Columbus City Zoning Code
Division 3
District Regulations
§ 14.02.381 Compliance with the regulations.
Except as otherwise specifically provided:
(1)
No land shall be used for a purpose except as permitted in the district in which it is located.
(2)
No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered, nor shall any building be used, except for a use permitted in the district in which such building is located.
(3)
No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered except in conformity with the area regulations of the district in which such building is located.
(4)
No building shall be erected or structurally altered to the extent specifically provided in this division except in conformity with the off-street parking and loading regulations of the district in which such building is located.
(5)
The minimum yards, parking spaces, and open spaces, including lot area per family, required by this article for each and every building existing on April 26, 1999, or for any building erected after that date, shall not be encroached upon or considered as part of the yard or parking space or open space required for any other building, nor shall any lot area be reduced below the requirements of this article for the district in which such lot is located.
(6)
Every building erected or structurally altered after April 26, 1999, shall be located on a lot; and, except as otherwise provided, there shall not be more than one main building on one lot.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.382 Rules for the interpretation of district boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(1)
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets or highways, street lines or highway right-of-way lines, such centerlines, street lines or highway right-of-way lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(2)
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(3)
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerlines or street lines of streets, or the centerlines of right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale on the zoning map.
(4)
In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the zoning map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.
(5)
In the case of a district boundary line dividing a property into two parts, the district boundary line shall be construed to be the property line nearest the district line as shown.
(6)
Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the city council, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation; and all areas included in the vacation shall then be subject to all regulations of the extended districts.
(7)
Where the streets or alleys on the ground differ from the streets or alleys as shown on the zoning map, the streets or alleys on the ground shall control.
(8)
If none of the above apply, the board of adjustment shall determine the location of the district boundary.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.383 Establishment of districts and boundaries.
(a)
For the purposes of this article, the city is divided into eight districts as follows: District R, single-family or two-family residential district.
District R-1, multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium district. |
District R-2, boarding and lodging and bed and breakfast district. |
District R-3, day care facilities district. |
District B, business or commercial district (includes hotels and motels). |
District P, public building or public use district. |
District I, industrial district. |
District MH, manufactured homes district. |
(b)
The location and boundaries of the districts established in this section are shown on the official zoning map, which is incorporated into this article. The zoning map, together with all notations, references and other information shown on and all amendments to the map, shall be as much a part of this article as if fully set forth and described in this section. The zoning map, properly attested, is on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.384 Official zoning map.
(a)
The official zoning map of the city shall be kept in the office of the city secretary, and one copy shall be maintained by the code enforcement officer.
(b)
It shall be the duty of the city engineer to keep the official map and the copies current by entering on such maps any changes which the city council may from time to time order by amendments to this article and the map.
(c)
The city secretary shall affix a certificate identifying the map in his office as the official zoning map of the city. He shall likewise officially identify the copies directed to be kept by the planning and zoning commission and in the office of the code enforcement officer.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.431 Description.
The R district is primarily intended for single-family and two-family detached dwellings and related religious, educational and recreational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. These areas are intended to be separated and protected from the encroachment of land use activities which do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.432 Use regulations.
A building or premises in the R district shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1)
One-family dwellings.
(2)
Two-family dwellings.
(3)
Farms or nurseries, limited to the propagation and cultivation of plants, provided no retail or wholesale business is conducted on the property.
(4)
Churches and other places of worship.
(5)
Real estate sales offices during the development of residential subdivisions not to exceed two years. Display residential houses with sales offices, provided that if such display houses are not moved within a period of one year, specific permission must be obtained from the city council for such display houses to remain on their locations.
(6)
Accessory buildings and uses, customarily incident to the above uses and located on the same lot, not involving the conduct of a retail business with such accessory building and use being as defined in this article.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.433 Area regulations.
(a)
Size of yards.
(1)
Front yard.
In the R district, there shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 20 feet. Where lots have double frontage, running through from one street to another, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets; except that a carport may be constructed on an interior lot no closer than ten feet from the back of the curb or the curbline. A carport may be constructed on a corner lot, but no portion of the structure shall be located closer than 20 feet from the back of the curb or the curbline.
(2)
Side yard.
There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot having a width of not less than five feet. A two-family dwelling shall have a side yard on each side of the lot of not less than ten feet. A side yard adjacent to a side street shall not be less than 15 feet. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than 25 feet.
(3)
Rear yard.
There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 25 feet.
(b)
Size of lot.
(1)
Lot area.
No building to be used as a one-family dwelling shall be constructed on any lot of less than 5,000 square feet. No two-family dwelling shall be constructed on any lot of less than 8,000 square feet.
(2)
Lot width.
The width of a lot for a single-family dwelling shall not be less than 50 feet, and the width of a lot for a two-family dwelling shall not be less than 80 feet at the front street building line, nor shall the average width of a lot for a single-family dwelling be less than 60 feet.
(3)
Lot depth.
The average depth of the lot shall not be less than 100 feet, except that a corner lot for use of a one-family dwelling having a minimum width of not less than 80 feet may have an average depth of less than 100 feet provided that the minimum depth is no less than 88 feet. A corner lot to be used for the erection of a two-family dwelling shall have a minimum width of not less than 80 feet.
(4)
Where a lot having less area, width and/or depth than is required in this subsection existed in separate ownership on the effective date of this article the regulations in this subsection shall not prohibit the erection of a one-family dwelling on the lot; nor shall this article prohibit the erection of a two-family dwelling on a lot existing in separate ownership on the effective date of this article; but such two-family dwelling shall not be erected on a lot less than 6,000 square feet.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.434 Parking regulations.
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in division 4, part II of this article.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.481 Description.
The R-1 district is primarily intended for multiple-family dwellings consisting of apartments, townhouses or condominiums and other similar medium-density designs, along with related religious, educational and recreational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. The purpose of the R-1 district is to provide for a higher density residential district with a more diverse mixture of residential and associated land uses. In order to accommodate higher densities, a greater use of open space and recreational areas is required within this district. Projects in this district are intended for locations along or near designated arterial streets to accommodate the higher traffic generation of uses within the district. These areas are intended to be separated and protected from the encroachment of land use activities which do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.482 Use regulations.
In the R-1 district, a building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1)
Any use permitted in district R.
(2)
Apartment, townhouse or condominium dwellings and/or rental offices or accessory buildings used in conjunction with such dwellings.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.483 Area regulations.
(a)
Size of yards.
(1)
Front yard.
In the R-1 district, there shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 25 feet. Where lots have double frontage running through from one street to another, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(2)
Side yard.
There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot having a width of not less than 15 feet.
(3)
Rear yard.
There shall be a rear yard along the rear line of the lot of not less than 25 feet.
(b)
Size of lot.
(1)
Lot area.
No building to be used as a multifamily dwelling, apartment house, townhouse or condominium shall be constructed on a lot of less than 8,000 square feet.
(2)
Lot width.
The width of a lot for multifamily dwellings, apartment houses, townhouses or condominiums shall not be less than 80 feet at any point.
(3)
Lot depth.
The depth of the lot shall not be less than 100 feet.
