Eagle Lake City Zoning Code
§ 14.01.015
Uses allowed by special use overlay.
Purpose of special use overlay.
The purpose of the special use overlay is to provide a process to consider a land use in a zoning district that is not permitted by right, subject to commission and council determination that the proposed use in that specific location would be appropriate and compatible with adjacent land uses under given conditions. This is a site- and use-specific determination, and does not create a precedent to allow other similar uses on different sites. Approval of a special use overlay allows any use permitted by right in the base zoning district, and the specific use approved in the special use overlay ordinance.
Special use development conditions.
The commission shall make a recommendation to the council as to the appropriateness of the proposed use and development conditions that insure compatibility with surrounding properties and land uses. The commission and council may consider conditions relating to the following:
Specific identification of allowable uses;
Screening or buffering of property perimeter, loading docks, dumpsters and mechanical systems;
Landscaping for screening or aesthetic purposes;
Lighting;
Height and bulk limitations, including additional setback requirements;
Building character and construction materials;
Signage;
Ingress and egress, parking requirements, including location and number of spaces;
Hours of operation;
Open space or recreational requirements; and
Other performance standards determined to be appropriate to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses.
Special use overlay process.
A special use overlay is considered a zoning district change, and the application and process shall be the same as provided for in section 14.01.020 (Rezoning).
Special uses.
Home occupations may be requested to be located in an R-1 district, provided there is no signage, and additional vehicular traffic is no more excessive than other single-family residences.
The following uses may be requested to be located in a R-2 district:
Boarding, lodging, bed and breakfast, or similar small-scale use where lodging with meals is provided in a home setting.
Child care facilities, licensed in accordance with state law.
Senior citizen independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and group homes, licensed in accordance with state law.
Manufactured home park or recreational vehicle park, subject to compatibility with surrounding land uses and compliance with the requirements of the manufactured home ordinance.
The following uses may be requested to be located in a B-2 or I district:
Manufactured home parks permit or a recreational vehicle park subject to compatibility with surrounding land use and compliance with the requirements of the manufactured home ordinance.
Single-family uses existing in the B-2 district on the effective date of this chapter are considered under a special use overlay, and shall be allowed to make routine repairs and maintenance on the structures.
If the residential structure is destroyed by fire, explosion, other casualty, act of God or public enemy, the property owner may rebuild the home.
If the residential structure is destroyed through voluntary demolition, the special use overlay is void and the next use must conform to the B-2 district.
(Ordinance 2016-002 adopted 4/26/16)