a "rear
yard" [SR] , or a "transition yard" [SR] established
by a required building setback or by the actual
location of a building shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
Yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the CC2 zoning district,
landscape yards shall be as follows :
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I. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard" [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 . 35 . 735, E. , 1 . , c. Transition
Setback.
2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks shall
be used as "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] with the exception of access driveways as
provided in Section 19 .45 . 100, Access Driveways
to a Public Right of Way and Section 19 .45 . 110,
Size of Driveways . Vehicle use area landscape
yards shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 . 700, Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
A exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
f the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I. Floor Area. In the CC2 zoning district, the maximum
"floor area" for a zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows :
Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 20,000
square feet; the difference times .4985; the
product plus 12, 000 square feet. Maximum floor area
can be expressed by the following "site capacity
formula" [SR] : FA = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x .4985] +
12,000 .
J. Building Coverage. In the CC2 zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a zoning lot
shall be calculated as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times .4016; the
product plus 6,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
.4016 ] + 6,000.
K. Floor Area for Upper Floor Apartment Dwellings. In
the CC2 zoning district, the gross floor area of a
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rft. "upper floor apartment" [SR] "dwelling unit" [SR]
shall be a minimum of 600 square feet, plus an
additional 250 square feet for each bedroom, except
that studio and efficiency units shall be a minimum
of 600 square feet.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.40. 135 SITE DESIGN.
In the ORI Office Research Industrial District, the use
and development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the ORI zoning
district, the site design regulations shall be as follows :
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the ORI zoning
district, "zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the ORI zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be as follows :
1. Limited Access Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "limited access street" [SR] , the
rft. minimum required lot area shall be 120,000
square feet.
2. Arterial Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on an "arterial street" [SR] , the
minimum required lot area shall be 100,000
square feet.
3. Collector Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "major collector street" [SR] or
on a "collector street" [SR] , the minimum
required lot area shall be 80,000 square feet.
4 . Local Street. Where a zoning lot has frontage
on a "local street" [SR] , the minimum required
lot area shall be 60,000 square feet.
C. Lot Width. In the ORI zoning district, the minimum
required lot width for a zoning lot shall be as
follows :
1. Limited Access Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "limited access street" [SR] , the
minimum required lot width shall be 300 linear
feet.
2. Arterial Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on an "arterial street" , the minimum
required lot width shall be 250 linear feet.
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3. Collector Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "major collector street" [SR] or
on a "collector street" [SR] , the minimum
required lot width shall be 200 linear feet.
4. Local Street. Where a zoning lot has frontage
on a "local street" [SR] , the minimum required
lot width shall be 160 linear feet.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the ORI zoning district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks* Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks By Lot Line. In the ORI zoning district,
the minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR]
and "vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] from a "lot
line" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be as follows:
1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. Street setbacks shall be
as follows :
(1) Limited Access Street/Arterial Street.
Where a zoning lot has frontage on a
limited access street or on an arterial
street, the minimum required building
setback from a "street lot line" [SR]
shall be 70 linear feet, or the street
setback shall be as required in Section
19 .40 . 135 E. , 1 . , a. , (4) Street Setback
Exception, whichever is greater.
(2) Collector Street. Where a zoning lot
has frontage on a major collector street
or on a collector street, the minimum
required building setback from a street
lot line shall be 50 linear feet, or the
street setback shall be as required in
Section 19 .40 . 135 E. , 1 . , a. , (4) Street
Setback Exception, whichever is greater.
(3) Local Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a local street, the minimum
required building setback from a street
lot line shall be 35 linear feet, or the
street setback shall be as required in
Section 19 .40 . 135 E. , 1 . , a. , (4) Street
oe` Setback Exception. , whichever is greater.
(4) Street Setback Exception. The minimum
required building setback from a street
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lot line shall be subject to the street
setback required in this section, where
the minimum required building setback from
a street lot line for a limited access
street, an arterial street, a major
collector street, a collector street, or a
local street is less than required by the
following calculation:
Street setback (StS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 60,000 square feet; the
difference times . 0000151; the product
plus 35 linear feet. Minimum street
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : StS = [ (ZLA
- 60,000) x . 0000151 ] + 35 .
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 60,000 square feet; the
eg" difference times . 0000069; the product
plus 30 linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : IS = [ (ZLA
- 60,000) x . 0000069) + 30 .
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a „transition lot
line” [SR] shall be calculated as follows:
Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 60,000 square feet;
the difference .0000232; the product plus
100 linear feet. Minimum transition
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : TS = [ (ZLA
- 60,000) x . 0000232 ] + 100 .
Additionally, for each linear foot of
"building height" [SR] over 20 linear
feet, two linear feet shall be added to
the minimum required building setback from
a transitional lot line.
2 . Vehicle Use Area Setbacks by Lot Line. In the
ORI zoning district, the minimum required
"vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] for a zoning
lot shall be as follows :
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a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from a
street lot line shall be calculated as
follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) minus 60,000 square feet;
the difference times . 0000081; the product
plus 35 linear feet. Minimum vehicle use
area street setback can be expressed by
the following "site capacity formula"
[SR] : VUAStS = [ (ZLA - 60,000) x . 0000081]
+ 35.
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
vehicle use area, the minimum required
vehicle use area setback from an interior
lot line shall be calculated as follows :
Vehicle use area interior setback (VUAIS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
1 60, 000 square feet; the difference times
�" .0000044 ; the product plus six linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : VUAIS =
[ (ZLA - 60,000) x . 0000044] + 6 .
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the ORI
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 . 500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings.
G. Yards - Generally. In the ORI zoning district, a
"street yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , a "rear
yard" [SR] , or a "transition yard" [SR] established
by a required building setback or by the actual
location of a building shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in
yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the ORI zoning district,
landscape yards shall be as follows :
1. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard" [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
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few landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 .40. 135, E. , 1 . , c. Transition
Setback.
2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks shall
be used as "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] with the exception of access driveways as
provided in Section 19 .45. 100, Access Driveways
to a Public Right of Way and Section 19 .45. 110,
Size of Driveways . Vehicle use area landscape
yards shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 . 700, Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I . Floor Area. In the ORI zoning district, the maximum
"floor area" for a zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows :
Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 60,000
square feet; the difference times .5944; the product
plus 60,000 square feet. Maximum floor area can be
expressed by the following "site capacity formula"
[SR] : FA = [ (ZLA - 60,000) x . 5944 ] + 60,000 .
J. Building Coverage. In the ORI zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a zoning lot
shall be calculated as follows:
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
60,000 square feet; the difference times .4972 the
product plus 42,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 60,000) x
.4972] + 42,000.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.40.335 SITE DESIGN.
In the GI General Industrial District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the GI zoning
district, the site design regulations shall be as follows :
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A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the GI zoning district,
"zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the GI zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be as follows :
1. Limited Access Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "limited access street" [SR] , the
minimum required lot area shall be 80,000
square feet.
2. Arterial Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on an "arterial street" [SR] , the
minimum required lot area shall be 60,000
square feet.
3. Collector Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "major collector street" [SR] , a
"collector street" [SR] , or a "local street"
[SR] , the minimum required lot area shall be
40,000 square feet.
C. Lot Width. In the GI district, the minimum required
e" lot width for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
1. Limited Access Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a "limited access street" [SR] , the
minimum required lot width shall be 200 linear
feet.
2. Arterial Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on an "arterial street" [SR] , the
minimum required lot width shall be 160 linear
feet.
3. Collector Street/Local Street. Where a zoning
lot has frontage on a major collector street, a
collector street or a local street, the minimum
required lot width shall be 125 linear feet.
D. Setbacks - Generally. In the GI district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the GI district, the
minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR] and
"vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] from a "lot line"
[SR] for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
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1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. Street setbacks shall be
as follows :
(1) Limited Access Street/Arterial
Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a limited access street
or on an arterial street, the minimum
required building setback from a
"street lot line" [SR] shall be 50
linear feet, or the street setback
shall be as required in Section
19 .40. 335 E. , 1 . , a. , (4 ) Street
Setback Exception, whichever is
greater.
(2) Collector Street. Where a zoning lot
has frontage on a major collector
street or on a collector street, the
minimum required building setback
from a street lot line shall be 35
linear feet, or the street setback
shall be as required in Section
19 .40 . 335 E. , 1 . , a. , (4 ) Street
Setback Exception, whichever is
greater.
(3) Local Street. Where a zoning lot has
frontage on a local street, the
minimum required building setback
from a street lot line shall be 25
linear feet, or the street setback
shall be as required in Section
19 .40 . 335 E. , 1 . , a. , (4 ) Street
Setback Exception, whichever is
greater.
(4) Street Setback Exception. The
minimum required building setback
from a street lot line shall be
subject to the street setback
required in this section, where the
minimum required building setback
from a street lot line for a limited
access street, an arterial street, a
major collector street, a collector
street, or a local street is less
than required by the following
eft calculation:
Street setback (StS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot
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low (ZLA) in square feet minus 40,000
square feet; the difference times
. 000010658; the product plus 25
linear feet. Minimum street setback
can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : StS =
[ (ZLA - 40,000) x . 000010658] + 25.
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 40,000 square feet; the
difference times . 000004633; the product
plus 20 linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : IS = [ (ZLA
- 40,000) x . 000004633) + 20 .
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
eft Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 40,000 square feet;
the difference times .000023169; the
product plus 100 linear feet. Minimum
transition setback can be expressed by the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] :
TS = [ (ZLA - 40,000) x . 000023169 ] + 100.
Additionally, for each linear foot of
"building height" [SR] over 20 linear
feet, two linear feet shall be added to
the minimum required building setback from
a transitional lot line.
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks by Lot Line. In the
GI district, the minimum required "vehicle use
area setbacks" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
as follows :
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from a
street lot line shall be calculated as
follows :
emk
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) minus 40,000 square feet;
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the difference times . 000003475; the
product plus 15 linear feet. Minimum
vehicle use area street setback can be
expressed by the following "site capacity
formula" [SR] : VUAStS = [ (ZLA - 40,000) x
. 000003475] + 15 .
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
vehicle use area, the minimum required
vehicle use area setback from an interior
lot line shall be calculated as follows :
Vehicle use area interior setback (VUAIS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
40,000 square feet; the difference times
. 000004402; the product plus six linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : VUAIS =
[ (ZLA - 40,000) x . 000004402 ] + 6 .
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the GI
district, "accessory structures and buildings" [SR]
shall be subject to the provisions of Section
19 . 12 .500, Accessory Structures and Buildings .
G. Yards - Generally. In the GI district, a "street
yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , a "rear yard" [SR] ,
or a "transition yard" [SR] established by a
required building setback or by the actual location
of a building shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 . 600, Obstructions in Yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the GI district, landscape
yards shall be as follows :
1. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard" [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 .700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 .40. 335, E. , 1 . , c. Transition
Setback.
2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks shall
op, be used as "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] with the exception of access driveways as
provided in Section 19 .45 . 100, Access Driveways
to a Public Right of Way and Section 19 .45. 110,
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Size of Driveways . Vehicle use area landscape
yards shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 .700, Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I. Floor Area. In the GI district, the maximum "floor
area" for a zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows :
Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 40,000
square feet; the difference times .5963; the product
plus 40,000 square feet. Maximum floor area can be
expressed by the following "site capacity formula"
[SR] : FA = [ (ZLA - 40,000) x .5963] + 40,000.
J. Building Coverage. In the GI district, the maximum
"building coverage" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be
calculated as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
40,000 square feet; the difference times .4982; the
product plus 28,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 40,000) x
.4982 ] + 28,000 .
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.40.535 SITE DESIGN.
In the CI Commercial Industrial District, the use and
development of land and structures shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 19 . 12, Site Design. In the CI zoning
district, the site design regulations shall be as follows:
A. Zoning Lots - Generally. In the Cl zoning district,
"zoning lots" [SR] shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 300, Zoning Lots -
Clarifications and Exceptions .
B. Lot Area. In the CI zoning district, the minimum
required "zoning lot area" [SR] shall be 20,000
square feet
C. Lot Width. In the CI district, the minimum required
"lot width" [SR] for a zoning lot shall be 125 feet.
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tow D. Setbacks - Generally. In the CI district,
"setbacks" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .400, Setbacks - Clarifications and
Exceptions .
E. Setbacks by Lot Line. In the CI district, the
minimum required "building" [SR] "setbacks" [SR] and
"vehicle use area setbacks" [SR] from a "lot line"
[SR] for a zoning lot shall be as follows :
1. Building Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "street lot line"
[SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Street setback (StS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 20, 000 square feet;
the difference times . 00002937; the
product plus 25 linear feet. Minimum
street setback can be expressed by the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] :
StS = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 00002937 ] + 25 .
b. Interior Setback. The minimum required
eon., building setback from an "interior lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows:
Interior setback ( IS) in linear feet shall
equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in
square feet minus 20,000 square feet; the
difference times . 000023496; the product
plus five linear feet. Minimum interior
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : IS = [ (ZLA
- 20,000) x . 000023496] + 5.
c. Transition Setback. The minimum required
building setback from a "transition lot
line" [SR] shall be calculated as follows :
Transition setback (TS) in linear feet
shall equal the area of a zoning lot (ZLA)
in square feet minus 20,000 square feet;
the difference times . 00005874; the
product plus 50 linear feet. Minimum
transition setback can be expressed by the
following "site capacity formula" [SR] :
TS = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x .00005874 ] + 50 .
Additionally, for each linear foot of
"building height" [SR] over 20 linear
feet, two linear feet shall be added to
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eft. the minimum required building setback from
a transitional lot line.
2. Vehicle Use Area Setbacks.
a. Street Setback. For zoning lots with a
"vehicle use area" [SR] , the minimum
required "vehicle use area setback" [SR]
from a street lot line shall be calculated
as follows :
Vehicle use area street setback (VUAStS)
in linear feet shall equal the area of a
zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times
.000019971; the product plus eight linear
feet. Minimum vehicle use area street
setback can be expressed by the following
"site capacity formula" [SR] : VUAStS =
[ (ZLA - 20,000) x . 000019971] + 8.
b. Interior Setback. For zoning lots with a
with a vehicle use area, the minimum
required vehicle use area setback from an
interior lot line shall be six linear feet.
F. Accessory Structures and Buildings. In the CI
zoning district, "accessory structures and
buildings" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 19 . 12 .500, Accessory Structures and
Buildings .
G. Yards - Generally. In the GI district, a "street
yard" [SR] , a "side yard" [SR] , a "rear yard" [SR] ,
or a "transition yard" [SR] established by a
required building setback or by the actual location
of a building shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 .600, Obstructions in Yards .
H. Landscape Yards. In the CI zoning district,
landscape yards shall be as follows :
1. Transition Landscape Yards. A "transition
landscape yard" [SR] shall be provided
adjoining the entire length of a transition lot
line. Transition landscape yards shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 12 .700,
Landscaping. The depth of the transition
landscape yard shall be one half of the
required transition setback calculated in
Section 19 .40 .535, E. , 1 . , c. Transition
Setback.
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2. Vehicle Use Area Landscape Yards. The yards
established by vehicle use area setbacks shall
be used as "vehicle use area landscape yards"
[SR] with the exception of access driveways as
provided in Section 19 .45 . 100, Access Driveways
to a Public Right of Way and Section 19 .45. 110,
Size of Driveways . Vehicle use area landscape
yards shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 . 700, Landscaping.
3. Interior Landscape Yards. "Interior landscape
yards" [SR] shall be installed on a zoning lot
featuring a "vehicle use area" [SR] , which
exceeds 5,000 square feet in area, subject to
the provisions of Section 19 . 12 . 700,
Landscaping.
I. Floor Area. In the CI zoning district, the maximum
"floor area" for a zoning lot shall be calculated as
follows:
Floor area (FA) in square feet shall equal the area
of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus 20,000
square feet; the difference times . 4977; the product
plus 12,000 square feet. Maximum floor area can be
expressed by the following "site capacity formula"
[SR] : FA = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x .4977 ] + 12,000 .
J. Building Coverage. In the CI zoning district, the
maximum "building coverage" [SR] for a zoning lot
shall be calculated as follows :
Building coverage (BC) in square feet shall equal
the area of a zoning lot (ZLA) in square feet minus
20,000 square feet; the difference times .4023; the
product plus 6,000 square feet. Maximum building
coverage can be expressed by the following "site
capacity formula" [SR] : BC = [ (ZLA - 20,000) x
.4023] + 6,000 .
R. Floor Area for Upper Floor Apartment Dwellings. In
the CI zoning district, the gross floor area of a
"upper floor apartment" [SR] "dwelling unit" [SR]
shall be a minimum of 600 square feet, plus an
additional 250 square feet for each bedroom, except
that studio and efficiency units shall be a minimum
of 600 square feet.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.45. 120 SIZE OF DRIVEWAYS.
The following regulations shall govern the size of
driveways :
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A. Size of Driveways - Generally. "Driveways" [SR] to
"parking structures" [SR] and "parking lots" [SR]
shall have a minimum width of nine feet for a one
way vehicular movement and a minimum width of 18
feet for a two way vehicular movement, and a maximum
width as may be approved or required by the
Development Administrator in order to provide a safe
and efficient means of vehicular access .
B. Size of Driveways for Dwellings.
1. Single Family Driveways. In all residence
conservation districts, a driveway for a
"single family detached dwelling" [SR] shall
have a maximum width of 15 linear feet at the
right of way line or "street lot line" [SR] ,
and at the required "setback line" [SR] from a
street lot line; and in all other zoning
districts, a driveway for a "single family
detached dwelling" [SR] shall have a maximum
width of 25 linear feet at the right of way
line or street lot line, and at the required
setback line from a street lot line; except as
follows:
Where an accessory "parking garage" [SR] is
located within ten linear feet of the required
setback line from a street lot line, no
driveway shall exceed the width of the
accessory parking garage plus an additional
driveway width of ten feet at the required
setback line from a street lot line to a
maximum depth of 20 linear feet tapering back
to a maximum width of 25 linear feet at the
street lot line.
Off street "parking facilities" [SR] for single
family detached dwellings shall be limited in
design and location so as to require egress
from the zoning lot to a public right of way by
means of reverse motion of the vehicle, except
such improved zoning lots which only have
access to an "arterial street" [SR] or a "major
collector street" [SR] . Such zoning lots may
have a circular driveway or a turn around
driveway as may be approved by the Development
Administrator.
2. Two Family Driveways. In the RC3 Residence
Conservation District, a driveway for a "two
e family dwelling" [SR] shall have a maximum
width of ten linear feet at the right of way
line or "street lot line" [SR] , and at the
required "setback line" [SR] from a street lot
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eft. line; except where an accessory "parking
garage" [SR] is located within ten linear feet
of the required setback line from a street lot
line, no driveway shall exceed the width of the
accessory parking garage plus an additional
driveway width of ten feet at the required
setback line from a street lot line to a
maximum depth of 20 linear feet tapering back
to a maximum width of 20 linear feet at the
street lot line.
In all other zoning districts, a driveway for a
"two family dwelling" [SR] shall have a maximum
width of 20 feet at the right of way line and
at the required setback line from a street lot
line, and there shall be a minimum three linear
foot separation between each driveway located
on the same zoning lot.
Off street "parking facilities" [SR] for all
two family dwellings shall be limited in design
and location so as to require egress from the
zoning lot to a public right of way by means of
reverse motion of the vehicle, except such
improved zoning lots which only have access to
an "arterial street" [SR] or a "major collector
street" [SR] . Such zoning lots may have a
circular driveway or a turn around driveway as
may be approved by the Development
Administrator.
3. Multiple Family Driveways. "Multiple family
dwellings" [SR] with accessory parking garages
which are located within ten linear feet of the
required street yard setback line and which are
limited in design and location so as to require
egress from the zoning lot to a public right of
way through reverse motion of the vehicle shall
have a maximum of one driveway for each
separate garage accessory to an individual
dwelling unit. No driveway shall exceed the
width of such accessory garage served or 20
linear feet, whichever is less, and there shall
be a minimum three linear foot separation
between each driveway located on the same
zoning lot. All other driveways for multiple
family dwellings shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 .45 . 110 A. , Size of
Driveways - Generally.
C. Setbacks. All driveways shall have a minimum
"setback" [SR] of three linear feet from an
"interior lot line" [SR] ; except for common or
shared driveways, as may be approved by the
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tow Development Administrator; and except that in the
RC2 Residence Conservation District and the RC3
Residence Conservation District, where an existing
building setback from a "side lot line" [SR] is less
than 12 linear feet, the minimum driveway setback of
three linear feet may be reduced in depth by the
distance necessary to maintain a driveway width of
nine linear feet between the principal building and
such side lot line.
(Ord. G45-92 , 1992)
19.45. 130 ON SITE CIRCULATION.
A. Egress. Off street "parking structures" [SR] and
off street "parking lots" [SR] shall be designed so
as to require egress from the "zoning lot" [SR] to a
street by forward motion of the vehicle.
B. Protected Driveways. Ingress and egress driveways
to a "parking lot" [SR] from a public right of way
shall be protected from converging "parking aisles"
[SR] and "parking stalls" [SR] , and intersecting
"driveways" [SR] or parking aisles for a distance
which ensures safety and efficiency.
"I For a "zoning lot" [SR] with an off street parking
lot and for each 50 "parking stalls" [SR] contained
within the parking lot, there shall be 20 linear
feet of driveway length or an equivalent vehicle
stacking capability within the egress lanes of each
access driveway, between the "street lot line" [SR]
and a converging driveway or parking aisle.
Additionally, for each 50 parking stalls contained
within the parking lot, there shall be an additional
20 linear feet of driveway length or an equivalent
vehicle stacking capability within the egress lanes
of each access driveway before such driveways
convert into a parking aisle. The width of an
intersecting driveway or parking aisle may be
included in the calculation of the additional length
of protected driveway.
Such protected driveways shall be provided on a
zoning lot where it is physically possible and where
they allow the reasonable use of the land, as may be
approved by the Development Administrator.
C. Driveway and Aisle Alignment. For a zoning lot with
an off street parking lot, access driveways to a
public right of way, interior driveways, and parking
aisles throughout the off street parking lot shall
align as closely as practicable in order to avoid
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three way on site intersections and in order to
encourage four way on site intersections .
D. Access to Aisles. For a zoning lot with a parking
structure or a parking lot, each off street parking
stall shall open directly on a parking aisle of such
width and design as to provide safe and efficient
means of vehicular access to such parking stall .
E. Stacking Lanes. Motor vehicle stacking lanes for
drive through facilities shall be designed and
located so that the required minimum stacking space
does not block or interfere with the accessibility
of approaches, driveways, aisles or stalls . "Drive
through facilities" [SR] shall provide a minimum of
ten stacking spaces for the first window or service
area, plus two stacking spaces for each additional
window or service area. Stacking spaces shall be a
minimum of 12 feet in width and 20 feet in length.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.45. 150 VEHICLE USE AREA SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPE YARDS.
Off street "parking lots" [SR] and any other "vehicle use
area" [SR] shall be subject to the provisions for "vehicle use
area setbacks" [SR] , "vehicle use area landscape yards" [SR] ,
and "interior landscape yards" [SR] contained in the site
design regulations for the zoning district in which it is to
be located, except for "parking structures" [SR] which shall
be considered a "building" [SR] and for "residential parking
areas" [SR] which shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 19 .45 . 110 C. Setbacks . (Ord. G45-92, 1992 )
19.45. 160 PARKING LOT PERIMETER CURB.
Off street "parking lots" [SR] , access "driveways" [SR]
to or from a public right of way, and any other "vehicle use
area" [SR] , including expansions and separate additions
thereto, located on the same "zoning lot" [SR] and located
within a residence district, a residence conservation
district, a community facility district, a business district,
or the CI Commercial Industrial District; which contain 13 or
more "parking stalls" [SR] , or an equivalent surface area
shall be defined with six inch by 18 inch P.C. Concrete
reinforced curb or an equivalent in design and function as may
be approved by the City Engineer.
Such curb shall be located outside of and adjacent to all
"setbacks" [SR] so that no part of any vehicle within the
facility projects over the lot lines into adjoining properties
.. or rights of way. Sections of depressed curb may be provided
for the purpose of facilitating snow removal as may be
approved by the City Engineer and the Development
Administrator.
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Off street parking lots for railroad stations and other
railroad facilities including terminal yards, and off street
parking lots located within parks or golf courses need not
install perimeter curb. (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.45. 170 SURFACING.
A. Approaches. Vehicular access to or from a public
right of way shall be provided on a concrete
approach and "driveway" [SR] within a public right
of way leading from a "zoning lot" [SR] to an
improved "alley" [SR] or "street" [SR] . Asphalt
approaches and driveways within a public right of
way may be provided from the property to an
unimproved alley or street as may be approved by the
City Engineer. The design of approaches and
driveways crossing a public right of way shall also
be subject to the provisions and requirements of
Title 13, Streets and Sidewalks; Chapter 13 . 08,
Driveways.
B. Vehicle Use Areas. In all zoning districts, all
"vehicle use areas" [SR] including but not limited
to "parking stalls" [SR] , "parking aisles" [SR] ,
"driveways" [SR] , or any other area on which motor
em vehicles are driven, parked or stored shall be
improved with a paved surface. The paved surface
shall consist of a minimum pavement section as
follows :
1 . A minimum of two inches of bituminous concrete
over eight inches of compacted gravel .
Equivalent thicknesses of bituminous concrete
may be substituted for gravel provided that the
total pavement thickness is a minimum of ten
inches .
2 . A minimum of four inches of portland cement
concrete over four inches of compacted gravel .
Equivalent thicknesses of portland cement
concrete may be substituted for gravel provided
that the total pavement thickness is a minimum
of eight inches .
3 . A minimum of two inches of paver brick over
eight inches of compacted gravel . Equivalent
thicknesses of paver brick may be substituted
for gravel provided that the total pavement
thickness is a minimum of ten inches .
.• 4 . For "residential parking areas" [SR] and
associated "driveways" [SR] , the minimum
required compacted gravel base may be reduced
by two inches .
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C. Exceptions. Off street parking lots located within
parks or golf courses shall be improved with a
minimum eight inch compacted gravel base with a type
A3 sealcoat overlay or an equivalent as approved by
the City Engineer.
D. Off Street Parking Lots Without Curb. Wherever a
curb is not required for an off street parking lot,
the subbase material shall be extended one linear
foot beyond the edge of pavement as a means of
preventing deterioration of the pavement, and
authorized barriers may be installed as a means of
preventing vehicular encroachment into adjoining
properties and into public rights of way.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.45. 190 STORMWATER CONTROL.
Stormwater control for off street parking facilities
shall be subject to the provisions of Title 18, Subdivisions;
Chapter 18 . 36, Stormwater Control . Surface water shall be
discharged into an adequate storm sewer system, or alternate
drainage system if storm sewer is not available. Drainage
shall not be permitted to flow directly across sidewalks .
e'` With the exception of "residential parking areas" [SR]
and associated "driveways" [SR] , the intent of this section is
to provide for the collection of stormwater within the off
street parking facility, outdoor display area, outdoor display
lot, commercial operations yard, or any other similar facility
versus the overland flow of water onto public rights of way or
onto adjoining property. The City Engineer may require that
the facilities be designed with on site stormwater detention
capabilities where the existing storm sewer system has
insufficient capacity. (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.45.220 APPLICABILITY.
The following paragraphs establish the applicability of
this chapter for off street "parking facilities" [SR] :
A. New Construction. For the new construction of a
parking facility, for the new construction of a
"building" [SR] on an undeveloped site, or for the
complete redevelopment of a site, full compliance
with this chapter shall be required.
B. Change in Use. For a "change in use" [SR] of an
existing building, the applicability of this chapter
shall be as follows :
1. With an Existing Parking Facility. With an
existing parking facility, partial compliance
with this chapter shall be required including
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Section 19 .45 . 060, Required Number of Parking
Stalls; Section 19 .45 .090, Design Regulations -
Generally; Section 19 .45. 120, On Site
Circulation; Section 19 .45 . 130, Parking Aisles
and Stalls; Section 19 .45 . 190, Striping and
Markings where there is a concrete or asphaltic
surface; and Section 19 .45 .200, Traffic Control
Signs . If compliance with said sections
requires an additional parking facility or the
expansion of an existing parking facility,
Section 19 .45.210, D. Additional Facility or
Expansion of an Existing Facility shall be
applicable.
2. Without an Existing Parking Facility. Without
an existing parking facility, full compliance
with this chapter shall be required.
3. Exceptions. This subsection shall not be
applicable unless the change in use is to a
land use which requires a greater number of off
street parking spaces .
C. Building Addition/Additional Building. For the
structural expansion of an existing building and for
eft the new construction of an additional building on
the same "zoning lot" [SR] , the applicability of
this chapter shall be as follows: :
1. Twenty Five Percent or Greater. Where the
cumulative gross "floor area" [SR] of the
structural expansion of the existing building
and any additional building constructed after
August 6, 1984 is 25 percent or greater than
the gross floor area of the existing building
or buildings, full compliance with this chapter
shall be required.
2. Less Than 25 Percent. Where the cumulative
structural expansion of the existing building
and any additional building constructed after
August 6, 1984 is less than 25 percent of the
gross floor area of the existing building or
buildings, partial compliance with this chapter
shall be required, including Section 19 .45. 060,
Required Number of Parking Stalls and, if
applicable, Section 19 .45 . 210 D. Additional
Facility or Expansion of an Existing Facility.
D. Additional Facility or Expansion of an Existing
Facility. For the addition of a parking facility or
the expansion of an existing parking facility
required due to Section 19 .45.210 B. , Change in Use
or required due to Section 19 .45.210 C. , Building
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Addition/Additional Building, full compliance with
this chapter shall be required for the existing
parking facility, the additional parking facility,
and the expanded portion of the parking facility.
If an additional parking facility or an expanded
parking facility is not required by this chapter,
and the property owner or the occupant desire an
additional parking facility or desire to expand an
existing parking facility, full compliance with this
chapter shall be required for the existing parking
facility, the additional parking facility, and the
expanded portion of the parking facility; except
that compliance with Section 19 .45 . 060, Required
Number of Parking Stalls, shall not be required,
provided that the total number of available parking
stalls has not decreased.
E. Substandard Facilities - Zoning Change. For all
existing substandard facilities established prior to
June 27, 1973 and not in compliance with the
surfacing regulations of this chapter, full
compliance with this chapter shall be required prior
to its use or occupancy subsequent to a change in
the zoning classification of the property on which
the facility is located.
F. Substandard Facilities - Public Nuisance. For all
existing substandard off street parking facilities
established prior to June 27, 1973 and not in
compliance with the surfacing regulations of this
chapter, and if such facilities are declared to be a
public nuisance, full compliance with this chapter
shall be required.
A public nuisance shall include, but is not limited
to the generation of dust affecting the public
health, safety and welfare; stormwater runoff onto
adjoining property; erosion onto sidewalks, streets,
or adjoining property; unsafe vehicular access or on
site circulation; or vehicular encroachment onto
adjoining property.
G. Substandard Facilities - Substantial Reconstruction.
For all existing substandard off street parking
facilities established prior to June 27 , 1973 and
not in compliance with the surfacing regulations of
this chapter, if the property owner or occupant
desires to pave or substantially reconstruct the
existing facility, full compliance with this chapter
shall be required. Substantial reconstruction shall
include the removal or replacement of 75 percent or
more of the existing surface of the parking facility.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
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19.45.230 SITE PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT.
With the exception of "residential parking areas" [SR]
and associated "driveways" [SR] , no construction, maintenance,
or repair of off street "parking facilities" [SR] or any other
"vehicle use area" [SR] shall commence prior to the submission
of a site plan and the approval of the site plan by the City
Engineer and the Development Administrator, nor prior to the
issuance of a construction permit by the City Engineer. The
size, number and location of residential parking areas and
associated driveways shall be approved by the Development
Administratcr prior to any construction, maintenance, or repair.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.45.250 AUTHORIZED VARIATIONS.
Variations from the regulations of this chapter may be
granted only in conformance with the provisions of Chapter
19 . 70, Variations and only in the following instances and no
others. No variation shall be granted unless it can be
demonstrated that an off street "parking facility" [SR] cannot
be developed so as to comply with the requirements and
regulations of this chapter due to the unique size, shape or
topography of the applicable "zoning lot" [SR] :
few A. Reduction of Stalls, Aisles, Setbacks and Islands.
To permit a reduction in the required minimum number
of parking stalls, a reduction in the required
minimum size of parking stalls and aisles, a
reduction in the required minimum size of parking
lot or driveway setbacks, or a reduction in the
required minimum size of islands at the ends of
parking rows .
B. Enlargement of Driveways. To permit an increase in
the maximum dimensions of a driveway to a dwelling.
C. Substandard Facilities. To permit departures from
Section 19 .45 .220, Applicability. ; Subsection F.
Substandard Facilities - Public Nuisance. ; and
Subsection G. Substandard Facilities - Substantial
Reconstruction.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50.040 SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
Signs within a public right of way are regulated by
Title 13, Streets and Sidewalks . (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50.060 SIGNS REGULATED WITHOUT A PERMIT.
The following "signs" [SR] shall be allowed without a
permit or a fee, and without their size or number affecting
the size and number of signs otherwise allowed in conformance
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with the provisions of this chapter, provided that such signs
conform to all of the applicable provisions of this chapter,
title, and code: "contractor signs" [SR] , "construction
project signs" [SR] , "garage sale signs" [SR] , "historic
marker" [SR] , "holiday decorations" [SR] , "interior signs"
[SR] , "no trespassing signs" [SR] , "political campaign signs"
[SR] , "public signs" [SR] , "real estate signs" [SR] ,
"promotional window signs" [SR] , "public utility signs" [SR] ,
and "window displays" [SR] . (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50.070 ALLOWABLE SIGNS BY ZONING DISTRICT.
The allowable types of signs and sign characteristics for
each zoning district shall be subject to the provisions of
this section.
A. Residence and Residence Conservation Districts. The
following "freestanding signs" [SR] and "wall signs"
[SR] shall be the only signs allowed in the SFR1
Single Family Residence District, the SFR2 Single
Family Residence District, the TFR Two Family
Residence District, the MFR Multiple Family
Residence District, the RC1 Residence Conservation
District, the RC2 Residence Conservation District,
and the RC3 Residence Conservation District, with
e"` the noted exceptions:
1. Freestanding Signs. The allowable freestanding
signs shall be as follows :
a. "Flags" [SR] .
b. "Information signs" [SR] shall be allowed
only in the MFR Multiple Family Residence
District.
c. "Development signs" [SR] .
2. Wall Signs. The allowable wall signs shall be
as follows :
a. "Building markers" [SR] .
b. "Canopy signs" [SR] shall be allowed only
in the MFR Multiple-Family Residence
District.
c. Development signs .
d. "Identification signs" [SR] .
f e. "Flags" [SR] .
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B. Community Facility, Business, and Industrial
Districts. The following "freestanding signs" [SR] ,
"wall signs" [SR] , and sign characteristics shall be
the only signs and sign characteristics allowed in
the CF Community Facility District, the RB Residence
Business District, the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District, the CC1
Center City District, the CC2 Center City District,
the ORI Office Research Industrial District, the GI
General Industrial District, and the CI Commercial
Industrial District, with the noted exceptions :
1. Freestanding Signs. The allowable freestanding
signs shall be as follows :
a. Flags .
b. Information signs .
c. Development signs shall be allowed only in
the ORI Office Research Industrial
District and the GI General Industrial
District.
d. "Menu board signs" [SR] shall be allowed
only in the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District,
CC2 Center City District, and CI
Commercial Industrial District.
e. "Temporary signs" [SR] .
( 1) "Banners" [SR] .
(2) "Portable signs" [SR] shall be
allowed only in the CF Community
Facility District, the AB Area
Business District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District.
f. Other freestanding signs .
2. Wall Signs. The allowable wall signs shall be
as follows :
a. "Building markers" [SR] .
b. "Canopy signs" [SR] .
c. "Development signs" [SR] .
d. "Flags" [SR] .
e. "Identification signs" [SR] .
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f. "Information signs" [SR] .
g. "Integral roof signs" [SR] shall be
allowed only in the NB Neighborhood
Business District, the AB Area Business
District, the CC2 Center City District,
and the CI Commercial Industrial District.
h. "Marquee signs" [SR] shall be allowed only
in the CF Community Facility District, CC1
Center City District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District.
i . "Menu board signs" [SR] shall be allowed
only in the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District,
CC2 Center City District, and CI
Commercial Industrial District.
j . "Suspended signs" [SR] shall be allowed
only in the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District,
the CC1 Center City District, the CC2
Center City District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District.
k. "Temporary signs" [SR] .
( 1) "Banners" [SR] .
(2) "Portable signs" [SR] shall be
allowed only in the CF Community
Facility District, the AB Area
Business District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District.
1 . Other "building signs" [SR] .
m. "Promotional window signs" [SR] shall be
allowed only in the CF Community Facility
District, the RB Residence Business
District, the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District,
the CC1 Center City District, the CC2
Center City District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District.
n. "Window signs" [SR] .
3. Sign Characteristics. The allowable sign
e" characteristics shall be as follows :
a. "Changeable copy" [SR] shall be allowed
only in the CF Community Facility
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District, the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District,
the CC1 Center City District, the CC2
Center City District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District.
b. "Electronically driven message" [SR] shall
be allowed only in the AB Area Business
District, the CC1 Center City District,
and the CC2 Center City District.
c. "External illumination" [SR] .
d. "Internal illumination" [SR] .
e. Neon.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50.080 SIZE, NUMBER AND LOCATION OF SIGNS - GENERALLY.
A. Freestanding Sign Display. No "freestanding sign"
[SR] shall be displayed on a "zoning lot" [SR]
unless there is a "principal building" [SR] on the
premises, and unless off street parking is provided
on the premises or unless all "buildings" [SR] on
e""` the zoning lot are "setback" [SR] at least 15 feet
from the adjoining public right of way.
B. Distance Between Freestanding Signs. A 100 linear
foot separation shall be maintained between all
freestanding signs, located on all zoning lots along
the same public right of way, excepting "information
signs" [SR] and "menu board signs" [SR] , wherever
physically possible, measured parallel to the
direction of travel on the adjoining street, as
approved by the Development Administrator.
C. Freestanding Sign Setback. No portion of a
freestanding sign shall project over or into a
required sign setback from a "street lot line" . In
no case shall the height of a freestanding sign
exceed the setback of such sign from a residence
district or residence conservation district.