(4)
Where a lot having less area, width and/or depth than required in this subsection existed in separate ownership upon the effective date of this article, the regulations in this subsection shall not prohibit the erection of a multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium dwelling on a lot existing in separate ownership at the effective date of this article; but such dwellings shall not be erected on a lot less than 8,000 square feet.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.484 Parking regulations.
(a)
Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be required and one space shall be provided for each one-bedroom apartment, townhouse or condominium; two spaces for each unit with two bedrooms; 2-1/2 spaces for each three-bedroom apartment, plus an additional two parking spaces for each three units. The front yard may be used for off-street parking, provided such parking otherwise complies with the provisions of this section and as may otherwise be embodied in this code applicable to such parking. Irrespective of existing requirements, no front yard parking shall be allowed within 15 feet of the intersection of public streets as measured from the property line.
(b)
Landscaping of parking area.
The parking area shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. This shall be in addition to required landscaping.
(c)
Lighting of parking area.
Any lighting of drives or parking areas shall be so designated as not to cause any glare on any other residential, multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium zoned area in the vicinity.
(d)
Landscaping, open space and special requirements.
(1)
Open space.
Ten percent of the lot area shall be maintained as open area for recreation of the tenants. There shall not be included in the computation of the open area, common areas such as walkways, yards fronting upon streets, side yards, swimming pool areas and parking lots. In the case of multifamily dwellings, each unit of apartments shall satisfy the open space requirement. In the case of townhouse or condominiums, each unit of such shall also satisfy such requirement.
(2)
Privacy screen.
Whenever a multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium dwelling abuts upon a residential or other multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium district, there shall be erected along the boundaries, except along city streets, a privacy fence at least six feet in height constructed of substantial materials as shall be approved by the code enforcement officer.
(3)
Signs.
Signs permitted shall be indirectly illuminated or nonilluminated indicating the name and address of the multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium dwellings, availability and rental or purchase information.
(4)
Traffic signs.
Nonilluminated signs not to exceed four square feet in area are permitted for the control of traffic.
(5)
Sign height.
No sign shall be located more than 20 feet above the ground or more than 20 feet above the upper surface of the nearest curb, whichever is less in elevation.
(6)
Visibility.
No sign shall violate the visibility of intersections as follows: Any sign which obstructs vision at any point between a height of 2-1/2 feet and a height of ten feet above the upper face of the nearest curb (or street centerline if no curb exists) and within the triangular area bounded on two sides by the two street lines, or by projection of such lines to their point of intersection, and on the third side by a straight line connecting points on such street lines (or their projections) each of which is 25 feet distant from the point of intersection of the street lines.
(7)
Number of signs.
For each use of a lot under this section, there shall be no more than one sign of each of the types described in this section facing each street adjacent to such use, plus one such sign for each public entrance to such use in excess of one public entrance on each street.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.485 Requirements of part to prevail.
The requirements for multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium dwellings as embodied in this part shall prevail in the event of conflict with any other provisions of this article, except in the case of the division of the tract or parcel of land upon which such multifamily, apartment, townhouse or condominium dwelling lies for purposes of resale, in which case the provisions of this article as well as those provisions in this code shall be applicable and govern such subdivision.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.531 Description.
The R-2 district is primarily intended to serve as a residential zone that will meet the needs of persons desiring temporary (short-term housing, meaning stays of a week or less) housing where meals and/or other personal amenities are provided. The primary use of land in this district is for bed and breakfasts and other related religious, educational and recreational facilities normally required for the provision of a balanced and attractive neighborhood. These areas are intended to be separated and protected from the encroachment of land use activities which do not perform a function necessary to sustain the residential environment, internal stability, attractiveness, order, efficiency and security. The maintenance of property values is encouraged through the provision of adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of various land use elements.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.532 Use regulations.
In the R-2 district, a building or premises shall be used only for the following purpose:
(1)
Any use permitted in district R.
(2)
Boarding, lodging, bed and breakfast and similar uses in which care and/or lodging with meals is provided in a home setting.
(3)
This section shall not restrict the uses contemplated by this part where otherwise permitted in district B or district I, and any such use in any such other district shall be as permitted in such districts.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.533 Area regulations.
(a)
Size of yards.
(1)
Front yard.
In the R-2 district, there shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 20 feet. Where lots have double frontage, running through from one street to another, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets; except that a carport may be constructed on an interior lot no closer than ten feet from the back of the curb or the curbline. A carport may be constructed on a corner lot provided that no portion of the structure shall be located closer than 20 feet from the back of the curb or the curbline.
(2)
Side yard.
There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot having a width of not less than five feet. A two-family dwelling shall have a side yard on each side of the lot of not less than ten feet. A side yard adjacent to a side street shall not be less than 15 feet. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than 25 feet.
(3)
Rear yard.
There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 25 feet.
(b)
Size of lot.
(1)
Lot area.
No building to be used as a one-family dwelling shall be constructed on any lot of less than 5,000 square feet. No two-family dwelling shall be constructed on any lot of less than 8,000 square feet.
(2)
Lot width.
The width of a lot for a single-family dwelling shall not be less than 50 feet, and the width of a lot for a two-family dwelling shall not be less than 80 feet at the front street building line, nor shall the average width of a lot for a single-family dwelling be less than 60 feet.
(3)
Lot depth.
The average depth of the lot shall not be less than 100 feet, except that a corner lot for use of a one-family dwelling having a minimum width of not less than 80 feet may have an average depth of less than 100 feet provided the minimum depth is no less than 88 feet. A corner lot to be used for the erection of a two-family dwelling shall have a minimum width of not less than 80 feet.
(4)
Where a lot having less area, width and/or depth than required in this subsection existed in separate ownership upon the effective date of this article, the regulations in this subsection shall not prohibit the erection of a one-family dwelling; nor shall this part prohibit the erection of a two-family dwelling on a lot existing in separate ownership at the effective date of this article, provided such two-family dwelling shall not be erected on a lot less than 6,000 square feet.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.534 Special use permit.
(a)
Any property zoned R-2 shall be subject to the grant of a special use permit by the board of adjustment.
(b)
The special use permit shall set forth the parking requirements necessary to utilization of the premises.
(c)
The special use permit shall set forth open space requirements for those utilizing the premises.
(d)
The special use permit shall set forth the limits of permissible signs identifying the facility.
(e)
The special use permit may limit the times of operation.
(f)
When the permitted zoning is in an existing district R or adjoining an existing district R, the special use permit shall set forth such other limits as will maintain the character, nature, use and occupancy in district R while also allowing use for boarding, lodging and bed and breakfast facilities.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.535 Other powers.
The board of adjustment shall, in addition to those powers granted elsewhere in this article, have such other powers as necessary and incidental to restricting the extent of the R-2 district use.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.536 Special use permit form.
A special use permit as granted by the board of adjustment for the R-2 district shall be on such form as promulgated by the board of adjustment, and the application for such special use permit shall be on such form as promulgated by the board of adjustment. The special use permit granted shall be signed by the chairman of the board or the vice-chairman in his absence, shall be renewable for successive one-year terms if complied with, and shall be subject to such additional requirements as may be imposed by the board of adjustment as use may dictate when the special use permit is granted within a district R or for premises abutting upon district R.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.581 Districts in which permitted.
