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Alton City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 5

DISTRICT REGULATIONS

11-5-1: CR, CONSERVATION/RECREATION DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the CR, conservation/recreation district, is to preserve open space, recreational space, places of natural beauty and places of unusual physical characteristics and to protect those areas that are environmentally sensitive. Appropriate uses shall be of low intensity to serve the recreational and educational needs of the community. The CR district may be established in areas of the city designated as parks and open space, public/semipublic, single-family residential or urban residential on the future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The CR district is designed to allow latitude in the range of recreation and open space uses allowed. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used and land may be used for one or more of the following:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      2.   Archery/shooting ranges (a use within NAICS code 713990).
      3.   Riding stables (a use within NAICS code 713990).
      4.   Golf driving ranges (a use within NAICS code 713990).
      5.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      6.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Cemeteries (uses within NAICS code 812220).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (co-use) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Crop production (uses within NAICS code 111).
   Fishing lakes, including fee fishing or clubs, provided that no building, parking lot, or other intense use is located nearer than five hundred feet (500') to any dwelling on an adjacent lot or nearby lot.
   Forestry and logging (uses within NAICS code 113).
   Poultry Compost Foraging Operations.
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      4.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
      5.   Municipal public works building.
   Public elementary and secondary schools (uses within NAICS code 6111).
   Recreational Goods Rental (NAICS 532292).
   Religious organizations (uses within NAICS code 8131).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the CR district.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the CR district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title.
   Air transportation (uses within NAICS code 481).
   All other amusement and recreation industries (uses within NAICS code 713990).
   Civic and social organizations (uses within NAICS code 8134).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Correctional institutions (uses within NAICS code 922140).
   Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses excluding solar electric power generation and wind electric power generation (uses within NAICS code 221 except NAICS codes 221114 and 221115).
   Mining activities (uses within NAICS code 2123).
   Offices of Physicians (uses within NAICS code 621111).
   Pet care services facility (uses within NAICS code 812910).
   Public fairgrounds (a use within NAICS code 711310).
   Recreational and vacation camps (uses within NAICS code 721214).
   Resorts (uses within NAICS code 721110).
   Solid waste landfill (uses within NAICS code 562213).
   Spectator sports (uses within NAICS code 7112).
   Support activities for agriculture and forestry (uses within NAICS code 115).
   Utility-scale solar systems (uses within NAICS code 221114).
   Veterinary services (uses within NAICS code 54190).
   E.   Regulation Of Agricultural Activities:
      1.   Farm equipment and commodities: Agricultural equipment and commodities (including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides) shall not be stored outdoors closer than two hundred feet (200') from any residentially zoned property. Except, however, that such material may be stored in a building located not less than one hundred feet (100') from any residentially zoned property.
   F.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   G.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
3 acres
Minimum lot width
150 feet
Minimum lot depth
200 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
25 feet
Minimum side yard
10 feet
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
50 feet
Maximum lot coverage
20 percent
Minimum district size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6948, 4-26-2006; Ord. 7721, 9-25-2019; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7736, 12-18-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7856, 9-28-2022; Ord. 7891, 6-14-2023; Ord. 7894, 7-26-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023; Ord. 7938, 4-10-2024)

11-5-2: R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the R-1, single-family residential district, is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of a suburban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences. The R-1 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as single-family residential on the city’s future land use map. This district may also be used in areas designated as urban residential on the city’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      2.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Elementary and secondary schools with residential facilities (uses within NAICS code 6111) are permitted when such facility is located on a tract of land of ten (10) acres or more.
   Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities (uses within NAICS code 6111).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      4.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Religious organizations (uses within NAICS code 8131).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Single-family dwellings.
      2.   Community residence, class I.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the R-1 district. Home occupations are allowed based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-2B of this title. “Type A” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-2D of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the R-1 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112) or barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191) based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3A of this title.
   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Civic and social organizations (uses within NAICS code 8134).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Community residence, class II.
   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
   Libraries and archives (uses within NAICS code 519120).
   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Nursing care facilities (uses within NAICS code 623110).
   “Type B” Short-Tenn Rental Units based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3 G of this title.
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   E.   Planned Development Procedure: Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 11-6-3 of this title.
   F.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   G.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
9,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
70 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
30 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
7 feet
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
21/2 stories or 35 feet
Maximum density
5.0 dwelling units per acre
Minimum district size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6754, 8-13-2003; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7721, 9-25-2019; Ord. 7736, 12-18-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-3: R-2, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the R-2, single-family residential district, is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences. Buildings originally designed and constructed for two-family use that were legally created prior to the effective date of this title may also continue in existence subject to the provisions of section 11-3-9 of this title. The R-2 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as single-family and urban residential on the city’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      2.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities (uses within NAICS code 6111).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      4.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Religious organizations (uses within NAICS code 8131).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Single-family dwellings.
      2.   Community residence, class I.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the R-2 district. Home occupations are allowed based on the criteria in subsection 11-7-2B of this title. “Type A” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-2D of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the R-2 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112) or barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191) based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3A of this title.
   Caterers (a use within NAICS code 722320).
   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Civic and social organizations (uses within NAICS code 8134).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Community residence, class II.
   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
   Libraries and archives (uses within NAICS code 519120).
   Limited service restaurants (a use within NAICS code 722513).
   Metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware) and allied services to manufacturers (uses within NAICS code 332812) including only the following:
      1.   Enameling, lacquering, and varnishing metals and metal products.
      2.   Engraving, chasing or etching metals and metal products (except jewelry); personal goods carried on or about the person, such as compacts and cigarette cases; precious metal products (except precious plated flatware and other plated ware); and printing plates. Powder coating metals and metal products.
   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Nursing care facilities (uses within NAICS code 623110).
   Residential uses, including only the following:
      1.   Single-family attached dwellings provided that no such dwelling is attached to more than one other dwelling.
      2.   Zero lot line dwellings.
   “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3G of this title.
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   E.   Nonconforming Duplexes: Legal nonconforming duplexes in the R-2 district existing on the effective date of this title have special protection as outlined in subsection 11-3-9B of this title.
   F.   Planned Development Procedure: Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 11-6-3 of this title.
   G.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   H.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
6,000 square feet (all uses except single- family attached)
 
4,500 square feet for single-family attached only
Minimum lot width
60 feet (all uses except single-family attached)
 
45 feet for single-family attached only
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
30 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
5 feet (all uses except single-family attached) for single-family attached only 1 side yard is required
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
21/2 stories or 35 feet
Maximum density
8.0 dwelling units per gross acre
Minimum district size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7484, 11-24-2015; Ord. 7509, 3-9-2016; Ord. 7721, 9-25-2019; Ord. 7736, 12-18-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-4: R-3, MIXED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the R-3, mixed single-family residential district, is to provide areas for various types of single-family attached and detached residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences. Buildings originally designed and constructed for multi-family use that were legally created prior to the effective date of this title may also continue in existence subject to the provisions of section 11-3-9 of this title. The R-3 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as urban residential on the city’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      2.   Parks and playgrounds.
      3.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities (uses within NAICS code 6111).
   Libraries and archives (uses within NAICS code 519120).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      4.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Religious organizations (uses within NAICS code 8131).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Single-family detached dwellings.
      2.   Single-family attached dwellings.
      3.   Community residence, class I.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the R-3 district. Home occupations are allowed based on the criteria in subsection 11-7-2B of this title. “Type A” Short-Tenn Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-2D of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the R-3 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title.
   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112) or barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191) based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3A of this title.
   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Civic and social organizations (uses within NAICS code 8134).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Community residence, class II.
   Community residence, class III.
   Duplexes.
   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
   Nursing care facilities (uses within NAICS code 623110).
   “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3G of this title.
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   E.   Nonconforming Multi-Family Buildings: Legal nonconforming multi- family buildings in the R-3 district existing on the effective date of this title have special protection as outlined in subsection 11-3-9B of this title.
   F.   Planned Development Procedure: Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 11-6-3 of this title. Through the planned development procedure, single-family attached dwellings on smaller lots than allowed in subsection H of this section, zero lot line dwellings, row house developments, and other similar types of single-family dwelling developments may be allowed.
   G.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   H.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
6,000 square feet (all uses except single- family attached)
 
4,000 square feet for single-family attached only
Minimum lot width
50 feet (all uses except single-family attached)
 
40 feet for single-family attached only
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
5 feet (all uses except single-family attached) for single-family attached no side yard is required
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
35 feet
Maximum density
12.0 dwelling units per gross acre
Minimum district size
2 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6754, 8-13-2003; Ord. 737, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7721, 9-25-2019; Ord. 7736, 12-18-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-5: R-4, MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the R-4, multiple-family residential district, is to provide areas for multiple-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to multiple-family residences. The R-4 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as general residential on the city’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      2.   Golf driving ranges (a use within NAICS code 713990).
      3.   Parks and playgrounds.
      4.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Elementary and secondary schools (uses within NAICS code 6111).
   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
      2.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
      3.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
   Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
   Libraries and archives (uses within NAICS code 519120).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
      2.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
      3.   Architectural, engineering and related services including only the following:
         a.   Architectural services (uses within NAICS code 541310).
         b.   Landscape architectural services (uses within NAICS code 541320).
      4.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      5.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      6.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      7.   Advertising and related services (uses within NAICS code 5418).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      4.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Real estate (uses within NAICS code 531 except lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units, equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110, equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120, and equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing real estate [except residential buildings and dwellings, nonresidential buildings, miniwarehouses, and self-storage units] a use within NAICS code 531190).
   Religious organizations (uses within NAICS code 8131).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Single-family dwellings.
      2.   Duplexes.
      3.   Multiple-family dwellings.
      4.   Community residence, Class I.
      5.   Community residence, Class II.
      6.   Community residence, Class III.
      7.   Assisted living facilities.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the R-4 District. Home occupations are allowed based on the criteria in subsection 11-7-2B of this title. “Type A” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-2D of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the R-4 District subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112) or barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191) based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3A of this title.
   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Civic and social organizations (uses within NAICS code 8134).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Community residence, Class IV.
   Convenience stores (uses within NAICS code 445120).
   Delicatessens (a use within NAICS code 722211) based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3C of this title.
   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
   Nursing care facilities (uses within NAICS code 623110).
   Residential uses, including only the following:
      1.   Single-family attached dwellings provided that no such dwelling is attached to more than one other dwelling.
      2.   Zero lot line dwellings.
   Rooming and boarding houses (uses within NAICS code 721310).
   “Type B” Short-Tenn Rental Units based on the performance standards in subsection 11-7-3G of this title.
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   E.   Planned Development Procedure: Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 11-6-3 of this title. Through the planned development procedure, single-family attached dwellings, zero lot line dwellings, and other similar types of single-family dwelling developments may be allowed.
   F.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   G.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
6,000 square feet for single-family detached dwellings
 
6,000 square feet for duplexes
 
4,000 square feet for single-family attached dwellings
 
10,000 square feet for all multiple-family buildings and nonresidential uses
 
Any building or multi-family development with 3 or more dwellings must be located on a lot of at least 10,000 square feet and shall not exceed the maximum density per gross acre listed in this subsection
Minimum lot width
50 feet for single-family detached dwellings
 
60 feet for duplexes
 
40 feet for single-family attached dwellings
 
100 feet for all multiple-family and nonresidential uses
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
20 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
5 for buildings less than 3 stories in height
 
