This district consists primarily of land where agricultural activities may occur within the city. the intent of A-1 district is to preserve these areas in agriculture, forestry, rural residential and other limited yet compatible land uses.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the A-1 Agricultural District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, section 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and section 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Customary accessory structures and buildings associated with farming and related agricultural activities subject to Article VII section 6.00, except that the side and rear shall be at least 50 feet.

2.

Farms, as defined in section 2.00 of Article IV, and subject to section 9.00 of Article VII, except no temporary sawmills or chippers or booths or farm stands shall be allowed and the minimum lot size required in paragraph 12 of section 9.00 Article VII shall be three (3) acres.

3.

Stables, Private.

4.

Hobby Farms, as defined in section 2.00 of Article IV and subject to Section 2.00 of Article VIII.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detached Single-Family Residences as defined in section 2.00 of Article IV, subject to the provisions of section 1.04 herein.

2.

Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

3.

Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, section 10.00.

4.

Private Tennis Courts, subject to Article VIII, section 10.00.

5.

Residential Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, section 6.00.

6.

Satellite Dish Antennas.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Clubs.

2.

Country Clubs.

3.

Parks.

4.

Places of Worship.

5.

Public Buildings.

6.

Public Utility Services.

7.

Schools.

D.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Studios.

E.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage Sales or Yard Sales subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, sections 1.00, 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Farm Support Business.

2.

Livestock Sales.

3.

Stables, Commercial.

4.

Animal Hospitals.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Animal Shelters.

2.

Cemeteries, subject to Article VIII, section 7.00.

3.

Public Utility Facilities.

C.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Day Care Homes.

2.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, section 8.00.

3.

Special Events.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

*For all parcels of record that were less than 3.0 acres on May 15, 2006, as recorded in the Probate Court of the county in which the property is located, the minimum lot size shall be the parcel size. After May 15, 2006, a larger parcel may only be divided into less than 3.0 acre lots when such division is not considered to be a subdivision pursuant to Alabama law such as the testate conveyance of more than one part of a parcel of land to issue for homestead purposes.

** The minimum lot width at the building line for those lots less than 3.0 acres may be reduced by the Planning Commission to a minimum of 85 feet. In determining the appropriate lot width at the building line, the Planning Commission shall consider the size, shape, dimensions, and other relevant factors of the lot being considered.

*** The minimum yard setbacks for those lots less than 3.0 acres may be reduced by the Planning Commission to a minimum of 40 feet front se back, 45 feet rear setback, and 15 feet of the lot being considered.

**** Provide that if a single-family residence in existence on May 15, 2006 is destroyed by fire or natural disaster, another single-family residence of the same size or larger may be rebuilt in the same location.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

All public buildings shall have a front yard setback of fifty feet (50'). In all other residential districts, where permitted, public buildings shall have: a rear yard of thirty-five feet (35'), a side yard of thirty-five feet (35'), a maximum height of forty-five feet (45'), a maximum building area of fifty percent (50%) of the lot.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in § 1.05 of this Section. The Planning Commission or the Zoning Board of Adjustment may require additional buffer supplements.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

See subsection 1.02 of this Article; and, in Article IV, Definitions.

A.

Fowl and Livestock shall conform with the following provisions:

1.

Horses, cows, sheep goats, and swine shall be housed not less than one hundred and fifty feet (150') from any use permitted in any residential or business zone district, other than the owner's residence, with at least 15,000 square feet of lot area for each animal.

2.

Fowl, rabbits and other small animals shall be housed not less than one hundred feet (100') from any use permitted in any residential or business zone, other than the residence of the owner, with a maximum of twenty (20) such fowl or animals for every seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

B.

1. Administrative and Review Procedures, Article III.

2.

Definitions, Article IV.

3.

General Regulations, Article V.

4.

Supplemental Regulations, Article VII.

5.

Special Exception Uses, Article VIII.

6.

Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article IX.

7.

Sign Regulations, Article X.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide exclusive areas for low-density detached single-family residences, along with selected institutional and commercial uses that are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the E-1 Residential Estate District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Use.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Non-commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detached Single-Family Residences.

2.

Accessory Structures and Buildings, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.

3.

Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.

4.

Private Tennis Courts, subject to Article VIII, § 10.00.

5.

Satellite Dish.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

D.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage Sales or Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted, subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Community Centers/Civic Center.

2.

Country Clubs.

3.

Parks.

4.

Places of Worship.

5.

Public Buildings, subject to subsection 1.05 of this section.

6.

Public Utility Facilities.

7.

Schools.

C.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Day Care Homes.

2.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in Article VI, subsection 1.05.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide exclusive areas for low-density detached single-family residences, along with selected institutional and commercial uses that are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the E-2 Single-Family Estate Residential District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detaches Single-Family Residences.

2.

Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.

3.

Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

D.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage Sales or Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted, subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Community Centers/Civic Center.

2.

Country Clubs.

3.

Parks.

4.

Places of Worship.

5.

Public Buildings, subject to subsection 1.05 of this Article.

6.

Public Utility Facility.

7.

Schools.

B.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Day Care Homes.

2.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

C.

Agriculture. None.

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas for medium-density, detached, single-family residences, along with selected institutional and commercial uses that are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 single-family residential district. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Non-Commercial Greenhouse and Gardens.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detached Single - Family Residences.

2.

Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.

3.

Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

D.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

E.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.02 and 1.02.

A.

Agriculture. None.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Clubs.

2.

Community Centers/Civic Center.

3.

Country Clubs.

4.

Parks.

5.

Places of Worship.

6.

Public Buildings, subject to subsection 1.05 of this Article.

7.

Public Utility Facilities.

8.

Schools.

C.

Commercial Uses.

1.

(Reserved.)

2.

Day Care Homes.

3.

Bed and Breakfast Inns, subject to Article VIII, § 13.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in subsection 1.07, (B) of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas suitable for medium-density single-family residence along with selected institutional and commercial uses that are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 Single-Family Residential District. Similar uses to those listed below may be permitted subject to Article VIII, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detached Single-Family Residences.

2.

Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.

3.

Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

D.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

E.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may also be permitted subject to approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Agriculture. None

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Clubs.

2.