Child care facilities shall be permitted as a special use in districts R, R-1 and R-2. Child care facilities shall be permitted as uses permitted by right in districts B and P.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.582 Use regulations.
A building or premises shall be used to provide child care services on a daily basis.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.583 Area regulations.
Any child care facility located in districts R, R-1 and R-2 must meet the respective district’s yard and lot size requirements.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.584 Special use permit.
(a)
Any property zoned R-3 shall be further subject to the grant of a special use permit by the board of adjustment.
(b)
The special use permit shall set forth the parking requirements necessary to utilization of the premises.
(c)
The special use permit shall set forth open space requirements for those utilizing the premises.
(d)
The special use permit shall also set forth the limits of permissible signs identifying the facility.
(e)
The special use permit may limit the times of operation.
(f)
When the permitted zoning is in an existing district R or adjoining an existing district R, the special use permit shall set forth such other limits as will maintain the character, nature, use and occupancy in district R while also allowing use for child care services.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.585 Powers of board of adjustment.
The board of adjustment shall, in addition to those powers granted elsewhere in this article, have such other powers as necessary and incidental to restricting the extent of the R-3 use.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.586 Special use permit.
A special use permit under this part as granted by the board of adjustment shall be on such form as promulgated by the board of adjustment, and the application for such special use permit shall be on such form as promulgated by the board of adjustment. The special use permit granted shall be signed by the chairman of the board or the vice-chairman in his absence, shall be renewable for successive one-year terms if complied with, and shall be subject to such additional requirements as may be imposed by the board of adjustment as use may dictate when the special use permit is granted within a district R or for premises abutting upon district R.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.631 Description.
The business or commercial district is designed to accommodate offices and retail activities associated with the major arterial highways and thoroughfare intersections located in the city. The front yard setback, site access and site design requirements associated with this district are intended to reduce the impact of the heavy vehicular traffic so often present in this district. Screening and buffering standards are incorporated to reduce the negative impact of this district’s land uses on abutting residential neighborhoods.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.632 Use regulations.
A building or premises in district B shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1)
Any use permitted in district R-1.
(2)
Automobile parking lots.
(3)
Automobile or trailer display and sales, repair garages, tire and seat cover shops, carwash.
(4)
Bakeries.
(5)
Banks.
(6)
Boardinghouses and lodginghouses and bed and breakfasts.
(7)
Bowling alleys, drive-in restaurants, other similar places of entertainment or amusement, provided such use is located not less than 100 feet from any R district.
(8)
Building material storage yards.
(9)
Carpentry, painting, plumbing or tinsmithing shop.
(10)
Creamery, ice cream manufacturing and dairy operations.
(11)
Farm implement display and sales room.
(12)
Florist shop or greenhouses.
(13)
Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
(14)
Gasoline service stations, provided that the activities permitted do not include the storage or dismantling of old or wrecked motor vehicles, the sale of used automobile parts, or the sale of new or used motor vehicles.
(15)
Hospitals, clinics and sanitariums, except a criminal, mental or animal hospital.
(16)
Hotels and motels.
(17)
Institutions of a religious, educational, charitable or philanthropic nature, but not a penal or mental institution.
(18)
Laundries, self-service.
(19)
Manufactured home, mobile home and travel trailer parks. Manufactured homes, mobile home and travel trailer parks must conform to the provisions set forth in this article regulating same.
(20)
Manufacturing, distilling, and/or sale of alcoholic spirits, beer or wine.
(21)
Mortuaries.
(22)
Nursing and convalescent homes.
(23)
Offices and office buildings.
(24)
Personal service uses, including barbershops, beauty parlors, photographic or artist studios, messengers, taxicabs, newspaper or telegraphic service stations, dry cleaning and pressing, dressmaking, tailoring, shoe repairing, repair of household appliances and bicycles, catering, restaurants, and other personal service uses of similar character.
(25)
Printing, engraving and newspaper plants.
(26)
Public utilities substations.
(27)
Radio or television broadcasting station or studio.
(28)
Retail stores.
(29)
Signs (advertising) used in connection with and on the same lot as the business establishments to which they refer, except that they shall not be placed within any required yard nor within 25 feet of any R district.
(30)
Theater.
(31)
Upholstering shop, not involving furniture manufacturing.
(32)
Veterinarian or animal hospital provided that no such building, kennel or exercise runway shall be closer than 50 feet to any R district.
(33)
Any similar uses as determined by the board of adjustment which are not likely to create any more offensive noise, vibration, dust, heat, smoke, odor, glare or other objectionable influences than the minimum amount normally resulting from other uses permitted, such permitted uses being generally wholesale and retail trade, service industries and light industries that manufacture, process, store and distribute goods and materials and are in general dependent on raw materials refined elsewhere.
(34)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the uses permitted in this section provided that such use is not objectionable because of odor, dust, noise, vibration or similar nuisance.
(Ordinance 214-18 adopted 12/10/18)
§ 14.02.633 Area regulations.
(a)
Size of yards.
Size of yards in district B shall be:
(1)
Front yard.
(A)
Residential, same as district R.
(B)
Where all the frontage on both sides of the street between two intersecting streets is located in district B, no front yard is required. Where the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is located partly in district B and partly in an R district, the front yard shall conform to the R district regulations for a distance of not less than 300 feet from the district boundary. Where a front yard is required along the frontage on one side of a street, the front yard requirements of the property directly opposite on the other side of the street shall be not less than 15 feet, except that such yard requirement shall not apply where the property in the R district backs up to the street.
(3)
Rear yards.
(A)
Residential, same as district R.
(B)
Other use, no rear yard is required except that a rear yard of not less than 25 feet in depth shall be provided upon that portion of a lot abutting or across a rear street from an R district, except that such yard requirement shall not apply where the property in the R district also backs up to the rear street.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.634 Parking and loading regulations.
Off-street parking and loading spaces in the B district shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in division 4, part II of this article.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.655 Description.
The neighborhood business district is intended to provide for small-scale, limited impact retail and office businesses located adjacent to residential areas or other areas where limited commercial uses are considered most appropriate. The uses permitted within the B-1 district are meant to be compatible with nearby residential areas and serve the retail personal service needs of nearby residents.
(Ordinance 241-21 adopted 6/14/2021)
§ 14.02.656 Use regulations.
No building, structure, or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered except for one or more of the following identified uses, subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter:
(1)
Single-family residential, excluding manufactured homes.
(2)
Boarding, lodging, or rooming houses; bed and breakfasts; short-term vacation rental units.
(3)
Apparel and accessory shop.
(4)
Bakery, retail.
(5)
Single-chair barbershop/beauty shop.
(6)
Bookstore.
(7)
Camera store.
(8)
Coin/stamp store.
(9)
Dry cleaning and pressing, pickup and delivery only.
(10)
Fabric-drapery, needlework, sewing.
(11)
Florist shop.
(12)
Gift shop, antiques, hobby and crafts.
