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Before any structure or house is moved onto a lot, the Planning Commission shall report to the Council whether the structure will be compatible with other development in the area. If the Council shall find that a structure would depreciate the area into which it is moved, the Council may withhold issuance of a conditional use permit for relocation. The applicant shall submit photographs taken from two or more angles of the structure to be moved and photos of the lot on which the structure is to be located together with photos of adjacent lots and structures. These requirements do not apply to construction sheds or other temporary structures to be located on a lot for 12 months or less.
(Prior Code, § 601.13) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) District classifications. For the purpose of this chapter, the city is divided into the following zoning districts.
R-1 | Urban Residential District |
R-2 | Rural Residential District |
R-3 | Multiple Residential District |
B | General Business District |
CI | Commercial-Industrial District |
I | Industrial District |
(B) Zoning map. The City of Harris zoning map, dated May, 2006, is adopted as the official zoning map. A copy of the official map shall be kept at the Harris City Hall and may be inspected during normal business hours.
(C) R-1 Urban Residential District (municipal sewer and water required).
(1) Permitted uses.
(a) Single-family detached dwellings.
(b) Day care/group homes required in M.S. § 462.357, Subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to time.
(c) Public parks and public recreation facilities.
(d) City buildings, facilities and services.
(2) Accessory uses.
(a) Residential attached or detached private garage.
(b) Decks, patios, swimming pools, fences, garden sheds.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Accessory apartments.
(3) Conditional uses.
(a) Government offices, libraries, and service centers.
(b) Schools and churches.
(c) Medical clinics and commercial day care facilities.
(d) Golf courses.
(4) Interim uses. Accessory building used for a home occupation.
(5) Lot dimensional standards.
Minimum Lot Area | 15,000 square feet |
Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
Minimum Lot Depth | 150 feet |
(6) Yard area/setback requirements.
Front Yard/Street Access | 30 feet principal and accessory |
Side Yard | ten feet principal and accessory |
Rear Yard | 30 feet principal; ten feet accessory |
Lot Coverage | 25% |
(D) R-2 Rural Residential District (private sewer and water required).
(1) Permitted uses.
(a) Single-family detached dwellings.
(b) Day care/group homes required in M.S. § 462.357, Subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to time.
(c) Public parks and public recreation facilities.
(d) City buildings, facilities and services.
(e) Rural agriculture.
(2) Accessory uses.
(a) Residential attached or detached private garage.
(b) Decks, patios, swimming pools, fences, garden sheds.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Seasonal road-side stands for the sale of produce raised on premises.
(e) Accessory apartments.
(3) Conditional uses.
(a) Government offices, libraries, and service centers.
(b) Schools and churches.
(c) Medical clinics and commercial day care facilities.
(d) Golf courses.
(e) Plant nurseries and greenhouses.
(f) Cemeteries.
(g) Animal kennels.
(h) Storage facilities.
(4) Interim uses.
(a) Commercial wireless telecommunications services, including towers and antennae, when tower height exceeds 35 feet, subject to the requirements of § 154.24.
(b) Accessory building used for a home occupation.
(c) Accessory structure prior to completion of primary structure.
(d) Mineral extraction. The removal of minerals from the ground and off the site, subject to the requirements of Ch. 155 of this code.
(5) Lot dimensional standards.
Minimum Lot Area | five acres |
Minimum Lot Width | 300 feet |
Minimum Lot Depth | 450 feet |
(6) Yard area/setback requirements.
Front Yard/State Highway* | 125 feet from centerline - principal and accessory |
Front Yard/County Highway* | 120 feet from centerline - principal and accessory |
Front Yard/Township Road* | 83 feet from centerline - principal and accessory |
Front Yard (no road frontage) | 50 feet from property line |
Side Yard | 30 feet - principal and accessory |
Rear Yard | 30 feet - principal and accessory |
Lot Coverage | 25% |
* Minimum setbacks shall equal the greater of 50 feet from registered road right-of-way or easement or the distance from road centerline | |
(E) R-3 Multiple Residential District (municipal sewer and water required).
(1) Permitted uses.
(a) Single-family attached dwellings.
(b) Multiple-family dwellings.
(c) Assisted care residential facilities.
(d) Day care/group homes required in M.S. § 462.357, Subd. 8, as it may be amended from time to time.
(e) Public parks and public recreation facilities.
(f) City buildings, facilities and services.
(2) Accessory uses.
(a) Residential attached or detached private garages.
