Savannah City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
District Regulations
Section 400.120 "A-1" Agricultural District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §1, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. It is the intent of this district to provide for agricultural and related uses in a manner which will facilitate the eventual conversion of the land in this district to more intensive urban uses.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, agricultural and rural residential uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Use Permits. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations.
1.
Minimum lot area. A residence or residences shall be permitted on an agricultural tract for those owning or operating the premises or for those employed thereon, provided that there is three (3) acres or more for each residence, except that a residence shall be permitted on a lot of record that is not less than the minimum lot size allowed in an "R-1" District, provided the lot can meet minimum standards for sewage treatment.
2.
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width for residential uses shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet. No minimum lot width is required for non-residential uses.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum structure height: thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
Side yard: Ten percent (10%) of the lot width, except that such side yard shall not be less than eight (8) feet and need not be more than fifteen (15) feet. Structures on corner lots shall provide a side yard on the street side of not less than fifteen (15) feet, or the established front yard setback of the adjoining residential structure fronting, on the side street, whichever is greater.
Rear yard: Thirty (30) feet.
Section 400.130 "R-1" Single-Family Residential District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §2, 4-7-1997; Ord. No. 1971 §1, 7-19-1999; Ord. No. 2147 §2, 4-8-2003]
A.
Intent. The intent of this district is to provide for low density residential development including those uses which reinforce residential neighborhoods.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, single-family dwellings, parks, educational and religious uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter:
Minimum lot area: Seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
Minimum lot width: Seventy (70) feet.
Lot coverage: The combined area of the main building and accessory buildings shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the lot.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
Side yard: Ten percent (10%) of the lot width, except that such side yard shall not be less than eight (8) feet and need not be more than fifteen (15) feet.
Rear yard: Thirty (30) feet.
Corner lot: Twenty (20) feet.
Section 400.140 "R-2" Two-Family Residential District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §3, 4-7-1997; Ord. No. 1971 §1, 7-19-1999; Ord. No. 2147 §2, 4-8-2003]
A.
Intent. The intent of this district is to provide for low to moderate density residential development, including two-family and higher density single-family dwellings, in a manner which will encourage a strong residential neighborhood.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, single-family dwellings, parks, educational and religious uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter:
Minimum lot area — Seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet for single-family dwellings and five thousand (5,000) square feet per dwelling unit for two-family dwellings.
Minimum lot width — Seventy (70) feet.
Lot coverage — The combined area of the main building and accessory buildings shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the lot.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
Side yard: Ten percent (10%) of the lot width, except that such side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet and need not be more than fifteen (15) feet.
Rear yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
Corner lot: Twenty (20) feet.
Section 400.150 "R-3" Multi-Family Dwelling District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §4, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent And Purpose Of District. The "R-3" Multi-Family Dwelling District is intended for the purpose of allowing high residential density land use with the co-mingling of compatible single-family and two-family dwellings, apartments, home occupations, community facilities and certain uses, yet retain the basic residential quality.
B.
Permitted Uses. Single-, two-, and multi-family dwellings, nursing homes and boarding houses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations. Except as hereinafter provided, all dwellings hereafter erected, enlarged, relocated, or reconstructed shall be located upon lots containing the following areas:
1.
Minimum lot area.
a.
A lot on which there is erected a single-family dwelling shall contain an area of not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
b.
A lot on which there is erected a two-family dwelling shall contain an area of not less than three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet per family.
c.
A lot on which there is erected a multi-family dwelling shall contain an area of not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet, or two thousand (2,000) square feet per family, whichever area is the larger, except that this regulation shall not apply to dormitories or rooming and lodging houses where no cooking is done in individual rooms or apartments. The Board of Adjustment may increase the intensity of use for multi-family dwellings by one (1) residential unit, if all of the following conditions can be met:
(1)
There is sufficient land area on the site to meet all other requirements, including parking and setbacks;
(2)
The additional unit permits a more economical design (e.g., an eight-plex rather than a seven-plex); and
(3)
The variance may be used to achieve an even number of units only.
d.
