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Birmingham City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 2

Zoning Districts and Regulations

2.01 PP (Public Property) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. auditorium
      2. cemetery
      3. essential service
      4. government office
      5. government use
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. school - private
      8. school - public
    2. Recreational Permitted Use
      1. park
      2. swimming pool - public
    3. Other Permitted Uses
      1. water tower
      2. well
      3. any use permitted in an adjacent district
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. There are no accessory permitted uses permitted in this zoning district.
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. There are no special land uses permitted in this zoning district.
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.01 Apply

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.02 PP (Public Property) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.02.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.02.1) Figure 2.02.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NAMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.02.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.02.2)
     Figure 2.02.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackNA
    Minimum Rear Yard SetbackNA
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard SetbackNA
    TABLE 2.02.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.02.3)
     Figure 2.02.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per UnitNA
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.02.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.02.4)
     Figure 2.02.4 - Building Height
    NA
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Essential Services (ES)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Essential Services (ES)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Essential Services (ES)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Essential Services (ES)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.03 R1A (Single-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home
      2. dwelling - one-family
      3. single-family cluster*
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office
      2. school - public
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home*
      2. garage - private
      3. greenhouse - private
      4. home occupation*
      5. parking facility - private off-street
      6. parking - public, off-street*
      7. renting of rooms*
      8. sign
      9. swimming pool - private
      10. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. medical rehabilitation facility
      6. parking (accessory) - public, off-street
      7. philanthropic use
      8. public utility building
      9. publicly owned building
      10. religious institution
      11. school - private
      12. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.02 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2272, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.04 R1A (Single-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.04.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.04.1) Figure 2.04.1 - Lot Area

    Minimum
    Lot Area

    20,000 sq ft per unitMinimum
    Open Space
    40%Maximum
    Lot Coverage30%
    TABLE 2.04.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.04.2)
     Figure 2.04.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackAverage distance from the front lot line of homes on lots with frontage on the same side of the street within 200 feet, if no homes within 200 feet, then 25 feet.
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear Setback55 feet
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.04.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.04.3)
     Figure 2.04.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit1,500 sq ft
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.04.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.04.4)
     Figure 2.04.4 - Building Height
    Lots > 9,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    30 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; 24 feet for eaves.
    Lots < 9,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    28 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; 24 feet for eaves.
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    (Ord. No. 2360, 07/11/2022)

    Effective on: 7/31/2022

    2.05 R1 (Single-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home
      2. dwelling - one-family
      3. single-family cluster*
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office
      2. school - public
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home*
      2. garage - private
      3. greenhouse - private
      4. home occupation*
      5. parking facility - private off-street
      6. parking - public, off-street*
      7. renting of rooms*
      8. sign
      9. swimming pool - private
      10. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. medical rehabilitation facility
      6. parking (accessory) - public, off-street
      7. philanthropic use
      8. public utility building
      9. publicly owned building
      10. religious institution
      11. school - private
      12. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.02 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2273, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.06 R1 (Single-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.06.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.06.1) Figure 2.06.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    9,000 sq ft per unitMinimum
    Open Space
    40%Maximum
    Lot Coverage
    30%
    TABLE 2.06.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.06.2)
     Figure 2.06.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackAverage distance from the front lot line of homes with frontage on the same side of the street within 200 feet, if no homes within 200 feet, then 25 feet.
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear Setback55 feet
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.06.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.06.3)
     Figure 2.06.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit1,500 sq ft
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.06.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.06.4)
     Figure 2.06.4 - Building Height
    Lots > 9,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    30 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; 24 feet for eaves.
    Lots < 9,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    28 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; 24 feet for eaves.
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    (Ord. No. 2361, 07/11/2022)

    Effective on: 7/31/2022

    2.07 R2 (Single-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home
      2. dwelling - one-family
      3. single-family cluster*
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office
      2. school - public
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home*
      2. garage - private
      3. greenhouse - private
      4. home occupation*
      5. parking facility - private off-street
      6. parking - public, off-street*
      7. renting of rooms*
      8. sign
      9. swimming pool - private
      10. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. medical rehabilitation facility
      6. parking (accessory) - public, off-street
      7. philanthropic use
      8. public utility building
      9. publicly owned building
      10. religious institution
      11. school - private
      12. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.02 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2274, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.08 R2 (Single-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.08.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.08.1) Figure 2.08.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    6,000 sq ft per unitMinimum
    Open Space
    40%Maximum
    Lot Coverage
    30%
    TABLE 2.08.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.08.2)
     Figure 2.08.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackAverage distance from the front lot line of homes on lots with frontage on the same side of the street within 200 feet, if no homes within 200 feet, then 25 feet.
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear Setback55 feet
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.08.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.08.3)
     Figure 2.08.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 1,000 sq ft (one story)
    • 1,200 sq ft (> one story)
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.08.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.08.4)
     Figure 2.08.4 - Building Height
    Lots > 9,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    30 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; and 24 feet for eaves.
    Lots 6,000 sq. ft. - 9,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    28 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; and 24 feet for eaves.
    Lots < 6,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    26 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; and 24 feet for eaves.
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Drainage (DN)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)
    • TU-01 - Sec. 4.84
    • TU-03 - Sec. 4.86
    Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Drainage (DN)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)
    • TU-01 - Sec. 4.84
    • TU-03 - Sec. 4.86
    Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Drainage (DN)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)
    • TU-01 - Sec. 4.84
    • TU-03 - Sec. 4.86
    Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Drainage (DN)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)
    • TU-01 - Sec. 4.84
    • TU-03 - Sec. 4.86
    Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    (Ord. No. 2362, 07/11/2022)

