Willard City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Zoning District Regulations
Section 400.400 "A-1" Agricultural District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.1), 2-27-2002]
A.
Permitted Uses. The Agricultural District is intended to provide for the operation of agricultural and related uses in areas where residential and other non-farm development is not imminent. The following uses are permitted in the "A-1" District:
1.
Agricultural uses, but not including commercial poultry farms, hog farms, feedlots or other confined animal feeding operations; provided that any greenhouse or any building in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance not less than two hundred (200) feet from any dwelling other than a farm dwelling and from any lot in any residential district.
2.
Single-family detached dwelling on a lot with an area of at least ten (10) acres.
3.
Single-family detached modular dwelling on a lot with an area of at least ten (10) acres.
4.
Single-family dwellings existing at the time the district is mapped.
5.
Truck gardens, limited to the propagation and cultivation of plants, provided no retail or wholesale sale is conducted on the premises.
6.
Kennels, stables and dairies, provided that any building or enclosure in which animals are kept shall be a distance of not less than two hundred (200) feet from any residential district.
8.
Public utilities and buildings, transportation, pipeline and utility easements and rights-of-way, except for office buildings, garages and shops, loading yards and warehouses.
9.
Accessory uses customary to and incidental to permitted agricultural uses and including roadside stands offering for sale only agricultural products produced on the premises.
13.
Public utility water reservoirs, water standpipes and elevated and ground-level storage tanks.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
Minimum Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum lot area | 10 acres | |
Minimum Lot Width | ||
Single-family dwellings | 200 feet | |
All other permitted uses | 200 feet | |
Minimum Lot Depth | ||
All permitted uses | 140 feet | |
Maximum structure height | 30 feet | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 50 feet | |
Rear yard | 50 feet | |
Side yard | 25 feet | |
Dwellings, minimum first floor area | 900 square feet | |
Section 400.410 "AO" Airport Overlay Districts. [1]
[Ord. No. 081222B §5(Exh. A §2), 12-22-2008]
A.
Purpose. The Airport Overlay Zoning Districts are intended to regulate the development of noise-sensitive land uses, to promote compatibility between the Springfield-Branson National Airport and the surrounding land uses, to protect the Springfield-Branson National Airport from incompatible development and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of property users.
B.
Airport Overlay Zoning Districts. The Airport Overlay Zoning Districts shall be known and designated as "AO-1" and "AO-3" and shall be shown on the official Zoning Map. The "AO-2" designation is not currently used.
C.
Overlay Districts Boundaries. The "AO" district boundaries shall include (Figure 4-1):
1.
"AO-1" District. All areas within two thousand (2,000) feet of any airport runway centerline extending out ten thousand (10,000) feet from both ends of any airport runway.
2.
"AO-2" District. Not currently used.
3.
"AO-3" District. All areas encompassing the airport zones defined in the Airport Zoning Law, Revised Missouri Statutes Chapter 305, defined as follows:
Beginning at a point on the end of any runway and on the centerline of the runway; thence to the right a distance of five hundred (500) feet on a course perpendicular to said centerline to a point; thence to a point two thousand (2,000) feet to the right of and perpendicular to the centerline extended which point is directly opposite a point ten thousand (10,000) feet from the end of the runway on the said centerline extended away from the runway; thence to a point two thousand (2,000) feet to the left of and perpendicular to the centerline extended which point is directly opposite a point ten thousand (10,000) feet from the end of the runway on the said centerline extended away from the runway; thence to a point five hundred (500) feet to the left of the point of beginning and perpendicular to the said centerline; thence to the point of beginning.
D.
Split-Zoned Tracts And Structures.
1.
Where a part of a tract of land lies within an Airport Overlay Zoning District, the district requirements shall only apply within the part of the tract located in the district. The "AO-3" District shall take precedence over the "AO-1" District.
2.
A structure which is located partly within an Airport Overlay Zoning District and partly outside shall be considered to be entirely within an Airport Overlay Zoning District. The "AO-3" District shall take precedence over the "AO-1" District.
E.
Allowed Uses.
1.
Within the Airport Overlay Zoning Districts as defined herein, no land shall be used and no structure or other object shall hereafter be erected, altered, converted or modified other than for those compatible land uses permitted by the underlying zoning districts.
a.
b.
In the "AO-3", no dwellings shall be permitted to be constructed other than single-family dwellings, including manufactured homes, each of which shall be on a lot or parcel of land of ten (10) acres or more. When these uses are allowed within the "AO-3" District, measures to achieve outdoor to indoor noise level reduction (NLR) as outlined in Subsection (H) are required. If a lot of less than ten (10) acres lawfully existed at the effective date of this Article, a single-family dwelling or manufactured home may be placed on the lot provided:
c.
The following land uses are prohibited in the "AO-3" District regardless of the underlying zoning district: hotels and motels.
F.
Additional Land Use Regulations.
1.
When a subdivision plat or building permit is required for any property within an Airport Overlay Zoning District, the property owner shall dedicate an avigation easement to the City over and across that property. This easement shall establish a height restriction on the use of the property and hold the public harmless from any damages caused by noise, vibration, fumes, dust, fuel, fuel particles or other effects that may be caused by the operation of aircraft taking off, landing or operating on or near the Springfield-Branson National Airport.
2.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article or other Section of the Springfield City Code, no use may be made of land, water or structures within any zoning district established by this Article in such a manner as to create electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others, or result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport; impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport; create bird strike hazards or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, taking off or flight operations of aircraft utilizing the airport.
3.
No building or structure shall be constructed nor shall any landscaping growth be maintained which exceeds fifty (50) feet in height in an Airport Overlay Zoning District.
G.
Certification Of Plans.
1.
The Director of Building Development Services shall not issue a building permit for any structure within the zones set forth in Subsections (B) and (C) unless the plans and specifications accompanying the application for said building permit have been certified by a registered professional engineer or registered professional architect in the State of Missouri as meeting the noise level reduction (NLR) standards specified in Subsection (H).
2.
The registered professional architect or engineer must certify that said plans and specifications shall reduce the noise impact from outdoor to indoor noise level, at least the minimum specified in this Section, using commonly accepted engineering and architectural acoustical practices.
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H.
Noise Level Reduction (NLR) Standards.
1.
In an Airport Overlay Zoning District, allowed land uses shall meet minimum construction standards to achieve a minimum outdoor to indoor NLR of thirty (30) decibels. The Director of Building Development Services shall establish rules for how to determine if construction standards will achieve a minimum outdoor to indoor NLR of thirty (30) decibels. Such rule shall be filed with the City Clerk.
2.
The required minimum NLR applies to all portions of a structure where the public is received, office areas, public assembly rooms, sleeping areas, noise sensitive areas or where the normal noise level is low.
[1]
Editor's Note — Ord. no. 081222B §1, adopted December 22, 2008, repealed section 400.410 "AP" airport district and enacted new provisions set out above. Former section 400.410 derived from ord. no. 020227 §1(5.2), 2-27-2002.
Section 400.420 "R-1" Single-Family Residence District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.3), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 021111 §1, 11-11-2002; Ord. No. 050926 §1, 9-26-2005; Ord. No. 101228B §1, 12-28-2010; Ord. No. 101228D §2, 12-28-2010]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "R-1" Single-Family Residence District is intended primarily for single-family detached dwellings at maximum densities of two and one-half (2.5) dwelling units per acre. Other uses necessary to meet educational, governmental, religious, recreation and other neighborhood needs are permitted or allowed as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve the residential character of the district. The following uses are permitted in the "R-1" District:
1.
Single-family detached dwellings, one (1) dwelling per lot.
2.
Single-family detached modular dwellings, one (1) dwelling per lot.
3.
Family day care homes that meet the following requirements:
a.
Use as proposed on a site plan filed with the applications does not conflict with this or any other ordinance of the City.
b.
No inventory of merchandise is maintained for the purpose of wholesale or retail sale on said premises.
c.
Existing building and land proposed to be converted to uses for family day care homes must meet all fire, health, building, housing, plumbing and electrical requirements of the City, may be subject to inspection at any time, and must meet all City requirements and City codes prior to issuance of a business license.
d.
The health, safety and general welfare of the area are not adversely affected and the intent of this Chapter is upheld.
e.
The use of all land or buildings arranged, designed or intended for play space, required parking for staff and patrons shall be located behind the lot front setback line.
f.
The operation of the facility shall be restricted to the hours between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
4.
Residential group homes. No group home shall be located within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of another group home. The exterior appearance of the home and property shall be in reasonable conformance with the general neighborhood standards. Group homes shall be eleemosynary or not-for-profit in nature.
5.
Schools, elementary and secondary, or development centers for elementary and secondary school-age children with developmental disabilities or handicaps on a minimum of five (5) acres of land.
6.
Churches and other places of worship, including parish houses and Sunday schools, but excluding temporary revivals, rescue missions and overnight shelters, that meet the following requirements:
a.
Frontage on and primary access to an arterial or higher classification street;
b.
Located not less than fifty (50) feet from any other lot in any other residential district; and
c.
Located on a minimum of two (2) acres of land to provide sufficient space for off-street parking and site design to minimize impact on adjacent residential uses. Churches and other places of worship on less than two (2) acres of land at the time this Chapter is adopted shall be considered conforming uses.
7.
Publicly owned or operated parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, golf courses and community buildings, all of a non-commercial nature.
9.
Government buildings of a cultural, service or administrative type, not including repair garages or yards, storage yards or warehouses, provided that any such building shall be located not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any other lot in any residential district.
10.
Public utilities and buildings, transportation, pipeline and utility easements and rights-of-way, except for office buildings, garages and shops, loading yards and warehouses.
11.
Truck gardens, limited to the propagation and cultivation of plants, provided no retail or wholesale sale is conducted on the premises.
12.
