(A) Churches and places of worship. The purpose of these requirements is to integrate churches into the fabric of the city’s neighborhoods, but not at the expense of the residential character of those areas. Therefore, the scale of the church, parking lots and related uses shall be compatible with abutting homes and in character with the surrounding neighborhood.
(1) The minimum lot area shall be one acre.
(2) The minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.
(3) At least one property line shall abut and have direct access to an arterial or collector street.
(4) To the extent possible, shared parking arrangements should be employed with other uses in the vicinity, consistent with § 5.78(B)(1) to minimize the number of spaces required on the church property.
(B) Convalescent and nursing homes.
(1) The required minimum lot size shall be determined by multiplying the number of persons comprising the approved resident capacity of the facility by 2,500 square feet; provided, the lot shall be no less than two acres in any event.
(2) Parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space per employee, plus one space for each resident (based on approved capacity).
(3) The building shall be at least 25 feet from all side and rear property lines for one story buildings and 40 feet for all buildings or portions of buildings two or more stories in height.
(4) The facility shall be licensed in accordance with all applicable requirements of the state.
(C) Private or parochial school. The purpose of these requirements is to integrate schools into the fabric of the city’s neighborhoods, but not at the expense of the residential character of those areas. Therefore, the scale of the school, parking lots and related uses shall be compatible with abutting homes and in character with the surrounding neighborhood.
(1) The minimum lot area shall be one acre.
(2) The minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.
(3) At least one property line shall abut and have direct access to an arterial or collector street.
(4) All buildings, parking areas and outdoor activity areas (ball fields, playgrounds, bleachers and the like) shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet from any side or rear property line abutting a residential district.
(5) A six-foot high fence shall be constructed along any side or rear property line abutting a residential district.
(6) Lighting for night time activity areas shall be directed and shielded so the light source is not visible from any residential use within 150 feet of the light fixture. All lighting, including building and security lighting, shall be located to prevent glare on adjacent properties and streets.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013)