Where a single lot of record, as defined in the definitions Section of this regulation, has less area than herein required and was recorded prior to the effective date of this regulation, that lot may be used only for single-family dwelling purposes.
2.
Minimum lot width.
a.
No lot on which a single-family dwelling is located shall be less than seventy (70) feet in width; corner lots shall be not less than seventy-five (75) feet in width.
b.
No lot on which a two-family dwelling is located shall be less than seventy-five (75) feet in width; corner lots shall be not less than eighty (80) feet in width.
c.
No lot on which a multi-family dwelling is located shall be less than seventy-five (75) feet in width; corner lots shall be not less than eighty (80) feet in width. For each additional story over two (2), there shall be an additional twenty-five (25) feet of lot width.
3.
Lot coverage. The combined area of the main building and accessory buildings of multi-family uses shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot area.
E.
Height Requirements.
1.
The maximum height of single-family dwellings shall be the same as specified in the "R-1" District.
2.
The maximum height of two-family dwellings shall be the same as specified in the "R-2" District.
3.
The maximum height for multi-family dwellings and non-residential uses shall be thirty-five (35) feet. The Planning Commission, after receiving the recommendation of the Savannah Fire Chief, may allow the height of a multi-family dwelling to exceed thirty-five (35) feet. In no instance, however, shall the height of any multi-family dwelling exceed forty-five (45) feet.
F.
Yard Requirements.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
Side yard: Single-family and two-family dwellings shall maintain a side yard setback of not less than five (5) feet. Multi-family dwellings shall maintain a side yard setback of not less than seven (7) feet.
Rear yard: There shall be a rear yard for structures in this district which shall have a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet, or twenty percent (20%) of the depth of the lot, whichever is smaller.
G.
Loading And Unloading Regulations. See Article VII "Off-Street Parking And Loading Regulations".
H.
Parking Regulations. Off-street parking is not required in this district for existing residential structures. Any new structures, and any structure converted to multi-family residences, shall comply with the requirements of Article VII "Off-Street Parking And Loading Regulations".
I.
Sign Regulations. See Article VIII "Sign Regulations".
J.
Use Limitations.
1.
Multi-family dwelling developments shall be subject to the site plan review requirements and procedures.
2.
Minimum floor area. Multi-family residential units shall have a minimum of five hundred seventy-five (575) square feet of private, habitable floor area per family, provided there are common activity areas, such as laundry areas, and eight hundred sixty-five (865) square feet per family, provided there are no common activity areas.
Section 400.160 "R-4" Manufactured Home Park Residential District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §5, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. It is the intent of this district to provide low to medium density manufactured home park development which is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood in which it is located. Manufactured home parks are considered as a residential use and should be located in areas where services and amenities are available such as those found in conventional residential areas.
B.
Permitted Uses. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations.
1.
Minimum park area: Five (5) acres.
2.
Minimum park width: Two hundred twenty-five (225) feet.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum structure height: Twenty (20) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations: Except as modified by the provisions of Article V "Use Regulations", minimum yard depths for each manufactured home space shall be as follows:
1.
Front yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
2.
Side yard: Fifteen (15) feet.
3.
Rear yard: Twenty-five (25) feet.
G.
Use Limitations. Each manufactured home park shall be designed in accordance with all City codes and to the following minimum design standards:
1.
Minimum design standards.
a.
The park shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to insure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.
b.
Manufactured home parks hereafter approved shall have a maximum density of eight (8) manufactured homes per gross acre, and a minimum area of five thousand (5,000) square feet shall be provided for each manufactured home space.
c.
Each manufactured home space shall be at least fifty (50) feet wide and be clearly defined.
d.
All manufactured homes and additions thereto shall be so located to maintain a clearance of not less than twenty (20) feet from another manufactured home. In addition, all manufactured homes and additions thereto shall be so located to maintain a clearance of twenty-five (25) feet from any permanent structure within the park.
e.