Nurseries and greenhouses, agricultural uses, but not including commercial poultry farms, hog farms, feedlots or other confined animal feeding operation or kennels; provided that any greenhouse or any building in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance not less than two hundred (200) feet from any dwelling other than a farm dwelling and from any lot in any residential district. See Article VI, Section 400.570 for more information on animals.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
Minimum Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum Lot Area | ||
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Single-family dwellings | 15,000 square feet | |
All other permitted uses | 1 acre | |
Minimum Lot Width | ||
Single-family dwellings | 100 feet | |
All other permitted uses | 200 feet | |
Minimum Lot Depth | ||
All permitted uses | 140 feet | |
Maximum Structure Height | ||
Principal structure | 30 feet | |
Accessory structure | 16 feet | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 35 feet | |
Rear yard | 50 feet | |
Side yard | 15 feet, except that on corner lots, side yard setback shall be 20 feet on the side next to a street. | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40% | |
Dwellings, minimum first floor area | 900 square feet | |
D.
Design Requirements.
1.
Unless exempted by Section 400.340(C), a site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses except single-family detached dwellings.
2.
A landscaping plan meeting the requirements of Article VIII shall be submitted and approved for all non-residential uses.
3.
All off-street parking and vehicular use areas permitted for non-residential uses shall be screened from all residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to any non-residential use shall be screened from public view.
Section 400.430 "R-2" Two-Family Residence District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.4), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 050711 §1, 7-11-2005]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "R-2" Two-Family Residence District is intended to accommodate a variety of single-family and two-family housing types at moderate densities of up to approximately five (5) dwelling units per acre. The district is also intended to serve as a transition between the less intense "R-1" Single-Family District and the "R-3" Multi-Family Residence District. The following uses are permitted in the "R-2" District:
1.
Single-family detached dwellings, one (1) dwelling per lot.
2.
Single-family semi-detached dwellings, such as patio homes, one (1) dwelling per lot.
3.
Single-family detached modular dwellings, one (1) dwelling per lot.
5.
Duplex dwellings.
6.
Family day care homes.
7.
Residential group homes.
8.
Schools, elementary and secondary, or development centers for elementary and secondary school-age children with developmental disabilities or handicaps on a minimum of five (5) acres of land.
9.
Churches and other places of worship, including parish houses and Sunday schools, but excluding rescue missions and overnight shelters, that meet the following requirements: frontage on and primary access to an arterial or higher classification street and on a minimum of two (2) acres of land to provide sufficient space for off-street parking and site design to minimize impact on adjacent residential uses. Churches and other places of worship on less than two (2) acres of land at the time this Chapter is adopted shall be considered conforming uses.
10.
Publicly owned or operated parks, playgrounds and community buildings.
12.
Police and fire stations.
13.
Public utilities and pipelines, utility easements and rights-of-way, except for office buildings, garages and shops, loading yards and warehouses.
14.
Public water reservoirs, water standpipes and elevated and ground-level water storage tanks.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
Minimum Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum Lot Area | ||
Single-family dwellings | 15,000 square feet | |
Cluster subdivision tract area | 20 acres | |
Single-family dwelling in cluster subdivision | 10,500 square feet | |
Patio homes | 6,000 square feet | |
Duplex dwellings | 5,000 square feet | |
All other permitted uses | 15,000 square feet | |
Minimum Lot Width | ||
Single-family dwellings | 100 feet | |
Single-family dwelling in cluster subdivision | 80 feet | |
Patio homes | 100 feet | |
Duplex | 80 feet | |
All other permitted uses | 100 feet | |
Minimum Lot Depth | ||
Single-family dwelling in cluster subdivision | 120 feet | |
Patio homes | 120 feet | |
Duplex | 125 feet | |
All other uses | 140 feet | |
Maximum Structure Height | ||
Principal structure | 30 feet | |
Accessory structure | 16 feet | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 35 feet for single-family dwelling in cluster subdivision, 25 feet for patio homes and duplexes, 50 feet for all other uses | |
Rear yard | 35 feet for single-family dwelling in cluster subdivision, 25 feet for patio homes and duplexes, 50 feet all other uses | |
Side yard | 10 feet for single-family dwelling in cluster subdivision. For patio homes, 10 feet on the side yard where the shared common wall is not located, 10 feet for duplexes, 15 feet for all other uses. On corner lots, side yard setback shall be 20 feet on the side next to a street. | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40%, 50% for patio homes and duplexes. | |
Dwellings, Minimum Floor Area | ||
Single-family dwelling | 900 square feet | |
Duplex dwelling | 500 square feet | |
D.
Design Requirements.
1.
Unless exempted by Section 400.340(C), a site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
A landscaping plan meeting the requirements of Article VIII shall be submitted and approved for all uses, except for single-family dwellings.
3.
All off-street parking and vehicular use areas permitted for non-residential uses shall be screened from all residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to any non-residential use shall be screened from view.
Section 400.440 "R-3" Multi-Family Residence District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.5), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 050711 §1, 7-11-2005]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "R-3" Multi-Family Residence District is designed for multi-family residential developments at up to twelve (12) dwelling units per acre. The following uses are permitted in the "R-3" District:
1.
Single-family dwellings existing at the time the district is mapped.
2.
Duplexes.
3.
Multi-family dwellings.
4.
Town houses.
5.
Family day care and group day care homes.
6.
Custodial group homes and residential group homes.
7.
Boarding, rooming and lodging houses.
8.
Residential, intermediate and skilled nursing care facilities.
9.
Bed and breakfasts.
10.
Churches and other places of worship, including parish houses and Sunday schools, but excluding rescue missions and overnight shelters.
11.
Schools, elementary and secondary, or development centers for elementary and secondary school-age children with handicaps or developmental disabilities on a minimum of five (5) acres of land.
12.
Public and private parks, playgrounds, community buildings and golf courses, excluding miniature golf courses and driving ranges.
16.
Public utilities and governmental buildings, including transformer stations, pumping stations, lift stations, water reservoirs, standpipes, elevated and ground level water storage tanks, but excluding office buildings, garages and shops, loading yards and warehouses.
18.
Accessory apartments in owner-occupied, single-family detached dwellings.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
Minimum Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum Lot Area | ||
Duplex dwellings | 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit | |
Multi-family dwellings | 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit | |
All other permitted uses | 15,000 square feet | |
Minimum Lot Width | ||
Dwellings | 70 feet | |
Duplexes | 80 feet | |
All other permitted and conditional uses | 100 feet | |
Minimum Lot Depth | ||
Duplexes | 125 feet | |
All other permitted uses | 140 feet | |
Maximum Structure Height | ||
Principal structure | 35 fee | |
Accessory structure | 16 feet | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 30 feet, 25 feet for duplexes. | |
Rear yard | 40 feet, 25 feet for duplexes. | |
Side yard | 10 feet for duplex dwellings, 15 feet for other uses. On corner lots, side yard setback shall be 20 feet on the side next to a street. | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40%, 50% for duplexes. | |
Dwellings, minimum first floor area | 500 square feet per dwelling unit | |
D.
Minimum Open Space. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings, parking areas, driveways or internal streets.
E.
Design Requirements.
1.
Unless exempted by Section 400.340(C), a site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
A landscaping plan meeting the requirements of Article VIII shall be submitted and approved for all uses except single-family dwellings.
3.
All off-street parking and vehicular use areas permitted for non-residential uses shall be screened from all residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to uses except for single-family dwellings and duplex dwellings shall be screened from view.
Section 400.450 "R-4" Manufactured Home Residence District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.6), 2-27-2002]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "R-4" Manufactured Home Residence District is established for manufactured home parks and manufactured home subdivisions with densities of up to five (5) dwelling units per acre. The following uses are permitted in the "R-4" District:
1.
Single manufactured homes on individual lots.
2.
Manufactured home parks.
3.
Manufactured home subdivisions.
4.
Residential group homes.
5.
Family day care homes and group day care homes.
6.
Schools, elementary and secondary, or development centers for elementary and secondary school-age children with handicaps or developmental disabilities on a minimum of five (5) acres of land.
7.
Churches and other places of worship, including parish houses and Sunday schools, but excluding rescue missions and overnight shelters, that meet the following requirements: frontage on and primary access to an arterial or higher classification street and on a minimum of two (2) acres of land to provide sufficient space for off-street parking and site design to minimize impact on adjacent residential uses. Churches and other places of worship on less than two (2) acres of land at the time this Chapter is adopted shall be considered conforming uses.
8.
Public utilities and governmental buildings, including transformer stations, pumping stations, lift stations, but excluding office buildings, garages and shops, loading yards and warehouses.
9.
Clubhouses associated with any permitted residential use, subject to the requirement that such clubhouses shall be for the use of the residents of the associated residential development and their guests and shall not be open for general public use.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
Use Limitations. In Manufactured Home Districts, recreational vehicles shall not be occupied as dwellings and manufactured home sales lots shall not be permitted.
D.
Minimum Area Requirements. Where the district is established, the minimum area shall be ten (10) acres. The tract shall comprise a single parcel, except where the site is divided by a public street or where the total property includes separate parcels for maintenance and storage facilities and the like. All parcels involved shall be of sufficient size and dimensions to allow for efficient design and management.
E.
Minimum Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum Lot Area | ||
Manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision tract area | 10 acres | |
Manufactured home in manufactured home parks or subdivisions | 8,000 square feet per dwelling unit | |
All other permitted and conditional uses | 15,000 square feet | |
Minimum Lot Width | ||
Manufactured home park or subdivision tract | 200 feet | |
Manufactured home in manufactured home park or subdivision | 65 feet | |
All other permitted and conditional uses | 100 feet | |
Minimum Lot Depth | ||
Manufactured home park or subdivision tract | 200 feet | |
Manufactured home in manufactured home park or subdivision | 125 feet | |
All other permitted and conditional uses | 150 feet | |
Maximum Structure Height | ||
Principal structure | 35 feet | |
Accessory structure | 16 feet | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 40 feet | |
Rear yard | 40 feet | |
Side yard | 40 feet for manufactured home park, 12 feet for other uses | |
Maximum lot coverage | 40% | |
F.