(b) Decks, patios, swimming pools, fences, garden sheds.
(c) Home occupations.
(d) Association-owned residential recreation facilities and similar common area or private facilities and amenities.
(e) Accessory apartments.
(3) Conditional uses.
(a) Government offices, libraries, and service centers.
(b) Schools and churches.
(c) Hospitals, medical clinics, and commercial day care facilities.
(d) Private recreational facilities.
(4) Interim uses. None assigned at this time.
(5) Lot dimensional standards.
Minimum Lot Area | Duplex - 7500 square feet/unit |
Attached single-family - 6000 square feet/unit | |
Multiple-family - 2720 square feet/unit | |
Minimum Lot Width | Duplex - 75 feet/unit |
Other attached - 50 feet/unit | |
Multiple-family - 200 feet |
(6) Yard area/setback requirements (principal and accessory structures).
Front Yard/Street Access | 30 feet |
Side Yard - Duplex | ten feet |
Side Yard - Attached | 15 feet |
Side Yard - Multiple | 30 feet |
Rear Yard | 30 feet |
Lot Coverage - Duplex | 30% |
Lot Coverage - Attached | 40% |
Lot Coverage - Multiple | 75% |
(7) Building separation. In developments with common areas and lot lines configured along common walls between attached units, or in developments with more than one principal structure on a lot, the minimum separation between buildings shall be 30 feet or the height of the building, whichever is greater.
(F) B General Business District.
(1) Permitted uses.
(a) Retail sales conducted completely within principal structure.
(b) Gasoline stations and convenience goods sales.
(c) Restaurants and coffee shops, including drive-through facilities.
(d) General and professional offices.
(e) Medical clinics and facilities.
(f) Financial institutions.
(g) Existing single-family detached homes as of December 11, 2017.
(h) On-sale establishments.
(2) Accessory uses.
(a) Required off-street parking.
(b) Authorized signage.
(c) Authorized outdoor display of merchandise.
(3) Conditional uses.
(a) Drive-through restaurants.
(b) Motion picture theaters.
(c) Motels.
(d) Repair and service businesses.
(e) New automobile sales.
(f) Used automobile sales.
(g) Outdoor storage as accessory use.
(h) Recreation vehicle sales and service.
(i) Boats and recreational equipment sales and service.
(j) Utility trailer sales and service.
(4) Interim uses.
(a) Outdoor storage.
(b) Mineral extraction. The removal of minerals from the ground and off the site, subject to the requirements of Ch. 155 of this code.
(5) Lot dimensional standards.
Minimum Lot Area | Rural (private utilities) - two acres |
Urban (public utilities) - 20,000 square feet | |
Minimum Lot Width | Rural - 220 feet |
Urban - 100 feet |
(6) Yard area/setback requirements (principal and accessory structures).
Rural | |
Front Yard/State Highway* | 125 feet from centerline |
Front Yard/County Highway* | 120 feet from centerline |
Front Yard/Township Road* | 83 feet from centerline |
Front Yard (no road frontage) | 50 feet from property line |
Side Yard | 20 feet |
Rear Yard | 30 feet |
Lot coverage | 50% |
* Minimum setbacks shall equal the greater of 50 feet from registered road right-of-way or easement or the distance from road centerline | |
Urban | |
Front Yard/Street Access | 30 feet |
Side Yard | ten feet |
Rear Yard | 20 feet |
Lot coverage | 75% |
(G) CI Commercial-Industrial District.
(1) Permitted uses.
(a) Retail sales conducted completely within principal structure.
(b) Gasoline stations and convenience goods sales.
(c) Restaurants and coffee shops, including drive-through facilities.
(d) General and professional offices.
(e) Medical clinics and facilities.
(f) Financial institutions.
(g) New and used automobile sales, body shops, and sandblasting.
(h) Recreational and non-recreational vehicle sales and service, including boats and recreational equipment.
(i) Welding and machine shops not to exceed 8,000 square feet.
(j) Cabinet shops and sales not to exceed 8,000 square feet.
(k) Utility trailer sales and service.
(l) Vehicle and equipment sales, service, rental, and repair.
(m) Well and irrigation installation, sales, and service.
(2) Accessory uses.
(a) Required off-street parking.
(b) Authorized signage.
(c) Authorized outdoor display of merchandise.
(3) Conditional uses. Domesticated animal kennels/grooming and boarding (not to include breeding).
(4) Interim uses. None assigned at this time.
