Braham City Zoning Code

GENERAL BUSINESS

DISTRICT GBD

§ 154.120 PURPOSE.

The General Business District is designed and intended to promote the development of commercial uses which require large concentrations of automobile traffic. The district is also designed to accommodate those commercial activities which may be incompatible with the uses permitted in the GBD, and whose service is not confined to any one neighborhood or community.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.121 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.

All business, servicing or processing, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, with the following exceptions: establishments of the “drive-in” type display of merchandise for sale to the public, and off-street parking and loading.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.122 PERMITTED USES.

The following are permitted uses:

(A) ATV sales, repair, rental, and storage;

(B) Ambulance service;

(D) Arcade/game store;

(E) Auction rooms;

(F) Auto, glass, muffler, and upholstery shop;

(G) Auto parts and accessory sales including outdoor display of auto accessories, provided that the outdoor display of storage is separated from abutting development by ornamental fencing or screen planting to be not less than eight feet in height;

(H) Auto, trucks, campers, motor homes, trailer sales, and storage for new or used equipment;

(I) Auto, trucks, campers, motor homes, and trailer repair garage, not including dismantling or wrecking;

(J) Bait shop;

(K) Barber shop;

(L) Bars and taverns;

(M) Beauty shop;

(N) Bicycle store; sales, repair, rental, and storage;

(O) Blueprinting, photostating, and lithographing;

(P) Bowling alley and billiard parlor;

(Q) Building material yard;

(R) Bus, railway, or airline depot, or ticket office travel agency;

(S) Catalog service and mail order house;

(T) Child day care;

(U) Club or lodge;

(V) Computer consultant, sales, furniture, graphics, imaging, programs service and repair, training for used and new;

(W) Dairy products store;

(X) Dance hall;

(Y) Diaper service;

(Z) Department store, discount store, outlet store, shopping center/mall;

(AA) Drive-in type establishments, not including theaters;

(BB) Drugstore;

(CC) Dry cleaning;

(DD) Duplication services, copying, mailing retail;

(EE) Electric contractor;

(FF) Exterminator;

(GG) Feed store;

(HH) Flea market or farmer’s market;

(II) Floral sales;

(JJ) Fruit store;

(KK) Garden supplies and landscape nursery;

(LL) Grocery store/supermarket;

(MM) Gunsmith;

(NN) Hall renting for meetings, conventions, or social gatherings;

(OO) Hardware store;

(PP) Health equipment and supply store;

(QQ) Health club or gym (athletic club and/or gym);

(RR) Hotel, motel, or tourist home;

(SS) Ice plant;

(TT) Janitorial service;

(UU) Laboratory, scientific and testing;

(VV) Laundromat;

(WW) Linen supply;

(XX) Liquor store (off-sale);

(YY) Locksmith;

(ZZ) Lumber yard;

(AAA) Medical appliances, sales, and fittings;

(BBB) Mortuary;

(CCC) Motorcycle store;

(DDD) Newsstand;

(EEE) Paint and wallpaper store;

(FFF) Painting and decorating contractor;

(GGG) Parking and/or commercial storage of vehicles (need not be enclosed);

(HHH) Pawn shop;

(III) Pet store;

(JJJ) Photographic studio, picture processing, or equipment;

(KKK) Planned developments or shopping centers;

(LLL) Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor;

(MMM) Printing, publishing, and allied industries;

(NNN) Public buildings, city hall, library, fire hall, ambulance service;

(OOO) Radio and television broadcasting (including transmitter and studios);

(PPP) Restaurant;

(QQQ) Sign contractor;

(RRR) Second-hand store;

(SSS) Snowmobile sales, repair, and rental;

(TTT) Tailor;

(UUU) Taxidermist;

(VVV) Theatrical studio;

(WWW) Tire recapping and supply store;

(XXX) Upholstery shop of any type;

(YYY) Variety store;

(ZZZ) Veterinarian, including observation kennels for household pets, provided, however, all kennels are contained within completely enclosed structures;

(AAAA) Video store; and

(BBBB) Wholesale offices and showrooms.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.123 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following uses may be permitted:

(A) Any drive-in type establishment, not including theaters;

(B) Any use, other than those enumerated as permitted uses, intended to provide amusement on the payment of a fee, including, but not limited to, water slide, golf range, raceway (go carts), roller skating rink, and mini-golf;

(D) Car wash;

(E) Community or convention center;

(F) Marine sales and service;

(G) Public or quasi-public development;

