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§ 153.075 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.
   (A)   More restrictive regulations, uses apply. Whenever the specific district regulations pertaining to one district permit the uses of a more restricted district, such uses shall be subject to the conditions set forth in the regulations of the more restricted district, unless otherwise specified.
   (B)   Dwellings used for residential purposes. It is intended that these regulations be interpreted as not permitting a dwelling unit to be located on the same lot with or within a structure used or intended to be used primarily for non-residential purposes.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-1) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009)
§ 153.076 EXISTING BUILDINGS AND LAND USE.
   Except as herewith provided, no building or parcel of land shall be used or occupied and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless in conformity with the regulations herein specified.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-2) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.077 HEIGHT AND DENSITY.
   (A)   Height. No building shall hereafter be erected or altered which will exceed the height limit, nor shall any building or land be used or occupied hereafter in excess of density regulations for that district.
   (B)   Number of families. No building shall hereafter be erected or altered to accommodate a greater number of families than specified for that district.
   (C)   Lot size; bulk limitation. No building shall be erected or altered to exceed the specifications of required lot size, maximum coverage, yard requirements, height limitations or bulk limitation for that district, as defined.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-3) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.078 PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
   Any building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on one lot, except as provided herein; and there shall be no more than one principal building and the customary accessory buildings on one lot; provided further that, accessory buildings may not be erected or placed in the front yard areas as required in the separate districts; provided further that, accessory buildings or structures may be erected or placed in the side or rear yard areas subject to a five-foot setback.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-4) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.079 STREET ACCESS.
   No principal building shall hereafter be constructed on a lot which does not abut a public dedicated street.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-5) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.080 OFF-STREET PARKING.
   (A)   Purpose and application. It is the intent of these requirements that adequate parking and loading facilities be provided off the street easement for each use of land within the town. Requirements are intended to be based on the demand created by each use. These requirements shall apply to all uses in all districts.
   (B)   Required open space. Off-street parking space may be a part of the required open space associated with the permitted use and shall not be reduced or encroached upon in any manner.
   (C)   Location. The off-street parking lot shall be located within 200 feet, exclusive of street and alley widths, of the principal use and shall have direct access to a street or alley.
   (D)   Joint parking facilities. Whenever two or more uses are located together in a common building, shopping center or other integrated building complex, the parking requirements may be complied with by providing a permanent common parking facility, cooperatively established and operated, which contains the requisite number of spaces for each use. The total number of spaces provided shall not be less than the sum of the individual requirements.
   (E)   Size of off-street parking space. The size of a parking space for one vehicle shall consist of a rectangular area having dimensions of not less than nine feet by 20 feet, plus adequate area for ingress and egress.
   (F)   Schedule of parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided in all districts in accordance with the following schedule:
Type Of Use
Parking Space Required
Type Of Use
Parking Space Required
Boarding or rooming house or hotel
1 parking space for each 2 guests provided overnight accommodations
Commercial establishments not otherwise classified
1 parking space for each 150 square feet of floor space used for retail trade in the building and including all areas used by the public
Community center, theater, auditorium, church sanctuary
1 parking space for each 4 seats, based on maximum seating capacity
Convalescent or nursing homes
1 space for each 6 patient beds, plus 1 space for each staff or visiting doctor, plus 1 space for each 2 employees including nurses
Convention hall, lodge, club, library, museum, place of amusement or recreation
1 parking space for each 50 square feet of floor area used for assembly or recreation in the building
Dwelling, multiple-family
The number of spaces provided shall not be less than 1-1/2 times the number of units in the dwelling
Dwelling, single-family or duplex
1 parking space for each separate dwelling unit within the structure
Hospital
1 space for each 4 patient beds, exclusive of bassinets, plus 1 space for each staff or visiting doctor, plus 1 space for each 3 employees including nurses, plus adequate area for the parking of emergency vehicles
Industrial establishments
1 off-street parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 1 off-street parking space for each 3 employees, whichever is greater, and 1 loading or unloading berth for each 25,000 square feet or fraction thereof of gross floor area
Medical or dental clinics or offices
6 spaces per doctor, plus 1 space for each 2 employees
Office building
1 parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area in the building, exclusive of the area used for storage, utilities and building service
 
   (G)   Paved surface required. All parking spaces in commercial areas shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in a manner that no dust will result from the continued use.
   (H)   Parking lots in residential districts. Whenever off-street parking lots for more than six vehicles are to be located within or adjacent to a residential district, the following provisions shall apply.
      (1)   All sides of the lot within or abutting the residential district shall be enclosed with an opaque ornamental fence, wall or dense evergreen hedge having a height of not less than five feet. Such fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition.
      (2)   No parking shall be permitted within a front yard setback line whenever the parking lot is located in a residential district or immediately abuts the front yard of a residential unit. In all other cases, a minimum five-foot setback shall be required.
      (3)   Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed 25 feet in width, exclusive of curb returns.
      (4)   Whenever lighting is provided, it shall be arranged so that all light is deflected from adjoining residential uses.
      (5)   No sign of any kind shall be erected, except information signs used to guide traffic and to state the condition and terms of the use of the lots. Only non-intermittent white lighting of a sign shall be permitted.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-6) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.081 STORAGE AND PARKING OF TRAILERS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
   Commercial vehicles and trailers of all types, including travel, camping and hauling, and mobile homes shall not be parked or stored on any lot occupied by a dwelling or on any lot in any residential district, except in accordance with the following provisions.
   (A)   Commercial vehicles. No more than one commercial vehicle, which does not exceed one and one-half tons’ rated capacity, per family living on the premises, shall be permitted; and in no case shall a commercial vehicle used for hauling explosives, gasoline or liquefied petroleum products be permitted.
   (B)   Camping or travel trailers. No more than one camping or travel trailer or hauling trailer, per family living on the premises, shall be permitted and said trailer shall not exceed 24 feet in length, or eight feet in width; and further provided, that said trailer shall not be parked or stored for more than 48 hours unless it is located behind the front yard building line. A camping or travel trailer shall not be occupied either temporarily or permanently while it is parked or stored in any area within the incorporated limits, except in a trailer court authorized under the ordinances of the town.
   (C)   Mobile homes. A mobile home shall be parked, occupied or stored only in a trailer court which is in conformity with the ordinances of the town.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-7) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
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