(5) Lot dimensional standards.
Minimum lot area | Rural (private utilities) - 2 acres |
Urban (public utilities) - 20,000 square feet | |
Minimum lot width | Rural - 220 feet |
Urban - 100 feet |
(6) Yard area/setback requirements (principal and accessory structures).
Rural | |
Front yard/state highway* | 125 feet from centerline |
Front yard/county highway* | 120 feet from centerline |
Front yard/township road* | 83 feet from centerline |
Front yard/no road frontage | 50 feet from property line |
Side yard | 20 feet |
Rear yard | 30 feet |
Lot coverage | 50% |
Urban | |
Front yard/street access | 30 feet |
Side yard | 10 feet |
Rear yard | 20 feet |
Lot coverage | 75% |
* Minimum setbacks shall equal the greater of 50 feet from the registered road right-of-way or easement or the distance from road centerline | |
(H) I Industrial District.
(1) Permitted uses.
(a) New and used automobile sales.
(b) Recreation vehicle sales and service.
(c) Boats and recreational equipment sales and service.
(d) Contractor yards and offices.
(e) Lumberyards.
(f) Welding shops.
(g) Cabinet shops and sales.
(h) Utility trailer sales and service.
(i) Full service gasoline stations and truck stops.
(j) Implement, tractor-trailer, and construction equipment sales and service.
(k) Mini storage facilities.
(l) Adult establishments subject to the requirements of Ch. 117 of this code.
(m) Repair and service businesses.
(2) Accessory uses.
(a) Required off-street parking.
(b) Authorized signage.
(c) Authorized outdoor storage and display.
(3) Conditional uses.
(a) Warehousing and distribution facilities.
(b) Auction facilities.
(c) Recycling facilities.
(4) Interim uses. None assigned at this time.
(5) Lot dimensional standards.
Minimum Lot Area | Rural (private utilities) - two acres |
Urban (public utilities) - 20,000 square feet | |
Minimum Lot Width | Rural - 220 feet |
Urban - 100 feet |
(6) Yard area/setback requirements (principal and accessory structures).
Rural | |
Front Yard/State Highway* | 125 feet from centerline |
Front Yard/County Highway* | 120 feet from centerline |
Front Yard/Township Road* | 83 feet from centerline |
Front Yard (no road frontage) | 50 feet from property line |
Side Yard | 30 feet |
Rear Yard | 30 feet |
Lot coverage | 50% |
* Minimum setbacks shall equal the greater of 50 feet from registered road right-of-way or easement or the distance from road centerline | |
Urban | |
Front Yard/Street Access | 30 feet |
Side Yard | 30 feet |
Rear Yard | 30 feet |
Lot coverage | 75% |
(7) Location of adult establishments. New establishments. Adult establishments as defined by Ch. 117 of this code shall be located only in the district zoned Industrial and shall be located at least 500 radial feet from another adult use and:
(a) At least 500 radial feet as measured in a straight line from the closest point of the principal building on the property upon which the adult establishment is located, to the property line of: residentially zoned property; a licensed day care center; a public park; the B General Business District; or a community center; and
(b) At least 1,500 radial feet as measured in a straight line from the closest point of the principal building on the property upon which the adult establishment is located, to the property line of: a public or private educational facility classified as an elementary, junior high, middle school, or senior high or place of worship.
(I) Uses not provided for.
(1) Whenever in any district a use is neither specifically permitted nor denied, the Planning Commission shall determine whether a building permit for a particular use shall be issued.
(2) It shall be issued if the use is generally of the same nature as permitted uses, and shall be denied if it is not so similar.
(J) DO Downtown Overlay District.
(1) Purpose.
(a) To encourage mixed use projects that combine residential with nonresidential uses in the same building or building site area as a means to create an active street life and enhance the vitality of businesses;
(b) To provide a meaningful blend of residential and nonresidential uses that enhances and builds upon the city’s commercial base;
(c) To encourage consolidation of small parcels into viable, block-size mixed use development in designated areas;
(d) To ensure on-site compatibility of residential and non-residential uses; and
(e) To ensure compatibility of mixed use projects with surrounding uses and development patterns.
(2) Permitted uses.
(a) All mixed use development in accordance with the provisions of this section requires site plan review pursuant to the standards of this chapter. Site plans shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
(b) Property may be developed solely for uses permitted or conditionally permitted, other than outdoor storage, in accordance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district.