Minimum Open Space. For individual lots, not less than thirty percent (30%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. For manufactured home park developments, not less than twenty percent (20%) of the total area of the development shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings, parking areas, driveways or internal streets.
G.
Design Requirements On Individual Lots.
1.
A site plan meeting the provisions of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses except single-family manufactured homes on individual lots.
2.
A landscaping plan meeting the requirements of Article VIII shall be submitted and approved for all uses, except single-family manufactured homes on individual lots.
3.
All off-street parking and vehicular use areas permitted for non-residential uses shall be screened from all residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to uses except for single-family manufactured homes on individual lots shall be screened from view.
6.
Manufactured homes sited on an individual lot in a manufactured home subdivision shall be anchored on a permanent foundation. Siding on manufactured homes shall have a similar appearance to site-built homes in nearby residential areas and shall have a pitched roof with composition shingles.
7.
In no case shall any manufactured home be located further than six hundred (600) feet from a fire hydrant.
H.
Design Requirements For Manufactured Home Parks.
3.
All off-street parking and vehicular use areas permitted for non-residential uses shall be screened from all residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance and mechanical, electrical or other equipment incidental to any permitted non-residential use shall be screened from view.
5.
Off-street parking and vehicular use areas shall be provided in accordance with Article IX. In addition, each manufactured home park shall provide a parking lot for storage of boats, recreational vehicles and trucks that do not exceed one (1) ton capacity.
6.
There shall be at least fifteen (15) feet between manufactured homes or any other buildings located in a manufactured housing park.
7.
Manufactured homes shall be anchored to a foundation that is similar in appearance to the materials used for permanent foundations. Siding shall be similar in appearance to site-built homes in nearby neighborhoods and the manufactured home shall have a pitched composition roof.
8.
In no case shall any manufactured home be located further than six hundred (600) feet from a fire hydrant.
9.
A storm shelter shall be provided for every manufactured housing park. Such shelter shall be located on the premises or within one hundred fifty (150) feet from the main entrance of the manufactured housing park. The shelter shall provide a minimum of forty (40) square feet of floor area per manufactured home space.
Section 400.460 "C-1" Neighborhood Business District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.7), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 021111 §1, 11-11-2002]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "C-1" Neighborhood Business District is designed to permit small areas of convenience shopping facilities in and near residential neighborhoods. The following uses are permitted in the "C-1" District:
1.
Bakeries, delicatessens and meat markets with on-premises sales.
2.
Convenience store, which shall include gasoline sales, but shall not permit repair facilities for motor vehicles.
3.
Day care center.
4.
Governmental buildings and uses.
5.
Laundry and dry cleaning self-service.
6.
Residential, intermediate or skilled nursing care facilities.
7.
Personal services such as barber or beauty shop, dressmaking, tailoring, shoe repair, household appliance repair and other similar uses.
8.
Police and fire stations.
9.
Public or private parks, playgrounds and golf courses, excluding miniature golf and driving ranges
11.
Public utilities and governmental buildings, including transformer stations, pumping stations, lift stations, public water reservoirs, standpipes and elevated and ground level water storage tanks, but excluding office buildings, garages and shops, loading yards and warehouses.
14.
Residential uses existing at the time the district is mapped.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
Use Limitations.
1.
No new residential structures shall be constructed in the "C-1" Neighborhood Business District. Existing residential structures may be altered, remodeled or improved subject to the restrictions and regulations applicable to residences in the "R-3" Multi-Family Residence District.
2.
All business, servicing, storage and display of materials and goods, except for off-street parking and loading, shall be conducted within completely enclosed structures.
3.
No manufacturing, processing or treating of products other than that which is clearly incidental and essential to retail business shall be conducted and all such products shall be sold at retail on the premises.
4.
No separate business establishment shall occupy more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor space.
5.
No business establishment shall offer goods or services to customers waiting in parked motor vehicles (drive-through).
D.
Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum lot area | None | |
Minimum lot width | None | |
Minimum lot depth | None | |
Maximum Structure Height | ||
Principal structure | 30 feet | |
Accessory structure | 16 feet | |
Maximum floor area ratio | 0.40 | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 25 feet, except that on corner lots, 1 of the 2 front yards may be reduced to not less than 15 feet. | |
Rear yard | 20% of the lot depth or 10 feet, whichever is greater, provided that no more than 25 feet shall be required. | |
Side yard | None | |
Maximum building coverage, including accessory structures | 40% | |
E.
Open Space Requirements. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings or structures, parking, loading and other paved areas and internal streets. Open space shall contain living ground cover.
F.
Design Requirements.
1.
A site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
All development shall meet the buffer yard and landscaping requirements in accordance with Article VIII.
3.
All off-street parking, vehicular use and loading areas shall be screened from residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to uses shall be screened from view.
5.
All buildings in the "C-1" District shall be constructed using materials, textures and colors that are compatible with and similar in nature to surrounding residential development.
Section 400.470 "C-2" General Business District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.8), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 021111 §1, 11-11-2002; Ord. No. 181220E, 12-20-2018; Ord. No. 190923, 9-23-2019; Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020; Ord. No. 241111A, 11-12-2024]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "C-2" District is designed for those business and commercial uses that draw their customers from motorists on the highway or for whom location on a highway or arterial street is necessary. The district also provides for the location of commercial activities that involve outdoor storage of materials and goods. The following uses are permitted in the "C-2" General Business District:
1.
All uses permitted in the "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
2.
Agriculture implements and sales and service.
3.
Arcades and game rooms, bowling alleys, theaters, skating rinks and other such similar places of commercial entertainment; provided that, no such building or premises is closer than one hundred (100) feet to the boundary of any residence district.
4.
Banks and financial institutions, including automatic teller machines and drive-through facilities.
5.
Boat sales and rental.
6.
Clinics, dental laboratories and similar medical service facilities.
7.
Funeral home.
8.
Greenhouse, nursery or garden stores, on-premises sales permitted.
9.
Health and fitness centers, including dance studios.
10.
Hardware, home improvement and builder supply stores.
11.
Heating, air-conditioning and plumbing stores.
12.
Library, museum, art gallery and similar uses.
13.
Liquor store and tavern.
14.
Manufactured home sales and rental, but not including the use of a manufactured home as a residence.
15.
Monument sales, outside storage permitted.
16.
Motels and hotels, when located on a State or Federal highway.
17.
New or used automobile, recreational vehicle or motorcycle sales and service facilities, outside storage permitted, but excluding the wrecking of motor vehicles.
18.
Offices, clerical, research and services not related to goods and merchandise, such as offices of attorneys, physicians, engineers, accountants, insurance agents, stock brokers, travel agents, telecommunications and Internet services and government.
19.
Off-street parking facilities.
20.
Pest control services.
21.
Public and private parks, playgrounds and golf courses, including miniature golf courses and driving ranges.
22.
Restaurants, including drive-in facilities.
23.
General retail sales and rental of goods, merchandise and equipment.
24.
Residential dwellings existing at the time the district was mapped.
25.
Service stations or gas stations, including repair shops.
26.
Schools, professional, business and trade.
27.
Veterinarian, animal hospital or kennel, provided that no such building, kennel or exercise runway is closer than three hundred (300) feet to the boundary of any residence district.
31.
Type IV wireless facilities in accordance with Article VI, Section 400.600, provided wireless towers are set back from any residential district at least two (2) feet for every one (1) foot of tower height and allow collocation of at least one (1) additional provider's facilities or at least two (2) additional provider's facilities if the tower height is one hundred twenty (120) feet or greater.
32.
Water reservoirs, water standpipes and elevated and ground-level water storage tanks.
33.
(Reserved)
34.
Medical marijuana dispensaries.
35.
Medical marijuana testing facility.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter; and, further, provided, that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
C.
Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum lot area | None |
Minimum lot width | None |
Minimum lot depth | None |
Maximum structure height | 45 feet |
Maximum floor area ratio | 1.0 |
Minimum Yard Requirements | |
|---|---|
Front yard | 25 feet |
Rear yard | None |
Side yard | None |
Maximum building coverage (including accessory structures) | 50% |
D.
Open Space Requirements. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings or structures, parking, loading and other paved areas and internal streets. Open space shall contain living ground cover.
E.
Design Requirements.
1.
A site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
All development shall meet the buffer yard and landscaping requirements in accordance with Article VIII.
3.
All off-street parking, vehicular use and loading areas shall be screened from residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to uses shall be screened from view.
5.
Lighting shall be designed so as to reflect away from adjacent residential districts.
6.
All parking and loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article IX.
7.
All outdoor storage, except the storage of motor vehicles in operating condition, shall be enclosed by screening. Off-street parking and loading spaces and the storage of motor vehicles in operating condition shall be enclosed when such use abuts a residence district or is separated from a residence district by only an alley.
F.
Standard For Medical Marijuana Dispensary And Testing Facilities. No building shall be constructed, altered or used as a medical marijuana dispensary or testing facility without complying with the following regulations of this Subsection:
1.
Distance Requirement. No medical marijuana dispensary or testing facility shall be located within three hundred (300) feet of a then-existing elementary or secondary school, or child day-care center. Measurements shall be made from the center threshold of the main public entrances of such premises by the most direct walking route. There shall be no distance requirement for a church.
2.
On-Site Usage Prohibited. No marijuana may be smoked, ingested, or otherwise consumed on the premises of a medical marijuana dispensary or testing facility building.
3.
Hours Of Operation. All sales or distribution of medical marijuana and any other products at medical marijuana dispensaries shall take place between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.
4.
Display Of License Required. The medical marijuana dispensary or testing facility license issued by the State of Missouri shall be displayed in a prominent place in plain view near the front entrance of the facility.
