Maroa City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
District Regulations
§ 290-5.1 Greenbelts, open space and screening.
A.
Open space/greenbelt. Open space shall be provided for City residents in the form of parks and greenbelts, consistent with regulatory and policy directives of the City. Where parks and green belts illustrated on the Land Use Plan pass through a proposed residential subdivision, land, in lieu of cash, shall be provided according to the adopted Land/Cash Ordinance, as may be amended from time to time. The City has determined that the dedication of land in these areas is essential for implementing the continuous greenbelt and open space system adopted as part of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
B.
Purpose. The purpose of the open space/greenbelt is:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(1)
To establish natural limits of growth around the City.
(2)
To visually set Maroa apart from adjacent communities and/or the rural environment.
(3)
To preserve existing natural resources and protect critical stormwater drainage corridors.
(4)
To provide conveniently located recreational amenities and facilities for residents of Maroa.
C.
Greenbelts.
(1)
Where a greenbelt illustrated on Maroa's Comprehensive Land Use Plan passes through a proposed subdivision, a minimum width of 100 feet shall be set aside for this amenity. The 100-foot minimum width shall be increased to incorporate floodplain, steep slopes, wetlands, high-quality native plant communities, major stands of trees, riparian zones and/or other significant natural features that may exist within or adjacent to these areas. The location and extent of a greenbelt shall be determined at the time of preliminary plan and/or plat.
(2)
For the purpose of this chapter, these natural features shall include:
(a)
Floodplains: 100-year floodplain, as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
(b)
Steep slopes: those land areas with slopes that equal or exceed 35% or 2.85:1.
(c)
Wetlands: as defined through the currently applicable criteria established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(d)
Major stands of trees: mature woodlands, such as stands of oak/hickory forest, and floodplain forests, such as mature cottonwood, silver maple, sycamore, hackberry, etc.
(e)
Riparian zone: natural vegetation along the edge of a stream that modulates temperature; provides nutrient input into the stream system; provides a buffer that intercepts surface runoff, filtering out sediments and pollutants; provides erosion control through soil stabilization; and serves as habitat and migration corridors for wildlife which utilizes the stream for food and drink.
(3)
The greenbelt shall be recorded with the final plan and/or plat of subdivision as open space to be maintained as such in perpetuity.
(4)
At the time of final platting, an easement, not less than 15 feet wide, shall also be recorded to accommodate future development of a recreation path within the greenbelt. Said path shall be eight feet wide and installed at such time as the City determines appropriate. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, the path shall consist of crushed limestone and shall be engineered to avoid erosion.
(5)
Two-inch-caliper native trees shall be planted along the perimeter of the greenbelt to define its limits. Tree plantings may be waived by the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council during review of a final plan or plat if the greenbelt is wooded or includes natural features that may be inconsistent with required tree plantings. Where required:
(6)
Native grasses, wild flowers or other native vegetation shall be installed where necessary to stabilize slopes within the greenbelt, in lieu of lawn or other traditional ground cover.
D.
Parks. The exact location of boundaries and park land shall be determined as part of the preliminary plan or plat.
E.
Submittal. Unless otherwise waived by the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council, the following shall be submitted for staff review at the time of preliminary plat or plan to determine the existence, location and extent of wetlands, floodplains, native prairie, major stands of trees, steep slopes and other natural features that may fall within the greenbelt depicted on the Land Use Plan:
(1)
Items listed below shall be included on a site plan, at a scale not less than one inch equals 50 feet:
(a)
Location of FEMA floodplain.
(b)
Existing contours at two-foot intervals.
(c)
Existing and proposed drainage system, including all discharge points, collection, conveyance and storage facilities.
(d)
Proposed contours, at two-foot intervals.
(e)
Drainage features, stormwater management facilities, floodplains and wetland boundaries.
(f)
Boundaries of predominate soil types.
(g)
Locations, species and size of trees six inches or greater in caliper, if any.
(h)
Delineation of riparian zone, if any, and location, species and size of trees, six inches or greater in caliper, that exist within the zone.
(i)
Delineation of high-quality native plant communities, if any, and a copy of the Natural Area Rating Index for the plant communities.
