The outdoor storage or display or merchandise in front of business in the NO, NC, MO, MC, TC, and CC Districts are permitted under the following conditions:

(A)

A small amount of merchandise, not to exceed 15 separate objects, may be displayed in front of businesses only during business hours;

(B)

Merchandise may be stored or displayed under a covered roof extending from the principal structure no more than ten feet;

(C)

Outdoor stored and displayed merchandise must be for sale by the business displaying the merchandise;

(D)

Outdoor storage and display of merchandise must be neat and orderly and not contain equipment used to move or transport the merchandise, or other objects not intended for sale; and

(E)

Any outdoor storage or display or merchandise shall not impede the normal traffic flow of vehicles or pedestrians.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 2012.007, 12-17-2012)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Manufactured home parks shall meet the requirements specified in the Town of Blythewood Ordinance entitled, Town of Blythewood Manufactured Home Park Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

A neighborhood clubhouse, to include a swimming pool, picnic shelter, tennis courts, and/or playground, accessory to and for the exclusive use of a residential subdivision, shall be permitted outright, regardless of the underlying zoning district. Outdoor recreational facilities which are adjacent to lots which are zoned for residential purposes shall comply with the following standards.

(A)

No swimming pool, playground, ball field or game court shall be closer than 25 feet from the property line of a lot zoned for residential purposes.

(B)

No lighting shall be installed in connection with outdoor recreational facilities which is closer than 50 feet to the property line of a lot zoned for residential purposes, unless it is typical neighborhood street lighting or of a nature, as determined by the zoning administrator, that it will not be a nuisance to an adjacent residential use.

(C)

A solid wall or fence, or vegetative screening which furnishes equal protection against noise and light, shall be provided when determined appropriate by the zoning administrator.

(D)

No commercial activities shall be permitted in conjunction with recreational uses in residential zones except as listed below:

(1)

Charges and fees for the use of recreational facilities; and

(2)

Other activities which are directly in conjunction with the recreational facility and which, in the judgment of the zoning administrator, would not be in conflict with the residential nature of the neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

(A)

Satellite dish antennae are considered accessory structures and are allowed only in the side or rear yard of principal structures and only within the required setbacks.

(B)

Satellite dish antennae may not be over 17 feet above ground elevation.

(C)

A satellite dish antennae may be placed on a roof provided its diameter does not exceed 48 inches and further provided that it will not be visible from any public street.

(D)

Satellite dish antennae are considered structures and, as such, require a zoning permit.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. 2019.017, 11-25-2019)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Bed and breakfast inns shall be allowed in any zoning district as a special exception subject to the following conditions:

(A)

Inspection and approval by the ex-officio state fire marshal, the Town of Blythewood Fire Department and the Building and Zoning Department of the Town of Blythewood, South Carolina;

(B)

All units of rental occupancy shall meet the requirements of the Standard Housing Code;

(C)

If the bed and breakfast inn locates guest rooms above the first floor, at least two exit stairways must be provided for egress from the upper floors;

(D)

Where and when structural changes to guest room walls and ceilings are to be effected, one hour or greater fire separation between guest rooms will be required;

(E)

All electric convenience outlets located in bathrooms for guests must be a GFI type;

(F)

Smoke detectors (HWW/BATTBU) must be installed in all guest rooms and emergency lights must be provided in the emergency egress pathway (corridor) from each guest room;

(G)

Fire extinguishers must be placed as determined by the town fire department and/or building official;

(H)

No unvented heating devices shall be installed or used in or near guest rooms;

(I)

Bed and breakfast inns will be subject to random compliance inspections by the town fire department and building officials;

(J)

Meals may be served only to registered guests;

(K)

The resident owner shall maintain a guest register to include names, addresses and dates of occupancy of all guests;

(L)

Off-street parking shall be provided by the resident owner with at least one parking space per rental unit (room, cottage and the like);

(M)

The principal use of a bed and breakfast dwelling shall remain residential; and

(N)

In residential districts, only one freestanding or one wall mounted sign, not to exceed four square feet in area, non-illuminated, may be located on the premises of a bed and breakfast inn.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

(A)

Definitions. For purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Food truck. A licensed, motorized vehicle that includes a self-contained or attached trailer kitchen in which food is prepared, processed, or stored and such vehicle is used to sell and dispense food to the general public.