D. Building Signs and Architectural Features. No
"building sign" [SR] shall cover or interrupt major
architectural features, such as doors, exits, and
windows.
E. Building Sign Projections. No building sign shall
project more than 9 inches from the surface to which
it is attached.
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F. Vertical Clearance. All signs, including but not
limited to "banner signs" [SR] , "canopy signs" [SR] ,
"marquee signs" [SR] , and "suspended signs" [SR]
shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 9 linear
feet over a sidewalk or a private driveway, and
shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 17 linear
feet over a private street.
G. Reallocation of Allowable Signage Prohibited. The
allowable number of signs and surface area of signs
allocated to an individual building face, front of
the tenant space, or street frontage shall not be
reallocated to another building face, front of the
tenant space, or street frontage.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50.090 SIZE, NUMBER, LOCATION, AND TYPE OF SIGNS.
The size, number, location, and type of signs for each
zoning district shall be subject to the provisions of this
section.
A. Freestanding Signs.
1. Maximum Number. In the CF Community Facility
rft. District, the RB Residence Business District,
the NB Neighborhood Business District, the AB
Area Business District, the CC1 Center City
District, the CC2 Center City District, the ORI
Office Research Industrial District, the GI
General Industrial District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District, the maximum
number of "freestanding signs" [SR] shall be
either one sign for each "zoning lot" [SR] , or
one sign for each 150 linear feet of street
frontage on the same public right of way for
each zoning lot.
2. Maximum Surface Area. In the NB Neighborhood
Business District, the AB Area Business
District, the CC1 Center City District, the CC2
Center City District, the ORI Office Research
Industrial District, the GI General Industrial
District, and the CI Commercial Industrial
District, the maximum surface area of a
freestanding sign shall be 80 square feet.
Where there is 300 linear feet or more of
street frontage on the same public right of
way, the maximum surface area of a freestanding
�►. sign shall be 80 square feet, plus an
additional 80 square feet for each allowable
freestanding sign, which is not erected, but no
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rft. individual freestanding sign shall exceed 240
square feet.
In the CF Community Facility District, the
maximum surface area of a freestanding sign
shall be 60 square feet.
In the RB Residence Business District, the
maximum surface area of a freestanding sign
shall be 40 square feet.
3. Maximum Height. In the NB Neighborhood
Business District, the AB Area Business
District, the CC1 Center City District, the CC2
Center City District,and the CI Commercial
Industrial District, the maximum height of a
freestanding sign shall be 15 linear feet for a
maximum of two of the allowable signs on a
zoning lot with the remainder of the allowable
freestanding signs to a maximum height of 10
linear feet.
In the CF Community Facility District, the RB
Residence Business District, the ORI Office
Research Industrial District, and the GI
General Industrial District, the maximum height
of a freestanding sign shall be 10 linear feet.
4. Type. In the CF Community Facility District,
the RB Residence Business District, the NB
Neighborhood Business District, the AB Area
Business District, the CC1 Center City
District, the CC2 Center City District, the ORI
Office Research Industrial District, the GI
General Industrial District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District, all
freestanding signs shall be "monument signs"
[SR] .
5. Location. In the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District, the
CC1 Center City District, the CC2 Center City
District, the ORI Office Research Industrial
District, the GI General Industrial District,
and the CI Commercial Industrial District, no
freestanding sign shall be located within a
street yard adjoining a "local street" [SR] , or
a "collector street" [SR] , where the property
located directly opposite the public right of
way is located within a residence district.
(Pk 6. Minimum Setback. In the CF Community Facility
District, the RB Residence Business District,
the NB Neighborhood Business District, the AB
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Area Business District, the CC1 Center City
District, the CC2 Center City District, the ORI
Office Research Industrial District, the GI
General Industrial District, and the CI
Commercial Industrial District, the minimum
setback for a freestanding sign from a public
right of way shall be one linear foot for each
ten square feet of sign surface area, which
exceeds 80 square feet.
B. Wall Signs.
1. Maximum Number. In the NB Neighborhood
Business District, the AB Area Business
District, the CC1 Center City District, the CC2
Center City District, the ORI Office Research
Industrial District, the GI General Industrial
District, and the CI Commercial Industrial
District, the maximum number of wall signs
shall be two on each store front (tenant space)
located on the ground floor of a building. For
a building face that does not have two or more
store fronts (tenant spaces) on the ground
floor, there shall be a maximum of two wall
signs .
In the CF Community Facility District and the
RB Residence Business District, the maximum
number of wall signs shall be one on each store
front [tenant space] located on the ground
floor of a building, or one on each building
face, which does not have two or more store
fronts located on the ground floor, for each
street frontage on a different public right of
way.
2. Maximum Surface Area. In the CF Community
Facility District, the RB Residence Business
District, the NB Neighborhood Business
District, the AB Area Business District, the
CC1 Center City District, the CC2 Center City
District, the ORI Office Research Industrial
District, the GI General Industrial District,
and the CI Commercial Industrial District, the
maximum surface area for all wall signs on each
building face or store front [tenant space] for
each different street frontage shall not exceed
three times the linear footage of the building
face or store front [tenant space] on which the
wall sign is maintained, nor the following
maximums for surface area, whichever is less:
a. Eighty square feet where the building
setback from the closest perpendicular or
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approximately perpendicular street is less
than 100 feet;
b. One hundred twenty square feet where the
building setback from the closest
perpendicular or approximately
perpendicular street is 100 feet or more,
but less than 200 feet;
c. Two hundred forty square feet where the
building setback from the closest
perpendicular or approximately
perpendicular street is 200 feet, but less
than 400 feet;
d. Four hundred eighty square feet where the
building setback from the closest
perpendicular or approximately
perpendicular street is 400 feet or more.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50. 100 SIGN AREA AND SIGN HEIGHT COMPUTATIONS.
A. Surface Area of Individual Signs. The surface area
of an individual "sign" [SR] shall be the total
e"" exposed surface devoted to the street graphic 's
message including all ornamentation, embellishment,
symbols, logos, letters, characters, other figures,
or frames, whether structural or decorative. For
freestanding signs, surface area shall include that
portion of the supporting structure, from the ground
to the bottom of the sign.
The surface area of an individual sign shall be
calculated by the customary, applicable mathematical
formula for square, rectangular, triangular,
circular, or eliptical shaped sign faces, including
copy, background, and any frame or boxed display.
In the case of irregularly shaped signs, or signs
composed of separate letters or characters connected
in meaning, the surface area shall be determined by
computing the area lying within straight lines
connecting the extreme projections, corners, or
edges of the letters, characters, symbols,
ornamentation, embellishment, and other figures
composing the sign taken as a whole.
B. Surface Area of Multifaced Signs. The surface area
for a sign with more than one face shall be computed
by adding together the area of all sign faces
eft. visible from any one point. Where two identical
sign faces are placed back to back and parallel, so
that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at
the same time, and where such sign faces are part of
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rft the same sign structure and are not more than 42
inches apart as measured from the farthest
projections, the sign area shall be computed by the
measurement of one of the faces . Where a sign has
two or more display faces of unequal dimensions, the
area of the largest face shall determine the sign
surface area.
C. Height of Signs. The height of a sign shall be
computed as the distance from the normal grade at
the base of the sign to the top of the highest
attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall
be construed to be the existing grade prior to
construction or the newly established grade after
construction, exclusive of any filling, berming,
mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of
locating the sign, whichever is lower. In cases in
which the normal grade cannot reasonably be
determined, sign height shall be computed on the
assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at
the base of the sign is equal to the elevation of
the nearest point of the crown of a public street or
the grade of the land at the principal entrance to
the "principal building" [SR] on the "zoning lot"
[SR] , whichever is lower.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.50.160 AUTHORIZED VARIATIONS.
Variations from the regulations of this chapter may be
granted only in conformance to the provisions of Chapter
19 . 70, Variations, only in conformance to the following
additional standards, and only in the following instances and
no others :
A. Additional Standards. In addition to the standards
provided in Chapter 19 .70, Variations, Section
19 .70 . 030 Standards, the granting of a sign
variation shall be contingent on the extent to which
affirmative findings are made with respect to one or
more of the following standards:
1. Physical Surroundings. That the variation
should be based on the existence of unique
physical surroundings, shape or topographical
conditions of the "zoning lot" [SR] involved,
which bring a particular hardship on the owner;
2. Reasonable Alternative. That the variation
should be based on there being no other
reasonable alternative, which would conform to
the provisions of this chapter; or
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tow 3. Historic District. That the variation should
be based on compatibility with the significant
architectural features of a designated landmark
or property located within a designated
historic district pursuant to the provisions of
Title 20, Designation and Preservation of
Historically and Architecturally Significant
Property.
B. Authorized Sign Variations.
1. Surface Area. To permit an increase in the
maximum sign surface area in an amount not to
exceed 20 percent of the allowable maximum.
2. Height. To permit an increase in the maximum
height of a freestanding sign in an amount not
to exceed 20 percent of the allowable maximum.
3. Other Sign Characteristics. To permit a
departure from the requirements regulating
other sign characteristics including location
on the zoning lot, but excluding the maximum
allowable number of signs .
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
eft 19.55.025 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.
All property to be added to the incorporated area of the
city shall be subject to the provisions of the chapter and a
public hearing, except as follows:
A. Single Family Zoning Classifications. Any additions
to the incorporated area of the city through
annexation or otherwise may be classified as either
SFR1 Single Family Residence District or SFR2 Single
Family Residence District, as determined by the City
Council in the ordinances annexing or zoning the
property, without a public hearing.
B. County Zoning Classifications. Any additions to the
incorporated area of the city through annexation or
otherwise, where the property zoned under the county
zoning ordinance for two family, multiple family,
community facility, business, or industrial may be
annexed to the city under the most similar city
zoning classification, as determined by the City
Council in the ordinances annexing or zoning the
property, without a public hearing.
(No Prior Code)
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19.60.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
The purpose and intent of the provisions for planned
developments is to accommodate unique development situations .
For planned development districts, the planned
development should demonstrate the following characteristics:
A. An opportunity to realize a development of
demonstrated need with respect to the types of
environment available to the public, that would not
be possible under the strict application of the
other chapters of this title.
B. A creative approach to the use of land and related
improvements resulting in better design and
construction of aesthetic amenities .
C. The preservation of significant natural features
including topography, watercourses, wetlands, and
vegetation.
For planned developments as a conditional use, the
planned development should demonstrate the following
eft characteristics :
A. An opportunity to realize a development of
demonstrated need with respect to the types of
environment available to the public, that would not
be possible under the strict application of the
other chapters of this title.
B. The public benefit realized by the establishment of
the planned development is greator than if the
property were to remain subject to the standard
requirements of the zoning district in which it is
located.
C. Extraordinary conditions or limitations governing
site designn, fuction, operation, and traffic impact
are imposed on the planned development.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.60.030 AUTHORITY.
The City Council shall have the authority to approve a
"planned development" [SR] as follows :
A. Map Amendment. The City Council shall have the
authority to pass an ordinance amending the
districts of the official zoning map established by
this title by mapping land within a planned zoning
district, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
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rek B. Conditional Use. The City Council shall have the
authority to pass an ordinance granting a
conditional use for a planned development, subject
to the provisions of this chapter. The authority to
grant a conditional use for a planned development
shall be sparingly exercized.
(Ord. G-45-92, 1992
19.60.040 STANDARDS.
An amendment to the districts of the official zoning map
or the granting of a conditional use for a planned development
shall be contingent on the extent to which affirmative
findings are made with respect to each of the following
standards :
A. Site Characteristics. The suitability of the
subject property for the planned development with
respect to its size, shape, and any existing
improvements .
B. Sewer and Water. The suitability of the subject
property for the planned development with respect to
the availability of adequate water, sanitary
treatment, and stormwater control facilities .
C. Traffic and Parking. The suitability of the subject
property for the planned development with respect to
the provision of safe and efficient on site and off
site vehicular circulation designed to minimize
traffic congestion.
1. Nonresidential Land Uses. Nonresidential land
uses should be located central and accessible
to the population served without requiring
traffic movements through or into a residential
neighborhood. Nonresidential land uses should
not be located within residential
neighborhoods, but on their periphery as
defined by the arterial street system.
2. Vehicular Access. The number of locations for
vehicular access to or from a public right of
way should be limited to those which are
necessary for the reasonable use of the
property and consistent with current traffic
engineering standards . Locations for vehicular
access to or from a public right of way should
be aligned directly opposite existing or
approved locations across the street.
D. Zoning History. The suitability of the subject
property for the planned development with respect to
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the length of time the property has remained
undeveloped or unused in its current zoning district.
E. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning. The suitability of
the subject property for the planned development
with respect to consistency and compatibility with
surrounding land use and zoning.
F. Trend of Development. The suitability of the
subject property for the planned development with
respect to its consistency with an existing pattern
of development or an identifiable trend of
development in the area.
