Wapakoneta City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1276

B-3 Central Business District

1276.01 INTENT.

The B-3 District is intended to provide a centrally located and readily accessible area which offers a wide variety of retail, service, financial, entertainment, residential and governmental uses. A broad range of uses is permitted to reflect downtown's role as a commercial, cultural and government center. Development is intended to be intense with maximum lot coverage, increased building scale and height density, and buildings placed close together. Development is intended to be pedestrian oriented with a strong emphasis on a safe and attractive streetscape.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.02 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted as of right in the "B-3" District:

Residential Uses	Public and Semi-Public Uses	Commercial Uses
• Conversion of single- family dwellings into two family dwellings • Multi-family dwellings (residential units not permitted at street level) • Two family dwellings	• Educational institutions for pre K - 8 grades • Educational institutions for 9-12 grades • Educational institutions for colleges, universities and vocational schools • Hospitals • Nursery schools and child care or day care centers • Public facilities and buildings • Public utilities • Religious places of worship	• Agricultural roadside stands • Animal hospital and veterinary establishments including dog kennels • Bar or tavern • Commercial entertainment (excluding sexually oriented businesses) • Conference or banquet center • Convenience retail • Display room for merchandise sold at wholesale and stored elsewhere • Financial institutions • Hotels and motels • Medical or dental clinics • Mixed use building including residential units (residential not permitted at street level) • Motor vehicle minor repair • Office for professional, administrative or businesses • Personal services • Professional services • Restaurant • Retail business

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.

In a "B-3" 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;

(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.)

1276.04 CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES.

In a "B-3" 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
• Single-family detached dwelling as permitted by the platting process of the subdivision regulations of the City	• Clubs, fraternities, lodges and other similar organizations • Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds • Public or private forests and wildlife reservations	• Billboards and outdoor advertising signs • Building materials sales yard • Commercial recreation • Contractors equipment storage yard • Motor vehicle filling station with or without convenience retail • Motor vehicle, truck, trailer and farm implement sales and service • Off-street parking lots • Research and development facilities

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.05 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the "B-3" 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	• 80% for all impervious surfaces for single-family detached dwelling uses • 100% for all impervious surfaces for all other uses
Minimum lot frontage	• None
Minimum front yard depth from the building line	• None
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 • Accessory structure - none
Maximum building height	• Principal structures - 75 feet • Accessory structures - 15 feet
Minimum floor area per family	• 500 square feet

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.06 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.)

1276.07 SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Signage requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1286.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.08 LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.

Landscape and buffer requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1294.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

Wapakoneta City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1276

B-3 Central Business District

1276.01 INTENT.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.02 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted as of right in the "B-3" District:

Residential Uses	Public and Semi-Public Uses	Commercial Uses
• Conversion of single- family dwellings into two family dwellings • Multi-family dwellings (residential units not permitted at street level) • Two family dwellings	• Educational institutions for pre K - 8 grades • Educational institutions for 9-12 grades • Educational institutions for colleges, universities and vocational schools • Hospitals • Nursery schools and child care or day care centers • Public facilities and buildings • Public utilities • Religious places of worship	• Agricultural roadside stands • Animal hospital and veterinary establishments including dog kennels • Bar or tavern • Commercial entertainment (excluding sexually oriented businesses) • Conference or banquet center • Convenience retail • Display room for merchandise sold at wholesale and stored elsewhere • Financial institutions • Hotels and motels • Medical or dental clinics • Mixed use building including residential units (residential not permitted at street level) • Motor vehicle minor repair • Office for professional, administrative or businesses • Personal services • Professional services • Restaurant • Retail business

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.

(a) Accessory uses and structures;

(b) Fences and walls;

(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.)

1276.04 CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES.

In a "B-3" 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
• Single-family detached dwelling as permitted by the platting process of the subdivision regulations of the City	• Clubs, fraternities, lodges and other similar organizations • Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds • Public or private forests and wildlife reservations	• Billboards and outdoor advertising signs • Building materials sales yard • Commercial recreation • Contractors equipment storage yard • Motor vehicle filling station with or without convenience retail • Motor vehicle, truck, trailer and farm implement sales and service • Off-street parking lots • Research and development facilities

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.05 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the "B-3" 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	• 80% for all impervious surfaces for single-family detached dwelling uses • 100% for all impervious surfaces for all other uses
Minimum lot frontage	• None
Minimum front yard depth from the building line	• None
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 • Accessory structure - none
Maximum building height	• Principal structures - 75 feet • Accessory structures - 15 feet
Minimum floor area per family	• 500 square feet

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.06 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.)

1276.07 SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Signage requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1286.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.08 LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.

Landscape and buffer requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1294.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

Wapakoneta City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1276

B-3 Central Business District

1276.01 INTENT.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.02 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted as of right in the "B-3" District:

Residential Uses	Public and Semi-Public Uses	Commercial Uses
• Conversion of single- family dwellings into two family dwellings • Multi-family dwellings (residential units not permitted at street level) • Two family dwellings	• Educational institutions for pre K - 8 grades • Educational institutions for 9-12 grades • Educational institutions for colleges, universities and vocational schools • Hospitals • Nursery schools and child care or day care centers • Public facilities and buildings • Public utilities • Religious places of worship	• Agricultural roadside stands • Animal hospital and veterinary establishments including dog kennels • Bar or tavern • Commercial entertainment (excluding sexually oriented businesses) • Conference or banquet center • Convenience retail • Display room for merchandise sold at wholesale and stored elsewhere • Financial institutions • Hotels and motels • Medical or dental clinics • Mixed use building including residential units (residential not permitted at street level) • Motor vehicle minor repair • Office for professional, administrative or businesses • Personal services • Professional services • Restaurant • Retail business

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.

(a) Accessory uses and structures;

(b) Fences and walls;

(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.)

1276.04 CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES.

In a "B-3" 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
• Single-family detached dwelling as permitted by the platting process of the subdivision regulations of the City	• Clubs, fraternities, lodges and other similar organizations • Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds • Public or private forests and wildlife reservations	• Billboards and outdoor advertising signs • Building materials sales yard • Commercial recreation • Contractors equipment storage yard • Motor vehicle filling station with or without convenience retail • Motor vehicle, truck, trailer and farm implement sales and service • Off-street parking lots • Research and development facilities

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.05 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the "B-3" 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	• 80% for all impervious surfaces for single-family detached dwelling uses • 100% for all impervious surfaces for all other uses
Minimum lot frontage	• None
Minimum front yard depth from the building line	• None
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 • Accessory structure - none
Maximum building height	• Principal structures - 75 feet • Accessory structures - 15 feet
Minimum floor area per family	• 500 square feet

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.06 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.)

1276.07 SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.

Signage requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1286.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)

1276.08 LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.

Landscape and buffer requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1294.

(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)