Taneytown City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
District Regulations
§ 205-14 R-6,000 District.
[Amended 4-11-1988 by Ord. No. 1-88]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for a downtown residential area adjacent to the Central Business District of the City.
B.
Permitted uses:
[Amended 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 7-99]
(1)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2)
Semidetached dwellings.
(3)
Attached dwellings.
(4)
Apartment dwellings.
(5)
Churches, schools and colleges.
(6)
Buildings and properties of a cultural, civic, educational, social or community-service type, such as libraries, playgrounds or community centers.
(7)
Cemeteries, hospitals, clinics and convalescent homes.
(8)
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses, including home occupations, customary and incidental.
C.
The following uses are permitted as special exceptions upon approval by the Board of Appeals as outlined in Article XI of this chapter:
[Amended 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 7-99]
D.
Lot and yard requirements. The following dimensions shall be provided for every dwelling unit and principal nonresidential building hereafter erected or altered for any use permitted in this district. Where these minimum requirements differ from minimum state regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(1)
Lot area per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use, lot width, lot depth and yard depths shall be as shown in the following table:
Use | Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit or Use | Lot Width at Street Line (feet) | Setback Line (feet) | Front Yard Depth (feet) | Side Yard Width, Each Side Yard (feet) | Rear Yard Depth (feet) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single- family detached dwelling unit | 6,000 square feet | 40 | 60 | -- | 10 | 25 | |
Semi- detached dwelling unit | 4,000 square feet | 24 | 35 | -- | 10 | 25 | |
Attached dwelling unit | 2,000 square feet | 12 | 18 | -- | 10 | 25 | |
Apartment | |||||||
Duplex dwelling unit | 4,000 square feet | 50 | 70 | -- | 10 | 25 | |
Garden apartment dwelling unit | 2,500 square feet | 100 | 100 | 15 | 10 | 25 | |
Church | 10,000 square feet | 60 | 60 | -- | 10 | 25 | |
School, college and hospital | 5 acres | 200 | 200 | 30 | 10 | 25 | |
Convales- cent home | 1 acre | 150 | 150 | 30 | 10 | 25 | |
Other permitted uses | 10,000 square feet | 60 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 25 | |
(2)
Although no front yard is required, for the purposes of this district, the lot width at setback line shall be measured at 25 feet from the public or private street.
(3)
Lot depth shall be 100 feet.
(4)
Interior distance shall be 35 feet.
(5)
On every corner lot, there shall be provided along one of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the required side yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Building height. The maximum building height for all principal buildings shall be 35 feet.
§ 205-15 R-7,500 District.
[Amended 12-9-1985 by Ord. No. 8-85; 9-22-1986 by Ord. No. 8-86; 4-11-1988 by Ord. No. 2-88; 7-11-1988 by Ord. No. 10-88; 10-9-1989 by Ord. No. 10-89; 1-22-1990 by Ord. No. 2-90; 8-13-1990 by Ord. No. 11-90]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for a low-density residential district in harmony with existing conditions where municipal services, commercial facilities and other urban amenities are most readily available.
B.
Permitted uses:
[Amended 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 7-99]
(1)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(3)
Churches, schools and colleges.
(4)
Buildings and properties of a cultural, civic, educational, social or community-service type, such as libraries, playgrounds or community centers.
(5)
Agriculture, except animal husbandry.
(6)
Cemeteries, hospitals, clinics and convalescent homes.
(7)
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses, including home occupations, customary and incidental.
C.
The following uses are permitted as special exceptions upon approval by the Board of Appeals, as outlined in Article XI of this chapter:
[Amended 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 7-99]
D.
Lot and area requirements. The following dimensions shall be provided for every dwelling unit and principal nonresidential building hereafter erected or altered for any use permitted in this district. Where these minimum requirements differ from the minimum state regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(1)
Lot area per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use, lot width, lot depth and yard depths shall be as shown in the following table:
Use | Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit or Use | Lot Width at Street Line (feet) | Setback Line (feet) | Front Yard Depth (feet) | Side Yard Width, Each Side Yard (feet) | Rear Yard Depth (feet) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single- family detached dwelling unit | 7,500 square feet | 40 | 60 | 35 | 10 | 25 | |
Semi- detached dwelling unit | 5,000 square feet | 30 | 40 | 35 | 10 | 25 | |
Garden apartment dwelling unit | 4,000 square feet | 150 | 100 | 105 | 25 | 25 | |
Retire- ment home | 4,000 square feet | 250 | 250 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
Church | 2 acres | 200 | 200 | 35 | 25 | 25 | |
School, elemen- tary | 5 acres | 400 | 400 | 35 | 25 | 25 | |
School, high | 10 acres | 500 | 500 | 35 | 25 | 25 | |
College | 15 acres | 500 | 500 | 35 | 25 | 25 | |
Hospital | 5 acres | 400 | 400 | 35 | 25 | 25 | |
Convales- cent home | 1 acre | 100 | 100 | 35 | 25 | 25 | |
Other permitted uses | 1 acre | 100 | 100 | 35 | 25 | 25 |
(2)
Lot depth shall be 100 feet.