Temporary vendor. A person who sells merchandise, goods, services, or forms of amusement from a temporary structure, such as a tent, awning, canopy, umbrella, stand, booth, cart, or trailer, from a vehicle, or from his person. A temporary vendor does not include a person who conducts the majority of his business from within a permanent and enclosed building located upon the same lot.

(B)

Regulation of temporary vendors. Temporary vendors are prohibited, except where the vendor is:

(1)

A person located upon land owned or otherwise controlled by the town and operating with the written permission of the town administrator.

(2)

A corporation, foundation, fund, association, or club that is formally organized and operated exclusively in a not-for-profit manner or for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, or educational purposes.

(3)

A person participating in a fair, festival, exhibition, bazaar, show, or other like infrequent event sponsored by a corporation, foundation, fund, association, or club that is formally organized and operated exclusively in a not-for-profit manner or for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, or educational purposes.

(4)

A person participating in a fair, rodeo, festival, exhibition, bazaar, show, or other like event and approved by the town.

(5)

A concessionaire operating with the authority of the sponsor of the event for which concessions are to be provided.

(6)

A person selling only seasonal merchandise, such as fireworks, pumpkin stands, and Christmas trees, provided that the person:

(a)

Locates within a zoning district which would otherwise permit the business;

(b)

Receives a zoning permit prior to operating, the application for which shall include:

1.

A site plan showing that the person would not be located within a setback or within a required parking space; and

2.

The written permission from the private property owner or authorized lease holder of the private property;

3.

Conspicuously posts his zoning permit during all hours of operation at a location visible from the right-of-way and in a manner protected from the elements; and

4.

Operates only within 45 days of the associated holiday and for a total period of no more than 45 days.

5.

Seasonal merchandise does not include food, produce (not including pumpkins), flowers, balloons, and general retail items detailed with holiday accents, decorations, or other accessories.

(7)

A person operating a food truck on private property provided that the person:

(a)

Locates within a zoning district which would otherwise permit the business;

(b)

Locates at least 250 feet from the door of a lawfully established eating place unless the owner of the eating place provides a letter of consent, a copy of which shall be kept within the food truck;

(c)

Maintains within the food truck proof of written permission from the private property owner or authorized lease holder of the private property of each vending location;

(d)

Receives annually a zoning permit to operate a food truck, a copy of which shall remain in the food truck during operation;

(e)

Operates for no more than a total of ten hours within a calendar day and at all other times removes from the parcel all materials associated with the business. No temporary vendor shall operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. if the parcel upon which the vendor is located is within 400 feet of a parcel zoned residentially.

(8)

Any other person upon private property provided that the person:

(a)

Locates within a zoning district which would otherwise permit the business;

(b)

Receives a zoning permit for each location prior to operating, the application for which shall include:

1.

A site plan showing that the person would not be located within a setback or within a required parking space; and

2.

The written permission from the private property owner or the authorized lease holder of the private property authorizing the temporary vendor;

3.

Conspicuously posts his zoning permit during all hours of operation at a location visible from the right-of-way and in a manner protected from the elements; and

4.

Operates for no more than a total of ten hours within a calendar day and at all other times removes from the parcel all materials associated with the business. The zoning administrator shall approve the hours of operation, which shall be posted on the zoning permit. No temporary vendor shall operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. if the parcel upon which the vendor is located is within 400 feet of a parcel zoned residentially.

(Ord. No. 2017.002, 4-24-2017; Ord. No. 2018.004, 7-23-2018)