10 feet for 3 story buildings
 
For single-family attached dwellings only 1 side yard is required
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
3 stories or 45 feet
Maximum density
30 dwelling units per gross acre
Minimum district size
2 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6754, 8-13-2003; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7685, 2-27-2019; Ord. 7721, 9-25-2019; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7736, 12-18-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-6: R-6, MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the R-6, Manufactured Home Residential District, is to provide areas for manufactured home residential development in appropriate areas of the City while ensuring superior design and a harmonious blending with surrounding land uses. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to manufactured homes. The R-6 District may be considered consistent with provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as general residential on the City's future land use map.
   B.   Classification Of Manufactured Home Residential Districts: The following separate classifications shall be considered:
      1.   Existing Manufactured Home Developments: In areas of the City zoned R-6 on the effective date of this title and developed with infrastructure and manufactured homes, such areas may continue to be utilized as designed.
      2.   Existing Undeveloped R-6 Areas: In areas of the City zoned R-6 on the effective date of this title but not yet developed with infrastructure and manufactured homes, the following regulations shall apply:
         a.   All planned infrastructure improvements shall be built in accordance to the requirements specified in title 12, "Subdivision Regulations", of this Code. The submission of engineering plans, with fee, as stipulated in section 12-1-7 of this Code shall be required. A public hearing shall not be required if a plat is not required, as stipulated in section 12-2-1 of this Code.
         b.   Should a plat be required, all procedures and requirements listed in title 12 of this Code shall be adhered to in addition to those listed in this section.
         c.   A landscaped strip of land not less than ten feet (10') in width shall be established and maintained within the Manufactured Home District along its exterior boundaries.
      3.   Areas For Which R-6 Zoning Is Requested: In areas of the City not zoned R-6 on the effective date of this title, or areas subject to possible annexation to the City, the owner or owners of any contiguous tract of land comprising an area of not less than twenty five (25) acres may request rezoning to the R-6 District, based on procedures outlined in this title. If said rezoning request is approved by the Alton City Council, the following requirements shall also be met:
         a.   All planned infrastructure improvements shall be built in accordance to the requirements specified in title 12, "Subdivision Regulations", of this code. The submission of engineering plans, with fee, as stipulated in section 12-1-7 of this code shall be required. A public hearing shall not be required if a plat is not required, as stipulated in section 12-2-1 of this code.
         b.   Should a plat be required, all procedures and requirements listed in title 12 of this code shall be adhered to in addition to those listed in this section.
         c.   A landscaped strip of land not less than ten feet (10') in width shall be established and maintained within the manufactured home district along its exterior boundaries.
   C.   Permitted Uses: In the R-6 district, the following uses shall be permitted:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Parks and playgrounds.
      2.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Elementary and secondary schools (uses within NAICS code 6111).
   Libraries and archives (uses within NAICS code 519120).
   Residential uses.
      1.   Manufactured homes.
   D.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the R-6 district.
   E.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the R-6 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112) or barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Civic and social organizations (uses within NAICS code 8134).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Manufactured home sales (uses within NAICS code 453930).
   RV (recreational vehicles) parks and campgrounds (NAICS 721211) excluding therefrom the allowance of tents and tent trailers.
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   F.   Standards For Manufactured Home Parks:
      1.   Location Limitations: The installation of any new or additional manufactured home within the city shall be limited to manufactured home parks that have been lawfully created.
      2.   Single Ownership: In order that the purpose of this district may be realized, the land and buildings and appurtenant facilities shall be in single ownership, or under the management or supervision of a central authority such as a homeowners' association, or otherwise subject to such supervisory lease of ownership control as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
      3.   Manufactured Homes Constitute Dwelling Units: All manufactured homes constitute dwelling units and as such are subject to all inspections and regulations as stipulated in title 9, chapter 2 of this code.
      4.   Connection To Permanent Utilities: No manufactured home shall remain in a manufactured home district for a period exceeding fifteen (15) days without connection to permanent utilities.
      5.   Compliance With State And Federal Regulations: All manufactured homes moved into the city after the effective date hereof shall be constructed in compliance with specifications set forth by the National Fire Protection Association under the association's code of specifications for mobile homes and travel trailers and all applicable state and federal regulations.
      6.   Dangerous Manufactured Homes Prohibited: No manufactured home constructed prior to June 30, 1976, nor any manufactured home not constructed in compliance with the federal "national manufactured housing construction and safety standards act of 1974", nor any manufactured home which is deemed by the zoning administrator to be a hazard to the public health or safety shall be moved into, erected or installed in the city.
      7.   Installation Criteria:
         a.   Each manufactured home space shall have a stand to provide adequate support for the placement and tie down of the manufactured home. The stand shall extend the length of the supports of the manufactured home, and shall consist of a four inch (4") thick reinforced concrete slab. (Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003)
         b.   Each manufactured home shall be anchored in a manner to meet or exceed the standards prescribed by the federal department of housing and urban development and in accordance with section 9-2-20 of this code. (Ord. 6814, 6-9-2004)
         c.   No manufactured home shall be immobilized, but anchors capable of withstanding a vertical tension force of four thousand eight hundred (4,800) pounds shall be installed at the corners of each stand or as otherwise necessary for protection against high winds. Every manufactured home shall be securely tied down to such anchors.
         d.   The minimum first floor elevation shall be at least eighteen inches (18"), but not more than thirty six inches (36"), above the crown of the nearest street or road.
         e.   The frame, axles, wheels, crawl space storage area and utility connection of all manufactured homes shall be concealed from view through the use of durable all weather materials manufactured specifically for the purpose of covering the undercarriage area. Such skirting shall be fastened in accordance with manufacturers instructions and shall provide for adequate ventilation.
         f.   All manufactured home spaces shall abut upon an all weather surface driveway of not less than twenty one feet (21') in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a city street.
         g.   Manufactured homes may only be placed in designated and approved manufactured home parks. Manufactured homes may not be placed in any zoning district other than the R-6, manufactured home residential district.
         h.   To inhibit the spread of fire, no manufactured home shall be erected or placed within ten feet (10') of another manufactured home.
   G.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   H.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot area per family
5,000 square feet (leased lot)
 
6,000 square feet (subdivided lot)
Minimum lot or space width
50 feet (leased lot)
 
60 feet (subdivided lot)
Minimum front yard
20 feet (leased lot)1
 
25 feet (subdivided lot)1
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
5 feet
Minimum separation between manufactured homes
10 feet
Minimum rear yard
20 feet (leased lot)1
 
25 feet (subdivided lot)1
Minimum setback from park property line
25 feet
Maximum lot or space coverage
60 percent
Maximum building height
21/2 stories or 35 feet
Minimum district size
25 acres
 