(3)
Interior distance shall be 50 feet.
(4)
On every corner lot there shall be provided, along one of the adjacent streets, a front yard equal in depth to the required front yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Building height. The maximum building height for all principal buildings shall be 35 feet.
§ 205-16 R-10,000 District.
[Amended 4-11-1988 by Ord. No. 3-88; 8-13-1990 by Ord. No. 15-90]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for a low-density residential district in harmony with existing conditions where municipal services and other amenities are available but commercial services are mostly associated with automobile shopping.
B.
Permitted uses:
[Amended 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 7-99]
(1)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(3)
Churches, schools and colleges.
(4)
Buildings and properties of a cultural, civic, educational, social or community-service type, such as libraries, playgrounds or community centers.
(5)
Agriculture, except animal husbandry.
(6)
Cemeteries, hospitals, clinics and convalescent homes.
(7)
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses, including home occupations, customary and incidental.
C.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception upon approval by the Board of Appeals as outlined in Article XI of this chapter:
D.
Lot and yard requirements. The following dimensions shall be provided for every dwelling unit and principal nonresidential building hereafter erected or altered for any use permitted in this district. Where these minimum requirements differ from minimum state regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(1)
Lot area per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use, lot width, lot depth and yard depths shall be as shown in the following table:
Use | Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit or Use | Lot Width at Street Line (feet) | Setback Line (feet) | Front Yard Depth (feet) | Side Yard Width, Each Side Yard (feet) | Rear Yard Depth (feet) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single- family detached dwelling unit | 10,000 square feet | 50 | 75 | 35 | 10 | 25 | |
Church | 2 acres | 200 | 200 | 55 | 50 | 50 | |
School, elemen- tary | 5 acres | 400 | 400 | 55 | 50 | 50 | |
School, high | 10 acres | 500 | 500 | 55 | 50 | 50 | |
College | 15 acres | 500 | 500 | 55 | 50 | 50 | |
Hospital | 5 acres | 400 | 400 | 55 | 50 | 50 | |
Convales- cent home | 1 acre | 150 | 150 | 55 | 30 | 50 | |
Other permitted uses | 1 acre | 100 | 100 | 55 | 25 | 50 |
(2)
Lot depth shall be 100 feet.
(3)
Interior distance shall be 50 feet.
(4)
On every corner lot, there shall be provided along each of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the required front yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Building height. The maximum building height for all principal buildings shall be 35 feet.
§ 205-17 R-20,000 District.
[Amended 8-13-1990 by Ord. No. 13-90]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for a low-density residential district in harmony with existing conditions where municipal services and other amenities are available but no commercial services are available.
B.
Permitted uses:
[Amended 9-13-1999 by Ord. No. 7-99]
(1)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(3)
Churches, schools and colleges.
(4)
Buildings and properties of a cultural, civic, educational, social or community-service type, such as libraries, playgrounds or community centers.
(5)
Agriculture, except animal husbandry.
(6)
Cemeteries, hospitals, clinics and convalescent homes.
(7)
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses, including home occupations, customary and incidental.
D.
Lot and yard requirements. The following dimensions shall be provided for every dwelling unit and principal nonresidential building hereafter erected or altered for any use permitted in this district. Where these minimum requirements differ from minimum state regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(1)
Lot area per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use, lot width, lot depth and yard depths shall be as shown in the following table:
Use | Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit or Use | Lot Width at Street Line (feet) | Setback Line (feet) | Front Yard Depth (feet) | Side Yard Width, Each Side Yard (feet) | Rear Yard Depth (feet) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single- family detached dwelling unit | 20,000 square feet | 75 | 100 | 40 | 12 | 50 | |
Church | 2 acres | 200 | 200 | 100 | 50 | 50 | |
School, elemen- tary | 5 acres | 400 | 400 | 150 | 100 | 50 | |
School, high | 10 acres | 500 | 500 | 150 | 100 | 50 | |
College | 15 acres | 500 | 500 | 150 | 100 | 50 | |
Other permitted uses | 1 acre | 200 | 200 | 100 | 50 | 50 |
(2)
Lot depth shall be 150 feet.