All manufactured home spaces shall front upon a private roadway of not less than twenty-five (25) feet in width, including curbs on each side; provided however, that no on-street parking is permitted. If parallel parking is permitted on one (1) side of the street, the width shall be increased to thirty (30) feet, and if parallel parking is permitted on both sides of the street, the width shall be increased to thirty-six (36) feet. All roadways shall have unobstructed access to a public street.
f.
Off-street parking areas shall be provided in all manufactured home parks. Such off-street parking areas shall provide sufficient parking spaces for a minimum of two (2) cars per manufactured home within the manufactured home park. Off-street parking areas may be provided on individual manufactured home spaces provided that the off-street parking area is paved and the off-street parking area surface is not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest adjacent manufactured home space.
g.
All roadways and sidewalks within the manufactured home park shall be of all-weather surfacing and shall be adequately lighted at night.
h.
A community structure may be provided which may include recreation facilities, laundry facilities, and other similar uses.
i.
The perimeter of all manufactured homes shall be fully skirted.
j.
A storm shelter shall be required, big enough to accommodate all of the residents, based on no fewer than three (3) persons per manufactured home space.
k.
Sidewalks shall be required on one (1) side of all streets.
l.
Landscaping shall be shown on the development plan. The perimeter of each manufactured home space shall be surrounded by a landscaped strip of open space fifty (50) feet wide along each arterial and collector street or highway and twenty-five (25) feet wide along all other lot lines and streets.
m.
All roadways shall meet the design standards as adopted by the City for private streets in manufactured home parks.
n.
A structure permit for the park shall be obtained before moving a manufactured home into an "M-P" District.
2.
Water supply.
a.
Water shall be supplied to the park by a public water system.
b.
The size, location and installation of water lines shall be in accordance with the requirements of the building codes of the City.
c.
Individual water service connections shall be provided at each manufactured home space.
3.
Required recreation areas.
a.
In all manufactured home parks accommodating or designed to accommodate twenty-five (25) or more manufactured homes, there shall be one (1) or more recreation areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.
b.
The size of such recreation areas shall be based upon a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet for each lot within the manufactured home park. No outdoor recreation area shall contain less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
c.
Recreation areas shall be so located as to be free of traffic hazards and should, where the topography permits, be centrally located.
d.
The required recreational area(s) within the manufactured home park shall contain playground equipment or other recreational facilities as approved by the Planning Commission. The cost of purchasing and installing said recreational equipment shall be paid for by the developer of the manufactured home park.
e.
The maintenance of recreation area(s) and equipment within each manufactured home park shall be paid for by the owner of the manufactured home park.
4.
Sewage disposal. Each manufactured home park shall be connected to the City or County central sanitary sewer system or to another central sewage system as approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Each manufactured home space within a manufactured home park shall be connected to and served by the central sanitary sewer system serving the manufactured home park.
5.
Tie-downs and ground anchors. All manufactured homes shall be secured to the ground by tie-downs and ground anchors in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Code.
6.
Electrical. Each manufactured home space shall be provided with an individual electrical outlet supply which shall be installed in accordance with the building codes of the City and requirements of the electric supplier.
7.
Gas. Natural gas hookups, when provided, shall be installed in accordance with the building codes of the City and the regulations of the gas supplier.
8.
Refuse and garbage handling. Storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a park shall be in accordance with City Code.
9.
Blocking. All manufactured homes shall be blocked at a maximum of ten (10) foot centers around the perimeter of each manufactured home in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Code and in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
10.
Pad requirements. Shall be a flexible surface with a minimum of five (5) inch thick gravel, stone or compacted surface, treated to discourage plant growth, constructed to discharge water and edged to prohibit fraying or spreading of surfacing materials; or shall be of a hard surface of a minimum of two (2) eighteen (18) inch wide concrete ribbons or slabs capable of carrying the weight and of sufficient length to support all blocking points of the manufactured home.
H.
Application Requirements.
1.
