Oak City City Zoning Code
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 155.165 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
On a corner lot in any residential district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow to a height exceeding three feet above the grade in the triangular area, two sides of which are determined by measuring along the curb line from the projected intersection of both corner curb lines a distance of 35 feet, with the third side of such triangle being a line connecting the two points so determined.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-1) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.166 FENCES.
Notwithstanding any other provision herein, a fence which does not obstruct the view (e.g., chainlink fence) may be erected to a height of five feet in any yard abutting a street within a setback area. The fence shall in no way be closed in with adjacent plant materials or strips of materials inserted into the fence so as to obstruct vision.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-2) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.167 HEIGHT REGULATIONS; EXCEPTIONS.
The height limitations contained in the district regulations do not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, chimneys or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-3) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.168 YARD ENCROACHMENTS.
Belt courses, sills, lintels, exterior columns, chimneys and building accessories may project 24 inches into all yards. Open or unwalled balconies and exterior stairways may project three and one-half feet into all yards.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-4) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.169 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
The minimum yard requirement established by this chapter shall also apply to accessory buildings. Accessory buildings may be erected in rear yards in conformance with yard requirements; provided, they are not located within a minimum of 12 feet of any other building.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-5) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.170 STRUCTURES TO HAVE ACCESS.
Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street, or with access to an approved private street, and structures shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing fire protection and required off-street parking.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-6) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.171 UNLICENSED VEHICLES OR TRAILERS.
Buildings, uses and lots shall be maintained in such a manner as to enhance community pride and beautification. No junk, rubbish, weeds or other unsightly material or conditions shall be permitted on any lot, right-of-way or easement, or as a part of any building or use. The outside surface of buildings, all or part of which is constructed of wood, shall, upon completion of construction, be coated with paint or other wood preservative, unless the exterior wood material is warranted by the manufacturer not to require such treatment in order to maintain an attractive appearance.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-7) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.172 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The operation of any use permitted in this chapter is subject to the standards of performance, as follows.
(A) Features confined. All uses must be operated so that all practical means are used to confine any noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other similar feature to the premises upon which located.
(B) Enclosure of storage areas. All outdoor storage areas shall be completely enclosed by a fence or wall at least six feet in height in commercial zone districts along sides adjacent to street right-of-way or major streets and such that the area enclosed by the fence or wall is not visible from outside such fence or wall.
(C) Lighting. Any light used to illuminate signs, parking areas or for any other purposes, shall be so arranged as to confine direct light beams to the lighted property by appropriate directional hooding.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-8) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.173 USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
(A) No structures, fence, sign or other permanent, human-made object may be erected in the public right-of-way without specific permission of the Town Council after consideration by the Planning Commission.
(B) No part of the right-of-way may be used for the storage or display of goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale or for advertising or for any other purpose unless authorized by the provisions of the traffic code.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-9) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999
§ 155.174 OUTDOOR STORAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL.
(A) Fuel and flammable liquids. Fuel and flammable liquids stored aboveground and in storage tanks of 300 gallons or more shall be diked to prevent the complete escape of liquid in the event of a rupture of the storage tank. Such storage tanks shall be at least 50 feet from any building and 50 feet from the boundary lines of the zone lot.
(B) Materials or wastes. No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon the zone lot in such a manner that they may be carried off the zone lot by natural forces or causes.
(C) Closed containers. All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust, which constitutes a fire hazard, or which might be attractive to rodents or insects, shall be stored in closed containers.
(Prior Code, § 10-14-10) (Ord. 2001-02, passed 10-3-2001) Penalty, see § 155.999