Ash Grove City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Commercial and Industrial Districts
Section 405.210 "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
[R.O. 2012 §405.210; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord. No. 855 §1, 9-4-2007]
A.
Purpose. These areas are intended to provide neighborhood services to the residents of their immediate areas. These commercial services are not intended to disrupt the general character of the surrounding residential areas. It is intended that these new areas be developed with appropriate landscaping and screening materials.
B.
Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C.
Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval of the Board of Aldermen on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
E.
Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard. Minimum depth of sixty (60) feet from centerline of street.
2.
Side yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, except that uses other than dwellings shall have a side yard of ten (10) feet plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
3.
Rear yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet in height.
4.
Lot coverage. No structure(s) shall occupy more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
F.
Height Limitation. No principal structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet, and no accessory structure shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
G.
Trash Areas. A trash enclosure six (6) feet in height constructed of brick or stone masonry shall be provided, enclosed on all sides with a solid gate six (6) feet in height providing access to the trash area. Trash enclosed within the enclosure shall not exceed the height of the enclosure. No trash, including discarded oil cans, batteries, signs, tires, etc., shall be stored on the site. All trash areas shall be paved in concrete with curbing.
Section 405.220 "C-2" Highway Commercial District.
[R.O. 2012 §405.220; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord. No. 855 §1, 9-4-2007]
A.
Purpose. These areas are intended to provide service to the community and the traveling public. These uses generally require more space for display and parking and are located on major transportation routes. It is intended that these areas be developed with appropriate landscaping and screening materials.
B.
Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C.
Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval of the Board of Aldermen on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
E.
Yard Requirements And Lot Coverage.
1.
Front yard. Minimum depth of sixty (60) feet from centerline of street.
2.
Side yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, except that uses other than dwellings shall have a side yard of ten (10) feet plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
3.
Rear yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
4.
Lot coverage. No structure(s) shall occupy more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
F.
Height Limitation. No principal structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet, and no accessory structure shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
G.
Trash Areas. A trash enclosure six (6) feet in height constructed of brick or stone masonry shall be provided, enclosed on all sides with a solid gate six (6) feet in height providing access to the trash area. Trash enclosed within the enclosure shall not exceed the height of the enclosure. No trash, including discarded oil cans, batteries, signs, tires, etc., shall be stored on the site. All trash areas shall be paved in concrete with curbing.
Section 405.230 "I-1" Light Industrial District.
[R.O. 2012 §405.230; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
A.
Purpose. This Industrial District is intended to provide an industrial park atmosphere for industries which do not generate noise, odor, dust, vibrations, and other adverse influences on adjacent land uses. These areas should contain considerable landscaped open space and attractive structures which house all of the activities of the individual firms. It is intended that these areas be developed with appropriate landscaping and screening materials.
B.
Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C.
Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval of the Board of Aldermen on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
E.
Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard. Minimum depth of sixty (60) feet from centerline of street.
2.
Side yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, except that uses other than dwellings shall have a side yard of ten (10) feet plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
3.
Rear yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
4.
Lot Coverage. No structure(s) shall occupy more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
F.
Height Limitation. No principal structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet, and no accessory structure shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
Section 405.240 "I-2" Heavy Industrial District.
[R.O. 2012 §405.240; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
A.
Purpose. This district is intended to provide areas for general industrial activity where operations are not totally contained within structures and by the nature of the operations may not be compatible with other urban uses. It is intended that these areas be developed with appropriate landscaping and screening materials.
B.
Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C.
Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval of the Board of Aldermen on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
E.
Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard. Minimum depth of sixty (60) feet from centerline of street.
2.
Side yard. Minimum depth of twenty (20) feet, except that uses other than dwellings shall have a side yard of ten (10) feet plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
3.
Rear yard. Minimum depth of forty (40) feet, plus one (1) foot for every foot by which the building exceeds thirty-five (35) feet.
4.
Lot Coverage. No structure(s) shall occupy more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area.
F.
Height Limitation. No principal structure shall exceed sixty (60) feet, and no accessory structure shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
Section 405.250 Supplementary Industrial District Regulations.
[R.O. 2012 §405.250; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
A.
Prohibited Uses. Those uses are prohibited which may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of odor, dust, smoke, gas or noise, including but not limited to:
1.
Any residential use.
2.
Distillation of bones.
3.
Sanitary land fill, reduction or incineration of trash, garbage, offal, or dead animals.
4.
Fat rendering.
5.
Manufacturing of acid, alcohol, ammonia, bleaching powder, celluloid, chlorine, explosives, gas, glue, pyroxylin, or nitrocellulose.
6.
Slaughtering and dressing of horses, cattle, swine, sheep and goats and disposal of waste from such processing (this is not intended to exclude poultry slaughtering and dressing).
7.
Stockyards.
8.
Any use inconsistent with or expressly prohibited by the ordinances of the City.
B.
Conditional Uses Permitted.
1.
The owner, or owners, of any contiguous and compact tract of land containing not less than five (5) acres may submit to the Board of Aldermen a petition for the rezoning and subsequent exclusive use and development of all of such tract of land as a Planned Industrial Park District. The petition submitted shall be referred to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for study, hearing, and report as provided by law.
2.
In a Planned Industrial District, no building, structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, or altered until such use, erection, construction, reconstruction or alteration shall have been specifically authorized by the Governing Body, after study and recommendation by the City Planning and Zoning Commission.
3.
Any industrial use, upon approval of the Board of Aldermen, shall be permitted in a Planned Industrial Park District provided no nuisance shall result with regard to: smoke and other particulate matter, noise, odor, fire and explosive hazard, gases, glare or heat, vibration and water pollution, or other factors detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the area.
4.
The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall satisfy themselves that the conditions listed above are met before recommending approval of any use in a Planned Industrial Park District. Pursuant to this Section, the applicant shall be required to furnish:
a.
Data describing all processes and equipment involved in the proposed use.
b.
Plans showing location and design of structures, delivery points, loading areas, walls, fences, screen planting, signs, lighting devices and pedestrian walls.
c.
Plans illustrating adequate off-street parking in accordance to standards established by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
d.
Traffic routing system so designed as to minimize nuisance effects due to the generation of traffic to and from the use.
e.
Comprehensive landscaping plan.
f.
Any other information to the Planning and Zoning Commission may need to adequately consider the effect that the proposed uses may have upon the cost of providing municipal services to the area. All sewage disposal systems and requirements for such systems must be approved by the City Engineer before a zoning permit is issued.
5.
The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall further satisfy themselves that the uses proposed for any Planning Industrial Park District shall be compatible with the adjacent nearby uses of land, both existing and contemplated; and to the adequacy of street and highway access to the district to insure that there is sufficient capacity for uses dependent on automotive transportation; and that the design and landscaping is in harmony with adjacent residential areas; and that the general plan is consistent with the intent and purposes of this Chapter to promote public health, safety, morals, or general welfare.
6.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may require the applicant to file a performance bond with the City Clerk during the period of construction, reconstruction, or alteration, such bond to be in an amount, determined by the City, to be sufficient to insure completion of landscaping and parking plans as submitted.