An applicant for "R-4" Manufactured Home Park District shall prepare or cause to be prepared a preliminary manufactured home park plan, drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, and twenty (20) copies of said plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and recommendations. Said plan shall be designed in accordance with the minimum design standards herein and shall include the following:
a.
Contours shown at two (2) foot intervals.
b.
Elevation drawings of all permanent buildings proposed.
2.
Upon approval of the preliminary manufactured home park plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant shall prepare and submit a final plan which shall incorporate any changes or alterations requested. The final plan and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation shall be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for their review and final action.
3.
Any substantial deviation from the approved plan, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, shall constitute a violation of these regulations. Changes in plans shall be resubmitted for reconsideration and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen prior to the occupancy of the manufactured home park.
4.
Construction of an approved manufactured home park shall begin only after the use permit has been granted by the Board of Aldermen.
Section 400.170 "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §6, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. The intent of this district is to provide a zone which will accommodate limited commercial and office uses that are compatible with nearby residential neighborhoods.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, those type of uses that are allowed as home occupations, as specified in Section 400.270(4) of Article V "Use Regulations" shall be permitted uses within the "C-1" District. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter:
1.
Minimum lot area: No minimum lot area is required for commercial uses.
2.
Minimum lot width: Seventy (70) feet.
3.
Lot coverage: No maximum lot is required for commercial uses.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations.
1.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: No side yard is required for commercial uses unless said side yard abuts a residentially zoned lot in which event there shall be a side yard of not less than thirty (30) feet.
3.
Rear yard: Thirty (30) feet.
G.
Use Limitations.
1.
No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
2.
Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any neighboring property and so that glare is not visible to any traffic on any public street.
3.
The Planning Commission, where it deems necessary, may place limits on the hours of operation of any commercial use within a "C-1" District in order to promote and preserve the character of nearby residential neighborhoods.
H.
Site Plan Review. Development in the "C-1" District shall be subject to site plan review requirements and procedures.
Section 400.180 "C-2" Central Business District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §7, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. The intent of this district is to provide a zone which will accommodate the broad range of retail shopping activities and service and office uses that are normally found in the core area of a City.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, commercial retail and services, offices, and similar uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations.
1.
Minimum lot area: None.
2.
Minimum lot width: None.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article V "Use Regulations", minimum yard depths shall be as follows:
1.
Front yard: The front yard setback shall be the average front yard setback distance of existing buildings within the same block.
2.
Side yard: Ten (10) feet when adjacent to a residential district, otherwise none.
3.
Rear yard: None.
G.
Use Limitations.
1.
No outdoor storage, except the display of merchandise for sale to the public, shall be permitted.
2.
Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any residential property and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
3.
No off-street parking is required, however, if off-street parking is provided, said off-street parking area shall not be located in front of the building which is served by the off-street parking area.
4.
No business establishment shall offer or sell food or beverages where consumption is primarily intended to occur in parked motor vehicles.
5.
A solid or semi-solid fence, hedge or wall at least six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet high, and having a density of not less than seventy percent (70%) per square foot, shall be provided adjacent to an adjoining residential district unless the adjacent residential district and the commercial development are separated by a street or alley right-of-way. Said fence or wall shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or owners of the property in the "C-2" District.
6.
Any tavern, restaurant, club, business or similar use serving alcoholic or cereal malt beverages shall not be located within one hundred (100) feet of property used as a public park, church or school.
H.
Site Plan Review. Development in the "C-2" District shall be subject to site plan review requirements and procedures.
Section 400.190 "C-3" General Commercial District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §8, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. The "C-3" General Commercial District is intended for the purpose of allowing basic retail, service and office uses in addition to those normally permitted in neighborhood centers. This district is also intended to provide locations for commercial activity that do not require a central location downtown but do require a location easily accessible to the downtown shoppers. Business uses needing large floor areas, particularly those of a service nature, not compatible with Central Business District uses are included in this district.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, automobile and implement sales, lumberyards, contractors' yards, offices, neighborhood retailing and similar uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations.