G. Planned Development Districts. Where applicable,
the suitability of the subject property for the
intended planned development district with respect
to conformance to the provisions for the purpose and
intent, and the location and size of a planned
zoning district.
H. Conditional Use for a Planned Development. Where
applicable, the suitability of the subject property
for the intended conditional use for a planned
development with respect to the provisions for the
rft purpose and intent of planned developments and with
respect to the provisions of Chapter 19 . 65,
Conditional Uses, Section 19 . 65 . 010, Purpose and
Intent. No conditional use for a planned development
should be granted for the sole purpose of
introducing a land use not otherwise permitted on
the subject property.
I. Comprehensive Plan. The suitability of the subject
property for the planned development with respect to
conformance to the goals, objectives, and policies
of the official comprehensive plan.
J. Natural Preservation. The suitability of the
subject property for the intended planned
development with respect to the preservation of all
significant natural features including topography,
watercourses, wetlands, and vegetation.
K. Internal Land Use. The suitability of the subject
property for the intended planned development with
respect to the land uses permitted within the
development being located, designed, and operated so
as to exercise no undue detrimental influence on
each other or on surrounding property.
r�► (Ord. G45-92, 1992
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rft 19.60.060 DEPARTURES AND EXCEPTIONS - GENERALLY.
The general departures and exceptions for planned
developments shall be governed as follows :
A. Departures. A planned development shall comply with
the standards, regulations, requirements, and
procedures of this chapter. Departures from the
normal standards, regulations, requirements, and
procedures of the other chapters of this title may
be granted by the City Council, as a part of the
review and approval process .
B. Exceptions. Any planned development within a PRC
Planned Residence Conservation District, within a
PCC Planned Center City District, granted as a
conditional use, or any planned development
featuring the adaptive reuse of an existing building
may be granted a departure from the normal
requirements and regulations of this chapter by the
City Council, as a part of the review and approval
process .
(Ord. G45-92, 1992
19.60. 145 TRANSITION SETBACK AND LANDSCAPE YARD
REQUIREMENT.
Planned developments shall be subject to all of the
provisions for transition setbacks and landscape yards for the
most similar standard zoning district. (No prior Code) .
19.60. 160 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
The development plan shall include the following
documents and individual plan sheets bound into a single set
of sheets :
A. Application Forms. Applications shall be made on
forms provided by the Planning Department.
B. Statement of Purpose, Departures, and Conformance. A
specific written statement addressing intended land
use, lot sizes, building setbacks, vehicle use area
setbacks, type of principal and accessory buildings,
obstructions in yards, floor area, building
coverage, vehicle use area, off street parking, off
street loading, signs, water service, sanitary sewer
service, stormwater control provisions, and street
improvements; summarizing intended departures from
the most similar zoning district or from the
/►► intended zoning district in the case of a
conditional use, and from the subdivision
regulations; and addressing conformance to the
standards for planned developments .
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emk C. Consent and Disclosure.
1 . The written consent of the owner of the
property or the property owner's authorized
representative.
2 . For applications filed by a corporation or a
partnership, the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of all officers .
3. For applications where the subject property is
held in a trust, the names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and the beneficial interest
of each beneficiary.
4 . If the applicant is not the owner of record, a
copy of the contract option, or an explanation
of the proprietary interest.
D. Common Open Space Documents. Common open space
documents indicating that common open space shall be
provided for in one of the following ways as
approved by the Development Administrator:
1 . Conveyed to a municipal or public corporation,
"t. or conveyed to a not for profit corporation or
entity established for the purpose of
benefiting the owners or residents of the
planned development or adjoining property
owners, or any one or more of them. All lands
conveyed under this subsection shall be subject
to the right of the grantee or grantees to
enforce maintenance and improvement of the
common open space; or
2 . Guaranteed by a restrictive covenant describing
the open space and its maintenance and
improvement, running with the land for the
benefit of residents of the planned development
or adjoining property owners, or both.
E. Impact Assessments. Written impact assessments may
be required in order to adequately evaluate the
effect of the proposed planned development on the
environment, community facilities, traffic and
surrounding land use. Methodologies for such
assessments shall be as determined by the
Development Administrator.
F. Identification and Description Sheet. A separate
eft. plan sheet drawn to scale showing the following
information:
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1 . The proposed name of the development not
[ duplicating the name of any development located
within the city, and if the development
involves the subdivision of land, the name
shall not duplicate the name of any plat of
subdivision recorded within Kane County, Cook
County, or Dupage County depending on which
county the development is located.
2 . The names and addresses of the owner,
subdivider and developer having control of the
property; the name and seal of the registered
engineer or surveyor who prepared the
topographic survey; the name of the designer of
the development; and the date of preparation of
the original and any revisions to the plan
sheet.
3 . A location map drawn at a scale of not less
than one inch equals one thousand feet showing
the boundary of the subject property; the
alignment of existing streets; the boundaries,
use, and ownership of adjacent property; and a
northpoint, designated as true north.
4 . A separate plat of survey prepared by a land
eft surveyor registered in the state including the
property's location by range, township, and
section; or a by other legal description; and
the property' s total acreage.
G. Existing Conditions Sheet. A separate plan sheet
drawn to scale showing the following information:
1 . Boundary lines of the proposed development;
county, township, section, and corporate
boundaries; and zoning district boundaries
within the property and to a distance of one
hundred feet beyond the property.
2 . Topography of the subject property based on the
city datum including existing contours at
vertical intervals of not more than two feet;
the locations of or a reference to existing
monuments or survey markers with their grade
elevations used in preparation of the survey;
significant natural features including but not
limited to flood plains, wetlands,
watercourses, rock outcrops, and trees of six
inch diameter or more; within the property and
to a distance of 100 feet beyond the property;
e3 . Location, widths, names, and type of
improvements of all existing rights of way,
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rift easements, public property, and permanent
buildings or structures within the subject
property and to a distance of 100 feet beyond
the property.
4 . Location and size of existing sewers, water
mains, culverts, catch basins, manholes,
hydrants, and other underground facilities
indicating grades and invert elevations within
the subject property and to a distance 100 feet
beyond the property.
5 . A graphic engineering scale not less than one
inch equals 50 feet, a northpoint designated as
north, and the date of preparation of the
original and any revisions to the plan sheet.
H. Design Sheet. A separate plan sheet drawn to scale
showing the following information:
1 . Topographic data including proposed contours,
the proposed layout and width of street and
pedestrian rights of way including pavement
widths, street centerline radii, and street
names . Proposed street names shall not
duplicate the name of any street used in the
city or its environs unless the proposed street
is the extension of a previously named street
in which event that name shall be used.
2 . Areas other than street rights of way to be
deeded, dedicated or reserved for public use or
stormwater control facilities, and the acreage
of each.
3 . Proposed building setbacks from street lot
lines and interior lot lines, indicating the
dimensions of each; exterior and interior
primary and secondary yards, indicating the
dimensions of each; for developments involving
a subdivision of land, the proposed layout of
lots and the maximum building site of each
indicating dimensions; for a development or any
portion thereof not involving a subdivision of
land, the exact location of all proposed
buildings or the maximum building site
indicating dimensions; a numbering system for
lots or building sites, as applicable; and the
proposed land use for each lot or building site.
4 . Proposed layout of street and site lighting,
ePi` water main, sanitary sewer, and stormwater
control system, all in sufficient detail to
permit a determination of their adequacy.
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5 . A graphic engineering scale not less than one
inch equals 50 feet, a northpoint designated as
north, and the date of preparation of the
original and any revisions to the plan sheet.
I. Architectural Sheet. Architectural plans including
sketches, renderings, or building elevations; and
floor plans, indicating location of windows, use of
rooms and dimensions .
J. Landscaping Sheet. A landscaping plan specifying
the size, type, amount, and location of materials to
be planted in landscape areas, public use areas, and
around typical foundations.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992 )
19.60. 190 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS.
A. Findings of Fact. The Planning and Development
Commission shall recommend the approval or denial of
a proposed planned development to the City Council .
The Planning and Development Commission's
recommendation shall be contained within a written
findings of fact which shall set forth with
particularity in what respects the proposal conforms
eft to the following criteria:
1 . The extent to which the proposal conforms to
the purpose and intent of planned developments .
2 . The extent to which the proposal conforms to
the standards for planned developments .
3 . The extent to which the proposal departs from
the zoning and subdivision regulations
otherwise applicable to the subject property,
and the reasons such departures are deemed to
be in the public interest.
B. Conditions of Approval. The Planning and
Development Commission may recommend and the City
Council may require such conditions and restrictions
on the impact, location, design, construction, and
operation of the planned development as may be
deemed necessary to promote the purpose and intent
of this title and chapter. The approval of any
planned development shall include the following
minimum conditions :
1 . Substantial conformance to the development plan
specifying the name of the designer of the
e"". development and the date of preparation of the
4 original, and any revisions .
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f"'` 2 . Submission of a reproducable mylar of the
approved design sheet of the development plan
prior to the commencement of any construction.
3 . Submission of engineering plans and
specifications, and an estimate of cost for the
required site improvements prior to the
commencement of any construction and subject to
the approval of the City Engineer.
4 . Posting of a completion bond, an irrevocable
letter of credit in favor of the city, or cash
in an amount equal to 110 percent of the
estimate of costs necessary to complete all
required public improvements to be installed by
the developer prior to the start of any
construction, subject to the approval of the
Corporation Counsel and the Finance Director.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.60.200 CHANGES TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS.
The Development Administrator may allow minor changes to
an approved planned development without requiring the
applicant to repeat the procedures in this chapter, or the
e procedures for preliminary plat or final plat approval in
Title 18 Subdivisions, provided that such changes are in
substantial conformance to the approved development plan.
Such minor changes shall be specifically limited to the
following: adjustment to the location of private streets,
parking lots, or buildings by 20 feet or less; decrease in
density or floor area; increase in open space, landscaped
area, or screening; substitution of comparable plant material
in the landscape plan; and substitution of aesthetically
comparable exterior building materials . (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.65.040 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
An application for a conditional use shall include the
following documents :
A. Application Form. Applications shall be made on
forms provided by the Planning Department.
B. Statement of Purpose and Conformance. A specific
written statement addressing the nature of and the
reasons for the proposed conditional use and
demonstrating conformance to the standards for
conditional uses .
C. Plat of Survey. A plat of survey prepared by a land
e`' surveyor registered in the state including the
subject property's location by range, township, and
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emk section or by other legal description; and the
property' s total acreage.
D. Site Plan. A site plan drawn to scale showing the
following information:
1 . Boundary lines of the proposed conditional use;
the location, size, widths, names, or types of
improvements of all existing rights of way,
easements, or public property within the
subject property and to a distance of 50 feet
beyond the property.
2 . Proposed building setbacks from lot lines
indicating the dimensions of each, the exact
location of all proposed buildings and
structures indicating dimensions, and the exact
location of proposed off street parking and
loading facilities including approaches,
driveways, aisles, stalls, site lighting,
berths, and setbacks indicating dimensions .
3 . Proposed landscaping in sufficient detail to
demonstrate conformance with the provisions of
Section 19 . 12 . 700, Landscaping.
4 . A graphic engineering scale not less than one
inch equals 50 feet, a northpoint designated as
north, and the date of preparation of the
original and any revisions to the site plan.
E. Consent and Disclosure.
1 . The written consent of the owner or his
authorized representative.
2 . For applications filed by a corporation or a
partnership, the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of all officers .
3 . For applications where the subject property is
held in a trust, the names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and the beneficial interest
of each beneficiary.
4 . If the applicant is not the owner of record, a
copy of the contract option, or an explanation
of the proprietary interest.
F. Impact Assessments. Written impact assessments as
may be required by the Development Administrator in
''' order to adequately evaluate the effect of the
proposed conditional use on the environment,
community facilities, traffic, and surrounding land
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m. use. Methodologies for such assessments shall be as
determined by the Development Administrator.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.70.030 STANDARDS.
The granting of a variation shall be contingent on the
extent to which affirmative findings are made with respect to
each of the following standards :
A. General Standards. The Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board shall not vary the provisions of this
title as authorized in this chapter unless the board
has made favorable findings based on evidence
presented at a public hearing for each of the
following general standards :
1. Extraordinary Conditions. That the variation
should be based on the existence of
extraordinary or exceptional conditions,
difficulties, or hardships which render the
strict application of the requirements of this
title unreasonable.
The extraordinary conditions should distinguish
eft the property from other properties that will
remain subject to the standard requirements of
the same zoning district. More specifically,
variations shall not be granted in lieu of an
acceptable text amendment, which would benefit
other property that otherwise would remain
subject to the standard requirements of the
same zoning district.
2. Character of the Surrounding Area. That the
variation, if granted, should maintain the
essential character of the surrounding area.
B. Additional Standards. For the purpose of
supplementing the general standards, the Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board shall also determine the
extent to which favorable findings have been
established by the evidence presented at a public
hearing for each of the following additional
standards:
1. Mere Inconvenience. That the subject property
features particular physical surroundings,
size, shape, or topographical conditions which
bring a particular hardship on the owner, as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the
'' strict letter of the regulations are applied.