Community Centers/Civic Center.

3.

Country Clubs.

4.

Parks.

5.

Places of Worship.

6.

Public Buildings

7.

Public Utility Facilities.

8.

Schools.

C.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Day Care Homes.

2.

Bed and Breakfast Inns, subject to Article VIII, § 13.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in subsection 1.07 (B) of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas suitable for the development of single-family residences, duplexes and multi-family dwellings, along with selected institutional and commercial uses which are integrally related to the residential neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District. Similar uses may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration end Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses, and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Agriculture Uses.

1.

Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detached Single-Family Residences.

2.

Duplexes.

3.

Multi-Family Dwellings (Apartments).

4.

Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VIII, § 6.00.

5.

Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Group Care Homes.

2.

Public Utility Services.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may also be permitted subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Community Centers/Civic Centers.

2.

Country Clubs.

3.

Places of Worship.

4.

Public Buildings.

5.

Public Utility Facilities.

6.

Schools.

7.

Nursing Care Facility.

B.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Boarding House.

2.

Day Care Center.

3.

Clinic.

4.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article 6.06.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in subsection 1.07 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas suitable for Townhouse Residential Dwellings.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Due to the unique nature of the townhouse development and small lot sizes, no other use other than townhouse dwellings is permitted.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Corner Lots: Setbacks shall be the same on streets, roads or highways. Note: A site development plan is required for a Townhouse Development as described in Article III, subsection 2.01.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffet Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in subsection 1.07 (B) of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas suitable for the development of residential garden homes along with selected institutional and commercial uses which are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-5 Garden Home District:

A.

Agricultural Uses.

1.

Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.

B.

Residential Uses.

1.

Residential Garden Homes.

2.

Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Home Instruction.

2.

Public Utility Services

D.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage of Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

Corner Lots: Setbacks shall be the same on streets, roads, or highways.

Note: A Site Development Plan is required for all garden home developments as per Article subsection 2.02.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

No fence shall be permitted forward of the front building face of the house, other fences shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.

B.

No two homes constructed in this district shall be closer to one another than fifteen (15) feet.

C.

All utilities shall be placed underground.

D.

There shall be two (2) paved parking spaces provided for each dwelling, the depth of which shall be measured from the back of the curb. Twenty percent (20%) of the parking shall be dedicated to landscaping. There shall be no off-street parking along existing interior streets.

E.

Customary accessory buildings or structures, one (1) per lot, shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas suitable for Patio Homes along with accessory structures customarily associated with such development.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Residential Uses.

1.

Patio Homes.

2.

Accessory Structures and Buildings provided they are located in the rear yard only.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Service.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

B.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage or Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

Corner Lots: Setbacks shall be the same on streets, roads, and highways.

A Site Development Plan is required for each Patio Home Development as outlined in Article A subsection 2.02.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

To permit zero feet (0') lot line development, one side yard may be reduced to zero feet, provided a five-foot (5') easement of maintenance is reserved on the adjoining lot and buildings are separated by at least ten feet (10') and the adjoining lot is reserved for a patio home.

B.

No homes constructed in this District shall be connected.

C.

The required ten-foot side yard shall be kept perpetually free of permanent obstructions, accessory structures, walls and fences without gates.

D.

Privacy fences or walls may be placed on or along any lot lines provided that such fences or walls are not constructed in a manner so as to block any local lot drainage and provide gates or other openings are provided that will not restrict access for fire protection. An eight-foot maximum height limit will be permitted for privacy fences or walls located on or along any required side or rear yard.

E.

Each Patio Home shall have on its own lot one (1) yard not less than five hundred and twenty-five (525) square feet, reasonably secluded from view of streets or neighboring property.

F.

The exterior walls of the Patio Home, or any accessory structures located on the zero-foot side yard setback shall not project over the property line. Roof overhangs may penetrate maintenance and drainage easement of the adjacent lot a maximum of thirty (30) inches, provided the roof shall be so designed that water runoff shall be restricted to the drainage easement area.

G.

No windows, doors or other openings shall be permitted on the zero-foot sideline of any Patio Home unit.

H.

A perpetual drainage easement shall be provided between homes in this District and shall be approved by the City Engineer. Walls and fences may be located on or along this easement provided gates or other openings are provided which will not block local drainage and maintenance.

I.

Any subdivision developed in an R-6 District shall be on a tract of land not less than 5 acres of land.

J.

A foundation survey shall be required to ensure against encroachment.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas for Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Developments, free from other uses which are incompatible with the character and intent of this district.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Residential Uses.

1.

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Parks.

2.

Residential accessory structures and buildings, subject to park policy.

3.

Home Occupation, Home Instruction and Day Care Homes, all subject to established park policy concerning such uses.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Management Office.

2.

Recreational Facilities designed to serve the residents of the parks along with their guests.

C.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Retail convenience sales for residents of the park and their guests.

2.

Service facilities, such as laundromat, household storage buildings, refuse collection areas, and similar common service facilities designed and intended to serve only the residents of the park and their guests.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A Site Plan shall be prepared and submitted for each manufactured/mobile home park:

A.

The minimum site area shall be ten (10) contiguous acres, with access to a public street and fronts upon a dedicated street of not less than fifty feet (50').

B.

Each manufactured home lot shall have a minimum area of five thousand (5,000) square feet and a minimum width of fifty feet (50') at the front lot line.

C.

Each manufactured/mobile home lot shall be setback a minimum of thirty-five feet (35') from any park boundary line and ten (10) feet from any other lot line.

D.

Minimum Yard Setbacks:

Front: 25 Feet*

Rear: 10 Feet

Side: 10 Feet

- Road not dedicated - 50 feet from the centerline.

E.

No manufactured/mobile home may be located closer than twenty feet (20') from another, on an adjacent lot.

F.

The maximum density shall be six (6) manufactured/mobile homes per gross tract acre. (If not served by public water and sewer, a lower density may be required by the County Health Department).

G.

All the street lighting within the development shall be installed and maintained by the developer or the property owners.

H.

The location of all fire hydrants shall be coordinated with the City of Leeds Fire Department and City Engineer.

I.

All manufactured/mobile home park developments shall be provided with open/recreational space(s) measuring a minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet per manufactured/mobile home. Such spaces shall be consolidated into usable recreational areas.

