Burkittsville City Zoning Code

SECTION 9

09 Historic Village District

Purpose. It is the purpose of the Historic Village (HV) District to preserve structures of historic and architectural value together with the appurtenances and to preserve environmentally sensitive areas, natural resources, and environmental settings. The further purpose of this section is: (1) to safeguard the heritage of the municipal corporation by preserving the district therein which reflects elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history; (2) to stabilize and improve property values in such a district; (3) to foster civic beauty; and (4) to strengthen the local economy.
Uses Permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the Historic Village District.
1. Residential uses: single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings.
2. Antique shop, hand craft shop, general merchandise store, home occupation, the professional office of a resident doctor, dentist, real estate agent, engineer, architect, attorney, or similar professional person located within that person's dwelling provided:
  1. That there is no exterior evidence, other than one (1) permitted sign, to indicate that the building is being used for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.
  2. That the construction does not produce a show window or display window effect.
  3. At least two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for newly constructed principal buildings.
  4. In the case of a home occupation, the following additional conditions shall apply in addition to those set forth above:
    1. That the use as a home occupation will not constitute a nuisance because of increased traffic, noise, or other activity associated with the use of the dwelling for business purposes which may be disruptive to the residential character of the neighborhood.
    2. Only one (1) person who is not a resident of the dwelling may be employed in conduct of the home occupation.
    3. The home occupation must be secondary to the principal use as a residential dwelling, shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling, and shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) or three hundred (300) square feet of the dwelling, whichever is greater.
3. Public buildings such as post office, town hall, community building, church, parish hall and other such structures of a cultural, recreational, or administrative type.
4. Restaurants or eating establishments having a floor area of less than one thousand five hundred (l,500) square feet, and where the food is consumed on the premises and entirely within the principal structure.
5. Other uses similar to those mentioned above that the Board of Appeals finds to be consistent with the spirit and intent of the Historic Village District.
Special Exception - Requiring Board Of Appeals Approval. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 9.02(g) governing Special Exceptions, the following additional conditions shall apply for the following specific uses.
1. Restaurants having a floor area greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet, provided that they meet the following conditions:
  1. Food is consumed on the premises and entirely within the principal structure.
  2. There is provided one (1) parking space for everyone hundred (100) square feet of floor area over one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
  3. A site plan illustrating the on-site parking, traffic circulation, landscaping, and collection and disposal of garbage, trash, debris, and refuse, is approved by the Board of Appeals.
  4. Approval of any signs is granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Restaurants, provided:
  1. That there is no drive through aisle or drive up service window, no walk-up service window, and no outdoor seating area.
  2. That there is no outdoor sound amplification.
  3. That the hours of operation are limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  4. That sufficient off-street parking is provided.
3. Convenience stores, provided:
  1. That there is no drive through aisle or drive up service window, no walk-up service window, and no outdoor seating area.
  2. That there is no outdoor sound amplification.
  3. That the hours of operation are limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  4. That sufficient off-street parking is provided, which shall include a minimum of one (l) parking space per one hundred (100) square feet of the building space.
  5. That no exterior lighting of any parking lot or area shall be permitted during non-business hours, nor shall any exterior lighting be located or directed so as to shine on or illuminate any adjoining properties.
Lot Requirements. The following minimum lot requirements shall apply in the Historic Village (HV) District.
1. Lot width must be at least sixty (60) feet (excepting lots of record).
2. A building fronting along Main Street must be no further from the right-of-way of Main Street than the structure on the adjoining property, which is closest to the right-of-way of Main Street, unless permitted by a variance granted by the Board of Appeals.
3. Lot area per dwelling unit: a minimum of one (1) acre for each dwelling unit to be located on the lot.
4. Side yard: zero (0) feet.
5. Rear yard: twenty (20) feet.

