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Except as herein provided, no lot, in any zone, may be reduced in area below the minimum lot area as specified herein for the zone within which that lot is located, except where reduction has been brought about by the expansion or acquiring of rights-of-way for a street. If however, by some means (such as misinterpretation of law, erroneous lot descriptions, and the like) the lot area is reduced below the minimum required area as specified herein for the zone, all of the uses and structures contained on the remaining portion of the area shall be subject to compliance with all other provisions of this appendix. In the event that the uses and structures cannot comply in those circumstances, the property owner may seek relief from the Board of Adjustment, as provided for in § 18.6.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)
No sign, structure, tree, planting, or vegetation or any portion thereof shall protrude over or into any street so as to create confusion around, or otherwise interfere with, traffic signals of any kind.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17) Penalty, see § 18.10
No type of structure, vehicle, tree, planting, vegetation, sign, or fence, or any type of obstacle or any portion thereof shall be placed or retained in a manner which would create a traffic hazard or would obstruct the vision clearance at corners, curb cuts, or railroad crossings in any zone, as determined by the City Inspector/Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17) Penalty, see § 18.10
Electrical transformer stations, gas regulator stations, sewage and water treatment plants, pumping stations, standpipes for public water supply, and other similar utility uses may be located in any zone subject to the approval of the Board of Adjustment, as set forth in § 18.6. The location of these facilities shall be in accordance with state statutes, all other pertinent regulations, and the following requirements:
A. These facilities shall be essential for the immediate area or for the proper functioning of the total utility system of which the element is a part.
B. A building or structure, except an enclosing fence, shall be set back the necessary distance from any property line, as established by the Board of Adjustment, to ensure proper integration with surrounding development.
D. Open spaces on the premises shall be suitably landscaped and maintained and a screening area according to § 9.17 may be required in and along any yard.
E. The storage of vehicles and equipment on the premises, unless enclosed or screened, shall be prohibited.
F. The surrounding area shall not be adversely affected by, and shall be protected from noise, odor, glare, dust, gas, smoke, and vibration by any suitable means and conditions as the Board of Adjustment may specify.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)
Railroad rights-of-way, exclusive of those uses as marshaling yards, spur lines, passenger and freight terminals, maintenance shops, fueling facilities and round houses, may be located in any zone of this appendix providing the railroad rights-of-way meet the requirements of those sections of the state statutes and other pertinent state regulations.
(Ord. 2017-6, passed 4-4-17)
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