This district is intended to provide an area for single total development whether residential, commercial, or industrial. Commonly owned land is a major element in such developments.

(Ord. 163 § 4.8.1, 1989)

Planned unit developments shall be permitted in this district if they conform to the following required conditions:

A.

For any planned unit development, the original minimum lot size and frontage may be decreased by one-fifth each, and original maximum lot coverage may be expanded by the fifth. The original restrictions are those for the underlying zone provided there shall be no minimum district size for planned developments required for critical areas, the relaxing of these types of restrictions still depends on the overall design and the planning commission may still require more compliance when circumstances dictate the need of such.

B.

Twenty percent of the new development area shall be established as open space and community recreational facilities. Upon approval of the planning commission, some unbuildable land may be included in the open space land.

C.

One acre of land for every three hundred dwelling units may be used for neighborhood business purposes. Schools, churches, recreational facilities and uses deemed similar by the planning commission may be permitted in this zone.

D.

Before approval may be granted, the developer shall submit to the planning commission covenants, deed restrictions, and home association bylaws and other documents guaranteeing maintenance and construction of common open space, community facilities, private roads and drives and all other commonly owned and operated property. The documents shall be reviewed and approved by the city attorney prior to approval by the planning commission and be recorded with the county auditor.

(Ord. 264 § 3, 1998: Ord. 163 § 4.8.2, 1989)

Permitted dimensions in this zone are as follows:

A.

Minimum zone size, three acres;

B.

Minimum lot size, six thousand square feet; for a mobile home park, three thousand square feet;

C.

Minimum lot front, sixty feet; for a mobile home park, forty feet;

D.

Minimum front yard depth shall be the same as underlying district; for a mobile home park, fifteen feet;

E.

Minimum side yard depth shall be the same as underlying district; for a mobile home park, five feet one side, ten feet on other side;

F.

Minimum rear yard depth shall be the same as underlying district;

G.

Maximum building height shall be thirty-five feet; for a mobile home park, twenty feet.

(Ord. 163 §§ 4.8.3—4.8.9, 1989)

Mobile home parks are permitted to be located as planned unit developments in general land use zones R-3, C-1 and H-C as defined in Section 17.12.020 of this title subject to site plan approval by the board of adjustment under the standards set forth in Section 17.44.020.

(Ord. 163 § 4.8.10, 1989)

Mobile home parks developed or enlarged after the effective date of this title shall be designed and developed in accordance with the following conditions and limitations:

A.

The minimum site area of a mobile home park shall be three acres.

B.

Landscaping shall be provided around the perimeter of the site as directed by the board of adjustment.

C.

Two off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each mobile home. The required parking may be located adjacent to the unit in either a side-by-side or tandem arrangement or in common parking areas within the park. The parking requirement may be reduced to one off-street parking stall in cases of mobile home parks dedicated to senior citizen housing.

D.

A minimum of five percent of the site shall be set aside and maintained for recreational activity for the occupants of the park. The manager may reduce the minimum to three percent of the site if substantial and appropriate recreational facilities, such as a recreational building, swimming pool, or tennis courts, are provided. The area shall be exclusive of the required perimeter buffer, centrally located, and of such grade and surface to be suitable for active recreation.

E.

Internal circulatory roads shall provide access to each mobile home space and shall have a minimum driving surface of twenty-two feet in width and shall be constructed with a road base and surface in accordance with the adopted county road standards for local access streets.

F.

Access to the site shall be over a county or state maintained road improved to county standards as determined by the department of public works.

G.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided throughout the park to enable access from each space to the recreational area and to an adjacent street. A portion of the road surface may be reserved for walkways provided the roadway width is widened accordingly. Walkways shall be of a hard, durable all-weather surface and a minimum width of four feet.

H.

There shall be a minimum of ten feet of separation maintained between all mobile homes on the site. Accessory structures may be located no closer than:

1.

Ten feet to mobile homes on adjacent spaces;

2.

Five feet to accessory structures of mobile homes on adjacent spaces;

3.

Five feet to the mobile home or other accessory structures on the same space, except that separation may be reduced to three feet when the affected structures are constructed of noncombustible materials.

I.

Surface water runoff shall be controlled in accordance with county standards.

J.

Outdoor lighting shall be provided to adequately illuminate internal streets and pedestrian walkways. Lights shall be sized and directed to avoid adverse impacts on adjacent properties.

