The residential districts established in this chapter are designed to promote and protect the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity, and other aspects of the general welfare. These general goals include, among others, the following more specific purposes:

A.

To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for residential developments to adequately meet the housing needs of the present and expected future population of the urban area, with due allowance for the need for a variety of choices in site selections;

B.

To permit improved movement on the public ways and effectively utilize existing public ways, and as far as possible, to mitigate the effects of heavy traffic and more particularly all through traffic, in residential areas;

C.

To protect residential areas against flood, fire, explosions, toxic and noxious matter, radiation, and other dangers, and against offensive matter, heat, glare, humidity, and other objectionable influences;

D.

To protect residential areas against undue congestion, as far as possible, by regulating the density of population, the intensity of activity, and the bulk of buildings in relation to the surrounding land and to one another, and by providing for off-street parking spaces for automotive vehicles;

E.

To require the provision of open space in residential areas wherever practicable; and to encourage the provision of better standards of open space by permitting moderately larger bulk, higher density, and greater intensity with better standards of open space, in order to open up residential areas to light and air, to provide open areas for rest and recreation, and to break up the monotony of continuous building bulk, and thereby to provide a more desirable environment for urban living;

F.

To provide for access for light and air to windows and for privacy, as far as possible, by controls over the height of buildings and structures;

G.

To provide appropriate space for public and private educational, religious, recreational, and similar facilities and public utilities which serve the needs of nearby residents, which generally perform their own activities more effectively in a residential environment, and which do not create objectionable influences; and to coordinate the intensity of residential land use with the appropriate community facilities;

H.

To provide a zoning framework conducive to freedom of architectural design in order to encourage the development of more attractive and economical building forms; and

I.

To promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accordance with a well-considered general plan to promote stability of residential development, to protect the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect the community's tax revenues.

A.

Duplexes, identified as semi-detached and two-family dwellings, shall be permitted provided that a site plan is prepared and approved by the planning commission in accordance with section A-1303 of this ordinance.

B.

All multi-family developments shall be required to submit a site plan in accordance with section A-1303 of this ordinance.

C.

The minimum lot frontage for a duplex shall be one and one-half (1 ½) times the lot frontage required for the zoning district or one hundred (100) feet, whichever is greater. All buildings shall face the street and shall not be stacked behind each other.

D.

A concrete or paved driveway shall be required for each dwelling. Parking in the front yard shall be prohibited, and all parking must be located in the side or rear yard, with no allowance for street parking. Each unit shall provide the number of off-street spaces required under section A-807 of this ordinance.

E.

Drainage shall be reviewed to determine if storm water pollution requirements apply. Detention shall be required if necessitated by slope or increased runoff due to impermeable surface areas.

F.

Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a separate meter for all utilities.

(Ord. No. 25-33, § 1(Exh. A), 11-18-2025)

These districts are designed to provide permissible areas for the growing of crops, animal husbandry, dairying, forestry and other similar activities, which generally occur and characterize rural rather than urban areas. These districts are designed, furthermore, to provide for very low density residential development where public sanitary service is least practical. In addition, these districts may include areas and lands not suited by reason of soil, geologic, topographic, or other limitations for development. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities, and major recreational facilities, which require large land areas and are appropriately located away from intense urban development.

A.

Permitted Principal Uses and Structures

Within the A-Agricultural Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities, as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Dwelling Two-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Service

Agricultural, Resource Production, and Extractive Activities

Plant and Forest Nurseries

Crop and Animal Raising

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Living quarters of persons regularly employed on the premises:

Private barns, stables, sheds, and other farm buildings.

Private garages and parking areas.

Outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for the use of the residents.

Signs in compliance with the regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance.

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted use.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facility Activities

Administrative

Community Assembly

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Extensive Impact

Intermediate Impact Facilities

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

Community Activities

Animal Care and Veterinarian Services

Group Assembly

Agricultural Resource Production and Extractive Activities

Mining and Quarrying

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any uses or structures not of a nature specifically permitted herein by right, by accessory use or by conditional use.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot including all new development, enlargements, extensions, or conversions; provided, however, that all barns, sheds, silos, or other buildings used exclusively for agricultural purposes shall be exempt from these regulations:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, and exceptions to these provisions are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Yard Regulations

The basic yard regulations below apply to all zone lots within A Districts, except as provided in Chapter A-8, Section A-805:

These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for low density residential development characterized by an open appearance. The residential development will consist of single-family detached dwellings and accessory structures. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities, and open uses which serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which are benefited by an open residential environment without creating objectionable or undesirable influences upon residential developments. Further, it is the intent of this ordinance that these districts be located so that the provision of appropriate urban services will be physically and economically facilitated and so that provision is made for the orderly expansion and maintenance of urban residential development within the urban area. It is the express purpose of this ordinance to exclude from these districts all buildings and other structures and uses having commercial characteristics whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for these districts shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the R40 Low Density Residential Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Maps, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facilities

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the R40 Low Density Residential District.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any R40 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within R40 Districts, except as provided in Chapter A-8, Sections A-803 and A-804.