(2)
Where wetlands exist within or adjacent to the greenbelt, a wetlands delineation report shall be submitted which includes:
(a)
A map showing the exact location of wetlands within the development boundaries.
(b)
An aerial photograph delineating wetlands, development and watershed boundaries.
(c)
Army Corps of Engineers data sheets with representative color photographs.
(d)
Written description of the wetlands, including a professional assessment of functional values.
(3)
Protective covenants shall be submitted for the greenbelt or park, which identify:
F.
Screen plantings.
(1)
Where a proposed residential subdivision abuts a more intensive land use, landscape screening shall be provided. Such screening may be accomplished through the provision of landscaped berms, a compact hedge, fence, wall, or a combination of these methods, as approved by the City during the preliminary and final plan and/or plat review process.
(2)
Required screening shall be a minimum of five feet in height at installation.
(3)
The placement of a screen shall not impair the safety of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(4)
Screening shall maintain a year-round opacity of not less than 75%.
(5)
Where screening is required, a landscape plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall be submitted with the preliminary and final plan and/or plat of subdivision and shall show:
§ 290-5.2 Single-Family Residence District (R-1).
A.
Purpose. The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide for single-family areas identified herein which are compatible with the single-family neighborhood character.
C.
Permitted accessory uses:
(1)
Buildings accessory to the principal use, including private garages, provided they are located in the side or rear yard, are no closer than seven feet to a side or rear property line, no more than 15 feet in height and occupy no more than 30% of the rear yard.
(2)
Non-paying guest homes or rooms for guests within an accessory building, provided such facilities are used for the occasional housing of guests of the occupants of the principal building and not for permanent occupancy by others as housekeeping units.
(3)
Private greenhouse, subject to the setback regulations of this district.
(4)
Private swimming pools and tennis courts (unlighted), in rear yards only, and subject to the setback regulations of this district.
(5)
Quarters comprising part of an accessory building and solely for occupancy by a household employee (and his or her family) of the occupants of the principal dwelling.
(6)
Sheds or buildings for domestic storage, provided they are located in a rear yard only and no closer than seven feet to a side or rear property line.
(7)
Vegetable or flower garden.
(8)
Small domestic animal shelter.
E.
Lot size.
(1)
Permitted uses.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
(1)
Minimum front and corner side yards: not less than 30 feet for a local street and 35 feet for a collector.
(2)
Minimum interior side yards: not less than seven feet from an interior side lot line for a single-story structure and eight feet for a multistory structure.
(3)
Minimum rear yards: not less than 35 feet from a rear lot line.
(4)
Setback from major highways: not less than 50 feet from the right-of-way of U.S. Route 51.
§ 290-5.3 Multiple-Family Residence District (R-2).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R-2 Multiple-Family Residence District is to provide low-density multiple-family living areas. Dwellings may include attached single-family units with four dwelling units per building or less in addition to detached single-family.
C.
Permitted accessory uses: all permitted accessory uses in the R-1 District.
D.
E.
Lot size.
(1)
Permitted uses.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(a)
Minimum lot size: 7,500 square feet with municipal sewer and water, 12,000 square feet with water or sewer and 20,000 square feet with neither.
(b)
Minimum lot width: not less than 60 feet shall be maintained at the front property line for detached single-family homes and 75 feet for townhomes and multiplex structures.
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(1)
Minimum front and corner side yards: not less than 30 feet for a local street and 35 feet for a collector.
(2)
Minimum interior side yards: not less than seven feet from an interior side lot line for a single-story structure and eight feet for a multistory structure.
(3)
Minimum rear yards: not less than 35 feet from a rear lot line.
(4)
Setback from major highways: not less than 50 feet from the right-of-way of U.S. Route 51.
§ 290-5.4 Multiple-Family Residence District (R-3).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 Multiple-Family Residence District is to provide areas for the development of residential dwellings. Dwelling units could include attached single-family units with six dwelling units or less per building, apartments with 12 dwelling units or less per building, in addition to detached single-family dwelling units. Projects shall be processed as planned developments when there is a mix of two or more dwelling unit types. These areas should have access to streets classified as "major" or "collector" roadways by Chapter 230, Subdivision of Land, of the City Code and be located in proximity to open space, shopping and employment opportunities.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
C.
