A.

Districts Established
The following base zoning districts are hereby established:

1.

AG, Agricultural

2.

SR-0, Single-Dwelling Residential

3.

SR-1, Single Dwelling Residential

4.

SR-2, Single-Dwelling Residential

5.

SR-3, Single-Dwelling Residential

6.

SR-4, Single-Dwelling Residential

7.

SR-5, Single-Dwelling Residential

8.

MR-1, Multi-Dwelling Residential

9.

MR-2, Multi-Dwelling Residential

10.

MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential

11.

UMU, University Mixed-Use

12.

MHP, Mobile Home Park

13.

NO, Neighborhood Office

14.

NC, Neighborhood Commercial

15.

GO, General Office

16.

LC, Limited Commercial

17.

DMU, Downtown Mixed-Use

18.

GC, General Commercial

19.

LI, Limited Industrial

20.

GI, General Industrial

B.

Zoning District Hierarchy
References in this Land Development Code to less restrictive or more restrictive zoning districts refer to the base zoning districts established by Sec. 20-0201-A and represent a progression from the AG district, the most restrictive base zoning district, to the GI district, the least restrictive base zoning district. Overlay and Special Purpose zoning districts are not included in the zoning district hierarchy.

Source: 3062 (1999), 4695 (2009).

A.

Description
The AG, Agricultural district is intended to accommodate agricultural land uses and provide an interim zoning classification for lands pending a determination of an appropriate permanent zoning designation.

B.

Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in the AG district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Additional Uses
Wind generation structures are allowed as a use by right in AG zoning district subject to the following standards:

1.

Lot size
The minimum lot size is 10 acres.

2.

Height
Wind generation structures shall have a maximum height 90 feet as measured from ground level, at the base of the structure, to the highest vertical extension. Taller structures are allowed with an approved conditional use permit in accordance with Section 20-0909.

3.

Seback
Wind generation structures shall have a minimum setback from all property lines of two times the height of the structure.

4.

Density
One wind generation structure is allowed for every 10 acres of land.

D.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the AG district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

Source: 4762 (2010).

A.

Description
SR, Single-Dwelling zoning districts (SR-0, SR-1, SR-2, SR-3, SR-4, and SR-5) are intended to preserve land for housing and to provide housing opportunities for individual households. The regulations are intended to create, maintain and promote single-dwelling neighborhoods. The Single-Dwelling districts allow some other types of uses but not to the extent of sacrificing the overall image and character of Single-Dwelling neighborhoods. The regulations accommodate a variety of single-dwelling housing styles and residential densities. The dimensional standards allow for flexibility of development while maintaining compatibility within the City's various neighborhoods. In addition, the regulations provide certainty to property owners, developers, and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed.

SR-0 zoning districts are intended to create, maintain and promote larger estate-style neighborhoods which may have sufficient lot sizes to allow, as an accessory use the keeping of horses (or, by conditional use, other animals). Where lot sizes are such that the keeping of horses or other animals may be permitted as an accessory use, approval of such zoning map amendment shall only be considered when the proposed district is a minimum of twenty (20) acres and when there are permanent arrangements in place where such horses may be lawfully ridden or used such as nearby public lands (parks or publicly dedicated lands) or common areas set aside within the district.

B.

Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in Single-Dwelling districts in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within Single Dwelling zoning districts is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

Source: 3062 (1999).

A.

Description
The MR-1, Multi-Dwelling district is primarily intended to accommodate household living in detached houses, attached houses, duplexes and small multi-dwelling structures. The district allows up to 16 dwelling units per acre of land. Development within the district will be characterized by one- and two-story buildings with relatively low building coverage. The district is generally appropriate for sites with access to collector and higher classification streets.

B.

Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in the MR-1 district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development in the MR-1 district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05 and the Residential Protection Standards of Sec. 20-0704.

A.

Description
The MR-2, Multi-Dwelling district is primarily intended to accommodate household living in detached houses, attached houses, duplexes and multi-dwelling structures. The district allows up to 20 dwelling units per acre of land. Development within the district will be characterized by one- to three-story buildings with slightly higher building coverage than in the MR-1 district. The district is generally appropriate for sites with access to collector and higher classification streets.