These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for low density residential development characterized by an open appearance. Generally, the residential development will consist of single-family detached dwellings and accessory structures. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities, and open uses which serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which are benefited by an open residential environment without creating objectionable or undesirable influences upon residential developments. Further it is the intent of this ordinance that these districts be located so that the provision of appropriate urban services will be physically and economically facilitated and so that provision is made for the orderly expansion and maintenance of urban residential development within the urban area. It is the express purpose of this ordinance to exclude from these districts all buildings and other structures and uses having commercial characteristics whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for these districts shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the R20 Low Density Residential Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Maps, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Dwelling Two-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the R20 Low Density Residential District.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any R20 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within R20 Districts, except as provided in Chapter A-8, Sections A-803 and A-804:

These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for low density residential development characterized by an open appearance. Generally, the residential development will consist of single-family detached dwellings and accessory structures. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities, and open uses which serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which are benefited by an open residential environment without creating objectionable or undesirable influences upon residential developments. Further it is the intent of this ordinance that these districts be located so that the provision of appropriate urban services will be physically and economically facilitated and so that provision is made for the orderly expansion and maintenance of urban residential development within the urban area. It is the express purpose of this ordinance to exclude from these districts all buildings and other structures and uses having commercial characteristics whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for these districts shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the RS20 Low Density Residential Single-Family Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Maps, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the RS20 Low Density Residential Single-Family District.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any RS20 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within RS20 Districts, except as provided in Chapter A-8, Sections A-803 an A-804:

This class of districts is designed to provide suitable areas for medium density residential development where sufficient urban services and facilities are provided or where the extension of such services can be physically and economically facilitated prior to development. Only single-family residences are permitted by right. Many other types of residential uses may also be allowed conditionally. This class of district is intended also to permit community facility and public utility installations which are necessary to service and to serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which installations are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. It is the class of district all buildings or other structures and uses having commercial characteristics and not planned as an integral part of a total residential development, whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for this class of district shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the R15 Medium Density Residential Districts as showing on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Duplexes

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the R15 Medium Density Residential Districts.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any R15 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within R15 Districts, except as provided in Chapter A-8, Sections A-803 and A-804:

This class of districts is designed to provide suitable areas for medium density residential development where sufficient urban services and facilities are provided or where the extension of such services can be physically and economically facilitated prior to development. Only single-family residences are permitted by right. Many other types of residential uses may also be allowed conditionally. This class of district is intended also to permit community facility and public utility installations which are necessary to service and to serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which installations are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. It is the class of district all buildings or other structures and uses having commercial characteristics and not planned as an integral part of a total residential development, whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for this class of district shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the RS15 Medium Density Residential Districts as showing on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the RS15 Medium Density Residential Single-Family Districts.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any RS15 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within RS15 Districts, except as provided in Chapter A-8, Sections A-803 and A-804:

This class of districts is designed to provide suitable areas for medium density residential development where sufficient urban services and facilities are provided or where the extension of such services can be physically and economically facilitated prior to development. All types of residential activities are permitted. It is the intent of this district to not restrict in number the dwelling units contained in a building provided there is sufficient area of zone lot and open space on such lot relative to the number of dwelling units thereon. This class of district is intended also to permit community facility and public utility installations which are necessary to service and to serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which installations are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. It is the express purpose of this ordinance to exclude from this class of district all buildings or other structures and uses having commercial characteristics and not planned as an integral part of a total residential development, whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for this class of district shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the R10 Medium Density Residential Districts as showing on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Dwelling Two-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Residential Activities

Dwelling Multi-Family

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the R10 Medium Density Residential Districts.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any R10 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within R10 Districts, except as provided in Sections A-803 and A-804 of Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 22-04, § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-2022)

This class of districts is designed to provide suitable areas for medium density residential development where sufficient urban services and facilities are provided or where the extension of such services can be physically and economically facilitated prior to development. Only single-family residential activities are permitted. This class of district is intended also to permit community facility and public utility installations which are necessary to service and to serve specifically the residents of these districts, or which installations are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. It is the express purpose of this ordinance to exclude from this class of district all buildings or other structures and uses having commercial characteristics and not planned as an integral part of a total residential development, whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for this class of district shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the RS10 Medium Density Residential Single-Family Districts as showing on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the RS10 Medium Density Residential Single-Family Districts.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any RS10 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within RS10 Districts, except as provided in Sections A-803 and A-804 of Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 22-04, § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-2022)