K.

All public streets abutting the site shall be improved to county standards in accordance with the adopted road standards for the classification of road involved.

L.

Water supply shall be provided subject to the approval of the county fire marshal.

M.

Garbage disposal facilities shall be provided in accordance with applicable county board of health rules and regulations, and subject to approval of the health department.

N.

Electrical service connections shall meet state Department of Labor and Industries standards.

O.

In addition to the standards set forth in this section, mobile homes installed in parks shall comply with the standards set forth in Chapter 17.84 of this title.

(Ord. 163 § 4.8.11, 1989)

Recreational vehicle parks are permitted as planned unit developments in H-C and C-1 general land use zones, subject to plan approval by the board of adjustment as set forth in Section 17.44.020.

(Ord. 163 § 4.8.12, 1989)

Recreational vehicle parks developed or enlarged after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall be designed and developed in accordance with the following conditions and limitations:

A.

The minimum site area shall be three acres.

B.

The maximum length of stay of any unit shall be one hundred eighty days.

C.

Landscaping shall be provided around the perimeter of the site as approved by the board of adjustment.

D.

There shall be a minimum of ten feet of separation maintained between all recreational vehicle pads.

E.

One off-street parking stall shall be provided for each designated recreational vehicle space.

F.

The following facilities shall be provided in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the director of the county health department:

1.

Laundry facilities;

2.

Toilets;

3.

Bathing facilities;

4.

Garbage disposal facilities.

G.

A minimum of five percent of the site shall be provided for recreational activity for the occupants of the park. The area shall be exclusive of the required perimeter buffer area, centrally located and of such grade and surface to be suitable for active recreation.

H.

Internal circulatory roads shall provide access to each space and shall have a minimum driving surface of twenty-two feet in width and shall be constructed with a road base and surface in accordance with the adopted county road standards for local access streets.

I.

Access to the site shall be over a county or state maintained road improved to county standards as determined by the department of public works and transportation.

J.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided to the service building(s), recreational activities and adjacent public street(s). Walkways shall be of a hard, durable, all-weather surface and a minimum width of four feet.

K.

Surface water runoff shall be controlled in accordance with county standards.

L.

Outdoor lighting shall be provided to adequately illuminate internal streets and pedestrian walkways. Lights shall be sized and directed to avoid adverse impacts on adjacent properties.

M.

All public streets abutting the site shall be improved to county standards in accordance with the adopted road standards for the classification of road involved.

N.

Water supply shall be provided subject to the approval of the county fire marshal.

O.

Garbage disposal facilities shall be provided in accordance with applicable county board of health rules and regulations, and subject to approval of the health department.

P.

Electrical service connections shall meet state Department of Labor and Industries standards.

(Ord. 163 § 4.8.13, 1989)

The following are prohibited uses for the planned unit development district:

A.

Marijuana producing.

B.

Marijuana processing.

C.

Marijuana retailing or marijuana retailers.

(Ord. No. 537, § 7, 2-10-15)

A.

Fences within any street setback area shall be limited to:

1.

Forty-two inches high above adjacent grade if the fence is more than fifty percent opaque;

2.

Forty-eight inches high above adjacent grade if the fence is fifty percent or less opaque.

B.

Fences which are not located within any street setback area shall be limited to six feet high above adjacent grade.

C.

No residential fence shall contain barbed wire, broken glass, electricity, or any other hazardous material or substance.

D.

Where a legally established use exists requiring the containment of farm animals or livestock, barbed wire or an electric fence may be used; provided, that such fence is set back more than twenty feet from any public right-of-way or public property and more than three feet from any adjacent private property, and warning signs are posted consistent with NMC 17.62.070(V).

E.

Retaining walls shall be located entirely upon private property except where required by the public works director to protect public property.

F.

A retaining wall shall not project higher than six inches above the higher adjacent grade except when it is a structural element of a building or structure.

G.

Retaining walls which are higher than four feet from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall shall comply with all applicable provisions of the building code, including, but not limited to, permit requirements.

H.

Retaining walls which serve as a structural element of any building or structure shall comply with all of the applicable provisions of the building code.

I.

A hedge shall comply with the requirements for a fence; provided, hedges which are not located within a street setback, and do not otherwise constitute a traffic visibility obstruction on any right-of-way or alley, or any public nuisance condition, are not limited in height.

(Ord. No. 614, § 6, 10-13-20)