Permitted accessory uses: all permitted accessory uses in the R-1 District.
D.
E.
Lot size.
(1)
Permitted uses.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(a)
Minimum lot size: 7,500 square feet with municipal sewer and water, 12,000 square feet with water or sewer and 20,000 square feet with neither.
(b)
Minimum lot width: not less than 60 feet shall be maintained at the front property line for detached single-family homes and 75 feet for attached single-family and all multifamily dwelling units.
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
(1)
Minimum front and corner side yards: not less than 30 feet for a local street and 35 feet for a collector.
(2)
Minimum interior side yards: not less than seven feet from an interior side lot line for a single-story structure and eight feet for a multistory structure.
(3)
Minimum rear yards: not less than 35 feet from a rear lot line.
(4)
Setback from major highways: not less than 50 feet from the right-of-way for U.S. Route 51.
§ 290-5.5 General provisions for all nonresidential uses.
A.
Applicability. The following standards shall apply to all nonresidential land uses when there are applications for building permits, rezoning, special use permits and planned developments, unless otherwise approved by the City Council.
B.
Standards of development.
(1)
Setback, bulk and sign regulations. Principal and accessory buildings and structures shall comply with yard and setback requirements, floor area and height limitations and sign regulations applicable to the district in which the use is located.
(2)
Vehicular access.
(a)
Points of vehicular ingress to and egress from the site shall be limited to maximize the safety and operational efficiency of Maroa's major and collector roadways.
(b)
The location, number and design of access drives shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and coordinated with adjacent uses and properties to provide for safe and efficient movement of vehicles. Where possible, cross-easements between properties shall be provided to minimize the number of drives required on adjacent public streets.
(3)
Pedestrian access.
(a)
Sidewalks, not less than five feet wide, shall be provided along streets and access drives to provide safe pedestrian access to and from Maroa's business and industrial districts.
(b)
Where parking is proposed to be located perpendicular to an adjacent sidewalk, walks shall be increased to a minimum of 6 1/2 feet in width.
(4)
Off-street parking and loading.
(5)
Screening. Where a nonresidential use abuts or is across the street from a residential or institutional use, screening shall be provided in accordance with the following:
(a)
A landscaped berm, fence, wall or combination thereof shall be installed to provide year-round screening. Placement of the landscape screen shall not impair the safety of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(b)
Where off-street parking is visible from a public right-of-way, screening shall be at least three feet high upon installation, as measured from the surface elevation of the closest parking surface.
(c)
Where off-street parking or loading abuts a residential or institutional use, screening shall be not less than five feet high upon installation.
(d)
Plant materials used for screening shall comply with minimum sizes set forth in Subsection B(6)(d) below.
(f)
Screening shall be incorporated into a landscape plan prepared for the project and shall require review and recommendation of approval by the City Council.
(6)
Landscaping. A landscape plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall be submitted for all projects involving sites in excess of one acre or new construction in excess of 2,000 square feet. The plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Council.
(c)
Trees and shrubs shall be keyed into a plant list.
(e)
All plant materials shall be kept alive and in good condition or shall be replaced.
(f)
Provision shall be made for perimeter landscaping through the use of plant materials, unless otherwise recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board and approved by the City Council. Such screening shall include:
[1]
The first 30 feet of a front yard. Parking and parallel drive aisles shall not be permitted in this minimum 30 feet.
[2]
A minimum ten-foot-wide perimeter yard around the side and rear property lines where a business or industrial use abuts another business or industrial use.
[3]
A minimum twenty-five-foot-wide perimeter yard around the side and rear property lines where a business or industrial use abuts a residential or institutional use.
[4]
Shade and/or evergreen trees shall be installed in these yards, at a ratio of not less than one tree for every 30 lineal feet of perimeter yard. Trees may be informally clustered or grouped, rather than equally spaced.
(7)
Lighting.