This class of district is designed to provide suitable areas for high-density development where sufficient urban facilities are available or where such facilities will be available prior to development. All types of residential activities are permitted. It is the intent of this district to not restrict in number the dwelling units contained in a building provided there is sufficient area of zone lot and open space on such lot relative to the number of dwelling units thereon. This class of district is intended also to permit community facility and public utility installations which are necessary to service specifically the residents of this district, or which installations are benefited by and compatible with a residential environment. It is the express purpose of this ordinance to exclude from this class of district all buildings or other structures and uses having commercial characteristics and not planned as an integral part of a total residential development, whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations for this class of district shall be considered as not having such characteristics if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this ordinance.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the R7 High Density Residential Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Dwelling One-Family Detached

Dwelling Two-Family Detached

Dwelling Attached

Community Facility Activities

Essential Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses

Private garages and parking areas;

Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;

Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8;

Home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this ordinance;

Accessory uses or structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Section A-1306 of Chapter A-13:

Residential Activities

Mobile Home Park

Semi-Permanent

Community Facilities

Administrative

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Intermediate Impact

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

Editor's note— This section amended by Ordinance No. 01-14, eliminating mobile home as a conditional use in R7.

D.

Prohibited Uses

Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use, or conditional use is prohibited in the R7 Districts.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any R7 District:

F.

Yard Requirements

(1)

General Provisions

General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, adjustments for lot area remainder, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(2)

Basic Provisions

The basic yard regulations appearing below apply to all zone lots located within R7 Districts, except as provided in Sections A-803 and A-804 of Chapter A-8 of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 01-14; Ord. No. 22-04, § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-2022)

Purpose and Intent: It is the purpose and intent of this ordinance to provide adequate space within the Springfield Planning Region for the use of land for mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions. No mobile home hereinafter shall be placed on any lot within the Springfield Planning Region that does not conform to the minimum standards as set forth in this ordinance except when the following conditions are proven to exist: 1) Vacant site/pads in existing mobile home parks or mobile home subdivisions may be replaced with another mobile home; 2) Individual mobile homes may be placed on a lot located in the Agricultural Districts, provided the lot consists of a minimum of four (4) acres and has a minimum of one hundred (100) feet of frontage on a public right-of-way or a permanent easement of at least fifty (50) feet in width as prescribed in the Springfield Subdivision Regulations.

Inspections: The State has exclusive jurisdiction over the installation of manufactured homes. Any city, county and consolidated government resolutions, ordinances, regulations and code requirements on the installation of manufactured homes are preempted by State law.

A.

MH-1 District—Mobile Home Subdivisions

This section shall designate a district for mobile home developments characterized by larger lots and in general, more stringent development standards than traditional mobile home parks. Ownership of property in this district is usually divided among several individuals who own the land upon which a mobile home or other dwelling is located. Procedures for development of mobile home subdivisions shall be those prescribed by the Subdivision Regulations of Springfield, Tennessee and in conformance with the following provisions:

(1)

Permitted Uses. The following lists the permitted uses allowed in the MH-1 District:

(a)

Mobile homes

(b)

Modular homes

(c)

Manufactured homes (including single family homes, and double wide mobile homes)

(d)

Accessory buildings to dwelling units

(e)

Recreation, service or utility buildings used in common by the residents of the vicinity

(f)

Public or private utilities

(g)

Parks and open spaces

(h)

Governmental uses

(i)

Office buildings for management, maintenance, or security of the development

(j)

Community assembly structures and/or areas

(2)

Space Requirements. The following space requirements shall apply to all mobile home subdivisions:

(a)

Required Area for Development: Minimum of three (3) acres.

(b)

Required Lot Areas per Dwelling Unit: Minimum seven thousand (7,000) square feet for each lot served by public sewer and minimum fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet for each lot served by septic systems.

(c)

Minimum Individual Lot Width: seventy-five (75) feet.

(d)

Minimum Setbacks: Front yard = twenty (20) feet, Rear yard = twenty (20) feet, Side yard = fifteen (15) feet.

(e)

Common Recreation and/or Open Space Requirements: A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet for each individual lot shall be set aside for common space or recreation to be utilized by the lot owners/tenants of each mobile home subdivision. Such common area shall be duly shown on the subdivision plat to be recorded. A means of maintenance agreements or upkeep of the recreation/open space shall be provided by the developer of the mobile home subdivision prior to establishment of the district.