(3)
Interior distance shall be 75 feet.
(4)
On every corner lot there shall be provided along each of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the required front yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Building height. The maximum building height for all principal buildings shall be 35 feet.
§ 205-18 R-40,000 District.
[Amended 8-13-1990 by Ord. No. 14-90]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide for a low-density residential district in harmony with existing conditions where municipal services and other amenities are available but other uses or activities are permitted.
D.
Lot and yard requirements. The following dimensions shall be provided for every dwelling unit and principal nonresidential building hereafter erected or altered for any use permitted in this district. Where these minimum requirements differ from minimum state regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(1)
Lot area per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use, lot width, lot depth and yard depths shall be as shown in the following table:
Use | Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit or Use | Lot Width at Street Line (feet) | Setback Line (feet) | Front Yard Depth (feet) | Side Yard Width, Each Side Yard (feet) | Rear Yard Depth (feet) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single- family detached dwelling unit | 40,000 square feet | 125 | 150 | 60 | 20 | 50 | |
Other permitted uses | 3 acres | 400 | 400 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
(2)
Lot depth shall be 200 feet.
(3)
Interior distance shall be 100 feet.
(4)
On every corner lot there shall be provided along each of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the required front yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Building height. The maximum building height for all principal buildings shall be 35 feet.
§ 205-19 Downtown Business District.
[Amended 2-8-1999 by Ord. No. 1-99; 2-14-2000 by Ord. No. 1-2000; 3-10-2003 by Ord. No. 1-2003; 1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 11-2003]
A.
Intent. The purpose and intent of this district is to provide logical locations for retail services needed by neighborhood populations. The permitted use should generate low vehicular traffic with minimum vehicular parking needs and create few objectionable influences for nearby neighbors. It is intended that such uses and services shall not include any manufacturing and production by powered machine or wholesale distribution facilities, services or storage areas, or incorporate any improvements, displays or activities that compromise public safety.
[Amended 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 10-2017]
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Retail businesses involving the sale of merchandise and/or services located primarily within a building as follows:
[Amended 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 10-2017]
(a)
Home furnishings and accessories:
[1]
Furniture.
[2]
Dishes, china, cookware, glassware.
[3]
Home accessories.
[4]
Drapes and curtains.
[5]
Kitchen stores.
[6]
Bed, bath and linen.
[7]
Floor coverings.
[8]
Lamps and lighting.
[9]
Closet and storage/container stores.
[10]
Wallpaper/wall coverings and/or removing and hanging of wallpaper.
[11]
Other similar uses.
(b)
Special interests:
[1]
Art and craft, hobby stores.
[2]
Sports goods.
[3]
Toys and games.
[4]
Art gallery.
[5]
Collectibles.
[6]
Science; nature, wild bird supply sales.
[7]
Camera sales; photographic and camera supply stores and studios.
[8]
Bridal shop and/or wedding supplies.
[9]
Hobby stores.
[10]
Antique shops.
[11]
Pottery creations and sales.
[12]
Builder/remodeling sales showroom.
[13]
Tack and equestrian shops.
[14]
Other similar businesses.
(c)
Consignment and other shops for the sale of used items of a similar nature as otherwise permitted in this section.
(d)
Gifts/specialty.
[1]
Books.
[2]
Newspapers and magazines.
[3]
Decorative accessories.
[4]
Christmas decorations.
[5]
Baby supply.
[6]
Candles and/or aromatherapy.
[7]
Luggage and leather goods.
[8]
Stationery.
[9]
Imports.
[10]
Florist.
[11]
Jewelry.
[12]
Medical health and wellness supply.
[13]
Office supply.
[14]
Other similar businesses.
(e)
Food sales:
[1]
Candy stores.
[2]
Delicatessens and carry-out foods.
[3]
Bakery.
[4]
Coffee and/or tea.
[5]
Health foods and food supplements.
[6]
Grocery.
[7]
Seafood sales establishments.
[8]
Butcher shops.
[9]
Yogurt, ice cream and/or dessert parlors.
[10]
Health foods and food supplements.
[11]
Other similar businesses.
