Districts are shown on the official zoning map. Within the districts established by this ordinance, the following regulations shall apply.

(A)

Creation of districts. For the purpose of this ordinance, the City of Crowley is divided into the following districts:

R-1 — Residential District

R-2 — Residential District

R-3 — Residential District

R-4 — Multi-Family Residential District

M-1 — Medical Services District

C-1 — Transitional Business District

C-2 — Neighborhood Business District

C-3-R — Highway Commercial District — Restricted

C-3 — Highway Commercial District

C-4 — Central Business District

I-1 — Light Industrial District

I-2 — Heavy Industrial District

For the purpose of this ordinance, these districts shall be ranked with respect to degree of restriction in descending order of restrictions, as follows: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1, C-1, C-2, C-3-R, C-3, C-4, I-1, I-2.

(B)

Zoning map. The zoning districts and the boundaries thereof are shown on the attached "Zoning Map of the City of Crowley" which map is hereby made a part of this ordinance, [by reference] signed by the mayor and city clerk.

(C)

District boundaries. Except where specifically shown by dimensions or otherwise on the zoning map, the boundaries of districts are lot or property lines, the center lines of streets or alleys or such lines extended, railway right-of-way lines, natural boundary lines such as water courses, and the municipal corporate limit lines as they may exist from time to time. Questions concerning the exact location of any district boundary shall be decided by the board of zoning adjustment.

(D)

Utility lines. Water, electric transmission, sanitary sewer, telephone and telegraph, stormwater drainage, and natural gas lines, regardless of any other provision or regulation appearing in this ordinance, shall not be deemed and shall not constitute "uses requiring planning approval" or "special exception uses" in any district insofar as their placement, erection, or construction on dedicated streets, alleys and public ways is concerned, but on such streets, alleys and public ways, they shall constitute uses by right and no permit, license or other document of approval for such uses shall be required under this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 1342, § 1, 7-11-06)

Within all R-1 Residential districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.201) Permitted uses.

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Parks, playgrounds, and community buildings owned or operated by the municipality, parish, state, or federal agencies.

(3)

Public libraries or museums.

(4)

Public schools, both elementary and high, or private schools having a curriculum essentially the same as ordinarily offered in a public elementary school or public high school, and private or public nursery schools or kindergartens.

(5)

Private recreational uses.

(6)

Private gardens and nurseries for the propagation and cultivation of plants only when said plants, flowers, or produce are not offered for sale.

(7)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses, when located on the same lot and not involved in the conduct of a business.

(8)

Bulletin boards for churches, temples, institutions, or public buildings only, and signs not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area, pertaining to the rental, lease, or sale of a building or land; provided however, that no more than one sign of the above character shall be permitted on any lot.

(9)

The renting of one room for the accommodation of not more than two (2) persons providing the room is not equipped with cooking facilities and provided further that no boarding arrangements are made.

(3.202) Uses permitted as exception by board of adjustment.

(1)

Private utilities and railroad.

(2)

Temporary commercial amusement or recreational developments.

(3)

Radio and television broadcasting towers.

(3.203) Prohibited uses.

(1)

All uses not specifically permitted herein.

(3.204) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.205) Area regulations. Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards not less than the following depths or widths:

Front yard: Twenty (20) feet.

Side yard:

(1)

Minimum dimension: Ten (10) feet.

(2)

On corner lots, the side yard on that side abutting the side street shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

Rear yard: Twenty (20) per cent of lot depth, not required to exceed fifteen (15) feet.

Lot area. The minimum lot area requirements are as follows:

Minimum required lot area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

Minimum required lot area per family: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

Minimum lot width at building line: Seventy-five (75) feet.

(3.206) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.207) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

Within all R-2 Residential districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.301) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in R-1 Residential district.

(3.302) Uses permitted as exception by board of adjustment.

(1)

Cemetery.

(2)

Private club not conducted for profit.

(3)

Philanthropic use.

(4)

Municipal, parish, state and federal uses.

(3.303) Prohibited uses.

(1)

All uses not permitted herein.

(3.304) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.305) Area regulations. Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards not less than the following depths or widths:

Front yard: Twenty (20) feet.

Side yard:

(1)

Minimum dimension: Five (5) feet.

(2)

On corner lots, the side yard on that side of the lot abutting the side street shall not be less than eight (8) feet.

Rear yard: Twenty (20) per cent of lot depth, not required to exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

Lot area:

Minimum required lot area: Six thousand (6,000) square feet.

Minimum required lot area per family: Six thousand (6,000) square feet.

Minimum lot width at building line: Fifty (50) feet.

(3.306) Parking regulations. See Article VI.

(3.307) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

Within all R-3 Residential districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.401) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in R-2 Residential district.

(2)

Two-family dwellings, duplexes.

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above listed uses including the leasing of rooms by the family resident on the premises, provided that the area rented or leased does not exceed twenty-five (25) per cent of the total floor area in any of the dwelling units, and providing no arrangements are made for boarding.

(3.402) Prohibited uses.

(1)

All uses not permitted herein.

(3.403) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.404) Area regulations. Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards not less than the following depths or widths:

Front yard: Fifteen (15) feet.

Side yards:

(1)

Minimum dimension: Five (5) feet.

(2)

On corner lots, the side yard on that side of the lot abutting the side street shall not be less than six (6) feet.

Rear yard: Twenty (20) per cent of lot depth, not required to exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

Lot area:

Minimum required lot area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Minimum required lot area per family: Twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet.

Minimum lot width at building line: Fifty (50) feet.

(3.405) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.406) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

Within all R-4 Residential districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.501) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in R-3 Residential district.

(2)

Three-family and four-family dwelling units and multiple-family dwelling units.

(3)

Boarding and lodging houses.

(4)

Condominiums and townhouses.

(5)

Storage garages.

(3.502) Prohibited uses.

(1)

All uses not permitted herein.

(3.503) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.504) Area regulations. Each yard shall have front, side and rear yards not less than the following depths or widths:

Front yard: Fifteen (15) feet.

Side yard: Five (5) feet per side.

Rear yard: Twenty (20) per cent of lot depth, not required to exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

Open yard: For multi-family residences, condominiums, and townhouses, open yard space must equal twenty (20) per cent of lot area with remaining eighty (80) per cent reserved for buildings and parking.

Minimum lot area:

(3.505) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.506) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

(Ord. No. 1083, § 1, 3-29-84)

Within all M-1 Medical Service districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.601) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-4 Residential district.

(2)

Clinics, hospitals, retirement and nursing homes.

(3)

Offices of physicians, surgeons, dentists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists and practitioners in related specialties.

(4)

Parking lots and parking garages, pharmacies, drug stores, restaurants, flower shops and retail shops dispensing ocular or surgical supplies, provided such shops or stores be operated incidental to, and in the same building with professional offices as described above.

(5)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses when located on the same lot.

(3.602) Prohibited uses.

(1)

All uses not specifically permitted herein.

(3.603) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.604) Area regulations.

Front yard: Five (5) feet.

Side yard: Other than for corner lots, there will be no side yard requirements provided the buildings are of fireproof construction; otherwise a five-foot minimum side yard is required.

Rear yard: Not required except for dwellings, same as R-3.

Minimum lot width: Same as R-4 for dwellings.

(3.605) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.606) Limitation on signs. See Article VII.

(Ord. No. 1123, § 1, 11-8-88)

Within all C-1 Transitional Business districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.701) Permitted uses.

(1)

Business and professional offices.

(2)

Antique shops.

(3)

Single-family dwellings as permitted in the R-2 Residential district.

(4)

Floral shops.

(5)

Gift and craft shops.

(6)

Interior decorating shops.

(7)

Studios for professional work or teaching of any form of fine arts, photography, music, drama, and dance.

(8)

Church, including resident of priest or minister.

(3.702) Prohibited uses.

(1)

Any use not specifically permitted herein.

(2)

Freestanding signs and billboards.

(3.703) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.704) Area regulations. Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards not less than the following depths and widths:

Front yards: Fifteen (15) feet.

Side yards:

(1)

Minimum dimension: Five (5) feet.

(2)

On corner lots, the side yard on that side of the lot abutting the side street shall not be less than six (6) feet.

Rear yards: Twenty (20) per cent of lot depth, not required to exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

(3.705) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.706) Limitation on signs. See Article VII.

Within all C-2 Neighborhood Business districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.801) Permitted uses.

(1)

Retail stores.

(2)

Business and professional shops.

(3)

Personal service shops.

(4)

Restaurants.

(5)

Studios.

(6)

Fix-it shops.

(7)

Laundromats.

(8)

Similar establishments for the convenience of neighboring residents.

(9)

Branch banks.

(10)

Any use permitted in the R-4 Residential district.

(3.802) Prohibited uses.

(1)

Drive-ins which dispense food or drinks.

(2)

Freestanding signs and billboards.

(3)

Any use not specifically permitted herein.

(3.803) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed forty (40) feet in height.

(3.804) Area regulations.

Yards:

(1)

Front, side, and rear yards: Not required except were a lot is used for a dwelling or in part for a dwelling and it shall be the same as the R-4 Residential district. When a side yard is provided, it shall not be less than three (3) feet.

(2)

Whenever a C-2 Commercial district abuts on a residential district, the requirements on that district shall apply for the C-1 district for the side on which the abutment occurs only.

Building site area: There is no minimum building site area required.

(3.805) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.806) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

(A)

C-3-R Highway Commercial. Within all "C-3-R Highway Commercial District — Restricted" as shown on the official zoning map, the following restrictions shall apply:

(3.901) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in the C-1 and C-2 Districts.

(2)

Bus depots.

(3)

Drive-in theaters.

(4)

Dry cleaners.

(5)

Wholesales and warehouses.

(6)

Contractor's office and storage yard.

(7)

Lumber yards.

(8)

Animal clinics and animal hospitals.

(9)

New and used car sales lots.