(f)

Accessory Structures may be permitted in the rear or side yard of a lot, provided that they shall be located no closer than twenty (20) feet from the principal structure and shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet from the rear or side property line. Accessory structures in the MH-1 District shall be limited to those used solely for storage and use of personal equipment and/or utilitarian devices.

(3)

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted as conditional uses within the MH-1 District with approval by the Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals:

(a)

Child care permitted in this ordinance as Day Care Centers and Home Day Care Facilities.

(b)

Neighborhood-oriented retail and/or service commercial uses designed to accommodate the residents within the MH-1 District. However, these uses shall only apply in mobile home enclosed structure, and may not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet in gross floor area.

(c)

Single family residential structures

(4)

Off-Street Parking. Each mobile home lot in a mobile home subdivision shall provide adequate space to be designed for at least two (2) vehicles to be parked off of a public or private right-of-way.

(5)

Streets. All streets in a mobile home subdivision shall be built and classified according to the standards established for public streets in the Springfield Subdivision Regulations.

(6)

Sidewalks and Pedestrian Areas. At least one side of all interior streets and drives, public or private, shall be adjoined by a sidewalk of at least five (5) feet in width, running parallel to the interior street to the edge of the public right-of-way that provides access to the mobile home subdivision. In cases where the mobile home subdivision adjoins more than one street, only those streets classified as collectors or arterials in the Major Street and Road Plan, adopted by the Planning Commission, shall be required to have sidewalks connecting them to the interior of the mobile home subdivision.

(7)

Other Provisions Pertaining to Mobile Home Subdivisions.

(a)

No lot owner shall occupy or use his lot, or permit the same or any part thereof to be occupied or used for any purpose other than as a private single-family residence.

(b)

No mobile home unit shall be placed in such a manner as to interfere with the natural drainage of the area.

(c)

No lot shall be re-subdivided without following the expressed rules as outlined in the Springfield Subdivision Regulations.

(d)

All mobile homes shall be placed on a permanent foundation in this district.

(e)

All mobile home subdivisions shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in the Subdivision Regulations for the provision of all utilities.

(f)

All new mobile home subdivisions shall be opaquely screened on all exterior perimeter boundary lines with evergreen landscaping and/or manmade earthen berms or fencing. In the event that earthen berms are utilized they shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height. This provision shall not apply at street intersects in such a manner to cause a sight visibility problem.

B.

MH-2 District. Mobile Home Parks.

The MH-2 District provides for the orderly development of mobile home parks within the Springfield Planning Region. Mobile home parks allow for the leasing of space upon a singular tract of land to more than one (1) dwelling unit. Mobile home parks typically allow for the placement of mobile homes within an area that is generally more confined than that of a mobile home subdivision. Procedures for development of mobile home parks shall be in conformance with the following provisions:

(1)

Permitted uses. The following is a list of the permitted uses allowed in the MH-2 District:

(a)

Mobile homes.

(b)

Modular homes.

(c)

Manufacturing housing (including single family homes, and doublewide mobile homes).

(d)

Accessory buildings to dwelling units.

(e)

Recreation, service or utility buildings used in common by the residents of the vicinity.

(f)

Public or private utilities.

(g)

Parks and open space.

(h)

Governmental uses.

(i)

Office buildings for the management, maintenance, and security of the mobile home park.

(j)

Community assembly structures and/or areas.

(2)

Space requirements. The following space requirements shall apply to all mobile home parks:

(a)

Required Area for Development: All mobile home parks shall consist of at least three (3) acres in size and may vary according to the proposed density. In all cases, a minimum of ten (10) dwelling units is required for the designation of the MH-2 District.

(b)

Required Lot Areas per Dwelling Unit: Minimum five thousand (5,000) square feet. All mobile home units shall be served by public sewer.

(c)

Minimum Lot Width for a Mobile Home Park: A Mobile Home Park must contain at least one hundred (100) feet of frontage on a public street right-of-way. Said right-of-way must be classified as either a collector or arterial street according to the Major Street and Road Plan as adopted by the Springfield Planning Commission.

(d)

Minimum Setbacks: Mobile homes must be situated within a mobile home park in such a fashion that there is a 25-foot clearance between each mobile home. No mobile home shall be situated within twenty-five (25) feet of a public or private street located within or outside of the mobile home park. Mobile homes parked end-to-end may be situated fifteen (15) feet apart. Each mobile home park shall maintain a minimum 25-foot perimeter buffer, free of any building, mobile home or accessory structure, with the exception of any required screening, berms, fencing, or landscaping.

