(a) Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be determined by aggregating the parking requirements, yard requirements, setback requirements and lot coverage requirements.
(b) Lot Coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) for structures, driveways or driveway areas within the VRD. Lot coverage shall not exceed seventy percent (70%) for structures, driveways, driveway areas or loading areas in the VBD and VID. Sidewalks may be included in the calculation of open area where there is special landscape or pedestrian elements. Lot coverage may be increased to eighty-five percent (85%) in the VBD if the applicant provides adequate landscaping, pedestrian conveniences, such as benches, special ornamental lighting, etc. upon acceptance and approval by the Planning Commission. In the case of reconstruction in the VRD, ground coverage may be equal to what it was previously. Lot coverage within the VSD shall not exceed fifty percent (50%).
(c) Minimum Lot Width; Side Yards; Rear Yards. Side yards and rear yards shall be a minimum of ten feet.
(d) Required Front Yard. The required front yard or building setback line shall be determined by the existing line established by the remaining buildings on that block front. Any new construction or additions to existing structures shall maintain present setback lines.
(e) Parking Requirements.
(1) For permitted and conditional uses within the VRD, all required parking is to be provided on site. For permitted and conditional uses within the VBD, VSD, and the VID, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals shall have the right to grant variances from the parking requirements listed under the parking regulations upon a showing by the applicant in accord with the standards of Chapter 1147
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(2) Access to such parking areas shall be permitted only in accordance with the provisions of Section 1183.04
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(3) Notwithstanding the requirements set forth in the above sub sections, in the Village Business District (VBD), where the change of use is from any of the uses set forth in 1159.02
(a)(2) to another of the uses set forth in that section and does not result in a greater parking requirement than the existing use, as determined by the Village Planner, then, as to parking requirements, a Board of Zoning and Building Appeals review is not required.
(f) Other Requirements.
(1) All applicable requirements of the landscaping, sign, architectural review and general regulations of this Zoning Ordinance shall be met.
(2) Outdoor storage or display of merchandise on public sidewalks shall be prohibited unless written application is made and approval granted by the Village Manager or his/her designee.
(Ord. 11-2011. Passed 6-1-11.)