O-1 (office-residential) zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve districts for lower density office activities, with a mix of certain compatible residential activities also permitted. In many cases this district may be appropriate to provide a transition from residential uses where it is elected not to use a buffer for such purposes and where adequate space exists for such a transition area. O-1 development standards require adequate yard space and off-street parking and service facilities. Permitted uses are restricted and protected from encroachment by uses capable of adversely affecting the limited character of the district.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The factors contained in section 410 of these regulations must be thoroughly considered by the planning commission as well as the Lamar County Board of Commissioners when determining in which zoning district an area of land is to be placed. This will assure that rational comprehensive planning principles are the basis upon which the decision is made. Land use decisions which are based on sound planning principles encourage the development and preservation of land use patterns that provide healthful and safe living conditions for the residents of Lamar County.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The official zoning map (section 2301 of these regulations) shows the boundaries of all O-1 districts within Lamar County. Article 23 also contains additional information concerning interpreting district boundaries, amending boundaries, etc.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

(a)

The following principal uses are permitted in O-1 districts:

(1)

Site-built single-family detached dwelling with a floor area of at least twelve hundred (1,200) square feet.

(2)

Two-family dwelling with a floor area of at least nine hundred (900) square feet per dwelling unit.

(3)

Industrialized/modular home with a floor area of at least twelve hundred (1,200) square feet.

(4)

Class A manufactured home with a floor area of at least twelve hundred (1,200) square feet. All pre-owned/pre-lived in (used) manufactured homes must be inspected for health, safety and aesthetic standards by a Lamar County building inspector before these homes may be brought into or relocated within Lamar County. The applicant for the used manufactured home must pay an inspection fee based on the time and distance traveled by the Lamar County building inspector to perform the required inspection.

(5)

Personal care home meeting the following development standards:

a.

Home must be inspected by county inspector to ensure compliance with state mandated sizing and material conditions requirements for the number of residents requested before a business license is issued.

b.

A state permit and county business license must be obtained and renewed annually for the operation of the home.

c.

An annual inspection by the county inspector shall be conducted at the time of the renewal of the business license to ensure continued compliance with state mandated capacity, material conditions, and safety requirements.

(6)

Deleted.

(7)

Deleted.

(8)

Deleted.

(9)

Clinic.

(10)

Nursing home meeting the following development standards:

a.

Must be located on an arterial street/road.

b.

All buildings must be placed at least fifty (50) feet from any property lines.

c.

A buffer must be maintained along the side and rear property lines.

(11)

Hospital meeting the following development standards:

a.

Must have a minimum lot area of three (3) acres;

b.

Must have minimum side and rear yards of fifty (50) feet;

c.

Lot must front on an arterial road.

(12)

Professional or business office meeting the following development standards:

a.

No wholesale or retail merchandise may be offered for sale.

b.

Office floor area of at least four hundred (400) square feet.

(13)

Club or lodge.

(14)

School, public or private.

(15)

College or university.

(16)

Business or commercial school.

(17)

Retail uses in conjunction with and normally appurtenant to office/institutional uses including florist shop, cafeteria, snack shop, pharmacy, or gift shop when located within an office or medical building.

(18)

Publicly owned and operated park or recreation area.

(19)

Cemetery.

(20)

Church, synagogue, chapel, or other place of religious worship or educational instruction meeting the following development standards:

a.

It must be located on either an arterial or collector road;

b.

The lot must have a minimum road frontage of two hundred (200) feet;

c.

The lot must have an area of at least four (4) acres;

d.

All buildings must be located at least fifty (50) feet from any property line;

e.

A buffer must be provided along all side and rear property lines.

(21)

Utility substation meeting the following development standards:

a.

Structures must be placed at least thirty (30) feet from all property lines;

b.

Structures must be enclosed by a woven-wire fence at least eight (8) feet high with bottom of fence either flush with the ground or with a masonry footing;

c.

No vehicles or equipment may be stored on the lot;

d.

A buffer must be maintained along the side and rear property lines.

(b)

The following principal uses are permitted as special exceptions in O-1 districts:

(1)

None.

(c)

The following accessory uses are permitted in O-1 districts:

(1)

Those determined by the administrative officer to be customarily appurtenant to those uses permitted in this district.

(2)

Satellite dish antennas and television antennas.

(d)

The following accessory uses are permitted as special exceptions in O-1 districts:

(1)

Home occupation, as defined in section 202.

(e)

All accessory uses must meet the standards set forth in section 504(e).

(f)

All uses not permitted within O-1 districts by this section are specifically prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10; Res. No. 2012-08, 8-21-12; Ord. No. 2019-09, 6-18-19)

In addition to the development standards contained in article 4 of these regulations, the following standards are required within O-1 districts:

(a)

Minimum floor area for buildings: As specified in section 1404.

(b)

Minimum lot area:

(1)

Unsewered areas without public water: As specified by the Lamar County Health Department, but in no case less than eighty-seven thousand, one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet (two (2) acres); however, a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations, and having an area of less than two (2) acres (nonconforming) may nevertheless be developed with a use which is permitted within an O-1 district if approved by the Lamar County Health Department.

(2)

Sewered areas and/or areas with public water: Forty-three thousand, five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet (one (1) acre); however, a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations, and having less than one (1) acre (nonconforming) may nevertheless be developed with a use which is permitted within an O-1 district.

(c)

Minimum lot width:

(1)

Unsewered areas: One hundred fifty (150) feet.

(2)

Sewered areas: Seventy-five (75) feet.

(d)

Minimum front yard:

(1)

Arterial streets/road: One hundred (100) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(2)

Collector streets and other streets/roads: Eighty-five (85) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(e)

Minimum side yard: Twenty (20) feet.

(f)

Minimum rear yard: Forty (40) feet.

(g)

Maximum lot coverage by impervious surfaces: Fifty (50) percent.

(h)—(x)

Development standards common to most districts are listed under subsections 505(h)—(x).

(y)

Yards abutting railroads: Side yards and rear yards are not required adjacent to railroad rights-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)