B.

Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in the MR-2 district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the MR-2 district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description
The MR-3, Multi-Dwelling district is primarily intended to accommodate household living in detached houses, attached houses, duplexes and multi-dwelling structures. The district allows up to 24 dwelling units per acre of land. Development within the district will be characterized by one- to five-story buildings with higher building coverage than in the MR-2 district. The district is generally appropriate for sites with access to collector and higher classification streets, particularly when located near arterial streets.

B.

Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in the MR-3 district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the MR-3 district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description
The MHP, Mobile Home Park district is intended to accommodate mobile home park developments.

B.

Allowed Uses
Uses are allowed in the MHP district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Development Standards

1.

Site Area
A mobile home park must have a minimum site area of 8 acres.

2.

Number of Spaces
A mobile home park must have at least 50 mobile home spaces, with 25 spaces ready for occupancy before the first space may be occupied.

3.

Minimum Space Size
Each mobile home space within the park must have a minimum area of 4,800 square feet, with a minimum width of 40 feet. A maximum of one mobile home dwelling may be placed on a mobile home space.

4.

Building Coverage
No more than 35 percent of a mobile home space may be covered by structures.

5.

Setbacks
Mobile homes must be set back at least 20 feet from all streets and accessways within the mobile home park and from all other mobile homes.

6.

Streets
Each mobile home space must abut and have access to a paved street or other accessway, with a minimum width of 26 feet. Pavement must be constructed in accordance with the specifications of the City Engineer.

7.

Drainage
All drainage structures must be designed and installed in accordance with the Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards of Article 20-06 and all other applicable drainage standards of the City.

8.

Electrical Service
All mobile home parks or subdivisions must be provided with underground electrical service facilities. No overhead facilities are allowed.

9.

Telephone Service
All mobile home parks or subdivisions must be provided with underground telephone service facilities. No overhead distribution systems are allowed.

10.

Fuel Distribution
Fuel shall be distributed to mobile home units by an underground piping system. If not available, cooking gas cylinders are allowed up to the 100-pound class. No outside fuel storage tanks will be permitted except for such storage units as are required for the operation of the distribution system.

A.

Description
The NO, Neighborhood Office district is primarily intended to accommodate very low-intensity office uses on small sites in or near residential areas or between residential and commercial areas. The district regulations are intended to ensure that allowed uses do not adversely affect nearby neighborhoods. Development is intended to be of a scale and character similar to nearby residential areas in order to ensure compatibility.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the NO district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the NO district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

D.

Additional Standards

1.

District and Structure Size
The maximum size of an NO district is 43,560 square feet (one acre).

2.

Structure Type
Offices in the NO district are allowed only in structures that were formerly used as residences or that have the general scale and appearance of residential structures.

3.

Building Materials
Buildings in an NO district shall have a finished appearance and architectural treatment consistent with the style of the surrounding residential development and buildings. Furthermore, all buildings shall be compatible with the scale of nearby residential areas.

4.

Signs
Signs in the NO shall be limited to a maximum one (1) square foot of total aggregate sign area per 100 square feet of building coverage. All signage other than wall signs shall be limited to four feet above ground level.

5.

Dimensional Standards
The dimensional standards of the adjacent zoning district (See Article 20-05) shall apply to all areas of the NO zoned site located within 150 feet of the adjacent district. Areas of the NO zoned area located more than 150 feet from adjacent zoning districts shall be governed by the approved Site Plan as required under 20-0910.

Source: 4039 (2000).

A.

Description
The NC, Neighborhood Commercial district is primarily intended to accommodate small retail sales and service uses on small sites in or near residential neighborhoods. Uses are restricted in size to promote a local orientation and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential areas. Development is intended to be compatible with the scale of nearby residential areas.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the NC district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the NC district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

D.

Additional Standards

1.

Outdoor Storage and Display
No outdoor storage or display of goods or merchandise is allowed within the NC district.

2.

Location and Access
Development within the NC district must have frontage on at least two streets.

3.

District and Structure Size
The maximum size of an NC district is 87,120 square feet (two acres).

4.

