The regulations of this district are intended to provide a favorable climate for both agricultural and nonagricultural development and to provide orderly, timely, economic growth as well as to recognize current conditions.

With any A-1 agricultural district, the following uses shall be permitted:

70.1 [Principal uses:]

(a)

Agricultural uses, including crop production pasturage, forestry, and poultry production;

(b)

Single-family dwellings, including class "A" manufactured homes for use by the owner, his relative, tenant or employee. Dwellings constructed on-site shall meet the following development standards:

1.

The home has a minimum floor area of 900 square feet.

2.

The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of three feet for every 12 feet of horizontal run, and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction or a standing seam metal roof.

3.

The exterior siding consists of brick, masonry, wood, hardboard or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted, but in no case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction.

4.

The home must be placed on a permanent foundation, either slab or pier, which meets the requirements of the building code. In addition, a curtain, consistent with the siding, unpierced except for the required ventilation and access, must be installed so that it encloses the area under the home to ground level.

5.

The minimum ceiling height for all rooms in the home shall be eight feet.

6.

Utility meters for the homes are to be mounted to the structure rather than on a utility pole.

7.

All entrances shall be of a permanent nature, joined with the home, placed on a fixed foundation, with a minimum size of 15 square feet, with steps which lead to the ground level. Both the landing and steps must meet the building code.

(c)

Parks, playgrounds, community centers, swimming pools, golf courses, and other recreational facilities operated on a nonprofit basis;

(d)

Public and private elementary and secondary schools, but not schools primarily engaged in commercial or industrial trade education, provided that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line;

(e)

Public works and public utility facilities such as distribution lines, transmission lines and towers, electric substations, water tanks and towers, pumping stations, water and sewage treatment plants, telephone exchanges, police and fire stations, provided:

(1)

Such facilities are essential to the immediate area.

(2)

No vehicles or materials shall be stored on the premises and no offices shall be permitted, except in the case of fire stations.

(3)

All buildings and facilities shall be set back at least 30 feet from all property lines and shall be designed and landscaped in such a way as to blend in with the surrounding area.

(4)

All dangerous apparatus shall be enclosed by a chainlink fence at least eight feet in height.

(5)

There shall be densely planted and maintained buffer strip at least ten feet wide along the rear and side lot lines. No such buffer shall, however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building setback line of the adjoining lots.

(f)

All uses shall conform to regulations adopted by the state or county board of health.

70.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted only in a rear yard. In the case of corner lots, no such buildings or structures shall be nearer to the side street than the side line of the main building and in any event shall be set back at least 40 feet from any side right-of-way line.

(b)

Signs:

(1)

One sign per lot pertaining only to the lease, rent or sale of the property upon which displayed. Such sign shall not exceed six square feet in area. No such sign shall be illuminated.

(2)

Subdivision entrance signs and signs for recreation facilities and schools. Such signs shall be limited to one per lot and shall not exceed 18 square feet in area. Such signs shall be at least 20 feet from the street right-of-way. Such sign may be of the type which is lighted from behind to silhouette letters and figures.

70.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking requirements shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62, of this ordinance.

70.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any A-1 agricultural district as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required lot area for the dwelling unit—One acre.

(b)

Minimum required lot width—100 feet at the front building line.

(c)

Minimum required setback—50 feet.

(d)

Minimum required side yard—Ten feet each. Corner lots must have an additional ten feet along the side street line.

(e)

Minimum required rear yard—30 feet.

(f)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.

(g)

Height of building shall not exceed 35 feet.

(Ord. of 6-23-1992, § 6)

The regulations of this district are intended to provide low density single-family residential areas with maximum amenities and minimum interference from conflicting uses of land.

Within any R-1 residential district, the following uses shall be permitted:

71.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Single-family dwellings constructed on-site which shall meet the following development standards:

1.

The home has a minimum floor area of 1,800 square feet.

2.

The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of four feet for every 12 feet of horizontal run and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction or a standing seam metal roof.

3.

The exterior siding consists of brick, masonry, wood, hardboard or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted, but in no case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction.

4.

The home must be placed on a permanent foundation, either slab or pier, which meets the requirements of the building code. In addition, a curtain, consistent with the siding, unpierced except for the required ventilation and access, must be installed so that it encloses the area under the home to ground level.

5.

The minimum ceiling height for all rooms in the home shall be eight feet on the first floor.

6.

Utility meters for the homes are to be mounted to the structure rather than on a utility pole.

7.

All entrances shall be of a permanent nature, joined with the home, placed on a fixed foundation, with a minimum size of 24 square feet, with steps which lead to the ground level. Both the landing and steps must meet the building code.

(b)

Agricultural uses, except that on lots of two acres or less such uses must be noncommercial, must not include the raising of livestock or poultry and be incidental to the residential use.

(c)

Parks, playgrounds, community centers, swimming pools, golf courses, and other recreational facilities operated on a nonprofit basis.

(d)

Public and private elementary and secondary schools, but not schools primarily engaged in commercial or industrial trade education, provided that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(e)

Public works and public utility facilities such as distribution lines, transmission lines and towers, electric substations, water tanks and towers, pumping stations, water and sewage treatment plants, telephone exchanges, [and] police and fire stations, provided:

(1)

Such facilities are essential to the immediate area.

(2)

No vehicles or materials shall be stored on the premises and no offices shall be permitted, except in the case of fire stations.

(3)

All buildings and facilities shall be set back at least 30 feet from all property lines and shall be designed and landscaped in such a way as to blend in with the surrounding area.

(4)

All dangerous apparatus shall be enclosed by a chainlink fence at least eight feet in height.

(5)

There shall be a densely planted and maintained buffer strip at least ten feet wide along the rear and side lot lines. No such buffer shall, however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building setback line of the adjoining lots.

71.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted only in a rear yard. In the case of corner lots no such buildings or structures shall be nearer to the side street line than the side line of the main building and in any event shall be set back at least 40 feet from any side right-of-way line,

(b)

Signs:

(1)

One sign per lot pertaining only to the lease, rent or sale of the property upon which displayed. Such sign shall not exceed six square feet in area. No such sign shall be illuminated.

(2)

Subdivision entrance signs and signs for recreation facilities and schools. Such signs shall be limited to one per lot and shall not exceed 18 square feet in area. Such signs shall be at least 20 feet from the street right-of-way. Such sign may be of the type which is lighted from behind to silhouette letters and figures.

71.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking requirements shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62, of this ordinance.

71.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any R-1 residential district as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required lot area for the dwelling unit—18,000 square feet.

(b)

Minimum required lot width—100 feet at the front building line.

(c)

Buildings shall be set back in line with any existing building located in the same block, but in no event less than 50 feet. Where no building exists in the same block, the minimum required building setback line shall be 50 feet. ("Block" shall be construed to mean 500 feet.)

(d)

Minimum required side yard—Ten feet each. Corner lots must have an additional ten feet along the side street line.

(e)

Minimum required rear yard—30 feet.

(f)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.

(g)

Height of building shall not exceed 35 feet.

(Ord. of 6-23-1992, § 6)

This district is primarily intended to be a medium-density neighborhood of single-family residences.

Within any R-2 residential district the following uses shall be permitted:

72.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Any use permitted in the R-1 residential district.