5.
Zoning Limitations. Medical marijuana dispensaries or testing facilities shall be limited to the "C-2" General Business District located in the City of Willard.
7.
Waste generated by facilities shall be disposed of in accordance with requirements promulgated by the Department of Health and Senior Services and other applicable Federal, State and local laws, whichever shall be more restrictive, to prevent exposure to the public or create a nuisance.
8.
Odor Control. No facility shall emit any odor of marijuana which is capable of being smelled by a person of ordinary senses outside of the boundary of the lot on which the facility is located. If a facility is located in a multiple-tenant building, the facility shall not emit any odor of marijuana which is capable of being detected by a person of ordinary senses outside of the tenant space in which the facility is located.
Section 400.475 "O" Office District.
[Ord. No. 170911A § 3, 9-25-2017]
A.
Permitted Uses. The "O" Office District is designed to permit low intensity office or professional facilities in and near residential neighborhoods. The following uses are permitted in the "O" District:
1.
Any residential dwellings existing at the time the district is mapped. As a conforming use, such a dwelling can be expanded or, if destroyed, replaced with another dwelling of the same type within eighteen (18) months of being destroyed.
2.
Community centers, non-profit.
4.
Offices for educational, religious, cultural, public, or non-profit institutions such as churches, museums, art galleries and libraries, but not including correctional institutions or hospitals.
5.
Offices, clerical, research and services not related to goods and merchandise, such as offices of attorneys, physicians, engineers, accountants, insurance agents, stock brokers, travel agents, telecommunications and Internet services and government.
6.
Clinics, dental laboratories and similar medical service facilities.
7.
Police and fire stations.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
C.
D.
Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum lot area | None |
Minimum lot width | None |
Minimum lot depth | None |
Maximum structure height | 45 feet |
Maximum floor area ratio | 1.0 |
Minimum Yard Requirements | |
|---|---|
Front yard | 35 feet |
Rear yard | 20% of the lot depth or 10 feet, whichever is greater, provided that no more than 25 feet shall be required. |
Side yard | 15 feet |
Maximum building coverage (including accessory structures) | 40% |
E.
Open Space Requirements. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings or structures, parking, loading and other paved areas and internal streets. Open space shall contain living ground cover.
F.
Design Requirements.
1.
A site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
All development shall meet the buffer yard and landscaping requirements in accordance with Article VIII.
3.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to uses shall be screened from view.
4.
All buildings in the "O" District shall be constructed using materials, textures and colors that are compatible with and similar in nature to surrounding residential development.
Section 400.480 "M-1" Light Industrial District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.9), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 130610D §1, 6-10-2013; Ord. No. 181220E, 12-20-2018; Ord. No. 190923, 9-23-2019; Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020; Ord. No. 241111B, 11-12-2024]
A.
Purpose. The "M-1" Light Industrial District is intended to allow for industrial operations and related activities that do not create nuisances and hazards. Industrial operations and activities are permitted provided they are conducted inside a building, although outdoor storage is permitted subject to limitations. The following uses are permitted in the "M-1" District:
1a.
Any use permitted in a "C-2" Zoning District.
2.
Ambulance service offices or garages.
3.
Any storage, manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging, servicing, testing or repair of goods and materials and business and sales offices accessory thereto.
4.
Any establishment which provides supplies and/or services primarily to commercial and industrial customers, such as sign shops, janitorial services, packaging or shipping services, photocopying, publishing, blueprinting and similar uses.
5.
Bakeries.
6.
Funeral homes, mortuaries and crematoriums.
7.
Governmental buildings and uses.
8.
Heating, air-conditioning and plumbing sales and service.
9.
Hardware, home improvement and building supply stores.
10.
Heavy machinery and equipment sales, rental and service.
11.
Laundry, dry cleaning and carpet cleaning services.
12.
Manufactured home sales and rental, but not including the use of a manufactured home as a residence.
13.
Pest control services.
14.
Police and fire stations.
15.
Recording studios.
16.
Schools, business, industrial and trade.
17.
Retail sales of products produced by the principal use, provided that the gross amount of floor area devoted to sales and display does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the structure.
18.
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals and kennels.
19.
Warehousing, storage and distribution centers.
22.
Type IV wireless facilities in accordance with Article VI, Section 400.600, provided wireless towers are set back from any residential district at least two (2) feet for every one (1) foot of tower height and allow collocation of at least one (1) additional provider's facilities or at least two (2) additional provider's facilities if the tower height is one hundred twenty (120) feet or greater.
24.
Water reservoirs, water standpipes and elevated and ground-level water storage tanks.
25.
Television and radio studios with transmitting facilities.
26.
(Reserved)
27.
Medical marijuana cultivation facility.
28.
Medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facility.
29.
Personal Self Storage Facilities. A building or buildings, commonly referred to as mini-storage, composed of individual, self-contained units available on a rental basis for storage of business and household goods, usually on a short-term basis (often month-to-month).
30.
Car wash.
B.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter; and, further, provided, that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
C.
Use Limitations.
1.
There shall be no offensive noise, dust, smoke, odors, heat or glare noticeable at or beyond the property line.
2.
All operations and activities, except off-street parking, loading and storage, shall be conducted wholly inside a building or buildings.
3.
Storage may be maintained outside a building in side yards or rear yards if such storage area is screened from public streets and from other property, except property located in an "M-2" District. All outdoor storage shall be at least one hundred (100) feet from any residence district.
4.
No building shall be used for residential purposes, except that a guard or caretaker employed on the premises and his/her family, may reside on the premises.
D.
Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum lot area | None |
Minimum lot width | None |
Minimum lot depth | None |
Maximum structure height | 50 feet |
Maximum floor area ratio | 0.50 |
Minimum Yard Requirements | |
|---|---|
Front yard | 25 feet |
Rear yard | 30 feet |
Side yard | 20 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 50% |
E.
Open Space Requirements. Not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings or structures, parking, loading and other paved areas and internal streets. Open space shall contain living ground cover.
F.
Design Requirements.
1.
A site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
All development shall meet the buffer yard and landscaping requirements in accordance with Article VIII.
3.
All off-street parking, vehicular use and loading areas shall be screened from residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas and mechanical and electrical equipment shall be screened from view.
5.
Lighting shall be designed so as to reflect away from adjacent residential districts.
G.
Standards For Medical Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing And Cultivation Facilities. No building shall be constructed, altered or used as a medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing or cultivation facility without complying with the following regulations of this Subsection:
1.
Distance Requirement. Measurements shall be made from the center threshold of the main public entrances of such premises by the most direct walking route.
a.
Type 1. No extraction facility using combustible or hazardous gases shall be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of a then-existing elementary or secondary school, or child day-care center. There shall be no distance requirement for a church.
b.
Type 2. No post-extraction or cultivation facilities that do not use combustible or hazardous gases shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of a then-existing elementary or secondary school, or child day-care center. There shall be no distance requirement for a church.
2.
Operations Or Storage. All operations and all storage of materials, products, or equipment shall be within a fully secured area inside the building structure.
3.
On-Site Usage Prohibited. No marijuana may be smoked, ingested, or otherwise consumed on the premises of any medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing or cultivation facility.
4.
Display Of License Required. The medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing or cultivation facility license issued by the State of Missouri shall be displayed in a prominent place in plain view near the front entrance of the facility.
5.
Site Plan Review Required. Any plans for a medical marijuana-infused products or cultivation facility shall meet the requirements of Article III, Section 400.340, and Article XIV, Section 400.1160, of the Willard Municipal Code and all related building codes currently adopted by the City of Willard.
6.
Waste generated by facilities shall be disposed of in accordance with requirements promulgated by the Department of Health and Senior Services and other applicable Federal, State and local laws, whichever shall be more restrictive, to prevent exposure to the public or create a nuisance.
7.
Odor Control. No facility shall emit any odor of marijuana which is capable of being smelled by a person of ordinary senses outside of the boundary of the lot on which the facility is located. If a facility is located in a multiple-tenant building, the testing facility shall not emit any odor of marijuana which is capable of being detected by a person of ordinary senses outside of the tenant space in which the facility is located.
Section 400.490 "M-2" General Manufacturing District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.10), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 050110C §1, 1-10-2005]
A.
Purpose. The "M-2" General Manufacturing District is the basic manufacturing district for the City of Willard. This district is intended to accommodate those heavy industries which cannot entirely eliminate objectionable features and impacts, but which, with reasonable care, will be able to comply with the standards of this district.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the "M-2" General Manufacturing District:
1.
Any use permitted in the "M-1" Light Industrial District.
2.
Any storage, manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging, servicing, testing or repair of goods and materials and business and sales offices accessory thereto, which conforms to the performance standards established in Subsection (D).
3.
Auction sales, flea markets and swap meets.
4.
Battery recycling and reprocessing.
5.
Feed stores.
6.
Manufacturing and production of paving, roofing and other construction materials using asphaltic and petroleum based coatings and preserving materials.
7.
Manufactured and modular home manufacturing.
8.
Motor freight terminals.
9.
Recycling centers.
10.
Lumberyards.
13.
Type IV wireless facilities in accordance with Article VI, Section 400.600, provided wireless towers are set back from any residential district at least two (2) feet for every one (1) foot of tower height and allow collocation of at least one (1) additional provider's facilities or at least two (2) additional provider's facilities if the tower height is one hundred twenty (120) feet or greater.
14.
Towers, other than wireless facilities, less than one hundred (100) feet in height and related facilities.
15.
Water reservoirs, water standpipes and elevated and ground-level water storage tanks.
16.
Television and radio studios with transmitting facilities.
C.
Conditional Uses. Certain non-conforming uses may be located within the district by written permission by the Board of Aldermen after written notice to all landowners within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed use, followed by a public hearing; provided, that in the Board of Aldermen's judgment, such use will not seriously injure the appropriate use of neighboring property and will conform to the general intent and purpose of this Chapter, and, further provided that such use shall comply with the height, area and other regulations of the district in which they may be located, as well as any additional restrictions as may be ordered.