(10)

Funeral homes.

(11)

Hotels and motels.

(12)

Banks.

(13)

Amusement centers.

(14)

Restaurants.

(15)

Medical treatment facilities for outpatient services, including surgical, oncology, physical therapy and other medical specialties and subspecialties.

(3.902) Prohibited uses.

(1)

Any use not permitted herein.

(3.903) Height regulations.

(1)

No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height.

(3.904) Area regulations.

Yards:

(1)

Front, rear and side yards: Not required except where a lot is used for a dwelling or in part for a dwelling and it shall be the same as for R-4 Residential Districts. When a side yard is provided, but not required, and said side yard shall not be less than three (3) feet.

(2)

Whenever a C-3-R Commercial District abuts on a residential district, which requires front, side and rear yards, these requirements shall apply for the C-3-R district for the side on which the abutment occurs only.

(3.905) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.906) Limitation on signs. See Article VII.

(B)

C-3 Highway Commercial District. Within all "C-3 Highway Commercial Districts", as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.921) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in the C-3-R Highway Commercial Districts — Restricted.

(2)

Motor truck terminals.

(3)

Auto repair shops.

(4)

Barrooms, nightclubs and lounges.

(3.922) Prohibited uses.

(1)

Any use not permitted herein.

(3.923) Height regulations.

(1)

No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height.

(3.924) Area regulations.

(1)

Front, rear and side yards: Not required except where a lot is used for a dwelling or in part for a dwelling and it shall be the same as for R-4 Residential districts. When a side yard is provided, but not required, said side yard shall not be less than three (3) feet.

(2)

Whenever a C-3 Commercial district abuts on a residential district, which requires front, side and rear yards, these requirements shall apply for the C-3 district for the side on which the abutment occurs only.

(3.925) Area regulations for property currently used for mobile homes or trailer parks. When used for mobile homes or trailer spaces currently in use, the owner of the property must maintain the design of the park and all improvements thereon. The following regulations shall apply:

Yards:

(1)

Front yard: Mobile homes, trailers and structures shall be set back from the front lines of the part a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet.

(2)

Side yard: There shall be two (2) side yards, one on each side of the park having a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet.

(3)

Rear yard: There shall be a rear yard having a minimum depth of fifteen (15) feet at the rear of the park.

Lot area per unit:

(1)

Unit spaces shall be a minimum depth of one hundred (100) feet and a minimum width of thirty-five (35) feet at the parking line of each space.

(2)

There shall be a minimum of two (2) rental units per mobile home park.

(3)

Mobile homes and trailers shall be parked not less than fifteen (15) feet apart in all directions when used as living units and this shall include exterior storage units or wings.

(3.926) Prohibition for expansion of property currently used for mobile homes or trailers parks and applicability of area regulations for property currently used for same.

(1)

No additional property may be acquired or incorporated as part of property currently used as a mobile home or trailer park.

(2)

No owner of a mobile home or trailer park may construct additional spaces for units on property currently used as a mobile home or trailer park unless said spaces comply with the area regulations for yards and lot area specified in Section 3.925 herein.

(3.927) Regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain upon any property owned or controlled by him a mobile home park without having registered the mobile home park with the city inspector's office. Mobile home parks are to be registered each year by December 31. Each mobile home park shall be inspected by the city inspector or his authorized designee.

(3.928) Maintenance of mobile homes.

(1)

Skirting requirements. All mobile/manufactured homes placed in the City of Crowley shall be required to have a manufacturer approved, vented skirting, completely enclosing the area between the bottom of the mobile home and the natural ground. The skirting material must be pre-approved by the city inspector at the time the moving permit is issued and shall be installed within thirty (30) days of placement. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) a day not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be charged after the thirtieth day period if not in compliance.

(2)

A mobile home being located in the City of Crowley may not be older than ten (10) years in age and must possess the seal or label issued by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(Ord. No. 1204, § 1, 10-14-97; Ord. No. 1342, § 2, 7-11-06; Ord. No. 1415, § 3,4, 11-9-10)

Within all C-4 Central Business districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.1001) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in C-3 Highway Commercial district.

(2)

All offices, both public and private.

(3)

Retail and wholesale uses not specifically prohibited.

(4)

Places of amusement.

(5)

Funeral homes.

(6)

Radio and television studios.

(3.1002) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use not specifically permitted herein.

(3.1003) Height regulations.

(1)

No building shall exceed sixty (60) feet in height.

(3.1004) Area regulations.

Yards:

(1)

Front, side, and rear yards: No yards are required in the C-4 Central Business district. However, where a side yard is provided, but not required, such side yard shall not be less than three (3) feet.

(2)

Whenever a C-4 Central Business district abuts on a residential district, which requires front, side and rear yards, these requirements shall apply for the C-4 district for the side on which the abutment occurs only.

Building site area:

(1)

There is no building site area required.

(3.1005) Parking requirements. No off-street parking spaces and lots are required in the C-4 Central Business district. See Article VI for off-street loading requirements.

(3.1006) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

Within all I-1 Light Industrial districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.1101) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use permitted in C-4 Central Business district.

(2)

Machine shop.

(3)

Food processing.

(4)

Millwork and furniture manufacturing.

(5)

Bulk storage of petroleum products not in excess of one hundred twenty-five thousand (125,000) gallons.

(6)

Lumber and building material storage yards.

(7)

Sheet metal and welding shops.

(8)

Tire recapping.

(3.1102) Prohibited uses. Heavy manufacturing uses such as the manufacturing of alcohol, ammonia, brick, cement or concrete, chemicals, fertilizer, lamp black, lime, oil-cloth, paint, petroleum products, plastics, products from fish or animal refuse, soap, bulk storage of petroleum products; junk yard or processing of junk or scrap metal or automobile wrecking; railroad repair shops and railroad marshaling yards; any other use that will be injurious, hazardous, noxious, or offensive to an extent equal to or greater than those enumerated.

(3.1103) Height regulations. No limit except when a building abuts on a residential district, in which case it shall not exceed the maximum height permitted in the residential district unless it is set back from all yard lines (abutting residential areas) by one foot for each foot of additional height in excess of the height so permitted.

(3.1104) Area regulations.

Yard:

(1)

Front, side yard, rear yard: Not required except where a lot is used for a dwelling or in part for a dwelling and it shall be the same as for R-4 Residential district. When a side yard is provided, said side yard shall not be less than three (3) feet.

(2)

Whenever an I-1 district abuts on a residential district which requires front, side and rear yards, these requirements shall apply for an I-1 district for the side on which the abutment occurs only.

(3.1105) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.1106) Limitations on signs. See Article VII.

Within all I-2 Heavy Industrial districts, as shown on the official zoning map, the following regulations shall apply:

(3.1201) Permitted uses.

(1)

Any use in an I-1 Light Industrial district.

(2)

Equipment and services of all type.

(3)

Bulk storage of petroleum products not in excess of three hundred thousand (300,000) gallons.

(4)

Concrete and concrete products manufacturing.

(5)

Junk yards or processing of junk or scrap metal or automobile wrecking.

(6)

Boat building.

(7)

Metal fabrication.

(8)

Food processing.

(9)

Gravel terminal.

(3.1202) Prohibited uses.

(1)

Dwellings, except living quarters for watchmen and caretakers.

(2)

Schools offering general education courses.

(3)

Churches.

(4)

Any use injurious, hazardous, noxious, or offensive to a neighborhood by reason of odor, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, glare, light, noise or vibration.

(3.1203) Height regulations. No limit except where the property abuts on a residential district, in which case no building shall exceed the maximum height permitted in the residential district unless it is set back from all yard lines by one foot for each foot of additional height in excess of the height so permitted.

(3.1204) Area regulations.

Yard:

(1)

Whenever an I-1 Industrial district abuts on a residential district which requires front, side and rear yards, these requirements shall apply for the entire block in which abutment occurs.

(3.1205) Parking requirements. See Article VI.

(3.1206) Limitations on signs: See Article VII.

(3.1301)

Uses.

(1)

Temporary buildings used in conjunction with construction work only may be permitted in any district during the period the construction is in progress, but such temporary buildings shall be removed upon completion of the construction work. No permit is required.

(2)

Fences may be erected along the boundaries of a lot or yard area subject to the requirements of the building code; one segment of a fence may be erected in a required side yard.

(3)

Power, heating, or refrigerating plants, apparatus, or machinery which are accessory to permitted used shall be permitted only if placed and operated so as to comply with existing ordinances and not cause serious annoyance or injury to occupants of adjoining premises.

(4)

Existing railroads and utilities may continue to be operated and maintained in dwelling and commercial districts, but no new railroad or utility structure other than the usual poles, transformers and other similar appurtenances, wires, underground utilities, electric substations and gas pressure regulating and metering stations shall be established except when so authorized by the board of zoning adjustment.

(3.1302)

Area.

(1)

Where a lot has an area or frontage less than the minimum requirements for the district in which it is located, but was a lot of record in separate ownership from adjacent property at the time of passage of this ordinance, such lot may be used only for single-family residential purposes or for any nonresidential purposes permitted in the district in which the property is located.

(2)

More than one main institutional, public or semipublic, commercial or industrial building may be built on a lot provided it is located within the buildable area of the lot.

(3.1303)

Yards.

(1)

Where a lot in a commercial or industrial district abuts a lot in a residential district, there shall be provided along such abutting lines a yard equal in width or depth to that required in the residential district.

(2)

Where the frontage on one side of a street between two (2) intersection streets is zoned partly as residential and partly as commercial or industrial, the front yard depth in the commercial or industrial district shall be equal to the required front yard depth of the residential district.

(3)

On every corner lot there shall be provided on the side street a side yard equal in depth to one-half the required front yard depth on said side street. The front yard requirements of a residential district shall prevail over that of a commercial or industrial use.