(e)

Common Recreation and/or Open Space Requirements: A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet for each individual lot shall be set aside for common space or recreation to be utilized by the tenants of each mobile home park. Such common area shall be duly shown on the site plan of the mobile home park as required. A means of maintenance agreements or upkeep of the recreation/open space shall be provided by the developer, owner, or operator of the mobile home park prior to establishment of the district. The perimeter buffer shall not be considered as area to be used for this purpose.

(f)

Accessory Structures may be permitted within mobile home parks in the rear or side yard of a dwelling unit, provided that they shall be located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet from the perimeter boundary of the park and at least ten (10) feet from any mobile home or other structure within the park. Accessory structures in the H-2 District shall be limited to those used solely for storage and use of personal equipment and/or utilitarian devices; or for storage of equipment necessary for the maintenance and operation of the mobile home park.

(g)

All mobile home parks shall provide a minimum 50-foot easement for public utilities and other service or emergency equipment to access the development.

(3)

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted as conditional uses within the MH-2 District with approval by the Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals:

(a)

Child care as permitted in this ordinance as Day Care Centers and Home Day Care Facilities.

(b)

Neighborhood-oriented retail and/or service commercial uses designed to accommodate the residents within the MH- 2 District. However, these uses shall only apply in mobile home parks consisting of more than twenty-five (25) dwelling units, shall be located wholly within an enclosed structure, and may not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet in gross floor area.

(c)

Single family residential structures.

(4)

Off-Street Parking. Each designated plot for a dwelling unit in a mobile home park shall provide adequate space to be designated for at least two (2) vehicles to be parked off the public or private right-of-way or driveway.

(5)

Streets. All public streets in a mobile home park shall be built and classified according to the standards established for public streets in the Springfield Subdivision Regulations. All private streets shall be built at least twenty (20) feet in width and allow sufficient area for essential and emergency vehicles to access all areas of the park and to turn around on dead end streets. Situations requiring dead-end streets shall provide a cul-de-sac to be paved at a minimum radius of forty (40) feet.

(6)

Sidewalks and Pedestrian Areas. Walkways of not less than three (3) feet in width shall be provided from mobile home spaces to the pavement edge on the interior streets. At least one side of all interior streets and drives, public or private, shall be adjoined by a sidewalk of at least five (5) feet in width, running parallel to the interior streets, to the edge of the public right-of-way that provides access to the mobile home park. In cases where the mobile park adjoins more than one street, only those streets classified as collectors or arterials shall be required to have sidewalks connecting them to the interior or the mobile home park.

(7)

Other Provisions Pertaining to Mobile Home Parks.

(a)

All developers of proposed mobile home parks be required to submit a site plan of the proposed configuration of the park for approval by the Springfield Planning Commission. The site plan shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer certified to practice in the State of Tennessee. All site plans shall address the general lay out of the proposal, existing and proposed contours, street design, utility connection and/or relocation, proposed means of sanitation removal and other pertinent information as required in the Springfield Zoning Ordinance or by the Planning Commission.

(b)

No mobile home unit shall be placed in such a manner as to interfere with the natural drainage of the area.

(c)

Skirting shall be constructed within thirty (30) days after placement of a mobile home unit in a mobile home park. Skirting shall be of a nature that fully encompasses the area between the base floor of the dwelling unit and the ground.

(d)

Mobile home parks shall be opaquely screened on all exterior perimeter boundary lines with evergreen landscaping and/or manmade earthen berms or fencing. In the event that earthen berms are utilized they shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in height. This provision shall not apply at street intersections in a manner that could cause a sight visibility problem.

(e)

All mobile home units shall be served by public water and sewer utilities.

(f)

All mobile home sites shall be equipped with a minimum of two (2) electrical outlets, one (1) 110 volts and one (1) 220 volts.

(g)

All interior streets and/or drives shall be provided by the developers with street lighting so as to safely illuminate all pedestrian and vehicular travel ways.

(h)

All mobile home units shall be securely anchored according to the minimum standards set forth by the International Code Council.

(i)

The Planning Commission may attach special conditions and safeguards to protect both the occupants of the park and the adjoining property owners and tenants, including such measures as protection against noise, glare, traffic hazards, dust and pollution.

(j)

No inoperative, or unlicensed vehicle, nor uncontained junk, trash or other debris shall be permitted within a mobile home park. It shall be the responsibility of the mobile home park management to ensure the tenants abide with this requirement.

(k)

Development of mobile home parks and replacement mobile homes shall be with homes no more than five (5) years in age.

(Amended by Ord. No. 10-09)

A.