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2. Reasonable Return. That the variation will
provide the subject property with a reasonable
return, which would not be possible if the
property were permitted to be used only in
compliance with the regulations of the zoning
district in which it is located.
3. Greater Economic Return. That the variation is
based on conditions, difficulties, or hardships
that do not involve only a desire to make a
greater economic return from the subject
property.
4. Creation of Extraordinary Conditions. That the
variation is based on a condition, difficulty,
or hardship created by a person previously
having an economic interest in the property or
by circumstances which occurred prior to the
current ownership of the property.
5. Impact on the Surrounding Area. That the
variation should have no effect on or should
promote the adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property, should have no effect on or
should decrease the danger of fire, should
protect the public safety, and should have no
effect on or should enhance other property or
improvements in the surrounding area.
6. Minimum Adjustment. That the variation shall
be the minimum adjustment necessary for the
reasonable use of the land.
7. Historic Preservation. Where applicable, that
the variation shall make possible an efficient
contemporary use of, or a compatible
improvement to a designated landmark or
property located in a designated historic
district while preserving those portions and
features of the property which are significant
to its historic, architectural, and cultural
values to a historic preservation plan and
subject to the provisions of Title 20,
Designation and Preservation of Historically
and Architecturally Significant Property.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.70.080 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS.
A. Findings and Decision. The Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board' s decision shall be contained within a
written findings and decision, which shall set forth
with particularity the extent to which the
application conforms to the standards for variations .
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`' B. Conditions of Approval. The Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board may require such conditions and
restrictions on the property benefited by a
variation as may be deemed necessary to meet the
standards for variations, and to promote the purpose
and intent of this title and chapter.
The approval of all variations shall be subject to
the condition that the variation is specifically
mitigated by an equivalent, but more restrictive
application of one or more of the site design
regulations of the zoning district in which the
property benefited by the variation is located.
(Ord. G-45-92, 1992)
19.75.060 PROCEDURES.
A. Development Administrator. The appellant shall
submit one copy of the required documents to the
Development Administrator within 45 days from the
date of the requirement, determination, or
interpretation by the City Engineer or the
requirement by the Code Enforcement Officer being
appealed. The receipt of a complete application for
an appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance
r of the action appealed unless the Development
Administrator determines that the stay poses an
imminent peril to life or property. The Development
Administrator may affirm, reverse, or modify a
requirement or a determination by the City Engineer
or by the Code Enforcement Officer. The Development
Administrator shall forward his written findings and
decision to the appellant within ten working days of
the receipt of a complete application.
B. Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board. The appellant
shall submit one copy of the required documents with
the required fees to the Development Administrator
within 45 days from the date of the interpretation
or determination by the Development Administrator
being appealed. The receipt of a complete
application for an appeal shall stay all proceedings
in furtherance of the action appealed unless the
Development Administrator determines that the stay
poses an imminent peril to life or property. The
Development Administrator shall forward the
application, and the written findings and decision
of the Development Administrator to the Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board. The Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board shall hold a public
meeting pertaining to the application. At the
public meeting, the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing
Board shall decide the appeal based on the written
evidence submitted by the Development Administrator
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eft. and the appellant. Additional evidence or testimony
shall be given only at the request of the Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board. The Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board may affirm, reverse, or
modify the decision of the Development
Administrator.
C. City Council. The appellant shall submit one copy
of the required documents with the required fees to
the Development Administrator within 45 days from
the date of the interpretation or determination by
the Zoning and Subdivision Hearing Board being
appealed. The receipt of a complete application for
an appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance
of the action appealed unless the Development
Administrator determines that the stay poses an
imminent peril to life or property. The Development
Administrator shall forward the application, and the
written findings and decision of the Development
Administrator and of the Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board to the City Council. The City Council
shall hold a public meeting pertaining to the
application. At the public meeting, the City
Council shall decide the appeal based on the written
evidence submitted by the Development Administrator
folk and the appellant. Additional evidence or testimony
shall be given only at the request of the City
Council . The City Council may affirm, reverse, or
modify the decision of the Zoning and Subdivision
Hearing Board. The decision of the City Council
shall be final .
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.85.020 REQUIRED FEES.
Applications for annexation, amendments, conditional
uses, and variations shall be accompanied by the following
fees:
A. Annexation without an Annexation Agreement.
1 . $100 for property less than ten acres .
2 . $250 for property ten acres, but less than 100
acres.
3 . $500 for property 100 acres or more.
B. Annexation with an Annexation Agreement.
1 . $750 for property less than ten acres .
2 . $1,000 for property ten acres, but less than
100 acres.
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"" 3 . $1,500 for property 100 acres or more.
C. Text Amendments. $250.
D. Map Amendments and Conditional Uses.
1 . $250 for property less than ten acres in area.
2 . $750 for property ten acres, but less than 100
acres in area.
3 . $1,000 for property 100 acres or more.
E. Variations.
1. $50 for property less than 10,000 square feet.
2 . $200 for property 10, 000 square feet or more.
F. Appeals. $100 for an appeal to the Zoning and
Subdivision Hearing Board. $100 for an appeal to the
City Council .
G. Zoning Status Report.
1 . $100 for land use.
2. $100 for site design.
G. Hearing Recordation. In addition to the fees for
each particular type of application, the applicant
shall pay the cost of providing for an accurate
verbatim account of the public hearing or meeting
pertaining to the application. A cash deposit of
$200 for amendments or conditional uses, and $100
for variations or appeals shall be made at the time
of application to cover the direct costs of
recording and transcribing the public hearing or
meeting. If these costs are more than the deposit,
the additional amount shall be paid in full prior to
consideration of the application by the City
Council, or in the case of variations and appeals,
prior to the issuance of a building permit. No fee
shall be required for amendments initiated by the
city.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.070 ANTENNA, AMATEUR RADIO.
"Amateur Radio Antenna" shall mean an "accessory" [SR]
"antenna" [SR] or "antenna structure" [SR] utilized by amateur
radio operators licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission or utilized by citizen band radio operators. No
amateur radio antenna or antenna structure, whether mounted on
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tek a rooftop or on the ground, shall exceed the height of 75
linear feet above the ground. There shall be a maximum of one
amateur radio antenna located on a "zoning lot" [SR] . (Ord.
G45-92, 1992)
19.90.080 ANTENNAS, OTHER RADIO AND TELEVISION.
"Other Radio and Television Antennas" shall mean any
"accessory" [SR] "antenna structure" [SR] utilized for
broadcast radio and television reception, which does not
conform to the provisions of Section 19 .90. 090, Antenna, Radio
and Television. Other radio and television antennas shall be
considered a "conditional use" [SR] and shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 19 .65, Conditional Uses. As a
conditional use, priority shall be given to screening "other
radio and television antennas" from the view of adjoining
property and public rights of way. (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.085 ANTENNAS, OTHER SATELLITE DISH.
"Other Satellite Dish Antennas" shall mean any
"accessory" [SR] disc type of "antenna structure" [SR]
utilized for broadcast radio and television reception, which
does not conform to the provisions of Section 19 . 90 . 095
Antenna, Satellite Dish. Other satellite dish antennas shall
be considered a "conditional use" [SR] and shall be subject to
the provisions of Chapter 19 . 65, Conditional Uses. As a
conditional use, priority shall be given to screening "other
satellite dish antennas" from the view of adjoining property
and public rights of way. (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.090 ANTENNA, RADIO AND TELEVISION.
"Radio and Television Antenna" shall mean an "accessory"
[SR] "antenna structure" [SR] utilized for broadcast radio and
television reception. Radio and television antennas shall be
subject to the following supplementary regulations :
A. Size. The maximum dimension of a radio and
television antenna structures, whether height,
length, width or diameter, shall not exceed 12
linear feet.
B. Number. The maximum number of radio and television
antenna structures for each "zoning lot" [SR] shall
be as follows :
1 . One antenna structure for each "single family
detached dwelling" [SR] or for each "single
family attached dwelling" [SR] .
2 . Two antenna structures for each "two family
dwelling" [SR] .
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k 3 . One antenna structure for each "multiple family
dwelling" [SR] , except for single family
attached dwellings which are regulated
otherwise.
4 . One antenna structure for each tenant in a
single story "principal building" [SR] utilized
by nonresidential land uses .
5 . One antenna structure for each multiple story
principal building utilized by nonresidential
land uses .
C. Location. Radio and television antenna structures
shall be mounted on a "building" [SR] and shall be
located on the roof. No radio and television
antenna structure shall be mounted to any other type
of "structure" [SR] , except a building.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90. 182 COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS YARD.
"Commercial Operations Yard" shall mean a "yard" [SR] or
a "building" [SR] , which is open to the adjoining open space
on one or more sides, utilized for the storage of "motor
vehicles" [SR] , equipment, or materials necessary for and
"accessory" [SR] to the "principal use" [SR] served; utilized
as a "motor vehicle impoundment yard" [SR] ; utilized as a
"motor vehicle recycling yard" [SR] ; or utilized as a
"recycling yard" [SR] . No commercial operations yard shall
be utilized as a "junkyard" [SR] or as a "motor vehicle
wrecking yard" [SR] . Commercial operations yards shall be
subject to the following supplementary regulations :
A. Setbacks. No commercial operations yard shall be
located within a required "building" [SR] "setback"
[SR] from a "street lot line" [SR] or a "transition
lot line" [SR] . Commercial operations yards shall
be setback a minimum of ten linear feet from any
"interior lot line" [SR] .
B. Surfacing. Commercial operations yards shall be
improved with a minimum eight inch compacted gravel
base with a type A3 sealcoat overlay or an
equivalent as approved by the City Engineer. Where
heavy equipment is driven within a commercial
operations yard, the surface may be improved with a
minimum 24 inch compacted gravel surface as approved
by the "Development Administrator" [SR] or an
equivalent as approved by the "City Engineer" [SR] .
C. Dust Control. Where a gravel surface is approved by
the Development Administrator and the City Engineer,
dust control for the commercial operations yard
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shall be provided including an application of
calcium chloride or an equivalent approved by the
Illinois Department of Transportation and the City
Engineer. Reapplications of the dust control
measures shall be made at the direction of the "Code
Enforcement Officer" [SR] .
D. Stormwater Control. Stormwater control for a
commercial operations yard shall be subject to the
provisions of Title 18, Subdivisions, Chapter 18. 36,
Stormwater Control .
1. Seal Coat or Other Impervious Surfaces.
Surface water shall be discharged into an
adequate storm sewer system, or alternate
drainage system if storm sewer is not
available. Drainage shall not be permitted to
flow directly across sidewalks . The intent of
this section is to provide for the collection
of stormwater within the commercial operations
yard versus the over land flow of water onto
public rights of way or onto adjoining
property. The City Engineer may require that
the facilities be designed with on site storm
water detention capabilities where the existing
eft storm sewer system has insufficient capacity.
2. Gravel Surface. Where a gravel surface is
approved by the Development Administrator and
the City Engineer, no stormwater shall be
allowed to flow overland onto adjoining public
rights of way or onto adjoining property.
Stormwater shall be directed to and collected
in an on site retention/settling facility, as
approved by the City Engineer.
E. Screening. A commercial operations yard shall be
screened on all sides not adjoining an "enclosed
building" [SR] by a "solid fence" [SR] constructed
and maintained at a minimum "structure height" [SR]
of six feet. No materials or equipment shall be
stored at a height greater than the height of the
screening fence; except that when there is no
reasonable alternative, material or equipment may be
stored at a height greator than the height of the
screening fence, provided that the commercial
operations yard is setback a minimum of one
additional linear foot from all interior lot lines
for each one foot of storage height above the
screening fence. No chain link or mesh type of
fence with "inserted screening slats" shall be
acceptable in complying with the provisions of this
section.
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e"" F. Landscaping.
1. Trees - Type. Required trees shall be of an
approved type, shall measure not less than two
inches in diameter, nor less than ten feet in
height, and shall include a minimum of four
species . The following trees shall not be
permitted: American elms, Chinese elms,
cottonwood, box elders, silver maples, poplars
in variety, willows in variety, or other
similar fast growing brittle wood species .
2. Trees - Number and Location. Trees shall be
planted within the required setbacks from a
"lot line" [SR] . The number of required trees
shall be calculated by dividing the total
linear footage on all sides of the commercial
operations yard by 50 feet, but shall not be
less than two trees for each side. That part
of any side of a commercial operations yard
immediately adjoining the building which the
yard serves shall not be included in the
calculation. Required trees may be clustered
as approved by the Development Administrator.
3. Shrubs - Type. Required shrubs shall be of an
approved type and shall be maintained at not
less than two feet in height at any location
and not more than three feet in height within
any required "setback" [SR] from a "street lot
line" [SR] .
