Town And Country City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
Suburban Low and Suburban Medium Residential District Regulations
Section 405.455 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10000), 11-13-1989]
A.
Because of major roadways within the City residential developments along corridor locations require additional buffering and landscaping. Therefore, smaller lot sizes and a greater range of dwelling unit types are provided in the Suburban Low "SL" and the Suburban Medium "SM" Districts. The higher density development provided for in these two (2) districts is restricted to tracts of land in corridor locations only.
B.
The Suburban Low District is intended to provide low density development in corridor locations only. It provides for a greater range of dwelling unit types and for more flexible types of design in order to permit residential development of a low intensity near major roads.
C.
The Suburban Medium District is intended to provide for moderate density residential development in corridor locations only. Development standards recognize the need to insure adequate buffering and landscaping with the opportunity to select the dwelling unit type most suitable to the constraints of the site.
Section 405.460 Frontage Requirements.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10100), 11-13-1989]
All lots must front on a street with a minimum fifty (50) foot right-of-way and a minimum twenty (20) foot pavement width and connect with a street with the same minimum design standards.
Section 405.465 Permitted Uses.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10110), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2447 §1, 3-28-2000; Ord. No. 4716, 10-27-2025]
A.
The following uses are permitted in the "SL" and "SM" Districts:
1.
Single-family detached residential uses.
2.
Farms and orchards.
3.
Churches.
4.
Convents or parish houses.
5.
Flagpoles within the front yard setback.
6.
Outdoor recreational uses which include areas for not-for-profit recreational activities limited to picnicking, jogging, cycling, totlots and areas for cycling, hiking, nature areas, parks, playfields, playgrounds, outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and wildlife sanctuaries.
7.
Parks, public and private, playfields and playgrounds.
8.
Public and private kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools.
9.
Public buildings and facilities which are owned or leased by the City.
B.
In addition to and only when incidental to a permitted use authorized in this district, the following are also permitted:
2.
Doghouse, Dog Run Or Combination Thereof.
7.
Pavilion, provided:
a.
Maximum area of five hundred (500) square feet, measured by outside dimensions.
b.
Maximum height of twenty (20) feet.
c.
The pavilion is not located within thirty (30) feet of any lot line.
d.
Exterior lighting is directed toward the pavilion or residence, and is not directed toward neighboring residences.
e.
Number: two (2) per lot.
8.
Pool house, provided:
a.
Maximum area of five hundred (500) square feet measured by outside dimensions.
b.
Maximum height of twenty (20) feet.
c.
The pool house is accessory to a swimming pool for a single-family dwelling.
d.
Exterior lighting is directed towards the pool house or residence, and is not directed toward neighboring residences.
e.
The pool house is not located within thirty (30) feet of any lot line.
f.
Number: one (1) per lot.
14.
Swimming pool, Provided It Is Maintained In Accordance With All City Ordinances.
a.
One thousand (1,000) square feet of water surface area.
b.
At least sixty percent (60%) of the wall structure is to be below ground level and no part of the wall structure is exposed to view.
c.
The pool structure shall comply with all setbacks from the property line.
d.
No part of the pool deck shall be within twenty (20) feet of any lot line.
e.
Number: one (1) per lot.
C.
Supplementary Accessory Building And Structure Regulations.
1.
For permitted accessory buildings or structures the distance measured from the closest point of the accessory building or accessory structure to a point on the main structure shall not exceed thirty (30) feet. This requirement does not apply to pool houses or pavilions permitted pursuant to this Subsection.
2.
Permitted accessory uses, buildings and structures further than thirty (30) feet from a point on the main structure may be permitted as conditional uses, if approved pursuant to the regulations of this Chapter concerning conditional uses.
3.
A structure attached to a principal building in a substantial manner by a wall or roof shall be considered part of the principal building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this Chapter applicable to a principal building.
4.
All above-grade accessory buildings and accessory structures shall be landscaped with evergreens so that the outline of the accessory buildings or accessory structures is broken.
5.
All accessory buildings and accessory structures shall be compatible with the main structure in terms of architectural harmony and quality of construction.