1.
Minimum lot area: None.
2.
Minimum lot width: None.
3.
Lot coverage: None.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum height of structure: Thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article VI "Supplementary District Regulations", minimum yard depths shall be as follows:
1.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: Thirty (30) feet when abutting a residential district otherwise none.
3.
Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet unless the rear yard abuts a residential zoning district in which case the rear side setback shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
G.
Use Limitations.
1.
No outdoor storage, except the display of merchandise for sale to the public, shall be permitted.
2.
Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that no direct light is cast upon any residential property and so that no glare is visible to any traffic on any public street.
3.
A solid or semi-solid fence, hedge or wall at least six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet high, and having a density of not less than seventy percent (70%) per square foot, shall be provided adjacent to an adjoining residential district unless the adjacent residential district and the commercial development are separated by a street or alley right-of-way. Said fence or wall shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or owners of the property in the "C-3" District.
4.
Any tavern, restaurant, club, business or similar use serving alcoholic or cereal malt beverages shall not be located within one hundred (100) feet of property used as a public park, church or school.
H.
Site Plan Review. Development in the "C-3" District shall be subject to site plan review requirements and procedures.
Section 400.200 "M-1" Business Park District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §9, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. The intent of the district is to permit a mix of light industrial uses that are not obnoxious due to appearance, noise, emissions, or odor, as well as office and limited retail commercial uses. Uses within this district shall not require intensive land coverage and shall be compatibly developed with adjacent districts through site plan review.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, light manufacturing, wholesaling, trucking and warehousing uses, as well as offices uses are permitted. In addition, limited retail and service uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations.
1.
Minimum lot area: Subject to site plan review.
2.
Minimum lot width: Subject to site plan review.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum height of structure: Thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article VI "Supplementary District Regulations", minimum yard depths shall be as follows:
1.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: The total of side yards shall be not less than fifty (50) feet, except that no side yard shall be less than ten (10) feet, and no less than forty (40) feet when abutting a street or residential district.
3.
Rear yard: Twenty-five (25) feet unless said rear yard abuts a residential zoning district in which case the minimum rear yard setback shall not be less than forty (40) feet.
G.
Use Limitations.
1.
The development of each "M-1" District shall create a campus like environment and shall incorporate unified design standards for the entire development which shall be approved by the Planning Commission at time of rezoning.
2.
All storage of materials, products or equipment, except those related to or used for agricultural research, testing and/or analysis purposes, shall be within a fully enclosed building or in an open yard so screened that the materials stored are not clearly visible within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line. Where topographic conditions make effective screening impractical, the Planning and Zoning Commission may make variances as they deem advisable.
3.
A solid or semi-solid fence or wall at least six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet, high and having a density of not less than seventy percent (70%) per square foot shall be provided adjacent to an adjoining residential district unless the adjacent residential district and the industrial district are separated by a street right-of-way. Said fence or wall shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or owners of the property in the "M-1" District.
4.
No structure shall be used for residential purposes except that a watchman may reside on the premises.
5.
All operations shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building.
6.
Industrial wastes shall be of such a quantity and nature as to not overburden the public sewage disposal facilities as to cause odor and unsanitary effects beyond the property line.
7.
A private street network shall be allowed where comprehensive control of a large industrial site is required for safety or security reasons and where no unsecured access to the site is afforded the public.
H.
Site Plan Review. Development in the "M-1" District shall be subject to site plan review requirements and procedures.
Section 400.210 "M-2" Heavy Industrial District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §10, 4-7-1997]
A.
Intent. The "M-2" Heavy Industrial District is intended for the purpose of allowing basic or primary industries which are generally not compatible with residential and/or commercial activity. Certain extremely obnoxious or hazardous uses will require special permission to locate in this district.
B.
Permitted Uses. Generally, manufacturing, wholesaling, trucking and warehousing uses, with limited retail and service uses permitted as well. For a general listing of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, see Article V of these regulations. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with other uses permitted in the district and with uses listed in Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
C.