Note:
   1.   In cases where it is intended to install manufactured homes with a length greater than that allowed due to the front and rear setback requirements, the plan commission may grant an exception to reduce the front and rear yard setback requirements to not less than 10 feet each.
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6754, 8-13-2003; Ord. 6814, 6-9-2004; Ord. 7111, 11-25-2008; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2003; Ord. 7721, 9-25-2019; Ord. 7736, 12-18-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-7: HE, HIGHER EDUCATION DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the HE, higher education district, is to provide areas for the development of colleges, universities, and compatible residential and institutional uses at accessible locations. The HE district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land which is designated as university on the city's future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The HE district is designed to allow a broad range of educational and compatible institutional uses provided that the uses are legal and no outdoor storage is conducted except as otherwise provided herein. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Performing arts companies (uses within NAICS code 7111).
      2.   Independent artists, writers and performers (uses within NAICS code 7115).
      3.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191).
   Educational services (uses within NAICS code 611).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 6241).
      2.   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Multiple-family dwellings.
      2.   Dormitories, fraternity houses, rooming houses, sorority houses (uses within NAICS code 721310).
   United States postal service (uses within NAICS code 491).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the HE district. Residential uses are allowed as an accessory use provided that they are located on the second floor of the building or at the rear of the building.
   D.   Planned Development Procedure: Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 11-6-3 of this title.
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
6,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
50 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
30 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
5 feet
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
3 stories or 45 feet
Maximum building coverage
30 percent
Minimum district size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-8: MED, MEDICAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the MED, medical district, is to provide areas for the development of hospitals, physicians' offices, compatible institutional uses and selected retail uses at accessible locations. The MED district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land which is designated as hospital on the city's future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The MED district is designed to allow a broad range of health service and institutional uses provided that the uses are legal and no outdoor storage is conducted except as otherwise provided herein. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Educational services including only the following:
      1.   Colleges, universities and professional schools (uses within NAICS code 6113).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Full service restaurants except restaurants with outdoor seating areas (uses within NAICS code 7221 except restaurants with outdoor seating areas).
      2.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222).
   Health and personal care stores (uses within NAICS code 446).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
      2.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
      3.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
      4.   Family planning centers (uses within NAICS code 62141).
      5.   Other outpatient care centers (uses within NAICS code 62149).
      6.   Medical and diagnostic laboratories (uses within NAICS code 6215).
      7.   Home healthcare services (uses within NAICS code 6216).
      8.   Other ambulatory healthcare services (uses within NAICS code 6219).
      9.   Hospitals (uses within NAICS code 622).
      10.   Nursing and residential care facilities including only the following:
         a.   Nursing care facilities (uses within NAICS code 623110).
         b.   Continuing care retirement communities (uses within NAICS code 623311).
         c.   Assisted living facilities (a use within NAICS code 623312).
      11.   Individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 6241).
      12.   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
      1.   Florists (uses within NAICS code 4531).
      2.   Office supplies, stationery and gift stores (uses within NAICS code 4532).
   Personal and laundry services including only the following:
      1.   Permanent makeup salons (a use within NAICS code 812199).
      2.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 81293).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Single-family dwellings.
      2.   Dormitories (a use within NAICS code 721310).
   Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores including only the following:
      1.   Bookstores and news dealers (all uses within NAICS code 45121).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the MED district. Residential uses are allowed as an accessory use provided that they are located on the second floor or above, of the building, or at the rear of the building.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the MED district subject to the criteria established in section 11-7-3 of this title and subject to the performance standards contained in section 11-7-1 of this title.
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunication facility disguised support structure (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunication facility, freestanding (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
100 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
30 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
10 feet
Minimum rear yard
25 feet
Maximum building height
100 feet
Maximum building coverage
30 percent
Minimum district size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6863, 2-9-2005; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-9: C-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the C-1, neighborhood commercial district, is to provide areas for the development of offices, selected retail sales and selected service activities at accessible locations. The C-1 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land located outside of the downtown area which is designated as commercial on the city’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The C-1 district is designed to allow professional offices and a narrow range of retail and personal service uses provided that the uses are legal and no outdoor storage is conducted except as otherwise provided herein. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
      2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
      3.   Business support services including only the following:
         a.   Document preparation services (uses within NAICS code 561410).
         b.   Telephone answering services (uses within NAICS code 561421).
         c.   Business service centers (uses within NAICS code 56143).
         d.   Court reporting and stenotype services (uses within NAICS code 561492).
      4.   Travel arrangement and reservation services (uses within NAICS code 5615).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Performing arts companies (uses within NAICS code 7111).
      2.   Promoters of performing arts, sports and similar events (uses within NAICS code 7113).
      3.   Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers and other public figures (uses within NAICS code 7114).
      4.   Independent artists, writers and performers (uses within NAICS code 7115).
      5.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      6.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers including only the following:
      1.   Paint and wallpaper stores (uses within NAICS code 44412).
      2.   Hardware stores (uses within NAICS code 44413).
   Clothing and clothing accessories stores (uses within NAICS code 448).
   Couriers and messengers (uses within NAICS code 492).
   Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
      1.   Depository credit intermediation including only the following:
         a.   Commercial banking (uses within NAICS code 522110).
         b.   Savings institutions (uses within NAICS code 522120).
         c.   Credit unions (uses within NAICS code 522130).
         d.   Freestanding automated teller machines.
   Educational services (uses within NAICS code 611 except flight training and truck driving schools).
   Electronics and appliance stores (uses within NAICS code 443).
   Food and beverage stores, including only the following:
      1.   Convenience store (uses within NAICS code 445120).
      2.   Meat markets (uses within NAICS code 445210).
      3.   Fish and seafood markets (uses within NAICS code 445220).
      4.   Fruit and vegetable markets (uses within NAICS code 445230).
      5.   Other specialty food stores (uses within NAICS code 44529).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Full service restaurants (uses within NAICS code 7221 except restaurants with outdoor seating areas, restaurants with drive-up service, or restaurants with drive-through service).
      2.   Limited service eating places (except limited service eating places with drive-up service or drive-through service) including only the following:
         a.   Delicatessen restaurants (a use within NAICS code 722211).
         b.   Family restaurants (a use within NAICS code 722211).
         c.   Pizza delivery shops (a use within NAICS code 72221).
         d.   Takeout eating places (a use within NAICS code 72221).
         e.   Takeout sandwich shops (a use within NAICS code 72221).
         f.   Cafeterias (uses within NAICS code 722212).
         g.   Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars (uses within NAICS code 722213).
      3.   Special food services including only the following:
         a.   Caterers (uses within NAICS code 722320).
   Health and personal care stores (uses within NAICS code 446).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
      2.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
      3.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
   Information services and data processing services (uses within NAICS code 514).
   Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
   Miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
      1.   Florists (uses within NAICS code 4531).
      2.   Office supplies, stationery and gift stores (uses within NAICS code 4532).
      3.   Tobacco stores (uses within NAICS code 453991).
      4.   All other miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
         a.   Art supply stores (a use in NAICS code 453998).
         b.   Candle supply stores (a use in NAICS code 453998).
         c.   Collector’s items (e.g., autograph, coin, card, stamp) shops (a use in NAICS code 453998).
         d.   Flower shops, artificial or dried (a use in NAICS code 453998).
         e.   Trophy (e.g., awards and plaques) shops (a use in NAICS code 453998).
   Personal and laundry services including only the following:
      1.   Barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
      2.   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112).
      3.   Nail salons (uses within NAICS code 812113).
      4.   Tanning salons (a use within NAICS code 812199).
      5.   Coin operated laundries and dry cleaners (uses within NAICS code 812310).
      6.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (uses within NAICS code 81232).
      7.   Photofinishing (uses within NAICS code 81292).
      8.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 812930).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
      2.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
      3.   Architectural, engineering and related services including only the following:
         a.   Architectural services (uses within NAICS code 541310).
         b.   Landscape architectural services (uses within NAICS code 541320).
      4.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      5.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      6.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      7.   Advertising and related services (uses within NAICS code 5418).
      8.   Photographic services (uses within NAICS code 54192).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Real estate (uses within NAICS code 531 except lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units, equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110, equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120, and equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing real estate [except residential buildings and dwellings, nonresidential buildings, miniwarehouses, and self-storage units] a use within NAICS code 531190).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Rental and leasing services including only the following:
      1.   Formalwear and costume rental (uses within NAICS code 53222).
      2.   Videotape and disk rental (uses within NAICS code 53223).
      3.   Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53242).
   Repair and maintenance including only the following:
      1.   Footwear and leather goods repair (uses within NAICS code 81143).
   Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities (uses within NAICS code 523).
   Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (uses within NAICS code 451).
   Telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Telephone exchange (a use within NAICS code 517110).
      2.   Telephone transmission equipment structure (a use within NAICS code 517110).
      3.   Repeater stations (a use within NAICS code 51721).
   Transportation and warehousing including only the following:
      1.   Taxi stands (a use within NAICS code 485310).
   Traveler accommodations including only the following:
      1.   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191).
   United States Postal Service (uses within NAICS code 491).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use maybe allowed within the C-l district unless such accessory use is specifically listed as a special use in subsection D of this section. Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor or above, of the building, or at the rear of the building. “Type A” and “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in section 11-7-2 of this title. Within the C-l district, there shall be no outdoor storage of materials and supplies except as specifically allowed by a provision of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the C-1 District subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following: Fitness center (uses within NAICS code 713940).
   Beer, wine and liquor stores (uses within NAICS code 445310).
   Car washes (uses within NAICS code 811192).
   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (uses within NAICS code 7224).
   Full service restaurants (uses within NAICS code 7221) with outdoor seating areas, with drive-up service, or with drive-through service.
   Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
   Landscaping services (a use within NAICS code 561730).
   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222) with drive-up service or with drive-through service.
   Other individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 624190).
   Repair and maintenance including only the following:
      1.   Automotive repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8111).
      2.   Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8112).
      3.   Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8114).
   Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores (uses within NAICS code 445110).
   Telecommunications facilities:
      1.   Disguised support structure (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Stealth (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      3.   Microwave tower.
      4.   Telecommunication co-use.
   Tire dealers (uses within NAICS code 441320).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
5,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
50 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
None
Minimum street side yard
None
Minimum side yard
None, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned Residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 10 feet. If a side yard is not required but is provided, it shall be at least 5 feet in width
Minimum rear yard
10 feet
Maximum building height
21/2 stories or 35 feet
Maximum building coverage
90 percent
Minimum district size
2 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6972, 10-25-2006; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7506, 1-27-2016; Ord. 7692, 3-27-2019; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-10: C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the C-2, General Commercial District is to permit selected retail sales and various service activities in appropriate areas. The C-2 District is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as commercial on the City’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
      2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
      3.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
      4.   Travel agencies (uses within NAICS code 561510).
      5.   Convention and visitors bureaus (uses within NAICS code 561591).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Performing arts companies (uses within NAICS code 7111).
      2.   Promoters of performing arts, sports and similar events (uses within NAICS code 7113).
      3.   Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers and other public figures (uses within NAICS code 7114).
      4.   Independent artists, writers and performers (uses within NAICS code 7115).
      5.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      6.   Fitness center (uses within NAICS code 713940).
      7.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Broadcasting and telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Radio and television broadcasting (uses within NAICS code 5131).
      2.   Cable networks and program distribution (uses within NAICS code 5132).
   Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (uses within NAICS code 444).
   Clothing and clothing accessories stores (uses within NAICS code 448).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunication facility (co-use) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Couriers and messengers (uses within NAICS code 492).
   Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
      1.   Depository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 5221) including freestanding automated teller machines.
      2.   Nondepository credit intermediation, including only the following:
         a.   Credit card issuing (uses within NAICS code 52221).
         b.   Sales financing (uses within NAICS code 52222).
         c.   Other nondepository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 52229 except pawnshops).
   Educational services (uses within NAICS code 611 except flight training and truck driving schools).
   Electronics and appliance stores (uses within NAICS code 443).
   Food and beverage stores (uses within NAICS code 445).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Full service restaurants (uses within NAICS code 7221), including drive-through facilities.
      2.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222), including drive-through facilities.
      3.   Special food services (uses within NAICS code 7223).
      4.   Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (uses within NAICS code 7224).
   Furniture and home furnishings stores (uses within NAICS code 442).
   Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
   General merchandise stores including only the following:
      1.   Department stores (uses within NAICS code 4521).
      2.   Other general merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 4529).
   Health and personal care stores (uses within NAICS code 446).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
      2.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
      3.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
      4.   Medical and diagnostic laboratories (uses within NAICS code 62151).
      5.   Nursing and residential care facilities including only the following:
         a.   Nursing care facilities (uses within NAICS code 623110).
         b.   Continuing care retirement communities (uses within NAICS code 623311).
      6.   Individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 6241).
      7.   Vocational rehabilitation services (uses within NAICS code 6243).
      8.   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Information services and data processing services (uses within NAICS code 514).
   Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
   Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
   Kidney dialysis centers (uses within NAICS code 621492).
   Local messengers and local delivery (uses within NAICS code 4922).
   Management of companies and enterprises (uses within NAICS code 551).
   Miscellaneous store retailers (uses within NAICS code 453).
   Motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) (uses within NAICS code 512131).
   Motor vehicle and parts dealers (uses within NAICS code 441 except used car dealers [NAICS code 44112] and aircraft dealers [a use within NAICS code 441229]).
   Motor vehicle towing (uses within NAICS code 48841).
   Personal and laundry services including only the following:
      1.   Personal care services (all uses within NAICS code 8121 except massage parlors and steam or Turkish baths).
      2.   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
      3.   Coin operated laundries and dry cleaners (uses within NAICS code 81231).
      4.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (except coin operated) (uses within NAICS code 81232).
      5.   Photofinishing (uses within NAICS code 81292).
      6.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 81293).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
      2.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
      3.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
      4.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      5.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      6.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      7.   Advertising and related services (uses within NAICS code 5418).
      8.   Marketing research and public opinion polling (uses within NAICS code 54191).
      9.   Photographic services (uses within NAICS code 54192).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Publishing industries (uses within NAICS code 511).
   Real estate including only the following:
      1.   Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 53111 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110).
      2.   Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) (uses within NAICS code 53112 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120).
      3.   Offices of real estate agents and brokers (uses within NAICS code 5312).
      4.   Activities related to real estate (uses within NAICS code 5313).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Rental and leasing services including only the following:
      1.   Passenger car rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53211).
      2.   Formalwear and costume rental (uses within NAICS code 53222).
      3.   Videotape and disk rental (uses within NAICS code 53223).
      4.   Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53242).
   Repair and maintenance including only the following:
      1.   Automotive repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8111).
      2.   Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8112).
      3.   Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8114).
   Residential building construction (uses within NAICS code 2361), provided that there is no outdoor storage on the site.
   Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities (uses within NAICS code 523).
   Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (uses within NAICS code 451).
   Traveler accommodation including only the following:
      1.   Hotels (except casino hotels) and motels (uses within NAICS code 72111).
      2.   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191).
   United States postal service (uses within NAICS code 491).
   Urban transit systems (uses within NAICS code 4851).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   Veterinary clinic (uses within NAICS code 541940).
   All other telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the C-2 District unless such accessory use is specifically listed as a special use in subsection D of this section. Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor or above, of the building, or at the rear of the building. “Type A” and “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in section 11-7-2 of this title. Within the C-2 District, there shall be no outdoor storage of materials and supplies except as specifically allowed by a provision of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the C-2 District subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Community counseling center (uses within NAICS code 621420).
   Computer and electronics recycling facility.
   Crane rental with operator (uses within NAICS code 238910).
   Landscaping services (a use within NAICS code 561730).
   Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing miniwarehouses and self-storage units (uses within NAICS code 53113) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1J of this title).
   Microbreweries (uses with NAICS code 312120 which produces up to 465,000 gallons [15,000 barrels] of beer per year and which is operated by a craft brewer).
   Motion picture and sound recording industries including only the following:
      1.   Motion picture and video production (uses within NAICS code 51211).
      2.   Motion picture and video distribution (uses within NAICS code 51212).
      3.   Postproduction services and other motion picture and video industries (uses within NAICS code 51219).
      4.   Sound recording industries (uses within NAICS code 5122).
   Pet care services (uses within NAICS code 812910).
   Residential uses including only the following:
      1.   Community residence, Class III.
      2.   Community residence, Class IV.
   Taxi and limousine services (uses within NAICS code 4853).
   Truck and trailer sharing (truck, utility trailer rental and leasing NAICS code 532120).
   Used car dealers (uses within NAICS code 44112).
   Warehousing and storage (uses within NAICS code 493).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
10,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
50 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
None, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned Residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 10 feet. If a side yard is not required but is provided, it shall be at least 5 feet in width
Minimum rear yard
5 feet, unless the rear of the lot abuts land zoned Residential in which case there shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
4 stories or 48 feet
Maximum building coverage
30 percent
Minimum district size
2 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6814, 6-9-2004; Ord. 6867, 3-9-2005; Ord. 6895, 8-24-2005; Ord. 7012, 6-27-2007; Ord. 7266, 8-10-2011; Ord. 7368, 9-11-2013; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7473, 9-9-2015; Ord. 7523, 5-25-2016; Ord. 7655, 7-25-2018; Ord. 7656, 8-8-2018; Ord. 7692, 3-27-2019; Ord. 7743, 2-12-2020; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7852, 9-28-2022; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-11: C-4, DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the C-4, downtown commercial district is to protect the character of downtown by permitting selected retail sales and service activities in the downtown area and regulating the bulk standards accordingly. The C-4 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land in the downtown area which is designated as downtown on the city’s future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
      Administrative and support services including only the following:
         1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
         2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
         3.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
         4.   Travel agencies (uses within NAICS code 561510).
         5.   Convention and visitors bureaus (uses within NAICS code 561591).
      Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
         1.   Performing arts companies (uses within NAICS code 7111).
         2.   Promoters of performing arts, sports and similar events (uses within NAICS code 7113).
         3.   Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers and other public figures (uses within NAICS code 7114).
         4.   Independent artists, writers and performers (uses within NAICS code 7115).
         5.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
         6.   Parks and playgrounds.
      Broadcasting and telecommunications including only the following:
         1.   Radio and television broadcasting (uses within NAICS code 5131).
         2.   Cable networks and program distribution (uses within NAICS code 5132).
      Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers including only the following:
         1.   Paint and wallpaper stores (uses within NAICS code 44412).
         2.   Hardware stores (uses within NAICS code 44413).
      Clothing and clothing accessories stores (uses within NAICS code 448).
      Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
         1.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
         1.   Depository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 5221) including freestanding automated teller machines.
         2.   Nondepository credit intermediation, including only the following:
            a.   Credit card issuing (uses within NAICS code 52221).
            b.   Sales financing (uses within NAICS code 52222).
            c.   Other nondepository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 52229 except pawnshops).
      Educational services (uses within NAICS code 611 except flight training and truck driving schools).
      Electronics and appliance stores (uses within NAICS code 443).
      Food and beverage stores (uses within NAICS code 445).
      Food services and drinking places including only the following:
         1.   Full service restaurants (uses within NAICS code 7221), including drive-through facilities.
         2.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222), including drive-through facilities.
         3.   Special food services (uses within NAICS code 7223).
         4.   Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (uses within NAICS code 7224).
      Furniture and home furnishings stores (uses within NAICS code 442).
      General merchandise stores including only the following:
         1.   Department stores (uses within NAICS code 4521).
         2.   All other general merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 45299).
      Health and personal care stores (uses within NAICS code 446).
      Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
         1.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
         2.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
         3.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
         4.   Individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 6241).
         5.   Vocational rehabilitation services (uses within NAICS code 6243).
         6.   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
      Information services and data processing services (uses within NAICS code 514).
      Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
      Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
      Local messengers and local delivery (uses within NAICS code 4922).
      Management of companies and enterprises (uses within NAICS code 551).
      Miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
         1.   Florists (uses within NAICS code 4531).
         2.   Office supplies, stationery and gift stores (uses within NAICS code 4532).
         3.   Used merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 45331).
         4.   Art dealers (uses within NAICS code 45392).
         5.   Tobacco stores (uses within NAICS code 453991).
         6.   All other miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
            a.   Art supply stores (a use in NAICS code 453998).
            b.   Candle supply stores (a use in NAICS code 453998).
            c.   Collector’s items (e.g., autograph, coin, card, stamp) shops (a use in NAICS code 453998).
            d.   Flower shops, artificial or dried (a use in NAICS code 453998).
            e.   Home security equipment stores (a use in NAICS code 453998).
            f.   Trophy (e.g., awards and plaques) shops (a use in NAICS code 453998).
            g.   Pet and pet supplies stores (uses within NAICS code 453910).
      Motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) (uses within NAICS code 512131).
      Motor vehicle and parts dealers including only the following:
         1.   New car dealers (uses within NAICS code 441110).
         2.   Motorcycle, boat, and other motor vehicle dealers (uses within NAICS code 44122 except aircraft dealers [a use within NAICS code 441229]).
         3.   Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores (uses within NAICS code 4413).
      Personal and laundry services including only the following:
         1.   Barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
         2.   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112).
         3.   Nail salons (uses within NAICS code 812113).
         4.   Diet and weight reducing centers (uses within NAICS code 812191).
         5.   Ear piercing services (uses within NAICS code 812199).
         6.   Electrolysis salons (uses within NAICS code 812199).
         7.   Hair replacement (uses within NAICS code 812199).
         8.   Permanent makeup salons (uses within NAICS code 812199).
         9.   Tanning salons (uses within NAICS code 812199).
         10.   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
         11.   Coin operated laundries and dry cleaners (uses within NAICS code 81231).
         12.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (except coin operated) (uses within NAICS code 81232).
         13.   Photofinishing (uses within NAICS code 81292).
         14.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 81293).
      Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
         1.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
         2.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
         3.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
         4.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
         5.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
         6.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
         7.   Advertising and related services (uses within NAICS code 5418).
         8.   Marketing research and public opinion polling (uses within NAICS code 54191).
         9.   Photographic services (uses within NAICS code 54192).
      Public administration including only the following:
         1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
         2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
         3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
         4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
         5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
         6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
      Real estate including only the following:
         1.   Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 53111 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110).
         2.   Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) (uses within NAICS code 53112 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120).
         3.   Offices of real estate agents and brokers (uses within NAICS code 5312).
         4.   Activities related to real estate (uses within NAICS code 5313).
      Recreational Goods Rental (NAICS 532292).
      Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
      Rental and leasing services including only the following:
         1.   Passenger car rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53211).
         2.   Formalwear and costume rental (uses within NAICS code 53222).
         3.   Videotape and disk rental (uses within NAICS code 53223).
         4.   Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53242).
      Repair and maintenance including only the following:
         1.   Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8112).
         2.   Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8114).
      Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities (uses within NAICS code 523).
      Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (uses within NAICS code 451).
      Traveler accommodation including only the following:
         1.   Hotels and motels (uses within NAICS code 72111).
         2.   Casino hotels (uses within NAICS code 72112).
         3.   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191).
      United States postal service (uses within NAICS code 491).
      Urban transit systems (uses within NAICS code 4851).
      Utility uses including only the following:
         1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
      All other telecommunications including only the following:
         1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
         2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
         3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
         4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the C-4 district unless such accessory use is specifically listed as a special use in subsection D of this section. Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor or above, of the building, or at the rear of the building. “Type A” and “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in section 11-7-2 of this title. Within the C-4 district, there shall be no outdoor storage of materials and supplies except as specifically allowed by a provision of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the C-4 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
      Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
         1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
         2.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
      Microbreweries (uses within NAICS code 312120 which produce up to 465,000 gallons [15,000 barrels] of beer per year which are operated by a craft brewer).
      Personal and laundry services, including only the following:
         Tattoo parlors (a use within NAICS code 812199). A maximum of one tattoo parlor shall be allowed within this zoning classification.
      Plate work manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 332313).
      Restaurants with outdoor seating areas (uses within NAICS code 7221).
      Taxi and limousine services (uses within NAICS code 4853).
      Warehousing and storage (uses within NAICS code 493).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading facilities are not required in the C-4 district.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
2,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
20 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
None
Minimum street side yard
None
Minimum side yard
None, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 5 feet. If a side yard is not required but is provided, it shall be at least 5 feet in width
Minimum rear yard
None
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
7 stories or 90 feet
Maximum building coverage
No limitation
Minimum district size
3 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6862, 12-15-2004; Ord. 6867, 3-9-2005; Ord. 6895, 8-24-2005; Ord. 7325, 10-10-2012; Ord. 7358, 7-24-2013; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7462, 6-10-2015; Ord. 7743, 2-12-2020; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7852, 9-28-2022; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023; Ord. 7938, 4-10-2024)