4. Shrubs - Number and Location. A commercial
operations yard shall be landscaped with shrubs
along 50 percent of each exterior side of the
required screening fence, excepting along that
part of any side immediately adjoining the
building which the yard serves . Three shrubs
shall be required for each ten feet of the
perimeter of the yard. Plant material may be
clustered as approved by the Development
Administrator. Those portions of the landscaped
areas containing no trees or shrubs shall be
landscaped with grass or other suitable ground
cover. The landscaped areas shall be maintained
free of litter and weeds, and all dead and
unsightly plant material shall be replaced.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.290 DWELLING, UPPER FLOOR APARTMENT.
"Upper Floor Apartment Dwelling" shall mean a "building"
[SR] containing no "dwelling units" [SR] on the first floor,
but one or more dwelling units on the upper floors .
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(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.320 FENCES AND WALLS.
"Fences and Walls" shall each have their customary and
traditional definitions . All fences shall be erected such
that the vertical and horizontal supporting structure of the
fence face the interior of the zoning lot on which it is
located. Fences and walls shall be subject to the following
supplementary regulations :
A. Required Street Setbacks and Street Yards.
1. Solid Fences and Walls. Within a "street yard"
[SR] , no "solid fence" [SR] or wall shall
exceed three linear feet in "structure height"
[SR] , except as may be otherwise authorized or
required by this title.
2. Partially Open and Open Fences. Within a
"street yard" [SR] , no "partially open fence"
[SR] or "open fence" [SR] shall exceed four
linear feet in structure height, except as may
be otherwise authorized or required by this
title.
3. Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreational Areas.
Within a required building setback from a
street lot line, no open fence shall exceed six
linear feet in structure height, where located
between a private street or a public right of
way, and an organized park, playground, or
other recreational area.
4 . Through Zoning Lots. Within a required
building setback from a street lot line, for
"through lots" [SR] located within a residence
conservation district or a residence district,
any type of fence, or wall shall be allowed to
a maximum structure height of six linear feet
within a required building setback from a
street lot line, located between the rear line
of the "principal building" [SR] and the "rear
lot line" [SR] of the "zoning lot" [SR] ,
provided that such fence or wall is setback a
minimum of three linear feet from such lot line
and provided that such fence or wall is
screened from the adjoining street with a
combination plant materials . Such screening
shall be constructed and maintained at not less
than three linear feet in height nor more than
six linear feet in height. The planting area
shall be maintained free of litter, weeds, or
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em. other debris and all dead plant material shall
be replaced.
B. Required Side Setbacks and Rear Setbacks. Within a
required building setback from a "side lot line"
[SR] and within a required building setback from a
"rear lot line" [SR] , no fence or wall of any type
shall exceed six linear feet in structure height,
except as may be otherwise authorized or required by
this title.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.335 FLOOR AREA, RESIDENTIAL.
"Residential Floor Area" shall mean "floor area" [SR] ;
excluding the area of all floors of all "accessory buildings",
attached or detached, [SR] , used exclusively for storage or as
a "parking garage" [SR] ; and excluding the area of all floors
of detached accessory buildings intended for human occupancy,
such as a gazebo.
Where there is a "lookout basement" along the entire
length of the rear of the building, one quarter of the floor
area of the basement shall be included as residential floor
area. Where there is a "walkout basement" along the entire
eft length of the rear of the building, one half of the floor area
of the basement shall be included as residential floor area.
Where the lookout or walkout does not extend the entire length
of the rear of the building, the amount of floor area to be
included may be proportioned accordingly.
The floor area of an "attic" shall be included as
residential floor area if the space meets the requirements of
Title 16, Buildings and Construction for human occupancy,
regardless of whether or not electrical, plumbing, or heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning installations have been made.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.347 HEIGHT, BUILDING.
"Building height" shall mean the vertical distance
measured from the established average grade at the foundation
to the highest point of the underside of the ceiling beams, in
the case of a flat roof; to the deck line of a mansard roof;
and to the mean level of the underside of rafters between the
eaves and the ridge of a gable, hip or gambrel roof.
Chimneys, spires, towers, elevator penthouses, tanks and
similar projections other than signs shall not be included in
calculating the height. Structures which are not buildings
shall be subject to the provisions of Section 19 . 90 . 350,
Structure Height. (Ord. G45-92, 1992 )
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19.90.350 HEIGHT, STRUCTURE.
"Structure height" shall mean the vertical distance
measured from the established average grade at the foundation
to the highest point of the "structure" [SR] . The height of
structures which are buildings shall be subject to the
provisions of Section 19 . 90 . 347, Building Height. (Ord.
G45-92, 1992)
19.90.425 LOT LINE, REAR.
"Rear Lot Line" shall mean that "interior lot line" [SR]
which is most distant from or is approximately parallel to the
"front lot line" [SR] . If the rear lot line of a "zoning lot"
[SR] is less than ten feet in length, or if the lot forms a
point at the rear, the rear lot line shall be deemed to be a
line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to, and at
the maximum distance from, the front lot line. For the
purposes of this section, if the front lot line is on a
radius, the front lot line shall be considered to be that
straight line which can be drawn between the intersections of
the front lot line and the "side lot lines" [SR] . (Ord.
G45-92, 1992)
19.90.455 LOT WIDTH.
"Lot Width" shall mean the length of a straight line that
is parallel or approximately parallel to the "front lot line"
[SR] of a "zoning lot" [SR] , and which is located between the
points of intersection of the "building line" [SR] and the
"side lot lines" [SR] , or for a "corner lot" [SR] , that
"street lot line" [SR] which is the front lot line. (Ord.
G45-92, 1992)
19.90.460 LOT, ZONING.
"Zoning Lot" shall mean land which is legally described
as a separate tract of land, or legally described as one or
more "lots of record" [SR] or a portion thereof; which is
located within a single "block" [SR] with "frontage" [SR] on a
public right of way; and which is developed under single
ownership or "unified control" [SR] as a single unit with
respect to the provision of onsite stormwater control systems,
onsite municipal sanitary sewer and water systems, private
streets, or onsite off street "parking facilities" [SR] ,
excluding "driveways" [SR] , and approaches . (Ord. G45-92,
1992)
19.90.578 PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE
"Public Parks, Recreation, and Open Space" shall mean any
park, recreational area, or open space owned or operated by a
municipal or public corporation, or a not for profit
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corporation or entity established for the purpose of
benefiting the owners of the property or residents of the
community or neighborhood served. Open space encompasses
woodlands, wetlands, flood plains, stormwater detention or
retention facilities, or any other natural area. (No prior
code) .
19.90.675 SIGN.
"Sign" shall mean any object, device, display or
structure, or part thereof which is used to advertise,
identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object,
place, subject, firm, performance, article, machine
merchandise, person, institution, organization, business,
product, service, event, or location by any means including
words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, trademarks,
devices, logos, fixtures, colors, motion illumination, or
projected images, which are painted, printed, or constructed
and displayed in any manner whatsoever, which is intended to
be seen by persons within a public right of way. "Sign"
includes, but is not limited to, every projecting sign, wall
sign, painted sign, roof sign, billboard, posterboard,
freestanding sign, ground sign, pole sign, window sign,
vehicle sign, awning sign, canopy sign, marquee sign,
changeable copy sign, illuminated sign, flashing sign,
animated sign, temporary sign, portable sign, banner, flag,
streamer, or any other attention getting device, or other
display, whether affixed to a building or separate from any
building.
1. Animated Sign. "Animated Sign" shall mean any
sign or part of a sign, which changes physical
position by any movement or rotation, or which
gives the visual impression of rotation or
movement, either manually or electronically.
With the exception of "electronically-driven
message signs" [SR] , animated signs are
expressly prohibited.
2. Attention Getting Device. "Attention Getting
Device" shall mean any pennant, flag, valance,
banner, propeller, spinner, streamer,
searchlights, beacon, balloon or similar device
or ornamentation, which is designed for the
purpose of attracting attention, promotion,
advertising or similar purposes . Attention
getting devices are prohibited unless
specifically provided for otherwise.
3. Banner. "Banner" shall mean any sign of
lightweight fabric or similar material that is
temporarily mounted to any "structure" [SR] . A
banner shall be considered a "temporary sign"
[SR] .
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4. Building Marker. "Building Marker" shall mean
any sign identifying the name of a building
with the date and incidental information about
its construction, which sign is cut into a
masonry surface or made of bronze or other
permanent material, but which contains no
advertising material or message. There shall
be a maximum of one building marker for each
building on a zoning lot. No building marker
shall exceed four square feet. The number and
surface area of building markers shall not
limit the number or surface area of other
allowable signage on a zoning lot.
5. Building Sign. "Building Sign" shall mean a
sign that is attached to or supported by the
exterior of any part of a "building" [SR] .
Building signs shall be the only allowable type
of "wall sign" [SR] unless expressly provided
otherwise.
6. Canopy Sign. "Canopy Sign" shall mean any sign
that is a part of or attached to a "canopy"
[SR] . A canopy sign shall be considered a
"wall sign" [SR] . A maximum of one canopy sign
shall be allowed on each vertical canopy
surface to a maximum of three canopy signs .
Canopy signs shall be located entirely within
the vertical canopy surface. No canopy sign
shall exceed 25 percent of the vertical canopy
surface on which it is maintained. The surface
area of a canopy sign shall be deducted from
the total allowable sign surface area for wall
signs for each store front [tenant space] or
building on each "zoning lot" [SR] .
7. Changeable Copy Sign. "Changeable copy sign"
shall mean a sign or portion thereof with
characters, letters, or illustrations that can
be changed or rearranged manually to provide a
message or picture which is not permanent in
nature. Any sign on which the message changes
more than one time each day shall be considered
an "animated sign" [SR] .
8. Construction Project Sign. "Construction
Project sign" shall mean a sign which
identifies the name of the project under
construction on the property where the sign is
located. There shall be a maximum of one
construction project sign on a zoning lot, or
for a new residential, commercial, or
industrial subdivision, a maximum of one sign
for each street frontage on an "arterial
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street" [SR] . No construction project sign
Nbr shall exceed 144 square feet in surface area,
nor shall such sign be erected more than 30
days prior to the start of construction.
Construction project signs shall be removed
within 30 days subsequent to the issuance of
the last final occupancy permit.
9. Contractor Sign. "Contractor Sign" shall mean
a sign which names the contractors engaged in
construction on the property where the sign is
located. There shall be a maximum of one
contractor sign on a zoning lot. No contractor
sign shall exceed 32 square feet in surface
area, nor shall such sign be erected prior to
the start of construction. Contractor signs
shall be removed prior to the issuance of an
occupancy permit.
10. Development Sign. "Development Sign" shall mean
a permanent sign located at the major entrances
of a residential or industrial subdivision or
"planned development" [SR] , where an "arterial
street" [SR] intersects with a "collector
street" [SR] or a "local street" [SR] within
such subdivision or planned development. Such
signs shall identify only the name of the
subdivision or planned development, and shall
contain no advertising material or message.
There shall be a maximum of one development
sign for each street corner of such major
entrance. Development signs may be a
"freestanding sign" [SR] or a "wall sign" [SR] ,
neither of which shall exceed 80 square feet in
surface area, nor 11 linear feet in "structure
height" [SR] . No development sign which is a
wall sign shall be a "building sign" [SR] . A
development sign which is a wall sign shall be
attached to or supported by a decorative
landscaping wall or fence. The number and
surface area of development signs shall not
limit the number or surface area of other
allowable signage on a zoning lot.
11. Electronically Driven Message Sign.
"Electronically Driven Message Sign" shall mean
a sign or portion thereof with characters,
letters, or illustrations that are formed,
changed, and rearranged electronically to
provide a message or picture which is not
permanent in nature. Electronically driven
signs shall function as "public information
signs" [SR] . All other electronically driven
signs shall be considered "animated signs" [SR] .
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12. Flag. "Flag" shall mean any fabric, banner or
bunting containing distinctive colors,
patterns, symbols or crests of nations, states,
or cities; or fraternal, religious, or civic
organizations; which do not contain any
advertising material or message. There shall
be a maximum of ten flags on a zoning lot. No
flag shall exceed 60 square feet in surface
area, nor 22 linear feet in height. The number
and surface area of flags shall not limit the
number or surface area of other allowable
signage on a zoning lot.
13. Flashing Sign. "Flashing Sign" shall mean any
directly or indirectly illuminated sign, either
stationary or animated, which exhibits changing
natural or artificial light or color effects by
any means whatsoever. Flashing signs are
expressly prohibited.
14. Freestanding Sign. "Freestanding Sign" shall
mean a sign completely or principally supported
by posts or other supports independent of any
other structure or building, and anchored in or
on the‘Ilmw 15. Garage Sale Sign. "Garage Sale Sign" shall
mean a sign which identifies a "residential
garage sale" [SR] . Such signs shall be
displayed only during sale hours and shall be
located only on the zoning lot where the sale
is being conducted. No garage sale sign shall
be placed on public property including, but not
limited to, trees, traffic control signs,
utility poles and tree banks . There shall be a
maximum of one garage sale sign on a zoning
lot. No garage sale sign shall exceed six
square feet in surface area.
