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The following provisions apply to commercial vehicle parking as an accessory use to a farm:
(A) The subject property must meet the definition of a farm provided in § 1-19-11.100.
(B) Parking of commercial vehicles may include but is not limited to: school buses, tractor trailers, and contractor vehicles.
(C) Parking under this section is limited to licensed commercial vehicles that are used in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise.
(D) The maximum number of commercial vehicles permitted is 5.
(E) A Minimum setback of 50 feet is required for all yards. Parking may not be located within the required setback area.
(Ord. 11-06-572, 5-17-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
Customary accessory uses permitted on institutional use properties include the following: activities, such as breakfast, lunches, dinners, bazaars, auctions, sales, game nights, carnivals, farmers markets, and similar activities. Institutional use properties are those listed in § 1-19-5.310 under the heading "Institutional," namely, civic community center, civic service clubs, day-care center, nursery school, group homes, hospital, nursing home, places of worship, private schools, camps and retreats, and fire and rescue service.
(Ord. 81-23-213, 8-4-1981; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 20-15, 9-29-2020)
The following provisions shall apply to gasoline storage tanks with a capacity between 270 gallons and 1,100 gallons as an accessory use on farm lots in the GC, LI and GI Districts.
(A) The minimum lot size shall be 40,000 square feet.
(B) The storage tank shall be placed aboveground with a capacity not to exceed 1,100 gallons.
(C) The storage tank shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from a well or as provided in § 1-6-50 (Wellhead Protection Ordinance), whichever is greater.
(D) The storage tank must have a minimum setback of 25 feet from all property lines.
(E) The storage tank shall be governed by the International Building Code 2006 as amended concerning storage tanks, and the National Fire Protection Association 30, as amended.
(F) Storage tanks shall have 100% catchment basin, or double-walled containment and a spill protection overfill alarm.
(G) Shall comply with § 1-6-50 Wellhead Protection Ordinance.
(Ord. 09-21-525, 6-4-2009; Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
The following provisions shall apply to limited accessory dwelling units in the RC, A, R1, R3, R5, R8, R12, R16, VC, MXD, PUD, and MX districts.
(A) Only 1 limited accessory dwelling unit ("ADU") may be created on a lot.
(B) A limited accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed within single-family dwellings, in an accessory structure, or built as a separate accessory structure on a single-family lot.
(C) The owner of the property must reside in the principal dwelling or in the accessory dwelling unit.
(D) There must be at least 1 additional parking space provided for the limited accessory dwelling unit. On-street parking may be utilized to meet this requirement.
(E) The limited accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in size, excluding decks, porches, patios or other items that are not part of the primary footprint of the accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit greater than 1,000 square feet shall be reviewed as a special exception under § 1-19-8.321.
(F) A limited accessory dwelling unit located in an accessory structure or built as a separate accessory structure must comply with the accessory structure requirements of § 1-19-8.240(B).
(G) ADUs are intended to serve ongoing housing needs of county residents. Short term rental of ADUs in the nature of extended stay hotels, Airbnbs, or seasonal temporary housing is not permitted.
(H) The owner of the principal residence shall file an annual statement with the Zoning Administrator verifying that conditions under which the limited accessory dwelling unit was granted remain the same.
(I) If the ownership of the lot changes, the subsequent owner must provide a statement as to the continued use and eligibility of the accessory dwelling unit.
(J) If the Zoning Administrator, after consultation with appropriate County staff, determines that the limited accessory dwelling unit is not in compliance with the above provisions as well as all safety, health, and environmental standards, approval of the accessory dwelling unit may be revoked pursuant to § 1-19-2.210.
(Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 11-28-594, 11-22-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 18-16, 8-21-2018; Bill No. 20-10, 7-21-2020)
The Zoning Administrator may approve a request for a temporary mobile home in the RC, A, or R-1 districts where the following provisions are met:
(A) The mobile home shall be occupied by an immediate member of the family owning and residing on the subject lot.
(B) The occupant of either the mobile home or principal dwelling must have a physical or mental condition or excessive age which requires constant care and attention. The physical or mental condition or excessive age shall be certified by a physician licensed within the State of Maryland and submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
(C) The lot must contain no less than 40,000 square feet of area in the RC and A districts and no less than 80,000 square feet of area in the R-1 district.
(D) Only single-wide mobile homes will be permitted.
(E) The mobile home shall:
(1) Meet the setback requirements for the district;
(2) Be located to the rear of the principal dwelling in the R-1 district;
(3) Be placed so as to minimize the visual impact on the neighborhood; and
(4) Be placed on the property only after a site plan has been approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(F) The application for temporary mobile home approval shall include the name and address of each person owning property adjacent to the subject property. The Zoning Administrator shall notify all adjacent property owners whether separated by streets, railroads, or other rights-of-way of the application for temporary mobile home approval. The Zoning Administrator shall approve or deny the application for a temporary mobile home not less than 30 days after notification of adjacent property owners.
(G) The renting of rooms under § 1-19-8.240 will not be permitted in conjunction with a temporary mobile home.
(H) The owner shall file an annual report with the Zoning Administrator verifying that conditions remain the same under which the temporary mobile home was granted.
(I) If the Zoning Administrator determines that the temporary mobile home is not in compliance with the above provisions as well as all safety, health, and environmental standards, approval may be revoked pursuant to § 1-19-2.210.
(Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)
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