6.
The total area of the footprint of all permitted accessory buildings and structures in aggregate shall not exceed the area of the footprint of the primary structure located on the property.
7.
No accessory structure shall be erected or constructed on a lot until the construction of the primary structure has commenced
8.
Permitted accessory buildings and structures shall not be used for the purpose of residential habitation.
9.
Permitted accessory buildings and structures, unless otherwise noted in the Zoning Ordinance, shall comply with all setbacks from the property line and not be located in a front yard. An exception shall apply to corner/double frontage lots wherein permitted accessory building or structure shall be permitted behind the setback line of the front yard that is not faced by the front of the house; provided that, the accessory structure is screened from view of the street by an appropriate evergreen landscape buffer as approved by the City Administrator or their designee.
10.
Permitted accessory uses, buildings, and structures exceeding the maximum size and height limitations of Section 405.365(B)(2) may be permitted as conditional uses, if approved pursuant to the regulations concerning conditional uses.
Section 405.470 Conditional Uses.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10120), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2447 §2, 3-28-2000]
A.
The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the "SL" and "SM" Zoning Districts, if approved pursuant to the regulations of this Chapter concerning conditional uses and in accordance with the standards and procedures of Sections 405.190 and 405.200.
1.
Accessory uses, buildings and structures not enumerated in Section 405.465(B).
3.
Day care centers when located on a lot of at least two (2) acres.
4.
Private clubs associated with a subdivision.
5.
Private clubs when located on a lot of at least ten (10) acres.
6.
Private stables when used as an accessory structure to a residence or private club when located no closer than sixty (60) feet to any lot line and located on a lot of at least three (3) acres.
7.
Public utility facilities.
8.
Ground-mounted solar energy systems, and roof-mounted solar energy systems that are mounted either on the front of the roof or on the side of the roof facing a street.
[Ord. No. 3759 §2, 8-26-2013]
9.
More than one (1) satellite earth station less than one (1) meter in diameter per lot, or satellite earth stations equal to or greater than one (1) meter in diameter, as provided in Section 405.225 of this Chapter.
10.
Gates controlling vehicular access to individual residential lots, provided that:
[Ord. No. 4254, 12-10-2018; Ord. No. 4472, 12-13-2021; Ord. No. 4575, 6-12-2023]
a.
The property has direct access via a driveway to one (1) of the following major streets:
b.
Corner Lot. If a corner lot has direct driveway access via both a major street and a minor street a gate shall only be eligible for the driveway entrance on the major street.
c.
No portion of the gate shall exceed six (6) feet in height.
d.
The gate material shall be at least fifty percent (50%) open in design as viewed on any line perpendicular to the vertical plane of the gate. Such open spaces shall be dispersed throughout all sections (top to bottom, left to right) of the entire area of the gate.
e.
The gate shall open inward towards the residence and away from the street.
f.
The gate shall be illuminated at night so that vehicle drivers can see the gate from either side. Lighting shall shine directly onto the intended surface.
g.
The gate mechanism shall permit immediate access to emergency vehicles and meet the access requirements of the adopted Fire Code, specifically (D103.5.2: 5-7).
h.
Gates controlling vehicular access to individual lots shall be located no closer than thirty (30) feet from the pavement of the adjacent right-of-way so that waiting vehicles do not impede traffic flow.
i.
Applicant(s) shall file an agreement as approved by the City Attorney, to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any claims of liability resulting from the placement of any gate controlling vehicular access.
11.
Group Homes. The classification single-family dwelling or single-family residence shall include any home in which eight (8) or fewer unrelated mentally or physically handicapped persons reside, and may include two (2) additional persons acting as houseparents or guardians who need not be related to each other or to any of the mentally or physically handicapped persons residing in the home. In the case of any such residential home for mentally or physically handicapped persons, the exterior appearance of the home and property shall be in reasonable conformance with the general standards of the surrounding neighborhood. No part of a group home shall be located within eight hundred (800) feet of any part of another group home.
[Ord. No. 3906 §3, 6-22-2015]
12.