[Ord. No. 201214A, 12-28-2020]
D.
Use Limitations.
1.
No use or operation shall disseminate dust, smoke, fumes, gas, vibration, noxious odors or glare at or beyond the property line.
2.
No use or operation shall produce noise exceeding in intensity at the boundary of the property the average intensity of noise of street traffic at that point.
3.
No use or operation shall create fire hazards on surrounding property.
4.
All operations and activities, except off-street parking, loading and storage, shall be conducted wholly inside a building or buildings, unless the nearest point of such operation or activity is more than two hundred (200) feet from the boundary of any other district, except for the "M-1" District.
5.
Storage may be maintained outside a building in side yards or rear yards if such storage area is screened from public streets and other property, except property located in an "M-1" District.
6.
All outdoor storage shall be at least two hundred (200) feet from any residence district.
7.
All salvage and scrap yards and automobile wrecking yards shall be enclosed by a solid board fence or wall not less than ten (10) feet high of new material and well-maintained.
E.
Lot Size, Bulk And Open Space Requirements.
Minimum lot area | None | |
Minimum lot width | None | |
Minimum lot depth | None | |
Maximum structure height | 50 feet | |
Maximum floor area ratio | 1.5 | |
Minimum Yard Requirements | ||
Front yard | 25 feet | |
Rear yard | 25 feet | |
Side yard | 20 feet, except where abutting a residence district, then 50 feet | |
Maximum lot coverage | None | |
F.
Open Space Requirements. Not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the total lot area shall be devoted to open space including required yards and buffer yards. Open space shall not include areas covered by buildings or structures, parking, loading and other paved areas and internal streets. Open space shall contain living ground cover.
G.
Design Requirements.
1.
A site plan meeting the requirements of Article XIV shall be submitted and approved for all uses.
2.
All development shall meet the buffer yard and landscaping requirements in accordance with Article VIII.
3.
All off-street parking, vehicular use and loading areas shall be screened from residential uses in accordance with Article VIII.
4.
Refuse storage areas, storage for maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment or other equipment incidental to uses shall be screened from view.
5.
Lighting shall be designed so as to reflect away from adjacent residential districts. All development shall meet the buffer yard and landscaping requirements in accordance with Article VIII.
6.
All parking and loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article IX.
7.
All outdoor storage, except the storage of motor vehicles in operating condition shall be enclosed by screening. Off-street parking and loading spaces and the storage of motor vehicles in operating condition shall be enclosed when such use abuts a residence district or is separated from a residence district by only an alley.
Section 400.500 Highway 160 Parkway Corridor Overlay District.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.11), 2-27-2002]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor Overlay District is to enhance and preserve the visual image and aesthetic quality along this major entryway corridor in the City of Willard; to foster a sense of place and community identity that enhances the desirable open space qualities of small community/rural life in the Ozarks; and to promote and protect the public's safety and general welfare. The Highway 160 Corridor through the City of Willard provides a driving/ visual experience unique to major highway corridors in the Springfield metropolitan area. The topography and location of Highway 160 provides a wide variety of slopes, overlooks, rock outcrops and curves through an area development predominantly in agricultural uses with some residential subdivisions and limited commercial/industrial development. Protection and preservation of this corridor through restriction of certain signs and through regulation of architectural standards of appearance of buildings and structures constructed or erected within the corridor is deemed an appropriate action to promote the public's safety and general welfare.
B.
Highway 160 Parkway Corridor District Defined. The Highway 160 Parkway Corridor Overlay District is defined as encompassing all property within six hundred (600) feet of the rights-of-way lines of Highway 160 within the boundaries of the City of Willard.
C.
Permitted Uses. All uses permitted as principal uses, accessory or temporary uses or conditional use in the underlying zoning district shall be permitted in the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor District, except those listed in Section 400.470(B) and Section 400.480(B) Conditional Uses, provided that the provisions in the following Subsections shall be complied with in addition to all applicable requirements of the underlying district.
[Ord. No. 181220E, 12-20-2018]
D.
Sign Regulations. All signs located in the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor as defined herein shall be in compliance with the provisions of Article X, provided that the following additional restrictions shall apply:
1.
No portable signs or roof signs shall be permitted within the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor.
2.
In any underlying zoning district within the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor District where off-premises signs are permitted, any off-premises sign oriented towards Highway 160 shall be located a distance of at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet from any other off-premises sign oriented towards Highway 160. However, in no case shall more than one (1) off-premises sign be permitted on any parcel or lot.
3.
Off-premises detached signs shall not have more than one (1) surface containing copy in each direction.
E.
Exterior Building Facade Regulations. This Subsection shall apply to all buildings or structures, excluding fences, erected in the "C-1", "C-2", "M-1" and "M-2" Zoning Districts within the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor Overlay District:
1.
Any building or other structure erected shall have a stone, brick, wood or decorative block exterior or other similar facade treatment on that side of said building or structure which faces on Highway 160. If said building or structure also faces on a street that intersects with Highway 160, faces an adjacent residential district or faces a street that separates said building or structure from a residential district, then such side or sides of the building or structure shall also be in conformance with the requirements of this Subsection.
2.
Any building or other structure erected within the Highway 160 Parkway Corridor Overlay District shall conform to minimum architectural standards of appearance and in conformity with surrounding structures and shall not be unsightly or unsuitable buildings, detrimental to the stability of value and welfare of surrounding property, structures and residents and to the general welfare of the community.
3.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit architectural design plans for the building or structure to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and determination of compliance with this Subsection.
Section 400.510 Mixed Use District ("MU").
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(5.12), 2-27-2002; Ord. No. 070108C §1, 1-8-2007; Ord. No. 241111C, 11-12-2024; Ord. No. 250527B, 7-14-2025]
A.
Authority. Upon enactment of an ordinance by the Board of Aldermen, a development plan for a Mixed-Use District may be approved in any district in the City of Willard, subject to the procedures and standards in this Section.
B.
Purpose. The intent of the Mixed Use ("MU") District is to encourage more creative and imaginative design than generally is not possible under conventional zoning regulations. It is intended to permit, upon application and upon approval of site and use plans, the creation of "MU" Districts. "MU" Zones have been established to encourage creative and efficient planning and development of land within our community by providing greater flexibility in the use of and placement of buildings and structures on the land, the consolidation and preservation of community-valued view corridors, open spaces and trails. Proposed developments should be designed to maximize the integration of improvements into the natural and proposed landscape, thereby minimizing the visual impact on both view corridors and viewsheds as well as from property to property within the community. These MU provisions are intended to create a more attractive, walkable, desirable environment within the City.
C.
Permitted uses:
D.
Zoning Process.
1.
MU Zones. Properties identified as "MU" Zones on the future use map may be eligible for MU development. Additional properties without the MU designation would require approval from the Board of Aldermen via the rezone.
2.
Application for Zone Change. Any person desiring to develop property under the provisions of this Article shall first file an application for a zone change on the standard form provided by the City. The applicant shall apply to have the property rezoned in accordance with the hearing process set forth in Section 400.360 of this Code. In addition to the legal description of the property to be rezoned, the conceptual development plan shall be submitted with the rezoning request and shall be subject to review, modification and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen as allowed in this Chapter. The applicant shall be required to pay for notification of all property owners within a one hundred eighty-five (185) foot radius of the given project. They shall be notified of the intent to change zones and dates and times of public hearings.
3.
Ownership. A MU development shall be in single or corporate ownership at the time of application, or the subject of an application filed jointly by all owners of the property.
E.
MU Flowchart: MU Administration Flowchart.
1.
Staff and Developer Review. Upon application for a rezone to Mixed Use District, the Community Development Department shall arrange a meeting for the review of the development plan submitted in accordance with the requirements and provisions of Section 400.510. The Community Development Department staff and local utility providers shall communicate, in writing, any known deficiencies relative to the requirements contained herein as well as a determination of eligibility. Upon the satisfactory completion of that review, the Community Development Department shall arrange for all necessary legal notices and forward the application and development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for hearing and consideration. A fee, as provided for in the fee schedule found in Section 500.110 shall be paid to the City at the time of submittal, to defray the cost of review.
2.
Public Hearing and Review By Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will schedule a public hearing to consider the proposed zone change and shall review the conceptual plan, supporting text materials and staff comments for compliance with applicable general plan policies. The Planning Commission shall also make recommendations concerning the zone change request which will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen.
3.
Public Hearing and Review by Board of Aldermen. The Board of Aldermen will receive the recommendations of the Planning Commission and schedule a public meeting to consider official action on the zone change request.
4.
Rezoning and Development Plan Approval. Upon approval of the rezoning by the Board of Aldermen to the "MU" District, the development plan submitted with the rezoning request shall become the general guiding document for the uses to be established in the "MU" District. The final plat shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan.
5.
Infrastructure Design and Construction. Approved Mixed Use Development shall be allowed to proceed toward the design and engineering of all necessary public improvements in accordance with the adopted standards and specifications of the City of Willard. All designs shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Department prior to permitting and construction. No construction shall commence except upon the issuance of a permit for the work to be performed.
6.
Platting. Upon the acceptance of the construction of all permitted infrastructure, the Mixed Use District may be subdivided by the approval and recording of a final plat pursuant to the requirements and procedures of Chapter 405 of the City of Willard Code.
7.
Building Permits. Upon the approval and recording of a final plat or else upon the securing of all necessary public infrastructure by an appropriate financial surety, permits may be issued for the construction of buildings within the MU, District, provided that conditions pertaining to protection of life and safety sufficiently present as determined by the various code officials of the City, including the Building Code and Fire Code Officials.
8.