J.

Garage or Yard Sales may be permitted, subject to manufactured/mobile home park policy. If no such policy exists, then such shall be subject to the provisions of Article VII, § 8.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

All manufactured/mobile homes shall be installed according to all the requirements of federal, state or local codes: and, these shall be completely skirted, with a weather-resistant material, within thirty (30) days from the date the home is moved into the park. Such weather-resistant material(s), as chosen by the owner or contractor. Should be painted or coated with some kind of outdoor water resistant paint or primer. The choice of color should be one, or more, that blends with the color(s) or the color-scheme of the Manufactured/Mobile home. Any loud or severely contrasting color should be avoided to eliminate the possibility of creating an eye sore. The earth tones and neutral colors are often good choices that lend harmony. All skirting shall be adequately vented.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A maximum of one hundred (100) square feet of storage area shall be provided for each space. Alternatively, park management may provide common storage lockers at an equivalent capacity. The permitted accessory structures on manufactured/mobile home spaces shall include all accessory structures permitted on the lots of single-family residences, except for private below-ground swimming pools and satellite dish antennas. Any accessory use shall not be permitted closer than five feet (5') from the rear and side boundaries of each space. Carports may be permitted in the front yard but shall not be permitted within (5') of the front building line. Carports shall not be permitted within five feet (5') of the rear and side boundaries of each space and twenty-five feet (25') from the front lot lines; and, in the case of a corner lot, twenty-five feet (25') from the lot lines adjacent to a street.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Two-way private, paved streets (maintained by the park management) shall be constructed to provide access to all manufactured/mobile home spaces, within the park. These streets shall be in conformance with the street standards of the City of Leeds. No manufactured/mobile home shall have its own access to a public street. All dead-end streets shall have turnarounds in conformance with the City's street standards. Each manufactured/mobile home shall have two (2) paved, off-street parking spaces. The location of all driveways shall be shown on the required Site Plan and approved by the City of Leeds Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Common recreational facilities and Laundromats shall be provided for the use of the residents and their guests only. All garbage/refuse collection facilities, with demarcated collection points, shall be the responsibility of park management.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The proposed development shall be designed, based upon a layout plan with architectural elements and appropriate landscaping. An adequate buffer, as described in the Buffer Matrix, landscaped and up-kept by the park management shall be maintained around the entire park. This buffer strip shall have no buildings or structures, of any kind, erected or maintained on it. (Refer to subsection 1.05 of this Article and Article VII, Supplemental Regulations, § 11.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

All signs shall conform to the provisions of Article X.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

All the yards shall be permanently landscaped and maintained with ground cover, trees and shrubs.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Each manufactured/mobile home should be provided with a deck or patio at least two hundred (200) square feet.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Fences shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, § 4.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To develop Manufactured (Mobile) Home Subdivisions, free from other uses that are incompatible with the character and intent of this district.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses are permitted:

A.

Residential Uses.

1.

Detached Single-Family occupied Manufactured/Mobile Homes located on individually owned lots.

2.

Customary Accessory Buildings and Structures permitted in other detached single-family residential districts subject to the same requirements.

3.

Non-Commercial Greenhouse and Gardens.

B.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.

C.

Temporary Uses.

1.

Garage or Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00. The proposed development shall be designed, based upon a layout plan with architectural elements and appropriate landscaping. An adequate buffer as described in the Buffer Matrix, landscaped and up-kept by the park management.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

Corner Lots: Setbacks shall be the same on both streets and roads.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

The minimum floor area shall be five hundred (500) square feet.

B.

Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each home. All streets and parking spaces shall conform to the standards established in the City of Leeds Subdivision Regulations.

C.

All homes shall be installed according to all requirements of federal, state or local codes. These shall be adequately vented and completely skirted, with weather-resistant material, within thirty (30) days from the date the home is moved on a lot.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The layout plans for all manufactured/mobile home subdivisions shall reflect the seal of an Alabama Registered Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor and submitted to the City of Leeds Planning Commission for review and approval of construction. This site plan shall include the following:

A.

Area and dimensions of the overall site.

B.

Number of lots, including the dimensions and layout of all lots.

C.

Assessment of drainage conditions by an Alabama Registered Professional Engineer.

D.

Location, size and proposed layout of all utilities.

E.

Street plan, including all off-street parking.

F.

Assessment of traffic conditions, including any proposed measures needed to rectify problems where they exist.

G.

Location and type of all street lighting.

H.

Location of all fire hydrants.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

All manufactured/mobile homes shall be individually owned.

B.

The subdivision shall be in full compliance with all the applicable provisions of the Leeds Subdivision Regulations.

C.

All access points shall be controlled through the review of the site plans submitted to the City of Leeds Planning Commission on each manufactured/mobile home subdivision plat.

D.

The subdivision shall be served by water, sanitary sewer and adequate drainage facilities; and such plans shall be submitted to the City Zoning Administrator, the City Engineer and the Planning Commission for review.

E.

The need for buffers shall be determined during the site plan review process and the type and width of buffers shall be determined on an individual basis by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas suitable for office and professional buildings, along with selected commercial and institutional uses which are deemed to be compatible with the professional office environment.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the O-1 Office Building District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsections 2.11 Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Banks or Financial Services.

2.

Business of Professional Offices. *

3.

Business Support Service.

4.

Commercial Parking.

5.

Commercial Schools.

6.

Personal Services.

Office buildings exceeding 2,500 square feet in area may use up to ten percent (10%) of such space for commercial and personal service oriented activities.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Service.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may also be permitted subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Broadcast Studios.

2.

Clinics.

3.

Day Care Centers.

4.

Funeral Homes.

5.

Nursing Care facilities, subject to Article VIII, § 6.00.

6.

Restaurants, Fast Food, subject to Article VIII, § 4.00.

7.

Restaurants, Standard.

8.

Studios.

9.

Special Events.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Buildings.

2.

Public Utility Facilities.

3.

Places of Worship.

4.

Parks

5.

Schools.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be observed:

Corner Lots: Shall have the same setbacks on both streets and roads.

* Rear yard may be reduced to fifteen feet (15') if the adjoining property is zoned commercial or light industrial.