(b)

Public libraries, museums and art galleries; provided, that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(c)

Colleges and universities; provided, that all buildings and accessory uses shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(d)

Churches and their customary related uses, excluding cemeteries; provided, that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(e)

Single-family dwellings constructed on-site which shall meet the following development standards:

1.

The home has a minimum floor area of 1,200 square feet.

2.

The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of four feet for every 12 feet of horizontal run and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction or a standing seam metal roof.

3.

The exterior siding consists of brick, masonry, wood, hardboard or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted, but in no case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction.

4.

The home must be placed on a permanent foundation, either slab or pier, which meets the requirements of the building code. In addition, a curtain, consistent with the siding, unpierced except for the required ventilation and access, must be installed so that it encloses the area under the home to ground level.

5.

The minimum ceiling height for all rooms in the home shall be eight feet on the first floor.

6.

Utility meters for the homes are to be mounted to the structure rather than on a utility pole.

7.

All entrances shall be of a permanent nature, joined with the home, placed on a fixed foundation, with a minimum size of 24 square feet, with steps which lead to the ground level. Both the landing and steps must meet the building code.

72.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted only in a rear yard. In the case of corner lots, no such buildings or structures shall be nearer to the side street line than the side line of the main building, and in any event shall be set back at least 30 feet from any side right-of-way line.

(b)

Signs:

(1)

One sign per lot, pertaining only to the lease, rent or sale of the property upon which displayed. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area. No such sign shall be illuminated.

(2)

Church bulletin boards, subdivision entrance signs and other recreation facilities and schools. Such signs shall be limited to one per lot and shall not exceed 18 square feet in area. Such signs shall be at least 20 feet from the street right-of-way. Such signs may be of the type which is lighted from behind to silhouette letters and figures.

72.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62 of this ordinance.

72.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any R-2 residential district as shown on the zoning map the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required lot area for the dwelling unit—12,000 square feet.

(b)

Minimum required lot width—80 feet at the front building line.

(c)

Buildings shall be set back in line with any existing building located in the same block, but in no event less than 40 feet. Where no building exists in the same block, the minimum required building setback line shall be 40 feet. ("Block" shall be construed to mean 500 feet.)

(d)

Minimum required side yard—Ten feet each.

Corner lots must have an additional ten feet along the side street line.

(e)

Minimum required rear yard—30 feet.

(f)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.

(g)

Height of building shall not exceed 35 feet.

(Ord. of 11-17-1981, § 1; Ord. of 6-23-1992, § 7)

This district is established as a relatively high-density residential neighborhood in which the principal use of the land is for single-family and two-family residences. The regulations of this district are intended to provide space for those persons desiring small residences and duplexes.

Within the R-3 residential district the following uses shall be permitted:

73.1Principal uses:

(a)

All uses permitted in the R-2 residential district.

(b)

Two-family residences.

(c)

Group homes for children to the age of 18 years.

(d)

Tourist homes.

(e)

Orphanages.

(f)

Undertaking establishments and funeral homes.

(g)

Kindergartens or day nurseries; provided, that not less than 100 square feet of outdoor play area is provided for each child; and provided further, that such aggregate play space is surrounded by a sturdy fence at least four feet in height.

(h)

Single-family residences constructed on-site which shall meet the following development standards:

1.

The home has a minimum floor area of 900 square feet.

2.

The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of three feet for every 12 feet of horizontal run and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction or a standing seam metal roof.

3.

The exterior siding consists of brick, masonry, wood, hardboard or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted, but in no case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction.

4.

The home must be placed on a permanent foundation, either slab or pier, which meets the requirements of the building code. In addition, a curtain, consistent with the siding, unpierced except for the required ventilation and access, must be installed so that it encloses the area under the home to ground level.

5.

The minimum ceiling height for all rooms in the home shall be eight feet on the first floor.

6.

Utility meters for the homes are to be mounted to the structure rather than on a utility pole.

7.

All entrances shall be of a permanent nature, joined with the home, placed on a fixed foundation, with a minimum size of 15 square feet, with steps which lead to the ground level. Both the landing and steps must meet the building code.

(i)

Class "A" manufactured homes.

73.2Accessory uses:

(a)

Home occupations, including dressmaking and drapery making, laundering and ironing, cooking and baking, hairdressing, music instruction, the sale and repair of citizens band radios, the renting of not more than one room, and the practice of any recognized profession such as architecture, medicine, dentistry, and chiropractic.

(b)

Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted only in a rear yard. In the case of corner lots, no such buildings or structures shall be nearer to the side street line than the side line of the main building, and in any event shall be set back at least 30 feet from any side right-of-way line.

(c)

Signs:

(1)

One professional or announcement sign per lot for public and noncommercial uses and customary home occupations. Such sign shall not exceed three square feet in area.

(2)

One sign per lot pertaining only to the lease, rent or sale of property upon which displayed. Such sign shall not exceed six square feet in area. No such sign shall be illuminated.

(3)

Church bulletin boards, subdivision entrance signs and other recreation facilities and schools. Such signs shall be limited to one per lot and shall not exceed 18 square feet in area. Such signs shall be at least 20 feet from the street right-of-way. Such sign may be the type which is lighted from behind to silhouette letters and figures.

73.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62 of this ordinance.

73.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any R-3 residential district, as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required lot area for the first dwelling unit—7,200 square feet.

(b)

Minimum additional lot area per dwelling unit for second unit—2,000 square feet.

(c)

Minimum required lot width—60 feet at the front building line for the first dwelling, plus an additional five feet of lot width for second unit.

(d)

The minimum required building setback line shall be 25 feet.

(e)

Minimum required side yard—Eight feet each.

Corner lots must have an additional ten feet along the side street line.

(f)

Minimum required rear yard—25 feet.

(g)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

(h)

Height of building shall not exceed 35 feet.

(Ord. of 11-17-1981, § 1; Ord. of 6-23-1992, § 8; Ord. of 10-17-2000, § 3)

This district provides for the development of townhouse and condominium dwelling units so as to provide for the amenities of open space and recreational potentials essential to family living. This district provides a choice in housing types in the community where such dwellings would be compatible with existing development.

(1)

Use regulations. Buildings and property shall be used for the following purposes:

a.

Townhouse or condominium dwellings.

b.

Parks and playgrounds.

c.

Homes occupation.

d.

Family daycare home.

e.

Family personal care home.

f.

Accessory uses, as follows:

1.

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to uses permitted in the district. All accessory buildings shall be located within the buildable area of the lot.

2.

Recreation facilities, including but not limited to tennis courts, badminton courts and other open, unenclosed and uncovered recreational facilities, except swimming pools, may be placed in any side or rear yard; but shall not be permitted nearer to any lot line than 30 feet.

3.

Swimming pools and cabanas may be located within the buildable area of any lot, provided that when located on property adjacent to a single-family or two-family dwelling district, such pools and cabanas not be located within 150 feet thereof; provided further, however, when swimming pools are located so as to be screened from such district by a multiple-family dwelling or structure not less than eight feet high and greater in length by a minimum of 20 feet on each end of such pools, said distance may be reduced to 30 feet.

(2)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.

(3)

Area regulations.

a.

Front yard. Front yards along the lot lines shall be provided as follows:

Townhouse or condominiums: Not less than 20 feet.

Exception: When abutting an arterial or collector street the setback shall be 35 feet.

b.