(13)
Office, professional and administrative (accounting, doctor, engineering, lawyer, insurance, dentist, chiropractor and similar occupancies).
(14)
Real estate office.
(15)
Shoe repair shops.
(Ordinance 241-21 adopted 6/14/2021)
§ 14.02.657 Area regulations.
§ 14.02.658 Parking regulations.
§ 14.02.659 Development and performance standards.
(a)
Any building or buildings to be located in this district shall not exceed 40 percent of the total land area of the property on which such structure is to be located.
(b)
All commercial uses within this district shall be retail sales and/or services.
(c)
The required yards are not used for display, sale or storage of merchandise outside of business hours.
(d)
When a proposed development in this district is adjacent to any residentially zoned district, even if separated by an alley, a six-foot solid screening fence of wood or masonry construction shall be erected and permanently maintained along the adjacent property line.
(e)
Business operations are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on any day.
(Ordinance 241-21 adopted 6/14/2021)
§ 14.02.660 through § 14.02.680. (Reserved)
(Ordinance 241-21 adopted 6/14/2021)
§ 14.02.681 Description.
The public building or public use district is designed to accommodate governmental facilities, community buildings and other facilities owned and/or operated by governmental or other public entities.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.682 Use regulations.
The following uses are permitted in the P district:
(1)
Country clubs or golf courses, but not including miniature golf courses, driving ranges or similar forms of commercial amusement.
(2)
Parks (excluding manufactured home, mobile home and travel trailer parks), playgrounds, community buildings and other public recreational facilities, owned and/or operated by the city or other public agency.
(3)
Public buildings and grounds, including but not restricted to churches, libraries, museums, police and fire stations.
(4)
School, public elementary, junior high or high school.
(5)
Schools, private, with curriculum equivalent to that of a public elementary, junior high or high school.
(6)
Water supply reservoirs, pumping plants or towers.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.683 Area regulations.
(a)
Size of yards.
(1)
Front yard.
Where all the frontage on both sides of the street between two intersecting streets is located in district P, no front yard is required. Where the frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is located partly in district P and partly in an R district, the front yard shall conform to the R district regulations for a distance of not less than 300 feet from the district boundary. Where a front yard is required along the frontage on one side of a street, the front yard requirements of the property directly opposite on the other side of the street shall be not less than 15 feet; except that such yard requirement shall not apply where the property in the R district backs up to the street. No storage or similar use shall be allowed in required front yards in district P.
(2)
Side yards.
No side yard is required, except that a side yard not less than ten feet in width shall be provided on the side of a lot adjoining an R district.
(3)
Rear yards.
No rear yard is required, except that a rear yard not less than 25 feet in depth shall be provided upon that portion of a lot abutting or across a rear street from an R district, except that such yard requirement shall not apply where the property in the R district also backs up to the rear street.
(b)
Side of lot.
There are no side yard limitations.
(c)
Lot coverage.
There are no lot coverage limitations.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.684 Parking and loading regulations.
Off-street parking and loading spaces in district P shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in division 4, part II of this article.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.731 Designation.
(a)
The I district is intended to serve the needs of manufacturing, fabrication, assembling, warehousing and wholesaling businesses. Because of the potential environmental problems inherent in manufacturing processes, stringent performance standards should apply to this district. It is hoped that industrial areas in the city reflect a campus orientation with large lot design and substantial landscaping. Screening and buffering standards should be incorporated to reduce the negative impact of the district’s land uses on abutting residential neighborhoods.
(b)
The Columbus Industrial Development Corporation, a component unit of the city, is in the early developmental phases of the Texas Crossroads Park. This part has not attempted to address the zoning requirements of this or future industrial parks or projects. This part has merely instituted a definition of an industrial district and established the district’s location and use regulations.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.732 Use regulations.
A building or premises in district I shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1)
Any use permitted in district B.
(2)
Apparel and other products assembled from finished textiles.
(3)
Bottling works.
(4)
Carting, express, hauling or storage yard.
(5)
Coal, coke or wood yard.
(6)
Contractor’s yard.
(7)
Cosmetic manufacture.
(8)
Drugs and pharmaceutical products manufacturing.
(9)
Electronic products (including computer hardware) assembly.
(10)
Fur goods manufacture, but not including tanning or dyeing.
(11)
Glass products, from previously manufactured glass.
(12)
Household appliance products assembly and manufacture from prefabricated parts.
(13)
Industrial and manufacturing plants, including the processing or assembling of parts for production of finished equipment where the process of manufacturing or treatment of materials is such that only a nominal amount of dust, odor, gas, smoke or noise is emitted and not more than ten percent of the lot or tract is used for the open storage of products, materials or equipment.
(14)
Plastic products manufacture, but not including the processing of raw materials.
(15)
Sporting and athletic equipment manufacture.
(16)
Testing and research laboratories.
(17)
Other uses similar to those in this section, except that the following, which due to the potential environmental problems they may pose, are subject to review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission to the city council prior to being allowed in District I.
(A)
Acetylene gas manufacture or storage.
(B)
Acid manufacture.
(C)
Alcohol manufacture.
(D)
Ammonia, bleaching powder or chlorine manufacture.
(E)
Arsenal.
(F)
Asphalt manufacture or refining.
(G)
Bag cleaning, unless clearly accessory to the manufacture of bags.
(H)
Blast furnace.
(I)
Boiler works.
(J)
(Reserved)
(K)
Candle manufacture.
(L)
Celluloid manufacture or treatment.
(M)
Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture.
(N)
Central mixing plant for cement, mortar, plaster or paving materials.
(O)
Coke ovens.
(P)
Cotton seed oil manufacture.
(Q)
Creosote manufacture or treatment.
(R)
Disinfectants manufacture.
(S)
Distillation of bones, coal or wood.
(T)
Dyestuff manufacture.
(U)
Emery cloth and sandpaper manufacture.
(V)
Explosives or fireworks manufacture or storage.
(W)
Exterminator and insect poison manufacture.
(X)
Fat rendering.
(Y)
Fertilizer manufacture.
(Z)
Fish smoking and curing.
(AA)
Forge plant.
(BB)
Garbage, offal or dead animals reduction or dumping.
(CC)
Gas manufacture or storage, for heating or illuminating purposes.
(DD)
Glue, size or gelatine manufacture.
(EE)
Iron, steel, brass or copper foundry or fabrication plant.
(FF)
Junk, iron or rag storage or hauling.
(GG)
Lampblack manufacture.
(HH)
Match manufacture.
(II)
Oilcloth or linoleum manufacture.
(JJ)
Oiled rubber goods manufacture.
(KK)
Ore reduction.
(LL)
Paint, oil, shellac, turpentine or varnish manufacture.
(MM)
Paper and pulp manufacture.
(NN)
Petroleum or its products, refining or wholesale storage of.
(OO)
Pickle manufacturing.
(PP)
Planing mills.
(QQ)
Potash works.
(RR)
Proxline [Pyroxyline] manufacture.
(SS)
Rock crusher.
(TT)
Rolling mill.
(UU)
Rubber or gutta percha manufacture or treatment but not the making of articles out of rubber.
(VV)
Salt works.
