CHAPTER 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION:
11-4-1: Consistency With Comprehensive Plan
11-4-2: Standards For Certain Uses And Structures
11-4-3: Structure And Site Development Provisions
11-4-4: Manufactured Home Parks
11-4-5: Performance Standards
11-4-6: Home Occupations
11-4-7: Nonconforming Uses And Structures
11-4-8: Temporary Use Permits
11-4-9: Landscaping
11-4-10: Parking And Loading Requirements
11-4-12: Community Signage
11-4-13: Specific Signs; Regulations
11-4-14: Sign Design Exemptions
11-4-15: Sign Regulations Applying To Joint Occupancy Or Multiple Use
11-4-16: Prohibited Signs
11-4-17: General Sign Provisions
11-4-18: Zoning Permits
11-4-19: Conditional Use Procedure
11-4-20: Plan Review And Approval
11-4-21: Medical Marijuana
Notes
| 1 | 1. See title 13 of this code. |
Standards applicable in some or all zoning districts are set forth in this chapter. They are designed and intended to further implementation of the goals, objectives, policies and other relevant elements of the Ennis comprehensive plan. (Ord. 131, 3-14-2002)
A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to further describe the standards and conditions under which certain uses may be permitted as principal or conditional uses in specific districts. All uses listed in this section shall be subject to the specific standards described for each use, in addition to all other applicable standards that may apply. Compliance with all criteria listed below does not necessarily guarantee approval of a zoning permit.
B. Automotive Service Facilities: Automotive service shall include repair, washing, fueling and similar related activities.
1. Arterial Frontage: At least one frontage shall be on a major arterial street. (US 287 or SR 287)
2. Pumps And Canopies: Gas pump and pump island canopies shall be located no closer than twenty five feet (25') to any side or rear property line and shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') in height.
3. Screening: All on site activities except those normally performed at fuel pumps shall be performed within a completely enclosed building. Vehicles awaiting repair or that have been repaired, auto repair activities and unassembled vehicles shall be fully screened from residential zoning districts.
4. Body Work: Painting or body and fender work shall not be conducted unless permitted in the zoning district.
5. Nonautomotive Sales: Temporary sales (as distinguished from permitted mixed use retail businesses) of nonautomotive related goods and services; for example, art, food or landscaping materials shall be prohibited.
6. Vehicle Sales: No sale, lease or rental of trailers, trucks or similar vehicles or equipment shall be permitted except as may be specifically allowed in the zoning district.
7. Parking: Interior circulation areas and standing areas at pump islands shall not be used to meet minimum off street parking requirements.
8. Trash And Litter: The site shall be policed to remove trash and litter and waste containers shall be emptied daily.
C. Cemeteries:
1. Size: Cemeteries shall be a minimum of forty (40) acres, of which at least ten (10) acres shall be subdivided and fully developed with roads and facilities in the initial plat.
2. Landscaping: The entire site shall be landscaped and maintained. All disturbed portions of the site, including any grassed or otherwise planted areas shall be irrigated with an automatic watering system.
3. Accessory Uses: The cemetery may include accessory uses such as a chapel, a mortuary, office, a mausoleum, equipment storage or maintenance facilities incidental and essential to the operation of a cemetery.
D. Mini Warehouses:
1. Circulation And Parking Requirements:
a. Exits: Each mini warehouse site shall provide a minimum of two (2) exits.
b. Lane Widths: All one-way driveways shall provide for a twelve foot (12') travel lane and a ten foot (10') parking lane. Parking lanes may be eliminated on portions of driveways that do not serve storage units.
2. Marking: Traffic flow direction and parking areas shall be clearly marked.
E. Recreational Vehicle Park And Overnight Campgrounds:
1. Size: Recreational vehicle park sites shall be a minimum of ten (10) acres.
2. Landscaping: The entire site shall be landscaped and maintained. All disturbed portions of the site, including any grassed or otherwise planted areas shall be irrigated with an automatic watering system.
3. Screening: Recreational vehicle parks shall be screened with vegetation from any residential street or zoning district.
4. Recreation Area: At least ten percent (10%) of the total recreational vehicle park area shall be set aside, equipped and maintained for the recreational needs of those visiting the park.
5. Internal Circulation: Internal circulation roads shall be paved with concrete or asphalt equal to town access street standards.
6. Recreational Vehicle Parking Pads: Individual recreational vehicle parking pads shall be plainly marked and maintained with a dust free surface, and each pad shall be equipped with approved water and electrical connections.
7. Setbacks: Recreational vehicle parking pads shall be set back at least thirty feet (30') from the park perimeter and any public street right of way.
8. Utilities And Facilities: State approved drinking water, laundry facilities and sewage and solid waste disposal facilities shall be provided.
F. Stable, Commercial:
1. Area: Commercial stable sites shall be a minimum of ten (10) acres.
2. Landscaping: The entire site shall be landscaped and maintained. All disturbed portions of the site, including any grassed or otherwise planted areas but excluding corrals and performance areas, shall be irrigated with an automatic watering system.
3. Adjacent Residential: The proposed site shall not be adjacent to subdivided single-family residential property unless that residential property contains an equestrian easement along the contiguous boundary.
4. Performance Regulations: Performances or other crowd generating activities that may generate more traffic than normal to a residential area shall not be permitted unless the site has direct access from an arterial or collector street. Permission for such activities shall be obtained from the town commission. Written notification shall be provided to the zoning officer at least one month prior to the date of the activity. This notification shall describe the nature and duration of the activity; toilet and other accommodations for spectators; traffic control arrangements; and, adequate parking for cars and trailers.
5. Enclosures: All pasture and animal maintenance areas shall be enclosed with fences or walls a minimum of four and one-half feet (41/2') in height. The design of these enclosures shall be shown on drawings submitted with the conditional use application.
6. Public Health Requirements: All public health laws and laws governing appropriate care of animals shall be complied with at all times.
7. Dust Control: All activity areas that are not grassed shall be treated to control dust at all times.
G. Tennis, Racquet And Similar Clubs:
1. Size: Club sites shall be a minimum of three (3) acres.
2. Landscaping: The entire site shall be landscaped and maintained. All disturbed portions of the site, including any grassed or otherwise planted areas shall be irrigated with an automatic watering system.
3. Compatibility: The use shall be compatible with any adjacent residential neighborhood and shall not be detrimental to the same due to substantially increased automobile traffic or excessive noise generated from within the site.
4. Tournaments: Tournaments or other crowd generating activities that may generate more traffic than normal to a residential area shall not be permitted unless the site has direct access from an arterial or collector street. Permission for such activities shall be obtained from the town commission. Written notification shall be provided to the zoning officer at least one month prior to the date of the activity. This notification shall describe the nature and duration of the activity; toilet and other accommodations for spectators; traffic control arrangements; and, adequate parking.
5. Fencing: Fencing of outdoor courts shall not exceed sixteen feet (16') in height. Perimeter fencing may also be required.
6. Hours Of Operation: The town commission may control hours of operation. (Ord. 131, 3-14-2002)
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