Adjustments To Plan During Development. During the construction of a Mixed Use development, the Board of Aldermen may authorize minor adjustments to the final development plan when such adjustments appear necessary considering technical or engineering considerations first discovered during actual development. Such minor adjustments must be brought to the Board of Aldermen's attention and must be voted on to be approved and made a part of the final development plan.
9.
Amendments To Final Development Plan. In addition to the minor adjustments authorized by above, an approved final development plan may be amended, varied or altered in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as any other regulation established by this Article. In addition, an approved final development plan may be amended or altered pursuant to the procedures established by this Section for its original approval.
10.
Compliance With Final Development Plan. The construction and operation of a Mixed Use development shall be in compliance with the approved final development plan at all times.
11.
Time Limitations. Building permits for construction within "MU" Zones must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of the approval of a zone change to Mixed Use development. If twenty-four (24) months elapses without the issuance of building permits for the construction of the approved plans within the "MU" Zone, all conceptual and preliminary plan approvals shall be deemed null and void, unless an extension is granted.
12.
The applicant may request an extension on an approved development plan prior to the expiration of the twenty-four (24) months time limit. The Planning Director may approve one (1) extension up to twelve (12) months on an approved development plan. The Board of Aldermen will approve or deny the requested extension on the development plan. In the case that an approved development plan does expire, the zoning of the property shall remain a Mixed Use development, but no construction will be allowed on the property until a new plan is submitted and approved by the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen.
F.
Content of Written Conceptual Plan. All development plans shall follow this Section and have information detailed below.
1.
Buildings. The text shall indicate the type, character and proposed height of all buildings. The plot plan, elevations and perspective drawings shall be prepared by the applicant to help the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen better understand the proposal.
2.
Building Coverage. The land coverage by all buildings shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the net lot or parcel acreage unless approved by the Board of Aldermen.
3.
Common and Open Spaces. The location of any proposed school sites, churches, parks and other common or open spaces shall be identified. Common area and open spaces shall not be part of individual lots. Common area shall be designated as
4.
Deed Restrictions; Covenants. Copies of all deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, bylaws, architectural controls or other requirements that may be appurtenant to the proposed development.
5.
Density. The density in terms of dwelling units per gross acre of land shall be indicated.
6.
Developable Area Reserved For Landscaping. The amount of developable land area reserved for landscaping shall be indicated.
7.
Geotechnical Report. A geotechnical report identifying any possible flood, slope, faulting, soils or other related hazards on the site shall be submitted with the application as determined by the project engineer.
8.
Grading and Drainage Plan. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted with the site development plan.
a.
A SWPPP Plan shall be provided detailing silt fencing, track pads and other stormwater drain protection.
9.
Height Restrictions. All buildings shall have their height defined in the conceptual plan. No single family residential building shall be erected to a height greater than thirty-five (35) feet unless specifically approved as part of the mixed-use plan.
10.
Improvements. Location, grades, widths, and type of improvements proposed for all streets.
11.
Landscape Plan. A landscape plan showing the general location of the lawn area, shrubs, trees and fencing shall be submitted. (This may be part of the site or plot plan.) All landscaping shall be maintained by the Governing body of the subdivision. All plants and trees shall be cared for and properly maintained per Chapter 400 Article VIII.
12.
Layout. The layout of the site with respect to locations and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian entrances, exits, driveways and walkways.
13.
Lighting Plan. The plans submitted shall include a general lighting plan indicating the type and location of lights to be installed on site. Design shall follow Section 400.1370.
14.
Natural Features. Schematic diagram showing significant natural features such as stands of trees, sinkholes, wetlands, rock outcroppings, etc.
15.
Off-Street Parking. The arrangement and adequacy of off-street parking facilities and guest parking per Article IX.
17.
Open Space. Open space is defined as landscaping, approved trails, parks, park connectors, recreation areas, and designated open space. Detention areas, floodplains, and non-developable land shall not be counted in the open space requirement.
18.
Open Space Requirement. All Mixed Use developments shall show through their design how they have satisfied the intent of the "MU" Zone by:
a.
Encouraging creative and efficient planning and development of land within our community.
b.
By providing greater flexibility in the use of and placement of buildings and structures on the land, enabling the consolidation and preservation of community-valued view corridors, and the addition of open spaces and trails.
c.
Proposed developments should be designed to maximize the integration of improvements into the natural and proposed landscape, thereby minimizing the visual impact on both view corridors and viewsheds as well as from property to property within the community.
d.
These MU provisions are intended to create a more attractive, walkable, desirable environment within the City.
e.
Floodways unless altered (LOMAR) and slopes that exceed a specific percentage are not considered developable. The applicant of the requested "MU" Zone shall show what areas are to be landscaped and what areas are to be left in a natural state.
g.
The Board of Aldermen shall determine if the proposed landscaped areas and the areas proposed to be left in a natural state will satisfy the intent of the "MU" Zone. In any event, all landscaped and open green space areas shall be kept in a weed free condition. All proposed structures, future structures, roads and parking areas are excluded from the calculations used to satisfy this requirement.
19.
Parking Requirements. The parking requirements shall be reviewed and approved per design of the development district.
20.
Phasing Plan. A phasing plan shall be submitted showing all phases. Recreation areas shall be situated in every phase and be completed prior to the commencement of another phase.
21.
Planning Objectives. The text material shall set forth planning objectives to be accomplished through the development of the project and show that the requested MU zoning is in conformance with the City general plan and complies with the requested zoning designation.
23.
Recreation or Playground Areas. In developments with five (5) or more units, there shall be provided usable recreation or playground areas with a total minimum area of one thousand (1,000) square feet for five (5) units and an additional two hundred (200) square feet for each unit over five (5) units. No side measurement of each usable recreation or playground area shall be less than twenty (20) feet in width/length.
24.
Refuse Storage Areas. Refuse storage areas shall be screened so that materials stored within these areas shall not be visible from access streets, freeways and adjacent properties. Storage or refuse areas shall not be located within required building setbacks nor within utility easements.
25.
Setbacks. The setbacks for Mixed Use Developments will be as follows:
a.
Front Yard. Front yard setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. Approved corner lot side setbacks may be adjusted to be less than twenty (20) feet if the property meets the intersection sight triangle requirements.
b.
Building, Parking Required. The front yard setback area shall not be used for long term parking of any motor vehicles, or for required additional visitor parking, except for the driveway directly in front of the garage or carport of the dwelling unit.
c.
Side Setbacks. Side yard setbacks on interior lot lines shall be a minimum of five (5) feet on one (1) side and ten (10) feet on the opposite side for all dwellings, with a minimum of fifteen (15) feet between homes. Side yard setbacks on exterior lot lines (boundary lines) shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet .
d.
Rear Setbacks. Rear yard setbacks shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
*Setbacks differing from the above standards will require approval of the Board of Aldermen. In all cases building and fire codes shall be satisfied.
27.
Signs and Advertising. The requirements of Article X of this Code shall apply, except that in large.
28.
Stormwater Plan. An engineered stormwater plan will be produced by a registered engineer to evaluate potential flows and develop a stormwater drainage plan. Detention, retention and release shall be determined through this reporting. The stormwater drainage report shall be conducted in accordance with and shall include all applicable information, maps, calculations and other materials as specified in Chapter 405 Design Standards for Public Improvements, Article V, Stormwater Design Standards — General Provisions. If the proposed development is located within a flood hazard area, the stormwater drainage report shall provide all applicable information as specified in the Article XVII, Section 400.1520 (Floodplain Management Regulations).
29.
Topography. Topography at contour intervals of two (2) feet shall be submitted.
30.
Traffic Analysis. A traffic analysis and street study shall be done by a certified engineer showing the effect of the development on traffic conditions on new and abutting streets shall be shown. The traffic analysis must extend from the proposed subdivision to the nearest arterial. The analysis shall be done on all accesses to the project and note loads on all affected streets. The traffic report shall show traffic discharge at a minimum of two (2) points within the project. Existing traffic counts may be estimated from a study of the area served by the subject road or by counting vehicles consistent with good engineering practice.
31.
Turning Spaces. Safe and convenient turning space shall be provided for cars, sewer vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, fire-fighting equipment, etc., at the end of private drives and dead-end streets.
32.
Use of Land. The applicant shall prepare a site plan and written text that show and clearly explain the projected use of land including percentages of land devoted to various types of land use, such as building coverage, parking area, landscaped area, etc.
33.
Utility Line Locations. A plan showing the location of all power, fiber, water, sewer and drainage lines in and through the project. All utilities shall be located in dedicated utility easements.
G.
Development Goals. The procedures herein established are intended to substitute procedural protections for substantive regulations in recognition of the fact that traditional density, bulk, spacing and use regulations, which may be useful in protecting the character of substantially developed areas, may impose inappropriate and unduly rigid restrictions upon the development or redevelopment of parcels which lend themselves to an individual, planned approach. In addition, a development plan should be designed to ensure that the following general goals will be achieved.
1.
Promoting Efficient Land Use.
a.
The development will efficiently utilize the available land and will protect and preserve, to the extent possible, natural features of the land such as trees, streams and topographic features.
b.
The development shall provide for harmonious and coherent site and building design that creates a sense of place.
c.
The developer is encouraged to use creative and efficient planning and development of land within our community by providing greater flexibility in the use of and placement of buildings, uses, and structures on the land.
2.
Enhance Community and Social Interaction.
a.
The developer shall show how the use of mixed use areas prioritizes pedestrian and bicycle traffic, encouraging active modes of transportation and creates a more livable environment.
b.
MU provisions are intended to create a more attractive, walkable, desirable environment within the City. The developer will demonstrate how it has incorporated parks, trails, landscaping, recreation areas, along with mixed use principles into the development.
3.
Support Sustainable Development.
a.
The developer may show how the mixed use has provided a wider range of housing options, varying square footage, ADA accessible units and adjustable rates, prompting attainable housing.
b.
The development shall encourage infill, which will help reduce the costs of public services and preserve open space.
c.