1. If developed in accordance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district, site plan review shall not be required for such development unless required by another provision of this chapter.
2. If developed solely for mixed use residential purposes, development shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter for residential development and site plan review shall be required.
(c) If property is developed with a mix of residential and nonresidential uses within the same project area in accordance with the provisions of this section:
1. Residential. Multiple-family dwellings.
2. General business.
a. Retail sales conducted completely within principal structure.
b. Restaurants and coffee shops.
c. General and professional offices.
d. Medical clinics and facilities.
e. Financial institutions.
f. On-sale establishments.
(3) Building regulations.
(a) Maximum building height. The following height standards apply to individual buildings within a project area: 40 feet, with an additional five feet for architectural projections.
(b) Yards. For mixed use projects, setbacks are calculated from the project boundaries and not from individual units or buildings within the development.
1. Front yard setback. Five feet from the public right-of-way for vertical developments.
2. Side yard setback.
a. A minimum of ten feet when the property directly abuts parcels zoned R-1.
b. A minimum of five feet when the property does not directly abut parcels zoned R-1.
3. Rear yard setback.
a. A minimum of ten feet when the property directly abuts parcels zoned R-1.
b. A minimum of five feet when the property does not directly abut parcels zoned R-1 unless the property is a corner lot, in which case the street side must be a minimum of ten feet.
(4) Design principles.
(a) Site design. The following principles intend to establish an engaging street edge defined by the orientation and placement of buildings fronting major streets.
1. Building orientation. Buildings and major pedestrian entrances should be oriented toward centers of activity, such as the primary street frontage.
2. All primary ground-floor common entries or individual dwelling unit entries fronting on streets should be oriented to the street, not to the interior or to a parking lot. Entrances at building corners may be used to satisfy this requirement.
(b) Building facade. The building placement should enforce a continuous street edge establishing a strong pedestrian corridor.
(c) Architecture. The following principles intend to promote quality design appearance and visual interest.
1. Architectural styles and scale. Building design should incorporate an architectural style and scale that is compatible with nearby uses, provided such uses are similar to uses permitted by this chapter. Architectural details may draw upon locally historic buildings or other nearby features that contribute to the aesthetic ambience of the immediate area;
2. Siding materials. Siding should be of high quality materials such as brick and stone that weather well over time. Materials and colors should be compatible with the architectural style. Plain concrete block, plain concrete, plywood, sheet pressboard, vinyl, or similar siding materials are strongly discouraged;
3. Architectural features are encouraged to create visual interest. The architectural details listed below should adhere to the following guidelines:
a. The following architectural projections may encroach into the required setback by up to 18 inches: bays, dormer windows, un-roofed porches, and appendages such as water tables, sills, capitals, and bases;
b. Balconies and porches are encouraged to create distinction between units;
c. Canopies should be limited in width and supporting posts should not be placed within the public right-of-way;
d. Trim detail on rooflines, porches, windows, and doors on street-facing elevations are encouraged;
4. Window placement should reflect the desired exposure appropriate for the respective use. For commercial uses, large windows should front onto major pedestrian throughways to promote exposure and visibility.
(d) Streetscape. The following streetscape elements augment architectural styles of the area and promote pedestrian activity. These interactive elements enhance usable pedestrian space and decrease the possibility of dead space.
1. Landscaping is encouraged and should be well maintained and complement the adjacent project. Landscaping should be selected at a scale that is consistent with the building site;
2. Street landscaping should be appropriate for sidewalk environments to limit the potential of root systems to affect the adjacent sidewalks;
3. Landscaping should not interfere with pedestrian movement or impede the visibility of business and signage;
4. Furniture. Benches, seating areas, kiosks, and shade structures should be incorporated as amenities for pedestrians.
a. Furnishings should be placed where pedestrian traffic, viewsheds, or building ingress and egress will not be obstructed;
b. Furnishings should be constructed of durable, high quality materials that can withstand the elements without showing wear.
(e) Walls, fences, and gates should be used to identify separate areas and provide needed privacy and security.
1. Walls, fences, and gates should appear consistent in style and material, complementing the surrounding architectural styles;
2. Landscaping elements should be densely planted and layered to provide screening. Vines and trellises are encouraged to help soften hard edges and screen walls from view.
(f) Signage should be used to identify places, provide direction, and advertise businesses. Along with communicating information, signage should add to the character of each project and reinforce a sense of place.