** If the adjoining property is zoned commercial or light industrial, interior side yard setbacks may be reduced to zero feet (0'), provided that all portions of the side of the structure are enclosed with a fire proof wall of four (4) hour construction, without any openings on such wall. If the structure is not built to the side lot line, a minimum setback of at least ten feet (10') shall be maintained.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

See Section 1.07 (B) of this Article; and,

A.

Rear Yard may be reduced to fifteen (15') if the adjoining property is zoned commercial or light industrial.

B.

If the adjoining property is zoned commercial or light industrial, interior side yard setbacks may be reduced to zero feet (0'), provided that all portions of the side of the structure are enclosed with a fireproof wall of four (4) hour fire construction, without any openings on such wall. If the structure is not built to the side lot line, a minimum setback of a least ten feet (10') shall be maintained.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Refer to subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

See Section 1.07 (B) this Article; and,

A.

Each primary establishment located in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District shall have a service yard (or yards) adequate for handling waste and garbage and the unloading of vehicles. Such service yard(s) shall be paved, have access to a public street or alley, and be located on the rear or side of the primary structure.

B.

No exterior lighting fixture, including lighting for parking areas, walkways, general illumination or any other purposes except signs shall exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height measured from the ground and shall be constructed and placed in such a manner so as to direct the beam of light away from any adjacent areas.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To establish and preserve a retail business district convenient to the public which is suitable for a wide range of retail and service areas usually found along major streets and thoroughfares and downtown areas.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the B-2 General Business District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Bakeries, Minor.

2.

Banks and Financial Institutions.

3.

Business or Professional Offices.

4.

Business Support Services.

5.

Clinics.

6.

Schools, Commercial.

7.

Convenience Stores.

8.

Day Care Centers.

9.

Entertainment, Indoor.

10.

General Retail, Indoor.

11.

Grocery Stores/Supermarkets.

12.

Home Improvement Centers.

13.

Personal Services.

14.

Printing Establishments, Minor.

15.

Restaurants, Standard.

16.

Studios.

17.

Vehicle Repair, Minor.

18.

New Vehicle Sales or Rental.

19.

Reserved.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-06-02, § 1, 6-19-17)

The following uses may also be permitted subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.02 and 1.02.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Animal hospitals, no outside kennels or runs shall be permitted.

2.

Car Washes.

3.

Funeral Homes.

4.

Gasoline Service stations.

5.

General Retail, Unenclosed.

6.

Hotels or motels, including Restaurant and/or Liquor Lounge as incidental uses.

7.

Liquor Lounge, free-standing.

8.

Restaurants, Fast Food, subject to Article VIII, § 4.00.

9.

Shopping Centers, subject to Article VIII, § 3.00.

10.

Repair Garages.

11.

Payday Loan.

12.

Car Title Loan.

13.

Gold and Silver Brokers.

14.

Tattoo parlor.

15.

Pawn shop.

16.

Vape shop.

17.

Tobacco Shop.

18.

Used Automobile Sales.

19.

Self-Storage Facilities.

20.

Special Events.

21.

Short-Term Rentals - AO2024-05-01.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Community Centers/Civic Centers.

2.

Hospitals.

3.

Parks.

4.

Places of Worship.

5.

Public Buildings.

6.

Public Utility Facilities.

7.

Schools.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-06-02, § 1, 6-19-17)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall apply:

Minimum Lot Size: None specified, although lots shall be of adequate width and size to accommodate the proposed as well as provide adequate space with for required parking, buffers, (where required) and any service and storage areas.

Minimum Lot Width: None specified, although lots shall be of adequate width to accommodate the proposed use as well as provide adequate space for required parking, buffers (where required) storage and service yards.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Section 1.07 (B) of this Article; and,

A.

Each primary establishment located in the B-2 General Business District shall have a service yard (or yards) adequate for handling waste and garbage and the loading and unloading of vehicles. Such service yard(s) shall be paved, have access to a public street or alley, and be located on the rear or side of the primary structure.

B.

No exterior lighting fixture, including parking areas, walkways, general illumination or any other purposes except signs, shall exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height as measured from the ground and shall be constructed and placed in such a manner so as to direct the beam of light away from any adjacent areas.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

This district shall contain a wide range of commercial establishments, lodging accommodations, vehicle sales/service; amusement/recreation uses and selected office/institutional uses, on sites with a high degree of visibility to the travelling public.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses shall be permitted in the B-3 Tourist Commercial District.

Similar uses to those listed below may be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Entertainment, Indoor.

2.

Gasoline Service Stations.

3.

General Retail, Enclosed.

4.

Offices and Professional Buildings.

5.

Personal Services.

6.

Restaurants, Standard.

7.

Restaurants, Fast Food, subject to Article VIII, § 4.00.

8.

Grocery Stores/Supermarkets.

9.

Convenience Stores.

10.

Vehicle Sales or Rental.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may also be permitted subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Campgrounds.

2.

General Retail, Unenclosed.

3.

Hotels or Motels.

4.

Truck Stops.

5.

Mini-Warehouses.

6.

Shopping Centers, subject to Article VIII, § 3.00.

7.

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Sales.

8.

Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Major.

9.

Repair Garage, Minor and Major.

10.

Recreation.

11.

Rent-All Establishment.

12.

Special Events.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Parks.

2.

Public Buildings, subject to subsection 1.05 of this Article.

3.

Public Utility Facilities.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:

Corner Lots: Setbacks shall be the same on both streets and roads.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

See Section 1.07, (B) of this Article; and,

A.

Each primary establishment located in the B-3 Tourist Commercial District shall have a service yard (or yards) adequate for handling waste and garbage and the loading and unloading of vehicles. Such service yard(s) shall be paved, have access to a public street or alley and be located on the rear or side of the primary structure.

B.

No exterior lighting fixture, including parking areas, walkways, general illumination or any other purpose (except signs), shall exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height, measured from the ground to the highest point on the lighting fixture, All light fixtures shall be constructed and placed in a manner so as to direct the beam of light away from adjacent areas.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

This district consists of areas where limited industrial uses are permitted. The district encourages employment centers with a large degree of environmental impact. Principal industrial activities include light manufacturing, industrial services, warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution services, as well as administrative and office facilities related to uses permitted and selected commercial uses consistent with the light industrial environment.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Industrial Uses.