(i)
Personal service.
[1]
Hair and beauty establishments.
[2]
Shoe repair.
[3]
Tailor.
[4]
Mailing packaging.
[5]
Weight loss center.
[6]
Dry-cleaning, self service and/or laundry self service.
[7]
Tax preparation.
[8]
Bicycle repair and sales shops.
[9]
Locksmith shops.
[10]
Medical/dental/chiropractic offices.
[11]
Government/professional/general offices.
[12]
Secretarial and/or telephone answering services.
[13]
Other similar businesses.
(j)
Other retail:
[1]
Custom printing and reproduction shops.
[2]
Pet grooming establishments, nonboarding.
[3]
Funeral homes and mortuaries.
[4]
Physical fitness facilities.
[5]
Public buildings, structures and properties of the recreational, cultural, institutional, educational, administrative or public service type, including fire, ambulance or rescue squad.
[6]
Radio and television studios.
[7]
Electronic sales and service shops.
[8]
Schools: nursery schools, business, dancing, music, art, trade or others of a commercial nature.
[9]
Sign-painting shops.
[10]
Social clubs, fraternal organizations and community meeting halls.
[11]
Tailor shops.
[12]
Theaters and private assembly halls.
[13]
Telephone central offices or service centers.
[14]
Upholstery shops.
[15]
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses.
[16]
Hardware stores.
[17]
Other similar businesses.
[18]
Alcoholic beverage package stores.
[Added 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 7-2019]
(k)
Financial and employment:
[1]
Banks, ATM, and savings and loans with no drive-through service.
[2]
Brokerages.
[3]
Mortgage services.
[4]
Real estate agencies.
[5]
Consultants.
[6]
Employment agencies.
[7]
Employment training services.
[8]
Computer dealers and/or service repair.
[9]
Computer graphics.
[10]
Computer supplies and parts.
[11]
Computer training.
[12]
Website creations.
[13]
Other similar businesses.
C.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception upon approval by the Board of Appeals as outlined in Article XI of this chapter.
(1)
Conversion of a single-family detached dwelling into an apartment.
(2)
Apartments.
(3)
Child-care and adult-care centers.
(4)
Banks and savings and loans with drive-through windows.
(5)
Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship.
(6)
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former Subsection C(6), permitting alcoholic beverage package stores as a special exception, was repealed 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 07-2019. See now Subsection B(1)(j)[18].
(7)
Video/arcade or amusement centers.
(8)
Appliance stores.
(9)
Carpenter shops.
(10)
Department stores.
(11)
Microbreweries, pub-breweries, meaderies, wineries, and distilleries licensed by the state.
[Amended 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 11-2022]
(12)
Newspaper publishing establishments.
(13)
Pet shops.
(14)
Public utility buildings, structures or uses, including radio, television and other communications facilities.
(15)
Bed-and-breakfast inns.
(16)
Hand-carved furniture fabrication and/or repair and restoration.
(17)
Blood bank centers and testing.
(18)
Appliances, major dealers and service repair.
(19)
Veterinarian, nonboarding.
D.
Lot and yard requirements.
(1)
No minimum lot area, lot width or lot depth is required.
(2)
No minimum lot coverage is required.
(3)
No minimum front yard is required.
(4)
A side yard is not required except when adjacent to a residential district, in which case eight feet are required.
(5)
A rear yard is not required except when adjacent to a residential district, in which case 25 feet are required.
(6)
The maximum height of a building shall be 35 feet.
(7)
Outdoor displays of merchandise shall be limited to the linear frontage of the storefront and not more than four feet from the wall of the building. Displays shall not narrow a public sidewalk to less than six feet of clear width. Outdoor displays of edible merchandise arc prohibited.
[Added 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 10-2017]
(8)
Outdoor displays of edible merchandise are prohibited after store hours.
[Added 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 10-2017]
§ 205-20 General Business District.
[Amended 6-14-1982 by Ord. No. 4-82; 8-9-1999 by Ord. No. 8-99; 12-13-1999 by Ord. No. 9-99; 5-12-2003 by Ord. No. 5-2003; 1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 12-2003]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to facilitate commercial enterprises which are definitely enhanced by proximity to major roads, are associated with automobile shopping and are not particularly compatible with retail business within a neighborhood.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
All commercial activities permitted in the Downtown Business District.
(2)
Hotel and motels.
(3)
Drive-in restaurants and movie theaters.
(4)
Automobile, trailer or implement sales and service.