11-5-12: C-5, HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the C-5, heavy commercial district is to permit selected retail sales and various service activities in appropriate areas. The C-5 district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land in the East Broadway corridor and designated as commercial on the city's future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
      2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
      3.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
      4.   Convention and visitors bureaus (uses within NAICS code 561591).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      2.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Broadcasting and telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Radio and television broadcasting (uses within NAICS code 5131).
      2.   Cable networks and program distribution (uses within NAICS code 5132).
   Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (uses within NAICS code 444).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Construction (uses within NAICS code 23).
   Couriers and messengers (uses within NAICS code 492).
   Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
      1.   Depository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 5221) including freestanding automated teller machines.
      2.   Nondepository credit intermediation, including only the following:
         a.   Credit card issuing (uses within NAICS code 52221).
         b.   Sales financing (uses within NAICS code 52222).
         c.   Other nondepository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 52229 except pawnshops).
   Educational services including only the following:
      1.   Business schools and computer and management training (uses within NAICS code 6114).
      2.   Cosmetology and barber schools (uses within NAICS code 611511).
      3.   Other technical and trade schools (uses within NAICS code 611519).
      4.   Other schools and instruction (uses within NAICS code 6116).
   Electronics and appliance stores (uses within NAICS code 443).
   Food and beverage stores (uses within NAICS code 445).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222), including drive-through facilities.
      2.   Special food services (uses within NAICS code 7223).
      3.   Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (uses within NAICS code 7224).
   Furniture and home furnishings stores (uses within NAICS code 442).
   Furniture and related product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 337).
   Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
   General merchandise stores including only the following:
      1.   Department stores (uses within NAICS code 4521).
      2.   Other general merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 4529).
   Hair, nail and skin care services (uses within NAICS code 81211).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 6241).
      2.   Vocational rehabilitation services (uses within NAICS code 6243).
   Information services and data processing services (uses within NAICS code 514).
   Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
   Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
   Local messengers and local delivery (uses within NAICS code 4922).
   Management of companies and enterprises (uses within NAICS code 551).
   Metalworking machinery manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Special die and tool, die set, jig, and fixture manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 333514).
   Motor vehicle and parts dealers (all uses within NAICS code 441 except used car dealers [NAICS code 44112] and aircraft dealers [a use within NAICS code 441229]).
   Motor vehicle towing (uses within NAICS code 48841).
   Personal and laundry services including only the following:
      1.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (uses within NAICS code 8123).
      2.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 812930).
   Pet and pet supplies store (NAICS code 4539190).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Publishing industries (uses within NAICS code 511).
   Real estate including only the following:
      1.   Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 53111 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110).
      2.   Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) (uses within NAICS code 53112 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120).
      3.   Offices of real estate agents and brokers (uses within NAICS code 5312).
      4.   Activities related to real estate (uses within NAICS code 5313).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Rental and leasing services including only the following:
      1.   Passenger car rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53211).
      2.   Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53242).
   Repair and maintenance including only the following:
      1.   Automotive repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8111).
      2.   Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8112).
      3.   Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8113).
      4.   Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8114).
   United States postal service (uses within NAICS code 491).
   Urban transit systems (uses within NAICS code 4851).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   Veterinary services (uses within NAICS code 54190).
   Warehousing and storage (uses within NAICS code 493).
   Wholesale trade including only the following:
      1.   Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses with NAICS code 4231).
      2.   Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4232).
      3.   Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4233).
      4.   Professional commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4234).
      5.   Metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4235).
      6.   Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4236).
      7.   Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4237).
      8.   Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4238).
      9.   Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers including only the following:
         a.   Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42391).
         b.   Toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42392).
         c.   Jewelry, watch, precious stone, and precious metal merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42394).
         d.   Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42399).
      10.   Women's, children's and infant's clothing and accessories merchant wholesalers (NAICS code 424330).
      11.   Footwear merchant wholesalers (NAICS code 424340).
   All other telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the C-5 District unless such accessory use is specifically listed as a special use in subsection D of this section. Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor of the building or at the rear of the building. “Type A” and “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in section 11-7-2 of this title. Within the C-5 District, there shall be no outdoor storage of materials and supplies except as specifically allowed by a provision of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the C-5 District subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Arts, entertainment, and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Firearm shooting ranges (a use within NAICS code 713990).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Landscaping services (a use within NAICS code 561730).
   Pet care services (uses within NAICS code 812910).
   Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores including only the following:
      1.   Gun shops (a use within NAICS code 451110).
   Tobacco Stores (uses with NAICS Code 453991)
   Used car dealers (uses within NAICS code 44112).
   Used merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 45331).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
20,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
100 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
25 feet
Minimum side yard
10 feet
Minimum rear yard
25 feet, unless the rear of the lot abuts land zoned Residential in which case there shall be a rear yard of at least 35 feet
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
3 stories or 45 feet
Maximum building coverage
40 percent
Minimum district size
3 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6853, 11-23-2004; Ord. 6946, 4-26-2006; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7540, 9-14-2016; Ord. 7547, 11-22-2016; Ord. 7658, 8-8-2018; Ord. 7692, 3-27-2019; Ord. 7743, 2-12-2020; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7796, 2-11-2021; Ord. 7852, 9-28-2022; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-13: MR, MARINA RECREATION DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the MR, Marina Recreation District, is to permit selected retail sales, various service activities, and recreational uses in appropriate areas. The MR District is considered consistent with and designed to implement provisions of the comprehensive plan for lands in close proximity to the Mississippi River that are designated as parks and open space, public/semipublic and commercial on the City's future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS Code 5611).
      2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS Code 5613).
      3.   Business support services (uses within NAICS Code 5614).
      4.   Convention and visitors bureaus (uses within NAICS Code 561591).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      2.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      3.   Marinas (uses within NAICS code 71393).
      4.   Fitness and recreation sports centers (uses within NAICS code 713940).
      5.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Bait sales (a use within NAICS code 424990).
   Boat dealers (uses within NAICS code 441222).
   Building material and supplies dealers (uses within NAICS code 4441).
   Clothing and clothing accessories stores (uses within NAICS code 448).
   Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
      1.   Depository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 5221) including freestanding automated teller machines.
   Educational services including only the following:
      1.   Business schools and computer and management training (uses within NAICS code 6114).
      2.   Cosmetology and barber schools (uses within NAICS code 611511).
      3.   Other technical and trade schools (uses within NAICS code 611519 except truck driving schools).
      4.   Other schools and instruction (uses within NAICS code 6116).
   Food and beverage stores (uses within NAICS code 445).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Full service restaurants (uses within NAICS code 7221), including drive-through facilities.
      2.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222), including drive-through facilities.
      3.   Catering services (uses within NAICS code 722320).
      4.   Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (uses within NAICS code 7224).
   Gasoline stations with convenience stores (uses within NAICS code 447110).
   General merchandise stores including only the following:
      1.   Other general merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 4529).
   Health and personal care stores (uses within NAICS code 446).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
      2.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
      3.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
      4.   Nursing and residential care facilities including only the following:
         a.   Assisted living facilities (a use within NAICS code 623312).
      5.   Childcare centers (uses within NAICS code 6244).
   Information services and data processing services (uses within NAICS code 514).
   Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
   Management of companies and enterprises (uses within NAICS code 551).
   Miscellaneous store retailers (uses within NAICS code 453).
   Motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) (uses within NAICS code 512131).
   Newspaper publishers (uses within NAICS code 511110).
   Ophthalmic goods manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 339114).
   Personal and laundry services including only the following:
      1.   Barbershops (uses within NAICS code 812111).
      2.   Beauty salons (uses within NAICS code 812112).
      3.   Nail salons (uses within NAICS code 812113).
      4.   Tanning salons (a use within NAICS code 812199).
      5.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 812930).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
      2.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
      3.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
      4.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      5.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      6.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      7.   Advertising and related services (uses within NAICS code 5418).
      8.   Marketing research and public opinion polling (uses within NAICS code 54191).
      9.   Photographic services (uses within NAICS code 54192).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Rail transportation including only the following:
      1.   Passenger terminals (a use within NAICS code 482111).
      2.   Rail yards (a use within NAICS codes 482111, 482112).
   Real estate including only the following:
      1.   Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 53111 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110).
      2.   Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) (uses within NAICS code 53112 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120).
      3.   Offices of real estate agents and brokers (uses within NAICS code 5312).
      4.   Activities related to real estate (uses within NAICS code 5313).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities (uses within NAICS code 523).
   Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (uses within NAICS code 451).
   Traveler accommodation including only the following:
      1.   Hotels and motels (uses within NAICS code 72111).
      2.   Casino hotels (uses within NAICS code 72112).
      3.   Bed and breakfast inns (uses within NAICS code 721191).
   United States postal service (uses within NAICS code 491).
   Urban transit systems (uses within NAICS code 4851).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the MR district unless such accessory use is specifically listed as a special use in subsection D of this section. Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor of the building or at the rear of the building. “Type A” and “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in section 11-7-2 of this title.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the MR district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Boat servicing and repair (a use within NAICS code 811490).
   Circus/carnival grounds (a use within NAICS code 711310).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Festivals and seasonal events.
   Gun shops (uses within NAICS code 451110).
   Heliport (a use within NAICS code 481211 and 487990).
   Microbreweries (uses within NAICS code 312120) which produce up to four hundred sixty five thousand (465,000) gallons (15,000 barrels of beer per year and which are operated by a craft brewer).
   Miniature golf course (a use within NAICS code 713990).
   Motion picture and sound recording industries including only the following:
      1.   Motion picture and video production (uses within NAICS code 51211).
      2.   Motion picture and video distribution (uses within NAICS code 51212).
      3.   Postproduction services and other motion picture and video industries (uses within NAICS code 51219).
      4.   Sound recording industries (uses within NAICS code 5122).
   Other amusement and recreational activities (uses within NAICS code 713990).
   Public fairgrounds (a use within NAICS code 711310).
   Residential uses, including only the following: duplexes.
   Telecommunication call center (uses within NAICS code 561422).
   Warehousing and storage (uses within NAICS code 493).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
2,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
20 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
None
Minimum side yard
None
Minimum rear yard
None
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
5 stories or 75 feet
Maximum building coverage
70 percent
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 6895, 8-24-2005; Ord. 7335, 11-14-2012; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7407, 5-28-2014; Ord. 7413, 6-25-2014; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7518, 4-27-2016; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-14: MUT, MIXED USE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the MUT, mixed use transportation district is to permit mixed use activities in association with mixed mode transportation systems, including high speed rail, light rail, bus transit, and other intercity or commuter transportation systems, in appropriate areas. The MUT district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan for land designated as mixed use transportation on the city's future land use map.
   B.   Permitted Uses: Buildings, structures, or land may be erected or used for the following:
   Civic, cultural and community facilities (uses within NAICS code 712).
   Daycare facilities (uses within NAICS code 624410).
   Dry cleaners stores with cleaning facilities located outside the mixed use transportation district (uses within NAICS code 81232).
   Educational facilities (uses within NAICS code 611310).
   Financial institutions, including:
      1.   Commercial banking (uses within NAICS code 522110).
      2.   Savings institutions (uses within NAICS code 522120).
      3.   Credit unions (uses within NAICS code 522130).
   Government office and service oriented buildings (uses within NAICS code 921190).
   Hotels (uses within NAICS code 72111).
   Mixed mode transit systems (uses within NAICS code 485111).
   Mixed use buildings with ground floor retail, personal services and/or service oriented offices and residential on upper floors.
   Nonservice oriented office uses on upper floors only, including:
      1.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
      2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
      3.   Management, scientific, and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      4.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
   Residential single-family attached at two (2) units (e.g., townhomes).
   Residential single-family detached.
   Restaurants, except drive-through establishments which may only be authorized by special permit (uses within NAICS code 722511).
   Retail use buildings under fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, including:
      1.   Department stores (uses within NAICS code 4522).
      2.   Miscellaneous store retailers (uses within NAICS code 453998) except tobacco stores and marijuana stores.
      3.   Other general merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 452319).
      4.   Pharmacies and drug stores (446110).
   Service oriented office uses, including:
      1.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
      2.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
      3.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
      4.   Offices of physicians (uses within NAICS code 6211).
      5.   Offices of dentists (uses within NAICS code 6212).
      6.   Offices of other health practitioners (uses within NAICS code 6213).
      7.   Office of real estate agents and brokers (uses within NAICS code 5312).
      8.   Travel agencies (uses within NAICS code 561510).
   Support activities for rail transportation (NAICS 488210).
   Theaters, except drive-ins (uses within NAICS code 512131).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the MUT district. Type A” and “Type B” Short-Term Rental Units are allowed based on the performance standards in section 11-7-2 of this title. Within the MUT district, there shall be no outdoor storage of materials and supplies except as specifically allowed by a provision of this zoning ordinance.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the MUT district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Commercial surface parking lots or parking structures (uses within NAICS code 81293).
   Drive-through restaurants and fast food establishments (uses within NAICS code 722511).
   Grocery stores over fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet (uses within NAICS code 445110).
   Laboratories (uses within NAICS code 541380).
   Large solar energy systems.
   Research facilities (uses within NAICS code 541712).
   Retail use buildings over fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet (uses within NAICS code 452111).
   Small wind energy systems.
   Stadiums and sports facilities (uses within NAICS code 711211).
   E.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
No limitation
Minimum lot width
0
Minimum lot depth
0
Minimum front yard
None
Maximum front yard
15 feet, unless a courtyard, plaza, or seating area is provided in which case there may be a front yard of up to 25 feet
Minimum street side yard
None
Minimum side yard
None, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 5 feet. If a side yard is not required but is provided, it shall be at least 5 feet in width
Maximum side yard
15 feet, including for side yards facing a street, unless a side yard is required to accommodate two-way traffic to rear parking and loading areas in which case the side yard maximum shall be 30 feet
Minimum rear yard
None, unless the rear of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet. If a rear yard is not required but is provided, it shall be at least 5 feet in width
Maximum building height
4 stories or 60 feet, except when the lot is located within 120 feet of land zoned residential district in which case it shall be 2 stories or 35 feet
Minimum building coverage
No limitation
Maximum building coverage
No limitation
Minimum district size
50 acres
 
