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Centerville City Zoning Code

12.64 Public

Utility Substations

12.64.010 Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish use and development regulations for public utility substations to ensure they are compatible with adjoining uses.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.64.020 Scope

The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to any public utility substation within the City.  Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this Title, the Centerville Municipal Code, or other laws.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.64.030 Definitions

Certain words and phrases in this Chapter are defined in CZC 12.12 (Definitions).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.64.040 Permitted Use

A public utility substation that conforms to the development standards of CZC 12.64.050 shall be a permitted use in any zone.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.64.050 Development Standards - Permitted Use

The development standards set forth in this Section shall apply to a public utility substation established as a permitted use.

  1. Color. A public utility substation shall be painted or constructed of materials with earth tone colors.
  2. Location. A public utility substation shall be located at least 30 feet from any habitable structure. A public utility substation shall not be located in the path of any planned street as illustrated on the Master Street Plan.
  3. Maximum Size. The maximum above-ground size of a public utility substation shall be as follows:
    1. If not located within the parkstrip of a fully improved street, nine feet in any direction horizontally and six feet vertically above grade.
    2. If located within the parkstrip of a fully improved street, five feet horizontally parallel to a street by two feet perpendicular to the street and three feet vertically above existing grade.
  4. Security. A public utility substation shall be made secure as needed to provide public safety or protect utility equipment.
  5. Visual Obstructions. A public utility substation shall conform to visual obstruction regulations set forth in CZC 12.55.230.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.64.060 Conditional Use Permit Required

A public utility substation that does not conform to the development standards of CZC 12.64.050 may be established in any zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to the requirements of CZC 12.21.100 and the development standards of CZC 12.64.070.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.64.070 Development Standards - Conditional Use

The development standards of CZC 12.64.050 shall apply to a public utility substation established as a conditional use unless expressly modified by a conditional use permit, except as provided in the following Subsections.

  1. Landscaping. A public utility substation site which is larger than 1,000 square feet shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to applicable requirements of CZC 12.51 (Landscaping and Screening).
  2. Location. A public utility substation which exceeds the size limits of CZC 12.64.050(c)(2) shall not be located in any parkstrip or front yard.
  3. Maximum Size in Residential Zones. A public utility substation located in a residential zone shall not exceed 12 feet horizontally and 10 feet vertically above grade.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

2016-20