(a)
Exterior lighting proposed for use on the site shall be planned, erected and maintained so that light is confined to the property and does not cause direct glare or light spillage on adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
(b)
A point-by-point photometric plan shall be submitted for parking lots containing more than 40 spaces that demonstrates the following:
(c)
Light fixtures shall be designed to aesthetically relate to the character of the development.
(d)
Plans for parking lot, security, landscape and other building accent lighting shall be subject to review and approval by the City Council.
(8)
Mechanical equipment. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning units (HVAC), shall be fully screened from public view on all sides of the building.
(a)
Screening shall be accomplished by the roof structure or parapet walls, unless otherwise recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board and approved by the City Council.
(b)
Screening shall be designed to blend with and complement the architecture of the building.
(c)
The height of the parapet walls, roof structure or other approved method of screening shall equal the height of the tallest rooftop unit installed on the building.
(9)
Utility meters/transformers.
(10)
Trash enclosures.
(a)
Trash receptacles shall be enclosed by masonry walls or quality wood fencing, designed to match the building.
(b)
Enclosures shall be constructed to be equal to or taller than the height of the tallest bin proposed for use.
(c)
Trash enclosures shall be provided with gates to contain blowing trash and a concrete pad and approach apron.
(11)
Outdoor storage.
(a)
All business, services, storage, merchandise display and processing shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building, with the exception of:
(b)
All outdoor storage facilities for accessory uses and products shall be enclosed by a fence, wall or plant materials adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.
§ 290-5.6 Business District (B).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the B Business District is to provide areas for personal services and convenience shopping for adjacent neighborhoods as well as the entire community.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Business and service uses:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Art gallery |
Art supplies |
Antique shop |
Beauty parlor/barber shop/hair salon |
Bakery |
Banks and financial institution |
Bicycle sales and repair |
Book store |
Camera store |
Camping equipment sales |
Candy/Popcorn shop |
Carpeting store |
Catering services |
China and glassware shop |
Coin shops |
Convenience food store |
Commercial school or dancing/music school |
Currency exchange |
Day-care center |
Delicatessen |
Drug store |
Dry cleaner |
Electrical or similar retail sales, service or repair |
Florist |
Funeral parlor (mortuary) |
Gift shop |
Grocery store |
Greenhouse/Nursery sales |
Hardware store |
Hobby/Toy shop |
Interior decorating |
Laundromat |
Locksmith |
Meat market/butcher |
Medical practitioners (physicians and/or dentists) |
Office supply store |
Paint/Wallpaper store |
Pet store/grooming |
Photography studio |
Planners (architects, attorneys, engineers, realtors, insurance agents, brokers) |
Printing shop |
Repair shop |
Restaurant |
Retail store |
Resale clothing store |
Roadside stand |
Shoe repair |
Shoe store |
Specialized food shop |
Sporting goods store |
Studio |
Tailor/Seamstress/Dressmaking |
Tile store |
Travel agency |
Upholstery |
Video rental |
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses, as defined in § 290-2.2, may be permitted, provided they:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
D.
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
§ 290-5.7 Commercial Service District (C).
A.
Purpose. The C Commercial Service District is designed to allow for a wide range of retail and service uses and to accommodate auto-oriented commercial activities.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Business and service uses:
All permitted uses in the B District |
Farm and garden supply |
Frozen food locker |
Hotel/Motel |
Restaurant |
Service shop, painting, plumbing, tinsmithing, upholstering, cabinet making |
Veterinary clinic/animal hospital |
(2)
Offices: all permitted uses in the B District.
(3)
Vehicle sales, storage and service:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Automobile/Truck rental |
Automobile display and sales (new/used) |
Automobile storage lot |
Automobile/Truck school |
Boat dealer/repair |
Camper/RV sales and service |
Car wash (automatic and manual) |
Farm implement display, sales or service |
Mobile home dealer |
Motorcycle sales and service |
Oil change shop |
Repair (engine, body, service station) |
Service station (full- and self-serve) |
Snowmobile sales and service |
Trailer display and sales/rental |
(4)
Religious/Institutional: all permitted uses in the B District.