Historic District Guidelines

Guidelines Proposed for the Springfield Residential Historic District:

General Guidelines

(1)

All guidelines concerning remodeling are written to preserve the front of the house that faces the street and not intended to regulate any interior or rear remodeling.

(2)

Any property that is not in compliance with these guidelines at the time of their adoption, will not have to bring it into compliance at that time. Only when the noncomplying feature has been taken down, will the guidelines take effect.

Roofs

(1)

Make the shape and pitch of roofs on new construction imitate the shape and pitch of roofs on neighboring existing houses or other houses of the same architectural style. Replacement roofs must copy the shape and pitch or original roofs, and the soffit, fascia and trim detail between roof and wall should be compatible with the original.

(2)

The eaves on additions or new buildings should have an overhang that is compatible with the original eaves. A minimum overhang of at least twelve (12) inches should be used on new buildings or additions to existing buildings. Repair or replace roof details (chimneys, roof cresting, finials, attic vent windows, molding and other unique roof features). Use some of these details in designing new buildings.

(3)

Materials used in roofing existing buildings or new construction shall duplicate the original roofing materials as much as possible. Asphalt or fiberglass shingles can be appropriate, as are slate, standing seam metal, or metal or wood shingle roof coverings.

(4)

Do not use satellite dishes, solar collectors, modern skylights on roof planes that are visible from the street, or install them where they interfere with decorative roof elements.

Windows

(1)

Reuse original windows, if possible. It will be much less expensive and much better historically to retain the original windows.

(2)

Storm windows are often considered when a homeowner wants to increase the heating and cooling efficiency of a building. Interior storm windows that cannot be seen from the street might be a better alternative to exterior storm windows. If exterior storm windows are used, they can be wood, or color clad metal to match the building's trim. Exterior storm windows shall only be used if they do not damage or obscure the original windows and frames.

(3)

If replacement windows are necessary, they must be the same overall size as the originals, with the same pane division.

(4)

Windows may not be replaced with fixed thermal glazing or be made inoperable.

(5)

Tinted or reflective glass shall not be used on primary or other important elevations. LO-E glass, which selectively blocks ultraviolet light, is allowed.

(6)

The designs shall be compatible with the overall design of other windows in the building.

(7)

Historic windows shall not be blocked in. If ceilings have been dropped, provide a setback to allow for the full height of the original window openings, do not cut across an existing window with a new floor or ceiling, so that the outside appearance of the window is changed.

(8)

Reuse existing, serviceable window hardware.

Porches

(1)

Porches on historic houses shall be repaired or replicated using wood materials for ceilings, balustrades, posts and columns that duplicate the original size and design. Reconstruction of the documented original porch is appropriate.

(2)

As a general rule, porches, particularly porches visible from a street, should not be enclosed. If porches are enclosed, the enclosure should be compatible with the original size and design of the porch and maintain the existing architectural elements, and installed in a way that it may be removed at a later date.

(3)

New buildings constructed in Springfield Residential District must contain front porches large enough to provide seating. The proportion of the porches to the front facades is to be consistent with the historic porches in the neighborhood details such as columns, pots, piers, balustrades and porch flooring and ceilings will be built with materials that are consistent in appearance with historic materials.

Entrances

(1)

Entry features which must be preserved include sidelights and transoms, fan light windows, entablatures and original doors. All add character to the structures in the historic district.

(2)

It may be appropriate to design or construct a new entrance if the historic one is missing. Any restoration shall be based on historical, pictorial and physical documentation and be compatible with the historic character of the building.

(3)

A replacement entrance must not create a false historic appearance. A new entrance shall be compatible in size, scale, and materials.

(4)

Entrances shall not be removed when rehabilitating a building.

(5)

Secondary entrances seen from the public right-of-way shall be compatible with the originals in size, scale and materials.

(6)

Determine if a storm door will be instrumental to saving energy. If a storm door is used, it must have a color-clad frame and a full view glass, or be designed to respect design features of the original entry door.

(7)

Retain, repair or replace historic screened doors.

Wall Coverings Wood

(1)

Do not use destructive paint removal methods such as propane or butane torches, sand blasting or water blasting. These methods can damage historic wood and create the need for expensive repairs. Water or sand blasting can abrade the soft material in wood. Water blasting can also result in soaking the wall so thoroughly that it will not hold paint until it has dried for many months.

(2)

Replacement siding, trim and patterned shingles shall duplicate the original.

(3)

New construction shall use materials that duplicate the appearance of neighboring historic buildings, so that the new buildings blend with the fabric of the area.

(4)

Repair wooden features by patching, piecing-in or otherwise reinforcing the wood. Repair may also include limited replacement with matching or compatible substitute materials, when elements remain and can be copied.