(H) Convenience food establishments;

(I) Shipping and storage of merchandise solely intended to be retailed by the established principal permitted use;

(J) Sports arena or stadium;

(K) Other commercial uses determined by the Planning Commission to be of the same general character as the permitted and conditional uses above, and found not to be detrimental to the general public health and welfare; and

(L) Bed and breakfast inn, provided the following are adhered to:

(1) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the parking requirements of §§ 154.295 through 154.307. A minimum of one off-street parking space per guest room shall be provided in addition to the parking requirements for the zoning district in which the facility is located;

(2) Signs shall be in accordance with the sign requirements in §§ 154.320 through 154.333 and meet the requirements for the zoning district that the business is located within. Identifying signs to be not more than four square feet in total, located on the building, and consistent with the character of the building;

(3) The maximum of four units may be established in a structure;

(4) A bed and breakfast establishment shall show proof of inspection or proof of proper operating licenses by the state and/or county;

(5) All guest rooms shall be contained within the principal structure;

(6) Dining and other facilities shall not be open to the public, but shall be used exclusively by the residents and registered guests;

(7) The maximum stay for guests shall be 14 days within a 30-day period;

(8) The inn shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing its existence and operation, including, but not limited to, the State Building Code, the State Fire Code, and the State Health Code;

(9) A conditional use permit shall be terminated upon occurrence for the following:

(a) Non-compliance with these provisions;

(b) Transfer of ownership of the property from the owner/operator; and

(c) The creation of a condition which adversely affects the health, safety, or general welfare of the city or its residents.

(10) The owner or operator shall reside on the property, or submit a management plan for approval as part of the conditional use permit.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.124 ACCESSORY USES.

The following are permitted accessory uses in the GBD District:

(A) Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principle use, but shall not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the principle use;

(B) Off-street parking as regulated by §§ 154.295 through 154.307, but not including semi-trailer trucks;

(D) Fencing, screening, and landscaping as permitted and regulated by § 154.254.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.125 MINIMUM LOT SIZE.

(A) All structures shall be located on a zoning lot having a minimum area of 6,000 square feet, and a minimum street frontage of 50 feet.

(B) All planned developments shall only be permitted on an area of at least one acre.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.126 FRONT, SIDE, REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS.

(A) Front yard.

(1) Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, all uses allowed in the GBD Districts (permitted or conditional uses) shall provide a front yard of 15 feet which shall be devoted exclusively to landscaping, except for necessary access drives.

(2) When off-street parking is to occur in the front yard area, the front yard requirement shall be that the provisions of §§ 154.295 through 154.307 are complied with.

(B) Side yard. No requirements.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.127 TRANSITIONAL YARD REQUIREMENTS.

In the GBD District, the minimum transitional yard requirements shall not be less than those specified below:

(A) Where a side lot coincides with a side or rear lot line in an adjacent residence district, a yard shall be provided along the side lot line. The yard shall be equal in dimension to the minimum side yard which would be required under this chapter for a residential use on the adjacent residential lot;

(B) Where a rear lot line coincides with a side lot line in an adjacent residence district, a yard shall be provided along the rear lot line. The yard shall be equal in dimension to the minimum side yard which would be required under this chapter for a residential use on the adjacent residential lot;

(C) Where a rear lot line coincides with a rear lot line in an adjacent residence district, a yard shall be provided along the rear lot line. The yard shall not be less than that which would be required for the rear yard for a residential use on the adjacent residential lot; and

(D) Where the extension of a front or side lot line coincides with a front lot line of an adjacent lot located in a residential district, a yard equal in depth to the minimum front yard required by this chapter on the adjacent residential lot shall be provided along the front or side lot lines.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.128 MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE.

The sum total of the ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed 75% of the zoning lot on which the structures are located.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.129 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS.

Building heights permitted are two and one-half stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.130 BUILDING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

(A) General.

(1) On all walls, at least 25% of the entire exterior wall surface, but not less than three feet of the entire exterior wall surface measured from the ground up, shall be constructed of one of the following materials:

(a) Face brick;

(b) Rock face block;

(d) Natural stone;

(e) Glass;

(f) Masonry stucco;

(g) Synthetic stucco;

(h) Waynes coating; and

(i) Other comparable or superior material as approved by the Zoning Administrator.

(2) Buildings may be constructed of primarily one of the materials listed in divisions (A)(1)(a) through (A)(1)(h) if the design exceeds the intent of the design and construction standards.