(5)
Recreational/Civic:
All permitted uses in the B District |
Amphitheater |
Audition/Assembly hall |
Batting cage |
Billiard/Pool hall |
Bowling alley |
Game room |
Gymnasium/Health club |
Indoor racquet court |
Miniature golf course |
Skating rink, ice, roller |
Water park |
(6)
Light industrial: all permitted uses in the B District.
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses, as defined in § 290-2.2, may be permitted, provided they:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
D.
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
§ 290-5.8 Office-Research District (OR).
A.
Purpose. The OR Office-Research District is intended to include general and professional offices, corporate headquarters and product development and research activities. It is also intended to permit low-intensity service activities and the storage and distribution of finished products as well as to permit civic and governmental structures in a mutually compatible environment.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Business and service uses:
Bank and financial institutions |
Hotels/Motels |
Office supply store |
Photocopying and printing |
Printing shop |
Restaurants (without drive-through, entertainment or dancing) |
Travel agency |
(3)
Religious/Institutional: all permitted uses in the B District.
(4)
Recreational/Civic: all permitted uses in the B District.
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses, as defined in § 290-2.2, may be permitted, provided they:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
D.
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
§ 290-5.9 Light Industrial District (I-1).
A.
Purpose. This I-1 Light Industrial District is intended to accommodate industrial, warehousing and distribution, storage and sales activities where only a nominal amount of pollution is treated.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Business and service uses:
Banks and financial institutions |
Building materials, storage, warehousing and retail sales |
Electrical or similar retail sales, service or repair |
Farm and garden supply |
Frozen food locker |
Repair shop |
Service shop, painting, plumbing, tinsmithing, upholstering, cabinet making |
(2)
Offices: all permitted uses in the OR District.
(3)
Light industrial:
Bottling works |
Lumber yard |
Carting, express or storage yard |
Contractor's yard |
Grain elevator |
Light industrial |
Milk distribution station |
Research and development |
Self-storage facility |
Warehouse |
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses, as defined in § 290-2.2, may be permitted, provided they:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
D.
F.
Yard and setback regulations. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged in this district shall provide and maintain a setback in accordance with the following:
§ 290-5.10 Heavy Industrial District (I-2).
A.
Purpose. This I-2 Heavy Industrial District is intended to provide for uses permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District plus other more intensive uses so long as they do not exceed the performance standards of Article XI. Most of the uses, traditionally considered as heavy industrial, will require a special use permit to assure that the public health, safety and welfare, as well as the economic viability and environmental quality of Maroa are protected.
B.
Permitted uses: all permitted uses in the I-1 District.
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses, as defined in § 290-2.2, may be permitted, provided they:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
D.
Special uses:
(1)
Business and service uses: all special uses in the I-1 District.
(2)
Industrial:
Acid or chemical manufacturing |
Airport/Landing field |
Auto wrecking or junkyard |
Batch plants |
Explosives manufacturing/storage |
Gasoline/Propane bulk storage |
Lime, phosphate or limestone storage or handling |
Oil well |
Radio/TV tower or station |
Railroad or public utility structure |
Refuse storage, sorting or transfer |
Slaughter or processing of poultry or poultry products |
(3)
Planned development.
(4)
Cannabis-related businesses:
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
§ 290-5.11 Agricultural District (A).
A.
Purpose. The A Agricultural District is established as a zone in which agricultural and certain related uses are encouraged as the principal uses of land.
B.
Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only on a ten-acre minimum tract size:
(1)
Farming, including the usual buildings and structures used for agricultural purposes.
(2)
Truck and flower gardening, nurseries, orchards and greenhouses.
(3)
Single-family dwellings.
(4)
Public elementary and high schools or private schools with a curriculum the same as ordinarily given in public elementary and high schools.
(5)
Roadside stands offering for sale only farm products which are produced on the premises.
(6)
The usual accessory structures, including buildings for seasonal or temporary storage of grain whenever such elevator and temporary storage are located upon or adjacent to a railroad right-of-way.
(7)
Home occupations.
(8)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses. A farm may contain dwellings for workers employed on the premises or direct relatives of the farm owner, but no more than one dwelling unit per 10 acres of tillable land.