   F.   Commercial Building Design Standards:
      1.   All buildings must provide a main entrance on the facade of the building facing the principal street.
      2.   Facades over fifty feet (50') in length shall be divided into shorter segments by means of facade modulation, repeating window patterns, changes in materials, canopies or awnings, varying roof lines, and/or other architectural treatments.
      3.   All ground level retail, service, and trade uses that face a public space, including streets, shall have clear glass on at least sixty percent (60%) of their facades between three (3) and eight feet (8') above grade.
   G.   Parking Regulations:
      1.   Surface parking lots must be to the rear of buildings.
      2.   The number of parking spaces shall be the required number of off street parking spaces contained in chapter 9 of this title.
      3.   Reduction in the number of required parking spaces may be permitted by a special permit granted by the city plan commission after a finding by the commission that the development will be adequately served by users of public transportation.
      4.   Shared parking is strongly encouraged. On lots serving more than one use, the total number of spaces required may be reduced, provided that the applicant submits credible evidence to the satisfaction of the city plan commission that the peak parking demand of the uses do not coincide, and that the accumulated parking demand at any one time shall not exceed the total capacity of the facility. Such evidence must take into account the parking demand of residents, employees, customers, visitors, and any other users of the lot. It must also take into account parking demand on both weekends and weekdays, and both during the daytime and overnight.
      5.   Where feasible, ingress and egress from parking shall be from side streets or alleys.
      6.   Surface parking lots shall provide pedestrian walkways and connections to the sidewalk system.
      7.   On street parking is permitted and encouraged.
      8.   Parking structures shall have well designed and marked pedestrian walkways and connections to the sidewalk system.
      9.   Parking structures must include ground level retail, office, or other permitted uses along all the streets and sidewalks.
      10.   Parking structures shall be designed to be compatible with adjacent buildings and architecture.
      11.   See landscaping subsections K and L of this section for requirements of green space and landscape requirements within a parking lot.
   H.   Bicycle Parking:
      1.   Residential; multi-unit:
         a.   Provide at least one secure, enclosed bicycle storage space per occupant for thirty percent (30%) of the planned occupancy but no fewer than one per unit. Provide secure visitor bicycle racks on site, with at least one bicycle space per ten (10) dwelling units but no fewer than four (4) spaces per project site.
      2.   Retail:
         a.   Provide at least one secure, enclosed bicycle storage space per new retail worker for ten percent (10%) of retail workers planned occupancy. Provide visitor or customer bicycle racks on site, with at least one bicycle space per five thousand (5,000) square feet of retail space, but no fewer than one bicycle space per business or four bicycle spaces per project site, whichever is greater.
      3.   Nonresidential other than retail:
         a.   Provide at least one secure, enclosed bicycle storage space per new occupant for ten percent (10%) of planned occupancy. Provide visitor bicycle racks on site with at least one bicycle space per ten thousand (10,000) square feet of new commercial nonretail space but not fewer than four (4) bicycle spaces per building.
      4.   Visitors' and customers' bicycle racks must be clearly visible from a main entry, located within fifty feet (50') of the door, served with night lighting, and protected from damage from nearby vehicles. If the building has multiple main entries, bicycle racks must be proportionally dispersed within fifty feet (50') of each.
   I.   Outdoor Lighting:
      1.   Purpose: The purpose of this subsection is to provide reasonable regulations to direct the location, design, illumination level and use of outdoor lighting to minimize its undesirable effects. Specifically, this subsection is intended to promote the public health, safety and general welfare by:
         a.   Maintaining safe nighttime driver performance on public streets by minimizing both brightly lit surfaces and lighting glare.
         b.   Promoting lighting that provides security but protects the privacy of adjacent properties.
         c.   Allowing lighting that is not unduly intrusive or a nuisance to nearby residents, property occupants, and drivers.
         d.   Eliminating intrusive artificial light and lighting that unnecessarily contributes to "sky glow" and energy consumption.
      2.   Lighting Plan: The following information shall be included for all city plan commission reviews:
         a.   A site plan drawn to a scale of one inch equaling no more than thirty feet (1" = 30') showing the buildings, landscaping, parking and service areas, and location and type of all proposed outdoor lighting.
         b.   A photometric grid overlaid on the proposed site plan.
         c.   Analyses showing that the proposed installation conforms to the lighting level standards in this section. A photometric plan shall indicate lighting levels at ground level based on no greater than a twenty five foot (25') on center grid and shall project twenty five feet (25') onto adjacent properties or to the setback limit line, whichever is greater. Illumination levels shall also be measured for all surrounding streets at the public right of way.
         d.   Specifications for all proposed lighting fixtures including mounting heights, photometric data, designation as Illuminations Engineering Society Of North America (IESNA) "cutoff" fixtures, color rendering index (CRI) of all lamps (bulbs), and other descriptive information on the fixtures. All lighting shall have the intensities and uniformity ratio consistent with the "Lighting Handbook" of the IESNA.
      3.   Type: All outdoor lighting, including freestanding, canopy, pole, and building mounted, shall be fully shielded and directed downward to prevent off site glare and illumination.
      4.   Intensity; General: The intensity of light within a site shall not exceed ten (10) foot-candles within any part of the site and one foot-candle at any lot line, except where it abuts or faces a residential use, a maximum of 0.5 foot-candles is permitted. In all public areas, install automatic controls that turn off exterior lighting when sufficient daylight is available.
      5.   Uniformity Ratios: In order to maintain uniformity in light levels across a development and prevent or minimize dark areas, the ratio of maximum to minimum lighting levels on a given lot is measured in foot-candles at ground level, and shall not exceed a ratio of fifteen to one (15:1). Parking lots shall maintain the same uniformity ratios as the main building or principal use served.
      6.   Height: Except as otherwise required, the mounting height of fixtures that are located in a residential area or within one hundred twenty feet (120') of such area shall not exceed the following light source to ground level height limits, except as permitted by the city plan commission:
         a.   Twenty two and one-half feet (22.5'), including a 2.5 foot base, for parking lots.
         b.   Twenty feet (20') for sidewalks and pathways.
      7.   Fixtures:
         a.   All outdoor fixtures, including building mounted fixtures, shall be full cutoff, shielded fixtures as defined by IESNA.
         b.   High intensity discharge (HID) fixtures shall be used in an effort to prevent "sky glow". High pressure sodium fixtures shall be prohibited.
         c.   The city plan commission may approve decorative light fixtures as an alternative to shielded fixtures when it can be proven that there shall be no off site glare or illumination and the proposed fixtures will improve the appearance of the site.
      8.   Security Lighting:
         a.   The need for security lighting (e.g., the lighting for safety of persons and property) shall be demonstrated. To the extent that an area is illuminated for other purposes, independent security lighting shall not be allowed.
         b.   All security fixtures shall be shielded and aimed so that illumination is directed only to designated areas. In no case shall lighting be directed above a horizontal plane through the top of the lighting fixture, and the fixture shall include full cutoff shields that prevent the light source or lens from being visible on adjacent lots and streets.
         c.   The use of general floodlighting fixtures shall not be allowed.
      9.   Architectural Lighting: When buildings and structures are to be illuminated, the city plan commission shall approve a design for the illumination using the following standards:
         a.   Direction Of Lights: Lighting fixtures shall be carefully located, aimed and shielded so that light is directed only onto the building facade. Lighting fixtures shall not be directed toward adjacent streets, or properties, and light shall not trespass onto surrounding properties.
         b.   Facade Lighting: Lighting fixtures mounted on the building and designed to "wash" the facade with light are permitted.
         c.   Accent Lighting: Luminous tube (neon), LED or fluorescent lighting shall be allowed as an architectural detail on the exterior of any structure, provided however that exposed bulbs shall be shielded. The city plan commission may approve internally illuminated architectural bands or similar shielded accents as part of a review, upon determining that such accents would not cause off site glare or light pollution and such lighting is not used to the extent that it constitutes a sign.
         d.   Landscape Lighting: The illumination of landscaping shall not generate excessive light levels, cause glare, or direct light beyond the landscaping.
      10.   Other Lighting:
         a.   Electrical feeds to lighting standards shall run underground, not overhead.
         b.   The use of a laser light source, search lights or any similar high intensity light for outdoor advertisement or entertainment is prohibited.
         c.   Lighting shall not consist of or have the appearance of movement or flashing components.
      11.   Public Street Lighting: The cost of installing and operating approved street lighting on any public street shall be through a financial method approved by the city or Illinois department of transportation. The costs of all other lighting systems shall be borne by the developer/property owner.
      12.   Exemptions: The following outdoor light fixtures are exempt from the provisions of this subsection:
         a.   Lighting necessary for street or utility construction or emergencies.
   J.   Landscaping; Buffers:
      1.   Applicability: Landscape buffers shall be required to separate all uses, except single-family residential (detached or attached), from adjacent residential zoning districts in order to eliminate or minimize potential nuisances such as dirt, noise, glare of lights, signs, building bulk, parking areas, or to provide spacing to reduce adverse impacts of the above, or danger from fires or explosions.
      2.   Location: Where required by this subsection landscape buffers shall be located on the outer perimeter of the lot or site, extending to the lot or site boundary line. Landscape buffers shall not be located on any portion of an existing or dedicated public or private street or right of way.
      3.   Landscape Buffer Credit: If a landscape screen, consisting of different plants than required below, is already in place, the city plan commission may substitute the existing buffer yard screen for the table of plant units required below.
      4.   Minimum Landscape Buffer Standards: Minimum width of the landscape buffer shall be twenty five feet (25').
         a.   One tree per fifteen (15) linear feet of landscape buffer.
         b.   One shrub per five (5) linear feet of landscape buffer.
      5.   Trees: Trees shall be made up of the following:
         a.   Thirty percent (30%) evergreen species. Minimum size for evergreens shall be six feet (6') in height.
         b.   Thirty percent (30%) deciduous species (understory). Understory trees generally defined as species such as redbud, dogwood, serviceberry, etc., that are considered understory. Minimum size for understory, deciduous trees shall be 1.5 inch caliper.
         c.   Forty percent (40%) deciduous species (canopy). Canopy trees generally defined as species such as oaks, maples, ash, etc., that are considered canopy. Minimum size for canopy, deciduous trees shall be 2.5 inch caliper.
      6.   Shrubs: Shrubs shall be made up of the following:
         a.   Thirty percent (30%) evergreen species.
         b.   Seventy percent (70%) deciduous species.
         c.   Shrub species shall be chosen that can reasonably be expected to create an opaque visual screen at least six feet (6') high within five (5) growing seasons.
      7.   Solid Wall Or Fence: The installation of a six foot (6') high solid wall or fence within the landscape buffer shall reduce the requirement of the landscape buffer to:
         a.   Minimum width: Fifteen feet (15').
         b.   One tree per fifty (50) linear feet of landscape buffer.
         c.   One shrub per ten (10) linear feet of landscape buffer.
      8.   Placement Of Plants: The exact placement of required plants and structures shall be the decision of each user except that the following requirements shall be satisfied:
         a.   All buffer yard areas shall be seeded with lawn, ground cover or prairie grass unless a natural ground cover is already established.
      9.   Permitted Uses In Landscape Buffer: The following items shall be permitted within the landscape buffer, provided that the total width of the landscape buffer is maintained, no plant material is eliminated, and all other regulations of this chapter are met:
         a.   Sidewalks, trails and bike paths; and
         b.   Stormwater management facilities provided they do not interfere with the performance and maintenance of the buffer area.
In no event, however, shall any other structure be permitted in buffer yards, except: fences or walls as provided for in this subsection; signs as provided for in this section; and driveway or street serving as access to a site or lot as approved by the city plan commission, provided that the access does not unreasonably encroach on the width of the buffer yard, and is not located within seventy feet (70') of a street intersection or of another drive, and no pavement serving as access be located closer than ten feet (10') to an adjacent property line.
   K.   Landscaping; Interior Of Parking Lots:
      1.   A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of impervious interior of parking lot area to be dedicated to green space.
      2.   A minimum of one tree shall be provided per twenty five (25) parking spaces, with each parking space to be within fifty feet (50') of a tree. Each tree shall have a minimum of one hundred sixty (160) square feet of landscaped area.
      3.   Stormwater best management practices (BMP) are encouraged to be placed between parking aisles, at the end of drive aisles, or around the perimeter of the parking lot. Landscape islands with notched curbs (to allow stormwater) which contain native plants or deep rooted perennial plants are preferred.
   L.   Landscaping/Screening; Perimeter Of Parking Lots:
      1.   Any side of a parking lot or loading area which abuts a public right of way or public walkway shall be screened by one of the architectural and/or landscape elements described in this subsection. Any of the following screening methods may be used singly or in combination, provided clear vision areas are maintained:
         a.   Type I; Architectural Screen: Walls used as a screening device shall be constructed of permanent, low maintenance materials such as concrete, brick, or architectural block. Such screens shall have minimum eighty percent (80%) opacity. Wire or chainlink fencing, painted or stained wood screens and unpatterned or unpainted concrete or concrete block shall not be permitted. Architectural screens shall not be less than thirty six inches (36") nor greater than forty eight inches (48") in height. An architectural screen may be placed at the lot line. A two foot (2') minimum buffer shall be provided between the architectural screen and the parking or loading area to accommodate the overhang of cars and protect the wall wherever cars are likely to park adjacent to the wall.
         b.   Type II; Landscape Buffer: A minimum five foot (5') wide landscape buffer shall be provided. The buffer shall have a minimum height of three feet (3') when planted, and shall be maintained to form a minimum visual screen of a maximum of four feet (4') in height with eighty percent (80%) summer opacity within three (3) years after planting. The buffer shall be planted with a minimum of one canopy tree per thirty five (35) linear feet and one shrub per five (5) linear feet of lot frontage, or fraction thereof.
   M.   Landscaping; General:
      1.   At least seventy percent (70%) of new plantings shall be species native (or cultivars of natives) to Illinois, including those plantings within landscape buffers and parking lots.
      2.   Managed stands of native plants, ornamental grasses, or shrubs, including plants that function in a stormwater BMP, exceeding twelve inches (12") in height are permitted provided they are maintained free of turf weeds, noxious weeds, invasive plants, and nuisance plants, are kept at least four feet (4') from a property line, and do not impair sight distance, or constitute a public nuisance to the public or residents and occupants of the immediate vicinity.
   N.   Existing Tree Protection And Replacement:
      1.   The applicant shall identify all existing trees in a tree protection plan. The plan shall include:
         a.   Identify the location, size and species of all existing trees or groups of trees over three inch (3") caliper. Trees shall be identified by botanical/common names and applicable size.
         b.   Trees to be removed or altered in any way shall be marked in the field and matched on the tree plan. Number of trees, species, and sizes (diameter breast height - dbh) shall be identified on the plan.
         c.   Delineation of all construction zone limits.
         d.   Provide a protection program defining construction methods that will be incorporated to protect trees during and after construction. Methods should include, but not be limited to, barriers, signs, soil stabilization, and contractor notices.
         e.   Identify the size and number of replacement plantings. Replacement plantings shall be calculated with the following:
            (1)   One replacement tree for every tree removed larger than three inch (3") caliper, with an additional one replacement tree for every nine inches (9") of total caliper of trees removed larger than three inch (3") caliper. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of 1.5 inch caliper for understory trees and 2.5 inch caliper for canopy trees. Tree replacements can be used in required landscape buffers and parking lots as required elsewhere in this section.
         f.   Provide plans for supervising and/or monitoring implementation of any required tree protection or replacement measures.
         g.   The name and qualifications of the person responsible for preparing the tree plan.
   O.   Signs: The signage provisions of the mixed use transportation district supplement the sign regulations of chapter 10 of this title. Within the mixed use transportation district, signs permitted in nonresidential zoning districts (subsection 11-10-3B of this title) shall be permitted in the nonresidential areas of the district under the following conditions and upon obtaining all proper permits:
      1.   On Premises Signs: On premises signs provided that:
         a.   On premises signs shall not exceed the sum of two (2) square feet for each linear foot of sign frontage, with the maximum square footage of all on premises signs on a lot not exceeding three hundred (300) square feet.