Side yard. Side yards along the side lot lines shall be provided as follows:

Townhouse or condominium dwellings which are not end units, may have zero feet side yards on each side, provided however that a side yard along the side street shall not be less than 20 feet. When an end unit in a townhouse or condominium structure has a side yard not adjacent to a street the side yard shall not be less than 10 feet. Exception: When abutting an arterial or collector street the set back shall be 35 feet.

c.

Rear yard. Rear yards along the rear lot lines shall be provided as follows:

Townhouse and condominium dwellings not less than 20 feet.

Exception: When abutting and arterial or collector street the setback shall be 35 feet.

d.

Lot area. Every dwelling shall be located upon a lot having a frontage of not less than 20 feet and shall contain the following areas:

1.

Two thousand square feet per family.

2.

Except that if a lot has less area or width than herein required and was of record on the effective date of this appendix, that lot may be used for any purpose permitted in this district.

e.

Minimum floor area. The building area shall not be less than 900 square feet per dwelling unit.

f.

Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not be more than 55 percent per unit of the lot area for townhouse dwellings.

(Ord. of 12-20-2005(1))

(a)

Vehicular use areas open to the public. Ten percent of vehicular used areas (VUA's) used for off-street parking, employee parking, auto service stations, outdoor retail display and sale of motor vehicles, service drives, and access drives within property located in multifamily, residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities use zoning districts shall be landscaped.

(b)

Specialized vehicular use areas closed to the public. Five percent of VUA's used for storage areas for new, used or rental vehicles and boats, bus terminals, motor vehicle service facilities, motor freight terminals, and other transportation, warehousing and truck operations not generally open to the public shall be landscaped.

(c)

Criteria for distribution. Landscape areas shall be distributed throughout the VUA in such a manner as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and at strategic points to channelize and define vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Landscape areas shall contain the following:

(1)

At least 25 percent of the landscape areas shall be covered with shrubs; the remainder in shrubs, groundcover, mulch or grass, except that mulch shall cover no more than 25 percent of the landscape areas. Plants shall be spaced so as to achieve 90 percent coverage of the landscape areas within two years. Preserved existing understory vegetation may be used to fulfill the landscape area requirements so long as the vegetation meets the height and coverage requirement of the required landscaping;

(2)

Not less than one tree for every 4,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of the VUA. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. Trees shall be distributed so that all portions of the VUA are within a 55-foot radius of any tree.

(d)

Each row of parking spaces shall be terminated by a landscape island with inside dimensions of no less than five feet wide and 17 feet long, or 35 feet long; if a double row of parking. Each terminal island shall contain one tree. Each side of the terminal island adjacent to a travel lane shall have a continuous four-inch high curb of concrete or other appropriate permanent material. Terminal islands will be credited toward the satisfaction of the landscape area requirements of this section.

(e)

If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the building inspector that the strict application of this section will seriously limit the function of the property, he may approve the location of the required interior landscape area near the perimeter of the VUA or adjacent to a building on the property, so long as the landscape area is within 20 feet of the perimeter of the VUA.

(Ord. of 12-20-2005(1))

This district is established as a relatively high-density residential neighborhood in which the principal use of the land is for multifamily residences. The regulations of this district are intended to provide space for those persons desiring apartments.

Within the R-4 residential district the following uses shall be permitted:

73A.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Multi-family dwellings, which shall meet the following development standards:

1.

The dwelling have a minimum floor area of 700 square feet for one bedroom units, 900 square feet for two bedroom units, and 1,100 square feet for three bedroom units.

The complex must average 900 square feet per unit.

2.

The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of three feet for every 12 feet of horizontal run and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction or a standing seam metal roof.

3.

The exterior siding consists of brick, masonry, wood, hardboard or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted, but in no case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction.

4.

The multifamily home must be placed on a permanent foundation, either slab or pier, which meets the requirements of the building code. In addition, a curtain, consistent with the siding, unpierced except for the required ventilation and access, must be installed so that it encloses the area under the multifamily home to ground level.

5.

The minimum ceiling height for all rooms in the home shall be eight feet.

6.

Utility meters for the homes are to be mounted to the structure rather than on a utility pole.

7.

All entrances shall be of a permanent nature, joined with the home, placed on a fixed foundation, with a minimum size of 15 square feet per family unit, with steps which lead to the ground level. Both the landing and steps must meet the building code.

(b)

Public libraries, museums and art galleries; provided, that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(c)

Colleges and universities; provided, that all buildings and accessory uses shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(d)

Churches and their customary related uses; provided, that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(e)

Restricted business or industrial parking lots, subject to the provisions of article VI, section 64 of this ordinance.

(f)

Kindergartens or day nurseries; provided, that not less than 100 square feet of outdoor play area is provided for each child; and provided further, that such aggregate play space is surrounded by a sturdy fence at least four feet in height.

(g)

Nursing, convalescent and rest homes.

(h)

Group homes for children to the age of 18 years.

(i)

Undertaking establishments and funeral homes.

(j)

Class "A" manufactured homes; provided, however, that such homes meet the development standards for multi-family dwellings as set forth in section 73A.1(a) above.

73A.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Home occupations, as defined in article VII, section 73.2(a).

(b)

Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted only in a rear yard. In the case of corner lots, no such buildings or structures shall be nearer to the side street line than the side line of the main building, and in any event, shall be set back at least 30 feet from any side right-of-way.

(c)

Signs, subject to the provisions of article VII, section 73.2(c) of this ordinance.

(d)

Cemeteries.

73A.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62 of this ordinance.

73A.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any R-4 residential district, as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required lot area for the first dwelling unit—7,200 square feet.

(b)

Minimum additional lot area per dwelling unit for each unit in excess of one—2,000 square feet.

(c)

Minimum required lot width—60 feet at the front building line for the first dwelling, plus an additional five feet of lot width for each unit in excess of one.

(d)

The minimum required building setback line shall be 25 feet.

(e)

Minimum required side yard—Eight feet each.

Corner lots must have an additional ten feet along the side street line.

(f)

Minimum required rear yard—25 feet.

(g)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

(h)

Height of building shall not exceed 35 feet.

73A.5. Vehicular use area interior landscaping.

(a)

Vehicular use areas open to the public: Ten percent of vehicular use areas (VUA's) used for off-street parking, employee parking, auto service stations, outdoor retail display and sale of motor vehicles, service drives, and access drives within property located in multifamily, residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities use zoning districts shall be landscaped.

(b)

Specialized vehicular use areas closed to the public: Five percent of VUA's used for storage areas for new, used or rental vehicles and boats, bus terminals, motor vehicle service facilities, motor freight terminals, and other transportation, warehousing and truck operations not generally open to the public shall be landscaped.

(c)

Criteria for distribution: Landscape areas shall be distributed throughout the VUA in such a manner as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and at strategic points to channelize and define vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Landscape areas shall contain the following:

(1)

At least 25 percent of the landscape areas shall be covered with shrubs; the remainder in shrubs, groundcover, mulch or grass, except that mulch shall cover no more than 25 percent of the landscape areas. Plants shall be spaced so as to achieve 90 percent coverage of the landscape areas within two years. Preserved existing understory vegetation may be used to fulfill the landscape area requirement so long as the vegetation meets the height and coverage requirement of the required landscaping;

(2)

Not less than one tree for every 4,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of the VUA. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. Trees shall be distributed so that all portions of the VUA are within a 55-foot radius of any tree.