Burkittsville City Zoning Code

SECTION 9

09 Historic Village District

Purpose. It is the purpose of the Historic Village (HV) District to preserve structures of historic and architectural value together with the appurtenances and to preserve environmentally sensitive areas, natural resources, and environmental settings. The further purpose of this section is: (1) to safeguard the heritage of the municipal corporation by preserving the district therein which reflects elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history; (2) to stabilize and improve property values in such a district; (3) to foster civic beauty; and (4) to strengthen the local economy.
Uses Permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the Historic Village District.
1. Residential uses: single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings.
2. Antique shop, hand craft shop, general merchandise store, home occupation, the professional office of a resident doctor, dentist, real estate agent, engineer, architect, attorney, or similar professional person located within that person's dwelling provided:
  1. That there is no exterior evidence, other than one (1) permitted sign, to indicate that the building is being used for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.
  2. That the construction does not produce a show window or display window effect.
  3. At least two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for newly constructed principal buildings.
  4. In the case of a home occupation, the following additional conditions shall apply in addition to those set forth above:
    1. That the use as a home occupation will not constitute a nuisance because of increased traffic, noise, or other activity associated with the use of the dwelling for business purposes which may be disruptive to the residential character of the neighborhood.
    2. Only one (1) person who is not a resident of the dwelling may be employed in conduct of the home occupation.
    3. The home occupation must be secondary to the principal use as a residential dwelling, shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling, and shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) or three hundred (300) square feet of the dwelling, whichever is greater.
3. Public buildings such as post office, town hall, community building, church, parish hall and other such structures of a cultural, recreational, or administrative type.
4. Restaurants or eating establishments having a floor area of less than one thousand five hundred (l,500) square feet, and where the food is consumed on the premises and entirely within the principal structure.
5. Other uses similar to those mentioned above that the Board of Appeals finds to be consistent with the spirit and intent of the Historic Village District.
Special Exception - Requiring Board Of Appeals Approval. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 9.02(g) governing Special Exceptions, the following additional conditions shall apply for the following specific uses.
1. Restaurants having a floor area greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet, provided that they meet the following conditions:
  1. Food is consumed on the premises and entirely within the principal structure.
  2. There is provided one (1) parking space for everyone hundred (100) square feet of floor area over one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
  3. A site plan illustrating the on-site parking, traffic circulation, landscaping, and collection and disposal of garbage, trash, debris, and refuse, is approved by the Board of Appeals.
  4. Approval of any signs is granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Restaurants, provided:
  1. That there is no drive through aisle or drive up service window, no walk-up service window, and no outdoor seating area.
  2. That there is no outdoor sound amplification.
  3. That the hours of operation are limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  4. That sufficient off-street parking is provided.
3. Convenience stores, provided:
  1. That there is no drive through aisle or drive up service window, no walk-up service window, and no outdoor seating area.
  2. That there is no outdoor sound amplification.
  3. That the hours of operation are limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  4. That sufficient off-street parking is provided, which shall include a minimum of one (l) parking space per one hundred (100) square feet of the building space.
  5. That no exterior lighting of any parking lot or area shall be permitted during non-business hours, nor shall any exterior lighting be located or directed so as to shine on or illuminate any adjoining properties.
Lot Requirements. The following minimum lot requirements shall apply in the Historic Village (HV) District.
1. Lot width must be at least sixty (60) feet (excepting lots of record).
2. A building fronting along Main Street must be no further from the right-of-way of Main Street than the structure on the adjoining property, which is closest to the right-of-way of Main Street, unless permitted by a variance granted by the Board of Appeals.
3. Lot area per dwelling unit: a minimum of one (1) acre for each dwelling unit to be located on the lot.
4. Side yard: zero (0) feet.
5. Rear yard: twenty (20) feet.

Burkittsville City Zoning Code

SECTION 9

09 Historic Village District

Purpose. It is the purpose of the Historic Village (HV) District to preserve structures of historic and architectural value together with the appurtenances and to preserve environmentally sensitive areas, natural resources, and environmental settings. The further purpose of this section is: (1) to safeguard the heritage of the municipal corporation by preserving the district therein which reflects elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history; (2) to stabilize and improve property values in such a district; (3) to foster civic beauty; and (4) to strengthen the local economy.
Uses Permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the Historic Village District.
1. Residential uses: single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings.
2. Antique shop, hand craft shop, general merchandise store, home occupation, the professional office of a resident doctor, dentist, real estate agent, engineer, architect, attorney, or similar professional person located within that person's dwelling provided:
  1. That there is no exterior evidence, other than one (1) permitted sign, to indicate that the building is being used for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.
  2. That the construction does not produce a show window or display window effect.
  3. At least two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for newly constructed principal buildings.
  4. In the case of a home occupation, the following additional conditions shall apply in addition to those set forth above:
    1. That the use as a home occupation will not constitute a nuisance because of increased traffic, noise, or other activity associated with the use of the dwelling for business purposes which may be disruptive to the residential character of the neighborhood.
    2. Only one (1) person who is not a resident of the dwelling may be employed in conduct of the home occupation.
    3. The home occupation must be secondary to the principal use as a residential dwelling, shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling, and shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) or three hundred (300) square feet of the dwelling, whichever is greater.
3. Public buildings such as post office, town hall, community building, church, parish hall and other such structures of a cultural, recreational, or administrative type.
4. Restaurants or eating establishments having a floor area of less than one thousand five hundred (l,500) square feet, and where the food is consumed on the premises and entirely within the principal structure.
5. Other uses similar to those mentioned above that the Board of Appeals finds to be consistent with the spirit and intent of the Historic Village District.
Special Exception - Requiring Board Of Appeals Approval. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 9.02(g) governing Special Exceptions, the following additional conditions shall apply for the following specific uses.
1. Restaurants having a floor area greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet, provided that they meet the following conditions:
  1. Food is consumed on the premises and entirely within the principal structure.
  2. There is provided one (1) parking space for everyone hundred (100) square feet of floor area over one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
  3. A site plan illustrating the on-site parking, traffic circulation, landscaping, and collection and disposal of garbage, trash, debris, and refuse, is approved by the Board of Appeals.
  4. Approval of any signs is granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. Restaurants, provided:
  1. That there is no drive through aisle or drive up service window, no walk-up service window, and no outdoor seating area.
  2. That there is no outdoor sound amplification.
  3. That the hours of operation are limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  4. That sufficient off-street parking is provided.
3. Convenience stores, provided:
  1. That there is no drive through aisle or drive up service window, no walk-up service window, and no outdoor seating area.
  2. That there is no outdoor sound amplification.
  3. That the hours of operation are limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
  4. That sufficient off-street parking is provided, which shall include a minimum of one (l) parking space per one hundred (100) square feet of the building space.
  5. That no exterior lighting of any parking lot or area shall be permitted during non-business hours, nor shall any exterior lighting be located or directed so as to shine on or illuminate any adjoining properties.
Lot Requirements. The following minimum lot requirements shall apply in the Historic Village (HV) District.
1. Lot width must be at least sixty (60) feet (excepting lots of record).
2. A building fronting along Main Street must be no further from the right-of-way of Main Street than the structure on the adjoining property, which is closest to the right-of-way of Main Street, unless permitted by a variance granted by the Board of Appeals.
3. Lot area per dwelling unit: a minimum of one (1) acre for each dwelling unit to be located on the lot.
4. Side yard: zero (0) feet.
5. Rear yard: twenty (20) feet.