The purpose of the Commercial Zones is to create orderly, efficient, aesthetic, and appropriate commercial developments which will support and enhance the Coalville City Community and preserve the rural, small-town character. The Following Zones are hereby created under this Code and may be collectively referred to as the Commercial Zones.

A.

Community Commercial (CC) Zone. The purpose of the CC Zone is to encourage commercial and retail development. Businesses that provide services directly to the residents of Coalville are highly encouraged. Transportation, parking, and other site design issues may limit the types of businesses approved in the CC Zone. The location of the CC Zone is designed to provide a focal point for the community downtown center of Coalville City and provide convenient pedestrian and vehicle access without hazards and conflicts in residential neighborhoods.

The provisions contained herein will be used to encourage greater integrity and aesthetic improvements as these areas are developed, redeveloped, and improved. Integrated and coordinated landscaping, parking, access, signing and building designs will be considered. New construction should be in harmony with the historic characteristics of the community. The use characteristics of this zone are small retail, office, business/service stores and shops. Parking must conform to Chapter 6 herein and is encouraged to be located at the side or behind buildings. This zone is commercial in nature and typical domesticated farm animals are not allowed.

Approval procedures, landscaping requirements and design guidelines are applicable in the CC Zone. These regulations can be found under Special Provisions herein.

B.

Highway Commercial (HC) Zone. The HC Zone was established to provide for the service commercial needs of motorists on Interstate 80. The location of the HC Zone is in close proximity to the off-ramps of Interstate 80, which provide convenient access for higher traffic volumes without hazards and without traversing through residential areas. The use characteristics of this zone are highway service, limited retail, convenience stores, and shops. Sign standards are provided for in Chapter 27. This zone is commercial in nature and typical domesticated farm animals are not allowed.

(Ord. No. 2024-2, 10-15-2024)

Table 8-1 in Section 08-020 sets forth Allowed Uses (A), Conditional Uses (C), Temporary Uses (T), Low Impact Uses (L), and Prohibited Uses (X) for the CC and HC Zone Districts. Permitted uses are by right provided the parcel and buildings meet all other provisions of this Code and any other applicable ordinances of Coalville City.

Any proposed Residential Use or Development within the Community Commercial (CC) Zone shall be subject to the R-8 Zoning provisions contained in Chapter 14. Residential uses in the Highway Commercial (HC) Zone are not allowed.

A.

The area, width, frontage, and yard standards shall be regulated by the following, except that no commercial use building shall be located closer than fifteen feet (15') to any residential district boundary line or to any public right-of-way that continues as frontage into a residential district within the same City block, not including Main Street, unless in compliance with the exception noted below through a conditional use permit.

Exception. A commercial building that meets all the following requirements:

• Not greater than two thousand (2,000) square feet in area.

• Less than twenty feet (20') in height.

• Built with materials that are aesthetically compatible to a residential district.

• Located adjacent to a residential lot rear or side yard.

• In the opinion of the Planning Commission does not adversely affect the residential district due to noise, odor, or similar nuisances.

B.

Lot Frontage. Each lot or parcel of land in the Commercial Zones shall have adequate frontage on a public street; except for residential lots accessed by a private driveway.

C.

Lot Area. Lot area requirements in the Commercial Zones shall be dictated by off-street parking, adequate circulation, and site design requirements. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the lot or parcel.

D.

Lot Width. There shall be no requirements for lot width, provided all off-street parking and circulation regulations can be satisfied.

The maximum height for all buildings and structures shall be thirty-five feet (35').

A.

Where a commercial development adjoins any residential zone or residential use, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a six foot (6') solid fence or masonry wall. A fence or wall is not required along the adjoining property line in the required front yard setback.

1.

If a fence or wall is installed along the property line in the required front yard setback it shall comply with the height and location standards as referenced in the Regulations Governing Fences and Walls Section of this Code.

B.

Where a multiple family residential development adjoins any single-family residential use, there shall be provided along the adjoining property line a six foot (6') solid fence or masonry wall (chain link fencing with slats is not considered a solid fence or wall for purposes of this section). A fence or wall is not required along the adjoining property line in the required front yard setback.

1.

If a fence or wall is installed along the property line in the required front yard setback it shall comply with the height and location standards as referenced in the Regulations Governing Fences and Walls Chapter of the Code.

C.

Front-Yard Setback. Each structure in the Commercial Zones shall be located at least twenty feet (20') from the edge of any public street, provided however, that no off-street parking shall be located closer than ten feet (10') from any public street. Commercial structures within the Historic District along Main Street do not require a front setback and may be located adjacent to the public sidewalk.

D.

Side-Yard Setback. Each structure in the Commercial Zones shall be located at least twelve feet (12') from the nearest building and no less than three feet (3') from the property line.

E.