16. Historic Marker. "Historic Marker" shall mean
a sign which identifies or indicates historical
information about the property on which it is
located, and which is awarded by a federal,
state, or local government agency. The number
and surface area of historic markers shall not
limit the number or surface area of other
allowable signage on a zoning lot.
17. Holiday Decorations. "Holiday Decorations"
shall mean signs in the nature of decorations,
which are clearly incidental, customary, and
commonly associated with a national, local, or
religious holiday. Such signs shall be
displayed for a period of not more than 60 days
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within a calendar year, and may be of any type,
lbw number, area, height, location, illumination or
animation. No holiday decoration shall be
utilized for the purpose of advertising. No
holiday decorations shall be considered a
"temporary sign" [SR] . The number and surface
area of holiday decorations shall not limit the
number or surface area of other allowable
signage on a zoning lot.
18. Identification Sign. "Identification Sign"
shall mean a sign which identifies only the
name or address of a building or the occupant
of a building, but which contains no
advertising material or message. There shall be
a maximum of one identifi-cation sign for each
building on a zoning lot. No identification
sign shall exceed two square feet. The number
and surface area of identification signs shall
not limit the number or surface area of other
allowable signage on a zoning lot.
19. Illumination, Exposed Bulb. "Exposed Bulb
Illumination" shall mean a group of two or more
incandescent light bulbs and fixtures, which
are not hung or strung, but are permanently
affixed to a structure or building in such a
manner that no electrical wiring is visible,
which are exposed to the view of persons on a
public right of way, and which are not shaded
or hooded to prevent the direct rays of light
from being visible from the "street lot line"
[SR] .
20. Illumination, External. "Externally
Illuminated Sign" shall mean a sign illuminated
by a source of light which is cast upon the
surface or face of the sign to illuminate by
reflection only.
21. Illumination, Festoon Lighting. "Festoon
Lighting Illumination" shall mean a group of
two or more incandescent light bulbs, which are
hung or strung from a structure or building in
such a manner that electrical wiring is
visible, which are exposed to the view of
persons on a public right of way, and which are
not shaded or hooded to prevent the direct rays
of light from being visible from the "street
lot line" [SR] .
22. Illumination, Internal. "Internal
Illumination" shall mean a sign, all or any
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part of which is illuminated by a source of
light, which is internal to the sign structure.
23. Information Sign. "Information Sign" shall
mean a sign that directs or guides vehicular or
pedestrian traffic or parking on private
property, but which contains no advertising
material or message. Information signs shall
include signs that identify restrooms,
telephones, entrances, exits, and other similar
facilities . No information sign shall exceed
four square feet in surface area or five linear
feet in height, except that "vertical
clearance" signs may exceed five in height, as
may be approved by the Development
Administrator. The number and surface area of
information signs shall not limit the number or
surface area of other allowable signage on a
zoning lot.
24. Interior Sign. "Interior Sign" shall mean a
sign which is located in a building, or which
is located in the court of a building or a
group of buildings. Interior signs shall be
sized and located for pedestrian traffic in the
building or the court.
25. Marquee Sign. "Marquee Sign" shall mean any
sign that is a part of or attached to a
"marquee" [SR] . A marquee sign shall be
considered a "wall sign" [SR] . A maximum of
one marquee sign shall be allowed on each
vertical marquee surface to a maximum of three
marquee signs . Marquee signs shall be located
entirely within the vertical marquee surface.
The surface area of a marquee sign shall be
deducted from the total allowable sign surface
area for wall signs on each zoning lot.
26. Menu Board Sign. "Menu Board Sign" shall mean
a sign, which is located in conjunction with a
"drive through facility" [SR] , and which lists
services or products available from a drive
through facility. No menu board sign shall
exceed 50 square feet in surface area or 11
linear feet in height. The number and surface
area of menu board signs shall not limit the
number or surface area of other allowable
signage on a zoning lot.
27 . Monument Sign. "Monument Sign" shall mean a
"freestanding sign" (SR) in which the
supporting structure from the ground to the
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bottom of the sign is at least as wide as the
sign.
28. "No Trespassing" Sign. "No Trespassing' Sign"
shall mean a sign which regulates the use of a
property including, but not limited to "no
hunting" or "no fishing" signs. No "no
trespassing" sign shall exceed two square feet
in surface area.
29. Obsolete Sign. "Obsolete Sign" shall mean any
on premise sign which advertises a business or
product no longer conducted or sold on the
premises where such sign is located, or any
off-premises sign which advertises a business
no longer conducted or a product no longer
sold. Obsolete signs are expressly prohibited.
30. Painted Wall Sign. "Painted Wall Sign" shall
mean a sign which is painted directly upon a
wall or building and which includes no other
attachments or appurtenances to such building.
Painted wall signs are expressly prohibited.
31. Pennant. "Pennant" shall mean any lightweight
plastic, fabric or other material, whether or
not containing a message of any kind, suspended
from a rope, wire, or string, usually in
series, designed to move in the wind. Pennants
shall be considered a "temporary sign" [SR] .
32. Political Campaign Signs. "Political Campaign
Sign" shall mean a sign announcing candidates
seeking public political office, or public or
political issues contained on a ballot and any
information pertinent thereto. No political
campaign sign shall exceed 32 square feet in
surface area, or exceed ten feet in height. No
political campaign sign shall be displayed more
than 60 days prior to an election. Political
campaign signs shall be removed within seven
days subsequent to the election.
33. Portable Sign. "Portable sign" shall mean any
sign that is not permanently attached to a
structure or the ground, and designed to be
moved from place to place, including, but not
limited to, signs attached to wood or metal
frames designed to be self supporting and
movable; paper, cardboard, or canvas signs
wrapped around supporting poles; and signs
commonly trailer mounted and designed to be
�.- moved from place to place. A portable sign
shall be considered a "temporary sign" [SR] .
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34. Projecting Sign. "Projecting sign" shall mean
Now a "building sign" [SR] that is not a "wall
sign" [SR] . Projecting signs are expressly
prohibited.
35. Public Information Sign. "Public Information
Sign" shall mean a sign conveying information
to the general public, including but not
limited to signs that announce or provide
information about community events, special
events, and which give the time and
temperature. At least 50 percent of the display
time between 9 :00 a.m. and 5: 00 p.m. shall be
devoted to public information messages .
36. Public Sign. "Public Sign" shall mean a sign
which identifies, informs or directs, and which
is erected or required by a governmental body,
or authorized for a public purpose by a law,
statute, or ordinance. Public signs may be of
any type, number, area, height, location,
illumination, or animation, as authorized by
the law, statute, or ordinance under which such
signs are created.
37 . Public Utility Sign. "Public Utility Sign"
shall mean a sign which is erected or required
by a public utility company and which serve as
an aid to public safety or which identify the
location of underground facilities .
38. Real Estate Sign. "Real Estate Sign" shall
mean a sign which advertises the sale or rental
of the land or building on which such sign is
located. No real estate sign shall exceed six
square feet in surface area on property which
is less than one acre. No real estate sign
shall exceed 32 square feet in surface area on
property which is one acre, but is less than
five acres . No real estate sign shall exceed
80 square feet in surface area on property
which is five acres or more. Real estate signs
may be displayed while the property is for sale
or rent, and for a period which does not exceed
one week subsequent to the consummation of the
sale or rental of the property. No more than
one real estate sign shall be displayed for
each individual "street lot line" [SR] .
39. Roof Sign. "Roof Sign" shall mean any sign
erected or constructed in whole or in part on
and over the roof of a building, supported by
the roof structure, or extending vertically
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above the highest portion of the roof . Roof
signs are expressly prohibited.
40. Roof Sign, Integral. "Integral Roof Sign"
shall mean any sign erected or constructed as
an integral or essentially integral part of a
normal roof structure of any design, such that
no part of the sign extends vertically above
the highest portion of the roof . There shall be
a maximum of two integral roof signs on each
principal building [SR] . The surface area of a
integral roof sign shall be deducted from the
total allowable sign surface area for wall
signs on each zoning lot.
41. Suspended Sign. "Suspended Sign" shall mean a
sign that is suspended from the underside of
the horizontal plane surface of a "canopy"
[SR] , cantilever, or "marquee" [SR] , and is
supported by such surface. There shall be a
maximum of one suspended sign for each entrance
to a building. No suspended sign shall exceed
six square feet in sign surface area. Suspended
signs shall be located entirely within the
horizontal surface of the canopy, cantilever or
marquee. The surface area of a suspended sign
shall be deducted from the total allowable sign
surface area for wall signs for each store
front [tenant space] or building on each zoning
lot.
42. Temporary Sign. "Temporary Sign" shall mean
any sign for use for a period not to exceed 30
consecutive days for each calendar year for
each zoning lot. There shall be a maximum of
two temporary signs maintained on a zoning lot
for each calendar year. No temporary sign
shall exceed 32 square feet in surface area or
11 linear feet in structure height. Temporary
signs shall include banners and portable
signs . The number and surface area of
temporary signs shall not limit the number or
surface area of other allowable signage on a
zoning lot.
43. Unsafe Sign. "Unsafe Sign" shall mean any sign
which due to its size, location, content,
coloring, manner of illumination, or any other
characteristic, obstructs the vision of
drivers, or obstructs or detracts from the
visibility or effectiveness of any traffic
control sign or device; any sign which makes
use of words such as "stop" , "look" , "one way" ,
"danger" , "yield" , or any similar words,
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phrases, symbols, lights or characters in such
a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse traffic; or any sign or sign structure,
which constitutes a hazard to public health or
safety. Unsafe signs are expressly prohibited.
44 . Vehicle Sign. "Vehicle Sign" shall mean any
sign attached to or painted on a motor vehicle
or trailer, or any portion thereof, which
advertises a business, product, or service not
directly connected with the vehicle upon which
such a sign is placed; or any such vehicle
which is parked or placed so that its//ddYe'
function is that of a sign. Vehicle signs are
expressly prohibited.
45. Wall Sign. "Wall Sign" shall mean a single
sign surface mounted, attached, or painted on
the exterior wall of a building or structure in
a plane parallel to that of the supporting
wall, and confined within the limits of the
exterior wall face. A wall sign shall not
project more than nine inches from the plane of
the structure to which it is attached, except
allowable flags which may project further, as
approved by the Development Administrator.
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46 . Window Display. "Window Display" shall mean
merchandise, pictures or models of products or
services, which are displayed in a window.
47. Window Sign. "Window Sign" shall mean a
permanent sign which is located on the interior
or the exterior of a window, and which is
visible from the exterior of a building or
structure regardless of the manner in which it
is attached or mounted. Window signs shall be
considered "wall signs" [SR] .
48. Window Sign, Promotional. "Promotional Window
Sign" shall mean a sign for the specific
purpose of attracting attention of the passerby
to a sale, or to promotional products or
services, which is located on the interior or
the exterior of a window, and which is visible
visible from the exterior of a building
regardless of the manner in which it is
attached or mounted. No promotional window
sign shall exceed 25 percent of the surface
area of all windows for each store front
[tenant space] or building.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
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19.90.705 STREET.
"Street" shall mean a public or private right of way
which affords a primary means of access for two or more "lots
of record" [SR] which adjoin such right of way. "Limited
access arterial streets" [SR] shall be considered streets.
(Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.790 TRANSITION LOT LINE.
"Transition Lot Line" shall mean a "lot line" [SR] of a
"zoning lot" [SR] which is located within a community facility
district, a business district, or an industrial district, and
that such lot line is coterminus with a lot line of a zoning
lot which is located within a residence conservation district
or a residence district. (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.820 UNIFIED CONTROL.
"Unified Control" shall mean the combination of two or
more tracts of land, such that each owner has agreed or has
been required to develop the individual tracts of land
subject to the provisions of this title as a single "zoning
lot" [SR] . (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19.90.830 USE, CHANGE IN.
"Change in Use" shall mean a change in the use of a
"zoning lot" [SR] from one "land use" [SR] specifically
enumerated in the lists of "permitted uses" [SR] and
"conditional uses" [SR] to another land use specifically
enumerated in the lists of permitted uses and conditional
uses. For "multiple family dwellings" [SR] , an increase or
decrease in the number of dwelling units shall be considered a
change in use. (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
19 .90.870 VEHICLE USE AREA.
"Vehicle use area" shall mean any land or improvements on
which "motor vehicles" [SR] are driven, parked, or stored.
"Vehicle use area" for the purpose of calculating maximum
vehicle use area shall also mean the sum of the gross
horizontal land area measured in square feet, whether or not
improved with an approved surface, and designed, intended, or
used for the storage, parking, or driving of motor vehicles.
Vehicle use areas within "parking structures" [SR] or "parking
garages" [SR] shall not be considered vehicle use areas for
the purpose of determining the maximum vehicle use area of a
"zoning lot" [SR] . (Ord. G45-92, 1992)
Section 2 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are
hereby repealed.
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Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect after its passage in the mapner provided by law.
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George ynDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: November 16, 1994
Adopted: November 16, 1994
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded: November 17 , 1994
Attest:
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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