Drive-Through Uses
Drive-up windows and drive-through uses shall be prohibited in the NC district.

5.

Building Materials
Buildings in an NC district shall have a finished appearance and architectural treatment consistent with the style of the surrounding residential development and buildings. Furthermore, all buildings shall be compatible with the scale of nearby residential areas.

6.

Signs
Signs in the NC shall be limited to a maximum one (1) square foot of total aggregate sign area per 100 square feet of building coverage. All signage other than wall signs shall be limited in height to four (4) feet above ground level.

7.

Dimensional Standards
The dimensional standards of the adjacent zoning district (See Article 20-05) shall apply to all areas of the NC zoned site located within 150 feet of the adjacent district. Areas of the NC zoned district located more than 150 feet from the more restrictive adjacent zoning districts shall be governed by the approved Site Plan as required under 20-0910.

Source: 4039 (2000).

A.

Description
The GO, General Office district is primarily intended to accommodate office development. The GO district regulations help to prevent the appearance of strip commercial development by allowing office uses but not other commercial uses.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the GO district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the GO district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description
The LC, Limited Commercial district is primarily intended to accommodate low-intensity office and retail sales and service uses.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the LC district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the LC district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description
The DMU, Downtown Mixed-Use district is intended to preserve and enhance the City's downtown area. The district allows a broad range of uses in order to enhance downtown Fargo's role as a commercial, cultural, governmental and residential center. In recognition of existing public facility capacity and downtown planning goals, very intensive development is allowed, with high building coverage, large buildings, and buildings placed close together. Development is intended to be pedestrian-oriented with a strong emphasis on a safe and attractive streetscape.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the DMU district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the DMU district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

D.

Design Standards

1.

General

a.

Intent
The DMU Design Standards are intended to create and maintain a general visual quality and appearance that will be appealing to people who work in the DMU district and to those who come to the downtown area for goods, services, entertainment or leisure. The regulations are also intended to stimulate and protect investment in the DMU district through the establishment of high standards with respect to materials, details, and appearance.

b.

Applicability
The DMU Design Standards of this subsection apply throughout the DMU district, unless otherwise expressly stated.

c.

Review Procedure
Review for compliance with the Design Standards of this subsection shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Plan Review Procedures of Sec. 20-0910.

2.

Demolition
The standards of this subsection apply in the event of building demolition.

a.

Exposed Walls
Any building walls left exposed as a result of demolition shall be given a finished architectural appearance that is similar to the front facade of the subject building. At the applicant's option, a false infill facade may be used as an alternative to refinishing the exposed wall. The wall treatment shall be in place within 60 days of the date of demolition, unless a longer time period is approved at the time of approval of the demolition plans. Prior to approval of the demolition plans the applicant shall provide a letter of credit, a paid-in-full receipt from a contractor, a performance bond or escrow deposit adequate to ensure that the proposed wall treatment will be completed. The amount of the financial guarantee must be equal to at least 100 percent of the estimated total cost (labor and materials). The City shall be authorized to use such financial guarantee to complete the work if the required wall treatment is not in place by the date stated on the approved performance guarantee form.

b.

Vacant Lots
Any lots left vacant after demolition shall be paved or landscaped to ensure a dust-free surface. The paving or landscaping shall be in place within 30 days of the date of demolition, unless a longer time period is approved at the time of approval of the demolition plans. Once installed, the landscaping or paving shall be continuously maintained in serviceable condition. Prior to approval of the demolition plans the applicant shall provide a letter of credit, a paid-in-full receipt from a contractor, a performance bond or escrow deposit adequate to ensure that the proposed landscaping or paving will be completed. The amount of the financial guarantee must be equal to at least 100 percent of the estimated total cost (labor and materials). The City shall be authorized to use such financial guarantee to complete the work if the required paving or landscaping is not in place by the date stated on the approved performance guarantee form. Landscaping or paving required by this subsection must be maintained in serviceable condition.

c.

Maintenance
Any lots left vacant after demolition shall be continuously maintained and kept free of debris and litter.

d.

Screening
A fence, wall or landscape buffer shall be provided to partially screen vacant lots from view of adjacent property, including sidewalks and public rights-of-way. The required screen shall have a minimum height of 2 ½ feet and a maximum height of 3 feet. Screens may exceed 3 feet in height if they are at least 50 percent transparent.

e.