Rear-Yard Setback. Each structure in the Commercial Zones shall be located at least twelve feet (12') from the rear property line or adjacent building in order to provide adequate alleyways for deliveries.

Landscaped areas and Outdoor Amenities are used to frame and soften structures, to define site functions, to enhance the quality of the environment, provide outdoor seating, and to screen undesirable views. Landscaping and Outdoor Amenities should complement the buildings and surroundings to make a positive contribution to the aesthetics and function of both the specific site and the area. The following characteristics will need to be addressed in the design of each commercial project:

A.

Landscaped areas can incorporate many kinds of designs. Xeriscapes and more traditional Landscapes are the most common. Xeriscape designs should include:

1.

A ground cover (rock, bark, water wise grasses, etc.).

2.

Shrubs or trees (buffalo grass, native trees, etc.).

Traditional Landscape designs should generally incorporate planting utilizing a three-tiered system including:

1.

Grasses and groundcover;

2.

Shrubs and vines; and

3.

Trees.

Xeriscape and water wise plants are encouraged by the City to reduce water usage.

B.

All areas not covered by approved buildings and structures or required parking must be completely landscaped and maintained. All areas not covered by an approved building, required parking, trees or shrubs shall be covered by grass or another acceptable ground cover such as bark, wood chips, or decorative rocks. Dirt, weeds, and similar materials are not considered acceptable ground cover.

C.

All required landscaping must be properly maintained.

D.

Plant materials will be placed in a manner that avoids interference with project lighting or restriction of access to emergency apparatus such as fire hydrants or fire alarm boxes. Landscaping should preserve the clear view area defined in this Code.

E.

Planting areas will be protected from vehicular and pedestrian encroachment by raised planting surfaces, bumper guards, or the use of curbs.

F.

Plants in containers or planter boxes and outdoor seating areas are encouraged for areas adjacent to store fronts along walkways provided that the containers, planter boxes, seating amenities, or any other enhancements do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

G.

Vines and climbing plants integrated upon buildings, trellises, and perimeter walls are not only attractive, but also help discourage graffiti and are encouraged in appropriate areas.

H.

Existing mature trees, riparian corridors, and view sheds should be preserved and incorporated into the project landscaping.

I.

Storm drainage facilities should be incorporated into the landscape design and appear to be a part of the overall project.

J.

No species of trees or large shrub should be planted under overhead lines or over underground utilities if its natural growth may interfere with the installation or maintenance of any public or private utility.

K.

A complete landscaping plan is considered part of an application for Site Plan review and shall include the types and sizes of all planting materials. Each plan should include a variety of planting material and a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees.

All Commercial buildings must follow the parking provisions provided in Chapter 6 herein.

A.

Have a maximum of one (1) driveway approach for each one hundred feet (100') of public street frontage.

B.

Said driveway approaches shall be no more than thirty-five feet (35') in width nor less than sixteen feet (16') (for one-way traffic).

C.

Proposed driveway approaches, and associated paving in the public right-of-way with asphalt, concrete or any other impervious surface that will encase, cover, or in any way come into contact with any public utility located in the public right-of-way, will cause the property owner to provide adequate expansion joints in the paving surface as to allow ease of access to such public utilities.

D.

In such cases where this situation exists the property owner shall submit a design detail for protecting the allowed access of any utilities that may be affected by the proposed excavation work, in addition to the required excavation permit.

E.

For commercial and industrial uses and apartments with seventeen (17) or more parking spaces, the driveway approach shall be no closer than forty feet (40') to the intersection of two (2) streets.

All signs erected in the Commercial Zones shall be in conformance with the sign regulations of Chapter 27 of this Code.

A.

Any area outside of a building used for any commercial activities other than off-street parking and loading shall be completely enclosed within a solid fence or wall of a height sufficient to completely screen such activity from the street or from adjoining parcels (chain link fencing with slats is not considered a solid fence or wall for purposes of this section).

B.

All commercial uses shall be conducted from enclosed buildings except automobile fuel or service stations, carwashes, automobile and recreational vehicle sales, rental or lease, off-street parking and loading, plant material nurseries, outdoor restaurants, and commercial recreation, unless otherwise permitted by planned unit development or conditional use permit.

C.

All uses shall be free from objectionable noise, hazards, or nuisances.

No trash, used materials, wrecked, or non-operational or abandoned vehicles or equipment shall be placed or stored within a public right-of-way, on any public sidewalk or in any required yard setback areas. All such materials must be screened from public streets and adjacent property or stored within an enclosed building.

All storage areas within a side yard and rear yard shall be screened from the public or adjoining residential area view by appropriate fencing or landscaping methods and placed in a rear area of the main building if possible.

Hazardous materials, chemicals or oils/solvents shall not be stored in areas that are accessible to the public and do not meet Health Department regulations.