Chicken coops, provided that such structures:
[Ord. No. 4394, 11-9-2020]
a.
Are located on a minimum two-acre lot.
b.
Are located to the rear of the primary structure.
c.
Are located no closer than ten (10) feet to the primary structure.
d.
Are located a minimum of sixty (60) feet from side and rear property lines.
e.
Are screened with landscaping to shield the structure from adjacent properties.
f.
Are a minimum of five (5) square feet per hen and a maximum size of forty-five (45) square feet in area and eight (8) feet in height.
g.
Are constructed on level grade or on a grade such that stormwater runoff does not impact neighboring properties.
Section 405.475 Temporary Uses.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10130), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2199 §§2 — 3, 5-11-1998]
A.
Authorization. Temporary uses are permitted only as expressly provided in this Section and shall comply with the requirements of Section 405.240.
B.
Permit Required. No temporary use shall be established unless an occupancy permit evidencing the compliance of such use with the applicable provisions of this Chapter shall have first been issued, as provided in Section 405.240.
C.
Use Limitations. No signs in connection with a temporary use shall be permitted except in accordance,with the provisions of Chapter 420 of this Title.
D.
Particular Temporary Uses Permitted. The following temporary uses are permitted subject to the regulations and standards set forth below and further subject to the requirements specified in this Chapter.
Section 405.480 Specific Prohibitions.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10140), 11-13-1989]
A.
The following uses shall not be permitted in the Suburban Low and Suburban Medium Districts:
1.
Above ground swimming pools.
2.
Accessory buildings shall not be used for any use not permitted in this district.
3.
Carports.
4.
Fabricated metal storage sheds.
5.
Multi-level parking structures.
6.
Storage sheds not enclosed on all sides.
7.
Swimming pools or tennis courts covered with a bubble or similar device.
8.
No person shall park or store or allow any person to park or store any commercial vehicle, recreational equipment, recreational vehicle, trailer or mobile home on private property in this district except in accordance with the following conditions:
a.
Any commercial vehicle, recreational equipment, recreational vehicle, trailer or mobile home may be parked or stored, at any time, in an enclosed garage.
b.
Recreational equipment, recreational vehicles or trailers may be parked or stored within the building lines established herein, providing that such parked vehicles or stored equipment are screened from view by any street or from any adjoining lot by landscaping with evergreen material.
c.
A motor home may be parked in a driveway for purposes of loading and unloading, but no such parking shall exceed three (3) days in a fourteen (14) day period.
d.
A commercial vehicle may be parked on private property in this district only while services are being provided or goods are being picked up or delivered.
e.
Commercial vehicles owned, leased, utilized, or in the custody of the occupant of the property on which it is parked shall be enclosed in a garage or screened from view with evergreen material.
9.
Gates controlling vehicular access to individual residential lots located on a local street within a subdivision and on streets not listed in Section 405.370(A)(4)(a).
[Ord. No. 4254, 12-10-2018]
Section 405.485 Planned Residential Community.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10150), 11-13-1989]
In addition to the permitted, conditional and temporary uses allowed in the Suburban Low and Suburban Medium Districts, the developer of property within these districts may apply for planned residential community development in accordance with Article XIV (Sections 405.750 — 405.840) of this Chapter.
Section 405.490 Minimum Area Requirements For Corner, Flag and Double Frontage Lots.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10200), 11-13-1989]
A.
Corner and double frontage lots present special problems. The greater exposure of these lots requires larger lots. The regulations in this Section are intended to deal with these lots.
1.
Corner lots shall have a minimum lot area that is twenty-five percent (25%) larger than the minimum for the district and dwelling type that is specified in this Chapter.
2.
Flag lots. Flag lots are not permitted.
3.
Double frontage lots shall have a minimum lot area that is fifty percent (50%) larger than the minimum for the district and dwelling type that is specified in this Chapter.
Section 405.495 Bufferyard Standards.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10210), 11-13-1989]
A.
The following bufferyard standards apply depending on the location of the lot or site or use being made thereof. The letter designations contained in the tables below refer to the bufferyard requirements and standards contained in the table of bufferyard standards set forth in Article VIII (Sections 405.310 — 405.350) of this Chapter.