Conditional Uses. For a specific listing of conditional uses, see Article V "Use Regulations" of this Chapter.
D.
Intensity Of Use Regulations.
1.
Minimum lot area: Subject to site plan review.
2.
Minimum lot width: Subject to site plan review.
E.
Height Regulations. Maximum height of structure: Thirty-five (35) feet.
F.
Yard Regulations. Except as modified by the provisions of Article VI "Supplementary District Regulations", minimum yard depths shall be as follows:
1.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: The total of side yards shall be not less than fifty (50) feet, except that no side yard shall be less than ten (10) feet, and no less than forty (40) feet when abutting a street or residential district.
3.
Rear yard: Twenty-five (25) feet unless said rear yard abuts a residential zoning district in which case the minimum rear yard setback shall not be less than forty (40) feet.
G.
Use Limitations.
1.
All storage of materials, products or equipment, except those related to or used for agricultural research, testing and/or analysis purposes, shall be within a fully enclosed building or in an open yard so screened that the materials stored are not clearly visible within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line. Where topographic conditions make effective screening impractical, the Commission may make variances as they deem advisable.
2.
A solid or semi-solid fence or wall at least six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet, high and having a density of not less than seventy percent (70%) per square foot shall be provided adjacent to an adjoining residential district unless the adjacent residential district and the industrial district are separated by a street right-of-way. Said fence or wall shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or owners of the property in the "M-2" District.
3.
No structure shall be used for residential purposes except that a watchman may reside on the premises.
4.
Facilities used for agricultural research, testing and/or analysis. In agriculture-related research facilities, the following use limitations shall apply:
a.
Operations required to be conducted outside a fully enclosed building shall be conducted in controlled outdoor areas.
b.
A private street network shall be allowed where comprehensive control of a large industrial site is required for safety or security reasons and where no unsecured access to the site is afforded the public.
c.
Private roadways for certain agricultural-related research and development activities may be improved with an all-weather surface other than asphaltic concrete such as gravel or stone. They shall be designed to permit surface drainage without erosion of adjacent land.
H.
Site Plan Review. Development in the "M-2" District shall be subject to site plan review requirements and procedures.
Section 400.220 "PD" Planned Development District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §11, 4-7-1997]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for elements of flexibility in design, placement, arrangement, bulk and other considerations involved in planned districts; to provide a framework within which the structures and uses in the planned district may be interrelated with adjacent development and areas; and to maintain the desired overall intensity of land use, desired population densities, and desired areas of open space. The use of planned zoning procedures is intended to encourage large-scale developments, efficient development of small tracts, innovative and imaginative site planning, and conservation of resources.
B.
Use Of The "PD" District. With the exception of standard single-family and two-family residential subdivisions, zoning proposals which are intended to be subdivided into multiple lots should seek the "PD" Zoning District classification. Planned developments are groupings of structures or sites that are planned as an integrated unit or cluster on property under unified control at the time of zoning. The sale, subdivision or other partition of the site after zoning approval does not exempt the project or portions thereof from complying with the development standards and other conditions that were committed to at the time of the rezoning. The Planned Development District must always be used in conjunction with one (1) of the other zoning districts, known as the "underlying district".
The requirements of the "PD" District shall be in addition to the requirements of the underlying district, except that the "PD" District may modify some of the regulations of the underlying district in specific situations. A "PD" District may be used in conjunction with any of the other zoning districts or with any combination of districts.
An application for rezoning to the "PD" District shall include a preliminary development plan and may include a concurrent request to change the underlying zoning classification. If the rezoning is approved, the new district shall include the designation of the underlying district followed by "PD". For example, a Planned Development District of an "R-1" District shall be known as "R-1-PD".
Approval of the rezoning based on the preliminary development plan shall allow the applicant to submit a final development plan for approval. No structure or occupancy permit shall be issued until a final development plan has been approved. The use of the "PD" District shall be separate from the subdivision regulations of the City, and the development plans required by the "PD" District shall not be construed as plats. It is recommended that the subdivision process follow the rezoning/preliminary plan approval, but precede the approval of the final development plan. Resubdivision may be a prerequisite to approval of the final development plan.