         b.   The maximum square footage of individual freestanding on premises signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
         c.   Freestanding signs must be monument style with a base affixed to the ground.
         d.   The maximum height of a freestanding on premises sign shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') or the height of the ground story, whichever is less.
         e.   No portion of a freestanding sign shall extend beyond the property line of the zone lot upon which it is located.
         f.   The maximum number of freestanding on premises signs shall not exceed two (2) per lot.
         g.   The maximum square footage of individual building on premises signs shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
         h.   The maximum number of building on premises signs shall not exceed five (5) per lot.
      2.   Off Premises Signs: Off premises signs (billboards), containing a commercial message, shall not be permitted within the mixed use transportation district.
      3.   Design: All signs within the mixed use transportation district shall be complementary in their use of color, shape, and material.
   P.   Stormwater: The stormwater provisions of the mixed use transportation district supplement the stormwater control regulations of title 6, chapter 14 of this code.
      1.   Replicating Predevelopment Hydrology: Stormwater management designs shall preserve the natural hydrologic functions, stream channel characteristics, and groundwater recharge of the predeveloped site, to the extent practical. This shall be accomplished by treating runoff at the source, disconnecting impervious surfaces, preserving or enhancing natural flow paths and natural cover, preserving or enhancing natural open spaces and riparian areas, and other measures that replicate predevelopment hydrologic conditions.
      2.   Water Quality Criteria:
         a.   Postdevelopment runoff that is not permanently removed through the application of the runoff reduction criterion shall be captured and treated in a water quality BMP to prevent or minimize water quality impacts from land development. The design and selection of these BMPs shall comply with the "Maryland Stormwater Design Manual", volumes I and II (October 2000; effective date July 1, 2001) or other approved design manual.
         b.   The applicant shall comply with the following criteria:
            Water Quality Volume Standard: Structural and nonstructural practices shall be designed to capture and treat the site's water quality volume (WQv). The WQv shall be computed as follows, unless another volume is specified elsewhere in this section.
               WQv = [P x Rv x A]/12, where:
            P = Rainfall depth generated by the 90 percent storm event (inches)
            Rv = Site runoff coefficient
            Where:
            Rv = 0.05 + 0.009(I) where I is percent impervious cover
            A = Area draining to stormwater BMP (acres)
      3.   Maintenance Plan: Prior to approval of a stormwater management design plan, the applicant shall submit a maintenance agreement and maintenance plan in accordance with the following:
         a.   Designate Responsible Party: Designate for the land development the owner, governmental agency, or other legally established entity (responsible party) which shall be permanently responsible for maintenance of the structural or nonstructural measures required by the plan.
         b.   Pass Responsibility To Successors: Pass the responsibility for such maintenance to successors in title.
         c.   Right Of Entry For Stormwater Authority: Grant the right of entry for the purposes of inspecting all stormwater BMPs at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner. This includes the right to enter a property when there is a reasonable basis to believe that a violation of this section is occurring or has occurred and to enter when necessary for abatement of a public nuisance or correction of a violation of this section.
         d.   Maintenance Plan: Ensure the continued performance of the maintenance obligations required by the plan and this section through a maintenance plan (which may be an attachment to the actual maintenance agreement). The plan shall include a list of inspection and maintenance tasks, a schedule for routine inspection and maintenance, and actions to be taken when maintenance is required.
   Q.   Development Area Plan: The preparation of a development area plan, or area plan, by interested persons or the city, and adoption by the city plan commission and city council shall be required before any development may commence in the mixed use transportation zoning district. The purpose of the area plan is to supplement the regulations in this zoning district by adopting and adhering to a more detailed plan for all or a portion of the district prior to development. The area plan is intended to incorporate a mix of related uses, and provide for appropriate site, building, circulation, parking, lighting, streetscaping, landscaping, signage, and stormwater design standards, consistent with the intent of the city's comprehensive plan and the spirit and intent of this zoning ordinance.
      1.   Preparation And Adoption Of The Development Area Plan:
         a.   The city plan commission shall cause to be prepared a development area plan for the mixed use transportation district with input and participation from city residents, stakeholders, and other interested persons.
         b.   The city plan commission shall hold a public hearing on the area plan. Notice and publication of such public hearing shall conform to the procedure for hearings on amendments prescribed in section 11-14-4 of this title. When the city plan commission has taken official action to approve the area plan, it shall then be submitted to the city council for their consideration and action. The city plan commission's approval and recommendations shall be accompanied by a report stating the reasons for approval and that the area plan meets the requirements of the mixed use transportation district as set forth in this section.
      2.   Amendments To The Development Area Plan:
         a.   The city council may, by zoning ordinance, amend the development area plan at any time.
         b.   Amendment of the area plan also may be initiated by the owner or owners of record or the contract purchasers by an application with the proposed area plan, accompanied by the required fee, and filed with the zoning administrator. The application must be filed at least twenty (20) days prior to the city plan commission meeting at which it is to be first considered.
         c.   Amendment of the area plan shall be referred to the city plan commission for study and report and for public hearing. Notice and publication of such public hearing shall conform to the procedure for hearings on amendments prescribed in section 11-14-4 of this title. When the city plan commission has taken official action to approve or disapprove the plan amendment, it shall then be submitted to the city council for their consideration and action. The city plan commission's approval or disapproval shall be accompanied by a report stating the reasons for approval or disapproval and that the application either meets or does not meet the requirements of the mixed use transportation district as set forth in this section.
      3.   Development Area Plan And Amendment Submittal Requirements:
         a.   Development area plans shall be prepared at a scale no smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100').
         b.   The plans shall include the following:
            (1)   The name of the proposed development area plan development.
            (2)   Scale, north arrow and the date drawn.
            (3)   Proposed uses and development of the development area.
            (4)   Boundaries, dimensions, and area of the development area.
            (5)   Location of the development area in relation to the surrounding uses, buildings and zoning.
            (6)   Location of the development area in relation to major thoroughfares, and any roadways or drives connecting the development area to those major thoroughfares.
            (7)   Names of adjacent subdivisions, layout of streets (with names and rights of way widths), connections with adjoining platted streets, location and widths of adjoining alleys, easements and public sidewalks, and location and dimensions of all existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and supply facilities within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the development area.
            (8)   Existing conditions in the development area showing all easements, streets, drives or alleys, bridges, and existing structures.
            (9)   Existing topography (at least 5 foot contour intervals). All topographic data shall directly relate to USGS data.
            (10)   Boundary lines of school districts, fire districts, and municipal limits must be identified on the plan where applicable.
            (11)   General plan layout of the development area showing proposed land uses, streets, parking areas, open space areas, sidewalks and highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities for future construction, with significant dimensions indicated where appropriate to clarify the plan.
            (12)   All areas must be clearly labeled as to the proposed use and all parcels of lands to be dedicated or reserved for public use or for use in common by property owners in the development area shall be indicated on the plan dedication or reservation.
            (13)   Proposed stages of development.
            (14)   Site plan data, if required by the city plan commission, shall include the items below:
               (A)   The total gross land area of the development area in acres.
               (B)   The breakdown of total gross land area by land use type, such as detached residential homes, attached residential townhomes, retail, offices, and mixed use buildings, open space, civic uses such as government, churches and schools, etc.
               (C)   Residential data:
                  i.   The estimated total residential units by type of unit.
                  ii.   The average square feet of residential lots per each type of residential unit.
                  iii.   The amount of nonresidential land area by type of use.
                  iv.   The total parking for residential use and the parking ratio per dwelling unit for each type of residential unit.
               (D)   Commercial/mixed use data:
                  i.   The estimated total building square footage by type of commercial use.
                  ii.   The percentage of lot building coverage by type of commercial use.
                  iii.   The total parking for commercial use and the parking ratio per floor area for each type of use.
            (15)   Any additional information deemed necessary by the zoning administrator to adequately illustrate the planned development.
      4.   Building Design Submittal Requirements:
         a.   Building Architecture: The development area plan shall identify architectural standards for the development area utilizing text and appropriate graphics to define architectural treatments.
         b.   Commercial/Mixed Use And Civic Buildings: For commercial/mixed use and civic buildings, the architectural standards shall include definitions of the architectural treatment for the following:
            (1)   Four-sided design.
            (2)   Signage and design elements.
            (3)   Building height and transition.
            (4)   Building materials.
            (5)   Use of brick and stone.
            (6)   Building color.
            (7)   Building modulation and articulation.
            (8)   Building scale.
            (9)   Parapets and cornices.
            (10)   Pitched roofs and eaves.
            (11)   Gutters, downspouts, and scuppers.
            (12)   Customer and public entrances.
            (13)   Windows.
            (14)   Glazing.
            (15)   Awnings.
            (16)   Canopy lighting.
            (17)   Building mounted lighting.
         c.   Residential Buildings: For residential buildings, the architectural standards shall include definitions of the architectural treatment for the following:
            (1)   Building variety.
            (2)   Building character.
            (3)   Four-sided design.
            (4)   Building height and transition.
            (5)   Building length.
            (6)   Building materials.
            (7)   Roof materials.
            (8)   Use of brick and stone.
            (9)   Building modulation.
            (10)   Building articulation.
            (11)   Parapets and cornices.
            (12)   Pitched roofs.
            (13)   Building fronts and entries.
            (14)   Windows.
            (15)   Garage doors.
            (16)   Accessory structures.
      5.   Parking Submittal Requirements:
         a.   A parking demand study shall be included as part of the development area plan. The parking demand study shall include:
            (1)   Location of parking spaces, loading spaces, stacking areas, and parking structures, as well as on site circulation for automobiles, pedestrians, and bicycles.
            (2)   Demonstration of how the plan complies with, or varies from, applicable standards of this section, and how any variations from this section either to reduce the number of required parking spaces or exceed the required parking were calculated and upon what assumptions such calculations were based.
            (3)   All entrances and exits for any structured parking and the relationship between parking lots or structures and the circulation.
            (4)   Use, number, location, and typical dimensions of parking and loading for various vehicle types including passenger vehicles, trucks, vehicles for mobility impaired persons, motorcycles, buses, other transit vehicles, and bicycles.
            (5)   Phasing plan for the construction of parking facilities and any interim facilities planned.
            (6)   Such other information as determined by the zoning administrator to be necessary to process the parking demand study.
      6.   Streetscaping Submittal Requirements:
         a.   Streetscape standards shall include for all proposed streets within the development area plan the following:
            (1)   Various street type standards with widths of traffic lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, trees and furniture zones.
            (2)   Maximum street tree spacing and recommended species.
            (3)   Spacing and architectural style of light fixtures.
            (4)   Special paving styles.
            (5)   Architectural styles of waste receptacles, benches, and other streetscape furniture elements.
      7.   Landscaping/Open Space Submittal Requirements:
         a.   An overall concept landscape plan shall be developed showing general location, quantity, and species of landscape planting including buffers, interior parking lot, parking lot perimeter, streetscape, and overall plantings.
      8.   Signage Submittal Requirements:
         a.   Design guidelines for all signage shall include definitions for materials, colors, size, and locations. (Ord. 7333, 10-24-2012; amd. Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7743, 2-12-2020; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7879, 4-12-2023; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-15: M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the M-1, light industrial district is to encourage the development and redevelopment of those areas which are designated as industrial on the city's future land use map. The M-1 district is further intended to allow for light industrial and selected intensive industrial uses.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The M-1 district is designed to allow a wide range of light manufacturing, storage and wholesale uses. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
      2.   Investigation and security services (uses within NAICS code 5616).
      3.   Services to buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 5617).
      4.   Other support services (uses within NAICS code 5619).
   Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Center.
   Adult-Use Cannabis Infuser Organization or Infuser.
   Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower.
   Adult-Use Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor.
   Adult-Use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter.
   Ambulance services (uses within NAICS code 621910).
   Apparel manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 315).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      2.   Golf courses and country clubs (uses within NAICS code 71391).
      3.   Marinas (uses within NAICS code 71393).
      4.   Fitness and recreation sports centers (uses within NAICS code 713940).
      5.   Parks.
   Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 312).
   Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (uses within NAICS code 444).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (co-use) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      3.   Telephone exchange.
      4.   Telephone transmission equipment structure.
   Computer and electronic product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 334).
   Construction (uses within NAICS code 23).
   Converted paper product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3222).
   Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
      1.   Depository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 5221) including freestanding automated teller machines.
      2.   Nondepository credit intermediation, including only the following:
         a.   Credit card issuing (uses within NAICS code 52221).
         b.   Sales financing (uses within NAICS code 52222).
         c.   Other nondepository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 52229 except pawnshops).
   Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 335).
   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
   Fabricated metal product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 332).
   Food manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Animal food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3111).
      2.   Grain and oilseed milling (uses within NAICS code 3112).
      3.   Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3113).
      4.   Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3114).
      5.   Dairy product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3115).
      6.   Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3118).
      7.   Other food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3119).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Full service restaurants (uses within NAICS code 7221), including drive-through facilities.
      2.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222), including drive-through facilities.
      3.   Special food services (uses within NAICS code 7223).
   Furniture and home furnishings stores (uses within NAICS code 442).
   Furniture and related product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 337).
   Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
   Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production (uses within NAICS code 1114).
   Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
   Leather and allied product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 316).
   Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing miniwarehouses and self-storage units (uses within NAICS code 53113).
   Machinery manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 333).
   Marijuana stores, medical or recreational (uses within NAICS code 453998).
   Medical and diagnostic laboratories (uses within NAICS code 6215).
   Miscellaneous manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 339).
   Miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
      1.   Manufactured (mobile) home dealers (uses within NAICS code 45393).
      2.   All other miscellaneous store retailers (uses within NAICS code 45399).
   Motion picture and sound recording industries including only the following:
      1.   Motion picture and video production (uses within NAICS code 51211).
      2.   Motion picture and video distribution (uses within NAICS code 51212).
