The intent of the P—Public District is to identify and perpetuate the existence of public parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities and public and quasi-public buildings, whether publicly owned or leased.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

The following are permitted uses in the P district:

(1)

Churches;

(2)

Schools;

(3)

Beekeeping, as defined in section 56-3, as an accessory use in conjunction with a primary school use; provided, however, that such accessory use complies with the following conditions:

a.

Africanized bees are prohibited, and it shall be unlawful to maintain Africanized bees.

b.

Hive boxes cannot exceed six feet in height or ten cubic feet in volume.

c.

No more than two hive boxes may be allowed on any lot or parcel.

d.

Hives shall be located in the rear yard of a lot or parcel and shall have a minimum ten feet setback from any side or rear property line.

e.

No hive shall be located between the rear of a principal structure and the front yard lot line.

f.

A fresh water supply must be maintained within five feet of the hive.

g.

Hives located within 25 feet of any side or rear property line require the use of a flyway, as defined in section 56-3.

h.

The retail or commercial sale of honey generated or produced from the beekeeping operation on site is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009; Ord. No. 7-2019, § 13, 9-23-2019; Ord. No. 15-2025, § 8, 9-22-2025)

The following are uses allowed in the P district only upon approval of a conditional use permit:

(a)

Recreation facilities, buildings, and other facilities operated by governmental entities other than the city.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

The maximum building height permitted in this district shall be 50 feet, including mechanical appurtenances.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

(a)

For any lots directly abutting residentially zoned properties, the residential yard requirement of the abutting residential district shall apply to that portion of the affected lot. For the purposes of this section, properties that are separated by streets, or public rights-of-way, shall not be considered "directly abutting."

(b)

Designated parking areas shall be set back at least ten feet from the property line.

(c)

Front set back and rear set back shall be a minimum of 20 feet.

(d)

There shall be no side set back, except that on lots with a side lot line that is adjacent to a public street or right-of-way, a ten-foot side set back shall be maintained.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

The minimum useable open space required in this district shall be ten percent.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)

The maximum building coverage per lot or parcel in this district shall be 50 percent.

(Ord. No. 1-2009, § 1, 3-25-2009)