C.
Use Regulations. Any use permitted in the underlying zone may be permitted. The uses permitted may be voluntarily restricted by the applicant, or restricted as a condition of approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
D.
Height Regulations. The height regulations provided for the underlying zoning district shall be required, provided that the allowed height may be increased by one (1) floor or fifteen (15) feet upon a showing that the proposed structure is consistent in scale and bulk to the character of the community, and the increase in density as a result of the increase in height does not create an adverse effect on the value or utility of adjacent property.
E.
Yard Regulations. The yard regulations provided for the underlying zoning district shall be required, provided that the yard regulations may be reduced upon a showing of sufficient open space accessible to occupants; a separation between structures for fire-fighting purposes; and that there is consistency with the visual character of the community.
F.
Use Regulations.
1.
The proposed development shall provide access to the major street system in such a way that the traffic generated by the development will not cause an unreasonably hazardous condition nor inconvenience in the area.
2.
Structures and traffic shall be arranged so that all principal structures are accessible to emergency vehicles.
3.
Parking shall be provided in a manner which reduces to a minimum its adverse physical impact in the area. Screening parking areas with landscaping or walls, breaking parking areas into smaller units by introducing landscaped areas or other physical separators are suggested approaches. The parking areas should be appropriately spaced to serve those units they represent.
4.
The availability of services and location of public utilities shall have the approval of each agency involved. Evidence to this effect shall be presented with the preliminary development plans.
5.
Approval of the final development plan may be conditioned by the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of Aldermen to minimize any negative impact on the community.
G.
Application For Rezoning. A petition to change to a "PD" Planned District shall be filed with the City, along with the filing fee as set forth by separate ordinance. A preliminary development plan shall be attached and shall include the elements set forth in these regulations. The process for approval shall be the same as for any rezoning as provided by these regulations.
H.
Approval Procedure. The approval by the Board of Aldermen of the preliminary development plan and the concurrent rezoning to the "PD" District shall be preceded by the publication and mailing of notice, a public hearing, and a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. If the Board of Aldermen disagrees with the recommendation, the application shall be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration. Approval of the preliminary development plan shall be valid for two (2) years from the date of its approval. The filing and approval of a final development plan for any phase of the area contained in the preliminary plan shall extend the period of validity an additional two (2) years. Once approved, the zoning classification can only be changed through rezoning and cannot be changed by expiration of the preliminary development plan.
I.
Preliminary Development Plan. The preliminary development plan shall be prepared at a scale dimension of not more than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet and shall include:
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Boundaries of the project with dimensions to scale;
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Contour intervals of two (2) feet;
3.
Proposed size, height, location and arrangement of structures, parking areas with proposed arrangement of stalls and number of cars, entrance and exit driveways and their relationship to existing and/or proposed streets;
4.
Preliminary drainage plan in sufficient detail to show direction of flow, storm water detention facilities, if needed, and major drainage structures;
5.
General landscape plan to include location and height of all walls, fences, signs and screen plantings;
6.
Note provision for dedication of new or additional rights-of-way, if needed; such to be dedicated to the City prior to approval of a final development plan;
7.
Phases of final development;
8.
Name and address of owner, applicant and engineering firm which prepared the plan;
9.
Seal of engineering firm licensed in the State of Missouri developing the plan, scale, north point and date of plan;
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A description of any limitations to be placed on the range of permitted uses, the hours of operation, the structure materials to be used or other similar factors; and
11.
Ten (10) copies shall be submitted.
J.
Final Development Plan. The final development plan shall be prepared in the same manner and include the same type of information as the preliminary development plan (updated to show final sizes, dimensions and arrangement) with the following additions:
1.
Contour lines shall show finished grading only;
2.
The landscaping plan shall show the size and type of each tree, shrub and ground cover; and
3.
Drawings showing the size, appearance and method of illumination for each sign.
