New Windsor City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
VC Village Center District
§ 215-62 VC Purpose of district.
The VC Zone is intended to provide a mix of housing types as well as businesses to keep the historic, small-Town atmosphere and traditional Town center intact. Businesses in this area should be appropriate to the size and character of the Town and provide the basic amenities needed by residents living in a small Town.
§ 215-63 VC Permitted uses.
A.
Single-family detached residential dwellings.
B.
Two-family attached residential dwellings.
C.
Multifamily dwellings.
[Amended 10-2-2013 by Ord. No. 07-03-13]
E.
Professional offices.
F.
Bed-and-breakfasts.
G.
Neighborhood convenience uses.
H.
Restaurants.
I.
Specialty shops.
J.
Retail stores.
K.
Medical services.
L.
Banks.
M.
Funeral homes.
N.
Churches.
§ 215-64 VC Conditional uses.
[Amended 10-5-2005 by Ord. No. 09-07-05-2; 12-2-2009 by Ord. No. 10-07-09A]
A.
Conversions of buildings to contain up to two dwelling units, provided the Town Manager certifies that adequate water and wastewater facilities exist to support the units.
B.
Light industrial manufacture and assembly of electronics, electrical appliances, communication equipment, professional, scientific and controlling instruments, and photographic or optical products, subject to Board of Zoning Appeals review of the following conditions and a determination that the conditions are or will be met:
(1)
Processes and equipment employed and goods processed or sold shall be limited to those which are not objectionable by reason of odor, dust, smoke, cinders, gas, fumes, noise, vibrations, refuse matter or water-carried waste or otherwise create a nuisance or health hazard under the provisions of this Code;
(2)
The use may not generate vehicular parking or traffic either by customers, employees, or deliveries to or from the proposed location, to an extent that would burden or be detrimental to the surrounding areas or which would change the overall character of the district;
(3)
The use may not overburden existing public services, including water, sanitary sewer, public roads, storm drainage or other public improvements;
(4)
The proposed use shall be subject to a full site plan review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and any other state, county, or local agencies it deems appropriate.
C.
The following are businesses or operations that involve the production, storage, distillation, manufacturing, process, distribution and wholesale and retail sale of liquor, beer, wine, mead, coffee, and/or cider made from produce grown or produced off-site, as well as the hosting of tours and tastings of such products incident to such businesses and operations conducted on the premises. Such business or operation must be conducted in an enclosed building, shall be in compliance with all local and state liquor laws and licensing requirements and Health Department regulations, and shall possess all licenses which may be required by Carroll County, the Town of New Windsor, and the State of Maryland:
[Added 6-17-2024 by Ord. No. 05-20-24]
§ 215-65 VC Accessory uses.
§ 215-66 VC Building design and placement.
A.
Buildings shall not exceed three stories in height and be no less than two stories in height.
B.
New buildings shall have the facade built within five feet of the front property line along at least 70% of their length.
C.
Any building removed or reconstructed may be rebuilt to the previous building footprint.
D.
New buildings must conform to the Design Standards adopted in the Development Regulations.