Lighting
Vacant lots resulting from demolition shall be illuminated to sidewalk lighting standards.

3.

Building Siting and Design
The standards of this subsection apply to all development.

a.

Front Setback
No front setback shall be required unless buildings immediately adjacent to the subject site are set back, in which case a setback equal to the average setback of the adjacent buildings shall be required. In no case shall setbacks of greater than 10 feet be required.

b.

Materials

(1)

Required
All walls that front a public street shall be finished with architectural materials such as brick, glass, stone, ceramic, stucco, precast panels, exterior insulation finish systems (e.g. dryvit), or curtain walls. When the DMU development is detached/attached single family or small scale multi-dwelling in nature, typical residential structure exterior materials may be accepted (e.g. residential grade vinyl siding, composite brick, residential grade steel siding).

(2)

Prohibited
The following materials shall not be used on walls that are visible from the street: metal panels; non-residential grade metal siding; non-residential grade wood-based materials; asphalt; concrete blocks or cinder blocks; provided, that use of architectural metal panels and metal panels for enclosure of mechanical equipment shall be permitted, and use of wood-based materials for architectural treatment shall be permitted. Concrete block may be used only if it is burnished, standing flute or sculptured. Mirrored glass or one-way glass with a reflectance of greater than 40 percent shall be prohibited from covering more than 40 percent of the exterior walls. Residential grade metal siding and wood based materials are prohibited on all DMU development with the exception of attached/detached single family residential development and small scale multi-dwelling residential development.

c.

Ground-Floor Transparency
At least 35 percent of the ground-floor facade of buildings along sidewalks shall be comprised of windows, doors and other transparent elements (e.g. glass block) that allow views into buildings, plazas or arcades. Calculations shall be based on the linear footage of the ground floor, and said transparent elements shall be a minimum of four feet in height.

(1)

Existing buildings along sidewalks to which interior renovations or structural improvements are proposed shall be excluded from this requirement only if they do not already meet the 35 percent transparency requirement. In those cases, the transparency requirement shall meet or exceed the percentage of ground floor transparency provided by the existing structure.

(2)

The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to allow less than 35 percent ground floor transparency adjacent to sidewalks, provided that the subject wall of the structure includes architectural features which offer visual relief from a blank wall through the use of texture, recessed patterns, or other design features that add visual relief. The decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment.

(3)

Residential development, where dwelling units occupy the first floor, shall be excluded from these requirements.

4.

Parking
A fence, wall or landscape buffer shall be provided to partially screen surface level parking lots from public rights-of-way excluding alleys. Fences or walls shall be constructed with materials and details similar to or compatible with those of the structures in the surrounding area. The required screen shall have a minimum height of 2½ feet and a maximum height of 3 feet. Screens may exceed 3 feet in height if they are at least 50 percent transparent.

5.

Lighting
Parking lots and vacant lots resulting from demolition shall be illuminated to sidewalk levels.

6.

Parking Structure Screening
Parked vehicles shall be screened from view of adjacent streets by walls at least 2 ½ feet tall.

Source: 2985 (1999), 4163 (2001), 5043 (2016), 5179 (2018).

A.

Description
The GC, General Commercial district is primarily intended to accommodate commercial uses. It allows a full range of retail, service, office and commercial uses.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the GC district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the GC district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description
The LI, Limited Industrial district is primarily intended to accommodate manufacturing, wholesale, warehousing and distribution related uses.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the LI district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the LI district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description
The GI, General Industrial district is intended to serve as an exclusive industrial district and to protect manufacturing and industrial operations from encroachment by lower intensity, incompatible uses.

B.

Uses
Uses are allowed in the GI district in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the GI district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

A.

Description:

1.

The UMU district is intended to provide for the location and grouping of compatible uses. The appropriate location for this district will meet three factors. 1) The location will be in close proximity to a university or campus setting. The term campus includes large medical or business settings. 2) The location will have access to public transportation routes and alternative transportation corridors. 3) The location will be in a setting where the neighborhood is in transition from owner-occupied housing to rental housing or where blighted conditions are present.