DISTRICT BOUNDARY BUFFERS Adjacent Zoning District | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zoning District | E | SE | SL | SM | CO | O | C | ME |
SL | A | A | — | A | B | C | D | A |
SM | B | B | A | — | A | B | C | B |
B.
Non-Residential Bufferyards. The following bufferyards are required for the non-residential uses designated:
Use of Lot or Site | Bufferyard Required |
|---|---|
Private club under 5,000 square feet | A |
Convent or parish house | B |
Private club greater than 5,000 square feet | B |
Public building or facility | B |
Church | C |
Day care center | C |
Public utility facility | D |
School, public K-12 | D |
School, private K-12 | D |
NOTE: Only the highest letter bufferyard standard indicated in A or B is required. | |
C.
Street Buffers. The following bufferyards are required for non-residential uses along the street indicated:
Major Street | Minor Street | Local Street |
|---|---|---|
D | C | S |
Section 405.500 Landscaping Standards On Lot.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10220), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 4317, 10-14-2019]
A.
Each new single-family residential use that is subject to Section 405.336 shall ensure minimum landscaping as set forth in the table below. Each lot in the "SL" and "SM" Districts shall be planted with the number of plant units specified in this Section. Except where the lot has a front yard that is protected as open space and is wooded, there need not be any additional trees planted.
Table of Standards For Residential Lot Landscaping | |
|---|---|
Lot Size | Number of Plant Units |
Less than 1 acre | 4 |
1 to 1.99 acres | 6 |
2 acres or more | 8 |
B.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the planting of trees and landscaping as shown on the approved landscape plan is complete and the final inspection has been approved and accepted by the City.
1.
Should the City Administrator or their designee determine that the season is inappropriate for planting, a maximum six-month temporary occupancy approval may be issued upon written request by the property owner, noting the reasons for the delay in planting and payment of a surety equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the value of the new trees, landscape material and installation.
a.
The surety or portion thereof will only be released if, upon inspection by the City, the trees and/or landscaping as shown on the approved landscape plan have been installed and are observed to be in a healthy growing condition.
b.
If after the six-month extension period all trees and landscaping are not installed, or the applicant has not notified the City that installation is complete, the entire surety or portion thereof shall be forfeited and the surety shall be deposited into the City of Town and Country Tree Fund.
C.
The minimum landscaping requirements for non-residential uses in this district are set forth on the following table of standards for on-lot landscaping. The minimum required planting is the aggregate of the number of plant units per acre required and number of plant units per one hundred (100) feet of building perimeter, as "plant units" is defined in Section 405.325.
Table of Standards For Non-Residential Lot Landscaping | ||
|---|---|---|
Zoning District | Number of Plant Units per Acre | Number of Plant Units per 100 Feet of Building Perimeter |
SL | 15 | 1.0 |
SM | 12 | 0.8 |
Section 405.505 Landscaping Standards For Parking Lots.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10230), 11-13-1989]
Each parking lot shall contain the number of plant units, as defined in Section 405.330, set forth below.
Zoning District | Number of Plant Units per 24 Spaces or 8,000 Square Feet of Road | Landscaped Area Aggregating |
|---|---|---|
SL | 3.0 | 972 square feet |
SM | 2.5 | 810 square feet |
Section 405.510 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10240), 11-13-1989]
A.
All residential uses shall provide two (2) enclosed and roofed parking spaces per dwelling unit. Carports are not permitted.
B.
All parking spaces shall be located behind the setback lines indicated otherwise in this Chapter.
C.
All non-residential uses shall provide parking spaces as indicated below:
Use | No. of Spaces Based on Maximum Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Auditorium or gymnasium | 3 ⅓ per 1,000 square feet of GFA | ||
Church | 1 per 3 seats | ||
Convent and parish house | 1 per 6 beds plus 1 for each employee plus 1 for each 5 chapel seats | ||
Day care center | 1 for each teacher and employee plus 1 for each 6 students | ||
Library | 5 per 1,000 square feet of GFA | ||
Private club | 1 per 3 members | ||
Public building | 1 per employee plus 1 for each 4 seats in assembly halls | ||
Public utility facility | 1 per employee | ||
Recreational use | 1 per 3 patrons plus 1 for each employee | ||
School: | |||
a. | Elementary and Junior High | 1½ for each classroom and separate office plus 1 for each 8 students | |
b. | Senior High | 1½ for each classroom and separate office plus 1 for each 4 students | |
D.