    Effective on: 7/31/2022

    2.09 R3 (Single-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home
      2. dwelling - one-family
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office
      2. school - public
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home*
      2. garage - private
      3. greenhouse - private
      4. home occupation*
      5. parking facility - private off-street
      6. parking - public, off-street*
      7. renting of rooms*
      8. sign
      9. swimming pool - private
      10. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. medical rehabilitation facility
      6. parking (accessory) - public, off-street
      7. philanthropic use
      8. public utility building
      9. publicly owned building
      10. religious institution
      11. school - private
      12. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.02 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2275, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.10 R3 (Single-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.10.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.10.1) Figure 2.10.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    4,500 sq ft per unitMinimum
    Open Space
    40%Maximum
    Lot Coverage
    30%
    TABLE 2.10.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.10.2)
     Figure 2.10.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackAverage distance from the front lot line of homes on lots with frontage on the same side of the street within 200 feet, if no homes within 200 feet, then 25 feet.
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear Setback55 feet
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.10.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.10.3)
     Figure 2.10.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 800 sq ft (one story)
    • 1,000 sq ft (> one story)
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.10.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.10.4)
     Figure 2.10.4 - Building Height
    Lots > 6,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    28 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; and 24 feet for eaves.
    Lots 4,500 sq. ft. – 6,000 sq. ft. in Area:
    26 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; and 24 feet for eaves.
    Lots < 4,500 sq. ft. in Area:
    24 feet to midpoint for sloped roofs; 24 feet for flat roofs only; 2 stories; and 24 feet for eaves.
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Drainage (DN) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)Height (HT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    (Ord. No. 2363, 07/11/2022)

    Effective on: 7/31/2022

    2.11 R4 (Two-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home (R3)
      2. dwelling - one-family (R3)
      3. dwelling - two-family
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office (R3)
      2. philanthropic use
      3. school – public (R3)
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park (R3)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. garage - private
      2. greenhouse - private
      3. home occupation*
      4. parking facility - private off-street
      5. parking - public, off-street*
      6. renting of rooms*
      7. sign
      8. swimming pool - private
      9. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. parking (accessory) - public, off-street
      6. philanthropic use
      7. public utility building
      8. publicly owned building
      9. religious institution
      10. school - private
      11. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.03 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2276, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.12 R4 (Two-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.12.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.12.1) Figure 2.12.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    3,000 sq ft per unitMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.12.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.12.2)
     Figure 2.12.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback25 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • 10 feet for one side yard when lot width is >100 feet
    • 25 feet for both side yards when lot width is >100 feet
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.12.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.12.3)
     Figure 2.12.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit800 sq ft (one story)
    Maximum Total Floor Area40% of lot area
    TABLE 2.12.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.12.4)
     Figure 2.12.4 - Building Height
    • 35 feet
    • 2.5 Stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Loading (LD)Lot (LO)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Storage and Display (SD)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.13 R5 (Multiple-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, & Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home (R4)
      2. dwelling - multiple-family
      3. dwelling - one-family (R4)
      4. dwelling - two-family (R4)
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office (R4)
      2. philanthropic use (R4)
      3. school – public (R4)
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park (R4)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. garage - private
      2. greenhouse - private
      3. home occupation*
      4. parking facility - private off-street
      5. parking - public, off-street*
      6. renting of rooms*
      7. sign
      8. swimming pool - private
      9. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. parking (accessory) - public, off-street
      6. philanthropic use
      7. public utility building
      8. publicly owned building
      9. religious institution
      10. school - private
      11. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.03 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2277, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.14 R5 (Multiple-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.14.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.14.1) Figure 2.14.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    • 1,500 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 2,000 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 2,500 sq ft (three or more bedrooms)
    Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.14.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.14.2)
     Figure 2.14.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback25 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • 10 feet for one side yard when lot width is >100 feet
    • 25 feet for both side yards when lot width is >100 feet
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.14.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.14.3)
     Figure 2.14.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 600 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 800 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 1,000 sq ft (three or more bedrooms)
    Maximum Total Floor Area40% of lot area
    TABLE 2.14.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.14.4)
     Figure 2.14.4 - Building Height
    30 feet
    2 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)

    Height (HT)

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)

    Height (HT)

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)

    Height (HT)

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP)

    Height (HT)

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.15 R6 (Multiple-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, & Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home (R5)
      2. dwelling - multiple-family (R5)
      3. dwelling - one-family (R5)
      4. dwelling - two-family (R5)
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office (R5)
      2. philanthropic use (R5)
      3. school – public (R5)
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park (R5)
      2. swimming pool - semiprivate (R5)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. garage - private
      2. greenhouse - private
      3. home occupation*
      4. parking facility - private off-street
      5. parking - public, off-street*
      6. renting of rooms*
      7. sign
      8. swimming pool - private
      9. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. community center
      3. continued care retirement community
      4. independent hospice facility
      5. independent senior living
      6. philanthropic use
      7. public utility building
      8. publicly owned building
      9. religious institution
      10. school - private
      11. skilled nursing facility
      12. social club
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.04 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2278, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.16 R6 (Multiple-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.16.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.16.1) Figure 2.16.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    • 1,375 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 1,750 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 2,250 sq ft (three or more bedrooms)
    Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.16.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.16.2)
     Figure 2.16.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback25 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 9 feet or 10% of total lot width whichever is larger for one side yard
    • 14 feet or 25% of total lot width whichever is larger for both side yards
    • 10 feet for one side yard when lot width is >100 feet
    • 25 feet for both side yards when lot width is >100 feet
    • no side yard shall be less than 5 feet
    TABLE 2.16.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.16.3)
     Figure 2.16.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 600 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 800 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 1,000 sq ft (three or more bedrooms)
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.16.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.16.4)
     Figure 2.16.4 - Building Height
    40 feet
    3 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)
    • •  HT-01 - Sec. 4.16
    • •  HT-02 - Sec. 4.17

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Screening (SC)

    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)
    • •  HT-01 - Sec. 4.16
    • •  HT-02 - Sec. 4.17

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Screening (SC)

    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)
    • •  HT-01 - Sec. 4.16
    • •  HT-02 - Sec. 4.17

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Screening (SC)

    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)
    • •  HT-01 - Sec. 4.16
    • •  HT-02 - Sec. 4.17

     