(4)

On a corner lot in any district, no fence, wall, hedge, or other structure or planting more than three (3) feet in height shall be erected, placed, or maintained within the triangular area formed by the intersecting street lines and a straight line joining said street lines at points which are thirty (30) feet distant from the point of intersection, measured along said street lines.

(5)

Covered, but unenclosed, areas may project into required yards not more than ten (10) feet and shall not be considered in determining yard sizes or lot coverage; provided however, that such area shall not be closer than four (4) feet to any lot line, except front yards.

(6)

Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky except ordinary projections not over eighteen (18) inches, except that a roof, gutter, or eaves may project to the extent of four (4) feet, providing at least three (3) feet remains open to the sky.

(7)

If forty (40) per cent or more of the frontage on the same side of the street between two (2) intersecting streets is improved with buildings that have observed front yards less than that required, no building need be set back from the street more than the average front yard depth of such buildings.

(8)

Open fire escapes may extend into any required yard not more than five (5) feet.

(9)

Bay windows may project into any required yard not more than two (2) feet.

(10)

Buildings housing animals and the storage of odor-producing substances shall not be permitted within fifty (50) feet of any lot line.

(11)

The building are of accessory buildings shall not be greater than forty (40) per cent of the required rear yard area.

(12)

Accessory buildings shall not be built less than three (3) feet from any lot line.

(13)

Accessory buildings may be built in the required side yards, providing such buildings are not less than sixty (60) feet from the front lot line.

(3.1304)

Fences, walls and hedges. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard or along the edge of any yard provided that no fence, wall or hedge along the rear yard or side yards from the building setback line to the rear shall be over eight (8) feet in height and for front yard and side yards from the building setback line to the front yard lot line and along the front yard lot line shall not be over three (3) feet in height, unless landscape plans are filed for which permission may be granted by the mayor and board of aldermen when the neighborhood will be improved by such an exception. The height of fences, walls and hedges shall be measured vertically from ground level in the adjacent yard to determine the maximum height.

Unless otherwise provided by the Code of Ordinances of the City of Crowley, a permit fee for all fences to be constructed shall be forty dollars ($40.00) plus an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) for the cost of investigation of complaints.

(3.1305)

Manufactured homes, mobiles homes and trailer homes. Manufactured homes, mobile homes and trailer homes occupied by the owner and situated on a lot owned by said owner solely for residential purposes may be situated in residential, commercial or industrial zones or districts, provided that the following requirements are complied with:

(1)

Such manufactured home, mobile home or trailer home shall occupy a parcel of ground containing not less than three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet, which parcel shall not be occupied by or contain any other manufactured home, mobile home, trailer home, residence or other building other than outhouses and garages for the housing of vehicles of the occupants of such parcel.

(2)

All owners of property abutting on said parcel and on any adjoining parcel or parcels of land owned by the owner of the parcel to be occupied have consented in writing to such occupancy.

(3)

All owners of property situated on opposite side of any public street or way directly opposite of said parcel and fifty (50) feet on each side of the extension of the boundary line of such parcel across such public street or way have consented in writing to such occupancy, and if the owner of such parcel owns property abutting thereon and extending to a street or way other than that on which such parcel abuts, the owners of all property between the extension of the boundary lines of such parcel across such street or way have consented in writing to such occupancy.

(4)

Seventy (70) per cent of all property owners, including those described in paragraphs (2) and (3) above, owning property within three hundred (300) feet of such parcel have consented in writing to such occupancy.

(5)

The ownership of the property described in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) above has been certified by the tax assessor of Acadia Parish, Louisiana or both.

(6)

By motion, the mayor and board of aldermen of the City of Crowley has authorized such occupancy.

(3.1306)

Use of travel trailers, camper trailers, recreational vehicles as residences prohibited.

(1)

Except as hereinafter authorized, it shall be unlawful for any person to occupy as a residence a tent; travel trailer; camper trailer; park model recreational vehicle; recreational park trailer; FEMA trailer; motor home; recreational vehicle; or any vehicle or structure built on a single chassis, having four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at its largest horizontal projection, self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck, and designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.

(2)

It shall, likewise, be unlawful for any person to connect any vehicle or structure listed in subsection (1) above to city water and/or sewage utilities. However, any vehicle or structure listed in subsection (1) above may be temporarily connected to the city electrical system for the sole purpose of maintaining the said vehicle or structure and the equipment situated therein, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended guidelines.

(3)

Except as may be authorized by section 11-58, occupancy of a camper, travel trailer and/or motor home is specifically prohibited in a mobile home park, as defined by section 11-50 et seq.

(4)

For the purpose of this section, "residence" shall be defined as occupancy for more than three (3) consecutive days.

(5)

Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit:

(a)

The storage of any tents, travel trailers, camper trailers, park model recreational vehicles, recreational park trailers, FEMA trailers, motor homes or recreational vehicles as otherwise may be allowed under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Crowley for any length of time provided same is not used as a residence.

(b)

The occupancy of a travel trailer or camper trailer, which is situated in a licensed camper facility (as opposed to a mobile home park).

(6)

Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisonment of not more than sixty (60) days per violation. Each day of occupancy shall constitute a separate violation.

(3.1350)

Definitions.

(a)

Approved fence materials means materials normally manufactured for, used as, and recognized as, fencing materials such as: wrought iron or other decorative metals suitable for the construction of fences, fired masonry, concrete, stone, chain link, metal tubing, wood planks, and vinyl or fiberglass composite manufactured specifically as fencing materials. Fence materials must also be materials approved for exterior use and are weather and decay-resistant. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the Crowley Planning Commission and Crowley City Council finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this chapter in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

(b)

City means the City of Crowley.

(c)

Code means the Code of Civil and Criminal Ordinances of the City of Crowley, Louisiana.

(d)

Corner lot means a lot situated at the junction of two (2) or more streets.

(e)

Dilapidated fence means a fence which is decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin.

(f)

Zoning planning administrator means the City of Crowley zoning planning administrator and his or her designee.

(g)

Easement means a right created by grant, reservation, agreement, prescription, or necessary implication, which one has in the land of another. It is either for the benefit of appurtenant land such as for the right to cross, or egress, such as a public utility easement, or in specific, such as an exclusive utility easement. An easement may or may not have descriptive bounds.

(h)

Fence means any wall or structure more than twelve (12) inches in height erected or maintained for the purpose of enclosing, partitioning, screening, restricting access to or decorating the enclosed lot, parcel, building or structure, or divides any yard.

(i)

Fence contractor means a person who, for remuneration, erects, maintains, constructs, or reconstructs a fence on the premises of another. It does not mean the owner who owns or leases the premises on which the fence is located.

(j)

Fence contracting means engaging in the business of erecting, maintaining, constructing, or reconstructing fences.

(k)

Fence structure means any part of a fence including the base, footings, supporting columns, braces, structural members, or any other of its appendages.

(l)

Front yard means a yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the front lot line and a line parallel to it at the building line.

(m)

Game court means a structure having a playing surface, paved or unpaved, with or without enclosing fences, designed to be used for playing or practicing tennis, badminton, volley ball, paddle tennis handball, baseball, batting, handball, racquet ball, squash, basketball, or similar games.

(n)

Interior lot means a lot situated in a block with frontage on only one (1) street, and specifically not a corner lot.

(o)

Interior lot line means a side yard lot line that is adjacent to a corner lot or an interior lot's side yard line.

(p)

Outside storage means the storage of commodities, goods and/or refuse outside of an enclosed building.

(q)

Public right-of-way means a strip of land which is used as a roadbed for a street, alley or highway intended for use by the public at large, or land set aside as an easement or in fee, either by agreement or condemnation.

(r)

Rear yard means a yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the horizontal distance between the rear lot line and a line parallel to it at the building line.

(s)

Registered when used with or in reference to the words "fence contractor" means a person or firm registered with the city to engage in the business of fence contracting.

(t)

Residential district means a district zoned for residential use in the City of Crowley comprehensive zoning ordinance excluding multifamily.

(u)

Retaining wall means a wall designed to bear against soil or other material and resists lateral and other forces from the material held in place.

(v)

Reverse frontage corner lot means a corner lot where the rear lot line is adjacent to a side lot line of an adjoining lot or across an alley from such side lot line.

(w)

Screening fence or blind fence means a fence that screens from view the interior of a property so that the visibility through the fence is prevented from the exterior side of the fence standing three (3) feet from it at ground level.

(x)

Screening wall means a wall or architectural extension that may be part of the structure or a stand-alone feature that screens from view the interior of a property so that visibility through the wall shall be prevented from the exterior side of the wall or architectural extension.

(y)

Setback means the distance from the property line or the right-of-way line of all streets adjacent to the premises on which a fence is located to the part of the fence closest to the property line or right-of-way line.

(z)

Side yard means an open, unoccupied space on the same lot with the building, and between the building line and the side lot line.

(aa)

Street means public street and private street.

(bb)

Through lots or double lots means a lot situated on a block with frontage on two (2) streets, and specifically not a corner lot.

(cc)

Vision or visibility triangle means that an imaginary area is created by measuring along two (2) intersecting property lines. The vision triangle is determined by measuring back from the intersection point of the two (2) property lines parallel to the intersecting streets a distance of thirty-five (35) feet, and drawing an imaginary line across these two (2) points.

(dd)

Yard means an open, unoccupied space on a lot, other than a court, which is unobstructed from the ground upward by buildings or structures.

(3.1351)

Permits.

(a)

Required. It is unlawful for any person to construct, repair, replace, or cause to be constructed, repaired or replaced, a fence or any part of a fence in the city without first obtaining a fence permit from the zoning planning administrator.

(b)

Unlawful securing of permits. It is unlawful for any firm or corporation who is not registered by the state as a fence contractor to secure a permit by this chapter.

(1)

It is an affirmative defense to this subsection that the fence work is being done by a property owner on a property legally owned or leased by that owner or lessee.