1.

Construction Services.

2.

Industrial Parks, subject to Article VIII, § 11.00.

3.

Industry, Light.

4.

Maintenance Services.

5.

Research Facilities.

6.

Truck Terminals.

7.

Vehicle and equipment sales, Major.

8.

Warehousing, wholesaling and Distribution. See Article IV, Section 2.00, Definitions.

9.

Industrial Park, subject to Article VIII, § 11.00.

B.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Animal.

2.

Bakeries, Minor.

3.

Business Support Services.

4.

Business or Professional Offices.

5.

Farm Support Business.

6.

Garage, Repair.

7.

Gasoline Service Stations.

8.

General Retail, Unenclosed.

9.

Home Improvement Centers.

10.

Self-Storage Facilities, subject to Article VIII, § 9.00.

11.

Printing Establishment, Minor.

12.

Transmission Towers, (Commercial) subject to Article VIII, § 12.00.

13.

Vehicle Repairs, Both Minor and Major, See Article IV, Definitions.

C.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted upon approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Airports, including heliports.

2.

Kennels.

3.

Special Events.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Animal Shelters.

2.

Cemeteries.

3.

Military Installations.

4.

Parks.

5.

Pet Cemeteries.

6.

Public Buildings.

7.

Public Utility Facilities.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be observed:

Minimum Lot Size: None specified, although lots shall be of adequate width and size to accommodate the proposed as well as provide adequate space with for required parking, buffers, (where required) and any service and storage areas.

Minimum Lot Width: None specified, although lots shall be of adequate width to accommodate the proposed use as well as provide adequate space for required parking, buffers (where required) storage and service yards.

Corner Lots: Setbacks shall be the same on streets, roads and highways.

* Rear Yard may be reduced to fifteen feet (if the adjoining property is zoned industrial.

** If the adjoining property is zoned industrial, interior side yard setbacks may be reduced to zero feet (0'), provided that all portions of the side of the structure are enclosed with an un-pierced firewall in compliance with City Building Codes. In addition, if the structure is not built to the side lot line, a minimum setback of at least fifteen feet (15') shall be maintained.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

As described in the Buffer Matrix and subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

See Section 1.07 (B) of this Article, plus:

A.

Any outside storage, material storage yards, etc. shall be screened to an adequate height so as to conceal the contents from public view.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

To provide areas where heavy industrial uses are permitted. This district encourages employment centers where a potentially moderate to high degree of environmental impact uses can be located, including light and heavy industrial and manufacturing activities.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Industrial Uses.

1.

Bakeries, Major.

2.

Industrial Parks, subject to Article VIII, § 11.00.

3.

Industries, Light.

4.

Manufacturing, General.

5.

Printing Establishment, Major.

6.

Warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution.

B.

Institutional Uses.

1.

Public Utility Services.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The following uses may be permitted, subject to approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.

A.

Industrial Uses.

1.

Industries, Heavy.

2.

Recycling Plants.

3.

Salvage Yards.

4.

Sanitary Landfills.

5.

Special Events.

B.

Commercial Uses.

1.

Animal Hospitals.

2.

Public Utility Facilities.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the area and dimensional regulations listed below shall be observed:

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

See § 1.00, subsection 1.05 of this Article.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Any outside storage, material yards, etc. areas shall be screened to an adequate height to conceal the contents from public view.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

This district serves as an interim zone for areas annexed into the City. The MR District seeks to protect these newly annexed areas until such time as comprehensive city zoning can be applied to them.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

On the effective date of annexation, all newly annexed property shall be zoned MR Municipal Reserve District.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Following the City Council's adoption of the annexation, the Planning Commission shall initiate proceedings to rezone property from the MR District to any other district contained within this Ordinance. In determining the most appropriate zone(s), the Planning Commission shall duly consider the following items, among others:

A.

The Comprehensive Plan or a study of the annexed area(s).

B.

The desires of the property owners in the area(s) subject to zoning.

C.

The purposes and considerations of zoning as contained in this Ordinance as well as the Code of Alabama, 1975, § 11-52-72 and as it may be amended.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

All uses in existence at the time of annexation may lawfully continue under the provisions of the MR District. However, all proposed new uses, on property that is currently zoned MR Municipal Reserve District, shall be brought to the City Planning Commission for review and final approval. Until such time as the City zoning is assigned, all applications shall be subject to the uses permitted in the zone or zones assigned to the subject property along with all criteria and requirements.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

All annexation Ordinances enacted by the City of Leeds shall include the provision that the property shall be temporarily zoned MR, Municipal Reserve District. A copy of the annexation Ordinance shall be made available to the City Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission for action.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-01-01, §§ a, b, 1-9-2017)

As described in the Buffer Matrix.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The intent of the Planned Community Development District (PCD) is to encourage the master planning of mixed use development for larger tracts of land and to coordinate such development as to manage the impacts of development on the provision of city services and infrastructure, to facilitate planning, design, and development of master planned communities that will preserve and protect natural resources and mitigate negative environmental effects through use of innovative development techniques that will permit flexible patterns of compatible land uses and densities, and to provide for the consideration of any land uses not otherwise specified elsewhere in the Leeds Zoning Ordinance. The PCD district encourages imaginative uses of open space, promotes higher standards in design and construction, and furthers the purposes of the Leeds City Master Plan.

Further, it is the intent of this district to:

A.

Permit flexible and imaginative design to accommodate planned associations of uses developed as integral land use units that allow for and encourage large scale master planning of commercial, light industrial, and residential uses in both exclusive use areas and town center forms of development which may incorporate a vertical mix of commercial and residential uses.

B.

Permit a variety of uses, building forms, building relationships, and architectural styles, while promoting preservation and enhancement of existing natural landscape features.

C.

Establish Specific Development Standards that may permit a variety of development types and densities offset by conservation of natural resources as well as undisturbed and developed open space, and to establish development criteria that will govern development of the PCD and may deviate from other development regulations of the City, upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, hereinafter referred to as "the Commission," of the Master Development Plan and final approval by the City Council.

