Twin Oaks City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
"D" Park District Regulations
Section 400.350 Use Regulations.
[Ord. No. 20-21, 12-16-2020]
A.
The following are permitted uses within a "D" Park District:
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Municipally owned or operated parks and playgrounds.
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Park pavilions.
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Greenbelt walkways, bike paths, nature trails and pedestrian footbridges.
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Tennis courts.
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Fountains, ponds, or public swimming pools.
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Ornamental or decorative walls and fences.
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Municipal storage facilities.
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Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction, provided that no such building shall be located within a required yard or within twenty-five (25) feet of any lot line and no trees shall be removed for the placement of such temporary building. The temporary building shall be removed upon the earlier occurring of one (1) year from initial placement of the temporary building or upon the completion or abandonment of the work, unless express written permission to continue the location of such temporary building is granted by the Board of Aldermen upon good cause shown.
Section 400.360 Site Design Requirements.
[Ord. No. 20-21, 12-16-2020]
A.
The following are site design requirements in a "D" Park District:
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The effect of prevailing winds, seasonal temperatures, daily hours of sunlight, existing vegetation and scenic vistas shall be considered in designing and siting buildings and amenities.
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Buildings and amenities shall be located to promote pedestrian and visual access to open space.
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No building or structure shall be located less than fifty (50) feet from an "A" Single-Family Dwelling District nor from a "B" Single-Family Attached Dwelling District.
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Residential "interior City" light standards shall be provided in accordance with City specifications. All lighting shall be designed and located so that no light is cast directly on adjoining residential lots or premises.
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Natural features, such as scenic views, woodlands, trees, major vegetation areas, streams, and watercourses, shall be preserved wherever possible. Location of existing trees having a diameter of six (6) inches or more as measured at a height of four (4) feet above original grade shall be a factor in locating buildings, utilities, streets, paved areas and finished grades to provide that such trees are preserved to the maximum extent possible.
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All development activities shall minimize earthmoving and erosion. Where earthwork is required, erosion prevention and control measures, such as installation of silt catchment basins together with seeding, sodding, and mulching, shall be instituted.
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All utilities shall be installed underground.
Section 400.370 Application And Approval Procedures.
[Ord. No. 20-21, 12-16-2020]
A.
The owner, lessor, or developer, other than the City of Twin Oaks, of any lot located within and which meets the requirements of a "D" Park District, prior to the erection, conversion, enlargement, reconstruction, or structural alteration of any principal building on or change of principal use of such lot, shall file with the Board of Aldermen an application for site development plan approval. The application shall be submitted on forms provided by the City and shall include a site development plan prepared by a licensed professional architect, engineer or land surveyor together containing support information satisfying the following requirements:
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The name of the owner or developer and of the professional architect, engineer, planner, or land surveyor responsible for the preparation of the proposed site development plan.
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Existing and proposed site grades identifying all grade changes and areas of cut and fill at a minimum contour interval of two (2) feet or one (1) foot in areas where average slopes are three percent (3%) or less.
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Existing landscape and natural features plan identifying specific location of all woodlands, trees, major vegetation areas, streams, watercourses and other natural resources and features and delineating specific provisions to be taken to preserve or to minimize impact on these natural features.
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All existing and proposed uses and buildings.
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Sidewalks and walkways.
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Driveways, existing and proposed curb cuts, vehicle travel lanes and parking areas.
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Means for the provision of water, sanitary sewerage and storm drainage facilities, electric and natural gas services, and telephone and telecommunications including cable facilities, if and as applicable.
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Existing and proposed easements and dedications.
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Building plans and elevations depicting exterior materials and treatments; height, bulk, and locational relationships.
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Other information which the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Aldermen may designate.
B.
Upon the filing of a complete application for site development plan approval with the Board of Aldermen, the City Clerk, after providing copies of the application to the Board of Aldermen, shall refer the application and support documentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review, study, and report. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application report to the Board of Aldermen the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations for approval, disapproval, or modification of the proposed site development plan.
C.
Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Aldermen may, in writing, approve, disapprove, or modify the site development plan. The Board of Aldermen shall promptly transmit a copy of the final action on the proposed site development plan to the applicable Code Enforcement Official(s).
D.
Proposed construction or change of principal use approved pursuant to this Section shall commence within six (6) months of the date of approval by the Board of Aldermen of the site development plan and application or the site development plan approval shall lapse and be void.
E.
No building permit to erect, convert, enlarge, reconstruct, or structurally alter any principal building and no approval to change a principal use shall be issued until the Board of Aldermen has approved a site development plan in accordance with this Section; provided, that nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit issuance of a grading permit approved by the Board of Aldermen for such grading and site work as may be required to prepare a lot for improvement or development.