(c)

Approved plans. The zoning planning administrator shall review the application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit. When the zoning planning administrator issues a permit where the plans are required, the zoning planning administrator shall endorse in writing the plans and specification "Approved." Such reviewed plans and specifications shall not by changed, modified or altered by any person without authorization from the zoning planning administrator, and a person shall so work regulated by this chapter in accordance with the approved plans.

(d)

Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within ninety (90) days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended, abandoned or lacks the required, by the inspections department, inspections for a period of ninety (90) days after the time the work is commenced. The zoning planning administrator may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days on written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No applications shall be extended more than once. Changes, alterations, or adjustments in the permit or in the work authorized by the issuance of the permit, after it has been issued shall not extend the original expiration date established upon the original issuance of the permit.

(e)

Suspension or revocation. The zoning planning administrator may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter when the permit was issued in error, on the basis of incorrect information, or in violation of any applicable law.

(f)

Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations is not a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any other city ordinance. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter or any other city ordinance are not valid.

(g)

Construction documents. Construction documents and other data shall be submitted in one (1) or more sets, as required by the zoning planning administrator, with each application for a permit. When required by the zoning planning administrator, the applicant shall also provide additional information as required by the building code. Where special conditions exist, the zoning planning administrator is authorized to require additional construction documents.

(h)

Availability of plans. One (1) set of approved plans, specifications, and a copy of the permit shall be made available, by the applicant, for inspection of the work authorized by the permit. The applicant shall keep the said set of approved plans, specifications and permit on the work site during the construction process.

(i)

Other laws. The owner or the owner's authorized agent who applies for a permit to construct a fence must comply with all the requirements of this chapter and the requirements of the building code. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law.

(3.1352)

Application.

(a)

Applicant authorization. Any person making application for a fence permit shall complete a permit application, provided by the zoning planning administrator, showing the following information:

(1)

Applicant's name, address, phone number and, if the applicant represents a corporation, the name, address, and phone number of the registered agent of the corporation;

(2)

Name of the owner of the property;

(3)

Local address where the fence is proposed to be erected;

(4)

Type of fence construction;

(5)

Height of fence;

(6)

Diagram showing proposed location of the fence and listing relevant dimensions between the fence and other structures on the lot and the location of property lines;

(7)

Approximate value of the proposed fence;

(8)

The fence contractor's registration number; and

(9)

The applicant's authorized signature.

(b)

Expiration of plan review. Application for which no permit is issued within ninety (90) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the zoning planning administrator. The zoning planning administrator may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days on written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No applications shall be extended more than once.

(3.1353)

Additional fees and charges.

(a)

Investigation. When any work is commenced for which a permit is required by ordinance, building code or otherwise without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation fee equal to the amount of the permit fee required by the applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances shall be paid, regardless whether a permit is issued or denied. The imposition of an investigation fee shall be in addition to any other charges and fees, including permit fees, inspection fees, reinspection fees or otherwise provided for and shall not be construed or be applied as a variance or other special exemption.

(b)

Reinspection fee. Reinspection fees are set forth by the building code.

(c)

Permit fees. Fence permit fees are set forth by the building code.

(3.1354)

Encroachment on public property. No person shall construct a fence, guy wire, brace or any fence post upon or protruding over the public right-of-way or property that the city or the general public has dominion and control over, owns or has an easement over, under, around or through.

(3.1355)

Fence not to create a traffic hazard. It is unlawful to erect, maintain, suffer or permit any fence on any corner lot in such a manner as to create a traffic hazard. Failure of the owner, agent or occupant to remove such obstruction within ten (10) days after receipt of notice to do so is a violation of this chapter.

(3.1356)

Construction within easements.

(a)

Permissions to build a fence upon a utility easement does not remove the obligation of the owner of the fence to remove the fence upon demand of the utility company. The owner of the fence shall remove and rebuild the fence at the owner's expense.

(b)

The owner of a fence shall be responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the fence and shall be so as not to interfere with utility lines or normal drainage.

(c)

Permission to build a fence upon a utility easement must be granted by the planning commission.

(d)

Where a fence is to be placed in an easement containing underground utilities the owner or occupant shall sign a release indemnifying the city from any damages for removal of the fence and damage to the fence as a result of the need to repair or replace said utilities.

(3.1357)

Relocation or construction of private fences related to public improvement projects.

(a)

Fences relocated or constructed due to construction of a public improvement project (e.g. road widening project) may be located as close as practical on or inside the new property line and must comply with the installation standards required by the zoning planning administrator. This section does not permit any obstruction which may create traffic or other safety hazard. The owner of the fence shall comply with all other requirements of this chapter.

(b)

A permit is not required for the relocation or construction of fence relocated or constructed to accommodate a public improvement project, unless the relocation or construction is performed by the property owner or his or her representatives.

(3.1358)

Height limitation—Rear yard. It is unlawful for any person to construct, erect, maintain, suffer, or permit a fence in any rear yard or along any rear yard lot which fence exceeds eight (8) feet in height measured from the finished grade at any point eighteen (18) inches or less either side of the fence.

(a)

It is an affirmative defense to this section that the fence is a screening fence or wall used to screen trash dumpsters in a nonresidential zoning district and does not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

(b)

It is an affirmative defense to this section that the vertical support posts and gates do not extend more than six (6) inches above the top of the fence.

(3.1359)

Height limitation—Side yard. It is unlawful for any person to construct, erect, maintain, suffer, or permit a fence in any side yard or along any side yard lot line which fence exceeds eight (8) feet in height measured from the finished grade at any point eighteen (18) inches or less from either side of the fence. It is an affirmative defense to this section that the vertical support posts and gates do not exceed more than six (6) inches above the top of the fence.

(3.1360)

Construction in front yards.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to construct, erect, maintain, suffer or permit a fence in the required front yard building setback area.

(1)

The fence is forty-eight (48) inches or less in height measured from the finished grade at any point eighteen (18) inches or less from either side of the fence.

(2)

In the case of a corner lot and when the fence is located in a vision triangle, the fence is thirty-six (36) inches or less in height measured from the finished grade at any point eighteen (18) inches or less from either side of the fence, and the fence allows at least fifty (50) per cent through vision, with a triangular area formed by the intersection of the adjacent street right-of-way lines and a point on each such right-of-way line thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection.

(3)

That the vertical support posts and gates do not exceed more than four (4) inches above the top of the fence intersection.

(3.1361)

Construction on reverse frontage lots.

(a)

On all reverse frontage lots located on property zoned or used for residential purposes, it is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, suffer or permit a fence within the required side yard area that is adjacent to a front yard area at a distance closer than fifteen (15) feet from and perpendicular to the side property line.

(b)

It is an affirmative defense to subsection (a) above that:

(1)

The fence is forty-eight (48) inches or less in height measured from the finished gate at any point eighteen (18) inches or less from the side of the fence.

(2)

In the case of a corner lot and when the fence is located in a vision triangle, the fence is thirty-six (36) inches or less in height measured from the finished grade at any point eighteen (18) inches or less from either side of the fence, and the fence allows at least fifty (50) per cent through vision, within a triangular area formed by the intersection of the adjacent street right-of-way lines and a point on each such right-of-way line thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection.

(3)

That the vertical support posts and gates do not extend more than four (4) inches above the top of the fence.

(c)

The owner of property adjoining a reverse frontage lot may have a fence that meets the requirements in subsection (a) above at the adjoining property line.

(d)

A person may construct a fence at the property line on property zoned for nonresidential and not abutting a residential zoned property, if the person constructs the fence to provide an adequate visibility setback in accordance with the applicable sections of the comprehensive zoning ordinances of the City of Crowley, Louisiana, and to otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter. If a property zoned nonresidential abuts a property zoned residential, the property zoned nonresidential must comply with the residential requirements of this section.

(3.1362)

Use of barbed wire or electrically charged fences.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or permit a fence that is electrically charged in any manner.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or permit a fence that has barbed wire in or on it.

(c)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or permit a fence that has concertina wire in or on it.

(d)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or permit a fence that has razor wire in or on it.

(e)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or permit a fence that [has] in it or on it, barbs, projections, broken glass, or anything reasonably capable of causing harm to persons or animals.

(3.1363)

Inspection.

(a)

General. A fence permit applicant shall make all construction or work for which a permit is required accessible and exposed for inspection until approved by the code enforcement officer. Approval as a result of an inspection is not an approval of a violation of the provisions of this chapter or of other city ordinances. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this chapter or of other city ordinances are not valid. The permit applicant shall ensure the work remains accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the zoning planning administrator not the city is liable for expense entailed in removing or replacing of any material to allow inspection. The zoning planning administrator may require the applicant to submit a survey of the lot, showing the final fence location to verify that the fence is located in accordance with the approved plans.

(b)

Inspection requests. The person authorized to do work approved by a permit must notify the zoning planning administrator that such work is ready for inspection. The zoning planning administrator may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one (1) working day before such inspection is desired.

(3.1364)

Conflicts between this chapter and zoning regulations. In all cases of conflict between this chapter and the zoning regulations of the city, concerning construction and maintenance of fences, this chapter shall prevail. In all cases of conflict between this chapter and specific ordinance, project plan or special fence project plan designating specific fencing stipulations, the ordinance, project plan or special fence project plan shall prevail.

(3.1365)

Fence construction and materials.

(a)

Construction.

(1)

No person shall construct a fence that is not able to structurally support fencing materials as required in the building code.

(2)

A person building a fence to enclose an area shall provide a gate or other opening in the fence of at least three (3) feet in width.

(3)

A person building a fence shall comply with the requirements of the building code and all other city ordinances with regard to construction, materials, and workmanship.

(4)

A person constructing a masonry fence or masonry retaining wall exceeding four (4) feet in height shall do so only in compliance with a design submitted by a registered engineer or registered architect.

(5)

A person constructing a fence shall build it of rigid construction with acceptable materials approved by the building code.

