Oak Leaf City Zoning Code
SECTION 3
LAND USES
§ 3.1 USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS.
3.1.1
Uses Permitted by District.
The use of land or buildings shall be in accordance with those listed in the following 3.2. - Use Table. No land or building shall hereafter be used, and no building or structure erected, altered, or converted other than for those uses specified in the zoning district in which it is located.
3.1.2
Classification of New and Unlisted Uses.
It is recognized that new types of land use will develop, and forms of land use not presently anticipated may seek to locate in the City. If the building inspector is unable to classify the use under one of the existing listed uses, then the City Council shall interpret and initiate a zoning text amendment pursuant to the procedures set forth in this ordinance.
(Ordinance 2020-13 adopted 10/13/20)
§ 3.2 USE TABLE.
Base Zoning District Legend | |
P | Indicates Permitted Use |
Indicates Prohibited Use | |
S | Indicates Specific Use Permit Required |
C | Indicates Conditional Use |
Special Zoning District Legend | |
Indicates Regulation by District | |
Base | Special | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R/RE | AO | NB | PD | SUP | |
Use Type | |||||
Residential Uses | |||||
Garage Apartment | P | P | |||
Guest House | P | P | |||
Single-Family Residence | P | P | |||
Clubhouse | C | ||||
Non-Residential Uses | |||||
Accessory Structure | C | C | C | ||
Child Care, Home | C | C | C | ||
Home Occupation | C | C | C | ||
Homebuilder Marketing Center | C | C | C | ||
Municipal Uses Operated by the City | P | P | P | ||
Parks or Open Space | P | P | P | ||
Telephone Exchange | S | S | S | ||
Private Stables | P | ||||
Commercial Livery Stable | P | ||||
Ranch or Farm | P | ||||
Dog Kennel | |||||
3.2.1
Conditional Development Standards.
A use is permitted in the zoning district as indicated in the Use Table; Section 3.2 - USE TABLE, if the following conditional development standards or limitations are met.
a.
Accessory Structure.
Refer to Section 4.2.4. - Detached Garage and Accessory Building - New Construction.
b.
Child Care, Home.
Permitted by right as home occupation in the designated zoning districts and is subject to the regulations of home occupation.
c.
Home Occupation.
A home occupation, in districts where allowed, shall meet the following standards to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood while providing opportunities for home-based businesses.
1.
Home occupations shall not produce any alteration or change in the exterior appearance of the residence which is inconsistent with the typical appearance of a residential dwelling.
A.
No external evidence of the occupation shall be detectable at any lot line, including but not limited to advertising, signs, smoke, dust, noise, fumes, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance beyond the property line.
B.
No exterior storage of material, equipment, vehicles, and/or supplies used in conjunction with the home occupation.
C.
No storage of hazardous materials for business purpose shall be allowed on the premises.
D.
The home occupation shall not have a separate entrance.
E.
Proprietor shall provide adequate off-street parking for business related vehicles.
F.
A maximum of one (1) commercial vehicle, capacity one (1) ton or less, may be used or parked on the property in connection with the home occupation. The commercial vehicle shall not be parked on the street.
G.
The home occupation shall not require regular or frequent deliveries by large delivery trucks or vehicles in excess of one and one-half (1-1/2) tons. This shall not be construed to prohibit deliveries by commercial package delivery companies.
H.
The home occupation shall not display advertising signs or other visual or audio devices which call attention to the business use.
I.
Merchandise shall not be offered or displayed for sale on the premises. Sales incidental to a service shall be allowed; and orders previously made via the telephone, internet, or at a sales party may be filled on the premises.
J.
No traffic shall be generated by a home occupation in greater volumes than normally expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking must be accommodated within the off-street parking provided for the residence (i.e. the driveway or garage) and along the street frontage of the lot.
K.
The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for residential purposes.
L.
The home occupation shall employ no more than two (2) individuals who are not an occupant of the residence. This shall not include the coordination or supervision of employees who do not regularly visit the house for purposes related to the business.
M.
The home occupation shall not offer a ready inventory of any commodity for sale.
N.
The home occupation shall not accept clients or customers before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. This limitation of hours of operation shall not apply to allowed childcare home occupations. Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for outdoor activities.
O.
Outdoor activities are not allowed unless the activities are screened from neighboring property and public rights-of-way.
2.
Uses allowed as home occupations shall include the following:
A.
Office of an accountant, architect, attorney, engineer, realtor, minister, rabbi, clergyman, or similar profession
B.
Office of a salesman or manufacturer’s representative, provided that no retail or wholesale transactions or provision of services may be personally and physically made on premises
C.
Author, artist, sculptor
D.
Dressmaker, seamstress, tailor, milliner
E.
Music/dance teacher, tutoring, or similar instruction
F.
Swimming lessons or water safety instruction
G.
Home crafts, such as weaving, model making, etc.
H.
Repair shop for small electrical appliances, cameras, watches, or other small items, provided that the items can be carried by one person with no special equipment, and provided that no internal combustion engine repair is allowed
I.
Child-care: licensed child-care home, child-care: listed family home, or child-care: registered child-care home. Homes with six (6) or more children shall be prohibited
J.
Barbershop, beauty salon, or manicure studio, provided that no more than one (1) customer is served at any one time
K.
Internet based businesses
L.
Food Production Operations that produce non-potentially hazardous food. Examples of non-potentially hazardous foods include bread, rolls, biscuits, sweet breads, muffins, cakes, pastries, cookies, fruit pies, jams, jellies, dry herbs and dry herb mixes
3.
Uses prohibited as home occupations shall include the following:
A.
Animal hospital, commercial stable, kennel
B.
Boardinghouse or rooming house
C.
Restaurant or on-premise food/beverage consumption of any kind
D.
Automobile, boat, or trailer repair, small engine or motorcycle repair, large appliance repair, repair of any items with internal combustion engines, or other repair shops
E.
Cabinetry, metal work, or welding shop
F.
Office for doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or other medical-related profession
G.
On-premise retail or wholesale sale of any kind, except home craft items produce entirely on premises
H.
Commercial clothing laundering or cleaning
I.
Mortuary or funeral home
J.
Trailer, vehicle, tool, or equipment rental
K.
Antique, gift, or specialty shop
L.
Any use defined by the building code as assembly, factory/industrial, hazardous, institutional, or mercantile occupancy
4.
Determination of a home occupation use not specifically listed: The director shall determine whether a proposed use not specifically listed is appropriate as a home occupation. The director shall evaluate the proposed home occupation in terms of its impact on neighboring property, its similarity to other allowed and prohibited uses, and its conformance with the regulations herein.
5.
Appeal of the director’s home occupation determination:
A.
If the applicant disagrees with the determination of the director, the applicant may appeal to the City Council.
B.
Any home occupation that was legally in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance and that is not in full conformity with these provisions shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use.
e.
Clubhouse (private).
1.
A clubhouse shall be defined as a central social gathering location built as part of a residential development that may consist of common open space, a community center, or other recreational building, and may include additional amenities such as a pool or sports court.
2.
Shall only be built in a residential district if a private amenity for the development/subdivision in which it is located.
3.
Shall be maintained by the developer as the property owner or by a homeowner’s association.
(Ordinance 2021-05, ex. A(I), adopted 2/9/21; Ordinance 2025-06 adopted 7/8/2025)