    Landscaping (LA) Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Screening (SC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.17 R7 (Multiple-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, & Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home (R6)
      2. dwelling - multiple-family (R6)
      3. dwelling - multiple-family
      4. dwelling - one-family (R6)
      5. dwelling - two-family (R6)
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office (R6)
      2. philanthropic use (R6)
      3. school – public (R6)
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park (R6)
      2. swimming pool - semiprivate (R6)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. garage - private
      2. greenhouse - private
      3. home occupation*
      4. parking facility - private off-street
      5. parking - public, off-street*
      6. renting of rooms*
      7. sign
      8. swimming pool - private
      9. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. community center
      3. continued care retirement community
      4. independent hospice facility
      5. independent senior living
      6. parking - off-street
      7. public utility building
      8. publicly owned building
      9. religious institution
      10. school - private
      11. skilled nursing facility
      12. social club
      13. special-purpose housing*
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.05 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2279, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.18 R7 (Multiple-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.18.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.18.1) Figure 2.18.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    1,280 sq ft per dwelling unitMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.18.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.18.2)
     Figure 2.18.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setbackaverage setback of residential buildings within 200 feet, otherwise 25 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback1/2 the building height per side yard
    TABLE 2.18.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.18.3)
     Figure 2.18.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 500 sq ft (efficiency or one bedroom)
    • 700 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 900 sq ft (three or more bedrooms)
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.18.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.18.4)
     Figure 2.18.4 - Building Height
    50 feet
    4 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.19 R8 (Attached Single-Family Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home (R3)
      2. dwelling - one-family (R3)
      3. dwelling - single-family attached
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office (R3)
      2. school – public (R3)
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park (R3)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. garage - private
      2. greenhouse - private
      3. home occupation*
      4. parking facility - private off-street
      5. parking - public, off-street*
      6. renting of rooms*
      7. sign
      8. swimming pool - private
      9. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. church
      3. continued care retirement community
      4. independent hospice facility
      5. independent senior living
      6. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.03 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.20 R8 (Attached Single-Family Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.20.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.20.1) Figure 2.20.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    3,000 sq ft per dwelling unitMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.20.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.20.2)
     Figure 2.20.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setbackaverage setback of residential buildings within 200 feet, otherwise 25 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback20 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    TABLE 2.20.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.20.3)
     Figure 2.20.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit900 sq ft
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.20.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.20.4)
     Figure 2.20.4 - Building Height
    30 feet
    2.5 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.21 O1 (Office) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. The O1 (Office) District is established to accommodate a mix of residential, office and public uses which are compatible with nearby residential uses.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home
      2. dwelling - multiple-family
      3. dwelling - one-family (R5)
      4. dwelling - two-family
      5. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office
      2. philanthropic use
      3. school – public
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park
      2. swimming pool – semiprivate
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. barber shop/beauty solon
      2. hair replacement establishment
      3. office
      4. veterinary clinic*
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. kennel*
      2. laboratory - medical/dental*
      3. loading facility - off-street*
      4. parking facility - off-street*
      5. pharmacy*
      6. outdoor cafe*
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. bistro (only permitted in the Triangle District)*
      3. continued care retirement community
      4. independent hospice facility
      5. independent senior living
      6. religious institution
      7. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.06 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2280, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.22 O1 (Office) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.22.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.22.1) Figure 2.22.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NAMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.22.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.22.2)
     Figure 2.22.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setbackaverage setback of buildings within 200 feet, otherwise 0 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, B4, O1, or O2 Zoning District
    • 20 feet or height of the building, whichever is greater when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard SetbackNo setback is required except on a corner lot which has on its side street an abutting interior lot, then such setback shall be equal to the minimum for the zoning district in which the building is located
    TABLE 2.22.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.22.3)
     Figure 2.22.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per UnitNA
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 100% in parking assessment district
    • not applicable for residential and parking uses
    TABLE 2.22.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.22.4)
     Figure 2.22.4 - Building Height
    28 feet
    2 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Parking (PK)
    • PK-01 - Sec. 4.45
    • PK-02 - Sec. 4.46
    • PK-03 - Sec. 4.47 ​​​​
    Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Parking (PK)
    • PK-01 - Sec. 4.45
    • PK-02 - Sec. 4.46
    • PK-03 - Sec. 4.47 ​​​​
    Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Parking (PK)
    • PK-01 - Sec. 4.45
    • PK-02 - Sec. 4.46
    • PK-03 - Sec. 4.47 ​​​​
    Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Parking (PK)
    • PK-01 - Sec. 4.45
    • PK-02 - Sec. 4.46
    • PK-03 - Sec. 4.47 ​​​​
    Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.23 O2 (Office/Commercial) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. The O2 (Office/Commercial) District is established to accommodate a mix of residential, office, public and small scale commercial uses which are compatible with nearby residential uses.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home
      2. dwelling - multiple-family
      3. dwelling - one-family (R5)
      4. dwelling - two-family
      5. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office
      2. philanthropic use
      3. school – public
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. park
      2. swimming pool – semiprivate
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. art gallery
      2. bakery
      3. bank without drive-through facility
      4. barber shop/beauty salon
      5. boutique
      6. clinic
      7. clothing store
      8. flower/gift shop
      9. hair replacement establishment
      10. interior design shop
      11. jewelry store
      12. leather and luggage goods shop
      13. office
      14. photography studio
      15. specialty food store
      16. specialty home furnishing shop
      17. tailor
      18. tobacconist
      19. veterinary clinic*
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. kennel*
      2. laboratory - medical/dental*
      3. loading facility - off-street*
      4. parking facility - off-street*
      5. pharmacy*
      6. outdoor cafe*
      7. outdoor display*
      8. commercial or office uses which are customarily incidental to the permitted principal uses of the same lot
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. bank with drive-through facility
      3. bistro (only permitted in the Triangle District)*
      4. continued care retirement community
      5. display of broadcast media devices (only permitted in conjunction with a gasoline service station)
      6. establishments operating with a liquor license obtained under Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, Article II, Division 3, Licenses for Economic Development (only permitted on those parcels within the Triangle District identified on Exhibit 1; Appendix C)
      7. food or drink establishment*
      8. independent hospice facility
      9. independent senior living
      10. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.07 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.24 O2 (Office/Commercial) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.24.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.24.1) Figure 2.24.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NAMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.24.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.24.2)
     Figure 2.24.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback0 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, B4, O1, or O2 Zoning District
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback0 feet
    TABLE 2.24.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.24.3)
     Figure 2.24.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per UnitNA
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 200% Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for office uses not in parking assessment district
    • in parking assessment district, FAR shall not exceed 100%, except that the maximum FAR may be increased up to 200% by providing 1 parking space for every 300 square feet over the maximum FAR
    • not applicable for residential and parking uses
    TABLE 2.24.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.24.4)
     Figure 2.24.4 - Building Height
    28 feet
    2 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    • WN-01 - Sec. 4.90