(6)

A person constructing a masonry fence (including concrete block) shall make the exterior surfaces free from sharp projections.

(7)

A person constructing metal or masonry fences shall, to preserve the exterior finish, apply a stain, pigment, paint or other exterior surface treatment that is specifically manufactured for the purpose of preserving a specific metal or masonry material.

(8)

A person applying a stain, pigment, paint or other surface treatment to a wooden fence shall use materials and finishes specifically manufactured for the purpose of preserving a specific wooden material.

(9)

No person shall construct a wall or fence that exceeds two (2) feet in thickness, unless approved by the zoning planning administrator. Cavities or spaces within a wall or fence shall not be used for the support, storage, shelter, or enclosure of animals or personal property.

(10)

A person constructing a fence shall use only approved materials and construction methods that ensure uniform construction throughout. Once the person has established a pattern of materials and construction method he or she shall carry it out throughout the entire length of the section from corner post to corner post.

(11)

A person constructing or maintaining a fence or wall enclosure around a swimming pool shall comply with the minimum requirements of the building code and the swimming pool ordinance.

(12)

A person constructing a fence with boards shall use species such as cedar, redwood or other durable decay-resistant composition.

(13)

A person constructing a fence shall install the finished sides of all fences constructed adjacent to any arterial street or collector facing toward the right-of-way.

(14)

A person constructing an electric fence for the purpose of providing additional protection for commercial property shall meet or exceed the following standards:

(1)

May be constructed only in districts zoned C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1 and/or I-2.

(2)

The electric security fence and any wires emitting an electric charge shall be enclosed within a wall, solid barrier or a primary non-electric perimeter barrier made of solid wood, plastic, composite material or chain-link metal. The perimeter barrier (fence) shall be a minimum of six (6) feet high.

(3)

The maximum height of the top wire of the electric security fence shall be ten (10) feet above grade. The lowest wire shall be a minimum of six (6) inches above grade. The minimum distance between the electric fence and the primary barrier (fence) shall be one-half foot (six (6) inches).

(4)

The electric security fence shall consist of a complete system designed and manufactured in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission for electric fencing IEC 60335-2-76 or EN 61011-1.

(5)

The system shall be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with the specifications and standards set forth in IEC 60335-2-76 or EN 61011-1. The system shall receive at least one annual maintenance and service inspection by a qualified technician who shall provide the owner with a certified report of maintenance and proper operation of the system. Prior to installing and operating the system, the owner shall obtain a permit from the office of the city inspector upon the payment of a fee according to the schedule provided in the building code. The permit shall expire on December 31 of the year in which it is issued. Thereafter, the owner shall file a certificate of annual inspection and maintenance report by a qualified technician and pay an annual fee of ten dollars ($10.00) on or before the thirty-first day of January of each succeeding year.

(6)

The electric security fence shall be continuously monitored (twenty-four (24) hours per day) by a professional security monitoring service capable of detecting interference with the system, whether from intruders or otherwise, and capable of reaching a designated individual(s) twenty-four (24) hours by telephone or other electronic means who are capable of disarming the system.

(7)

Warning signs (including symbol for electrical danger) must be displayed every twenty-five (25) feet clearly identifying the fence as an electric security fence.

(b)

Prohibited fence materials.

(1)

No person shall use rope, string, wire products, including but not limited to chicken wire, hog wire, wire fabric, and similar welded or woven wire fabrics, chain, netting, cut or broken glass, paper, unapproved corrugated metal panels, galvanized sheet metal, plywood, or fiberglass panels in any fence or any other material that is not manufactured specifically as fencing material. The zoning planning administrator may require the applicant to provide the manufacturer's standards to establish the intended use of a proposed fencing material.

(2)

No person shall construct a fence of used, damaged or unsafe material.

(3)

No person shall weave or use slats of any material including but not limited to metal, fiberglass or bamboo through a chain link fence to create a blind fence, screening fence or any other type of fence addressed in this chapter.

(4)

Used materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless it can be determined by the zoning planning administrator that they meet the requirements of the building code for new materials.

(3.1366)

Maintenance and standard of fences.

(a)

A fence or fences shall be maintained by the owner of the property in compliance with the requirements of this chapter including but not limited to the following maintenance standards:

(1)

A fence more than four (4) feet in height shall not be out of vertical alignment more than one (1) foot from the vertical measured at the top of the fence. A fence four (4) feet or less in height shall not be more than six (6) inches from the vertical measured at the top of the fence.

(2)

The owner shall replace broken, damaged, removed or missing parts of a fence within ten (10) days of the day the owner received notice from the zoning planning administrator, with the same material or material with comparable composition, color, size, shape and quality of the original fence to which the repair is being made. The zoning planning administrator may, upon written notice from the owner that unusual circumstances prevent the timely repair of a fence, extend the replacement time as required. The zoning planning administrator shall not extend the replacement time longer than reasonably necessary. The owner requesting a replacement time extension shall provide the zoning planning administrator a written scope and schedule detailing materials and estimated time period of the completed replacement for approval. No person shall use materials not specifically manufactured as fencing materials such as plywood, corrugated steel panels or fiberglass as fencing materials.

(3)

A fence not required by a specific order of the city council, the zoning ordinances of the city or required to enclose a swimming pool or spa may be completely removed within the ten (10) day period rather than replaced.

(4)

A fence shall be maintained in sound structural condition.

(5)

Property owners shall maintain fences, including those existing prior to the adoption of this chapter, at all times in a state of good repair, safe and secure condition, with all braces, bolts, nails, supporting frame and fastenings free from deterioration, termite infestation, rot, rust or loosening, and able to withstand at all times the wind pressure for which they were designed.

(6)

Property owners shall regularly paint fence supports, gates, structural members and exterior surfaces that are covered with paint to prevent rusting, peeling or blistering surfaces.

(7)

Property owners shall not maintain graffiti, writings and other symbols on a fence except for those which are permitted as signs or which pertain to the address or occupancy of a property.

(8)

Existing fences that were constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter that were constructed with materials not currently permitted by this chapter may be maintained as long as no part of the fence is or becomes unsafe, dilapidated or a public nuisance. If the code enforcement officer determines the existing fence is unsafe, dilapidated or a public nuisance, the fence must be repaired with materials approved by this chapter or removed. The repairs must be made in complete sections extending a minimum of support post to support post. If the code enforcement officer determines the extent of repair on any existing fence (materials in noncompliance) is in excess of fifty (50) per cent of the linear length of the total fence or more than a combined one hundred (100) linear feet then the entire fence must be replaced with materials approved by this chapter.

(9)

The construction of a fence or wall on the property line shall not preclude the property owner's responsibility to maintain and keep the area defined between the property line to the back of curb or edge of the pavement free and clear of debris and high weeds.

(3.1367)

Contractor's registration required.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of fence contracting without a valid contractor's registration.

(b)

To register as a fence contractor, the applicant shall complete in writing the required forms furnished for that purpose and file them with the city clerk's office.

(c)

A person wanting to obtain or renew a fence contractor's registration shall pay a registration fee.

(d)

Any person making application for a fence contractor's registration shall sign an application for the same.

(e)

Every contractor registration provided for in this code shall expire one (1) year following the date of its issuance and shall be renewed by the building official upon application and upon the payment to the City of Crowley of the required renewal fee.

(3.1368)

Contractor's license; revocation.

(a)

The Crowley City Council may revoke or suspend a sign contractor's registration for the following reasons:

(1)

The registrant persistently violates the requirements of this code.

(2)

The registrant fails to finalize permits by obtaining the required approved inspections.

(3)

The registrant has been found by the Crowley City Council to have been grossly negligent in the performance of the work.

(b)

A contractor whose registration has been revoked or suspended may be reinstated by the city council only if the contractor corrects all violations and pays all applicable fees.

(3.1369)

Variance procedures.

(a)

A person may obtain a variance to this chapter only through the special fence project plan procedure of the comprehensive zoning ordinances, site plan zoning or a development plan.

(b)

A variance to the provisions of this chapter may be granted in the following areas:

(1)

Height regulations;

(2)

Area regulations;

(3)

Setback regulations; and

(4)

Material regulations.

(c)

A variance shall not be granted to relieve a self-created or personal hardship, nor shall it be based solely on economic gain or loss. In order to grant a variance to the provisions of this chapter it must be determined that:

(1)

The requested variance does not violate the intent of this chapter;

(2)

The requested variance will not adversely affect surrounding properties;

(3)

The requested variance will not adversely affect public safety; and

(4)

Special conditions exist which are unique to this applicant or property.

(d)

An applicant is not eligible for a fence variance if the fence was installed prior to obtaining a fence permit or if the applicant failed to maintain a valid fence permit. The applicant shall remove a fence installed without a permit or bring it into compliance with this chapter before the zoning planning administrator can accept a fence variance application.

(3.1370)

Penalties. Violation of this chapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day any violation of this chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 1306, §§ 1, 2, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 1390, § 1, 12-9-08; Ord. No. 1391, § 3, 2-9-09; Ord. No. 1415, § 2, 11-9-10; Ord. No. 1433, § 1, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 1449, § 1, 11-13-12; Ord. No. 1467, § 1, 4-14-15; Ord. No. 1546, § 1, 8-20-24)

(3.1401)

Intent and purpose. The purpose of the special overlay districts established in the following sections is to protect and enhance certain specific lands, uses and structures which, by virtue of their type or location, have characteristics which are distinct from lands and structures outside such overlay districts. It is the intent of the City of Crowley to permit, insofar as possible, those uses and structures, which would otherwise be permitted, provided that reasonable and necessary conditions are met which insure the protection and enhancement of said lands, uses and structures.

(3.1402)

General.

(1)

The provisions of this section shall apply to all lands, uses and structures in areas approved by the City of Crowley within the special overlay districts. Such lands, uses and structures are also subject to the provisions of their underlying zoning designation; provided, however, that where the provisions of this section are more restructure than the provisions of the underlying zoning designation, the provisions of this section shall apply.