      3.   Postproduction services and other motion picture and video industries (uses within NAICS code 51219).
      4.   Sound recording industries (uses within NAICS code 5122).
   Motor vehicle and parts dealers including only the following:
      1.   Used car dealers (uses within NAICS code 441120).
      2.   Boat dealers (uses within NAICS code 441222).
      3.   Tire dealers (uses within NAICS code 441320).
   Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Clay product and refractory manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3271).
      2.   Glass and glass product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3272).
   Nonstore retailers (uses within NAICS code 454).
   Personal and laundry services:
      1.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (uses within NAICS code 8123).
      2.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 812930).
   Printing and related support activities (uses within NAICS code 323).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
      2.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      3.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      4.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      5.   Scientific research and development services (uses within NAICS code 5417).
      6.   All other professional, scientific and technical services (uses within NAICS code 5419).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
   Publishing industries (uses within NAICS code 511).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Rental and leasing services including only the following:
      1.   General rental center (uses within NAICS code 5323).
      2.   Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 5324).
   Repair and maintenance including only the following:
      1.   Automotive repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8111).
      2.   Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8112).
      3.   Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8113).
      4.   Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8114).
   Roadside produce stand (a use within NAICS code 445230).
   Technical and trade schools (uses within NAICS code 6115).
   Transportation and warehousing (uses within NAICS codes 48 and 49) (except stockyards [a use within NAICS code 488999] and air transportation [uses within NAICS code 481]).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
      2.   Water treatment plants.
   Wholesale trade including only the following:
      1.   Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses with NAICS code 4231).
      2.   Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4232).
      3.   Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4233).
      4.   Professional commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4234).
      5.   Metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4235).
      6.   Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4236).
      7.   Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4237).
      8.   Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4238).
      9.   Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers including only the following:
         a.   Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42391).
         b.   Toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42392).
         c.   Jewelry, watch, precious stone, and precious metal merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42394).
         d.   Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42399).
   Wood product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 321).
   All other telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the M-1 district.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the M-1 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Microwave tower.
      2.   Radio/television tower.
      3.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      4.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Concrete pipe, brick, and block manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 32733).
   Kennels (a use within NAICS code 812910).
   Major public and private utilities, including power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses (uses within NAICS code 221).
   Mining (uses within NAICS code 21).
   Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3254).
   Ready mix concrete manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 327230).
   Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42393) based on the criteria in subsection 11-7-1H of this title.
   Small wind energy systems.
   Used car dealers (uses within NAICS code 44112).
   Waste collection (uses within NAICS code 5621).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
20,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
100 feet
Minimum lot depth
100 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
None, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 25 feet
Minimum rear yard
5 feet, unless the rear of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet
Screening required
Any tract of land adjacent to a residential zoning district or adjacent to a street shall provide screening along the lot line that abuts the adjacent residentially zoned lot or street. The screening shall be in the form of evergreen plant material and/or a decorative wall with a minimum height of 4 feet. Such screening shall be reviewed and approved by the plan commission who may require the screen to be up to 6 feet high between any industrially zoned lot and an adjacent residentially zoned lot
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
3 stories or 45 feet
Maximum building coverage
60 percent
Minimum district size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7333, 10-24-2012; Ord. 7373, 10-9- 2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7743, 2-12-2020; Ord. 7755, 4-23-2020; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-16: M-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the M-2, general industrial district is to encourage the development and redevelopment of selected areas that are designated as industrial on the city's future land use map. The M-2 district is further intended to allow for light industrial and selected intensive industrial uses.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The M-2 district is designed to allow a wide range of light manufacturing, wholesale and medium intensity industrial uses. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
      2.   Investigation and security services (uses within NAICS code 5616).
      3.   Services to buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 5617).
      4.   Other support services (uses within NAICS code 5619).
   Apparel manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 315).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      2.   Marinas (uses within NAICS code 71393).
      3.   Parks.
   Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 312).
   Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (uses within NAICS code 444).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (co-use) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      3.   Telephone exchange.
      4.   Telephone transmission equipment structure.
   Computer and electronic product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 334).
   Construction (uses within NAICS code 23).
   Converted paper product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3222).
   Dry cleaning and laundry services (uses within NAICS code 8123).
   Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 335).
   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
   Fabricated metal product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 332).
   Food manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Animal food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3111).
      2.   Grain and oilseed milling (uses within NAICS code 3112).
      3.   Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3113).
      4.   Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3114).
      5.   Dairy product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3115).
      6.   Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3118).
      7.   Other food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3119).
   Furniture and home furnishings stores (uses within NAICS code 442).
   Furniture and related product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 337).
   Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
   Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production (uses within NAICS code 1114).
   Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
   Leather and allied product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 316).
   Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing miniwarehouses and self-storage units (uses within NAICS code 53113).
   Machinery manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 333).
   Medical and diagnostic laboratories (uses within NAICS code 6215).
   Miscellaneous manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 339).
   Miscellaneous store retailers including only the following:
      1.   Manufactured (mobile) home dealers (uses within NAICS code 45393).
      2.   All other miscellaneous store retailers (uses within NAICS code 45399).
   Motion picture and sound recording industries including only the following:
      1.   Motion picture and video production (uses within NAICS code 51211).
      2.   Motion picture and video distribution (uses within NAICS code 51212).
      3.   Postproduction services and other motion picture and video industries (uses within NAICS code 51219).
      4.   Sound recording industries (uses within NAICS code 5122).
   Motor vehicle parts (used) wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 421140) and recyclable material wholesalers (NAICS code 421930) based on the criteria in subsection 11-7-1H of this title.
   Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Clay product and refractory manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3271).
      2.   Glass and glass product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3272).
   Nonstore retailers (uses within NAICS code 454).
   Paper manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 322).
   Personal and laundry services.
      1.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (uses within NAICS code 8123).
      2.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 812930).
   Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3254).
   Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 326).
   Primary metal manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 331).
   Printing and related support activities (uses within NAICS code 323).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
      2.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      3.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      4.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      5.   Scientific research and development services (uses within NAICS code 5417).
      6.   All other professional, scientific and technical services (uses within NAICS code 5419).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
   Publishing industries (uses within NAICS code 511).
   Rental and leasing services including only the following:
      1.   General rental center (uses within NAICS code 5323).
      2.   Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 5324).
   Repair and maintenance including only the following:
      1.   Automotive repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8111).
      2.   Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8112).
      3.   Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance (uses within NAICS code 8113).
   Technical and trade schools (uses within NAICS code 6115).
   Textile mills (uses within NAICS code 313).
   Textile product mills (uses within NAICS code 314).
   Transportation and warehousing (uses within NAICS codes 48 and 49) (except stockyards [a use within NAICS code 488999] and air transportation [uses within NAICS code 481]).
   Transportation equipment manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 336).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
      2.   Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses excluding solar electric power generation and wind electric power generation which shall be special uses within this zoning district (uses within NAICS code 221 except NAICS codes 221115).
   Waste collection (uses within NAICS code 5621).
   Wholesale trade including only the following:
      1.   Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4231).
      2.   Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4232).
      3.   Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4233).
      4.   Professional commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4234).
      5.   Metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4235).
      6.   Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4236).
      7.   Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4237).
      8.   Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4238).
      9.   Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers including only the following:
         a.   Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42391).
         b.   Toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42392).
         c.   Jewelry, watch, precious stone, and precious metal merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42394).
         d.   Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42399).
   Wood product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 321).
   All other telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the M-2 district.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the M-2 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Air transportation (uses within NAICS code 481).
   Aircraft dealers (a use within NAICS code 441229).
   An adult oriented business as defined in title 4, chapter 16 of this code.
   Animal slaughtering and processing (uses within NAICS code 3116).
   Cement and concrete product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3273).
   Chemical manufacturing (all uses within NAICS code 325 except those uses in 3254).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Microwave tower.
      2.   Radio/television tower.
      3.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      4.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Lime and gypsum product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3274).
   Mining (uses within NAICS code 21).
   Other activities related to credit intermediation including only:
      1.   Payday loan companies (a use within NAICS code 52239) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-3D of this title).
      2.   Check cashing establishments (a use within NAICS code 52239) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-3D of this title).
      3.   Title loan companies (a use within NAICS code 52239) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-3D of this title).
   Other nondepository credit intermediation including only:
   Pawnshops and similar uses within NAICS code 52229 (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-3D of this title).
   Other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3279).
   Petroleum and coal products manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 324).
   Small wind energy systems.
   Solid waste landfill (uses within NAICS code 5622).
   Stockyards (a use within NAICS code 488999).
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
40,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
150 feet
Minimum lot depth
150 feet
Minimum front yard
25 feet
Minimum street side yard
15 feet
Minimum side yard
None, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 25 feet
Minimum rear yard
5 feet, unless the rear of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet
Screening required
Any tract of land adjacent to a residential zoning district or adjacent to a street shall provide screening along the lot line that abuts the adjacent residentially zoned lot or street. The screening shall be in the form of evergreen plant material and/or a decorative wall with a minimum height of 4 feet. Such screening shall be reviewed and approved by the plan commission who may require the screen to be up to 6 feet high between any industrially zoned lot and an adjacent residentially zoned lot
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
6 stories or 90 feet
Maximum building coverage
50 percent
Minimum district size
10 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7333, 10-24-2012; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-17: M-3, MINING DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The purpose of the M-3, mining district is to encourage the continued use of selected areas that are designated as industrial on the city's future land use map and have historically been used for mining purposes.
   B.   Permitted Uses: The M-3 district is designed to allow for selected mining activities and closely associated uses. Buildings, structures and land may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Cement and concrete product manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Ready mix concrete manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 327230).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (co-use) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      3.   Telephone exchange.
      4.   Telephone transmission equipment structure.
   Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
   Lime and gypsum product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3274).
   Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (uses within NAICS code 2123).
   Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Clay product and refractory manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3271).
      2.   Glass and glass product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3272).
   Pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3253).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      3.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
   Support activities for mining (uses within NAICS code 213).
   Transportation and warehousing (uses within NAICS codes 48 and 49) (except stockyards [a use within NAICS code 488999] and air transportation [uses within NAICS code 481]).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   All other telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   C.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the M-3 district.
   D.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the M-3 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Coal mining (uses within NAICS code 2121).
   Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses (uses within NAICS code 221).
   Metal ore mining (uses within NAICS code 2122).
   Oil and gas extraction (uses within NAICS code 211).
   Other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3279).
   Small wind energy systems.
   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   F.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
40,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
200 feet
Minimum lot depth
200 feet
Minimum front yard
50 feet
Minimum street side yard
50 feet
Minimum side yard
50 feet, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 100 feet
Minimum rear yard
50 feet, unless the side of the lot abuts land zoned residential in which case there shall be a side yard of at least 100 feet
Screening required
Any tract of land adjacent to a residential zoning district shall provide screening along the lot line that abuts the adjacent residentially zoned lot or street. The screening shall be in the form of evergreen plant material and/or a decorative wall with a minimum height of 4 feet. Such screening shall be reviewed and approved by the plan commission who may require the screen to be up to 8 feet high between any industrially zoned lot and an adjacent residentially zoned lot
Maximum building height
6 stories or 90 feet
Maximum building coverage
40 percent
Minimum district size
40 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7333, 10-24-2012; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)