1. Signs shall consist of high quality materials and color palettes that reflect the architectural themes of the surrounding area;
2. Location and placement of signs should not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement.
(Prior Code, § 601.15) (Am. Ord., passed - -2000; Am. Ord. 2005-02, passed 6-27-2005; Am. Ord. 2006-, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2007-5-14, passed 5-14-2007; Am. Ord. 2010-02, passed 2-8-2010; Am. Ord. 154, passed 9-27-2010; Am. Ord. 2011-03, passed 6-13-2011; Am. Ord. 2012-05, passed 4-9-2012; Am. Ord. 2014-07, passed 4-14-2014; Am. Ord. 2015-03, passed 11-9-2015; Am. Ord. 2016-03, passed 4-11-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-04, passed 4-11-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-05, passed 6-13-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-08, passed 10-17-2016; Am. Ord. 2016-09, passed 10-17-2016; Am. Ord. 2017-03, passed 9-11-2017; Am. Ord. 2017-05, passed 12-11-2017; Am. Ord. 2017-06, passed 12-11-2017; Am. Ord. 2019-01, passed 9-9-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-02, passed 12-11-2019; Am. Ord. 2020-03, passed 6-8-2020; Am. Ord. 2021-02, passed 5-10-2021; Am. Ord. 2022-03, passed 8-15-2022; Am. Ord. 2022-06, passed 11-14-2022; Am. Ord. 2023-02, passed 3-13-2023; Am. Ord. 2023-03, passed 3-13-2023) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Purpose. The guiding of urban development so as to bring about a compatible relationship of uses depends upon certain standards being maintained. Permitted uses, uses by conditional permit and accessory uses in the various districts shall conform to the following standards.
(B) Noise. Any use established shall be so operated that no noise resulting from the use is perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot line of the site on which the use is located. This standard shall not apply to incidental traffic, parking, loading, construction or maintenance operations.
(C) Smoke and particulate matter. Any use established, enlarged or remodeled after the effective date of this chapter shall be so operated as to control the emission of smoke or particulate matter to the degree that it is not detrimental to or shall endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the public. For purpose of determining when the degree of smoke is unsatisfactory, the Ringelmann Chart published and used by the United States Bureau of Mines shall be employed. The emission of smoke shall not be of a density greater than No. 2 in the Ringelmann Chart.
(D) Toxic or noxious matter. Any use established shall be so operated as not to discharge across the boundaries of the lot or through percolation into the subsoil beyond the boundaries, of the lot wherein the use is located, toxic or noxious matter in the concentration as to be detectable or to endanger the public health, safety, comfort, or welfare, or cause injury or damage to property or business.
(E) Odors. Any use established, enlarged or remodeled shall be so operated as to prevent the emission of odorous matter in the quantities as to be readily detectable at any point beyond the lot line of the site on which the use is located.
(F) Vibration. Any use creating periodic earth-shaking vibrations, that may be created from a drop forge, shall be prohibited if the vibrations are perceptible beyond the lot line of the site on which the use is located. This standard shall not apply to vibrations created during the process of construction.
(G) Glare or heat. Any use requiring an operation producing an intense heat or light transmission shall be performed with the necessary shielding to prevent the heat or light from being detectable at the lot line of the site on which the use is located.
(H) Explosives. Any use requiring the storage, utilization or manufacturing of products governed by Chapter 118 shall be located not less than 400 feet from an R District line.
(I) Waste material. Waste material shall not be washed into the public storm sewer system nor the sanitary sewer system without first having received a permit to do so from the city. If the permit is not granted, a method of disposal shall be devised which will not require continuous land acquisition for permanent operation and will not cause a detrimental effect to the adjacent land. Should the waste be of a solid form rather than fluid, the storage area shall be so located and fenced as to be removed from public view.
(J) Visual. Where any business or industrial use is adjacent to property zoned or developed for residential use, that business or industry shall provide screening along the boundary of the residential property if abutting property owners petition the Planning Commission for the action and the Commission shall find the petition to be valid.
(K) Dumps and junk yards. Existing and new dumps and junk yards shall be adequately screened by fencing or appropriate landscaping when visible from any highway.
(L) General industry uses. General industry uses may be excepted from the performance standards.
(Prior Code, § 601.16) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Signs in all districts. Nameplate and business signs are a permitted accessory use in all use districts subject to the following regulations.
(1) Signs are prohibited within the public right-of-way or easements except that the City Council may grant a conditional permit to locate signs and decorations on or within the right-of-way for a specified time not to exceed 60 days.