(5)
Bowling alleys, skating rinks or swimming pools.
(6)
Shopping centers.
(7)
Retail farming and building supply stores.
(8)
Car washes.
(9)
Agriculture, except animal husbandry.
(10)
Automobile service stations.
(11)
Nursing homes.
(12)
Assisted-living facilities.
(13)
Light industrial uses, such as high-tech machine shops; research and development uses; bio-tech research; warehousing; service businesses; manufacture and assembly of heating and cooling equipment, electronic appliances, electronics, communication equipment, professional, scientific, and controlling instruments; and photographic and optical products, provided that:
(a)
The subject property is located adjacent to a Restricted Industrial District or has an existing structure which lacks frontage on a major street;
(b)
The manufacture or assembly use shall be conducted entirely within the enclosed structure;
(c)
Storage of materials outside the enclosed structure must be screened from streets and adjacent properties;
(d)
The use does not inflict upon surrounding property offensive odor, dust, gas, fumes, smoke, soot, heat, glare, explosions, liquids, waste, noise, vibrations, radiation, cinders, lighting and disturbances; or environmental hazards;
(e)
A layout plan detailing the specific use of the property be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection B(13) as B(14), which follows.
(14)
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses.
(15)
Tattoo studios.
[Added 7-8-2019 by Ord. No. 7-2019]
C.
The following uses are permitted as special exceptions upon approval by the Board of Appeals as outlined in Article XI of this chapter.
(1)
One dwelling unit located in a building containing a permitted commercial use.
(2)
Conversion of a single-family detached dwelling.
(3)
Game rooms, arcades or other establishments housing amusement devices, whether coin-operated or otherwise. “Amusement devices,” for purposes of this subsection, shall be defined as any device requiring a license as defined under Chapter 72, Amusement Devices, of this Code.
(4)
Any use of any premises in this district wherein there are more than three amusement devices, as defined under Chapter 72, Amusement Devices, of this Code, which require an amusement device license physically present on the premises, whether or not said amusement devices constitute the principal use of the premises or an accessory use thereof.
(5)
Commercial sports facilities.
[Added 3-8-2010 by Ord. No. 2-2010]
D.
Lot and yard requirements.
(1)
No minimum lot area, lot width or lot depth is required.
(2)
Maximum lot coverage is 60%.
(3)
The front yard will be a minimum of 40 feet.
(4)
A side yard is not required except when adjacent to a residential district, in which case 50 feet is required.
(5)
A rear yard is not required except when adjacent to a residential district, in which case 50 feet is required.
(6)
Except when special exception is granted, the maximum height of a building shall be 35 feet.
(7)
On every corner lot there shall be provided along each of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the front yard of similar structures within the district.
§ 205-21 Restricted General Business District.
[Added 2-8-1999 by Ord. No. 2-99]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide logical locations for retail services needed by the City's population. The permitted use should generate low pedestrian and vehicular traffic and create no objectionable impact on nearby residential areas.
B.
Permitted uses:
[Amended 12-12-2022 by Ord. No. 09-2022]
(1)
Retail businesses involving the sale of merchandise and/or services within a building as follows:
(a)
Antique shops.
(b)
Candy stores.
(c)
Ice cream parlors.
(d)
Florist shops.
(e)
Gift or curio shops.
(f)
Grocery stores.
(g)
Hobby and/or toy stores.
(h)
Music/record shops.
(i)
Photographic and camera supply stores and studios.
(j)
Coffee/tea/sandwich shops.
(k)
Jewelry stores.
(l)
Other similar businesses.
(2)
Businesses involving the rendering of a personal service or the repair and service of small equipment, specifically including:
D.
Lot and yard requirements.
(1)
No minimum lot area, lot width or depth is required.
(2)
Maximum lot coverage is 60%.
(3)
No addition to the front of existing buildings shall be permitted. When a new building is erected, the front yard setback will be 35 feet.
(4)
A rear yard is not required.
(5)
Building height shall not exceed 35 feet.
E.
Limitations.
(1)
Not more than 5,000 square feet of area within any building shall be used in any manner for any business purpose, including retail sales areas, office and storage areas or any other part of any building in any way related to business operations.
(2)
No sales or other business shall be conducted outside of the building on the premises.
(3)
No drive-through access to any establishment allowing service directly to anyone in a vehicle shall be permitted.
§ 205-22 Restricted Industrial District.