(WW)
Sauerkraut manufacture.
(XX)
Shoe polish manufacture.
(YY)
Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.
(ZZ)
Soap manufacture other than liquid soap.
(AAA)
Soda and compound manufacture.
(BBB)
Stockyard or slaughter of animals or fowls.
(CCC)
Stone mill or quarry.
(DDD)
Stove polish manufacture.
(EEE)
Tallow, grease or lard manufacture or refining from or of animal fat.
(FFF)
Tanning and curing of raw hides or skins, and the storage of raw hides or skin unless such storage is under refrigeration.
(GGG)
Tar distillation or manufacture.
(HHH)
Tar roofing or waterproofing manufacturing.
(III)
Tobacco (chewing) manufacture or treatment.
(JJJ)
Vinegar manufacture.
(KKK)
Wool pulling or scouring.
(LLL)
Yeast plant.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09; Ordinance 102-10 adopted 1/28/10)
§ 14.02.743 Existing permits, licenses or agreements.
This section is not intended to abrogate or annul any permit or license issued or agreement made by the city council prior to __________, 2008 with respect to the location of a manufactured home, travel trailer or manufactured home park or the operation of a manufactured home park.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.744 State construction standards for manufactured housing adopted.
The provisions of the Manufactured Housing Standards Act, V.T.C.A., Occupations Code, chapter 1201, are adopted by the city, together with the regulations promulgated by authority of that act by the state department of housing and community affairs as they pertain to the manufacture and installation of manufactured housing.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.745 Compliance with other regulations.
The provisions of this section do not otherwise exempt manufactured homes, travel trailers and recreational vehicles from complying with other provisions within this code, including but not limited to the building code and the housing code as adopted by the city; however, nothing within this code shall restrict or limit the period of time that travel trailers can or must remain within manufactured home parks in the city.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.746 Replacement of existing manufactured homes and travel trailers.
(a)
Manufactured homes or travel trailers existing prior to May 14, 2009 within the city and located outside of a manufactured home park or outside areas zoned for manufactured homes shall be considered nonconforming. The continued use of a conforming or nonconforming manufactured home or travel trailer shall be permitted. However, replacement of nonconforming manufactured homes or travel trailers shall be permitted only if the replacement home is a HUD-code manufactured home. Replacement of a nonconforming manufactured home shall be restricted to a single replacement by an owner. The right to replacement of a nonconforming manufactured home is not transferrable to successive owners of the manufactured home or the lot upon which it is situated (effective date __________, 2017.
(b)
The owner of a conforming manufactured home may remove the manufactured home from its location and replace it with another manufactured home on the same property, provided that the replacement is a newer manufactured home and is at least as large in living space as the prior manufactured home.
(c)
An application for a permit, as outlined in section 14.02.751(c), for the replacement of a manufactured home or travel trailer shall be filed with the city. The city council shall grant or deny the application no later than the 45th day after the date the application is received. If the application is denied, the city council shall state the reason(s) for the denial in writing within the 45-day period.
(d)
Once a permit for the replacement of a nonconforming manufactured home is issued. An owner shall have 6 months from the date the permit is issued to remove and replace the manufactured home. If an owner fails to replace the manufactured home within 6 months, the permit shall expire and the owner may not replace the manufactured home or the owner shall conform to the rules and regulations of the district in which the property is located.
(Ordinance 199-17 adopted 11/13/17)
§ 14.02.747 Installation and location requirements.
A manufactured home shall be permitted to be installed in district MH in conformance with the following requirements:
(1)
The home shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(3)
There shall be established a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet for the purpose of permitting and placing a manufactured home.
(4)
HUD-code manufactured home lots shall contain provision for two off-street parking spaces.
(5)
Two or more HUD-code manufactured homes placed on a city lot shall constitute a manufactured home park, and this requires the owner to comply with current manufactured home park requirements, as set forth in this chapter.
(6)
HUD-code manufactured homes shall be permanently attached to the ground upon which they rest, and axles and wheels must be removed.
(7)
Permanent utilities shall be connected and the HUD-code manufactured home shall be completely skirted within 60 days of tie-down inspection (section 14.02.749(e)).
(8)
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to place, lease or use for a residential purpose a travel trailer or recreational vehicle in any location within the city limits other than in a licensed and lawful travel trailer park. It shall be lawful for an individual to store a recreational vehicle or travel trailer within the city as long as the recreational vehicle or travel trailer is not used for any other purpose except storage. No connections for utility service shall be made for such temporarily stored recreational vehicle or travel trailer.
(9)
Only HUD-code manufactured homes not exceeding ten years of age from the date of the permit application shall be permitted within the city except as provided for in a licensed manufactured home park.
(Ordinance 199-17 adopted 11/13/17)
§ 14.02.748 Mobile homes and HUD-code manufactured homes prohibited.
(a)
As of May 14, 2009, mobile homes used as a residential dwelling shall be prohibited within the city limits. Mobile homes located within the city limits prior to May 14, 2009 shall be designated nonconforming.
(b)
Unless designated as district MH, manufactured homes are prohibited as follows:
(1)
Mobile homes, HUD-code manufactured homes, or modular housing of any type shall be prohibited within any area or on any lot located in blocks 1 through 22, 27 through 51, 55 through 61, 89 through 93, blocks 95 and 96, 139 through 142, 146, A through I, K through W, ranges 1 through 10; blocks l through 4 in the McCormick Addition; the Courthouse Square; all lots in the A44 Tumlinson League Southeast Section that includes the area within Tait Street, Milam, Bowie, and Highway 71; all property with a Highway 71 address with the exception of those properties north of Highway 90; all property with a Milam Street address; all property with a Highway 90 (Walnut Street) address; and all of the area south of McCormick Street to I-10 and east of Spur 52 and Highway 71 to the east city limit boundary line. Such boundaries shall be defined by the planning and zoning commission and approved by the city council.
(2)
Mobile homes, HUD-code manufactured homes, or modular housing of any type shall be prohibited on a lot or lots bordered by or encompassed by Cardinal Lane, such area being bounded by Highway 90 on the north to the intersection of Cardinal Lane and Milentz Street on the south, thence north to the intersection of Milentz Street and Veterans Drive, such area also specifically including St. Paul Drive and all lots that have frontage on Gregory, Gegenworth, May and Veterans Drive streets.
(3)
Mobile homes, HUD-code manufactured homes, or modular housing of any type shall be prohibited on a lot or lots which front or have exposure to the area bordered or are encompassed by Highway 90 on the north from Oak Cluster Drive to Cardinal Lane, thence on the east by Cardinal Lane from the intersection of Highway 90 and Cardinal Lane to the intersection of Cardinal Lane and Montezuma Street, thence on the south by Montezuma Street (Old Columbus-Gonzales Road) from Cardinal Lane to King Drive, and thence on the west by King Drive from Montezuma Street to Oak Cluster Drive, and from Oak Cluster Drive to Highway 90.
(4)
Mobile homes, HUD-Code manufactured homes, or modular housing of any type shall be prohibited on a lot, lots or tracts which are within any addition or subdivision annexed into the city.
(c)
An existing manufactured home currently located in the prohibited designated areas shall be designated nonconforming.
