This Article assigns Supplemental Standards over and above those imposed by other Sections of this Ordinance. Although permitted in certain districts, some uses have unique characteristics that require these Supplemental Standards.

A.

The minimum land area shall be 5 acres;

B.

The following farming activities shall be permitted;

1.

Forage and sod crops;

2.

Grain and seed crops;

3.

Dairy animals and products;

4.

Poultry, including egg production but excluding commercial poultry processing;

5.

Livestock, such as beef cattle, sheep, goats or any similar livestock; including the breeding and grazing of such animals but excluding commercial meat processing operations;

6.

Nursery operations involving the raising of plants, shrubs, and trees for sale and transplantation and including greenhouses and incidental sale of items customarily associated with a nursery operation;

7.

Bees and apiary products;

8.

Fisheries, excluding fish and seafood processing;

9.

Fruit and vegetables of all kinds, including the growing and harvesting of such fruit and vegetables, but excluding commercial food processing operations;

10.

Live stock, dairy animals, small animals and poultry shall not be housed closer than 200 feet from any adjacent lot not zoned AG;

11.

Temporary sawmills and chippers used in connection with commercial forestry operations shall be set back at least 200 feet from any lot line.

C.

A booth or stall (farm stand) from which produce and farm produce are sold to the general public shall be permitted subject to the following limitations:

1.

Sales areas shall be set back from all lot lines so as to meet the direct yard requirements.

2.

Sales areas shall not occupy any part of a required off-street parking or loading area.

D.

Incidental structures and activities commonly associated with a farm may include barns, silos, animal pens, loading and unloading platforms or chutes, and other accessory uses.

E.

Except for kennels, as defined by this ordinance, the keeping of small domestic animals, small fur-bearing animals, or bees for personal enjoyment or use shall not be deemed a farm and shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted dwelling in any district. However, any structure used for the housing of small domestic animals, including household pets, of any kind, shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any property line except that of an agricultural district. Further, the cultivation of a garden or orchard; the raising of plants, vegetables, shrubs, and the like; the keeping of greenhouses; and similar activities for personal enjoyment or use shall not be deemed a farm and shall likewise be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted dwelling in any district.

A.

Kennels as defined by this ordinance shall require a minimum of five (5) acres.

B.

Kennel owners shall be required to obtain a license prior to operation issued by the City of Clanton. Prior to issuance of a license the premises shall be inspected by the Animal Control Officer and Building Inspector to insure compliance with the ordinance.

C.

A structure will be required with concrete floors and drains connected to the public sewer or other sewage disposal system satisfactory to the Health Officer. These floors must be cleaned daily with water under pressure to discharge waste into the sewage disposal system. In no event shall waste be allowed to accumulate so as to cause or create unhealthy, unsanitary, dangerous or offensive living conditions for the animals or adjacent property owners.

D.

It shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person to keep any kennel within the city under such circumstances that the sounds or noises emitted by said animals are of such volume and nature as unreasonably to interfere with, or disturb the peace, quiet, comfort and repose of ordinary sensibilities of the reasonable use and enjoyment of any adjacent property used for residential purposes.

E.

No person shall cause dangerous or offensive conditions by virtue of the number of animals maintained at a single location or due to the inadequacy of the facilities.

F.

No animals shall be kept or housed within 200' from any property line.

G.

All fences, gates, pens, buildings or any form of containment will be constructed to sufficiently house and secure all animals.

H.

It shall be a condition of the issuance of any kennel license that the animal control officer shall at any time be permitted to inspect all animals that are kept at such place and the animal control officer shall, if permission for such inspection is refused, revoke the license of the refusing owner. Any person whose license is revoked shall, within ten (10) days thereafter, humanely dispose of all animals owned, kept or harbored, and no part of the license fee shall be refunded.

A.

The minimum land acre shall be five (5) acres.

B.

Unless otherwise provided by this ordinance, the keeping of farm animals and fowl (livestock and fowl) shall be limited to the following types:

1.

Poultry;

2.

Small livestock, such as sheep and goats; and

3.

Horses and similar animals, such as ponies and donkeys.

The keeping of swine shall be prohibited.

C.

The use shall be subject to the following setback and area requirements:

1.

Farm animals shall be housed not less than 100 feet from any adjacent lot not zoned AG.

2.

At least one acre of lot area shall be required for each small livestock animal, horse, and similar animal, and a maximum of 20 poultry for every 8,000 square feet of lot area shall be permitted.

D.

Except for kennels, as defined by this ordinance, the keeping of small domestic animals for personal enjoyment shall not be deemed a hobby farm and shall be permitted as an accessory use in any district.

A.