11-5-18: M-4, PLANNED BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT:

   A.   Purpose: The M-4, planned business park district is intended to render portions of the city suitable for modern business park facilities of integrated design in appropriate locations to serve mixed commercial/office/industrial land uses without creating deleterious impacts upon land within and adjoining said district. This district shall be considered consistent with the business land use designation on the city's future land use map.
   B.   Procedure: The following procedure shall be used for approving an M-4 district:
      1.   The owner or owners of any contiguous tract of land comprising an area of not less than one hundred (100) acres may submit to the city council a plan for the use and development of all or part of such tract for the purposes of and meeting the requirements set forth in this section. The plan shall be referred to the city plan commission for study and report and for public hearing. Notice and publication of such public hearing shall conform to the procedure for hearings on amendments prescribed in section 11-14-4 of this title. If the city plan commission approves the plans, they shall then be submitted to the city council for their consideration and action. The city plan commission's approval and recommendations shall be accompanied by a report stating the reasons for approval and that the application meets the requirements of the M-4 district as set forth in this code.
      2.   In order that the purpose of this district may be realized, the land and buildings and appurtenant facilities shall be in single ownership, or under the management or supervision of a central authority, or otherwise subject to such supervisory lease or ownership control as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
      3.   Within the M-4 district, the business park shall be designed as a whole, unified project in compliance with the following requirements, and if built in stages, each stage shall conform with the approved plan and the following:
         a.   A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the request for M-4 zoning. Said landscaping plan shall detail all planned open space, common areas and landscaping schemes. Furthermore, a description of the covenants or other legal guarantees to be used for maintenance of nonpublic areas shall be provided. Efforts shall be made to assure the proper buffering of uses, both within the M-4 district as well as for contiguous property, through the use of landscaping and the integration of natural features.
         b.   All planned infrastructure improvements shall be built in accordance to the requirements specified in title 12, "Subdivision Regulations", of this code. Furthermore, the submission of engineering plans and a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be required with the M-4 district classification request, regardless of whether a plat needs to be filed as stipulated in section 12-2-1 of this code.
   C.   Permitted Uses: The M-4 district is designed to allow for selected commercial and industrial activities and closely associated uses. Buildings, structures and land may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   Administrative and support services including only the following:
      1.   Office administrative services (uses within NAICS code 5611).
      2.   Employment services (uses within NAICS code 5613).
      3.   Business support services (uses within NAICS code 5614).
      4.   Travel agencies (uses within NAICS code 561510).
      5.   Investigation and security services (uses within NAICS code 5616).
      6.   Services to buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 5617).
      7.   Other support services (uses within NAICS code 5619).
   Apparel manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 315).
   Arts, entertainment and recreation including only the following:
      1.   Performing arts companies (uses within NAICS code 7111).
      2.   Promoters of performing arts, sports and similar events (uses within NAICS code 7113).
      3.   Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers and other public figures (uses within NAICS code 7114).
      4.   Independent artists, writers and performers (uses within NAICS code 7115).
      5.   Museums, historical sites and similar institutions (uses within NAICS code 712).
      6.   Fitness center (uses within NAICS code 713940).
      7.   Parks and playgrounds.
   Broadcasting and telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Radio and television broadcasting (uses within NAICS code 5131).
      2.   Cable networks and program distribution (uses within NAICS code 5132).
   Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (uses within NAICS code 444).
   Clothing and clothing accessories stores (uses within NAICS code 448).
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Telecommunications facility (co-use) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      2.   Telecommunications facility (stealth) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      3.   Telephone exchange.
      4.   Telephone transmission equipment structure.
   Computer and electronic product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 334).
   Construction (uses within NAICS code 23).
   Converted paper product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3222).
   Couriers and messengers (uses within NAICS code 492).
   Credit intermediation and related activities including only the following:
      1.   Depository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 5221) including freestanding automated teller machines.
      2.   Nondepository credit intermediation, including only the following:
         a.   Credit card issuing (uses within NAICS code 52221).
         b.   Sales financing (uses within NAICS code 52222).
         c.   Other nondepository credit intermediation (uses within NAICS code 52229 except pawnshops).
   Educational services (uses within NAICS code 611 except flight training schools).
   Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 335).
   Electronics and appliance stores (uses within NAICS code 443).
   Fabricated metal product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 332).
   Food and beverage stores (uses within NAICS code 445).
   Food manufacturing including only the following:
      1.   Grain and oilseed milling (uses within NAICS code 3112).
      2.   Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3113).
      3.   Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3114).
      4.   Dairy product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3115).
      5.   Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3118).
      6.   Other food manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 3119).
   Food services and drinking places including only the following:
      1.   Full service restaurants, including drive-through facilities, except restaurants with outdoor seating areas (uses within NAICS code 7221 except restaurants with outdoor seating areas).
      2.   Limited service eating places (uses within NAICS code 7222), including drive-through facilities.
      3.   Special food services (uses within NAICS code 7223).
      4.   Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (uses within NAICS code 7224).
   Furniture and home furnishings stores (uses within NAICS code 442).
   Furniture and related product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 337).
   Gasoline stations (uses within NAICS code 447).
   General merchandise stores including only the following:
      1.   Department stores (uses within NAICS code 4521).
      2.   Other general merchandise stores (uses within NAICS code 4529).
   Health and personal care stores (uses within NAICS code 446).
   Healthcare and social assistance including only the following:
      1.   Medical and diagnostic laboratories (uses within NAICS code 6215).
      2.   Ambulance services (uses within NAICS code 621910).
      3.   Individual and family services (uses within NAICS code 6241).
      4.   Vocational rehabilitation services (uses within NAICS code 6243).
   Information services and data processing services (uses within NAICS code 514).
   Insurance carriers and related activities (uses within NAICS code 524).
   Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals (uses within NAICS code 519130).
   Leather and allied product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 316).
   Local messengers and local delivery (uses within NAICS code 4922).
   Machinery manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 333).
   Management of companies and enterprises (uses within NAICS code 551).
   Miscellaneous store retailers (uses within NAICS code 453).
   Motion picture theaters (except drive-ins) (uses within NAICS code 512131).
   Motor vehicle and parts dealers (uses within NAICS code 441 except used car dealers [NAICS code 44112] and aircraft dealers [a use within NAICS code 441229]).
   Motor vehicle towing (uses within NAICS code 48841).
   Personal and laundry services including only the following:
      1.   Personal care services (all uses within NAICS code 8121 except massage parlors and steam or Turkish baths).
      2.   Funeral homes and funeral services (uses within NAICS code 812210).
      3.   Coin operated laundries and dry cleaners (uses within NAICS code 81231).
      4.   Dry cleaning and laundry services (except coin operated) (uses within NAICS code 81232).
      5.   Photofinishing (uses within NAICS code 81292).
      6.   Parking lots and garages (uses within NAICS code 81293).
   Printing and related support activities (uses within NAICS code 323).
   Professional, scientific and technical services including only the following:
      1.   Legal services (uses within NAICS code 5411).
      2.   Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (uses within NAICS code 5412).
      3.   Architectural, engineering and related services (uses within NAICS code 5413).
      4.   Specialized design services (uses within NAICS code 5414).
      5.   Computer systems design and related services (uses within NAICS code 5415).
      6.   Management, scientific and technical consulting services (uses within NAICS code 5416).
      7.   Advertising and related services (uses within NAICS code 5418).
      8.   Marketing research and public opinion polling (uses within NAICS code 54191).
      9.   Photographic services (uses within NAICS code 54192).
   Public administration including only the following:
      1.   Executive, legislative and other general government support (uses within NAICS code 921).
      2.   Courts (uses within NAICS code 92211).
      3.   Police protection (uses within NAICS code 92212).
      4.   Legal counsel and prosecution (uses within NAICS code 92213).
      5.   Fire protection (uses within NAICS code 92216).
      6.   Other justice, public order and safety activities (uses within NAICS code 92219).
   Publishing industries (uses within NAICS code 511).
   Real estate including only the following:
      1.   Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (uses within NAICS code 53111 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing residential buildings and dwelling a use within NAICS code 531110).
      2.   Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) (uses within NAICS code 53112 except equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), primarily leasing nonresidential buildings [except miniwarehouses] a use within NAICS code 531120).
      3.   Offices of real estate agents and brokers (uses within NAICS code 5312).
      4.   Activities related to real estate (uses within NAICS code 5313).
   Religious, grant making, civic, professional and similar organizations (uses within NAICS code 813).
   Rental and leasing services including only the following:
      1.   Passenger car rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53211).
      2.   Formalwear and costume rental (uses within NAICS code 53222).
      3.   Videotape and disk rental (uses within NAICS code 53223).
      4.   Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing (uses within NAICS code 53242).
   Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investments and related activities (uses within NAICS code 523).
   Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores (uses within NAICS code 451).
   Transportation and warehousing (uses within NAICS codes 48 and 49) (except stockyards [a use within NAICS code 488999] and air transportation [uses within NAICS code 481]).
   Utility uses including only the following:
      1.   Minor public and private utilities, including electrical substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.
   Wholesale trade including only the following:
      1.   Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4231).
      2.   Furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4232).
      3.   Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4233).
      4.   Professional commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4234).
      5.   Metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4235).
      6.   Electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4236).
      7.   Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4237).
      8.   Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 4238).
      9.   Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers including only the following:
         a.   Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42391).
         b.   Toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42392).
         c.   Jewelry, watch, precious stone, and precious metal merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42394).
         d.   Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (uses within NAICS code 42399).
   Wood product manufacturing (uses within NAICS code 321).
   All other telecommunications including only the following:
      1.   Dial up internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      2.   Internet service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      3.   Online access service providers, using client supplied telecommunications (a use within NAICS code 517919).
      4.   VoIP service providers, using client supplied telecommunications connections (a use within NAICS code 517919).
   D.   Accessory Uses And Structures: Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the M-4 district.
   E.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed within the M-4 district subject to the criteria established in chapter 11 of this title and the performance standards contained in sections 11-7-1 and 11-7-3 of this title:
   Communication (uses within NAICS code 5133) including only the following:
      1.   Microwave tower.
      2.   Radio/television tower.
      3.   Telecommunications facility (disguised support structure) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
      4.   Telecommunications facility (freestanding) (subject to the criteria in subsection 11-7-1I of this title).
   Major public and private utilities, including wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses (uses within NAICS code 221).
   Small wind energy systems.
   F.   Off Street Parking And Loading Requirements: Off street parking and loading requirements are specified in chapter 9 of this title.
   G.   Dimensional Regulations:
Minimum lot size
No requirement
Minimum lot width
No requirement
Minimum lot depth
No requirement
Minimum front yard
0
Minimum street side yard
0
Minimum side yard
0
Minimum rear yard
0
Gasoline station pumps
Gasoline pumps must be set back 15 feet from any street line; 25 feet from any side or rear lot line; and 50 feet from any residentially zoned land
Maximum building height
7 stories or 90 feet
Minimum district size
100 acres
 
(Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003; amd. Ord. 7333, 10-24-2012; Ord. 7373, 10-9-2013; Ord. 7438, 12-17-2014; Ord. 7776, 9-10-2020; Ord. 7904, 9-27-2023)