(5)

Wood features which are important in defining the overall historic character of the building shall not be removed.

(6)

Replace only the deteriorated wood. Reconstructing in order to achieve a uniform or "improved" appearance is inappropriate because of the loss of good historic materials.

(7)

An entire wooden feature that is too deteriorated to repair, or is completely missing, must be replaced in kind. If features are replaced, the materials they are made from shall be compatible with the original in size and scale. Replacement parts must be based on historical, pictorial and physical documentation. If documentation does not exist, a new sympathetically designed feature would be better than a hypothetical "old" one.

(8)

Remove damaged or deteriorated paint only to the next sound layer using the gentlest method possible (e.g., hand sanding or hand scraping).

(9)

When paint must be removed, electric hot-air guns and heat plates should be used only with extreme caution, since the high temperatures they cause can ignite material in the wall cavities and cause fire damage. When using electric heating devices, be sure to keep a fire extinguisher handy, since fires can start with these devices.

(10)

The use of synthetic sidings is not recommended; however, if used the important architectural elements of the building must remain visible. Original woodwork must not be removed or destroyed in the siding process.

Masonry

(1)

Never sandblast brick surfaces using dry or wet grit or other abrasives. These methods of cleaning permanently destroy the surface of the material, may harm the mortar, and speed up deterioration.

(2)

Identify and preserve masonry features that define the historic character of the building, including walls, railing, column and piers, cornices and door and window pediments.

(3)

Replace an entire masonry feature that is too deteriorated to repair, use the remaining physical evidence to guide the new work, and match new to old. Examples can include large sections of a wall, cornice, balustrade, column or stairway.

(4)

If historical, pictorial or physical documentation cannot be found about a masonry feature, a modem design sympathetic to the building would be more appropriate than a hypothetical historical one. A new masonry feature shall be compatible in size, scale, and materials.

(5)

Mortar shall match the original mortar in color, composition profile and depth. If necessary, analyze the original mortar to determine the proportions of lime, sand and cement. The width or joint profile shall not be changed unless change will return it to its original appearance.

Infill Building New Construction

(1)

Maintain the historic facade lines of streetscapes by locating the front wall of new buildings in the same plane as the facades of adjacent buildings. This can be an average of the setback of the adjacent structures. If all of the buildings setback along one side of the street at ten-foot (10') to twenty-five-foot (25') setback, then a new building could have anywhere from ten-foot (10') to twenty-five-foot (25') setback. Never violate the existing setback pattern by placing new buildings in front of the historic setback line. Avoid placing buildings at odd angles to the street.

(2)

Property owners have the right to rebuild structures on the existing footprints. Good documentation of the placement, setback, spacing etc., should be presented to the Commission for their review.

(3)

Relate the size and proportions of new structures to the scale of adjacent buildings.

(4)

Break up boxlike forms into smaller masses like those of buildings from the historic period. New buildings should be designed with a mix of wall areas with door and window elements in the facade like those found on nearby historic houses. The placement of door and window openings should be imitated.

(5)

Relate the vertical, horizontal or non-directional facade character of new buildings to the directional alignment of nearby buildings. A new building should reinforce the horizontal and vertical connection between historic houses present on the street.

(6)

Relate the roof forms of the new building to those found in the area, duplicating existing roof shapes and pitches.

(7)

New buildings should equal the average height of existing and adjacent buildings.

(8)

New housing shall be built with raised foundations/water tables or designed to suggest that there is a raised water table equal to those of adjacent buildings.

(9)

In new buildings, the height of roofs and eaves shall conform to adjacent properties. Height of stories, windows and door must be compatible with adjacent historic buildings.

(10)

The materials used for new buildings will be consistent in appearance with existing historic building materials along the street.

(11)

Front elevations must be designed with a strong sense of entry.

(12)

Do not reproduce the styles, motifs or details of historic older architecture.

(13)

New additions must be located at the rear or on an inconspicuous side of a historic building. To give extra freedom in this area, additions may set back as far as any other house on the same side of the block.

(14)

New additions must be designed so that it is clear what is new and what is old, but must be compatible in terms of mass, materials, size, texture, scale, and relationship of solids to void.

(15)

New additions shall not alter the basic character of the building, or cause a lessening of historic character.

Fences

(1)

Front yard fences shall be of a compatible style to blend with the style of the house and shall be a maximum of forty-two inches (42") to forty-eight inches (48") in height. Side yard fencing shall be graduated to a maximum of six (6') feet if built so as to not to obscure the streetscape sight line.

(2)

Chain link shall not be allowed in the front yard.

