The following regulations shall apply to all religious institutions, including churches, synagogues, temples, and related uses.
(A) Minimum site area. The minimum site area for a religious institution shall be 40,000 square feet. For the purpose of determining minimum site area, all contiguous land owned by the institution and any land area separated from the principal use by a public right-of-way other than a major thoroughfare may be included. Any land area separated by a right-of-way shall be considered to be an integral part of the site plan for review and approval purposes.
(B) Lot width. The minimum lot width for religious institutions shall be 200 feet.
(C) Parking setback. Off-street parking shall be prohibited in the front setback area required by this chapter for the underlying zoning district. No parking shall be allowed within 15 feet of any property line. Except for the above front yard setback requirement, the Zoning Board of Appeals may allow the substitution of a wall per §§ 154.100 and 154.101 in lieu of compliance with other setback requirements.
(D) Frontage and access. Religious institutions shall be located on a major thoroughfare. The primary vehicular access to the site shall be provided from a major thoroughfare.
(E) Landscaping. Religious institutions shall comply with the landscaping requirements set forth in § 154.082(C).
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999