(Ordinance 215-18 adopted 12/10/18)
§ 14.02.749 Utility connections; tiedown inspection.
(a)
An electrical and plumbing permit will be required by the city. If the manufactured home owner hires an electrician or plumber for the hookup, he will need a surety bond and license with the city. The manufactured home owner is responsible for ensuring that anyone employed for his services meets these requirements and has obtained the necessary permits. Under no conditions shall any electrical or plumbing work be started without the required permits. This section (a) shall not apply if the electricity and plumbing hookups are done as part of the installation of the manufactured home by a licensed retailer or installer.
(b)
When the electrical and/or plumbing work has been completed, the city building official shall be contacted to perform an on-site inspection. After approval from the city building official, the utility companies may be contacted to provide service.
(c)
Sewers must be sealed where the manufactured home is connected to the city sewer line.
(d)
Manufactured homes shall be connected to the gas system with rigid pipe or approved listed connectors. No copper tubing shall be used. Provisions for flexibility shall be provided when necessary.
(e)
Prior to utilities being turned on, the city building official will perform an inspection to see that the manufactured home is properly tied down.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.750 Address numbering.
Each manufactured home within the jurisdiction of the city shall have a conspicuously displayed address number which contrasts in color to the background of the portion of the manufactured home on which it is displayed. The address numbers shall be placed on the side of the manufactured home which faces the street. The size of each address number shall be at least four inches in height and not less than two inches in width. The address numbers shall be visible from the street.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.751 Permit required for residential use.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate for personal residence within the city any residential manufactured home or modular home unless such person shall first obtain a permit.
(b)
Fee.
The permit fee required shall be assessed according to the value of the manufactured home or modular home at the time of purchase. The scale shall be set by the council and is based on the permit fees of the building code found in this chapter.
(c)
Application.
(1)
Application for a residential manufactured home permit shall be filed with the city building official, and, upon approval by the city council, the city building official shall issue the permit. The application shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall contain the following:
(A)
The name and address of the applicant.
(B)
The names of the occupants and number of occupants.
(C)
The size, year and model of the HUD-code manufactured home as well as a copy of the certificate of title.
(D)
A statement that the permit is or is not sought for replacement of a manufactured home or travel trailer.
(E)
Assurance of the applicant’s ability to comply with requirements for connecting the HUD-code manufactured home to all utilities and ensure compliance with the setback requirements as set forth in this chapter, showing by plat the location of the new HUD-code manufactured home on the proposed site so as to conform with existing building lines of adjacent properties.
(F)
The location and legal description of the lot.
(G)
Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed on the lot.
(H)
Such further information as may be requested by the city council.
(2)
The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in duplicate. The city manager, public works director and city building official shall review the proposed plans and specifications. Each of them shall then make a report to the city council concerning such application and include in the report their recommendations relative to the issuance of a permit. If the application and proposed plans and specifications are in compliance with all provisions of this chapter, the city council shall approve the application. The city building official, at the direction of the city council, shall issue the permit. No permit shall be issued or granted to such manufactured home in which the manufactured home fails to meet the standards and requirements of the state performance certification board established under the Texas Mobile Home Standards Act, V.T.C.A., Occupations Code, ch. 1201.
(3)
The application shall be approved or denied no later than the 45th day after the date the application is received by the city council. If the application is denied, the city council shall state the reason(s) for the denial in writing within the 45-day period.
(d)
Revocation.
The city council may revoke any permit issued under this section in case any of the provisions of this chapter are violated. However, before the permit may be revoked, the city council must give ten days’ notice to the holder of the permit and hold a hearing. After the permit has been revoked, the permit may be reissued if the reasons for revocation have been duly corrected.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.752 Manufactured home parks and travel trailer parks.
(a)
General requirements.
A manufactured home and/or travel trailer park in a district MH shall conform to the following requirements:
(1)
The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
(2)
Manufactured home and/or travel trailer lots shall be provided consisting of 3,500 square feet or larger for each lot, which shall be at least 35-feet wide and clearly defined.
(3)
Manufactured homes or travel trailers shall be so harbored on each lot that there shall be at least a 21-foot clearance between mobile homes or travel trailers; however, with respect to mobile homes or travel trailers parked end-to-end, that end-to-end clearance between mobile homes or travel trailers may be less than 21 feet but not less than ten feet.
(4)
No manufactured home or travel trailer shall be located closer than ten feet to any building within the park or to any property line bounding the park.
(5)
All manufactured home and/or travel trailer lots shall abut upon a driveway not less than 30 feet in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a public street, alley or highway. Driveways shall be surfaced with gravel, iron ore or other material acceptable to the city council and shall be well marked in the daytime, and lighted at night.
(6)
Each manufactured home and/or travel trailer lot shall contain provision for two off-street parking spaces.
(8)
Permanent utilities shall be connected and the new HUD-code manufactured home or modular home shall be completely skirted within 60 days of tiedown inspection (section 14.02.749(e)).
(b)
Maintenance.
Every person owning a manufactured home and/or travel trailer park shall maintain such park, and any facilities, fixtures, and permanent equipment in connection with the park, in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall maintain the equipment in a state of good repair.
(c)
Attached or accessory structures.
It shall be unlawful for any person operating a manufactured home and/or travel trailer park or occupying a manufactured home or travel trailer to construct or permit to be constructed in such park, or in connection with such manufactured home or travel trailer, any additional structure, building or shelter in connection with or attached to a manufactured home or travel trailer; except, however, awnings, suitably constructed, may be attached to the manufactured homes or travel trailers, as well as portable prefabricated temporary rooms, for the express purpose of increasing manufactured home or travel trailer living area, which meet the following requirements:
(1)
Of metal only, fire-resistive, double wall, mechanical joint panels (no welded joints between panels permitted).
(2)
Capable of being dismantled when moved.
(3)
Such rooms shall be completely dismantled and removed from the site at such time as the manufactured home or travel trailer to which it is accessory is moved.
(4)
Finish and appearance to be as near the same as possible to the manufactured home or travel trailer to which it is accessory.
(5)
The length must not exceed the length of the manufactured home or travel trailer to which it is an accessory.
(6)
Only one such room per manufactured home or travel trailer shall be permitted.
(7)
Further additional construction in the form of well-manufactured metal and plastic carports shall be permitted.
(d)
Office; records.
Each manufactured home and/or travel trailer park shall maintain an office, which need not be on the premises, in which shall be kept copies of all records pertaining to the management and supervision of the park, as well as rules and regulations of the park; and such records, rules and regulations shall be available for inspection by law enforcement officers, public health officials, and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of the information contained in such records, rules and regulations.
(e)
Duties of owner; park rules.
It shall be the duty of the owner, or his agent, representative or manager, to prescribe rules and regulations for the management of a manufactured home and/or travel trailer park, to make adequate provisions for the enforcement of such rules, and to subscribe to any and all subsequent rules and regulations which may be adopted for the management of such park. Such rules and regulations shall be furnished to the city council at the time of permit application. In addition, it shall be the duty of the owner, or his agent, representative or manager, to comply with the following:
(f)
Water, sewer and electrical connections.