(2)

The special overlay districts established in this section generally operate by establishing performance standards to effectuate the purposes of the districts. Except as otherwise provide, they do not supersede the regulations of the underlying districts.

(3)

Land lying within special overlay districts shall remain part of the underlying zoning districts established by other provisions of this article and may in addition lie in one or more overlay districts in accordance with the designation of each.

(4)

Unless otherwise specified in this Code creating the special overlaying districts, when any zoning lot or use is partially located within a special overlay district, the remainder of the zoning lot or use shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.

(3.1403)

Creation of Special Overlay Districts.

(1)

Amendments to this section shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the zoning and planning ordinance upon the recommendation of the City of Crowley or the City of Crowley Planning and Zoning Committee.

(2)

Every recommendation for creation of a special overlay district or addition of land thereto shall address the following, as applicable:

(A)

A statement of purpose and intent shall specify the nature of the special and substantial public interest involved and objectives to be promoted by creation of the special overlay districts and imposition of the regulations proposed therefore.

(B)

Proposed district boundaries shall be depicted on one or more maps that shall also display all other zoning districts applicable to the property proposed for inclusion in the district.

(C)

Regulations proposed to promote the special purposes of the districts.

(3)

Regulations proposed with any special overlay district shall be designed to reasonably promote the purposes of the district and may require or address any of the following, in addition to or in lieu of other regulations affecting property within the district:

(A)

Submission of specifically detailed site plans, building plans, elevations and maps showing the relation of proposed development to surrounding or otherwise affected property in terms of location, scale or intensity, character and continuity;

(B)

Protection of features designated as being of special concern within the district;

(C)

Mixtures or limitations of permitted uses;

(D)

Special performance standards and development regulations;

(E)

Other matters as appropriate to promote the special public interests of the district.

(3.1404)

Mapping of special overlay districts.

(1)

Upon approval of a special overlay district, by adoption of an ordinance by the City of Crowley, a map of the district boundaries shall be incorporated into the zoning maps of the city. The following are hereby created as special overlay districts at the four (4) principal directional entrances into the City of Crowley which are incorporated in the overlay of the zoning map of the City of Crowley and are defined by the following boundaries, to-wit:

(A)

District I (North). Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Parkerson Avenue with the centerline of Tenth (10th Street thence easterly along the centerline of Tenth (10th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue G; thence northerly along the centerline of Avenue G to its intersection with the centerline of the North Crowley Ditch; thence easterly along the centerline of the North Crowley Ditch to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue I; thence northerly along the centerline of Avenue I to its intersection with the centerline of Stutes Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Stutes Street to its intersection with the east boundary line of Holly Street; thence northerly along the east boundary line of Holly Street to intersection with the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111/Oddfellows Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111/Oddfellows Road to its intersection with the west boundary line of Clark Place Subdivision extended to the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111/Oddfellows Road; thence northerly along the west boundary line of Clark Place Subdivision extended to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 10; thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 10 to its intersection with the boundary line of the Wal-Mart property; thence southwesterly along the boundary line of the Wal-Mart property to the boundary line of Clark Place Subdivision Extension #2; thence southerly along the boundary line of Clark Place Subdivision Extension #2 to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of Koch-Gateway Pipeline; thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of Koch-Gateway Pipeline to its intersection with the east right-of-way line of Green Briar Avenue; thence southerly along the east right-of-way line of Green Briar Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111; thence easterly along the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111 to its intersection with the corporate boundary; thence following the corporate boundary northerly and easterly along the property of Joel Guichard; thence northerly along the corporate boundary line along the Julia John Trust property to its intersection with the Interstate 10 right-of-way line and the corporate boundary; thence following the Interstate 10 right-of-way line and the corporate boundary easterly to its intersection with the west right-of-way line of Caffery Road; thence northerly along the west right-of-way line of Caffery Road to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of Interstate 10 and corporate boundary; thence westerly and following the meanders of the Interstate 10 right-of-way line and Louisiana Highway 1111 right-of-way line and corporate boundary line to its intersection with the north corporate boundary line on Louisiana Highway 1111/Tower Road; thence westerly along the corporate boundary line, following the meanders of the corporate boundary generally westerly and northerly to its intersection with the centerline of Bayou Plaquemine Brulee; thence westerly along the centerline of Bayou Plaquemine Brulee to its intersection with the west right-of-way line of Louisiana Highway 13; thence southerly along the west right-of-way line of Louisiana Highway 13 and thence following the meanders of the corporate boundary generally southerly and westerly to its intersection with the north boundary line of the Braxton I. Moody property; thence easterly and southerly along the north boundary line of the Braxton I. Moody property to its intersection with the centerline of Sherwood Drive; thence easterly along the centerline of Sherwood Drive to its intersection with the centerline of Guidry Drive; thence southerly along the centerline of Guidry Drive to its intersection with the centerline of Pinewood Drive; thence easterly along the centerline of Pinewood Drive to its intersection with the east property line of Lot K; thence southerly along the east property line of Lot K to its intersection with the centerline of Forrest Drive; thence westerly along the centerline of Forrest Drive to its intersection with the west boundary line of Lot 3 of Block 1 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line; thence southerly along the west boundary line of Lot 3 of Block 1 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line to its intersection with south property line of Lot 3 of Block 1 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line; thence easterly along the south property line of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 1 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line to its intersection with the east property line of Lot 22 of Block 1 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line; thence southerly along the east property line of Lot 22 of Block of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line to its intersection with the centerline of Marie Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Marie Street to its intersection with the east property line of Lot 7 of Block 2 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line; thence southerly along the east property line of Lot 7 of Block 2 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line to its intersection with the centerline of Block 2 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line; thence westerly along the centerline of Block 2 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line to its intersection with the east property line of Lot 19 of Block 2 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line; thence southerly along the east property line of Lot 19 of Block 2 of the Ina McBride Subdivision and the corporate limit line to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of Louisiana Highway 100/Egan Road and the corporate limits; thence westerly along the north right-of-way line of Louisiana Highway 100/Egan Road to its intersection with the centerline of Bayou Plaquemine Brulee; thence southerly along the centerline of Bayou Plaquemine Brulee to its intersection with the south right-of-way line of Interstate 10 and the corporate boundary; thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of Interstate 10 and the corporate boundary to a point where the corporate boundary turns south thence following southerly along the corporate boundary to a point where the corporate boundary intersects with the south property line of Lot 6 of Lawrence Acres Subdivision extended to the corporate boundary and running thence east along the south property line of Lot 6 of the Lawrence Acres Subdivision extended to the southeast corner of Lot 6 of Lawrence Acres Subdivision extended; thence southerly along the rear lot line of Lots 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20 and 21 of the Lawrence Acres Subdivision to its intersection with the centerline of Lake Drive; thence easterly along the centerline of Lake Drive to its intersection with the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Crestwood Subdivision; thence southeasterly along the C-3 Highway Commercial District line to its intersection with the centerline of Fairway Drive; thence easterly along the centerline of Fairway Drive to its intersection with the north boundary line of E.L. Habetz Investments, LLC and the C-3 Highway Commercial District line; thence westerly along the north boundary line of E.L. Habetz Investments, LLC and the C-3 Commercial District line to its intersection with the centerline of Park Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Park Street to its intersection with the east property line of Lot 25 of Park Addition; thence southerly along the east property line of Lot 25 of Park Addition to its intersection with the south property line of Park Addition; thence westerly along the south property line of Park Addition to its intersection with the east boundary of Beauvoir Subdivision; thence southerly along the east boundary of Beauvoir Subdivision to its intersection with the centerline of the North Crowley Ditch; thence easterly along the centerline of the North Crowley Ditch to its intersection with the west boundary line of North Avenue F; thence southerly along the west boundary line of North Avenue F to its intersection with the centerline of Twelfth (12th) Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Twelfth (12th) Street to its intersection with the centerline of Parkerson Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of Parkerson Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Tenth (10th) Street, the point of beginning.

(B)

District II (East). Commencing at the revised point of beginning of the City of Crowley corporate limits thence northerly to its intersection with the centerline of US Highway 90; thence westerly along the centerline of US Highway 90 to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue O; thence northerly along the centerline of Avenue O to its intersection with the centerline of Eighth (8th) Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Eighth (8th) Street to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue P; thence northerly along the centerline of Avenue P to its intersection with the centerline of Hockaday Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Hockaday Street to its intersection with the west right-of-way line of US Highway 90; thence northerly along the west right-of-way line of US Highway 90 to its intersection with the centerline of Northern Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Northern Avenue to its intersection with the original corporate limits of the City of Crowley; thence northwesterly along the original corporate limits of the City of Crowley to the northeast corner of Lot 7; thence westerly along the original corporate limits of the City of Crowley to its intersection with the original northeast corner of the City of Crowley; thence westerly along the original corporate limits of the City of Crowley to its intersection with the east property line of the Bicentennial Park; thence northerly along the east property line of the Bicentennial Park to its intersection with the south boundary line of the old LI&M Co canal; thence easterly along the northern boundary line of the Bicentennial Park to its intersection with the eastern boundary line of Holly Street; thence northerly along the eastern boundary line of Holly Street to its intersection with the centerline of Louisiana Highway 11111/Oddfellows Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111/Oddfellows Road to its intersection with the east boundary line of the Walgreen property and corporate limits; thence southerly, westerly and northerly following the corporate limit line around the Walgreens property to the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111; thence westerly along the centerline of Louisiana Highway 1111 to its intersection with the west right-of-way line of Louisiana Highway 1111 Spur; thence southerly along the west right-of-way line of the Louisiana Highway 1111 Spur to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of Seventeenth (17th) Street; thence easterly along the north boundary line of Seventeenth (17th) Street to its intersection with the east right-of-way line of US Highway 90; thence southerly along the east right-of-way line of US Highway 90 to its intersection with the north boundary line of the Bayou Village Nursing Home Partnership LLC property Tract "A"; thence following the meanders of the north boundary line around the Bayou Village Nursing Home Partnership LLC property Tract "A" to its intersection with the east right-of-way line of US Highway 90; thence southerly along the east right-of-way line of US Highway 90 to the revised point of beginning of the City of Crowley corporate limits.