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.25 P (Parking) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. adult foster care group home (R7)
      2. dwelling - multiple-family (R7)
      3. dwelling - one-family (R7)
      4. dwelling - two-family (R7)
      5. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. government office (R7)
      2. parking facility – off-street*
      3. philanthropic use (R7)
      4. school – public (R7)
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. Park (R7)
      2. swimming pool – semiprivate (R7)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. garage - community
      2. garage - private
      3. greenhouse - private
      4. home occupation*
      5. parking facility - private off-street
      6. parking - public, off-street*
      7. renting of rooms*
      8. shelter building*
      9. sign
      10. swimming pool - private
      11. any use customarily incidental to the permitted principal use
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. bistro (only permitted in the Triangle District)*
      3. community center
      4. continued care retirement community
      5. independent hospice facility
      6. independent senior living
      7. parking - off-street
      8. publicly owned building
      9. public utility building
      10. recreational club
      11. religious institution
      12. school - private
      13. skilled nursing facility
      14. social club
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.08 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2281, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.26 P (Parking) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.26.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.26.1) Figure 2.26.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    1,280 sq ftMinimum
    Open Space
    40%Maximum
    Lot Coverage
    30%
    TABLE 2.26.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.26.2)
     Figure 2.26.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback0 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback0 feet
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback0 feet
    TABLE 2.26.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.26.3)
     Figure 2.26.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 500 sq ft (efficiency or one bedroom)
    • 700 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 900 sq ft (three or more bedrooms)
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.26.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.26.4)
     Figure 2.26.4 - Building Height
    50 feet
    4 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Window (WN)

    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Window (WN)

    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Window (WN)

    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.27 B1 (Neighborhood Business) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. The B1 (Neighborhood Business) District is established for the convenience of shopping for persons residing in adjacent residential areas to permit only such uses as are necessary to satisfy those limited basic shopping and/or service needs which by their very nature are not related to the shopping pattern of the general business district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. community center
      2. government office
      3. government use
      4. religious institution
      5. school - private
      6. school - public
      7. social club
    2. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. recreational club
      2. swimming pool – semiprivate
    3. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. bakery
      2. barber shop/beauty salon
      3. drugstore
      4. dry cleaning
      5. grocery store
      6. hardware store
      7. neighborhood convenience store
      8. office
      9. shoe store/shoe repair
      10. tailor
    4. Other Permitted Uses
      1. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. alcoholic beverage sales*
      2. kennel*
      3. laboratory - medical/dental*
      4. loading facility - off-street*
      5. outdoor cafe
      6. outdoor display*
      7. parking facility - off-street*
      8. sign
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (off-premise consumption)
      2. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      3. child care center
      4. continued care retirement community
      5. independent hospice facility
      6. drive-in facility*
      7. gasoline full service station*
      8. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.09 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2282, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.28 B1 (Neighborhood Business) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.28.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.28.1) Figure 2.28.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NAMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.28.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.28.2)
     Figure 2.28.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackNA
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, B4, O1, or O2 zoning district
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback0 feet
    TABLE 2.28.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.28.3)
     Figure 2.28.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per UnitNA
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.28.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.28.4)
     Figure 2.28.4 - Building Height
    30 feet
    2 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.29 B2 (General Business) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling - multiple-family
      2. dwelling - one-family*
      3. dwelling - two-family*
      4. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. community center
      2. garage - public
      3. government office
      4. government use
      5. loading facility - off-street
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. religious institution
      8. school - private
      9. school - public
      10. social club
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. bowling alley
      2. outdoor amusement*
      3. recreational club
      4. swimming pool - public & semiprivate
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. bakery
      2. bank
      3. barber shop/beauty salon
      4. catering
      5. child care center
      6. clothing store
      7. delicatessen
      8. department store
      9. drugstore
      10. dry cleaning
      11. flower/gift shop
      12. food or drink establishment*
      13. furniture
      14. greenhouse
      15. grocery store
      16. hardware store
      17. hotel
      18. jewelry store
      19. motel
      20. neighborhood convenience store
      21. office
      22. paint
      23. party store
      24. retail photocopying
      25. school-business
      26. shoe store/shoe repair
      27. showroom of electricians/plumbers
      28. tailor
      29. theater*
    5. Other Permitted Uses
      1. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (off-premise consumption)*
      2. kennel*
      3. laboratory - medical/dental*
      4. loading facility - off-street
      5. outdoor cafe*
      6. outdoor display*
      7. outdoor storage*
      8. parking facility - off-street
      9. retail fur sales cold storage facility
      10. sign
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      2. assisted living
      3. auto laundry
      4. auto sales agency
      5. bistro (only permitted in the Triangle District or Rail District)*
      6. bus/train passenger station and waiting facility
      7. continued care retirement community
      8. display of broadcast media devices (only permitted in conjunction with a gasoline service station)
      9. drive-in facility
      10. establishments operating with a liquor license obtained under Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, Article II, Division 3, Licenses for Economic Development (only permitted on those parcels identified on Exhibit 1; Appendix C)
      11. funeral home
      12. gasoline full service station*
      13. gasoline service station
      14. independent hospice facility
      15. independent senior living
      16. skilled nursing facility
      17. trailer camp
    3. Uses Requiring City Commission Approval
      1. regulated uses*
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.10 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2253, 11/20/2017; Ord. No. 2283, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.30 B2 (General Business) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.30.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.30.1) Figure 2.30.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    • 1,000 sq ft (single story hotel or motel)
    • 500 sq ft (two/three-story hotel or motel)
    • 1,280 sq ft (multiple-family)
    Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.30.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.30.2)
     Figure 2.30.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback5 feet for multiple-family only buildings
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B3, or B4 zoning district.
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 0 feet for commercial, office or parking stories
    • 0 feet for residential stories with walls facing side lot lines which do not contain windows
    TABLE 2.30.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.30.3)
     Figure 2.30.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 300 sq ft (single story hotel or motel)
    • 600 sq ft (efficiency and one bedroom)
    • 800 sq ft (two or more bedroom)
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 200% for offices except in parking assessment districts
    • 100% in parking assessment district
    • not applicable for residential and parking uses
    TABLE 2.30.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.30.4)
     Figure 2.30.4 - Building Height
    40 feet
    3 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.31 B2B (General Business) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. Residential Permitted Uses
      2. dwelling - multiple-family
      3. dwelling - one-family*
      4. dwelling - two-family*
      5. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. community center
      2. garage - public
      3. government office
      4. government use
      5. loading facility - off-street
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. religious institution
      8. school - private
      9. school - public
      10. social club
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. bowling alley
      2. outdoor amusement*
      3. recreational club
      4. swimming pool - public & semiprivate
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. auto sales agency
      2. bakery
      3. bank
      4. barber shop/beauty salon
      5. catering
      6. child care center
      7. clothing store
      8. delicatessen
      9. drugstore
      10. dry cleaning
      11. flower/gift shop
      12. food or drink establishment*
      13. furniture
      14. greenhouse
      15. grocery store
      16. hardware store
      17. hotel
      18. jewelry store
      19. motel
      20. neighborhood convenience store
      21. office
      22. paint
      23. party store
      24. retail photocopying
      25. school-business
      26. shoe store/shoe repair
      27. showroom of electricians/plumbers
      28. tailor
      29. theater*
    5. Other Permitted Uses
      1. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (off-premise consumption)*
      2. kennel*
      3. laboratory - medical/dental*
      4. loading facility - off-street
      5. outdoor cafe*
      6. outdoor display*
      7. outdoor storage*
      8. parking facility - off-street
      9. retail fur sales cold storage facility
      10. sign
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      2. assisted living
      3. auto laundry
      4. bistro (only permitted in the Triangle District or Rail District)*
      5. bus/train passenger station and waiting facility
      6. continued care retirement community
      7. display of broadcast media devices (only permitted in conjunction with a gasoline service station)
      8. drive-in facility
      9. establishments operating with a liquor license obtained under Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, Article II, Division 3, Licenses for Economic Development (only permitted on those parcels identified on Exhibit 1; Appendix C)
      10. funeral home
      11. gasoline full service station*
      12. gasoline service station
      13. independent hospice facility
      14. independent senior living
      15. skilled nursing facility
      16. trailer camp
    3. Uses Requiring City Commission Approval
      1. regulated uses*
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.10 Apply