The final development plan shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plan, shall be in final form for the issuance of a building permit, shall have been previously reviewed by the appropriate City staff, and shall include a construction schedule. A final approval by the Board of Aldermen shall authorize construction to begin according to the construction schedule providing all appropriate permits have been received. Construction of at least the first (1st) stage of development shall begin within three (3) years from the date the ordinance of the zoning change was published in the newspaper. If construction does not begin within this period and no effort is made for an extension of time by the owner, the final development plan shall be voided. |
K.
Building Permits. On final approval by the Board of Aldermen, the owner shall provide five (5) copies of the approved final development plan to the City. The Zoning Officer or his/her designee shall issue building permits only in accordance with the approved final development plan.
L.
Amendments. If any substantial variation or rearrangement of structures, parking area and drives, entrances, heights or open spaces is requested by the applicant, the applicant shall proceed by following the same procedure previously followed and outlined in the preliminary development plan.
M.
Open Space. The Planning and Zoning Commission may require the provision of open space to buffer dissimilar uses; to protect environmentally sensitive areas; or to counter balance any reduction in lot area, yard size or bulk limitations.
1.
Open space requirements. If the Planning and Zoning Commission requires open space, the City and the applicant shall enter into an agreement providing for the establishment of an agency to maintain the open space. Such agreement shall include provision for default, cure by the City, and enforcement.
2.
Disposition of open space. The agency established in the preceding paragraph shall not be dissolved or permitted to otherwise dispose of any open space by sale or otherwise without first offering to dedicate the same to the City.
The development plan process shall be required prior to any rezoning or issuance of a building permit for other than a single-family dwelling. |
N.
Time Limit. A site plan approval for a "PD" District shall expire automatically unless a building permit is taken within twelve (12) months after the approved date for commencement to effectuate such site plan.
Section 400.230 "C-O" Conditional Overlay District.
[Ord. No. 1892 Zoning Regs. Art. 4 §12, 4-7-1997]
A.
Purpose. By providing for flexible use or property development standards tailored to individual projects or specific properties, the "C-O" Conditional Overlay District is intended to:
1.
Ensure compatibility among incompatible or potentially incompatible land uses;
2.
Ease the transition from one zoning district to another;
3.
Address sites or land uses with special requirements; and
4.
Guide development in unusual situations or unique circumstances.
B.
Application. The "C-O" Conditional Overlay District may be applied in combination with any base zoning district. The future land use plan map of the Comprehensive Plan shall indicate the land areas where the "C-O" District shall be applied in conjunction with rezoning of land or site plan review.
C.
Use And Property Development Standards. The "C-O" Conditional Overlay District can be used to modify and restrict the uses allowed and property development standards of an underlying base zoning district. All requirements of a "C-O" District are in addition to and supplement all other applicable standards and requirements of the underlying zoning district. Restrictions and conditions imposed by a "C-O" District shall be limited to the following.
1.
Prohibiting otherwise permitted or conditional uses and accessory uses or making a conditional use a permitted use;
2.
Decreasing the number or average density of dwelling units that may be constructed on the site;
3.
Increasing minimum lot size or lot width;
4.
Increasing minimum yard and setback requirements;
5.
Restrictions on access to abutting properties and nearby roads, including specific design features; and
6.
Any other specific development standards required or authorized by this Development Code.
D.
Method Of Adoption. Zoning or rezoning of property to the "C-O" District shall be performed in the same manner as that for establishment of any other zoning district as specified in Article XII "Board Of Adjustment" of this Chapter. Restrictions imposed through a "C-O" District are considered part of this Development Code text and the official Zoning Map. All property included in a "C-O" District shall be identified on the Zoning Map by adding the letters "C-O" to the base zoning district symbol. The ordinance zoning or rezoning property to the "C-O" District shall specifically state the modifications imposed pursuant to the "C-O" District. The restrictions imposed shall be considered part of the text of these regulations and a violation of the restrictions shall be a violation of these regulations.