The use shall be conducted within a single-family residence.

B.

The building shall maintain the exterior appearance of a single-family residence, with no separate outside entrances to individual bedrooms.

C.

The group care residence must be sponsored by a public or non-profit organization. State licensing requirements shall be met.

D.

No group care residence shall be located within 1,000 feet of another group care home as measured between lot lines.

A.

The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to residential use of the dwelling and shall not change the essential character of the dwelling or adversely affect the use permitted in the district of which it is a part.

B.

Such use shall not adversely affect the general welfare of the surrounding residential area due to potential noise, odor, electrical interference, increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic or any other conditions which would constitute an objectionable use of residentially zoned property.

C.

Customary home occupations shall be limited to an office or a business of a personal service nature.

D.

The home occupation shall be confined to twenty-five (25) percent of the principal building, and shall not be conducted in any accessory building located on the same lot as the principal dwelling. No outside storage shall be used in connection with a home occupation.

E.

Employment shall be limited to members of the family residing in the dwelling, and there shall be no employment of help other than those, members of the residential family.

F.

No display of products shall be visible from the street, and only articles made on the premises may be sold.

G.

The activity carried on as a home occupation shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

H.

Not more than one, non-illuminated, wall mounted sign of two or less square feet of area shall be permitted per dwelling.

I.

In the event that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the applicant will submit a Home Occupation Affidavit to the City Clerk prior to a license being issued by the City of Clanton.

A.

Self-Service Storage Facilities shall be limited to the rental of storage units and the pick-up and deposit of goods or property in dead storage. No outdoor storage will be permitted on the site.

B.

No storage of volatile or explosive materials shall be permitted either inside the structure or structures, or on the premises.

C.

The facility or site shall not be used for wholesale or retail sales operations. Storage units shall not be used to manufacture, fabricate or process goods, conduct servicing or repair, or any other retail, commercial, or industrial activity. Auctions or garage sales shall not be allowed except for the sale or other disposition of abandoned personal property by the owner of the self-service storage facility in accordance with applicable state law.

D.

On-site office space may be included in the design of the facility for use by the owner or rental manager for the day to day operation of the facility. No office space shall be used, rented or leased by any other person, company or corporation to conduct any other business or use than stated above.

E.

Facility owner will be responsible for disposal of any rubbish, refuse, garbage, debris or abandoned material generated on-site.

F.

A minimum lot size of two (2) acres shall be required for a mini-warehouse development, and such facility shall not exceed one (1) story in height. Building coverage shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the lot area.

G.

Individual storage units shall not exceed three hundred forty (340) square feet.

H.

Individual storage units shall not have electrical outlets except ceiling light fixtures and necessary switches.

I.

No individual storage unit shall be constructed where an adjoining unit may have internal access.

J.

Exterior light fixtures shall be designed and installed so that the light is focused down upon the premises and so that a minimum amount of light shines on adjacent property or the public right-of-way. If a facility abuts a residential district, exterior light fixtures shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height.

K.

Storage unit doors shall be screened from view from property zoned for detached single family residential use. The building, including storage unit doors shall be a color which blends with the surrounding built and natural environment and shall not be a color which attracts attention to the premises.

L.

Setbacks for self-service storage facilities will be: Front - 50 feet; Rear - 25 feet; Side - 20 feet. No part of any self-storage facility will be located within fifty (50) feet of any residential district boundary and will be adequately screened by fencing or plant material as determined by the Planning Commission.

M.

Self-service storage facilities shall not be located on major thoroughfares within the Clanton, Alabama corporate limits; specifically, Alabama State Route 22, Alabama State Route 145, U.S. Highway 31, and Lake Mitchell Road (County Road 28). However, an exception shall exist for self-service storage facilities operating with a current business license for the 2021 license year and if said facility is located in an M-1 zoning district. This exception shall not apply to self-storage facilities that cease operation for more than thirty (30) calendar days or do not renew the business license subsequent to 2021.

N.

Storage facilities shall have a minimum of two (2) points of access from a public right-of-way at no less than twenty (20) feet in width. All drives which provide direct access to buildings shall have a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet. Access controls shall be in accordance with Article VIII, Sec. 7.0. All drives shall be surfaced with dust-free materials (asphalt or concrete) in conformance with Clanton Street Department standards.

O.

In addition to any screening requirements imposed by the Planning Commission site review, a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the total impervious area of the site shall be greenbelt or planting beds.

(Ord. No. 2021-19, 9-27-21)

A.

Non-residential accessory buildings must be approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

B.

Residential accessory buildings, attached/detached carports and garages shall be limited to one (1) per residentially zoned lot of two (2) acres, or less, and shall comply with the following provisions:

1.