(d)

Each row of parking spaces shall be terminated by a landscape island with inside dimensions of no less than five feet wide and 17 feet long, or 35 feet long; if a double row of parking. Each terminal island shall contain one tree. Each side of the terminal island adjacent to a travel lane shall have a continuous four-inch high curb of concrete or other appropriate permanent material. Terminal islands will be credited toward the satisfaction of the landscape area requirements of this section;

(e)

If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the building inspector that the strict application of this section will seriously limit the function of the property, he may approve the location of the required interior landscape area near the perimeter of the VUA or adjacent to a building on the property, so long as the landscape area is within 20 feet of the perimeter of the VUA.

(Ord. of 11-17-1981, § 2; Ord. of 8-4-1987, § 1; Ord. of 6-23-1992, §§ 9, 10; Ord. of 10-17-2000, § 4; Ord. of 8-7-2001; Ord. of 3-5-2002)

This district is established as a relatively high-density residential neighborhood in which the principal use of the land is for mobile home parks and subdivisions. The regulations of this district are intended to provide space for those persons desiring to reside in mobile home parks and subdivisions. Within the R-5 residential district, the following uses shall be permitted:

73B.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Manufactured home parks and subdivisions permitted under "The Mobile Home Regulations of the City of Jesup"; provided, all manufactured homes must be class "B" manufactured homes.

(b)

Public parks, utilities, substations and other public facilities deemed compatible with residential development.

(c)

Churches and their customary related uses; provided, that all buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line.

(d)

Kindergarten or day nurseries; provided, that not less than 100 square feet of outdoor play area is provided for each child, and provided further, that such aggregate play space is surrounded by a sturdy fence at least four feet in height.

(e)

One temporary sales office or model development owned by the mobile home subdivision developer during the development phase of the subdivision only, and utilized exclusively for the sales of lots in the permitted subdivision.

73B.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Home occupations as defined in article VII, section 73.2(a) of this ordinance.

(b)

Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted only in a rear yard. In the case of corner lots, no such buildings or structures shall be nearer to the side street line than the side line of the main building and, in any event, shall be set back at least 30 feet from any side right-of-way line.

(c)

Signs, subject to the provisions of article VII, section 73.2(c) of this ordinance.

(d)

Cemeteries.

73B.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in "The Mobile Home Regulations of the City of Jesup, Georgia," dated November 4, 1986.

73B.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any R-5 residential district, as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Mobile home parks:

(1)

Minimum required lot area for mobile home park—Five acres.

(2)

Minimum required mobile home site, space, or stand area—6,500 square feet.

(3)

Minimum required mobile home site, space or stand lot width—100 feet.

(4)

Minimum required front setback line—25 feet.

(5)

Minimum required side yard—Five feet each. Corner lots must have 25 feet along street lines.

(6)

Minimum required rear yard—15 feet.

(7)

Minimum permissible lot coverage—The total ground area covered by the mobile home and all accessories shall not exceed two-thirds percent of the total lot area.

(8)

Height of mobile home shall not exceed 25 feet.

(b)

Mobile home subdivisions:

(1)

Minimum required lot area for mobile home subdivision lots—7,500 square feet.

(2)

Minimum required lot width—100 feet.

(3)

Minimum required front setback line—25 feet.

(4)

Minimum required side yard—Five feet each. Corner lots must have 25 feet along street lines.

(5)

Minimum required rear yard—25 feet.

(6)

Maximum permissible lot coverage—The total ground area covered by the mobile home and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

(7)

Height of mobile homes shall not exceed 25 feet.

(Ord. of 8-4-1987, § 2; Ord. of 6-23-1992, § 11)

This district is established as a relatively high-density neighborhood consisting of single-family and two-family dwellings along with limited home occupations, offices of various types, specialized semi-residential and semi-business uses and public and private community uses. The primary purpose of this district is to provide a buffer between purely business and purely residential areas.

Within any P-R professional residential district the following uses shall be permitted:

74.1 Principal uses:

(a)

All uses permitted in the R-3 residential district, excluding class "A" manufactured homes.

(b)

Commercial automobile parking lots.

(c)

Business, governmental, medical and professional offices.

(d)

Battered women's shelters.

(e)

Medical and dental clinics and laboratories, hospitals, and their customary related uses.

(f)

Pharmacies and apothecary stores.

74.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Business signs, accessory to and on the same premises as uses permitted in this district, provided that no sign shall project more than three feet from the main building, nor shall any sign hang lower than eight feet to any sidewalk.

(b)

Customary accessory uses and structures when located on the same lot as the main structure, excluding, however, open storage.

74.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off street parking shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62 of this ordinance. Furthermore, all nonresidential parking areas shall be so located and designed as to avoid undue interference with the use of public streets and alleys and shall be graded and paved within one year of the completion or conversion of a building for nonresidential uses.

74.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any P-R professional residential district as shown on the zoning map the following requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required lot area for the first dwelling unit—7,200 square feet.

(b)

Minimum additional lot area per dwelling unit for each unit in excess of one—3,000 square feet.

(c)

Minimum required lot width—60 feet at the front building line for the first dwelling unit plus an additional five feet of lot width for each unit in excess of one.

(d)

Minimum required building setback line—25 feet.

(e)

Minimum required side yard—Eight feet each. Corner lots must have an additional ten feet along the side street line.

(f)

Minimum required rear yard—25 feet.

(g)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

(h)

Height of buildings shall not exceed 50 feet.

(i)

Open space: A minimum of 20 percent of the total area of a parcel shall be maintained as open space when that parcel of property is developed or redeveloped. This requirement shall apply to the following zoning classifications: P-R, C-2, C-3 and LI.

(j)

Upon proof of hardship, said occupancy will be allowed to open when all requirements are met, except green space requirements. A bond equal to one percent of total cost of project will be required before opening with forfeiture of 90 days after occupancy. Upon extreme hardships, such as drought and other natural occurrences, could warrant an extension of a 90-day period when approved by building inspector and city manager.

74.5. Vehicular use area interior landscaping.

(a)

Vehicular use areas open to the public: Ten percent of vehicular use areas (VUAs) used for off-street parking, employee parking, auto service stations, outdoor retail display and sale of motor vehicles, service drives, and access drives within property located in multifamily, residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities use zoning districts shall be landscaped.

(b)

Specialized vehicular use areas closed to the public: Five percent of VUAs used for storage areas for new, used or rental vehicles and boats, bus terminals, motor vehicle service facilities, motor freight terminals, and other transportation, warehousing and truck operations not generally open to the public shall be landscaped.

(c)

Criteria for distribution: Landscape areas shall be distributed throughout the VUA in such a manner as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and at strategic points to channelize and define vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Landscape areas shall contain the following:

(1)

At least 25 percent of the landscape areas shall be covered with shrubs; the remainder in shrubs, groundcover, mulch or grass, except that mulch shall cover no more than 25 percent of the landscape areas. Plants shall be spaced so as to achieve 90 percent coverage of the landscape areas within two years. Preserved existing understory vegetation may be used to fulfill the landscape area requirement so long as the vegetation meets the height and coverage requirement of the required landscaping;

(2)

Not less than one tree for every 4,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of the VUA. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. Trees shall be distributed so that all portions of the VUA are within a 55-foot radius of any tree.