    ( ) = Subject to Regulations of the Specified District

    (Ord. No. 2254, 11/20/2017; Ord. No. 2284, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.32 B2B (General Business) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.32.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.32.1) Figure 2.32.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    • 1,000 sq ft (single story hotel or motel)
    • 500 sq ft (two/three-story hotel or motel)
    Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.32.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.32.2)
     Figure 2.32.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackNA
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B3, or B4 zoning district.
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 0 feet for commercial, office or parking stories
    • 0 feet for residential stories with walls facing side lot lines which do not contain windows
    • 20 feet at each residential story wall containing windows when the side lot lines do not abut a street or alley
    TABLE 2.32.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.32.3)
     Figure 2.32.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 300 sq ft (single story hotel or motel)
    • 600 sq ft (efficiency and one bedroom)
    • 800 sq ft (two or more bedroom)
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 100% in parking assessment district
    • not applicable for residential and parking uses
    TABLE 2.32.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.32.4)
     Figure 2.32.4 - Building Height
    30 feet (commercial/office development or commercial/ office with residential)
    2 stories (commercial/office development or commercial/office with residential)
    40 feet (residential only development)
    3 stories (residential only development)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT) Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.33 B2C (General Business) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling - multiple-family
      2. dwelling - one-family*
      3. dwelling - two-family*
      4. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. community center
      2. garage - public
      3. government office
      4. government use
      5. loading facility - off-street
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. religious institution
      8. school - private
      9. school - public
      10. social club
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. bowling alley
      2. outdoor amusement*
      3. recreational club
      4. swimming pool - public & semiprivate
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. auto sales agency
      2. bakery
      3. bank
      4. barber shop/beauty salon
      5. catering
      6. child care center
      7. clothing store
      8. delicatessen
      9. drugstore
      10. dry cleaning
      11. flower/gift shop
      12. food or drink establishment*
      13. furniture
      14. greenhouse
      15. grocery store
      16. hardware store
      17. hotel
      18. jewelry store
      19. motel
      20. neighborhood convenience store
      21. office
      22. paint
      23. party store
      24. retail photocopying
      25. school-business
      26. shoe store/shoe repair
      27. showroom of electricians/plumbers
      28. tailor
      29. theater*
    5. Other Permitted Uses
      1. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (off-premise consumption)*
      2. kennel*
      3. laboratory - medical/dental*
      4. loading facility - off-street
      5. outdoor cafe*
      6. outdoor display*
      7. outdoor storage*
      8. parking facility - off-street
      9. sign
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      2. auto laundry
      3. bus/train passenger station and waiting facility
      4. drive-in facility
      5. funeral home
      6. gasoline full service station*
      7. gasoline service station
      8. trailer camp
    3. Uses Requiring City Commission Approval
      1. regulated uses*
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.10 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2285, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.34 B2C (General Business) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.34.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.34.1) Figure 2.34.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    • 1,000 sq ft (single story hotel or motel)
    • 500 sq ft (two/three-story hotel or motel)
    Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.34.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.34.2)
     Figure 2.34.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard SetbackNA
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, B4, O1, or O2 Zoning District
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback0 feet for commercial, office or parking stories
    TABLE 2.34.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.34.3)
     Figure 2.34.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 300 sq ft (hotel or motel)
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 200% for commercial/office uses
    TABLE 2.34.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.34.4)
     Figure 2.34.4 - Building Height
    30 feet
    3 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT)

    Lighting (LT)

     