(B) Accent materials. Wood and metal may be used as accent materials, provided that they are appropriately integrated into the overall building design, and not situated in areas that will be subject to physical or environmental damage.

(C) Exception. The following is permitted: The 25% of the exterior wall surface, and/or the three feet of exterior wall surface measured from the ground up, does not include doors, doorways, or windows.

(D) Additions and alterations. All subsequent additions and alterations constructed after the erection of an original building, or buildings, shall be of the same materials as those used in the original building, and shall be designed in a manner conforming to the original architectural concept and general appearance. These provisions shall not prevent the city to require upgrading of the quality of materials used in a remodeling or expansion program.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000; Ord. 240, passed 6-7-2005)

Braham City Zoning Code

GENERAL BUSINESS

DISTRICT GBD

§ 154.120 PURPOSE.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.121 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.122 PERMITTED USES.

The following are permitted uses:

(A) ATV sales, repair, rental, and storage;

(B) Ambulance service;

(D) Arcade/game store;

(E) Auction rooms;

(F) Auto, glass, muffler, and upholstery shop;

(H) Auto, trucks, campers, motor homes, trailer sales, and storage for new or used equipment;

(I) Auto, trucks, campers, motor homes, and trailer repair garage, not including dismantling or wrecking;

(J) Bait shop;

(K) Barber shop;

(L) Bars and taverns;

(M) Beauty shop;

(N) Bicycle store; sales, repair, rental, and storage;

(O) Blueprinting, photostating, and lithographing;

(P) Bowling alley and billiard parlor;

(Q) Building material yard;

(R) Bus, railway, or airline depot, or ticket office travel agency;

(S) Catalog service and mail order house;

(T) Child day care;

(U) Club or lodge;

(V) Computer consultant, sales, furniture, graphics, imaging, programs service and repair, training for used and new;

(W) Dairy products store;

(X) Dance hall;

(Y) Diaper service;

(Z) Department store, discount store, outlet store, shopping center/mall;

(AA) Drive-in type establishments, not including theaters;

(BB) Drugstore;

(CC) Dry cleaning;

(DD) Duplication services, copying, mailing retail;

(EE) Electric contractor;

(FF) Exterminator;

(GG) Feed store;

(HH) Flea market or farmer’s market;

(II) Floral sales;

(JJ) Fruit store;

(KK) Garden supplies and landscape nursery;

(LL) Grocery store/supermarket;

(MM) Gunsmith;

(NN) Hall renting for meetings, conventions, or social gatherings;

(OO) Hardware store;

(PP) Health equipment and supply store;

(QQ) Health club or gym (athletic club and/or gym);

(RR) Hotel, motel, or tourist home;

(SS) Ice plant;

(TT) Janitorial service;

(UU) Laboratory, scientific and testing;

(VV) Laundromat;

(WW) Linen supply;

(XX) Liquor store (off-sale);

(YY) Locksmith;

(ZZ) Lumber yard;

(AAA) Medical appliances, sales, and fittings;

(BBB) Mortuary;

(CCC) Motorcycle store;

(DDD) Newsstand;

(EEE) Paint and wallpaper store;

(FFF) Painting and decorating contractor;

(GGG) Parking and/or commercial storage of vehicles (need not be enclosed);

(HHH) Pawn shop;

(III) Pet store;

(JJJ) Photographic studio, picture processing, or equipment;

(KKK) Planned developments or shopping centers;

(LLL) Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor;

(MMM) Printing, publishing, and allied industries;

(NNN) Public buildings, city hall, library, fire hall, ambulance service;

(OOO) Radio and television broadcasting (including transmitter and studios);

(PPP) Restaurant;

(QQQ) Sign contractor;

(RRR) Second-hand store;

(SSS) Snowmobile sales, repair, and rental;

(TTT) Tailor;

(UUU) Taxidermist;

(VVV) Theatrical studio;

(WWW) Tire recapping and supply store;

(XXX) Upholstery shop of any type;

(YYY) Variety store;

(ZZZ) Veterinarian, including observation kennels for household pets, provided, however, all kennels are contained within completely enclosed structures;

(AAAA) Video store; and

(BBBB) Wholesale offices and showrooms.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.123 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following uses may be permitted:

(A) Any drive-in type establishment, not including theaters;

(D) Car wash;

(E) Community or convention center;

(F) Marine sales and service;

(G) Public or quasi-public development;

(H) Convenience food establishments;

