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Wapakoneta City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1272

B-1 Neighborhood Business District

1272.01 INTENT.

   The B-1 District is intended to provide for businesses and services that are enclosed in buildings and that are small in size; to provide convenience goods and services to local residents; and to identify businesses which can be located close to residential properties without being detrimental to the adjacent residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.02 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

   The following uses are permitted as of right in the "B-1" District:
 
Residential Uses
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Commercial Uses
•   Conversion of single- family dwellings into two family dwellings
•   Multi-family dwellings
•   Single-family detached dwelling as permitted by the platting process of the subdivision regulations of the City
•   Two family dwellings
•   Educational institutions for pre K - 8 grades
•   Public facilities and buildings
•   Public utilities
•   Religious places of worship
•   Convenience retail
•   Financial institutions
•   Medical or dental clinics
•   Office for professional, administrative or businesses
•   Personal services
•   Agricultural roadside stands
 
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.

   In a "B-1" District, accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to any permitted or conditionally permitted uses may be established, erected or constructed. Accessory uses may include the following and shall conform to the regulations of Chapter 1292 unless otherwise noted:
   (a)   Accessory uses and structures;
   (b)   Fences and walls;
   (c)   Garages, carports or other off-street parking spaces for the use of residents on the premises and their guests;
   (d)   Home occupation;
   (e)   Outdoor storage;
   (f)   Satellite dishes subject to;
   (g)   Swimming pools; and
   (h)   Signs subject to Chapter 1286.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.04 CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES.

   In a "B-1" District, the following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 1252:
 
Residential Uses
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Commercial Uses
•   Rest homes, assisted living facilities, nursing or convalescent homes
 
•   Clubs, fraternities, lodges and other similar organizations
•   Nursery schools and child care or day care centers
•   Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds
•   Public or private forests and wildlife reservations
•   Mixed use building excluding residential
•   Motor vehicle filling station with or without convenience retail
•   Motor vehicle minor repair
•   Off-street parking lots
•   Professional services
•   Restaurant
•   Retail business
 
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.05 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

   The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the "B-1" District:
Minimum lot area
•   Single-family detached dwelling - 7,500 square feet
•   Two family dwellings - 5,000 square feet per dwelling
•   Three or more families - 2,500 square feet per dwelling
•   All other non-residential uses - none
Maximum lot coverage
•   70% for all impervious surfaces for single-family detached dwelling uses
•   80% for all impervious surfaces for all other uses
Minimum lot frontage
•   50 feet
Minimum front yard depth from the building line
•   25 feet
Minimum side yard setback from the building line
•   Principal structure - none unless abutting a residential district, then 10 feet
•   Accessory structure - none unless abutting a residential district, then 10 feet
Minimum rear yard setback from the building line
•   Principal structure - none unless abutting a residential district, then 10 feet
•   Accessory structure - none unless abutting a residential district, then 10 feet
Maximum building height
•   Principal structures - 35 feet
•   Accessory structures - 15 feet
Minimum floor area per family
•   500 square feet
 
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.06 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

   Off-street parking requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1284.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.07 SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.

   Signage requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1286.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1272.08 LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.

   Landscape and buffer requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1294.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)