Landscaping

(1)

To cut trees of a twelve (12) inches diameter or greater in yards adjacent to a public roadway, a tree replanting plan and time table for replanting shall be required. If there are already other trees existing in these areas, replanting may not be necessary.

B.

Special Provisions for Bed and Breakfast Establishments, Museums and Event Houses in the Historic District.

Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Museums

(1)

Conditional Uses. Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Museums may be approved as home occupations in the Springfield Historic District with approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals and subject to the following criteria:

(a)

The use of the dwelling unit as a bed and breakfast inn or museum shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants.

(b)

No traffic shall be generated by such bed and breakfast inn or museum in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

(c)

One (1) off-street parking space per room to be occupied by bed and breakfast guests shall be provided for, in addition to any residential parking on premises. For museums, one (1) space for each four hundred (400) square feet devoted to such use shall be provided in additional to any residential parking on premises. Parking areas shall be located in the rear or side yard and designed or screened so as not to detract from the character of the dwelling or neighborhood.

(d)

The outside appearance of the dwelling unit shall maintain conformance with the general character of the neighborhood.

(e)

Small signs advertising the bed and breakfast inn or museum are allowable, subject to the provisions of Section A-808 of this ordinance, and provided they are in character with the neighborhood and are otherwise approved by the Springfield Historic Commission.

(f)

No more than three (3) rooms or fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling unit to be used as the bed and breakfast inn (whichever is the most restrictive) shall be allowed to be used for occupancy by guests as the bed and breakfast inn or for museum use.

(g)

Proprietors of the bed and breakfast inn or museum shall be residents of the dwelling in which it is located.

(h)

All area, setback and yard requirements of the district must be met.

(i)

An accurately drawn site plan shall be presented to the Springfield Planning Office in accordance with the site plan provisions of the Springfield Zoning Ordinance. Copies should be provided for the Site Plan Review Committee as well as for the Historic Preservation Commission.

(j)

The Board of Zoning Appeals may attach other conditions on the use of the structure or site, which are necessary to protect the neighborhood and historic district and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.

Event Houses

(1)

Conditional Uses. Event Houses may be approved as home occupations in the Springfield Historic District with approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals and subject to the following criteria:

Definition: An event house is a home occupation used for small and intimate functions within a single-family residence on an occasional basis. Event House uses may include weddings, wedding receptions, bridal and baby showers, birthday celebrations, luncheons, rehearsal dinners, meetings, private parties, small corporate events, etc. Seating arrangements are usually limited in availability. Hours of operation can be flexible, usually afternoon through evening hours.

(a)

The use of the dwelling unit as an event house shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants.

(b)

No traffic shall be generated by such event house in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

(c)

No more than three (3) rooms or fifteen percent (15%) of the dwelling unit shall be allowed to be used for event house functions (whichever is most restrictive). A portion of the lawn may be used for events, if neighboring properties are not disturbed.

(d)

For event houses, one off-street parking space for each four (4) seats or four (4) persons of the occupancy load shall be provided, in addition to residential parking on premises. Each home shall have at least two (2) parking spaces for its residents. Parking areas shall be located in the rear or side yard and designed or screened so as not to detract from the character or dwelling or neighborhood.

(e)

Additional parking on adjacent property can be used with written permission of the owner. In lieu of on-site parking, valet parking may be utilized for off street parking if approved by owner of the parking lot.

(f)

The outside appearance of the dwelling unit shall maintain conformance with the general character of the historic neighborhood.

(g)

Small signs advertising the event house are allowable, subject to the provisions of Section A-808 of this ordinance, and provided they are in character with the historical neighborhood and are otherwise approved by the Springfield Historic Preservation Commission.

(h)

Proprietors of the event house shall be residents of the dwelling in which it is located.

(i)

All area, setback and yard requirements of the district must be met.

(j)

An accurately drawn site plan shall be presented to the Springfield Planning Office in accordance with the site plan provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Copies should be provided with the site plan provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Copies should be provided for the Site Plan Review Committee as well as the Historic Preservation Commission.

(k)

The Board of Zoning Appeals may attach other conditions on the use of the structure or site, which are necessary to protect the neighborhood, the Historic District and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.

(l)

All parking and driveways shall be shown on the site plan and shall be paved with asphalt or concrete. Storm water pollution guidelines shall be adhered to.

(m)

No alcoholic beverages shall be sold by the proprietor of the event house, but persons using the facility may bring alcoholic beverages.

(n)

If the event house establishment becomes a nuisance to the neighborhood, the conditional use permit can be revoked by the BZA by action after notice and public hearing.

(o)

The right to operate an event house runs with the ownership and not the land.

(p)

Each new owner of the house must make application to the BZA for a permit.