Blue Mound City Zoning Code
§ 11
“E-1” RETAIL DISTRICT.
A.
PURPOSE.
This zoning district is intended to provide for the uniform development of retail and commercial uses on larger lots along Blue Mound Road based upon guidelines which encourage an aesthetically desirable design and placement of buildings, open spaces, limited access to Blue Mound Road, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. The Retail Zoning District shall be limited to that area fronting along the east side of Blue Mound Road and encompassed by the northern property line of Lots 28, 29 and 30, Block 2, Saginaw Park Addition; the southern property line of Tract 1B, David Cook Survey; and shall be limited to a depth of three lots.
B.
USE REGULATIONS
PERMITTED USES. In the “E-1” Retail District, no buildings or land shall be used and no buildings shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, unless otherwise provided in this ordinance, except for any use permitted in the “E” Commercial District.
C.
DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN.
A development site plan shall be required for each development application and shall contain the following information:
1.
A scale drawing showing the boundary of the tract and topography with a contour interval of not less than two-foot (2') intervals.
2.
Where buildings and/or other structures are proposed, a site plan showing the location of each building and the minimum distance between buildings and between buildings and the property lines, street line and/or alley line shall be submitted.
3.
A plan indicating the arrangement and provision of hard surface off-street parking, off-street loading, outside storage areas, method and location of storage area screening and points of entry from adjoining thoroughfares.
4.
A table showing net land area, ratio of building area and outside storage areas to net land area.
5.
A table of performance standards if deemed by the Zoning Administrator necessary by the characteristics of the activities to be conducted on the site.
6.
Scale, north arrow, and names and addresses of owners and/or developers with name(s) and address(es) of those responsible for preparation of the development plan.
D.
DISTRICT RESTRICTIONS.
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this section, the following restrictions shall apply to this district:
1.
Any lighting visible from outside the site shall be designed to reflect away from the adjacent residential districts. No noise, odor or vibration shall be emitted so that it constitutes a nuisance which substantially exceeds the general level of noise, odor or vibration emitted by uses adjacent to or immediately surrounding the site. Such comparisons shall be made at the boundaries of the site.
2.
Outdoor storage of trash receptacles shall be at the side or rear of the site and shall be totally encircled or screened by a fence, planting or other suitable visual barrier.
3.
A permanent opaque screening fence or wall shall be constructed along any side or rear property line which abuts property zoned for residential purposes. The height of this screen or wall shall be no less than six feet (6') and shall be constructed of wood, masonry or other durable opaque material. The screening device shall be kept in good repair at all times.
E.
DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA.
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this section, the following development criteria shall apply to this district:
1.
All properties within this district shall be developed under a unified site plan submitted to and approved by the City Council. Criteria for submittal of the accompanying site plan shall follow the guidelines set forth in this ordinance.
2.
Every use, or any part thereof, that is not conducted within a building completely enclosed on all sides shall be enclosed within a wall or fence a minimum of six feet (6') and a maximum of ten feet (10') in height. Such wall or fence shall completely screen all operations conducted within such wall or fence from observation. No exterior storage area shall encroach into any of the required yards.
3.
The first ten feet (10') of the required front yard setback, measured from the property line shall be landscaped with trees, grass and shrubs, provided with pedestrian walks to the front of the building and maintained in a neat and attractive condition. The balance of said required setback may be utilized for off-street parking.
4.
No loading or storage or [of] material or products shall be permitted in the required front yard.
5.
The facades of all buildings [that] shall face upon Blue Mound Road shall be constructed of masonry or wood and masonry and shall be subject to the approval of the City Council. In approving any construction standards under this provision, the Council shall first determine that the proposed construction is compatible with surrounding residential properties and other developments in the E-1 District.
F.
HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS
1.
Front Yard:
There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than sixty feet (60').
2.
Side Yard:
There shall be a side yard on each side lot line of not less than eight feet (8').
3.
Rear Yard:
There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than twelve feet (12') from the lot line to the building.
4.
Lot Area Regulations:
There shall be a minimum lot area of not less than thirty-three thousand square feet (33,000 sq. ft.). In addition, there shall be a minimum tract width of two hundred twenty feet (220') and tract depth of not less than one hundred fifty feet (150').
5.
Floor Area Ratio:
All buildings shown on the required site plan shall have a maximum lot coverage of not more than fifty (50) percent of such site. The building shall have a floor area ratio no greater than 1.5.
(Ordinance 200 adopted 7/19/88)