The maximum floor area shall be no more than 50% of the floor area of the principal building; 25% for each additional accessory building.

2.

The maximum height shall be 14 feet but in no case greater than the principal building height.

3.

Detached residential accessory structures shall be limited to the rear yard only and located no closer than ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line.

4.

Attached carports and garages may be permitted in the side yard but shall be situated no closer than ten (10) feet from the side property line and be in line with the back comer of the principal building.

5.

Additional residential accessory buildings may be approved through variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

6.

Residential properties containing two (2) or more acres may have more than one (1) accessory building, pending approval by the Planning Commission of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

C.

Accessory structures (portable and permanent) and attached/detached garages located in non-residential and residential zones shall be constructed of material(s) compatible with the principal building and other buildings located in the district/zone to ensure the aesthetic value and appearance of the neighborhood is retained.

D.

Accessory structures shall not be built prior to construction of the primary residence or principal building and shall not be located any closer than ten (10) feet to another building on the same lot.

E.

Connex boxes/shipping containers are prohibited from being used as a permanent accessory building. An exception may exist for temporary construction typically lasting no longer than one (1) year or 12 consecutive months.

F.

All recreational vehicle (RV) and camper storage buildings must be approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

G.

Accessory structures cannot be used as a residence in residential or commercial zones.

H.

No portable building located in non-residential and residential zones can be solely constructed of metal.

I.

Pole barns are only permitted on properties consisting of five (5) or more acres and must be approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

J.

Any current or future business operating within the corporate limits of Clanton, Alabama which sells accessory buildings/structures, shall be required to post, or have readily available, the provisions of Article VII, Section 7.0. Said business shall have the responsibility of ensuring the prospective buyer has been notified and been approved by the City of Clanton Building Department prior to the sale or installation of an accessory building/structure within the corporate limits of Clanton, Alabama.

(Ord. No. 2023-06, 5-22-23)

A.

The minimum site area shall be 5 acres.

B.

Each grave site shall be set back a minimum distance of fifty feet from any property line of the Cemetery. Each columbarium or mausoleum shall be set back a minimum distance of 200 feet from any property line of the cemetery.

C.

A 6-foot high protective wall or fence may be required along all property lines, except at points of vehicular access where gates with locks may be required. The cemetery shall be exempt from any required screening or buffering along a public right-of-way.

D.

No grave site shall be located closer than 150 feet from a water line or underground water supply.

All mobile homes/manufactured homes are prohibited in all zoning districts of the City of Clanton except in the District MH-1 and District R-4.

A.

Permanent swimming pools which are wholly or partially above ground level shall be located in the rear yard of a single- or two-family dwelling and be located not closer than 25 feet from any property line. No mechanical appurtenance shall be located within ten feet of any property line.

B.

Private swimming pools constructed below grade level shall be: A pool shall be located in the rear yard only when in a single-family or two-family residential zone.

Located, including mechanical appurtenances, no closer than 10 feet from any property line.

C.

Enclosed at the time of construction by a fence of not less than 5 feet in height measured from ground level to the highest portion of the fence. Fences and gates shall be so constructed and of such materials as to prevent the unauthorized entry of children and household pets into the pool area. Moreover, gates shall be provided with permanent self-latching devices and shall be locked at all times when pool is not in use.

D.

Above ground pools shall be subject to the requirements of the Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1991 edition, and any future amendments thereto.

E.

All exterior lighting fixtures shall be constructed to direct the beam below the horizontal plane of the fixture and shall reflect away from any adjacent property.

F.

Swimming pools for multi-family, planned residential and commercial use shall meet minimum standards deemed by the Planning Commission to be appropriate upon review of the specific proposal.

A.

Building material or temporary structures for construction purposes shall not be placed or stored on any lot or parcel of land before appropriate building permits have been approved by the Building Official and issued by the City Clerk. Such building materials and temporary structures shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work.

A.

Walls or fences may be located within the yards except as provided herein.

B.

In any residential district, the following regulations shall apply:

1.

Decorative wood fences, decorative masonry or brick walls, and hedges may be permitted within or along the edge of all front yards so long as such do not exceed a height of thirty (30) inches.

2.

Fences, walls and hedges of six and one-half (6½) feet or less in height may be permitted within or along the edge of side and rear yards in residential districts.

3.

In the case of a lot with more than one front yard (corner or double frontage lot) decorative wood fences, decorative masonry or brick walls and hedges of six and one-half (6½) feet or less in height may be permitted in all but one of the front yards but no closer than fifteen (15) feet to the front lot line(s). (See illustrations of typical lot configurations and applications below.)

C.