D.

Upon approval of the Master Development Plan by the City Council, provide the developer with reasonable assurance of ultimate approval while at the same time providing City officials with reasonable assurance that the development will be undertaken in the manner described in the approved Master Development Plan.

E.

Permit the consideration of planned land use districts consisting of Planned Detached and Attached Dwellings (PR1), Planned Multiple Dwellings (PR2), Planned Commercial (PC), and Planned Industrial (PI) allowing the land uses as set forth in this Section 18.00.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Pre-Application. The owner(s) or the duly appointed representative(s) of a tract(s) of land shall submit a preliminary PCD application to the Zoning Administrator. Within thirty (30) days after submission, the Commission shall conduct a pre-application conference, which may be at a regular or special called meeting. The intent of the pre-application conference is to provide an opportunity for the Commission and City Staff to meet with the applicant and discuss the preliminary application and provide comments to the developer. While the conference shall be a public meeting, it shall not be a public hearing.

The Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing of any comments from city officials within fifteen (15) business days after the pre-application conference. No comments to the applicant by the Commission or City staff shall be considered a denial or approval of the preliminary application or part thereof.

B.

Review by the Planning Commission. The PCD application shall be reviewed as an amendment to the zoning ordinance and map as stipulated in Article III, Sections 7.00 and 8.00 of this Zoning Ordinance, except as otherwise provided herein.

After the pre-application conference, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator a complete PCD application in the form of a Master Development Plan and Specific Development Standards in compliance with the requirements of this Section 19.00 together with the fee as prescribed in the City Fee Schedule. The City shall determine if the application is complete within five (5) working days after receipt thereof. The City Clerk shall not schedule the public hearing before the Commission until the City determines that a complete application has been submitted.

Upon the applicant's submission to the City of a complete application, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the application to the Commission and shall set a public hearing within thirty (30) days thereafter at a regular or special called meeting of the Commission.

The Commission shall have sixty (60) days, from the date of its public hearing on said application, to submit a report on the application to the City Council. If the Commission fails to submit a report within said sixty (60) day period, and unless the applicant agrees in writing to an extension of said period, the Commission's report to the City Council shall be deemed to have approved the PCD application.

C.

City Council Approval. The application and the report of the Commission shall be submitted to the City Council for approval.

Approval of the PCD Application including the Master Development Plan by the City Council shall not constitute acceptance or approval of future plat submissions. Approval and adoption of the Master Development Plan by the City Council shall constitute an amendment to the City of Leeds Master Plan and zoning map. Under no circumstances shall an applicant be granted development approval before a Master Development Plan is approved.

Approval of the PCD application by the City Council shall include approval of the Specific Development Standards, which may be permitted to deviate from the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, and which shall govern development in the PCD. The applicable section of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations in effect as of the date of approval of the PCD shall apply only in those matters that the Specific Development Standards do not address. Under no circumstances shall an applicant be granted development approval before Specific Development Standards are approved.

D.

Application. The Master Development Plan and Specific Development Standards shall include the following written statements and any maps necessary to show the following information:

1.

(Reserved.)

2.

A vicinity map of appropriate scale, which shows the boundaries of the property in relation to the surrounding area.

3.

A legal description of the total site subject to the proposed PCD zoning.

4.

A PCD District map at an appropriate scale that shows the direction of north and the locations of the PCD land use districts.

5.

An environmental features map that shows 100-year regulatory floodplains and floodways, streams and other bodies of water, other significant natural features and the topography of the property at a minimum of 10-foot intervals.

6.

Planning objectives for the PCD outlining how the planned community development will accomplish objectives not otherwise attainable through the conventional zoning districts of the city.

7.

A conceptual street and pedestrian circulation plan illustrating the locations of existing streets to remain and the general location of proposed collector and arterial streets.

8.

Development objectives and strategies that include a conceptual open space plan for the PCD that create an open space and pedestrian circulation network and provide a conceptual plan for the location of undisturbed and open space areas.

9.

Environmental Objectives, Strategies, and Performance Standards for conservation, management, alteration, and treatment of:

USGS blue-line streams and associated riparian buffers.

Slopes, including slope stability.

Flood-prone areas.

Storm water management and erosion control.

Reforestation and conservation of existing forests and wooded areas.

10.

Proposed protective and/or restrictive covenants, conditions, and charters, if any.

11.

A statement and any plans regarding any proposed security points for the control of access from public streets.

12.

The locations of existing and proposed utilities and any provisions or plans to provide adequate utilities to serve the development including water and sewer and others.

13.

A traffic study that quantifies the impact of the PCD.

14.

Specific Development Standards that detail the following:

15.

A quantitative description of the proposed PCD District in its entirety that summarizes the acreage for each type of land use, the maximum number of anticipated residential dwelling units by type of dwelling, and the location of all proposed public/community facilities and other lands dedicated for public purposes, in each of the individual PCD land use districts.

16.

A conceptual development schedule in five-year increments that projects the number of dwelling units to be constructed.

The Specific Development Standards shall reflect, to the greatest extent possible, the policies, regulations, and ordinances of the City while allowing the flexibility required to achieve the intent of the PCD.

(Ord. No. 2017-01-01, §§ a, b, 1-9-2017)

A.

Minimum land area for the establishment of a PCD shall be five hundred (500) contiguous acres.

B.

At least ten (10) percent of the gross acreage of the PCD shall be left as undisturbed open space, preserved in its natural state except for clearing of diseased vegetation and invasive species, and the clearing of underbrush for the installation of walkways and trails. Neither existing water surface area nor streets shall be included in the undisturbed open space calculation.

An additional fifteen (15) percent or more of the gross acreage of the PCD shall be devoted to developed open space and shall be distributed throughout the PCD in relation to the dwelling units of the residents they are intended to serve.

The minimum dimension of all open space areas shall be fifty (50) linear feet in order to qualify. All such undisturbed open space and developed open space may be included in the computation of density within any applicable land use district within the PCD.

C.