(d)

Each row of parking spaces shall be terminated by a landscape island with inside dimensions of no less than five feet wide and 17 feet long, or 35 feet long; if a double row of parking. Each terminal island shall contain one tree. Each side of the terminal island adjacent to a travel lane shall have a continuous four-inch high curb of concrete or other appropriate permanent material. Terminal islands will be credited toward the satisfaction of the landscape area requirements of this section;

(e)

If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the building inspector that the strict application of this section will seriously limit the function of the property, he may approve the location of the required interior landscape area near the perimeter of the VUA or adjacent to a building on the property, so long as the landscape area is within 20 feet of the perimeter of the VUA.

(Ord. of 6-23-1992, § 12; Ord. of 12-2-1997, § 1; Ord. of 10-17-2000, §§ 5, 6; Ord. of 8-7-2001)

Cross reference— Businesses and business regulations, ch. 22.

This district is established as the centrally located trade and commercial service area of the community and region. The regulations of this district are designed to encourage the continued use of land for regional trade and commercial services uses while maintaining a proper relationship between the intensity of land use and the capacity of utilities and streets. Within the C-1 central business district, the following uses shall be permitted:

75.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Alcoholic beverages, packaged, retail sales.

(b)

Automobile parking lots.

(c)

Automobile parts and supplies, new.

(d)

Automobile repair garages, but excluding open storage of wrecked or nonoperative automobiles and trucks.

(e)

Automobile sales, new and used.

(f)

Bakeries, where the products are sold exclusively at retail on the premises.

(g)

Banks and other financial institutions, including loan and finance companies.

(h)

Barber and beauty shops.

(i)

Bicycle sales and repair shops.

(j)

Billiard or pool halls.

(k)

Bus terminals and railroad stations.

(l)

Business colleges, barber and beauty schools, art schools, music and dance studios, and similar organizations, but not vocational trade schools, all without students in residence.

(m)

Clubs and lodges catering exclusively to members and their guests.

(n)

Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up stations and dry cleaning plants having not more than 2,000 square feet of floor space and no emission of steam.

(o)

Feed, seed, and fertilizer sales, retail.

(p)

Fire and police stations.

(q)

Florist shops, but not commercial greenhouses.

(r)

Food stores, retail only, but excluding the killing or dressing of any flesh or fowl.

(s)

Furriers and fur storage.

(t)

Hotels and motels.

(u)

Jewelry repair and pawn shops.

(v)

Locksmiths and gunsmiths.

(w)

Medical and dental clinics and laboratories.

(x)

Newspaper offices and printing plants incidental to such offices.

(y)

Newsstands.

(z)

Offices: Business, professional, medical and public.

(aa)

Office equipment and supplies, sales and service.

(bb)

Opticians and optical goods stores.

(cc)

Photographic studios and camera supply stores.

(dd)

Printing, publishing and reproducing establishments.

(ee)

Public parks and playgrounds and community centers.

(ff)

Public works and public utility facilities such as distribution lines, transformer lines and towers, water tanks and towers, pumping stations, and telephone exchanges, but not service or storage yards.

(gg)

Radio and television stations, studios and offices.

(hh)

Radio and television repair shops, electric shops.

(ii)

Residential loft apartments.

(jj)

Restaurants, but not drive-in restaurants.

(kk)

Retail establishments such as department, clothing, fabric, shoe, variety, notion, drug, hardware, furniture, appliance, music, art, antique, jewelry, sporting goods, toy, hobby, book and stationery stores, but not excluding similar establishments.

(ll)

Shoe repair shops.

(mm)

Service stations, provided that all gasoline pumps shall be located at least 15 feet from any property line, and all service, storage or similar activity in connection with such use shall be conducted entirely within the premises.

(nn)

Stamp redemption stores.

(oo)

Tailor, dressmaking and millinery shops.

(pp)

Taxi stands.

(qq)

Telephone and telegraph offices.

(rr)

Theaters, indoor.

(ss)

Tire recapping and retreading shops.

75.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Customary accessory uses and structures when located on the same lot as the main structure, excluding, however, open storage.

(b)

Business signs, accessory to and on the same premises with uses permitted in this district, but not including billboards, provided that no sign shall project more than three feet from the main building, nor shall any sign hang lower than eight feet to any sidewalk.

75.3 Dimensional requirements. Within the C-1 central business district as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirement shall be complied with:

Minimum required side yards and rear yard—None required, but if provided, each side and rear yard shall be at least four feet in width. Also, where a lot abuts any residential or professional residential district, there shall be a side or rear yard clearance of at least ten feet. Furthermore, upon any side or rear lot line which abuts a residential or professional residential district there shall be a densely planted and maintained buffer strip. No such buffer shall, however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building line of the adjoining residential or professional residential lot. No buffer shall be required upon a side or rear yard which abuts a public street.

(Ord. of 7-7-2015(2), § 1)

Cross reference— Businesses and business regulations, ch. 22.

This district is established for those areas of the community where the principal use of the land is to provide for the retailing of goods and services to surrounding residential neighborhoods. The regulations of the district are designed to reduce traffic and parking congestion to a minimum in order to protect the surrounding residential areas.

76.1 Principal uses:

(a)

All uses permitted in the C-1 central business district.

(b)

Automobile parking lots.

(c)

Dry cleaning, pressing and dyeing plants operated in conjunction with a retail service counter, provided that not more than 2,000 square feet are devoted to these processes.

(d)

Offices: Business, professional, medical and public, including banks and other financial institutions.

(e)

Personal service establishments such as barber and beauty shops, shoe repair shops, and laundromats.

(f)

Retail establishments such as department, clothing, fabric, shoe, variety, notion, drug, hardware, furniture, appliance, music, art, antique, jewelry, sporting goods, toy, hobby, book and stationery stores, but not excluding similar retail establishments.

(g)

Retail food stores, but excluding the killing or dressing of any flesh or fowl.

(h)

Service stations, provided that all gasoline pumps shall be located at least 40 feet from any property line and all service, storage or similar activities connected with such use shall be conducted entirely within the premises.

(i)

Public works and public utility facilities such as distribution lines, transformer stations, transmission lines and towers, water tanks and towers, pumping stations, telephone exchanges, but not service or storage yards.

76.2 Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be permitted subject to the provisions of article VII, section 74.2 of this ordinance.

76.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62 of this ordinance.

76.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any C-2 neighborhood commercial district as shown on the zoning map the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required building setback line—30 feet.

(b)

Minimum required side and rear yards—None required, but if provided, each side and rear yard shall be at least four feet in width. Excepting, however, where a lot abuts any residential or professional residential district, there shall be a side and rear yard clearance of at least ten feet. Furthermore, upon any side or rear lot line which abuts a residential or professional residential district there shall be a densely planted and maintained buffer strip. No such buffer strip shall, however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building line of the adjoining residential or professional residential lot.

(c)

Height of buildings shall not exceed 40 feet.

76.5 Vehicular use area interior landscaping.

(a)

Vehicular use areas open to the public. Ten percent of vehicular use areas (VUAs) used for off-street parking, employee parking, auto service stations, outdoor retail display and sale of motor vehicles, service drives, and access drives within property located in multifamily, residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities use zoning districts shall be landscaped.

