Riverton City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
64 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT "C-H"
Note: Prior code history: Prior code Appx. B §§ 37(1)—37(11).
§ 17.64.010 Intent and purpose of district.
It is the intent of the commercial highway district "C-H" to permit establishments offering accommodations, supplies, or services, and for certain specialized uses such as retail outlets and extensive commercial developments, which although serving the entire city and its trading area, do not and should not locate in the C-1 or C-P districts. The "C-H" district will ordinarily be located along numbered state or federal highways classified as principal arterial streets. Density and intensity of use may be considered high. Uses in this district are intended to be compatible with adjoining residential and commercial districts.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.020 District regulations.
In commercial highway district "C-H," no structure or land shall be used and no structure altered, enlarged or erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the uses listed in Section 17.64.050 of this chapter.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.030 General requirements.
A.
The tract for use as a commercial highway district "C-H" shall not be less than 10,890 square feet in area.
B.
The location of commercial highway district "C-H" uses shall be on property that has access to principal arterial streets.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006; Ord. 20-005 § 1, 2020)
§ 17.64.040 Use regulations.
A.
All uses allowed in commercial district "C-1";
B.
Equipment rental;
C.
Call centers;
D.
Transportation terminals;
E.
Private and public colleges;
F.
Amusement parks;
G.
Mortuaries and crematoriums;
H.
Pet shops and small clinics or hospitals and boarding facilities;
I.
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to the uses permitted in commercial highway district "C-H;"
J.
Above ground tank structures for gas and/or propane (LPG) intended for sales and distribution.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006; Ord. 22-004 § 1, 2022)
§ 17.64.050 Intensity of use regulations.
The area occupied by buildings in this district will be restricted to 40% of the total area to provide for the protection of surrounding areas.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.060 Height regulations.
No building or structure shall exceed 45 feet in height.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.070 Yard regulations.
The following setback requirements shall be met:
A.
As front setback of 25 feet from the street right-of-way boundary, including double frontage property;
B.
As necessary for sight distance at intersection of streets;
C.
A side and rear setback with sufficient width to meet regulations as found in Section 17.64.110 of this chapter;
D.
No building or structure may be located on an easement or right-of-way.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.080 Traffic regulations.
Traffic flow and design of access points into and from the property will meet city specifications. Any design impacting a State Highway will require prior approval from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) with copies of design and WYDOT approval submitted to city. The city reserves the right to redesign existing access points as it may deem best suited to insure safety and improve overall traffic flow on adjoining streets.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.090 Utilities.
All utility lines and their installation locations shall be approved by the city and the respective utility company.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.100 Off-street loading.
Off-street loading and unloading areas shall be provided and located on the same premises requiring such activity. The loading and unloading areas shall also be located as to avoid encroachment with the public use of streets, alleys, and walkways. Size and location of loading and unloading areas to be approved by the city. Minimum size to be 12 feet wide, 80 feet long, and have a 14 foot above ground clearance.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.110 Landscaping.
Landscaping will be required on every side of the commercial property that adjoins a residential zoned property per:
A.
A six-foot high solid fence, wall, and/or shrub planted area shall be installed on the commercial property and be maintained on both sides by the commercial property owner;
B.
The rear or side wall of the building, located within three feet of the property line, will substitute for the requirements of subsection A of this section;
C.
The fence, wall, or vegetation area shall comply with RMC 17.16.050 part A and B.1.
Properties separated by an alley or walkway shall comply with this section. |
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.120 Business hours.
There are no restrictions on business operating hours.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.130 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be required per Riverton Municipal Code.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.140 Signage.
Signage shall adhere to Riverton Municipal Code and the International Building Code.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)
§ 17.64.150 Appeals.
Appeals to these regulations may be taken to the board of adjustments.
(Ord. 06-008 § 1, 2006)