2.

The objective of the zoning district is to encourage high-quality, durable, and long-lasting investments in order to enhance the quality of life and discourage blight. To achieve this objective, the University Mixed-Use zoning district allows higher overall residential density and limited commercial uses while incorporating design standards to achieve quality housing. Development is intended to be pedestrian oriented and neighborhood friendly. Use of pedestrian scale components will be incorporated into architectural details, attractive streetscapes and safe traffic movements. The intent of the district is to promote high quality mixed-use development in certain neighborhoods, while preserving the single-family owner occupied housing within the neighborhood. In order to support neighborhood communication regarding new development, upon submission of development application, the applicant is encouraged to meet with the active neighborhood association.

3.

A zoning map amendment to a UMU, University Mixed-Use, District may not be applied to the easterly portion of the Roosevelt Neighborhood until an amendment of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Plan has been approved by the Fargo Board of City Commissioners. For purposes of this subparagraph, the Roosevelt Neighborhood Plan is the plan approved by the Fargo Board of City Commissioners by Resolution enacted and approved September 13, 2004 and the easterly portion of the Roosevelt Neighborhood is that part of the Roosevelt Neighborhood described in said Plan lying east of the easterly boundary of Johnson Park, and the extension to the north and south of said easterly boundary.

B.

Uses

1.

Uses allowed in the UMU district must be in accordance with the Use Table of Sec. 20-0401.

2.

The minimum dwelling unit per acre density as required in Sec. 20-0501 must be met on all lots in the UMU District, except for a commercial parking use.

3.

All non-residential uses except the use of commercial parking shall be limited to the ground floor and second floor of a building.

C.

Dimensional Standards
Development within the UMU district is subject to the dimensional standards of Article 20-05.

D.

Design Standards

1.

General

a.

Intent
The UMU Design Standards are intended to create and maintain a general visual quality and appearance that will be appealing to people who live and work in the UMU district, enhancing the residential character while respecting the institutional presence. The regulations are also intended to stimulate and protect investment in the UMU district through the establishment of high quality standards with respect to materials, details, and appearance.

b.

Applicability
The UMU Design Standards of this subsection D apply throughout the UMU district.

c.

Review Procedure
Review for compliance with the Design Standards of this subsection shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Plan Review Procedures of Sec. 20-0910.

2.

Demolition
The standards of this subsection apply in the event of building and site demolition.

a.

Vacant Lots
Any lots left vacant after demolition must be paved or landscaped to ensure a dust-free surface. The paving or landscaping shall be in place within 30 days of the date of demolition, unless a longer time period is approved at the time of approval of the demolition plans. Once installed, the landscaping or paving shall be continuously maintained in serviceable condition. Prior to approval of the demolition plans the applicant shall provide a letter of credit, a paid-in-full receipt from a contractor, a performance bond or escrow deposit adequate to ensure that the proposed landscaping or paving will be completed. The security provided must be in an amount equal to at least 100 percent of the estimated total cost of labor and materials. The City shall be authorized to use such financial guarantee to complete the work if the required paving or landscaping is not in place by the date stated on the approved performance guarantee form. Landscaping or paving required by this subsection must be maintained in serviceable condition.

b.

Maintenance
Any lots left vacant after demolition shall be regularly maintained and kept free of debris and litter.

3.

Building Siting and Design
The standards of this subsection apply to all development. The following design standards apply to all buildings in the UMU district. These standards are intended to promote an attractive and long-lasting investment.

a.

Building Orientation

(1)

At least one primary building entry shall face a public street.

(2)

The building shall be designed to have all exterior walls with equal design consideration, to include materials, color, articulation and general aesthetics for the purpose of access and appreciation by the general public.

(3)

Building elevations that face a public street shall have at least 15 percent of the wall facing the street consist of windows or entrance areas.

b.

Materials

(1)

All walls shall be finished with architectural materials such as brick, glass, stone, ceramic, stucco, precast panels, exterior insulation finish systems (e.g. dryvit), seamless steel siding with a ceramic hybrid paint finish, fiber cement siding, or curtain walls. Building elevation materials shall be commercial grade, durable, and have a multi-generational life span.