(I) Shipping and storage of merchandise solely intended to be retailed by the established principal permitted use;

(J) Sports arena or stadium;

(L) Bed and breakfast inn, provided the following are adhered to:

(3) The maximum of four units may be established in a structure;

(4) A bed and breakfast establishment shall show proof of inspection or proof of proper operating licenses by the state and/or county;

(5) All guest rooms shall be contained within the principal structure;

(6) Dining and other facilities shall not be open to the public, but shall be used exclusively by the residents and registered guests;

(7) The maximum stay for guests shall be 14 days within a 30-day period;

(9) A conditional use permit shall be terminated upon occurrence for the following:

(a) Non-compliance with these provisions;

(b) Transfer of ownership of the property from the owner/operator; and

(c) The creation of a condition which adversely affects the health, safety, or general welfare of the city or its residents.

(10) The owner or operator shall reside on the property, or submit a management plan for approval as part of the conditional use permit.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.124 ACCESSORY USES.

The following are permitted accessory uses in the GBD District:

(A) Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principle use, but shall not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the principle use;

(B) Off-street parking as regulated by §§ 154.295 through 154.307, but not including semi-trailer trucks;

(D) Fencing, screening, and landscaping as permitted and regulated by § 154.254.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.125 MINIMUM LOT SIZE.

(A) All structures shall be located on a zoning lot having a minimum area of 6,000 square feet, and a minimum street frontage of 50 feet.

(B) All planned developments shall only be permitted on an area of at least one acre.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.126 FRONT, SIDE, REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS.

(A) Front yard.

(2) When off-street parking is to occur in the front yard area, the front yard requirement shall be that the provisions of §§ 154.295 through 154.307 are complied with.

(B) Side yard. No requirements.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.127 TRANSITIONAL YARD REQUIREMENTS.

In the GBD District, the minimum transitional yard requirements shall not be less than those specified below:

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.128 MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE.

The sum total of the ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed 75% of the zoning lot on which the structures are located.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.129 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS.

Building heights permitted are two and one-half stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.130 BUILDING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

(A) General.

(a) Face brick;

(b) Rock face block;

(d) Natural stone;

(e) Glass;

(f) Masonry stucco;

(g) Synthetic stucco;

(h) Waynes coating; and

(i) Other comparable or superior material as approved by the Zoning Administrator.

(2) Buildings may be constructed of primarily one of the materials listed in divisions (A)(1)(a) through (A)(1)(h) if the design exceeds the intent of the design and construction standards.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000; Ord. 240, passed 6-7-2005)

Braham City Zoning Code

GENERAL BUSINESS

DISTRICT GBD

§ 154.120 PURPOSE.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.121 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.122 PERMITTED USES.

The following are permitted uses:

(A) ATV sales, repair, rental, and storage;

(B) Ambulance service;

(D) Arcade/game store;

(E) Auction rooms;

(F) Auto, glass, muffler, and upholstery shop;

(H) Auto, trucks, campers, motor homes, trailer sales, and storage for new or used equipment;

(I) Auto, trucks, campers, motor homes, and trailer repair garage, not including dismantling or wrecking;

(J) Bait shop;

(K) Barber shop;

(L) Bars and taverns;

(M) Beauty shop;

(N) Bicycle store; sales, repair, rental, and storage;

(O) Blueprinting, photostating, and lithographing;

(P) Bowling alley and billiard parlor;

(Q) Building material yard;

(R) Bus, railway, or airline depot, or ticket office travel agency;

(S) Catalog service and mail order house;

(T) Child day care;

(U) Club or lodge;

(V) Computer consultant, sales, furniture, graphics, imaging, programs service and repair, training for used and new;

(W) Dairy products store;

(X) Dance hall;

(Y) Diaper service;

(Z) Department store, discount store, outlet store, shopping center/mall;

(AA) Drive-in type establishments, not including theaters;

(BB) Drugstore;

(CC) Dry cleaning;

(DD) Duplication services, copying, mailing retail;

(EE) Electric contractor;

(FF) Exterminator;

(GG) Feed store;

(HH) Flea market or farmer’s market;

(II) Floral sales;

(JJ) Fruit store;

(KK) Garden supplies and landscape nursery;

(LL) Grocery store/supermarket;

(MM) Gunsmith;

(NN) Hall renting for meetings, conventions, or social gatherings;

(OO) Hardware store;

(PP) Health equipment and supply store;

(QQ) Health club or gym (athletic club and/or gym);

