The Office and Apartment Zone is provided for the development of higher-density apartments and office complexes. This VO-1 Zone is a rather low commercial classification with restrictions that make it compatible as a buffer or peripheral use to residential zones. Because of the intensity of use anticipated in an Office and Apartment Zone, such zones must be located on higher classified streets (collector or major streets) and must be supplied with adequate water and sewer facilities. (Authorized residential densities: 10 units to 15 units per acre.)

This VO-1 Zone shall specifically permit offices and apartments as the principal uses of land. All permitted uses of the VR-5 Zone, plus schools of all types, dental clinics, fraternal institutions, private clubs, mortuaries, hospitals, churches, offices, fraternity and sorority houses, philanthropic organizations, museums, public libraries, art galleries, aquariums, apartment dwelling units, provided there is at least 2,500 square feet of ground area per dwelling unit.

The following uses may be permitted in the VO-1 Zone as special uses after a public hearing and a finding by the Board that such uses are necessary and desirable in a particular location: public utility facilities, coin-operated telephone booths, police and fire stations.

The following are conditions where special restrictions shall apply to the uses allowed in this VO-1 Zone: