(a)

Purpose. The purpose of the GPO - governmental, park and open space district is to provide for the establishment of governmental, civic uses, and recreational activities which serve the residents from the entire community or subregion. The district is designed to:

(1)

Create a unified district for governmental operations and civic uses;

(2)

Encourage a sense of activity and liveliness among public open spaces and sidewalks;

(3)

Provide public gathering spaces and green spaces.

(b)

Permitted uses, GPO. The following are permitted uses in the GPO district:

(1)

Municipal government and utility buildings. Municipal government, publicly regulated communications, and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

(2)

Public parks and playgrounds.

(3)

Municipal recreational facilities including swimming pool, golf course and ice arenas.

(4)

Municipal water towers.

(c)

Permitted accessory uses, GPO. The following are permitted accessory uses in a GPO district:

(1)

Parking. Off-street parking as regulated by subsection 4-3(e) of this Code.

(2)

Off-street loading. Off-street loading as regulated by subsection 4-3(f) of this Code.

(3)

Storage sheds. Tool house, shed and/or similar building for storage of supplies and recreational equipment used for municipal purposes.

(4)

Accessory antenna. Accessory antennas in conformance with subsection 4-3(b)(6)h of this Code.

(d)

Administrative uses. Administrative uses are also subject to the following administrative use provisions:

(1)

Farmers' markets, festivals, and open/outdoor sales, seasonal products:

a.

Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

b.

The site plan must clearly demonstrate that adequate parking for the proposed event can be provided for the permit's duration without reducing the parking requirements of the principal use below minimum parking standards of this Code.

c.

Signage for the sales operation may be counted separate from the maximum allowed for the principal use otherwise occupying the site. However, this waiver shall be limited to a maximum of two signs per site not to exceed a total combined area of 64 square feet of signage; and one sign per individual vendor at a site, not to exceed a total area of ten square feet of signage.

d.

Any use of an outdoor sound system in any connection with a farmers' market, festival shall not exceed 55 decibels at the property line.

e.

Farmers' markets, festivals and open/outdoor sales, seasonal products are otherwise subject to the detailed permit requirements of Chapter 8 of this Code.

(e)

Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the GPO zoning district subject to additional requirements, exception, and modification set forth in this Code.

(Ord. No. 15-19, § 2, 7-27-2015)