Hyde Park City Zoning Code

The intent of the Planned Professional Zone is to permit the establishment of an area for various professional services and specialized retail services which are in harmony with adjacent residential zones. Special emphasis is given to harmonious hours of operation, landscaping and design standards. This zone serves as a buffer between all residential zones and more intensive commercial zones. The protective standards contained in this Chapter are intended to minimize any adverse effect of the Planned Professional Zone on nearby property by achieving maximum compatible integration of land uses by preserving the aesthetic qualities of the area and to provide a safe and efficient use of the Planned Professional Zone itself.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

The following uses shall be permitted in Planned Professional Zone subject to the requirements and limitations of these regulations.

1. Employment Uses.
2. Offices, administrative, business or professional.
3. Research and development.
4. Commercial Uses.
5. Banks or other financial institutions.
6. Health and fitness center.
7. Offices, medical and dental.
8. Adult day care center.
9. Business service establishment.
10. Personal service establishments.
11. Retail sales establishments.
12. Restaurants.
13. Convenience food stores.
14. Art gallery.
15. Public, Civic, Institutional Uses
16. Educational institution.
17. Public use, excluding schools.
18. Park, Neighborhood.
19. Community center.
20. Cultural center.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a Conditional Use Permit obtained as provided in HPMC 12.80.

1. Government buildings or uses, non-industrial
2. Church, synagogue, temple or mosque
3. Museum
4. Nursery school
5. Businesses that have operating hours beyond 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Amended by Ord. 2016-07 on 11/9/2016

All development in the Professional Zone shall conform to the supplemental regulations of HPMC 12.160, Landscaping and HPMC 12.170, Planned Commercial Zone. Permitted and Conditional Uses shall be permitted only when the following conditions are complied with:

1. All uses shall be free from objection because of odor, dust, smoke or noise.
2. Sexually oriented businesses are prohibited.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Amended by Ord. 2016-07 on 11/9/2016

All signs in the professional zone shall conform to HPMC 12.90, Sign Regulations. In addition, maximum height of freestanding signs shall not exceed five (5) feet and maximum area of freestanding signs shall not exceed 60 square feet.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

1. Minimum lot area: None
2. Maximum lot area: None
3. Minimum yard setbacks.
4. Front: 40 feet for main building from any public road
5. Side: Must meet fire code regulations but a minimum of 10 feet adjoining a residential zone
6. Side facing a corner lot: 30 feet
7. Rear: none, except 10 feet adjoining a residential zone
8. Building height
9. Minimum—one story
10. Maximum—35 feet
11. Lot coverage. Coverage for both buildings and paved areas (parking, loading and circulation) shall not exceed 90 percent, thereby reserving a minimum of 10 percent for landscaped areas after completion of any future expansion. Landscaping shall occur in the front setback as required by HPMC 12.160, Landscape Ordinance. The landscaped amount shall be a minimum of 40 feet, or 10% of the lot, whichever is greater. Existing developments may expand only to the extent of the coverage limits above. If such existing developments currently exceed the above coverage limits, expansion shall not occur.
12. Architectural Design and Materials. In addition to requirements stated in HPMC 12.170 Planned Commercial Zone, all exterior finishes shall be of the type used in residential construction, such as brick, stucco or siding.
13. Site layout. Buildings shall be located on the property to face the principle highway or roadway.
14. Other site development standards as listed in HPMC 12.170, Planned Commercial Zone. Sign regulations are given in HPMC 12.90.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Notwithstanding the provisions of HPMC 12.70, there shall be provided off-street parking facilities in the ratio of not less than five off-street parking stalls per 1,000 square feet of gross lease area in the building. This regulation is supplemented with HPMC 12.170.080, Parking Requirements. 

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Where a Planned Professional development adjoins any lot in any residential zone, there shall be provided and maintained along such property line either a wooden, vinyl or ornamental masonry fence of not less than six feet in height and not more than seven feet in height, provided, however, that such fence shall be three and one-half feet in height along the property line which bounds the front yard of adjoining residential lots. At least fifty (50) percent of such wall should be maintained with a minimum of six foot wide planting strip and landscaped with trees and scrubs. HPMC 12.160, Landscaping Ordinance supplements this requirement.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Lighting shall be in compliance with Chapter 17, Planned Commercial Zone section 17-7-12 with the exception that lighting may not exceed 1 candlepower.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

1. A caretaker facility is allowed as a conditional use in the commercial and industrial zones provided the following conditions are met:
2. Only one dwelling shall be allowed per lot (land parcel).
3. Dwelling units must be located within the structure of principal use.
4. Only one family may occupy the dwelling unit.
5. Dwelling unit cannot be rented or leased but may be considered part of the compensation of the caretaker. The caretaker must be either the owner or an employee of the property owner.
6. A minimum of two parking spaces must be dedicated for the caretaker facility.
7. The Business Owner is responsible to submit to the City a plan which addresses the safety of all residents of the caretaker apartment with special emphasis on the safety of children.
8. The conditional use permit for accessory caretaker apartments will be reviewed each year with the renewal of the business license.
9. A fee to cover building inspection costs must accompany application. See current fee schedule.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Amended by Ord. 2016-07 on 11/9/2016

Amended by Ord. 2022-15 on 6/23/2022

Procedures for development in the Planned Professional Zone shall comply with HPMC 12.170.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

1. A building permit shall be secured and construction begun in accordance with the approved final development plan within twelve (12) months from said approval. Application may be made for not more than six (6) months extension of the time limit from commencement of construction. Use and building permits shall be issued only for those uses and buildings indicated on the approved final development plan.
2. In the event that construction is not started within the specified time limits, the Planning Commission shall withdraw the approval and the applicant shall resubmit his development plan as desired.
3. All construction authorized in the approved final development plan shall be completed within three (3) years of the date construction has commenced. A plan for stage development which will require more time than the limits contained herein may be approved by the City Council, after recommendation by the DRC and the Planning Commission.
4. In the event that construction is not completed within the time limits specified, the Planning Commission shall review the development which has taken place and may make recommendation to the City Council to take appropriate legal action.

It is also assumed (and stated) that this chapter falls under the guidelines of HPMC 12.90. This chapter should have tables A, B and D updated to reflect the requirements of this zone.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015

Amended by Ord. 2019-05 on 4/24/2019