In any non-residential district, unless otherwise stipulated elsewhere in this ordinance, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted within or along the edge of any yard, provided such fence, wall or hedge erected or planted within a distance of fifteen (15) feet from or along the edge of the front lot line shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height. (See illustration of typical lot configuration and application below.)

A.

Where permitted, gasoline service stations shall observe all regulations for such structures and their uses as required by the laws of the State of Alabama on any applicable Ordinance of the City of Clanton.

B.

All permanent storage of material, merchandise, and equipment shall be within the principal building or within permanent stationary containers, located within the setback lines, with the exception of refuse, trash, and temporary storage which shall be located in an area enclosed by an opaque fence which is adequate in height to screen such uses from public view.

C.

All lighting shall be arranged as to prevent direct light or glare into public streets or surrounding properties.

D.

Drains located on the premises without approved separators in the trap shall be prohibited. Gasoline storage tanks shall be located underground and be in full compliance with Alabama Department of Environmental Management requirements.

E.

All minor repair work to vehicles herein allowed shall be done within the principal building located on the premises of a gasoline service station as herein permitted.

F.

No gasoline service station shall be located within a radius of three hundred (300) feet from a public assembly center. (Also includes places of worship, community center, community service club, day care center, hospital and similar uses, which a large number of people are concentrated on a temporary or permanent basis.)

G.

The following are prohibited uses in gasoline service stations located in any zone other than industrial zones:

1.

Major motor overhauls.

2.

Body work and spray painting.

3.

Any uses performed inside the building which is offensive or dangerous or which constitutes a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent properties, by reason of the emission of smoke, fumes, dust odor, vibration, noise, or unsightliness.

4.

Storage of vehicles on premises for purposes other than periodic maintenance or repair.

H.

Gasoline service station signs shall be of a non-flicker and non-flashing type.

I.

Off-street parking facilities shall conform to requirements specified in Article VIII, section 3.0.

Where permitted, a shopping center shall:

A.

Consist of a building group that is architecturally unified;

B.

Provide convenient vehicular servicing of all buildings in the shopping center, as well as satisfactory circulation of traffic in the parking areas, and be designed to avoid undue interference with through traffic in gaining ingress and egress from the sites;

C.

Provide for integrated parking areas and vehicular loading spaces as specified in Article VIII;

D.

Provide convenient and safely located pedestrian walkways;

E.

Depict the location, size, character and number of all exterior signs;

F.

Have a minimum site depth of three hundred (300) feet;

G.

Provide a buffer strip of not less than twenty (20) feet wide where the shopping center abuts any residential zone, unless otherwise stipulated elsewhere in this ordinance;

H.

Conduct a traffic analysis and provide information on the estimated effect that the proposed shopping center will have on adjacent street traffic, including volume flows to and from the proposed facility. This analysis should be prepared by a registered professional engineer;

I.

Present a preliminary plan or engineering report providing for the site grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewers and water supply, prepared by a registered professional engineer;

J.

Provide a copy of any deed restrictions intended for the property upon which said facility is to be constructed.

Where permitted, a Nursing Care Facility shall comply with the following requirements:

A.

Submission of a Site Development Plan which provides for:

1.

A preliminary plan or engineering feasibility report providing for the site grading, storm drainage, topography, sanitary sewers and water supply.

2.

Two hundred (200) square feet of outdoor open space, exclusive of required front yards, side yards, buffer areas, parking areas, loading spaces or other purposes for each bed in the nursing care facility. Said outdoor open space shall be open and unobstructed from the ground upwards.

B.

Submission of a traffic analysis, indicating the estimated traffic flows to and from the nursing care facility, prepared by an Alabama Registered Professional Engineer, where deemed necessary by the Planning Commission.

16.1

Definition.

A buffer is herein defined as a strip of land that is retained, for the purpose of providing a means of screening or separating incompatible land uses, promoting visual harmony, reducing noise, diverting emissions, restricting passage and enhancing the natural environment, thereby providing for a compatible mix of otherwise conflicting uses. A buffer may consist of the following:

A.

A natural barrier such as existing or planted trees or shrubs, a combination of trees, shrubs, or vegetation. Any combination of evergreen trees and/or evergreen shrubs, evergreen trees and other deciduous trees (hardwoods) are acceptable as long as the visual barrier will be uniformly dense at the minimum height required.

B.

A solid opaque fence, a brick or masonry wall, or earth berm.

16.2

General Requirements for Buffers/Screening.