(RR) Hotel, motel, or tourist home;

(SS) Ice plant;

(TT) Janitorial service;

(UU) Laboratory, scientific and testing;

(VV) Laundromat;

(WW) Linen supply;

(XX) Liquor store (off-sale);

(YY) Locksmith;

(ZZ) Lumber yard;

(AAA) Medical appliances, sales, and fittings;

(BBB) Mortuary;

(CCC) Motorcycle store;

(DDD) Newsstand;

(EEE) Paint and wallpaper store;

(FFF) Painting and decorating contractor;

(GGG) Parking and/or commercial storage of vehicles (need not be enclosed);

(HHH) Pawn shop;

(III) Pet store;

(JJJ) Photographic studio, picture processing, or equipment;

(KKK) Planned developments or shopping centers;

(LLL) Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor;

(MMM) Printing, publishing, and allied industries;

(NNN) Public buildings, city hall, library, fire hall, ambulance service;

(OOO) Radio and television broadcasting (including transmitter and studios);

(PPP) Restaurant;

(QQQ) Sign contractor;

(RRR) Second-hand store;

(SSS) Snowmobile sales, repair, and rental;

(TTT) Tailor;

(UUU) Taxidermist;

(VVV) Theatrical studio;

(WWW) Tire recapping and supply store;

(XXX) Upholstery shop of any type;

(YYY) Variety store;

(ZZZ) Veterinarian, including observation kennels for household pets, provided, however, all kennels are contained within completely enclosed structures;

(AAAA) Video store; and

(BBBB) Wholesale offices and showrooms.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.123 CONDITIONAL USES.

The following uses may be permitted:

(A) Any drive-in type establishment, not including theaters;

(D) Car wash;

(E) Community or convention center;

(F) Marine sales and service;

(G) Public or quasi-public development;

(H) Convenience food establishments;

(I) Shipping and storage of merchandise solely intended to be retailed by the established principal permitted use;

(J) Sports arena or stadium;

(L) Bed and breakfast inn, provided the following are adhered to:

(3) The maximum of four units may be established in a structure;

(4) A bed and breakfast establishment shall show proof of inspection or proof of proper operating licenses by the state and/or county;

(5) All guest rooms shall be contained within the principal structure;

(6) Dining and other facilities shall not be open to the public, but shall be used exclusively by the residents and registered guests;

(7) The maximum stay for guests shall be 14 days within a 30-day period;

(9) A conditional use permit shall be terminated upon occurrence for the following:

(a) Non-compliance with these provisions;

(b) Transfer of ownership of the property from the owner/operator; and

(c) The creation of a condition which adversely affects the health, safety, or general welfare of the city or its residents.

(10) The owner or operator shall reside on the property, or submit a management plan for approval as part of the conditional use permit.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.124 ACCESSORY USES.

The following are permitted accessory uses in the GBD District:

(A) Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principle use, but shall not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the principle use;

(B) Off-street parking as regulated by §§ 154.295 through 154.307, but not including semi-trailer trucks;

(D) Fencing, screening, and landscaping as permitted and regulated by § 154.254.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.125 MINIMUM LOT SIZE.

(A) All structures shall be located on a zoning lot having a minimum area of 6,000 square feet, and a minimum street frontage of 50 feet.

(B) All planned developments shall only be permitted on an area of at least one acre.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.126 FRONT, SIDE, REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS.

(A) Front yard.

(2) When off-street parking is to occur in the front yard area, the front yard requirement shall be that the provisions of §§ 154.295 through 154.307 are complied with.

(B) Side yard. No requirements.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.127 TRANSITIONAL YARD REQUIREMENTS.

In the GBD District, the minimum transitional yard requirements shall not be less than those specified below:

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.128 MAXIMUM GROUND COVERAGE.

The sum total of the ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed 75% of the zoning lot on which the structures are located.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.129 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS.

Building heights permitted are two and one-half stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000)

§ 154.130 BUILDING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

(A) General.

(a) Face brick;

(b) Rock face block;

(d) Natural stone;

(e) Glass;

(f) Masonry stucco;

(g) Synthetic stucco;

(h) Waynes coating; and

(i) Other comparable or superior material as approved by the Zoning Administrator.

(2) Buildings may be constructed of primarily one of the materials listed in divisions (A)(1)(a) through (A)(1)(h) if the design exceeds the intent of the design and construction standards.

(Ord. 199, passed 2-7-2000; Ord. 240, passed 6-7-2005)