All off-street parking areas in excess of eight thousand (8,000) square feet shall contain landscaped islands that comprise at least ten (10) percent of the parking area and the perimeter of the parking area shall be separated from adjacent public rights-of-way by a perimeter planting of at least fifteen (15) feet in width. Required landscaped areas may be used to attain storm water infiltration if such practices meet landscaping standards of the approved Master Development Plan and Specific Development Standards.

D.

The layout of the street network and design of internal streets shall provide for connectivity, context-sensitive design and multi-modal accessibility.

E.

Low Impact Development/Green Infrastructure Storm water management practices shall be considered, among other methods for storm water management.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Intent. To provide flexibility in the development of attached and detached dwellings and other uses compatible with the neighborhood.

B.

Density. Maximum overall residential gross density shall not exceed three (3.0) dwelling units per acre of the total aggregate gross area of the PR1 Districts of the PCD, although specific portions of one or more PR1 Districts may exceed this overall maximum density.

C.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Attached and Detached Dwellings.

2.

Golf courses.

3.

Home occupations.

4.

Residential information offices/sales pavilions, trailers and sales centers (including model homes).

5.

Parks, playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, equestrian areas and related uses, open spaces, passive recreation areas and similar recreation uses.

6.

Neighborhood recycling collection point within a Neighborhood Convenience Retail and Service area.

7.

Public and private utility service uses.

8.

Accessory structures associated with any uses listed above.

D.

Conditional Uses.

1.

Amphitheaters.

2.

Assisted and independent living facilities (together with ancillary neighborhood, retail, service and office uses customarily found in such facilities).

3.

Day care facilities.

4.

Multiple dwellings.

5.

Municipal/civic uses.

6.

Neighborhood Convenience Retail and Service Uses, including fitness centers.

7.

Places of worship.

8.

Modular wastewater treatment facilities.

9.

Public and private schools.

10.

Community meeting centers.

11.

Museums; libraries; art galleries and other similar uses.

E.

Special Exception Uses.

1.

Communications towers.

2.

Electric power substations.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Intent. To provide areas for apartments and other uses compatible with a high-density residential environment.

B.

Density. Maximum overall residential gross density shall not exceed eight (8) dwelling units per acre of the total aggregate gross area of the PR2 Districts of the PCD.

C.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Multiple dwellings and accessory uses.

2.

All Permitted and Conditional Uses allowed in PR1 District.

D.

Conditional Uses.

1.

Modular wastewater treatment facilities.

E.

Special Exception Uses.

1.

Communications towers.

2.

Electric power substations.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Intent. To provide areas for mixed residential, retail commercial and service uses compatible with community and regional shopping districts.

B.

Density. The maximum percentage of impervious surfaces shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent for each lot or parcel or each group of lots and parcels developed as a unified development site, with the exception of a Town Center, in which the maximum percentage of impervious surfaces shall not exceed ninety (90) percent. Sites with impervious surfaces in excess of eighty (80) percent may employ storm water practices at the margins that capture and infiltrate storm water.

C.

Permitted Uses (which may be mixed horizontally and/or vertically within the same physical structure).

Retail, office, service and residential uses, including but not limited to:

1.

Assisted living facilities.

2.

Auto dealerships.

3.

Auto parts store.

4.

Bakery, where all baked goods are sold on the premises.

5.

Banks and other lending institutions.

6.

Barber or beauty shops.

7.

Commercial recreation, entertainment and amusement facilities.

8.

Convenience stores.

9.

Copy and business service centers.

10.

Day care centers.

11.

Department stores.

12.

Domestic equipment rental.

13.

Drug stores.

14.

Dry cleaning outlets.

15.

Flex Buildings.

16.

Furniture stores.

17.

Gasoline service stations.

18.

Grocery stores.

19.

Home improvement centers.

20.

Hospitals.

21.

Minor auto repair.

22.

Motels or hotels.

23.

Motion picture theatres.

24.

Multi-story, Attached Dwellings.

25.

Multiple dwellings located above the first floor of a building.

26.

Neighborhood service facilities.

27.

Nursery.

28.

Nursing homes.

29.

Office buildings.

30.

Parks, playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, open spaces, passive recreation areas and similar recreation uses.

31.

Professional offices occupied by physicians, dentists, surgeons, attorneys, architects, engineers and other similar professions.

32.

Private Clubs.

33.

Places of worship.

34.

Public and private schools.

35.

Public buildings.

36.

Radio and TV stations (no antennas).

37.

Recycling collection point.

38.

Regional shopping malls.

39.

Restaurants.

40.

Retail outlet centers.

41.

Schools.

42.

Self-service storage facilities.

43.

Shopping centers.

44.

Town Centers.

45.

Veterinary clinics.

46.

Public utility service and accessory structures associated with any uses listed above.

47.

Other similar commercial uses that would be compatible with any uses listed above.

D.

Conditional Uses.

1.

Modular wastewater treatment facilities.

E.

Special Exception Uses.

1.

Electric power substations.

2.

Communications towers.

3.

Special Events.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

Intent. To provide areas for storage, distribution and light manufacturing.

B.

Density. Maximum percentage of impervious surfaces shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total gross area of the PI Districts of the PCD.

C.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Bakery.

2.

Bottling plant.

3.

Flex buildings.

4.

Contractor storage yards.

5.

Dry Cleaning Plants.

6.

Farm and heavy machinery and equipment sales.

7.

Janitorial and maintenance service.

8.

Laundry and dry cleaning plants.

9.

Light industrial, fabricating, processing, assembling and manufacturing uses.

10.

Major auto repair.

11.

Parks, playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, open spaces, passive recreation areas and similar recreation uses.

12.

Printing establishments.

13.

Recycling centers.

14.

Woodworking shops.

15.

Warehouse/distribution facilities.

16.

Water or liquid storage tanks.

17.

All Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses (other than Attached or Detached Dwellings or Multiple Dwellings) allowed in the PC District.

D.

Conditional Uses.

1.

Modular wastewater treatment facilities.

E.

Special Exception Uses.

1.

Communications towers.

2.

Electric power substations.

3.

Wastewater treatment plants.

4.

Special Events.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

It is the intent to provide for flexibility in the development of the approved Master Development Plan, and to allow minor changes in the approved Master Development Plan without any additional approvals. Accordingly, additional approvals shall be required only for major changes as defined herein. Any changes in the approved Master Development Plan (including major changes, minor changes or any variances) requested by any party other than the developer must be approved in writing by the developer prior to any action being taken by the City.