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.35 B3 (Office-Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling - multiple-family
      2. dwelling - multiple-family combined with commercial uses in the same building complex
      3. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. Bus/train passenger waiting facility
    3. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. art gallery
      2. auto show room
      3. bank
      4. barber shop/beauty salon
      5. clothing store
      6. coffee shop
      7. delicatessen
      8. department store
      9. drugstore
      10. dry cleaning*
      11. flower/gift shop
      12. health club/studio
      13. hotel
      14. jewelry store
      15. laundry*
      16. office
      17. retail photocopying
      18. restaurant*
      19. school - business
      20. shoe store/shoe repair
    4. Other Permitted Uses
      1. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. laboratory - medical/dental*
      2. loading facility - off-street
      3. outdoor cafe*
      4. outdoor display*
      5. outdoor storage*
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. parking structure
      8. shelter building*
      9. sign
      10. swimming pool - public
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      2. assisted living
      3. continued care retirement community
      4. independent hospice facility
      5. independent senior living
      6. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.11 Apply

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.36 B3 (Office-Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.36.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.36.1) Figure 2.36.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NAMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.36.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.36.2)
     Figure 2.36.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setbacksee Section 4.58
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when commercial, office and/or parking stories have rear open space abutting a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, or B4 Zoning District
    • 15 feet for residential stories, plus 2 inches for each foot of height measured from the lowest residential story
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 0 feet for commercial, office or parking stories
    • No less than 30 feet where walls are adjacent to street or alley, minimum of 5 feet
    TABLE 2.36.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.36.3)
     Figure 2.36.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 400 sq ft (efficiency)
    • 500 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 700 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 900 sq ft (three or more bedroom)
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.36.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.36.4)
     Figure 2.36.4 - Building Height
    • 60 feet (multiple-family)
    • 5 stories (multiple-family)
    • 60 feet (ground floor commercial with four stories of residential above)
    • 5 stories (ground floor commercial with four stories of multiple-family above)
    • 40 feet (buildings without multiple-family)
    • 3 stories (buildings without multiple-family)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)Screening (SC) Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)Screening (SC) Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)Screening (SC) Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)Screening (SC) Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.37 B4 (Business-Residential) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. A district intent is not available for this zoning district.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling - multiple-family
      2. dwelling - one-family*
      3. dwelling - two-family*
      4. live/work unit
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. community center
      2. garage - public
      3. government office
      4. government use
      5. loading facility - off-street
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. religious institution
      8. school - private
      9. school - public
      10. social club
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. bowling alley
      2. outdoor amusement*
      3. recreational club
      4. swimming pool - public & semiprivate
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. auto sales agency
      2. bakery
      3. bank
      4. barber shop/beauty salon
      5. catering
      6. child care center
      7. clothing store
      8. delicatessen
      9. department store
      10. drugstore
      11. dry cleaning
      12. flower/gift shop
      13. food or drink establishment*
      14. furniture
      15. greenhouse
      16. grocery store
      17. hardware store
      18. hotel
      19. jewelry store
      20. motel
      21. neighborhood convenience store
      22. office
      23. paint
      24. party store
      25. retail photocopying
      26. school-business
      27. shoe store/shoe repair
      28. showroom of electricians/plumbers
      29. tailor
      30. theater*
    5. Other Permitted Uses
      1. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (off-premise consumption)*
      2. laboratory - medical/dental*
      3. loading facility - off-street
      4. outdoor cafe*
      5. outdoor display*
      6. parking facility - off-street
      7. retail fur sales cold storage facility
      8. sign
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      2. assisted living
      3. continued care retirement community
      4. establishments operated with a liquor license obtained under Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, Article II, Division 5, Licenses for Theaters and Hotels
      5. independent hospice facility
      6. independent senior living
      7. skilled nursing facility
    3. Uses Requiring City Commission Approval
      1. regulated uses*
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.12 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2269, 05/14/2018; Ord. No. 2286, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.38 B4 (Business-Residential) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.38.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.38.1) Figure 2.38.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NAMinimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.38.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.38.2)
     Figure 2.38.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback0 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, B4, O1, or O2 Zoning District
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 0 feet for commercial, office or parking stories
    • 0 feet for residential stories with walls facing side lot lines which do not contain windows or front on a street
    • 10 feet when any wall in residential stories which contain windows and when side lot lines abut a street
    TABLE 2.38.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.38.3)
     Figure 2.38.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 600 sq ft (efficiency or one bedroom)
    • 800 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 1,000 sq ft (three or more bedroom)
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 100% for commercial/office uses
    • 100% for offices except in parking assessment districts
    • 100% in parking assessment district
    • not applicable for residential and parking uses
    TABLE 2.38.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.38.4)
     Figure 2.38.4 - Building Height
    60 feet (residential uses only)
    5 stories (residential uses only)
    48 feet (all other buildings)
    4 stories (all other buildings)
    5 stories (multiple-family)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD)

    Lot (LO)

    Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)
    Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD)

    Lot (LO)

    Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)
    Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD)

    Lot (LO)

    Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)
    Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD)

    Lot (LO)