(b)

Specialized vehicular use areas closed to the public. Five percent of VUAs used for storage areas for new, used or rental vehicles and boats, bus terminals, motor vehicle service facilities, motor freight terminals, and other transportation, warehousing and truck operations not generally open to the public shall be landscaped.

(c)

Criteria for distribution. Landscape areas shall be distributed throughout the VUA in such a manner as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and at strategic points to channelize and define vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Landscape areas shall contain the following:

(1)

At least 25 percent of the landscape areas shall be covered with shrubs; the remainder in shrubs, groundcover, mulch or grass, except that mulch shall cover no more than 25 percent of the landscape areas. Plants shall be spaced so as to achieve 90 percent coverage of the landscape areas within two years. Preserved existing understory vegetation may be used to fulfill the landscape area requirement so long as the vegetation meets the height and coverage requirement of the required landscaping;

(2)

Not less than one tree for every 4,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of the VUA. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. Trees shall be distributed so that all portions of the VUA are within a 55-foot radius of any tree.

(d)

Each row of parking spaces shall be terminated by a landscape island with inside dimensions of no less than five feet wide and 17 feet long, or 35 feet long; if a double row of parking. Each terminal island shall contain one tree. Each side of the terminal island adjacent to a travel lane shall have a continuous four-inch high curb of concrete or other appropriate permanent material. Terminal islands will be credited toward the satisfaction of the landscape area requirements of this section;

(e)

If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the building inspector that the strict application of this section will seriously limit the function of the property, he may approve the location of the required interior landscape area near the perimeter of the VUA or adjacent to a building on the property, so long as the landscape area is within 20 feet of the perimeter of the VUA.

(Ord. of 8-7-2001)

Cross reference— Businesses and business regulations, ch. 22.

This district is established for those areas of the community where the principal use of land is for businesses retailing heavy durable goods to the region, and highway-oriented service establishments which seek outlying locations away from the general business district and residential sections of the community. It is the intent of this ordinance that this district will usually be located adjacent to industrial areas or major traffic ways.

Within a C-3 general commercial district, the following uses shall be permitted:

77.1 Principal uses:

(a)

All uses permitted in the C-2 neighborhood commercial district.

(b)

Animal hospitals or veterinary clinics, but excluding open kennels on the premises.

(c)

Assembly halls, coliseums, gymnasiums, and similar structures.

(d)

Automobile washing establishments.

(e)

Bakeries and other establishments manufacturing prepared foods and miscellaneous food products.

(f)

Billboards, provided such are not located within 100 feet of any residential district and provided further that not more than one billboard structure should be allowed per 200 feet or less of lot frontage in single ownership with one additional billboard structure allowed per 200 feet of additional lot frontage.

(g)

Boat work and sales.

(h)

Bowling alleys.

(i)

Building supply and materials sales, but excluding open storage.

(j)

Cemeteries.

(k)

Churches and their customary accessory uses.

(l)

Cold storage and freezer lockers.

(m)

Dairy bars and ice cream manufacturing.

(n)

Dry cleaning and laundering establishments.

(o)

Electrical appliances and equipment, sales and repairs, but excluding open storage.

(p)

Fabricating shops such as cabinet, upholstery and sheet metal shops.

(q)

Funeral homes and mortuaries.

(r)

Golf or baseball driving ranges, miniature and par-3 golf courses and other similar outdoor recreational facilities.

(s)

Greenhouses and horticultural nurseries.

(t)

Launderettes and laundromats.

(u)

Milk distribution (nonbottling) facilities.

(v)

Reserved.

(w)

Motel and tourist homes.

(x)

Nursery schools and kindergartens provided that at least 100 square feet of outdoor play area is provided for each child; provided further, that such aggregate play area shall be enclosed by a sturdy fence at least four feet in height.

(y)

Physical culture establishments.

(z)

Planned shopping centers.

(aa)

Plumbing shops, but excluding open storage.

(bb)

Produce stands and markets, retail only.

(cc)

Public works and public utility facilities such as distribution lines, transformer stations, transmission lines and towers, water tanks and towers, pumping stations, telephone exchanges, and service or storage yards.

(dd)

Restaurants, including drive-in restaurants.

(ee)

Sign painting and fabricating shops.

(ff)

Skating rinks, permanent.

(gg)

Theaters, drive-in, subject to the following conditions:

(1)

No part of the theater screen, projection booth, or other building shall be located closer than 500 feet to any residential district nor closer than 50 feet to any property line or public right-of-way; and no parking space shall be located closer than 100 feet to any residential district;

(2)

The theater screen shall not face a major street or highway; and reservoir parking space off the street shall be provided for patrons awaiting admission in an amount of not less than 30 percent of the vehicular capacity of the theater.

(hh)

Trucking terminals, transfer companies.

(ii)

Wholesale and warehouse establishments, except for the storage of uncured hides, explosives, oil and gas products.

77.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Customary accessory uses and structures when located on the same lot as the main structure, excluding however, open storage.

(b)

Business signs, accessory to and on the same premises with uses permitted in this district.

77.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62 of this ordinance.

77.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any C-3 general business district as shown on the zoning map, all the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required building setback line — 40 feet.

(b)

Minimum required side and rear yards—None required but if provided, each side and rear yard shall be at least four feet in width. Excepting, however, where a lot abuts any residential or professional residential district, there shall be a side and rear yard clearance of at least ten feet. Furthermore, upon any side or rear lot line which abuts a residential or professional residential district there shall be a densely planted and maintained buffer strip. No such buffer strip shall, however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building line of the adjoining residential or professional residential lot.

(c)

Height of building shall not exceed 40 feet.

77.5. Vehicular use area interior landscaping.

(a)

Vehicular use areas open to the public. Ten percent of vehicular use areas (VUAs) used for off-street parking, employee parking, auto service stations, outdoor retail display and sale of motor vehicles, service drives, and access drives within property located in multifamily, residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities use zoning districts shall be landscaped.

(b)

Specialized vehicular use areas closed to the public. Five percent of VUAs used for storage areas for new, used or rental vehicles and boats, bus terminals, motor vehicle service facilities, motor freight terminals, and other transportation, warehousing and truck operations not generally open to the public shall be landscaped.

(c)

Criteria for distribution. Landscape areas shall be distributed throughout the VUA in such a manner as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and at strategic points to channelize and define vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Landscape areas shall contain the following:

(1)

At least 25 percent of the landscape areas shall be covered with shrubs; the remainder in shrubs, groundcover, mulch or grass, except that mulch shall cover no more than 25 percent of the landscape areas. Plants shall be spaced so as to achieve 90 percent coverage of the landscape areas within two years. Preserved existing understory vegetation may be used to fulfill the landscape area requirement so long as the vegetation meets the height and coverage requirement of the required landscaping;

(2)

Not less than one tree for every 4,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of the VUA. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. Trees shall be distributed so that all portions of the VUA are within a 55-foot radius of any tree.

(d)

Each row of parking spaces shall be terminated by a landscape island with inside dimensions of no less than five feet wide and 17 feet long, or 35 feet long; if a double row of parking. Each terminal island shall contain one tree. Each side of the terminal island adjacent to a travel lane shall have a continuous four-inch high curb of concrete or other appropriate permanent material. Terminal islands will be credited toward the satisfaction of the landscape area requirements of this section;

(e)

If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the building inspector that the strict application of this section will seriously limit the function of the property, he may approve the location of the required interior landscape area near the perimeter of the VUA or adjacent to a building on the property, so long as the landscape area is within 20 feet of the perimeter of the VUA.