B.

Major change. A "major change" in the approved Master Development Plan shall be defined as:

1.

A change in the conceptual open space plan or a change in land use district boundaries; except minor changes necessary to align the boundaries with final locations of roads and other rights-of-way, topographic features and similar adjustments that could not be anticipated at the time of approval based upon preliminary data.

2.

Addition of adjacent property in any amount to the approved PCD.

3.

Any addition to the number of dwelling units to the approved PCD.

4.

Any change to the Specific Development Standards of the approved PCD.

C.

Whenever the developer of the PCD and the owner of the subject property shall request a major change in the approved Master Development Plan or Specific Development Standards, the developer shall file an application for change that shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Subsections 15.02.B-C.

D.

Any other changes shall be considered "minor changes" and shall not require any additional approvals, other than the plat approval that shall be obtained through the typical plat approval procedures of the City.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

No amendment or modification of this Zoning Ordinance or the city's Subdivision Regulations, other than mandated by federal or state law, shall be effective as to any PCD approval issued prior to such amendment or modification, it being intended that the PCD shall continue to be developed in accordance with the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations in effect at the time of such approval of the PCD, subject to the approved Master Development Plan or Specific Development Standards.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

A.

The City shall only issue building permits after the architectural control committee of the PCD has approved the plans and a copy of the approval is submitted to the City, as applicable.

B.

Conditional Uses. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all uses listed as Conditional Uses in Subsections 18.04 through 18.07 herein shall require a public hearing before the Commission and approval by the City Council in accordance with the following:

1.

A minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the regularly scheduled Commission meeting at which the conditional use is to be considered, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator:

The name, address and signature of the property owner and agent of the property owner, if any;

The address of the property under consideration;

The approved PCD land use district designation and existing land use, if any, of the concerned property;

The proposed Conditional Use;

A vicinity map showing the location of the subject property;

A site plan, drawn at appropriate scale, showing the property boundaries and site layout, including property dimensions, rights-of-way, easements, existing and proposed structures and their uses, setbacks, off-street parking and loading, circulation, screening, buffers and landscaping, existing and proposed topography, property lines, parking and loading areas and points of ingress and egress;

The names and addresses of adjacent property owners as shown on the most recent records of the County's Tax Assessor's Office: and

A fee as prescribed in the City Fee Schedule.

2.

Notice shall be given as prescribed in Article III, § 5.03.

3.

Upon receipt of the Commission's recommendation regarding the conditional use, the City Clerk shall schedule and advertise the conditional use for a public hearing before the City Council.

4.

Limit on Re-hearing. When the City Council denies a conditional use request, the Commission shall not consider the same request for a period of six (6) months.

5.

Special Exception Uses. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all uses listed as Special Exception Uses in Subsections 18.04 through 18.07 herein shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with Article III, Section 6.00 of this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

The Architectural Review Committee, if applicable, shall consist of one member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, one member of the Inspection Services staff and three public members, at least one shall be a business or property owner located in the PCD.

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Surety shall be posted in accordance with City of Leeds Subdivision regulations

(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)

Within an Inst-1 Institutional District, a building or land shall be used only for the following purposes:

A.

Churches, including all structures and/or uses normal and incidental thereto.

B.

Public elementary and high schools, and private or parochial elementary and high schools having curricula approximately the same as ordinarily given in public schools.

C.

Public playgrounds and parks.

D.

Signs as permitted in, and only in accordance with the regulations of this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-2017)

A.

Charitable Bingo.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-2017)

In all the above permitted uses, the area and dimensional regulations set forth below shall be observed:

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front: 35 feet

Rear: 35 feet

Side: 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-2017)

When land in an Institutional-1 District is sold or leased to a party other than a public institution, no construction, alteration, or change of use shall be permitted on said land until it shall have been reclassified in another zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-2017)

All newly established uses shall further provide a buffer strip (in accordance with Buffer Matrix of this Ordinance) along any side or rear property line which abuts a residential zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. A), 6-19-2017)

Within an Inst-2 Institutional District, a building or land shall be used only for the following purposes:

A.

Business colleges and trade schools.

B.

Charitable and philanthropic organizations.

C.

Colleges and universities.

D.

Convalescent and nursing homes and homes for the aged.

E.

Convents and monasteries.

F.

Day nurseries and kindergartens.

G.

Fire stations.

H.

Government buildings used exclusively by the Federal, State, County, or Municipal government for public purposes except for garages, repair or storage yards, warehouses and buildings used or intended to be used as correctional or penal institutions for housing prisoners, for industrial type operations, or for operations requiring frequent movement of heavy trucks.

I.

Hospitals.

J.

Libraries, community centers, private parks, museums, art galleries, legitimate theaters, etc.

K.

Lodges, fraternal and social organizations, headquarters for Scout and other youth organizations, YMCA and YWCA facilities.

L.

Membership clubs not operated for profit.

M.

Stadiums, coliseums and assembly halls owned by non-profit organizations or by State, County or Municipal government.

N.

Transitional homes.

O.

Signs as permitted in, and only in accordance with the regulations of this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. B), 6-19-2017)

In all the above permitted uses, the area and dimensional regulations set forth below shall be observed:

A.

Minimum Yard Requirements:

Front: 35 feet

Rear: 35 feet*

Side: 35 feet**

*Rear yard may be reduced to fifteen (15) feet if the adjoining property is zoned Commercial, Industrial or Utilities.

**If the adjoining property is zoned Commercial, Industrial, Utilities, or Institutional-3, interior side yard setbacks may be reduced to zero (0) feet; however, if the structure is not built to the side lot line, a minimum setback of at least ten (10) feet shall be maintained.

B.

All setback requirements of the Buffer Matrix shall be applicable as appropriate to any given development, use, or element thereof.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. B), 6-19-2017)

When land in an Institutional-2 District is sold or leased to a party other than a public institution, no construction, alteration, or change of use shall be permitted on said land until it shall have been reclassified in another zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2017-06-01, § 1(Exh. B), 6-19-2017)