Lyons City Zoning Code

The establishment of a new use on a lot which is either vacant or used for a purpose not subject to site plan review purposes on property which has an area of 20,000 square feet or more.

The construction of a building on an existing industrial site when that building has a floor area of 1,200 square feet or more.

The expansion of a building on an existing industrial site when the floor area of the expansion is 1,200 square feet or more.

Locations, dimensions, and setbacks from property lines, of all proposed buildings and of existing buildings proposed to remain on the site.

Location, surfacing and width of all driveways and internal access roads, and the location and surfacing of off-street parking and loading areas. Number of parking spaces and a design plan for parking and circulation areas.

Lot dimensions and total lot area.

Location, dimensions, and purposes of all easements.

Proposed locations for all utility lines.

Proposals for the handling of drainage.

Location and specific purpose of all areas to be set aside for open space and recreation.

Plan for buffering, screening, fencing and landscaping.

Proposal for exterior lighting.

Proposal for the location, size, materials, and method of illumination of all signs.

Vehicular access to and from the site is adequate to serve the use and will not result in traffic related problems on the street network in the immediate surrounding area.

Off-street parking areas are suitable in terms of size and location to serve the proposed use.

The size, design, and operating characteristics of the intended use are reasonably compatible with surrounding development.

The utilities and drainage facilities intended to serve the proposed use are adequate to accommodate the proposed use and reasonably compatible with the surrounding area.

The proposed buffering, screening, fencing and landscaping are adequate to assure compatibility with the surrounding area.

Increasing the required lot size, lot width, or setbacks from all property lines.

Limiting the height, size, or location of a building or other structure.

Controlling the location, number and size of vehicle access points.

Increasing the number of off-street parking and loading spaces, and changing the location of parking and loading areas.

Requiring fencing, screening, or landscaping to protect adjacent or nearby properties.

Limiting the number, size, location and lighting of signs.

Expanding or limiting the use of exterior lighting.

Providing or upgrading internal improvements such as utilities, drainage improvements, streets, curbs, gutters, and walkways.

Other conditions similar to the above which are consistent with this title, other city ordinances, and the policies of the comprehensive plan.

The city may require that the applicant for a site plan review furnish the city with a performance bond or similar contractual arrangement of up to the value of the cost of the improvement to be guaranteed by such bond, in order to assure that the site plan is completed according to the plans as approved by the city.

Application. Two copies of an application and site plan for a use requiring site plan review shall be submitted to the city manager. A filing fee shall accompany an application for a site plan review. The filing fee shall be in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. The city shall not accept the application until the city manager determines that it is complete.

Planning Commission Review and Action. After acceptance of the plan review application, it shall be reviewed and acted upon by the planning commission. The commission shall consider the site plan review application at a public meeting to be held within 35 days of application acceptance. The commission shall take action on the application within 35 days of the initial public meeting.

Notice. Notice of the planning commission meeting to consider the site plan review application shall be mailed to owners of all property located within 300 feet of the property for which the site plan review pertains.

Appeals. The planning commission decision on a site plan review may be appealed to the city council in accordance with the provisions of LMC § 18.55.030. All appeals shall require public hearings to be conducted in accordance with the requirements of LMC § 18.55.040. The city council hearing shall take place within 35 days of the date of appeal. The city council decision shall be made within 35 days of the date when the public hearing is closed.

Buffer. A buffer shall be provided on each side of a property which abuts a lot which is within a SFR or MFR zone. The buffer shall be a minimum of five feet in width. The buffer shall contain a continuous fence or wall a minimum of five feet in height, supplemented with landscape planting, so as to effectively screen the property from adjoining residential properties. Buffers may not be used for buildings, parking or driveways, unless there is no other suitable location for a driveway. Buffers may be used for landscaping, sidewalks, paths or utility placement.

Boundary Fences.

Landscaping. A minimum of 20 percent of the property within 25 feet of the SFR or MFR zone shall be completely and permanently landscaped. The landscaping shall be continually maintained in an attractive manner.

Parking.

Access Driveways. A driveway with direct access onto a public street shall meet the following requirements:

Lighting. Lighting shall not be cast into or illuminate lots in adjacent SFR or MFR zones.

Standards Applicable to the GI Zone.