The proposed development may differ from the provisions of the other zoning districts of this Chapter but are congruent with the spirit and intent of this Chapter and the Willard Comprehensive and Vision Plans.
H.
Application for Conceptual Development Plan.
1.
Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size in mixed use zones and subdivisions may be adjusted by Subsection (E)(11) as approved through the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen.
2.
Starting Density: three (3) houses per acre.
3.
Bonus Density.
a.
The density of a mixed use development shall conform to the density limitations of the general plan, except that the Board of Aldermen upon recommendation of the Planning Commission may approve a density greater than the general plan designation where the following findings are made:
b.
Density may be adjusted with addition of bonus density credits from the list below.
c.
To be considered for density increases, the applicant will include, as part of the development design, any of the following credits:
(1)
Landscaping Along Periphery of Development. A common area landscaped strip of twenty-five (25) feet shall be created along the periphery of the development and surrounds at least seventy percent (70%) of the development. Walking paths, benches and gathering places may be integrated into this open space. An approved subdivision sign shall be constructed within the landscaping strip. All open space and landscaping shall be maintained regularly. All landscaping will be owned and maintained by the HOA or designated party.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(2)
Tree Lined Streets. Tree lined streets for all streets (internal and periphery) to provide shade for sidewalks and to reduce solar heat gain. If all streets within the development, on both sides of the streets, will have a landscape strip between the curb and sidewalk planted with shade trees at forty-five-foot spacing or less, with trees that are of twenty-four inch box containers with a minimum of one and one-half inch (1 1/2) caliper, All tree installations shall follow Section 400.760 for installation and setbacks. All trees shall be maintained by the HOA or designated party.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(3)
Walking Trail Of Twelve (12) Feet of concrete to be installed: Where designated, a walking trail shall be established and designed to provide access to open space and connectivity to adjacent properties. Trails shall be installed in accordance with the City of Willard Trails Specifications and Master Trails Plan. All approved trails and easements shall be dedicated to the City of Willard for maintenance and upkeep.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(4)
Interconnectivity. Interconnectivity of existing subdivisions is a priority. The connection of surrounding subdivisions to the new development is important. Credit will be given for the donation of the cost of installation of one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of five (5) foot sidewalk within the City right-of-way of an existing subdivision.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(5)
Recreation Donation. A donation to an existing recreation area for improvement or expansion of services. Donations may be monetary, or services rendered for the expansion and improvement of existing facilities.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(6)
Increased Recreational Facilities. Additional designated approved recreational amenities, above the requirements as already set forth for Mixed Use development, may receive an increase in density, as approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen in accordance with this Chapter.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(7)
Architectural Design. The project shall be submitted and reviewed for architectural design layout, and by the City of Willard. The addition of multiple floor plans, sliding square footage, affordable housing options, restricted sales prices or rents on a percentage of houses, and inclusion of ADA accessible units as part of the project may add to your possible total score.
(a)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(10)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
(11)
Diversity of The Project. The project will be evaluated on its use of multiple zones, i.e., residential, commercial, "R-3" etc. Project will be graded on use and design of mixed uses.
(12)
Combined Uses. Bonus points will be awarded from use of combined uses within the project.
(13)
Points will be given on design criteria, layout, height, location and accessibility.
(14)
An increase of half a dwelling unit to one (1) dwelling unit per acre may be added to the minimum density for the development.
I.
Certified Developers.
1.
A project that receives a score of one hundred (100) or more will qualify as a Certified Developer.
Certified Developer Program | |
|---|---|
Items to be Graded | Possible Points Awarded (140) |
Mixed Use Diversity of Design | 20 |
Interconnectivity | 20 |
Active Transportation | 20 |
Architecture | 20 |
Opens Space | 20 |
Landscaping | 20 |
Recreation Areas | 20 |
J.
Multiple Family Development Standards.
1.
Density. The density and building scale of the proposed units are similar in scale to an adjoining developed parcel or is considered in scale with the surrounding area and fits harmoniously into the neighborhood, as determined by the Board of Aldermen.
2.
Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size in multiple family residential subdivisions with private individual building pads and associated common area is twenty thousand (20,000) square feet; provided that at least twenty percent (20%) of the total project is developed and maintained as common, open, landscape, or recreation area.
3.
Setbacks. The setbacks for all Mixed Use developments - multiple family may be as follows, unless an approved setback alternative plan is granted by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council:
a.
Front Yard. Front yard setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. The street side of corner lots shall be the same as the front yard setback.
b.
Building, Parking Required. The front yard setback area shall not be used for long term parking of any motor vehicles, or for required additional visitor parking, except for the driveway directly in front of the garage or carport of the dwelling unit.
c.
Side and Rear Setbacks. Side and rear setbacks on interior lot lines shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet for all dwellings.
d.
Group Dwellings. In group dwellings, no two (2) buildings may be located closer together than ten (10) feet for one-story buildings, fifteen (15) feet for two-story buildings, and twenty (20) feet for approved three-story (or more) buildings.
e.
Two-Story Buildings. For two-story (or more) buildings, the side and rear setbacks shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet along the boundary of a Single-Family Zone.
Section 400.511 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
[Ord. No. 241111C, 11-12-2024]
A.
Multi-family "MU" shall follow Section 400.510, Subsections (E), (F) and (M) for design along with the following:
1.
The density and building scale of the proposed units are similar in scale to an adjoining developed parcel or is considered in scale with the surrounding area and fits harmoniously into the neighborhood, as determined by the Board of Aldermen but in no case shall exceed a twenty-five percent (25%) dwelling units per acre increase as stated in the general plan.
2.
Setbacks. The setbacks for all planned unit developments - multiple-family will be as follows, unless an approved setback alternative plan is granted by the Planning Commission and approved by the Board of Aldermen:
a.
Front Yard. Front yard setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. The street side of corner lots shall be the same as the front yard setback.
b.
Building, Parking Required. The front yard setback area shall not be used for long term parking of any motor vehicles, or for required additional visitor parking, except for the driveway directly in front of the garage or carport of the dwelling unit.
c.
Side And Rear Setbacks. Side and rear setbacks on interior lot lines shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet for all dwellings.
3.
Group Dwellings. In group dwellings, no two (2) buildings may be located closer together than ten (10) feet for one-story buildings, fifteen (15) feet for two-story buildings, and twenty (20) feet for approved three-story (or more) buildings.
4.
Two-Story Buildings. For two-story (or more) buildings, the side and rear setbacks shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet along the boundary of a single-family zone, and twenty (20) feet.
B.
Plan Review Conference.
1.
Required. Following the approval of the planned unit development - residential zone change and upon request for issuance of any building permit therein, the developer and contractor and the planning staff shall meet to review the requirements of the zone change and to make sure that the developer and contractor are aware of the conditions under which the zone change was granted.
2.
Plans Stamped And Signed. At the plan review conferences, the plans will be stamped and signed by the staff, developer and contractor as the official set of construction plans from which the work will be performed.
3.
Changes Or Modifications. Any changes or modifications to the approved plan for development during the period of construction shall first be re-submitted to the planning staff for approval and if deemed significant and at the discretion of the staff, returned to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendations and to the Board of Aldermen for a public meeting to consider official action on the zone change as provided for in Section 400.510(T) of this Article.
Section 400.515 Planned Development Districts.
[Ord. No. 250714D, 7-14-2025]
A.
A development plan for a Planned Development District may be approved in any district in the City of Willard, subject to the procedures and standards in this Article.
1.
Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Planned Development District regulations is to allow for unconventional, or innovative arrangements of land uses and public facilities that, but for the provisions of these regulations, would otherwise be difficult to develop under the conventional land use and development regulations of the City.
2.
Applicability.
a.
Eligibility to Submit an Application for a Planned Development. An application for a Planned Development District shall be submitted by the legal owner(s) of the real property subject to the application, or by a duly authorized representative of such owner, or by an individual or organization with a legitimate contractual interest in the purchase of the subject real property.
3.
Eligibility Requirements for Planned Developments. A proposal for a Planned Development District shall demonstrate substantial congruence with each of the following conditions in order to be considered eligible for approval.
a.
The Planned Development District should not have an adverse impact on the property value of adjacent land, nor should it hinder the implementation of the Willard Comprehensive Plan and other plans.
b.
The proposed development plan may involve a diverse mixture or variation of densities.
c.
The proposed development plan shall involve the provision of all infrastructure deemed necessary to adequately serve the potential development.
d.
No Planned Development District should impose an undue burden on public services, facilities and infrastructure.
e.
The proposed development plan shall involve design elements shown to lessen congestion in the streets; increase active transportation, support trails, interconnectivity, addition of parks and other recreation areas within the development.
f.
A Planned Development District may be developed in phases, provided that no phase or unit of development shall be constructed without proportional development of recreation space and amenities.
g.
The applicant shall provide and record easements and covenants and furnish other guarantees deemed necessary by the Board of Aldermen to assure performance in accordance with the final development plan and to protect the public interest in the event of abandonment before the development's completion.
Planned Development District Zoning | |||
Overlay | Rezone | Annexation | |
PDD-R | Yes | No | Yes |
MU | No | Yes | Yes |
4.
"PDD-R," Planned Development District-Residential.
a.
Intent. The intent of the "PDD-R" District is to support private residential development by providing incentives encouraging the use of innovative design techniques in order to achieve high-quality residential development.
b.
Size. Lot sizes must be large enough to enable its development as a complete identifiable unit and through the flexibility allowed by the PDD process provide a bona-fide benefit to the residents and users of the PDD.
c.
Starting Lot Size:
d.
Minimum lot size for a detached single-family residential lot is six thousand six hundred (6,600) square feet.
e.
Permitted Uses. For the "PDD-R," the following uses shall be permitted, subject to meeting the adopted review criteria:
f.
All uses in the "R-1," "R-2," and "R-3" Zoning Districts may be allowed for use in a Planned Development District.