    Open Space (OS) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK)
    Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.39 MX (Mixed Use) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. The MX (Mixed Use) District is established to:
      1. Encourage and direct development within the boundaries of the Eton Road Mixed Use District and implement the Eton Road Corridor Plan.
      2. Encourage residential and nonresidential uses that are compatible in scale with adjacent residential neighborhoods.
      3. Encourage the retention, improvement, and expansion of existing uses that help define the Eton Road Corridor.
      4. Allow mixed use developments including residential uses within the Eton Road Corridor.
      5. Minimize the adverse effects of nonresidential traffic on the adjacent residential neighborhood.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home*
      2. group day care home*
      3. live/work unit
      4. residential use combined with permitted nonresidential use in the same building complex
    2. Institutional Permitted Uses
      1. bus/train passenger station
      2. government office
      3. government use
      4. publicly owned building
    3. Recreational Permitted Uses
      1. indoor/outdoor recreational facility
      2. park
      3. swimming pool - public, semipublic
    4. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. animal medical hospital
      2. art gallery
      3. artisan use
      4. auto rental agency*
      5. automobile repair and conversion
      6. bakery
      7. barber shop/beauty salon
      8. boutique
      9. catering
      10. child care center
      11. clothing store
      12. drugstore
      13. dry cleaning
      14. flower/gift shop
      15. food or drink establishment*
      16. furniture
      17. greenhouse
      18. grocery store
      19. hardware store
      20. health club/studio
      21. interior design shop
      22. jewelry store
      23. kennel*
      24. laboratory
      25. leather and luggage goods shop
      26. neighborhood convenience store
      27. office
      28. pet grooming facility
      29. photography studio
      30. shoe store/shoe repair
      31. specialty food store
      32. specialty home furnishing shop
      33. tailor
      34. tobacconist
      35. veterinary clinic
    5. Industrial Permitted Uses
      1. light industrial uses
      2. warehousing
    6. Other Permitted Uses
      1. gas regulatory station
      2. telephone exchange building
      3. utility substation
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. Alcoholic beverage sales*
      2. Dwelling - accessory*
      3. Garage - private
      4. Greenhouse - private
      5. Home occupation
      6. Loading facility - off-street*
      7. Outdoor cafe*
      8. Outdoor sales or display of goods*
      9. Parking facility - off-street*
      10. Parking Structure*
      11. Renting of Rooms*
      12. Sign
      13. Swimming Pool - private
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. alcoholic beverage sales (on-premise consumption)
      2. bistros operating with a liquor license granted under the authority of Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, Division 4 - Bistro Licenses
      3. church
      4. college
      5. dwelling - first floor with frontage on Eton Road
      6. establishments operating with a liquor license obtained under Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, Article II, Division 3, Licenses for Economic Development identified in Appendix CExhibit 1
      7. outdoor storage*
      8. parking structure (not accessory to principal use)
      9. religious institution
      10. school - private
      11. school - public
      12. residential use combined with a permitted nonresidential use with frontage on Eton Road
      13. any permitted principal use with a total floor area greater than 6,000 sq. ft.
    3. Uses Requiring City Commission Approval
      1. assisted living
      2. continued care retirement community
      3. independent hospice facility
      4. independent senior living
      5. regulated uses*
      6. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.13 Apply

    (Ord. No. 2255, 11/20/2017; Ord. No. 2287, 10/08/2018; Ord. No. 2341, 10/28/2019)

    Effective on: 11/17/2019

    2.40 MX (Mixed Use) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.40.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.40.1) Figure 2.40.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area in Square Feet per Dwelling Unit or Apartment Unit
    • 1,500 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 2,000 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 2,500 sq ft (three or more bedroom)
    Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.40.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.40.2)
     Figure 2.40.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback0 feet
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet when the rear open space abuts a P, B1, B2, B2B, B2C, B3, B4, O1, O2, or MX Zoning District
    • 20 feet when adjacent to a residential zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 0 feet for commercial, office or parking stories
    • 0 feet for residential stories with walls facing side lot lines which do not contain 20 foot minimum separation between adjacent buildings with walls that contain windows
    TABLE 2.40.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.40.3)
     Figure 2.40.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit
    • 400 sq ft (efficiency)
    • 600 sq ft (one bedroom)
    • 800 sq ft (two bedroom)
    • 1,000 sq ft (three or more bedroom)
    Maximum Total Floor Area
    • 100%, except that the maximum usable floor area may be increased up to 150% by providing 1 parking space for every 300 square feet over the maximum 100% FAR. 
    • 6,000 sq ft for commercial, office, and service uses.
    TABLE 2.40.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.40.4)
     Figure 2.40.4 - Building Height
    45 feet for flat roofs
    40 feet maximum eave line for sloped roofs
    50 feet maximum height to the peak or ridge for sloped roofs as measured to average grade
    4 stories
    Minimum Eave Height
    18 feet for one-story building on Eton Road
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS) Essential Services (ES) Fences (FN) Floodplain (FP) Height (HT) Landscaping (LA)

    Lighting (LT)

    Loading (LD) Lot (LO) Open Space (OS) Operation (OP) Outdoor Dining (OD) Parking (PK) Screening (SC)Setback (SB) Storage and Display (SD) Structure (SS) Temporary Use (TU) Utility (UT) Vision Clearance (VC) Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.41 TZ1 (Transition Zone) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. The TZ1 (Transition Zone) District is established to:
      1. Provide for a reasonable and orderly transition from, and buffer between commercial uses and predominantly single family residential areas or for property which either has direct access to a major traffic road or is located between major traffic roads and predominantly single-family residential areas.
      2. Develop a fully integrated, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented environment between residential and commercial districts by providing for graduated uses from the less intense residential areas to the more intense commercial areas.
      3. Plan for future growth of transitional uses which will protect and preserve the integrity and land values of residential areas.
      4. Regulate building height and mass to achieve appropriate scale along streetscapes to ensure proper transition to nearby residential neighborhoods.
      5. Regulate building and site design to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods.
      6. Encourage right-of-way design that calms traffic and creates a distinction between less intense residential areas and more intense commercial areas.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling - attached single family
      2. dwelling - multiple-family
      3. dwelling - one-family (R3)
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home
      2. home occupation*
      3. parking facility - private off-street
      4. parking - off-street
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. assisted living
      2. independent hospice facility
      3. independent senior living
      4. skilled nursing facility
  • * = Use Specific Standards in Section 5.13 Apply

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.42 TZ1 (Transition Zone) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.42.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.42.1) Figure 2.42.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    3,000 sq ft Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.42.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.42.2)
     Figure 2.42.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback0-5 feet 
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet
    • 20 feet abutting single-family zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    TABLE 2.42.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.42.3)
     Figure 2.42.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per Unit

    NA

    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.42.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.42.4)
     Figure 2.42.4 - Building Height
    35 feet    
    3 stories
    Minimum Building Height
    2 stories
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Vision Clearance (VC)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    2.43 TZ2 (Transition Zone) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. Provide for a reasonable and orderly transition from, and buffer between commercial uses and predominantly single-family residential areas or for property which either has direct access to a major traffic road or is located between major traffic roads and predominantly single-family residential areas.
    2. Develop a fully integrated, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented environment between residential and commercial districts by providing for graduated uses from the less intense residential areas to the more intense commercial areas.
    3. Plan for future growth of transitional uses which will protect and preserve the integrity and land values of residential areas.
    4. Regulate building height and mass to achieve appropriate scale along streetscapes to ensure proper transition to nearby residential neighborhoods.
    5. Regulate building and site design to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods.
    6. Encourage right-of-way design that calms traffic and creates a distinction between less intense residential areas and more intense commercial areas.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling – attached single family
      2. dwelling – single family (R3)
      3. dwelling – multi-family
    2. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. art gallery
      2. artisan use
      3. barber/beauty salon
      4. bookstore
      5. boutique
      6. drugstore
      7. gift shop/flower shop
      8. hardware
      9. jewelry store
      10. neighborhood convenience store
      11. office
      12. tailor
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home
      2. home occupation*
      3. parking – off-street
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. any permitted commercial use with interior floor area over 3,000 sq. ft. per tenant
      2. assisted living
      3. bakery
      4. bank/credit union with drive-thru
      5. coffee shop
      6. essential services
      7. food and drink establishment
      8. government office/use
      9. grocery store
      10. health club/studio
      11. independent hospice facility
      12. independent senior living
      13. religious institution
      14. school – private and public
      15. skilled nursing facility
      16. specialty food shop
  • (Ord. No. 2237, 06/12/2017; Ord. No. 2288, 10/08/2018)

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.44 TZ2 (Transition Zone) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.44.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.44.1) Figure 2.44.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NA Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.44.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.44.2)
     Figure 2.44.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback 
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet
    • 20 feet abutting single-family zoning district
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    TABLE 2.44.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.44.3)
     Figure 2.44.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per UnitNA 
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.44.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.44.4)
     Figure 2.44.4 - Building Height
    30 feet
    2 stories
    Additional
    For sloped roofs, the eave line shall be no more than 24 feet and the roof peak shall be no more than 35 feet
    The first story shall be a minimum of 14 feet in height, floor to floor
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    (Ord. No. 2238, 06/12/2017)

    Effective on: 7/9/2017

    2.45 TZ3 (Transition Zone) District Intent, Permitted Uses, and Special Uses

  • District Intent
    1. The TZ3 (Transition Zone) District is established to:
      1. Provide for a reasonable and orderly transition from, and buffer between commercial uses and predominantly single family residential areas or for property which either has direct access to a major traffic road or is located between major traffic roads and predominantly single-family residential areas.
      2. Develop a fully integrated, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented environment between residential and commercial districts by providing for graduated uses from the less intense residential areas to the more intense commercial areas.
      3. Plan for future growth of transitional uses which will protect and preserve the integrity and land values of residential areas.
      4. Regulate building height and mass to achieve appropriate scale along streetscapes to ensure proper transition to nearby residential neighborhoods.
      5. Regulate building and site design to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods.
      6. Encourage right-of-way design that calms traffic and creates a distinction between less intense residential areas and more intense commercial areas.
  • Permitted Uses
    1. Residential Permitted Uses
      1. dwelling - attached single family
      2. dwelling - multiple-family
      3. dwelling - one-family (R3)
    2. Commercial Permitted Uses
      1. art gallery
      2. artisan use
      3. barber shop/beauty salon
      4. bookstore
      5. boutique
      6. drugstore
      7. gift shop/flower shop
      8. hardware store
      9. health club/studio
      10. jewelry store
      11. neighborhood convenience store
      12. office
      13. tailor
  • Other Use Regulations
    1. Accessory Permitted Uses
      1. family day care home
      2. home occupation
      3. parking – off-street
    2. Uses Requiring a Special Land Use Permit
      1. any permitted commercial use with interior floor area over 4,000 sq. ft. per tenant
      2. assisted living
      3. bakery
      4. bank/credit union with drive-thru
      5. coffee shop
      6. delicatessen
      7. dry cleaning
      8. essential services
      9. food or drink establishment
      10. government office
      11. government use
      12. grocery store
      13. independent hospice facility
      14. independent senior living
      15. parking structure
      16. religious institution
      17. school - private
      18. school - public
      19. skilled nursing facility
      20. specialty food store
      21. veterinary clinic
  • (Ord. No. 2239, 06/12/2017; Ord. No. 2289, 10/08/2018) 

    Effective on: 12/23/2018

    2.46 TZ3 (Transition Zone) District Development Standards

    TABLE 2.46.1 - Lot Area
    (see Figure 2.46.1) Figure 2.46.1 - Lot AreaMinimum
    Lot Area
    NA Minimum
    Open Space
    NAMaximum
    Lot Coverage
    NA
    TABLE 2.46.2 – Setbacks
    (see Figure 2.46.2)
     Figure 2.46.2 - Setbacks
    Minimum Front Yard Setback 
    Minimum Rear Yard Setback
    • 10 feet
    • 20 feet abutting single-family zoning district
    Minimum Combined Front and Rear SetbackNA
    Minimum Side Yard Setback
    • 0 feet
    • 10 feet from side lot line abutting a single-family district
    TABLE 2.46.3 - Floor Area
    (see Figure 2.46.3)
     Figure 2.46.3 - Floor Area
    Minimum Floor Area Per UnitNA 
    Maximum Total Floor AreaNA
    TABLE 2.46.4 - Maximum Building Height
    (see Figure 2.46.4)
     Figure 2.46.4 - Building Height
    42 feet
    4 stories
    Minimum Building Height
    24 feet
    2 stories
    Additional
    For sloped roofs, the eave line shall be no more than 34 feet and the roof peak shall be no more than 46 feet
    The first story shall be a minimum of 14 feet in height, floor to floor
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)
    Additional Development Standards that Apply
    Accessory Structure (AS)Essential Services (ES)Fences (FN)Floodplain (FP)Height (HT)Landscaping (LA)Lighting (LT)Loading (LD)Open Space (OS)Outdoor Dining (OD)Parking (PK)Screening (SC)Setback (SB)Street (ST)Structure (SS)Temporary Use (TU)Utility (UT)Vision Clearance (VC)Window (WN)

    Illustrations in this section are © 2004/2006, Bradley E. Johnson, AICP

    (Ord. No. 2240, 06/12/2017)

    Effective on: 7/9/2017