(2) Illuminated signs or flashing signs shall not be permitted within the residential districts.
(3) Illuminated signs or devices giving off an intermittent or rotating beam consisting of a collection or concentration of rays of light shall not be permitted in any district.
(4) For purpose of selling, renting or leasing property, a sign not in excess of 25 square feet per surface may be placed within the front yard of the property to be sold or leased. The signs shall not be less than 15 feet from the right-of-way line unless flat against the structure.
(5) For purpose of selling or promoting a residential project (ten or more units), a commercial area (three acres or more) or an industrial area (ten acres or more), one sign not to exceed 240 feet of surface may be erected upon the project site. The sign shall not remain after 90% of the project is developed.
(6) Signs existing on the effective date of this chapter which do not conform to the regulations set forth are a nonconforming use and must be brought into conformity within 15 months from the date of this chapter.
(7) No sign shall be erected that, by reason of position, shape or color would interfere in any way with the proper functioning or purpose of a traffic sign or signal.
(8) Signs shall not be painted directly on the outside wall of a building, nor be painted on a fence, rocks or similar structure or feature in any district. Paper and similar signs shall not be attached directly to a building wall by an adhesive or similar means.
(9) No advertising signs shall be located within 200 feet of the intersection of right-of-way lines of township, county and state roads and highways.
(10) No advertising signs shall be permitted in residential or scenic areas.
(11) The name and address of the owner shall appear on the surface of the advertising sign or billboard.
(12) Any advertising sign or billboard which is not kept in a reasonable state of repair shall be removed by the City of Harris after notice to the owner of the sign or billboard and like notice to the property owner and a hearing thereon.
(B) Permitted signs in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
(1) One nameplate sign for each dwelling, not to exceed one square foot in area per sign.
(2) One nameplate sign for each dwelling group of three or more units not to exceed three square feet in area per sign.
(C) Permitted signs in B Districts. Nameplate, business and advertising signs are permitted subject to the following.
(1) The aggregate square footage of sign space per lot shall not exceed the sum of two square feet per front foot of building, plus one square foot for each front foot of lot not occupied by the building which fronts on a public right-of-way 50 feet or more in width.
(2) The least width of a lot for purposes of this chapter shall be the front.
(3) No individual sign surface shall exceed 100 square feet.
(D) Permitted signs in I Districts. Nameplate signs, business signs, and advertising signs shall be permitted, provided:
(1) That no sign in an I District shall be located nearer than 250 feet from a residential dwelling; and
(2) That the aggregate square footage of sign space per lot shall not exceed the sum of four square feet per front of building, plus one square foot per front foot of property not occupied by a building. No individual sign surface shall exceed 250 square feet except advertising signs. Advertising signs permitted as an accessory shall not exceed 250 square feet of surface. Advertising signs permitted as a principal use shall not exceed 450 square feet per lot and the distance between the signs on the same side of the right-of-way shall be no less than 660 feet.
(Prior Code, § 601.17) (Am. Ord. 2005-02, passed 6-27-2005) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) General requirements.
(1) When applying for a building permit in all districts for a new structure, the enlarging of a structure or a new or enlarged use of a parcel of land, the application shall be accompanied by a site plan drawn to scale and dimensioned indicating the location of off-street parking and loading spaces in compliance with the following requirements.
(2) Individual parking spaces shall be no smaller than ten feet by 20 feet.
District
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Off-Street Parking Spaces Required |
R-1 District | two per dwelling unit |
R-2 District | one per dwelling unit |
B District | one per 200 square feet of building area |
I District | One for every two employees, or one for each 1,000 square feet of building area, whichever is greater |
(B) Miscellaneous uses.