5.
The starting total number of dwelling units in a Planned Development District-R shall be defined by the underlying zoning district. The density of dwelling units in a Planned Development District shall also conform with the lot and bulk regulations of this Chapter. A development plan may include design and infrastructure elements to accommodate greater densities in localized areas of the development using these guidelines:
a.
Any reduction in minimum lot size shall be compensated by common, open, additional landscaping or recreation space, trails, and or donation to other areas in the City that positively enhance services or spaces as approved by the Board of Aldermen. These items shall be highlighted in the development plan.
b.
The Commission shall, in its determination, also consider that the physical characteristics of the site may make increased densities appropriate in a particular location.
c.
The total ground area occupied by buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the total ground area of the planned development. If previous development in the neighborhood exceeds coverage of thirty-five percent (35%), the coverage area of the Planned Development District may be increased to correspond with that of the neighborhood as a whole as approved by the Board of Aldermen.
6.
All single-family residential lots in a Planned Development District shall meet the following minimum requirements:
7.
Procedure. Planned Development District shall proceed toward the planned improvements, subdivision, and/or marketing according to the following process:
8.
Procedure for Zoning Overlay. The applicant shall apply to have an overlay zoned to the property in accordance with the hearing process set forth in Section 400.360 of the Willard Municipal Code. In addition to the legal description of the property. The development plan shall be submitted with the zoning request and shall be subject to review, modification and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council as allowed in this Chapter.
9.
Development Plan Review. Upon application for an overlay zone for the Planned Development District, the Planning and Development Department shall arrange a meeting for the review of the development plan submitted in accordance with the requirements and provisions of Section 400.515. The Planning Department staff and local utility providers shall communicate, in writing, any known deficiencies relative to the requirements contained herein as well as a determination of eligibility. Upon the satisfactory completion of that review, the Planning and Development Department shall arrange for all necessary legal notices and forward the application and development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for hearing and consideration. A fee, as provided for in the fee schedule found in Section 500.110 shall be paid to the City at the time of submittal, to defray the cost of review.
10.
Planning And Zoning Commission Consideration. The City's Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning the application to rezone and the development plan, such hearing having been properly publicized as required for zoning amendments. The purpose of the hearing is for the Commission to find certain facts pertaining to the development plans conformity to the requirements of this Article as well the adopted plans of the City. Upon the closing of the public hearing, the Commission shall render their findings and vote to make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the approval of the proposed Planned Development District rezone and the approval of the development plan.
11.
Board of Aldermen Consideration. The Board of Aldermen shall receive the findings of facts and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and will consider whether to approve, revise or reject the proposed Planned Development District rezone by ordinance.
12.
Rezoning and Development Plan Approval. Upon approval of the rezoning to Planned Development District, the development plan submitted with the rezoning request shall become the general guiding document for the uses to be established in the Planned Development District. The final plat shall be in substantial conformance with the development plan.
13.
Infrastructure Design and Construction. Approved Planned Developments shall be allowed to proceed toward the design and engineering of all necessary public improvements in accordance with the adopted standards and specifications of the City of Willard.
14.
Platting. Upon the acceptance of the construction of all permitted infrastructure, the Planned Development District may be subdivided by the approval and recording of a final plat pursuant to the requirements and procedures of Chapter 400 of the City of Willard Municipal Code.
15.
Building Permits. Upon the approval and recording of a final plat or else upon the securing of all necessary public infrastructure by an appropriate financial surety, permits may be issued for the construction of buildings within the Planned Development District, provided that conditions pertaining to protection of life and safety sufficiently present as determined by the various code officials of the City, including the Building Code and Fire Code officials.
16.
Development Plans.
a.
Minimum Requirements. Development plans accompanying an application for a new Planned Development District will be reviewed by City staff to verify satisfaction of the following minimum requirements to being forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration:
(1)
Identification Of Permitted Land Uses. All land uses to be permitted within the Planned Development defined in Section 400.530 shall be identified in sufficient detail with regard to density, intensity and location of the use. In this context, "sufficient detail" means a description of the permitted land use so as to explicitly limit the use of land in a way that is meaningful for the purposes of making determinations as to whether the particular land in question may be used for a specific purpose. Overly vague or ambiguous land use descriptions that evade predictability and certainty as to what sorts of land uses may be permitted shall not be allowed.
(2)
Traffic Analysis. The proposed development shall provide a traffic analysis and street study shall be done showing the effect of the development on traffic conditions on new and abutting streets shall be shown. The traffic analysis must extend from the proposed subdivision to the nearest arterial. The analysis shall be done on all accesses to the project and note loads on all affected streets. The traffic report shall show traffic discharge at a minimum of two (2) points within the project. The proposed development plan shall articulate a plan for the circulation of vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the development according to the report.
(3)
Development Summary. As part of the development time schedule each phase must have a summary of the number of units of each type of use, the number of dwelling units, the acreage devoted to residential, nonresidential, recreation, open space, non-encroachable areas, streets, off-street parking, and other major land uses, density, public lands (existing and proposed), and the total number of acres contained in each development phase. A summary of the total number of units of each type of use, number of dwelling units, the acreage devoted to all major land uses, the acreage of public lands and areas proposed for public ownership, the acreage of the total area proposed to be developed, and the overall net density of the development.
(4)
Identification of Utility Sources. The proposed development plan shall accurately identify the location of proposed sources and any necessary extension or expansion of utilities to serve the identified land uses. The intent of this provision is merely to ensure that the necessary services are available and of adequate capacity, either presently or as a result of planned expansion, to serve the proposed development.
(5)
Identification of Transitional Elements. The proposed development plan shall identify the general location and type of transitional elements between dissimilar or normally incompatible land uses. These transitional elements include screens, perimeter landscaping, required buffer-yards, or other architectural and landscaping features that serve to lessen the visual, auditory, and olfactory impacts of land uses having significant differences in intensity. All open space and landscaping shall be maintained regularly. All landscaping will be owned and maintained by the HOA or designated party.
(6)
Identification of Other Amenities. The proposed development plan shall define and identify the location and type of planned amenities, pocket parks, trails, park connectors, parks, and recreation areas that bolster a sense of community, and support the purpose of this Article.
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Evaluation Criteria. The development plans proposed for any Planned Development District shall be evaluated by the City staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Aldermen with regard to the following criteria:
a.
Satisfaction of the purpose and intent of this Article.
b.
Conformity with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and other adopted plans of the City of Willard.
c.
The ability of the available or planned infrastructure to provide adequate service to the proposed development.
d.
The proposed development plan shall involve design elements shown to lessen congestion in the streets; increase active transportation, support trails, interconnectivity, addition of parks and other recreation areas within the development.
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The estimated impact of the proposed development on surrounding properties based on facts found pertaining to the purpose and intent in Subsection A(1).
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A reliable and valid estimate of the costs and benefits of the proposed development upon the community.
g.
The duly authorized partnership of the public and private sectors for mutual benefit.
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Rights/Privileges Conferred Upon Development Plan Approval. The approval of a Planned Development District by ordinance of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Willard shall confer upon the applicant and any successive owners of the real property the conditional right to develop the land in accordance with the approved development plan.
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Infrastructure Design And Construction.
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Procedure. The design, review and permitting of the construction of the infrastructure planned for the development shall proceed according to the provisions of Chapter 405 of the City of Willard Municipal Code.
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Evaluation Criteria. Permits for land disturbance or construction of any improvements to the real property shall not be issued except upon a determination by the Community Development Department that the designs are in substantial conformity to the approved development plan. Substantial conformity shall be determined according to the following criteria:
(1)
Conformity to the arrangement and type of land uses articulated by the approved development plan.
(2)
Conformity to the traffic study articulated by the approved development plan.
(3)
Conformity to the Standards and Specifications for Public Improvements.
(4)
Conformity to the transitional elements articulated by the approved development plan.
(5)
Conformity to the applicable minimum requirements of the City of Willard Municipal Code and other adopted codes or laws of the City, State, or Federal governments.
(6)
Conformity to amenities, open space, trails, parks and other design elements that foster a more interconnected and active development as articulated by the approved development plan.
(7)
If the Planning Department determines the design of the development to not be in substantial conformity, the Planning and Development Director and/or their designee shall transmit such findings, in writing, to the applicant along with a statement of the specific areas found to be in non-conformity. A determination of non-conformity may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to the provisions of Section 400.170 of the City of Willard Municipal Code.
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Amendments to the Plan. Minor amendments to the development plan shall be submitted for staff review and approval. If staff determine that the changes are a substantial change to the development plan then the matter may be referred to the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen to approve, amend or deny the proposed changes.
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Platting.
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Tentative Plat Approval. The development plan reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Board of Aldermen may serve as a preliminary plat. If a more specific and detailed preliminary plat is required by either the Planning and Development Director or the applicant, such preliminary plat shall conform to the requirements of Article XIV of Chapter 400 and shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Board of Aldermen.
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Final Plat Approval. Upon the satisfactory completion of the construction of all required infrastructure and other site elements or amenities, or else by the security of the same by an appropriate financial surety, the applicant may submit a final plat document in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 400.1190 of the City of Willard Municipal Code.
a.
The development shall have two (2) years from the approval of the development agreement to pull building permits and begin construction of homes.
(1)
If phased construction is planned, building permits shall be pulled within two (2) years of the date of approval of the development phase. All subsequent phases may be submitted covering portions of the approved development plan as defined above.
b.
If the development plan and final platting have not been completed within the timeline set in this Section, then the development plan shall be resubmitted to the City for extension. Extension of the development plan shall be forwarded and reviewed by the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen according to the same procedure for original adoption. One (1) extension may be granted by the Board. If granted an extension will be for a maximum one (1) year. If an extension and approval is not granted, the original development plan approval shall be null and void. It shall not be the responsibility of the City to notify the applicant of an expired development plan.