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(A) Purpose. The B-4 Regional Business District is designed to accommodate large integrated commercial developments serving a regional market. This district is generally located along or at the intersection of major transportation routes with the primary access from adjacent major arterial and collector streets. Development within the district is planned on an integrated basis to ensure aesthetic and functional compatibility of the varied elements of the development including, but not limited to uses, landscaping, signage, architecture, pedestrian and vehicular transportation networks (both on- and off-site).
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Auto, truck and recreational vehicle sales when located in an integrally designed motor mall;
(2) Accessory structures and uses;
(3) Convenience stores;
(4) Dinner theaters;
(5) Hotels and motels;
(6) Motor vehicle service stations;
(7) Motor vehicle wash;
(8) Movie and stage theaters;
(9) Police and fire stations located on primary or thoroughfare street;
(10) Restaurants, including those with drive-thru windows or outdoor seating, those serving alcohol and taverns;
(11) Retail businesses (sales and/or service);
(12) Shopping malls or shopping centers; and
(13) Wireless communication facilities, as defined in § 151.251 of this chapter.
(C) Special exception uses.
(1) Cultural and sports facilities;
(2) Highway service plazas;
(3) Park and ride facilities;
(4) Public transportation stations;
(5) Public utility facilities; and
(6) Meeting hall/banquet facility.
(D) Yard requirements. Yard requirements for the B-4, Regional Business District are as follows: (All standards are minimums except as noted.)
(1) Lot size: 1 acre.
(2) Frontage: 150 feet.
(3) Setbacks:
(a) Front yard: 75 feet for structure.
(b) Side yards: 30 feet for building and 8 feet for drives, unless abutting a residential district, then division (E)(6)(a) shall also apply.
(c) Rear yard: 30 feet for building and 8 feet for drives, unless abutting a residential district, then division (E)(6)(a) shall also apply.
(d) Corner side yard: The corner side yard setback is determined by measuring the average established setback of the structures within the same block between 2 intersecting streets. This calculation would equal the established front yard setback for the side street.
(4) Height: 45 feet.
(5) Maximum lot coverage for structures: 40% total.
(6) F.A.R.: 1.
(7) District size: 10 acres.
(E) Development conditions.
(2) The development shall be a unified and organized arrangement of structures, parking areas, walks, lighting and appurtenant facilities.
(3) Vending machines shall be either located within a primary structure or located on the exterior of a primary structure abutting its exterior wall.
(4) Vehicle wash and drive-thru facilities must have adequate vehicle stacking space located out of the public right-of-way for 10 vehicles for a single lane and for 5 vehicles per lane for multiple lanes.
(5) This district shall be located along freeways or major thoroughfares or at limited access major arterials only.
(a) In the event a property to be developed in this district is adjacent to a residentially zoned or used property along a common side or rear lot line, whether separated by an alley or not, a 40 foot landscaped area shall be provided consisting of a combination of ornamental or shade trees, shrubs, and ground cover. At least 50% of the common lot line landscape area shall contain shrubs and/or trees. A minimum of 1 tree per every 40 feet of common lot line shall be provided.
(b) All business and office service areas (loading docks/doors, dumpsters, mechanical equipment and the like) located in a side or rear yard abutting a residentially zoned or used property shall be screened by a solid 6 foot high fence, wall or dense evergreen hedge. Fences and walls shall be consistent with the architecture of the development or principal building. Any vegetative or architectural screening located along a side property line shall not extend beyond the front facade of the residential structure located on the adjacent lot.
(F) Supplemental regulations.
(1) Special flood hazard area regulations: §§ 151.120 et seq.
(2) Wetlands Conservation District regulations: §§ 151.145 et seq.
(3) Air Space Control Area regulations: §§ 151.210 et seq.
(4) Accessory structures and swimming pool requirements: § 151.225.
(5) Landscape and screening requirements: § 151.226.
(6) Permitted obstructions in required yards: § 151.227.
(7) Fence requirements: § 151.228.
(8) Intersection visibility area requirements: § 151.229.
(9) Primary street setback requirements: § 151.229.
(10) Off-street parking and loading requirements: § 151.231.
(11) Sign regulations: § 151.234.
(1979 Code, § 151.054) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 4457, passed 12-6-1999; Am. Ord. 4683, passed 7-1-2002
; Am. Ord. 5175, passed 7-20-2009)
Penalty, see § 151.999
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