Use
|
Parking Spaces Required |
Use
|
Parking Spaces Required |
Hotel or Apartment Hotel | At least one parking space for each rental unit provided in the design of the building |
Motel, Tourist Home, Motor Hotel | At least one space for each dwelling unit or lodging room |
School, Elementary and Junior High | At least one parking space for each classroom plus one additional space for each 400 student capacity |
School, High School through College | At least one parking space for each seven students based on design capacity, plus one additional space for each twoclassrooms |
Church, Institution | At least one parking space for each 3-1/2 seats based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall |
Theater | At least one parking space for each three seats of design capacity |
Hospital | At least one parking space for each three hospital beds, plus one space for each four employees other than doctors, plus one parking space for each resident and regular staff doctor |
Sanitarium Convalescent Home, Rest Home Nursing Home or Institution | At least one parking space for each six beds for which accommodations are offered, plus one parking space for each two employees on maximum shift |
Medical or Dental Clinic | At least three parking spaces for each staff doctor or dentist |
Use
|
Parking Spaces Required |
Use
|
Parking Spaces Required |
Drive-in Food Establishment | At least one parking space for each 15 square feet of gross floor space in building allocated to drive-in operation |
Bowling Alley | At least five parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be required herein for related uses such as a restaurant |
Motor Fuel Station | At least one off-street parking space for each employee on maximum shift, plus two off-street parking spaces for each service stall |
Retail Store | At least seven off-street parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
Restaurants Cafes, Bars, Taverns, Night Clubs | At least one space for each three seats based on capacity design |
Banks, Offices and/or Public Office Buildings | At least four parking spaces for each 100 square feet of gross floor area |
Undertaking Establishments | At least five parking spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus one parking space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises; aisle space shall also be provided off the street for making up a funeral procession |
Furniture Store Wholesale Auto Sales, Repair Shops | At least three spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; open sales lots shall provide 1-1/2 parking spaces for each employee on maximum shift, but not less than three spaces |
Warehouse, Storage, Handling of Bulk Goods | At least one space for each two employees on maximum shift, or one for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is the larger |
(C) Commercial parking on residential lots. The lot or lots in a residential zone which are immediately adjacent to a nonresidential use and a major or through street may be used for a parking lot accessory to a commercial or industrial use, upon the approval and the issuance of a permit therefor by the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 601.18) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) General. No person or persons may hereafter use, cause, or permit land to be used within the city for loading or unloading purposes without meeting the specifications for required off-street loading spaces set forth herein. If in the application of this section a fractional number is obtained, one loading space shall be provided for that fraction.
(B) Design requirements.
(1) All required loading berths shall be off-street and shall be located on the same lot as the building or use to be served. A loading berth shall not be located less than 50 feet from the intersection of two street rights-of-way nor less than 100 feet from the intersection of street rights-of-way of major thoroughfares, nor less than 50 feet from a residential district unless the loading berth is enclosed within a building. Loading berths shall not occupy the required front yard space.
(2) Unless otherwise specified, a required loading berth shall not be less than 12 feet in width, 50 feet in length and 14 feet in height, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space.
(3) All loading berths and accessways shall be improved with a durable material to control the dust and drainage according to a plan approved by the engineer.
(4) Any space allocated as a loading berth or maneuvering area shall not be used for the storage of goods, inoperable vehicles or be included as a part of the space requirements necessary to meet the off-street parking area.
(5) In connection with any structure which is to be erected or substantially altered, and which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles, there shall be provided off-street loading space.
(6) Where noise from loading or unloading activity is audible in a residential district, the activity shall terminate between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(C) Required loading spaces.
Auditorium, Convention Hall, Public Buildings, Hospitals, Schools, Hotels, Sports Arena | At least one loading berth 25 feet in length for each building having 1,000 to 10,000 square feet of floor area; for those buildings having 10,001 square feet of floor space or more, at least one additional loading berth per 50,000 square feet of floor space |
Retail Sales and Service Stores, Offices | At least one loading berth 25 feet in length for each building having 6,000 square feet of floor area or more plus one additional loading berth for each additional 25,000 square feet of floor area |
Manufacturing, Fabrication, Processing and Warehousing | At least one loading berth 50 feet in length for each building having 3,000 square feet of floor area plus 1 loading berth for each additional 25,000 square feet of floor area up to 100,000 square feet plus one loading berth for each 50,000 square feet of floor area over the first 100,000 square feet of floor area |
(Prior Code, § 601.19) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) General. No person shall construct, operate, or maintain a drive-in business within the city without first obtaining a conditional use permit.
(B) Location requirements.
(1) No drive-in business shall be located within 500 feet of a public or parochial school, church, or public recreation area or within 300 feet of a residential structure.
(2) No plan shall be approved which will in any way constitute a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian circulation. No access drive shall be within 50 feet of the intersecting street right-of-way.
(C) Site requirements. A detailed site development plan must be approved by the governing body as a part of the conditional use permit. Site plans shall include provisions for parking and circulation, landscaping, lighting, signs, building locations and all improvements to be made on the property.
(Prior Code, § 601.20) Penalty, see § 10.99
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