All manufactured homes are to be properly connected to an approved water and electrical connection, with at least a four-inch sewer connection. The electrical system shall provide not less than 120/240 volts, single-phase, 100 amps minimum entrance capacity.
(g)
Fuel.
Bottled gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual manufactured homes or travel trailer lots unless the containers are properly connected by copper or other suitable metallic tubing. Bottled gas cylinders shall be securely fastened in place. No cylinder containing bottled gas shall be located in a manufactured home or travel trailer or within five feet of a door. State and local regulations applying to the handling of bottled gas and fuel oil must be followed.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.753 Permit required for manufactured home and/or travel trailer park.
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or operate within the limits of the city any manufactured home and/or travel trailer park unless such person shall first obtain a permit.
(1)
Fee.
A fee on file in the city secretary’s office shall be paid to the city at the time of issuance for a permit required in this part.
(2)
Application.
(A)
Application for a manufactured home and/or travel trailer park permit shall be filed with the city building official, and, upon approval of [by] the city council, the city building official shall issue the permit. Applications shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall contain the following:
(i)
The name and address of the applicant.
(ii)
The location and legal description of the manufactured home and/or travel trailer park.
(iii)
A complete plan of the park showing compliance with section 14.02.752(a).
(iv)
Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed or to be constructed within the manufactured home and/or travel trailer park.
(v)
Such future information as may be requested by the city council to enable it to determine if the manufactured home and/or travel trailer park will comply with the legal requirements.
(B)
The application and all accompanying plans and specifications shall be filed in duplicate. The city manager, the public works director and the city building official shall investigate the applicant and inspect the proposed plans and specifications. Each of them shall then make a report to the city council concerning such applicant and include their recommendations relative to the issuance of a permit. If the manufactured home and/or travel trailer park will be in compliance with all provisions of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances or statutes, the city council may approve the application and, in the case of proposed parks, make approval contingent upon the completion of the park according to the plans and specifications submitted with the application. The city building official, at the direction of the city council, shall issue the permit. No permit shall be issued or granted to such manufactured home or travel trailer park which contains manufactured homes or travel trailers which fail to meet the standards and requirements of the state department of housing and community affairs established by V.T.C.A., Occupations Code, chapter 1201.
(3)
Revocation.
The city council may revoke any permit issued under this part in case any of the provisions of this section are violated. However, before the permit may be revoked, the city council must give ten days’ notice to the holder of the permit and hold a hearing. After the permit has been revoked, the permit may be reissued if the reasons for revocation have been duly corrected. Should the city council determine that any manufactured home or travel trailer park subject to the provisions of this division contains manufactured homes or travel trailers which have failed to meet the standards as set by the state department of housing and community affairs, the permit shall be revoked.
(4)
Transfer.
Upon application for a transfer of a permit required in this part, the city council may issue a transfer upon payment of a transfer fee on file in the city secretary’s office if the park is in compliance as stated in section 14.02.752(a) and upon payment of the transfer fee.
(5)
Posting.
The permit certificate required in this part shall be conspicuously posted in the office of or on the premises of the manufactured home and/or travel trailer park at all times.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.754 Powers of board of adjustment.
The board of adjustment shall, in addition to those powers granted elsewhere in this chapter, have such other powers as necessary and incidental to restricting the extent of the MH use, including but not limited to, addressing appeals and requests for permits for manufactured homes.
(Ordinance 96-09, sec. 2, adopted 5/14/09)
§ 14.02.771 Purpose and intent.
(a)
The commercial overlay district is established to promote economic development in commercial areas of the City of Columbus that meet one or more of the following criteria:
(1)
Are largely undeveloped but in the path of rapid substantial commercial or industrial development which it is anticipated will radically change the character of the lands within the district boundaries.
(2)
Are major commercial corridors with high visibility which will have a strong influence on the perception of the City of Columbus.
(3)
Are commercial corridors or districts which have been developed haphazardly or have deteriorated and are in need of visual improvements.
(4)
Are areas in need of commercial or industrial investment which is currently not being attracted due to poor area perception or high investment risk.
(b)
This district is designed to encourage high commercial growth by establishing restrictions and standards to protect the natural environment, promote optimum development, and so that investment values will be maximized and will not be endangered by unsightly, undesirable, or incompatible developments descending upon adjacent properties in the foreseeable future.
(c)
The commercial district shall overlay other zoning districts so that all lands lying within the commercial district shall also be included within other zoning districts. Each parcel of land with the commercial district shall be subject to the provisions, regulations, standards, and restrictions of both the commercial district and of the other zoning districts within which it lies.
(d)
The primary goals of the commercial overlay district are to provide a positive climate for high quality investment and development, to provide a sense of place and orientation, to provide an attractive and functional environment, to ensure a harmony of uses and development, and to provide a comfortable secure and harmonious developed environment.
(e)
Approval and/or variance requests of plans will be determined by the board or committee chosen by city council.
(Ordinance 188-17 adopted 2/27/17)
§ 14.02.772 Development requirements.
Any commercial, office, wholesale, distribution, storage and industrial use within the commercial district, in addition to meeting all requirements and standards of the district within which it is located, shall also comply with the following minimum standards and restrictions:
(1)
Landscaping.
If landscaping is put into place at any business in the corridor, proper maintenance, watering, weeding, trimming, etc., must be performed in order to maintain the appearance of the landscaped areas.
(2)
Parking, loading, and other motor vehicle access areas.
(A)
All areas used for parking, loading, or vehicular drives shall be paved, curbed, and guttered. Potholes should be repaired and striping maintained.
(B)
Whenever possible specimen trees within proposed parking lots and within proposed landscaped areas shall be preserved and site design shall plan around them.
(C)
Parking lots and traffic lanes shall be enhanced with landscaped spaces containing shade trees or tree groupings to break up large expanses of paving.
(D)
Trucks and tractor trailers shall be parked only to the rear of buildings except for active loading and unloading, not to exceed 2 hours.
(3)
Utilities and service equipment.
(A)
All entry fixtures and other service equipment shall be located in side or rear yards and away from high use or high visibility areas.
(B)
In order to screen while traveling on main corridors, all service equipment including but not limited to electrical service transformers, air-conditioning units, solid waste, recycling containers and other utility or mechanical equipment that will be located on a rooftop shall be screened from ground level view behind a parapet wall or other architectural extension, shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in height above the equipment requiring screening. Such parapet or extension shall be compatible in design and integrated architecturally with the building. A parapet or extension of up to eight (8) feet in height will not be included when calculating building height.
(4)
Outside storage.
Outside storage may be permitted only in the rear or nonstreet side yard in areas shown on the site plan where surfaces are adequately paved or otherwise improved in an innovative manner to a design shown on the site plan and approved by the City of Columbus permitting department. Any outbuildings should be complimentary to main building.
(6)
Fences and walls.
(A)
Any decorative fences or walls on corridor frontage shall be of wood, stone, vinyl, decorative iron, stucco on block, decorative block, or plant materials.
(B)
If security fencing is required or needed, it should consist of chainlink or any material listed in subsection (A) above, must be a minimum of 6 feet with optional 2 feet of barbed or razor wire. Security fencing may not extend beyond building face nor face toward frontage on 71 corridor.