Off-Street Loading Standards. Any use with a gross floor area of six thousand (6,000) square feet or more must provide off-street loading facilities in accordance with the requirements specified below.
Gross Floor Area in Square Feet | Number of Spaces Required | |
|---|---|---|
6,000 — 60,000 | 1 | |
60,000 — 200,000 | 2 | |
Over 200,000 | 3 |
G.
Church Parking Not Cumulative. Churches in the "SL" and "SM" Districts shall provide parking spaces in accordance with Subsection (C) hereof. Parking requirements shall not be cumulative for uses on church lots, but shall be provided for the use on particular church lots requiring the largest number of parking spaces pursuant to Subsection (C).
Section 405.520 Residential Lot Requirements - "SL" District.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10300), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2878 §5, 1-13-2004; Ord. No. 3443 §4, 8-11-2009]
B.
This dwelling type consists of a single-family residence located on a lot. A residential lot in the Suburban Low District shall meet the following requirements:
1.
Minimum lot area. Forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet.
2.
Minimum lot width. One hundred twenty-five (125) feet.
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4.
Minimum side yard setback. Fifty (50) feet from each side lot line, or fifteen percent (15%) of the width of the lot from each side lot line, whichever is the lesser.
5.
Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty (20) feet.
6.
Minimum green space per lot. Seventy-five percent (75%).
7.
Minimum unit size. Two thousand (2,000) square feet.
8.
Maximum principal building height. Building height of any residential building in the Suburban Low Zoning District shall be measured along the building front and shall not exceed forty (40) feet measured from the lowest finished grade in the front to the highest point of the structure, excluding the chimney.
9.
Maximum accessory building and structure height. Fifteen (15) feet for accessory buildings and twenty (20) feet for accessory structures, except where otherwise permitted as a conditional use.
10.
Maximum floor area per lot (FAP). Thirteen percent (13%).
Section 405.530 Residential Lot Requirements - "SM" District.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10301), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2878 §6, 1-13-2004; Ord. No. 3443 §5, 8-11-2009]
B.
This dwelling type consists of a single-family residence located on a lot. A residential lot in the Suburban Medium District shall meet the following requirements:
1.
Minimum lot area. Twenty-one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet.
2.
Minimum lot width. One hundred twenty (120) feet.
 |
4.
Minimum side yard setback. Fifteen (15) feet.
5.
Minimum side yard setback. Total not less than thirty (30) feet (F1+F2) but no one (1) side yard less than fifteen (15) feet.
6.
Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty (20) feet.
7.
Minimum green space per lot. Seventy percent (70%).
8.
Minimum unit size. Two thousand (2,000) square feet.
9.
Maximum principal building height. Building height of any residential building in the Suburban Medium Zoning District shall be measured along the building front and shall not exceed forty (40) feet measured from the lowest finished grade in the front to the highest point of the structure, excluding the chimney.
10.
Maximum accessory building and structure height. Fifteen (15) feet for accessory buildings and twenty (20) feet for accessory structures, except where otherwise permitted as a conditional use.
11.
Maximum floor area per lot (FAP). Thirteen percent (13%).
12.
Maximum unit size. Five thousand six hundred sixty-two (5,662) square feet.
Section 405.535 Minimum Setback For Street(s).
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10400), 11-13-1989]
A.
The minimum setback requirement for residential developments abutting the following roads shall be measured from the street lot line as indicated below:
1.
The minimum setback requirement for lots abutting Clayton Road shall be seventy (70) feet any street lot line of Clayton Road.
2.
The minimum setback requirement for lots abutting Woods Mill Road shall be ninety (90) feet from any street lot line of Woods Mill Road.
3.