(Ord. of 11-17-1981, § 3; Ord. of 8-7-2001)

Cross reference— Businesses and business regulations, ch. 22.

This district is established to provide areas for firms engaged in light manufacturing and distribution of goods; to discourage uses incompatible to light manufacturing; and to protect both the surrounding land uses and industries in the district.

Within an L-I light industrial district, the following uses shall be permitted:

78.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Any individual use not specifically excluded, which meets the provisions of sections 1101 to 1111 inclusive of this article.

(b)

Agriculture.

(c)

Residential dwelling units are specifically excluded from this district, excepting as noted in section 78.1(c).

(d)

The following uses shall not be permitted:

(1)

Abattoir;

(2)

Acetylene gas manufacture and/or storage;

(3)

Acid manufacture (hydrochloric, nitric, picric, sulphuric, sulphanous, carbolic);

(4)

Ammonia, bleaching powder or chlorine manufacture;

(5)

Ammunition manufacture and/or storage;

(6)

Arsenal;

(7)

Asphalt manufacture or refining; provided, however, asphalt manufacturing or refining may be located in such district on a temporary basis not to exceed one year, upon approval of the board of commissioners, when the need arises for the benefit and welfare of the citizens of Jesup, and upon such asphalt manufacturing or refining meeting all standards and requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental protection division of the federal and state governments.

(8)

Blast furnace;

(9)

Bone distillation;

(10)

Celluloid manufacture;

(11)

Cement, lime, gypsum, or plaster of Paris manufacture;

(12)

Coal distillation;

(13)

Coke ovens;

(14)

Creosote treatment or manufacture;

(15)

Dead animal and offal reduction;

(16)

Distillation of bones, coal, petroleum, refuse, grain, or wood (except in the manufacture of gas);

(17)

Distillation of tar;

(18)

Explosives, fireworks and gunpowder manufacture or storage;

(19)

Fat rendering;

(20)

Fertilizer manufacture;

(21)

Forge plant;

(22)

Hog farm;

(23)

Incineration, reduction, storage, or dumping of slaughterhouse refuse, rancid fats, garbage, dead animal or offal;

(24)

Oilcloth or linoleum manufacture;

(25)

Ore production;

(26)

Petroleum or kerosene refining, distillation or derivation of by-products and/or storage;

(27)

Potash works;

(28)

Power forge (riveting, hammering, punching, chipping, drawing, rolling or tumbling of iron, steel, brass, or copper, except as a necessary incident of manufacture of which these processes form a minor part, and which are carried on without objectionable noise outside the plant);

(29)

Rolling mill;

(30)

Steel furnace, blooming or rolling mill;

(31)

Stockyards;

(32)

Tar manufacture.

78.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Accessory uses and buildings which are clearly incidental to a permitted use and which will not create a nuisance or hazard.

(b)

Business signs, accessory to and on the same premises as uses permitted in this district.

(c)

Within an L-I light industrial district, not more than one mobile home may be permitted at the rear of the principal industrial building for use as a residential homeplace, provided such mobile home is to be established primarily for security purposes. Any person or company desiring to place a mobile home within an L-I light industrial district, shall file an application with the clerk of the City of Jesup setting forth the following information:

(1)

Name and address of the applicant.

(2)

The reasons why said application is sought, setting forth in detail the reasons why applicant desires and needs the same.

(3)

A plot plan showing the proposed location of the mobile home and its proposed proximity to the existing structure on said real estate.

(4)

The method by which applicant proposes to dispose of the sanitary waste, whether by the public sewer system or by a private disposal system. If a private disposal system is proposed, the application shall also include approval of the same by the Wayne County Department of Health.

(5)

An application fee of $50.00.

Upon receipt of said application, it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the City of Jesup to refer the application to the planning commission and also to the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority for their recommendation to be made within 30 days after such referral. The clerk shall also cause notice of the same to be published one time in the official gazette of the city setting forth the name of the applicant and the location at which said mobile home is proposed to be located and the time and place where said application shall be heard by the Board of Commissioners for the City of Jesup, said hearing to be at least 30 days after the application is referred to the zoning commission and the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority for their recommendation.

At the time and place described in said notice, the board of commissioners shall conduct a public hearing thereon and the applicant may appear in support of the same and any persons opposing said application shall be given the opportunity to be heard.

The board of commissioners shall, after hearing, determine whether the applicant is entitled to said permit and if approved by the board of commissioners, a permanent use permit shall be issued by the Clerk of the City of Jesup.

After issuance of said permit, said mobile home shall be connected to approved water and sewer systems and shall be maintained in such a way as to create no nuisance conditions.

(Ord. of 1-10-1978, § 1)

78.3 Off-street parking requirements. Parking space requirement—One space for each two employees on maximum working shift.

78.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any L-I light industrial district as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

Minimum required building setback line—50 feet.

(b)

Minimum required side yard—Two side yards each of which shall not be less than 25 feet in width; subject to exception hereinafter set forth in section 78.4(d).

(c)

Minimum required rear yard—25 feet; subject to exception hereinafter set forth in section 78.4(d).

(d)

In no case shall any building or structure be erected closer than 200 feet to any residential or professional residential district nor any parking area closer than 100 feet to any residential or professional residential district. Also, upon any side or rear lot line that abuts a residential or professional residential district there shall be a densely planted and maintained buffer strip.

No such buffer shall, however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building line of the adjoining residential or residential office lot. No buffer shall be required upon a side or rear yard which abuts a public street.

(e)

Maximum permissible lot coverage. The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.

(f)

Open space. A minimum of 20 percent of the total area of a parcel shall be maintained as open space when that parcel of property is developed or redeveloped. This requirement shall apply to the following zoning classifications: P-R, C-2, C-3 and LI.

(g)

Upon proof of hardship, said occupancy will be allowed to open when all requirements are met, except green space requirements. A bond equal to one percent of total cost of project will be required before opening with forfeiture of 90 days after occupancy. Upon extreme hardships, such as drought and other natural occurrences, could warrant an extension of a 90-day period when approved by building inspector and city manager.

78.5 Environmental controls. The purpose of these controls is to maintain acceptable environmental standards while permitting industrial growth.

(a)

Smoke control.

(1)

No smoke shall be emitted from any chimney or other source a visible grey greater than No. 1 on the Ringelmann Smoke Chart as published by the U. S. Bureau of Mines.

(2)

Smoke of a shade not darker than No. 2 on the Ringelmann Chart may be emitted for not more than four minutes in any 30 minutes.

(3)

These provisions, applicable to visible grey smoke, shall also apply to visible smoke of a different color, but with an equivalent apparent opacity.

(b)

Control of dust and dirt, fly ash, and fumes, vapors and gases.

(1)

No emission shall be made which can cause any damage to health to animals or vegetation or other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive soiling at any point.

(2)

No emission of liquid or solid particles from any chimney or otherwise shall exceed 0.3 grains per cubic foot of the covering gas at any point.

For measurement of the amount of particles in gases resulting from combustion, standard correction shall be applied to a stack temperature of 500 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 percent excess air.

(c)

Control noise. At no point on the boundary of a residential, professional residential, or commercial district shall the sound pressure level of any operation exceed the described levels in the designated octave bands shown below for the districts indicated.