(C)
Chainlink, other than security fencing, unfinished concrete or cinder block, plastic or fiberglass, and plywood fences are prohibited.
(Ordinance 188-17 adopted 2/27/17)
§ 14.02.773 Building design requirements.
(a)
Commercial zone A - Walnut St. (Hwy. 90) from Austin Street to the west city limits and Fannin Street from the north city limits to Bonham Street and Highway 71 south from Bonham Street to the south city limits.
Exterior surface materials of any walls visible from the corridor within the overlay district shall be divided into “primary materials” and “secondary materials,” and buildings shall incorporate each of the materials as follows:
(1)
Primary materials - 60% or more of the area of each wall including gables shall consist of: fired clay brick or brick face, stucco, glass, natural stone including granite, marble, sandstone, field stone or any other natural manufactured stone including imitation field stone, marble terrazzo, and any other manufactured architectural finish stone, wood either vertical or horizontal board siding patterns, architecturally treated slabs, precast, or tilt up concrete panels either fluted or with exposed aggregate.
(2)
Secondary materials - 40% or less of the area of each wall including gables shall consist of: shingle patterns painted or stained, fiber-cement planks and panels either lap siding, shingle siding or vertical siding patterns painted or stained, and clay tile with baked-on enamel.
(3)
Exposed roof materials shall be architectural asphalt shingles, wooden shingles, standing seam metal roof or lap seam metal roofing panel, terra cotta, and slate shingles.
(4)
Attached awnings, either metal or fabric, shall be in a color complimentary to the main wall color. All trim and decorative bands shall be selected from the primary and secondary materials and shall be harmonious with wall color although they are selected for accent.
(5)
Prototype or franchise designs shall be adapted to reflect these design standards and be compatible with the character and uniqueness of the City of Columbus.
(b)
Commercial zone B - Walnut St. (Hwy. 90) from the east city limits to Austin Street.
Exterior surface materials of any walls visible from the corridor within the overlay district shall be divided into “primary materials” and “secondary materials,” and buildings shall incorporate each of the materials as follows:
(1)
Primary materials - 60% or more of the area of each wall including gables shall consist of: fired clay brick or brick face, natural stone including granite, marble, sandstone, field stone or any other natural manufactured stone including imitation field stone, marble terrazzo, and any other manufactured architectural finish stone, wood either vertical or horizontal board siding patterns.
(2)
Secondary materials - 40% or less of the area of each wall including gables shall consist of: shingle patterns painted or stained fiber-cement planks and panels either lap siding, shingle siding painted or stained, and clay tile with baked-on enamel, or glass.
(3)
Exposed roof materials shall be architectural asphalt shingles, wooden shingles, standing seam metal roof or lap seam metal roofing panel, terra cotta, and slate shingles.
(4)
Attached awnings, either metal or fabric, shall be in a color complimentary to the main wall color. All trim and decorative bands shall be selected from the primary and secondary materials and shall be harmonious with wall color although they are selected for accent.
(5)
Prototype or franchise designs shall be adapted to reflect these design standards and be compatible with the character and uniqueness of the City of Columbus.
(Ordinance 188-17 adopted 2/27/17)
§ 14.02.774 Design review.
All developments in the commercial corridor overlay district shall submit an application for certificate of approval along with other submittal requirements as specified in subsection (1) below to City of Columbus permitting department. This application is required for all new building construction, reconstruction, additions, alterations, accessory buildings, and site improvements.
(1)
Submittal requirements.
(A)
A completed application for certificate of approval.
(B)
A site plan which meets the minimum requirements for development review as specified in subsection (2) of this section.
(C)
Elevation drawings which shall include dimensions of all sides of existing and proposed structures, all related accessory structures to be developed or placed on the site including but not limited to solid waste and recycling containment areas, electrical service transformers, air-conditioning units, satellite dishes, and other utility or mechanical equipment. Locations and screening materials shall be clearly noted. This shall apply both to structures and equipment at grade or placed on roof tops.
(D)
The exterior finish material selection for each building shall be clearly noted for each elevation and may be illustrated using a detail inset. For each elevation, the area covered by each finish material shall be given as a percent of the total area of the elevation.
(E)
To aid in evaluating the exterior design, the applicant shall submit schematic floor plans showing window, door and loading dock locations, and other exterior features that clearly define the intent of the completed exterior of the structure.
(F)
Colored renderings clearly indicating color choices or exterior building and finish material samples shall be submitted.
(G)
Sign package which meets the requirements of the sign ordinance.
(H)
Other information as may be deemed necessary by the City of Columbus permitting department to evaluate the appearance of the completed structure.
(2)
Design review procedures.
The City of Columbus permitting department shall review all materials for compliance with the ordinance for those applications that utilize the appropriate percentages of primary and secondary materials. All other applications not meeting the appropriate percentages and any use of materials not specified in the ordinance will go to review for variance.
(Ordinance 188-17 adopted 2/27/17)
§ 14.02.775 Establishment of a commercial corridor overlay district and applicability standards.
(a)
Establishment of a commercial corridor overlay district.
(1)
Commercial corridor standards established within this part shall be applicable to all nonresidential properties located along commercial zone A - Walnut St. (Hwy. 90) from Austin Street to the west city limits and Fannin Street from the north city limits to Bonham Street and Highway 71 South from Bonham Street to the south city limits, as shown on the map attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof as exhibit “A” to Ordinance 188-17.
(2)
Commercial corridor standards established within this part shall be applicable to all nonresidential properties located along commercial zone B - Walnut St. (Hwy. 90) from the east city limits to Austin Street, as shown on the map attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof as exhibit “A” to Ordinance 188-17.
(b)
Establishment of applicability standards for the commercial corridor overlay district.
(1)
New nonresidential development.
All new nonresidential development shall be subject to all provisions of this section.
(2)
Expansion of structures.
(A)
Expansion of structures in excess of less than 50% of the existing gross floor area shall be subject only to the expansion area to the standards of this section.
(B)
Expansion of structures in excess of 50% of the existing gross floor area shall subject the entire structure to the standards of this section.
(3)
Remodeling.
Improvements to exterior walls covering more than 25% of the total wall area, excluding painting for maintenance, shall subject the structure to the standards of this section.
(4)
Parking lots.
(A)
Any expansion of existing parking facilities which increases the required parking spaces by less than 50% of the existing capacity shall only subject the expansion area to the provisions of this section.
(B)
Any expansion of existing parking facilities which increases the required parking spaces by more than 50% of the existing capacity shall subject the entire parking lot to the provisions of this section.
(5)
Damage to structures.
If any structure is destroyed by any means and to an extent greater than 50% of its replacement cost at the time of the destruction, then such structure shall only be rebuilt in accordance with the standards of this section.
(7)
Maintenance/minor repairs.
This section shall not be construed in any way as to prevent the ordinary maintenance or minor repairs of existing structures. Maintenance keeps the common property in its original state of appearance and functionality, while improvements add to or upgrade it in some way.
(Ordinance 188-17 adopted 2/27/17)