[Amended 8-13-1984 by Ord. No. 7-84; 8-9-1999 by Ord. No. 8-99;12-13-1999 by Ord. No. 9-99; 1-12-2004 by Ord. No. 13-2003]
A.
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide locations for light manufacturing processes. For the most part, these industrial activities include the processing or assembly of previously processed materials.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Manufacture and assembly of electrical appliances, electronics and communication equipment, professional scientific and controlling instruments and photographic or optical products.
(2)
Manufacturing, compounding, assembling or treatment of articles or merchandise from previously prepared materials, such as bone, cloth, fur, cork, fiber, canvas, leather, cellophane, paper, glass, plastics, horn, stone, shells, tobacco, wax, textiles, yarns, wood and metals, including light steel or other light metal, light metal mesh, pipe, rods, shapes, strips, wire or similar component parts.
(3)
Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, milling feeds and food products, except fish and meat products, sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast and the rendering or refining of fats and oils.
(4)
Manufacture, sales and service of agricultural machinery.
(5)
Manufacture of musical instruments, novelties and molded rubber products.
(6)
Manufacture of pottery or other similar ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay and kilns fired only by electricity or gas.
(7)
Research, development and testing laboratories, chemical, physical and biological.
(8)
Lumber and fuel distribution yards.
(9)
Truck or motor freight terminals.
(10)
Warehouses.
(11)
Agriculture, except animal husbandry.
(12)
Construction and maintenance office and site.
(13)
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses.
C.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception upon approval by the Board of Appeals as outlined in Article XI of this chapter:
D.
Lot and yard requirements.
(1)
No minimum lot area, lot width or lot depth is required.
(2)
Maximum lot coverage is 60%.
(3)
The front yard will be a minimum of 50 feet.
(4)
A side yard is not required except when adjacent to a residential district, in which case 50 feet is required.
(5)
A rear yard is not required except when adjacent to a residential district, in which case 50 feet is required.
(6)
Except when special exception is granted, the maximum height of a building shall be 50 feet.
(7)
On every corner lot there shall be provided along each of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the front yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be subject to Article VI of this chapter.
G.
Industrial performance standards. If, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, any proposed industrial use could create a fire hazard or emit smoke, noise, odor or dust or could produce other results which could be obnoxious or detrimental to other properties either because of the productive process or the suitability of the site, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the proposed use to the Board of Appeals. The Board shall determine if any of these conditions would or would not be created by the proposed use. If the Board determines that any of these conditions would be created, it shall require assurances, by means of special design of the structure or processing procedures or equipment, that the detrimental conditions will not be created. The Board may require the posting of sufficient bond, with corporate surety, or such other assurances that it may deem satisfactory to guarantee that those conditions will not be created or, if created, will be eliminated.
§ 205-23 Open Space Zone.
[Amended 9-9-1996 by Ord. No. 9-96]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to provide for areas where open space is preserved with all development or improvements in the zone toward the goal of providing parks, recreation areas, forests and other natural areas.
B.
Permitted uses. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained except for one or more of the following uses:
(1)
Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to any permitted use in this section.
(2)
Agriculture, to the extent of lawful cultivation of crops only.
(3)
Forests, forestation and wildlife preserves.
(4)
Publicly owned or government-operated buildings and uses.
(5)
Publicly owned or private parks of a nonprofit nature, including campgrounds, golf courses, riding trials, country clubs, game preserves and similar uses for the purpose of preserving and enjoying the natural resources of the property.
(6)
Water supply works, wells, flood control or watershed protection works and fish and game hatcheries.
C.
Special exceptions. The following uses may be permitted by special exception in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:
D.
Lot and yard requirements. The following dimensions shall be provided for every dwelling unit and principal nonresidential building hereafter erected or altered for any use permitted in this district. Where these minimum requirements differ from minimum state regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
(1)
Lot area per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use, lot width, lot depth and yard depths shall be as shown in the following table:
Use | Lot Area Per Use | Lot Width at Street Line (feet) | Setback Line (feet) | Front Yard Depth (feet) | Side Yard Width, Each Side Yard (feet) | Rear Yard Depth (feet) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Other permitted uses | 3 acres | 400 | 400 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
(2)
Lot depth shall be 200 feet.
(3)
Interior distance shall be 100 feet.
(4)
On every corner lot there shall be provided along each of the adjacent streets a front yard equal in depth to the required front yard of similar structures within the district.
E.
Building height. The maximum building height for all principal buildings shall be 35 feet.