(C)

District III (West). Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of First (1st) Street with the centerline of Avenue E; thence northerly along the centerline of Avenue E to its intersection with the centerline of Third (3rd) Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Third (3rd) Street to its intersection with the corporate boundary; thence southerly along the corporate boundary to the intersection with the centerline of Second (2nd) Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Second (2nd) Street to its intersection with the centerline of Western Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of Western Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of First (1st Street; thence easterly along the centerline of First (1st Street to the point of beginning.

(D)

District IV (South). Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Hargrave Street with the west boundary line of Eastern Avenue; thence southerly along the west boundary line of Eastern Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Clay Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Clay Street to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue K; thence southerly along the centerline of Avenue K to its intersection with the centerline of Cedar Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Cedar Street to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue K; thence southerly along the centerline of Avenue K to its intersection with the centerline of Elm Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Elm Street to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue K; thence southerly along the centerline of Avenue K to its intersection with the centerline of Bayou Blanc; thence easterly and northeasterly along the centerline of Bayou Blanc to its intersection with the corporate boundary; thence southerly following the corporate boundary to its intersection with the north right-of-way line of Lovell Street and the corporate limits; thence easterly along the north right-of-way line of Lovell Street and the corporate limits to its intersection with the west right-of-way line of Hunter Drive and the corporate limits; thence northerly and easterly along the west and north right-of-way line of Hunter Drive and the corporate limits to its intersection with the west boundary line of King Acres Subdivision and the corporate limits; thence northerly along the west boundary line of King Acres Subdivision and the corporate limits to its intersection with the north boundary of Lot 3 of the Devin Keith Ardoin property and the corporate limits; thence westerly along the north boundary of the Devin Keith Ardoin property and the corporate limits to its intersection with the corporate boundary line; thence northerly along the corporate limits line to its intersection with the centerline of Bayou Blanc and the corporate limits; thence easterly along the centerline of Bayou Blanc and the corporate limits to its intersection with the centerline of Avenue M; thence northerly along the centerline of Avenue M to its intersection with the centerline of Hargrave Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Hargrave Street to the point of beginning.

(3.1405)

Applicability.

(1)

The Overlay District regulations shall apply to all buildings or structures, except for individual single family detached dwellings, constructed, reconstructed or established after the effective date of this Ordinance.

(2)

An Overlay District is comprised of both zoning and development considerations that cannot be separated; consequently, the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment will address zoning matters within the Overlay Districts and the Planning Commission will address development matters within the Overlay Districts.

(3.1406)

Definitions.

(1)

Overlay District. A set of regulations incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance and the City of Crowley Subdivision Regulations that apply to a specific geographic area in addition to the underlying zoning and development regulations

(2)

Buffer. A landscaped area intended to separate and partially screen the view of two adjacent land uses or properties from one another.

(3)

Cross access, cross access easement. A service drive providing vehicular access between two or more contiguous sites so the driver need not enter the public street system.

(4)

Monument sign. An independent sign affixed to the ground and supported from grade to the bottom of the sign with the appearance of having a solid base. A monument sign is not a pole sign.

(5)

Out parcel. A parcel of land abutting and external to the larger, main parcel which is under separate ownership and has roadway frontage.

(6)

Pole sign. A pole sign is one that is attached to a pole or poles erected directly into the ground.

(3.1407)

Submittal requirements. In order to ensure compliance with this ordinance, planning commission approval of the proposed site plan shall be required concurrent with subdivision approval. In addition to the plat submittal requirements, the following minimum information shall be submitted to the planning, zoning and codes departments in the form of a site plan (twenty-four (24) by thirty-six (36) inches minimum size):

(1)

The title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer.

(2)

All existing and/or proposed physical feature such as streets, buildings, water courses, easements, parking spaces, service bays and loading areas, sidewalks and signs.

(3)

Parking layout indicating the number and location of proposed parking spaces, the locations of ingress/egress, access streets and pedestrian and vehicular ways and a circulation element indicating the movement of pedestrians, goods and vehicles.

(4)

A landscape plan of the site showing the type, size and number of plants, locations of trees to be preserved, the locations and dimensions of proposed planting beds, barrier curbs, site triangles, fences, buffers and screening, elevations of all fences and type of material to be used and total square footage of landscaping.

(5)

Tabulation of maximum square footage of each use.

(6)

The proposed heights and setbacks of any building or structure.

(7)

Fascia treatment of the buildings or structures, including elevations and types of materials.

(8)

The location, dimensions, area, type of materials and elevations of all signs and supporting structures.

(9)

Location of trash disposal system and details of screening, including type, height and elevation of dumpster and fence.

(10)

Lighting plans of the site showing location, number, type, height and materials of fixtures.

(11)

Color rendering, color elevation, drawing and/or color photographs of any proposed building.

(3.1408)

Access management.

(1)

A system of joint use driveways and cross access easements shall be established wherever feasible overlay district and building sites shall incorporate the following:

(A)

An access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared parking areas wherever feasible.

(B)

Stu-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting properties must be tied in to provide cross access via a service drive.

(2)

Adjacent commercial or office properties and compatible major traffic generators (i.e., shopping plazas, office parks, apartments, etc.) shall provide a cross access drive to allow circulation between sites. This requirement shall also apply to a new building site that abuts an existing developed property, unless it is shown to be clearly impractical. Property owners shall record a cross access easement through a note on the plat or by recordation of a separate document in the records of the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court.

(3)

Property owners who provide for joint and cross access may be granted a temporary driveway permit when necessary to provide reasonable access until such time as the joint use driveway and cross access drives are provided with adjacent properties. This is conditional upon the owner signing an agreement to close and eliminate any pre-existing driveways that were provided for access in the interim after construction of the joint use driveway.

(4)

Direct driveway access to individual one and two-family dwellings shall be avoided. All other reasonable access alternatives shall be investigated by the review agent of the City of Crowley before direct residential driveway access is permitted.

(5)

When a residential subdivision is proposed, it shall be designed to provide access to individual lots that abut only form a frontage road or interior local road. A buffer may be required by the planning commission at the rear of the residential lots to shield residents from traffic. The buffer shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet deep and shall be planted in a continuous hedge of evergreen shrubs—minimum of eighteen (18) inches height at the time of planting, spaced no more than three feet on center. Where possible, the hedge shall not be planted in an easement.

(6)

In the interest of promoting joint access and cross access plans, development sites under the same ownership or consolidated for the purposes of development and comprised of more than one building site, shall be considered unified parcels for the purposes of compliance with the access management requirements. This shall also apply to phased development plans. The following requirements shall apply:

(A)

The number of connections permitted shall be the minimum number necessary to provide reasonable access to the overall site and not the maximum available for that frontage.

(B)

Access to out parcels shall be internalized using a shared circulation system and designed to avoid excessive movement across parking aisles or queuing across surrounding parking and driving aisles.

(7)

Where abutting properties are in different ownership and not part of an overall development plan, only the building site under consideration for development approval shall be subject to the requirements of this section. Abutting properties shall be required to provide for cross access at the time these properties are proposed for development.

(8)

Construction of driveways along turn lanes and tapers is prohibited unless no other access to the property is available. In this instance, the driveway may be restricted to certain turning movements. In addition, the lane shall be extended a minimum of fifty (50) feet in advance of the driveway. No driveway shall be permitted within the transition area of any separate right turn or deceleration lane.

(9)

Driveways within one hundred (100) feet of a median opening shall be consolidated wherever feasible to coordinate access at the median opening.

(10)

Driveways shall be designed with adequate on-site storage for entering and exiting vehicles to reduce unsafe conflicts and to prevent traffic from stopping in the driveway and queuing across parking lot access aisles.

(11)

As a condition of plat approval for new developments, the Planning Commission may require the applicant to provide a deceleration lane for any driveway if the right turn ingress volume exceeds one hundred (100) vehicles per hour or the parking area exceeds 200 parking spaces. Such calculation shall be made by the director of traffic and transportation or his designee, unless a traffic study is provided by the applicant or required by the commission. The design of such deceleration lane shall conform to the dimensions authorized by the director of traffic and transportation or his designee.

(12)

A continuous deceleration lane may be required as a condition of a driveway permit or plat approval when two or more deceleration lanes are planned and their proximity necessitates that they be combined for proper traffic flow and safety. The transition taper for a continuous deceleration lane shall not extend into or beyond a public street intersection.

(13)

The planning commission may require as a condition of plat approval the construction of a left turn deceleration lane and storage bay at existing median opening(s) when the proposed driveway will be served by such median opening and no left turn lane exists in the median. The design and construction of the deceleration lane and storage bay must be approved by the department of traffic and transportation.

(14)

The applicant may be responsible for the design, adjustment of utilities and construction costs of any auxiliary lane and street widening required as a condition of plat approval by the planning commission.

(3.1409)

Signalized intersections.

(1)

As a condition of plat approval, the planning commission may require the applicant to submit a signal warrant analysis when signalization is requested or expected at the driveway intersection. When signal warrants are met and an overall public benefit is shown, the planning commission may require as a condition of plat approval that the applicant pay the traffic signal installation costs necessary to serve the subject driveway. The applicant may also be required to construct on-site and off-site improvements necessary to provide proper alignment, adequate signal capacity, smooth traffic flow and safety for the public street/driveway intersection.

(2)

A traffic signal maintenance/access servitude must be provided to allow installation and/or maintenance of the sign detectors placed in the driveway/roadway surface.

(3)

If a driveway is permitted and installed at an existing signalized intersection, the applicant shall pay any cost necessary to modify the existing signal and intersection to accommodate the new driveway.

