The purpose of the State Route 57 (SR 57) Overlay District is to promote quality development, stable property values, provide for orderly development, and efficient and safe movement of traffic, including the implementation of access management strategies, and secure the general safety and welfare of the community by regulating land uses and the exterior architectural/landscape characteristics of the property throughout the State Route 57 Overlay District. This purpose shall be served by the regulation of exterior design, use of building materials, the finish grade line, ingress and egress, landscaping and orientation of all structures hereinafter altered, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged or remodeled, demolished in the State Route 57 Overlay District.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   The boundaries of the State Route 57 Overlay District are shown on the Official Zoning Map. The boundaries of this Overlay District include the area within parallel lines running 500 feet on both sides of the State Route 57 right-of-way, or the entire depth of those parcels fronting on State Route 57, or the proposed project accessing State Route 57, whichever is the greater distance from Parsons Road north to the corporate limits.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   All uses that are permitted in the underlying zoning district(s), except the uses expressly excluded are permitted within the State Route 57 Overlay District.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   All conditional uses in the underlying district(s) are permitted within the State Route 57 Overlay District except uses expressly excluded.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   The following uses are excluded in the State Route 57 Overlay District:

   Development projects in the State Route 57 Overlay District shall be in compliance with the site plan review process specified in Chapter 1248.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   Certain specific development standards are imposed within the State Route 57 Overlay District. These standards replace development standards within the underlying zoning district. Where no development standards are defined within the State Route 57 Overlay District, the development standards within the underlying district apply.

   (a)   Minimum Front Yard. 100 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way.

   (b)   Building Materials. All exterior building materials and colors must be approved by the Planning Commission so as to be compatible with neighboring properties. Pre-engineered metal building shall have a distinctive front facade. Sample materials and color chip for the proposed building materials and color to be used on site shall be submitted for approval with each development plan.

   (c)   Overhead Doors. Overhead doors and loading docks shall be located on the sides or rear of any building unless the Planning Commission approves plans for construction on the front. Landscaping shall be utilized to screen the view of overhead doors and/or loading docks from public rights-of-way and adjacent lots.

   (d)   Outside Storage.

      (1)   All outside storage areas shall employ screening and/or fencing, which shall be included in the approvals for site and landscaping plans. Outside storage areas shall be confined to approved locations, kept in an organized and orderly manner, with no growing or noxious weeds permitted.

      (2)   No materials, supplies, equipment, finished, or semi-finished products or articles of any nature shall be stored or permitted to remain on any building site outside of the building without proper permanent screening, other than in designated storage areas, and approval in writing by the Planning Commission. No material storage of any kind shall be placed or located within any public utility easement or right-of-way.

   (e)   Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting should be positioned in such a way to avoid light spillage or glare onto adjoining residential properties or public streets.

   (f)   Signage. All signs shall be limited to being ground-mounted or wall- mounted and shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 1288 and the following standards:

      (1)   No ground sign may be located closer than 10 feet from the right-of- way line.

      (2)   The maximum height for any ground mounted sign is 5 feet above grade.

      (3)   A monument sign shall be constructed of materials compatible with the facade of the building in which the identified use is located, or compatible with the landscaping of the parcel on which the sign is located.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   Landscape design and plantings shall be utilized to highlight architectural features or screen or soften undesirable views. The landscaping requirements of the underlying district apply in addition to the following:

   (a)   A 15-foot deep unobstructed open buffer strip shall be provided next to the right-of-way. The buffer strip must be mounded with 3:1 slopes and landscaped with trees and random plantings or shrubs or other plant material. Parking in this strip shall be prohibited.

   (b)   An alternate arrangement of plant materials and/or other landscape features may be proposed and approved as part of the site plan review process. Any alternatives to the requirements stated herein shall provide an equivalent level of landscape treatment.

   (c)   All approved landscaping to be provided on any building site shall be completed within 6 months from the date of occupancy of the building site.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   (a)   To preserve and maintain efficient traffic movement, direct permitted access to State Route 57 shall be in accordance with the Grafton Corridor Plan. All access permits shall be reviewed and approved by the Village.

   (b)   The approval of access as part of the site plan review process shall be based on the goal of reducing the total number of driveways along State Route 57. The preferred method of providing access to parcels is to reduce or eliminate driveways by using front or rear access drives or cross access drives with cross easements where applicable. When a service road is provided, all access to adjacent property shall use that service road and no direct access to State Route 57 shall be allowed, unless the Planning Commission waives this requirement based on the recommendations made in a traffic impact study.

   (c)   A traffic impact study shall be prepared by a qualified professional engineer at the developer's expense. The study shall also investigate the feasibility and benefits of improvements, such as signal, turn lanes, and driveway movement limitations to protect the safety and welfare of the traveling public. The traffic impact study shall include the following elements:

      (1)   A description of the site and study area.

      (2)   Anticipated development of adjacent parcels.

      (3)   Trip generation and distribution, including a description of all assumptions used to generate finding of trip distribution.

      (4)   Traffic assignment resulting from the development.

      (5)   Projected future traffic volumes.

      (6)   An assessment of the impact that would result from driveway alternatives.

      (7)   Recommendation for site access and transportation improvements needed to maintain traffic flow within and past the site at an acceptable and safe level of service.

      (8)   An evaluation of the effects the proposed development will have on the level of service and roadway capacity.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

   (a)   Where possible, all utilities shall be underground.

   (b)   Grade level mechanical equipment shall be screened from adjoining residential parcels and from the rights-of-way.

   (c)   Building height, lot area, and setback requirements of the underlying zoning district shall apply.

(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)