Specifications for buffers shall be determined by the Planning Commission in its review of site development plans at minimum, buffers shall meet the following criteria: (a) If a natural barrier is specified in the buffer strip, such barrier shall be a planting strip so planted that within one full growing season after installation, said planting strip shall provide a visually impervious barrier, uniformly dense at all heights from the ground, and a minimum of 4 feet tall throughout the entire length of the planting strip. The entire surface area of the buffer shall be planted with trees and/or shrubs. Within 3 full growing seasons after installation, said planting strip shall have reached a minimum height of 6 feet in height or greater.

A.

If man-made screening methods are specified, the following shall apply:

1.

Screening materials shall be continuously maintained, present an attractive exterior appearance, and be of durable construction.

2.

Unless otherwise noted, acceptable screening materials include wood stockade fences, decorative masonry walls, brick walls, and earth berms. Screening walls or fences shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height (or as modified by the Planning Commission) but not exceed three (3) feet in height within any required front yard.

3.

Location of screening shall not obstruct the visibility of traffic circulation.

B.

Buffers shall be of sufficient width, height, opacity, and density to eliminate the adverse impact on adjacent single-family residences.

16.3

Modification or Waiver.

The screening and planting requirements of this Section shall be applied equally to all similarly classified and situated properties but may be modified or waived altogether in certain Cases where a building site is subject to any of the following circumstances, as determined by the Planning Commission.

A.

Where natural vegetation (trees and/or shrubs) exist on a piece of property when application is made for a building permit, a strip of natural vegetation shall be left undisturbed until the Building Inspector has evaluated it with regard to the width requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance for that specific use and zone. The Building Inspector may require that the developer retain a portion of the natural vegetation as a greenbelt, where natural vegetation (trees and/or shrubs) already exists, rather than require a man-made planning strip. However, such vegetation shall be adequate in density to provide the desired barrier;

B.

Where impending development of adjacent property would make these standards unreasonable or impractical;

C.

Where, after inspection by the Building Inspector, it is found that two different and incompatible zone districts abut each other, but are separated by a street or alley, or where the view from the adjoining district is blocked by a change in grade or other natural or man-made features;

D.

Where a greenbelt or planting strip cannot reasonably be expected to thrive due to soil conditions, intense shade or similar conditions;

E.

Fencing, where installed, shall be constructed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy;

F.

All plantings shall be permanently maintained in good growing condition by the party or parties required to provide such plantings and, when necessary, replaced with new growth. All fencing shall be permanently maintained in good condition and, whenever necessary, repaired or replaced by the party or parties required to provide such fence;

G.

In special cases where the side and/or rear yards may be inadequate to meet the width requirements for the buffer strip, as set forth in each respective zone district. The Planning Commission shall determine, based on the site plan review or other pertinent information requested, an alternative methods of separation.

Any metal structure(s) constructed in zoning districts, other than M-1 and M-2, and located within proximity to major thoroughfares within the Clanton, Alabama corporate limits; specifically, Alabama State Route 22, Alabama State Route 145, U.S. Highway 31, and Lake Mitchell Road (County Road 28) are hereby required to meet the following standards and criteria:

1.

Masonry façade (brick, stone, masonry veneer, etc.) shall be required to cover 100% of all exterior walls on metal structures which shall apply to all metal structures whether they are being constructed, remodeled, upgraded, or otherwise altered from their current state as of the effective date of this Ordinance.

2.

Building plans shall be reviewed by the Building Department and approved by the City of Clanton Planning Commission. Building plans should include stamps from an engineer and an architect who are certified through the State of Alabama.

(Ord. No. 2021-20, 9-27-21; Ord. No. 2022-03, 2-14-22)

A.

Wrecker services/impound yards shall only be permitted in M-2 (Heavy Industrial District) if granted a special exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

B.

Wrecker services/impound yards shall not be located on or in proximity to any major thoroughfares within the corporate limits of Clanton, Alabama; specifically, Alabama State Route 22, Alabama State Route 145, U.S. Highway 31, and Lake Mitchell Road (Chilton County Road 28).

C.

Other requirements (e.g., fencing) shall be determined by the Planning Commission of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

(Ord. No. 2023-06, 5-22-23)

A.

All barndominiums, barndos, shouses, or any barn-like structure intended or renovated to be used as a residential dwelling must obtain prior approval by the Planning Commission of the City of Clanton, Alabama.

(Ord. No. 2023-06, 5-22-23)

A.

Tiny-homes are prohibited within the corporate limits of Clanton, Alabama.

(Ord. No. 2023-06, 5-22-23)

A.

Any building, structure, or facility used for the purposes of hosting community or social gatherings shall be prohibited from adjoining a residentially zoned district.

B.

Hours of operation shall be limited from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., or any combination of hours within said time period.

(Ord. No. 2023-06, 5-22-23)