1131.02 PERMITTED USES.
Buildings and land in a Class U-9 District shall be designed, created, altered or intended only for the uses specifically designated as Class U-9 uses in Section 1111.02 and for the accessory uses set forth below except that other similar, harmonious and compatible uses may be permitted, provided the Commission determines and Council confirms that they conform to the above statement of intent and are similar as to their effect upon surrounding uses, and with regard to hours of operation and amount of traffic generated. The Commission and Council may attach such conditions, stipulations, and/or requirements to the approval of such similar uses as deemed necessary to insure their compatibility, mitigate potential impacts, and otherwise carry out the spirit and intent of this Code.
(a) Accessory Uses.
(1) Off-street parking.
(2) Service stations may sell sundry items and snack food.
(3) Motel and hotel swimming pools and recreation facilities.
(4) Signs.
(5) Temporary special event sales held at a hotel provided that:
A. Such special event sales shall be conducted solely in the common areas and meeting facilities of the hotel;
B. No displays or sales associated with such special events shall take place in individual bedroom units; and
C. A special event sale permit is obtained from the Safety Director and Building Commissioner prior to the event.
(6) Industrial and/or retail trade shows or events held at a hotel which may include displays, presentations, and related activities provided that:
A. Such events shall be conducted solely in the common areas and meeting facilities of the hotel;
B. No displays, presentations, or other related activities shall take place in individual bedroom units; and
C. A special event permit is obtained from the Safety Director and Building Commissioner prior to the event.
(7) Charitable events with the approval of the Mayor.
(8) Wireless telecommunications facilities subject to the following provisions:
A. Wireless telecommunications facilities shall only be permitted as an accessory use provided such facilities are located on the roof of the building containing the principal permitted use. Antennas may be mounted on the walls of a penthouse, except where the exterior wall of the penthouse is flush with the exterior wall of the building. Antennas, other than dipole or omni-directional antennas, which are mounted on a penthouse shall not extend above the penthouse and shall be screened with panels or other screening devices designed to match the appearance of the penthouse wall and reduce visibility.
B. Wireless telecommunications antennas, including dipole antennas over two inches (2') in diameter, and support structures mounted directly on the roof shall not extend higher than twenty feet (20') above the roof and shall be set back from the parapet or roof edge a minimum of one foot (1') for each one foot (1') in elevation above the top of the parapet. Dipole antennas which are two inches (2") or less in diameter may be attached to the rear (inside) of the parapet wall provided such antennas do not extend more than three feet (3') above the top of said parapet wall. All such antennas shall be colored to minimize visibility.
C. Roof mounted wireless telecommunications facilities shall be designed to withstand wind loads of ninety (90) miles per hour.
D. Where wireless telecommunications facilities are proposed to be located on a building where such facilities already exist, the applicant shall provide assurances that the proposed facilities will not interfere with the receipt or transmission of signals by the existing facilities.
E. Equipment cabinets, switching equipment, cables, and other devices associated with wireless telecommunications facilities which are located on roofs shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way.
F. A building permit shall be required for the installation of each wireless communications facility. The building permit fee for wireless communications facilities shall be as set forth in Section 1329.03.
G. The Building Commissioner may, where it is determined that proposed wireless telecommunications facilities comply with all of the criteria set forth herein, issue a permit for the installation of such facilities without referral to the Commission, otherwise applications for wireless telecommunications facilities shall be referred to the Commission for consideration.
(10) Automobile agencies with new and used vehicle sales and service may display vehicles for sale within the front setback in accordance with the following provisions:
A. Vehicles displayed within the front setback shall be placed on permanent vehicle display pads or structures designed and landscaped for that purpose and approved by the Commission.
B. The number of vehicles displayed within the front setback shall be as authorized and approved by the Commission, but in no case shall exceed a maximum of four (4) vehicles.
C. Vehicle display pads and/or structures shall be located not less than ten feet (10') from the street right-of-way line and the placement of vehicles shall not obstruct clear sight distance for motorists on the public right-of-way as determined by the Police Chief.
D. Displayed vehicles may be illuminated with permanent lighting as approved by the Building Commissioner provided such lighting is shielded from the public right-of-way and does not exceed a total of one hundred fifty (150) watts per vehicle display.
E. The maximum height of any vehicle display pad or structure shall not exceed three feet (3').
(Ord. 2018-94. Passed 10-21-19.)