(2)

The following materials may not be used other than for purposes of providing accent: insulated metal panels; wood-based materials; asphalt; and decorated concrete block. When these materials are used, the materials must be of commercial grade.

(3)

The use of architectural metal panels and wood panels for enclosure of mechanical equipment shall be permitted.

(4)

Mirrored glass or one-way glass with a reflectance of greater than 40 percent shall be prohibited from covering more than 40 percent of exterior walls.

(5)

When the UMU development is a detached single-family or duplex residential use, residential structure exterior materials that are commonly used in residential developments (e.g. residential grade vinyl siding, composite brick, residential grade steel siding) may be used upon approval of the Zoning Administrator.

c.

Ground-Floor Transparency
At least 25 percent of the ground-floor façade of buildings along public streets must be comprised of windows, doors and other transparent elements (e.g. glass block). Calculations shall be based on the total square feet of the elevation of the ground floor. Existing buildings along sidewalks to which interior renovations or structural improvements are proposed shall be excluded from this requirement; however, in no case shall the existing transparency be reduced.

d.

Articulation

(1)

Offsets

i.

As to building elevation walls, as visible above ground, that are longer than 100 feet wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least two feet and extending for a minimum of 25% of the length of such walls must be incorporated into the building design.

ii.

As to building heights taller than 35 feet a horizontal design features on the building's façade must be incorporated into the building design. Examples of horizontal design features include awnings, canopies, transoms, moldings, balconies, wainscoting or changes in color or texture.

(2)

Architectural features

i.

The building design shall includeintegrated design features to avoid monotony, to create visual interest, and to enhance the pedestrian scale all of which is to be designed to create compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Examples of features to be included are:

a.

Arcades

b.

Cornices

c.

Eaves

d.

Bow, bay, arched, oval, or gable windows

e.

Shutters

f.

Arched entries, balconies or breezeway entrances

g.

Stone or brick accent walls

h.

Decorative stone or brick banding

i.

Decorative tiles

j.

Verandas, porches, balconies or decks

k.

Projected walls or dormers

l.

Variation of roof lines

m.

Decorative caps or chimneys

e.

Accessory Uses:

(1)

The accessory use standards set forth in Sec. 20-0403 apply to the UMU district.

(2)

The following additional design standards shall apply to accessory structures for the purpose of design compatibility with the residential neighborhood.

i.

Accessory building setbacks shall meet the development standards of primary buildings as required in Sec. 20-0501.

i.

Accessory building elevation materials shall match the primary building materials.

ii.

Accessory buildings may be located in rear yards and/or side yards only. Accessory buildings are not permitted in the front or street-side yard.

iii.

Garage doors on accessory structures may not exceed a width of 20 feet.

iv.

Separate garage structures may be no more than 60 feet in length on the longest side of the building.

v.

Multiple accessory buildings adjacent to each other shall have a building separation of 10 feet.

vi.

Multiple accessory buildings adjacent to each other shall have a building seperation of 10 feet.

f.

Parking Structure Screening
Parked vehicles shall be screened from view of adjacent streets by walls at least 2 ½ feet tall or opaque screening materials; such as, fences or plants at least 2 ½ feet tall.

E.

Alternative Design Standards.

1.

An alternative design standard represents a proposal to meet the intent expressed in Sec. 20-0216 D.1.a. by means other than those prescribed in Sec. 20-0216. Applicants who wish to propose a project or development with alternative design components must secure approval of Alternative Design Standards for the project or development by obtaining review, action and approval by the Planning Commission in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit Review procedures of Sec. 20-0906.

2.

a.  ;hg;Recordation of Approved Alternative Design.
An attested copy of an approved Alternative Design or Alternative Design Standards must be recorded with the County Recorder on forms made available in the Planning Department. An Alternative Design or Alternative Design Standards may be amended by following the same procedure required for the original approval.

b.

Violations.
Violations of an approved Alternative Design or Alternative Design Standards constitute a violation of the Land Development Code and will be subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions of Article 20-011.

Source: 4695 (2009), 4779 (2011), 4881 (2013), 5179 (2018).