The minimum setback requirement for lots abutting North Forty Drive and South Forty Drive shall be ninety (90) feet from the street lot line of North Forty Drive and South Forty Drive.
Section 405.540 Non-Residential Performance Standards.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10500), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2878 §7, 1-13-2004]
A.
All non-residential uses enumerated in Section 405.465 as permitted uses in the Suburban Low "SL" and Suburban Medium "SM" Zoning Districts must meet the following requirements and be approved in accordance with the procedures for site plan review set forth in Section 405.260. All conditional uses authorized in the Suburban Low "SL" and Suburban Medium "SM" Districts and approved in accordance with Sections 405.180 through 405.210 and Section 405.260 must meet the following requirements as minimum standards. More restrictive standards for conditional uses may be imposed.
1.
Minimum lot area:
Schools | |||
Elementary | 5 acres | ||
Junior High | 10 acres | ||
Senior High | 20 acres | ||
All other uses | 2 acres unless indicated otherwise in Section 405.470 | ||
2.
Minimum lot width: 175 feet.
3.
Minimum setback from street(s): 100 feet.
4.
Minimum side yard setback: 50 feet.
5.
Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
6.
Minimum green space per lot: 75%.
7.
Maximum principal building height: 35 feet in front and 45 feet in rear.
8.
Maximum accessory building and structure height: fifteen (15) feet for accessory buildings and twenty (20) feet for accessory structures, except where otherwise permitted as a conditional use.
9.
Maximum floor area per lot (FAP): 13%.
10.
Maximum building coverage per lot: 11%.
B.
Parking is not permitted within fifty (50) feet of any street lot line. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the Board of Aldermen may permit parking no closer than thirty (30) feet from any rear or side lot line provided a five (5) foot high berm is constructed, which would hide parked vehicles from any street or adjoining property.
Section 405.545 Performance Standards For Churches.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(10600), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2878 §8, 1-13-2004]
A.
Multiple Uses Authorized. More than one (1) use permitted in the Suburban Low "SL" and Suburban Medium "SM" Districts may exist on church lots. The performance standards, including the minimum lot area requirement, for churches control where one (1) or more other uses permitted in the "SL" and "SM" Districts exist on or are proposed for the church lot.
B.
General Performance Standards.
1.
Minimum lot area: 5 acres.
2.
Minimum lot width: 175 feet.
3.
Minimum setback from street(s): 100 feet.
4.
Minimum side yard setback: 50 feet.
5.
Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
6.
Minimum green space: 75%.
7.
Maximum principal building height: 35 feet in front 45 feet in rear.
8.
Maximum accessory building and structure height: fifteen (15) feet for accessory buildings and twenty (20) feet for accessory structures, except where otherwise permitted as a conditional use.
9.
Maximum floor area percentage (FAP): 13%.
10.
Maximum building coverage per lot: 11%.
11.
Parking is not permitted within fifty (50) feet of any street lot line. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend and the Board of Aldermen may permit parking no closer than thirty (30) feet from any rear or side lot line provided a five (5) foot high berm is constructed, which would hide parked vehicles from any street or adjoining property.
C.
Green Space Credit For Pavers. Pavers may be used for no more than twenty percent (20%) of required parking for churches in the "SL" and "SM" Districts. Fifty percent (50%) of paver parking areas shall be counted as green space.
D.
Performance Standards For Certain Qualifying Churches.
1.
Qualifying churches. The Planning and Zoning Commission has discretion to recommend to the Board of Aldermen modification of the green space and FAP requirements as provided in Subsection (2) below with respect to individual church lots in the "SL" and "SM" Zoning Districts, upon making the following findings:
a.
The church lot is adjacent to one (1) or more non-residential uses, excluding two (2) or four (4) lane streets. Interstate highways shall be considered a non-residential use.
b.
The proposed reduction of green space and/or increase in FAP would not adversely affect surrounding residential areas or be otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
c.
The proposed reduction of green space and/or increase in FAP would not substantially increase the volume of traffic.
d.
The proposed reduction of green space and/or increase in FAP would not have an adverse aesthetic effect.