(3.1410)

Special driveway designs. The planning commission may require internal driveway improvements, turning movement prohibitions, auxiliary lanes and traffic control devices to address safety and/or capacity problems within the property that may have a detrimental effect on the adjacent public street system. Property owners will be required to install and maintain these improvements at their cost.

(3.1411)

Accessory storage areas, including trash holding receptacles.

(1)

Storage and accessory facilities must be attached to the primary building and constructed of the same materials as the building. No freestanding structures will be permitted.

(2)

Refuse must be kept in a dumpster. Dumpsters may not be located in building setback areas, landscape strips or buffer areas.

(3)

If, due to the absences of screening, the dumpster would be clearly visible off-site, an enclosure around the dumpster(s) shall be constructed of the same material as the building it serves. In addition, it must be surrounded on three sides by an evergreen hedge that will mature at a height of at least eight (8) feet. If the dumpster is located adjacent to the building, it shall be surrounded on two (2) sides by an evergreen hedge.

(3.1412)

Architecture. All buildings on the same site shall be architecturally unified, meaning that each building on the site shall relate in architectural style, color scheme and building materials. Variances of architectural requirements may be granted by the planning commission at the time of site plan approval.

(3.1413)

Building materials.

(1)

Corrugated metal siding, aluminum siding or vinyl siding is prohibited.

(2)

No exposed metal wall panels are allowed on the exterior walls.

(3)

A pitched roof, such as a hip or gable, must be provided, except when the footprint of the building is eight thousand (8,000) square feet or larger. The roof will have a minimum six on 12 pitch.

(4)

Building and roof colors shall consist of natural earth tones, white, black or shares of gray. Primary colors or other bright colors shall be limited to trim and signage.

(5)

In the case where a canopy is constructed, its columns shall be finished with either brick or masonry that is consistent with the principal building material.

(6)

For developments larger than eight thousand (8,000) square feet, the following architectural requirements shall apply:

(A)

Facades greater than one hundred (100) feet in length measured horizontally shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least three (3) per cent of the length of the facade and extending at least twenty (20) per cent of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet.

(B)

Building facades must include a repeating pattern that shall include no less than three of the following elements: color change; texture change; and expression of architectural or structural bay through a change in plane no less than twenty-four (24) inches in width. All elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than thirty (30) feet, either horizontally or vertically.

(C)

Rooflines must incorporate a change in elevation at the roofline no less than twenty-five (25) per cent of the height of the wall for no less than twenty (20) per cent of the length of the wall.

(3.1414)

Height. In addition to a required buffer, any portion of a non-residential structure that exceeds twenty-eight (28) feet in height above the grade of an adjacent residentially zoned property shall be setback from the abutting property line or lines at least one additional foot for every one foot of height above twenty-eight (28) feet.

(3.1415)

Driveways. Decorative devices shall be used near driveway entrances in lieu of street bollards. Bollards may be used to protect fuel pump islands.

(3.1416)

Mechanical equipment.

(1)

Mechanical equipment must be screened according to the following standards:

(A)

Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or similar structural feature that is an integral part of the building's architectural design. The parapet wall or similar structure feature shall be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.

(B)

Wall-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by structural features that are compatible with the architecture of the subject building.

(C)

Ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by a decorative wall that is compatible with the architecture and landscaping of the development site. the wall shall be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.

(2)

Mechanical equipment that is not screened in compliance with these standards shall have the opportunity for alternative compliance as approved by the director of planning, zoning and codes. Alternative screening methods may include, but shall not be limited to, increased setbacks, increased landscaping, grouping the equipment on a specific portion of a site and painting or otherwise camouflaging the equipment.

(3.1417)

Parking.

(1)

The parking area in front of the building shall not exceed thirty (30) per cent of the required parking. The remaining required off street parking must be placed to the rear or side of the building.

(2)

Shared parking areas are encouraged. Joint use of up to thirty-five (35) per cent of required parking spaces may be permitted for two (2) or more uses provided that the applicant for the development can demonstrate that the uses will not substantially overlap in hours of operation.

(3)

If it is not practical to place parking in the rear or side of the buildings, one or a combination of the following shall be provided:

(A)

A 3.5-foot berm along the frontage of the parking area plated in turf grass or low growing ground cover.

(B)

Continuous evergreen shrubs planted to form a hedge, minimum eighteen (18) inches height at the time of planting, spaced no more than three (3) feet on center.

(4)

All parking lots must have a concrete or asphalt curb and gutter cross section with subsurface drainage.

(5)

The maximum parking for retail developments larger than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet gross building area shall not exceed five (5) spaces per thousand square feet of building.

(3.1418)

Drainage.

(1)

All developments must comply with the City of Crowley Flood Protection Ordinance.

(2)

All development must comply with regulations established by the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) and the United States Army Corp of Engineers for development within a flood plain.

(3)

Post-development run-off may not exceed pre-development run-off.

(4)

Drainage impact analyses and construction plans must be submitted to and approved by the department of public works engineering division prior to issuance of any building permits.

(3.1419)

Communication towers and antenna standards.

(1)

All communication towers shall be camouflaged or disguised to look like natural trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles, flagpoles or other similar alternative designs to conceal the presence of antennas or towers.

(2)

All antennas that are located on rooftops or atop other structures must adhere to the following aesthetic criteria:

(A)

No rooftop dish antenna may exceed four (4) feet in diameter.

(B)

Antennas placed on rooftops shall be setback from the roof edge a minimum of one foot per foot of antenna height.

(3)

Setbacks from residential zoning districts. Towers shall be setback from residential zoning districts a minimum of one foot per foot of tower height. Communication tower setback shall be measured from the base of the tower.

(4)

Landscaping. Tower facilities shall be landscaped with a buffer that effectively screens the view of the tower compound. The use of existing vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent practicable and may be used as a substitute for, or in supplement toward, meeting landscaping requirements. Landscape buffers shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and located outside the fenced perimeter of the tower compound.

(A)

A row of Class B evergreen trees a minimum of eight (8) feet tall (planted height) and a maximum of ten (10) feet apart shall be planted around the perimeter of the fence; and

(B)

A continuous hedge at least thirty (30) inches high at planting and capable of growing to at least thirty-six (36) inches in height within eighteen (18) months shall be planted in front of the tree line referenced above.

(3.1420)

Landscaping standards.

(1)

Landscape strips and islands.

(A)

Street frontage: For property within this overlay district, a landscape strip a minimum of thirty (30) feet in depth must be provided along each property line abutting Interstate 10. A landscape strip averaging thirty (30) feet in depth must be provided along any other public or private street.

(B)

Where interior landscape islands are provided, the minimum area of the island shall be three hundred twenty-four (324) square feet with minimum interior width of eighteen (18) feet.

(C)

Planting standards.

(1)

A minimum of one Class A tree with upright growth habits or three Class B trees shall be provided per fifty (50) linear feet of landscape strip of fraction thereof measured at the property line. Class A trees shall not be planted in utility easements.

(2)

Fifty (50) per cent of required trees must be evergreen and may be located anywhere within their respective landscape strip provided that the minimum spacing for Class A trees is thirty (30) feet.

(3)

Fifty (50) per cent of the required trees must be Class A trees with upright growth habits.

(4)

In addition to required trees, the street planting area shall be planted with shrubs and ground cover plantings to the extent that twenty (20) per cent of the area is planted with vegetation other than turf grass.

(2)

Buffers. Where a sight proof fence is required, a thirty-foot planted buffer must also be provided as follows:

(A)

A minimum of fifteen (15) feet of this strip may not be located in an easement.

(B)

Three Class B evergreen trees shall be provided per fifty (50) linear feet of landscape strip or fraction thereof measured at the property line.

(C)

Natural vegetative features and existing trees shall be incorporated into the site design if practical.

(3.1421)

Lighting standards.

(1)

General.

(A)

All lighting shall be directed downward and shielded so that the light source is not visible form off-site.

(B)

The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is prohibited.

(2)

Parking lot lighting.

(A)

Parking lot lighting poles shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

(B)

Pole lighting shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet to a property line.

(C)

The minimum area for a landscape island with pole lighting shall be six hundred (600) square feet.

(3.1422)

Sign standards.

(1)

Freestanding signs.

(A)

Height.

(1)

An integrated business center or an individual business site that is located within five hundred (500) feet of the Interstate 10 right-of-way may erect a monument sign that shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height above ground elevation grade.

Exception: A pole sign with a maximum height of seventy-five (75) feet above ground elevation grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of Interstate Highway 10.

(2)

An individual business site located farther than five hundred (500) feet from the Interstate 10 right-of-way or an out parcel in any location shall be limited to monument type signs with a maximum height of ten (10) feet and a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet.

(B)

One multi-tenant sign is allowed per street frontage. Integrated business centers fronting on more than one street may have one sign constructed on the corner of two (2) intersecting streets outside the sight triangle; or tow signs, each fronting on a street in such a manner that each sign will advertise on different streets. Businesses that advertise on a multi-tenant sign may not construct an individual freestanding sign.

(C)

Lighted signs shall be internally lit—no external lighting allowed.

(D)

Signs must be architecturally related to the buildings they serve.

(E)

Each lot shall have a maximum of one sign per street frontage.

(F)

Signs shall display only the name, address and trademark or registered logo. Fuel pricing signs may display only the price and name, trademark or registered logo of the product.

(G)

Signs may not flash, blink or fluctuate or be animated.

(H)

Church identification signs shall display only the church name, service hours and church related events.

(I)

Windblown devices. Use of windblown or inflatable devices of any type is prohibited, including the production of smoke, bubbles, sound or other substances.

(2)

Building signs.

(A)

Signs shall not project higher than the top of the building or wall on which it is located unless specifically approved by the planning commission at the time of site plan approval.

(B)

Signs affixed to canopies shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet.

(Ord. No. 1483, § 1, 12-13-16; Ord. No. 1510, § 1, 9-9-20)