(d)

Control of odors. There shall be no emission of odorous gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be offensive at lot boundary lines. Any process which may involve the creation or emission of any odors shall be provided with a secondary safeguard system, so that control will be maintained if the primary safeguard system shall fail. There is hereby established as a guide in determining such quantities of offensive odors Table 111 (Odor Thresholds) in Chapter 5 "Air Pollution Abatement Manual" copyright 1951 by Manufacturing Chemist Association, Inc., Washington, D.C.

(e)

Control of glare or heat. Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within an enclosed building or behind a solid fence in such manner as to be completely imperceptible from any point beyond the lot lines.

(f)

Control of vibration. No vibration which is discernible to the human sense of feeling shall be perceptible without instruments at any point beyond the lot line.

(g)

Control of radioactivity or electrical disturbances. There shall be no activities which emit dangerous or harmful radioactivity. There shall be no electrical disturbance (except from domestic household appliances) adversely affecting the operation of any equipment located beyond the property of the creator of such disturbances.

78.6 Outdoor storage and waste disposal.

(a)

No flammable or explosive liquids, solid, or gases shall be stored in bulk above ground; provided, however, that tanks or drums of fuel directly connecting with energy devices, heating devices, or appliances located on the same lot as the tanks or drums of fuel are excluded from this provision.

(b)

All outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials and products and all fuel; and all raw materials and products stored outdoors shall be enclosed by a fence adequate to conceal the facilities from any adjacent properties.

(c)

No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that may be transferred off the lot by natural cause or forces.

(d)

All material or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible or otherwise be attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors only in closed containers.

78.7 Electric, diesel, gas or other power. Every use requiring power shall be so operated that the service lines, substation, etc., shall conform to the most acceptable safety requirements, shall be so constructed, installed, etc., to be an integral part of the architectural features of the plant, or if visible from abutting residential properties shall be concealed by coniferous planting.

78.8 Industrial waste or sewage. No use shall be conducted in such a way as to discharge any treated or untreated sewage or industrial waste treatment and disposal except as shall be approved by the city engineer or other qualified persons employed by the city at the expense of the owner of the premises.

78.9 Provision and use of water. All water requirements shall be stated in the application. Water shall be supplied from wells only after approved or accepted geologic study furnished by the applicant and certification by a professional geologist that the underground water supply and levels will not be appreciably altered in such a way as to endanger the water level and supply for other properties.

(Ord. of 2-16-1982, § 1; Ord. of 10-17-2000, § 7)

Cross reference— Businesses and business regulations, ch. 22.

This district is established to provide areas for firms engaging in the manufacture, storage or distribution of petroleum, LP and natural gas or other explosive materials; and to protect the community, the surrounding land uses and industries located within the adjacent areas.

Within an R-L-I restricted light industrial district, property and structures shall be used for the following purposes only:

78-A.1 Principal uses:

(a)

Manufacture, storage or distribution of petroleum, LP and natural gas and other explosive materials provided that such uses comply with the following conditions:

(1)

Evidence is submitted to the planning commission that the applicant has an environmental protection agency approved "spill prevention control and counter measure plan" and has otherwise satisfied requirements of Part 112, Subchapter D, Chapter I of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.

(2)

The fire chief of the City of Jesup certifies the proposed plans are in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Code No. 30 and other applicable fire codes of the City of Jesup.

(3)

The structure is adequately "fenced in" and appropriate warning signs are displayed.

(4)

Additional requirements as deemed appropriate by the planning commission for the protection of adjoining property, public health, safety and welfare.

78-A.2 Accessory uses:

(a)

Accessory uses and buildings which are clearly incidental to a permitted use and which will not create a nuisance or hazard.

(b)

Business signs, accessory to and on the same premises as uses permitted in this district.

78-A.3 Off-street parking requirements. Parking space requirements—One space for each two employees on maximum working shift.

78-A.4 Dimensional requirements. Within any R-L-I restricted light industrial district as shown on the zoning map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

(a)

All dimensional requirements as set forth in the National Fire Protection Association Code.

(b)

Any other dimensional requirements as the planning commission may deem necessary upon proper review.

(Ord. of 7-1-1980, § 1)

Cross reference— Businesses and business regulations, ch. 22.

The purpose of this district is to encourage innovation and ingenuity in design and site planning as to permit a maximum choice in the type of environmental and living units available to the public. The emphasis of this district is to facilitate a creative approach to the use of land and related physical development rather than individual minimum specifications. Developments in this district should promote an environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding development and should maximize the use of open space, recreation areas, and outstanding natural topography and geologic features.

79.1 Principal uses. Residential, commercial, institutional, religious, and public uses are permitted.

79.2 Accessory uses. Customary accessory buildings or uses shall be permitted.

79.3 Off-street parking requirements. Off-street parking requirements shall be provided as required in article VI, section 62, of this ordinance.

79.4 Dimensional requirements:

(a)

Minimum required tract size—Ten acres with at least 200 feet access to an existing public street.

(b)

No building shall be located closer than 25 feet to any tract boundary, 50 feet to any existing public right-of-way or 25 feet to any proposed street within the development.

(c)

No building shall be closer to any other building than 20 feet or a distance equal to the height of the lower building whichever is greater.

(d)

Maximum building height—60 feet.

(e)

Maximum density permitted—Ten dwelling units per acre.

79.5 Application procedure:

(a)

The owner(s) shall submit to the planning commission a plan for the development and use of a tract meeting the requirements set forth in this section. At that time the owner(s) shall request an amendment to the Jesup Zoning Map and designation of the tract as planned unit development district.

(b)

The plan shall include the following:

(1)

A site plan indicating:

North arrow and scale;

Topography, not more than five-foot intervals;

Uses of buildings and areas;

Building locations and sizes;

Off-street parking areas, drives, walks;

Points of access and egress;

Utility services supplied;

Owner's name and address; and

Developer's name and address.

(2)

A copy of any deed restrictions to be recorded.

(3)

A drainage plan approved by the city engineer.

(c)

Additional requirements may be recommended by the planning commission for the protection of adjoining property or for the benefit and enhancement of the development. The planning commission shall report its recommendation for approval or disapproval with reasons and any additional requirements to the board of commissioners for action. If no report is submitted by the planning commission within 30 days of referral, the board of commissioners may take action without such a report.

(d)

Amendments to the zoning map will follow procedures set forth in article XI of this ordinance.

79.6 Planned unit development districts will be designated PUD and numbered sequentially beginning with PUD-1.

79.7 Delay in construction. In the event that construction is not begun within two years from the date of approval by the board of commissioners, or is begun but is halted for a period of more than one year, said approval shall be void. Reapproval must follow the procedure set forth in paragraph 79.5 of this section.

79.8 Amendment to the plan. The plan may be amended in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph 79.5 of this section.

Table 1
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY DISTRICT

*Add ten feet along street side corner lot.

Note 1—Minimum required side and rear yard—None, but if provided—Four feet.
Minimum required abutting residential or professional residential district—ten feet.

Note 2—Minimum required building setback abutting residential or professional residential district—200 feet.
Minimum required setback for parking area which abuts residential or professional residential district—100 feet.

Note 3—All dimensional requirements set forth in the National Fire Protection Code, and any other requirements the planning commission may deem necessary upon proper review shall be complied with.