It is the intent of this chapter to allow for future adoption of standards for administrative determinations in certain classifications of uses according to performance standards.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 407) § 4.1, 1978).

At the time a new structure is erected or enlarged, or the use of the existing structure is changed, off-street parking spaces shall be provided as set forth in this section, unless greater requirements are otherwise established by any other sections of this title or by the board or the board of adjustment. Parking facilities provided in connection with an existing use prior to the adoption date of the ordinance codified in this title shall not be reduced below the following requirements:

A.

Residential use, one space per dwelling unit;

B.

Commercial accommodation, one space per guest room;

C.

Institutional use, one space per bed;

D.

Place of assembly, one space per four seats or eight feet of bench length in the main auditorium. If no permanent seats are provided, one space per thirty-five square feet of floor area used for meeting rooms;

E.

Commercial Amusement Use.

1.

Bowling alley, three spaces per lane,

2.

Dancehall or skating rink, one space per one hundred square feet of floor area;

F.

Commercial Use.

1.

Retail store, one space per two hundred square feet of floor area,

2.

Bank or office, one space per four hundred square feet of floor area,

3.

Repair shop or shop exclusively handling bulky merchandise, one space per six hundred square feet of floor area,

4.

Restaurant, one space per one hundred square feet of floor area,

5.

Mortuary or funeral home, five spaces for each room used as a parlor or chapel;

G.

Industrial Use.

1.

Manufacturing establishment, one space per one thousand square feet of floor area,

2.

Wholesale establishment, one space per two thousand square feet of floor area.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 407 and 408) § 4.2, 1978).

All lots used for residential purposes shall have frontage on a public road or private road of at least twenty-five feet.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 408) § 4.3, 1978).

(Ord. No. O060215, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-15)

The board may order the removal or modification of sight obstructions which constitute a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public roads.

The county engineer may vary or increase the specific requirements in those instances where structures or plantings interfere with sight distances.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 408) § 4.4, 1978).

(Ord. No. O060215, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-15)

A.

Light from signs shall be directed away from and not be reflected upon adjacent premises.

B.

No sign shall be erected or placed in such a manner so that by reason of its position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any traffic sign, signal, or device.

C.

Signs shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and attractive condition.

D.

Signs shall be removed by the property owner within sixty days after the advertised business, product or service is abandoned or no longer in use.

E.

Off-premise signs erected in any zoning district shall be subject to a conditional use permit.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 408) § 4.5:1, 1978).

The following signs are exempt from the provisions of this title in all districts:

A.

Traffic signs, signals, and notices erected by public authority;

B.

Building plaques, cornerstones, nameplates, and similar building identifications;

C.

House and building numbers;

D.

Temporary sign in connection with political and civic campaigns; provided, that such signs are removed within fifteen days following the conclusion of the campaign;

E.

Signs within sports parks, stadiums, arenas or open theaters, designed for view by patrons within such facilities;

F.

Signs or notices erected by public officers pursuant to law, administrative order, or court order;

G.

Informational signs erected by the forest industry to indicate forestry activities such as Christmas tree cutting, wood cutting, tree farms, road closures, road identification, fire directionals, junction markers, recreation areas, and logging operations;

H.

Signs indicating membership in farm organizations;

I.

Signs located within a building;

J.

On-premise directional signs;

K.

Temporary signs identifying proposed or existing construction;

L.

Signs posted by property owners indicating prohibited uses such as "no trespassing," "no hunting," and "no fishing."

(Res. 13678 Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 408 and 409) § 4.5:2, 1978).