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The following additional development standards shall apply to all developments and redevelopments within the RO zone:
A. Building height shall not exceed the design envelope created by starting at a point eight feet (8') above the ground at the residential property line and then sloping along a plane at a forty five degree (45°) angle toward the center of the lot.
B. For developments in the RO zone, a five foot (5') wide landscaped buffer strip shall be provided abutting and parallel to the perimeter wall as required by chapter 13.77 of this title. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
Parking in the RO zone shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 13.80 of this title unless otherwise specified by the standards of this section.
A. Parking Required: There shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or any use is established, off street parking spaces for automobiles in accordance with the requirements in this chapter.
B. Number Of Parking Spaces: The number of parking spaces required for any use(s) allowed in the RO zone shall be:
1. One space for each employee,
2. One space for each customer at the business(es) during the peak business hour, and
3. Up to a maximum of four (4) stalls per one thousand (1,000) square feet (4/1,000 square feet) of leasable space in any main building.
C. Access Points: The number of access points along public rights of way should be minimized. On corner sites, access points shall be located as far from the corner as reasonably possible and in no case less than forty feet (40') from the intersection of the asphalt lines.
D. Vehicular Circulation: Vehicular circulation shall be designed to preclude the intrusion of traffic directly into residential areas.
E. Parking Near A Setback Area: No parking may be located within the first twenty feet (20') of a front setback area or within the corner side setback area which faces on a street.
F. Parking In Regards To Traffic: No parking shall be located in such a manner as to allow direct backing into oncoming traffic.
G. Driveway Width: The maximum driveway width for developments in the RO zone is twenty five feet (25') at the property line.
H. Parking For Uses: All parking for the use(s) allowed on a parcel or lot in the RO zone shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the use.
I. Design Standards For Parking Stalls: All required parking stalls shall meet the parking design standards in section 13.80.030 of this title. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
A. Storage areas shall be paved with hard surface paving (unless otherwise approved by the planning commission) and screened with opaque fencing and/or landscaping at least six feet (6') in vertical height at the time of planting.
B. No outside displays (either permanent or temporary) shall be permitted. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
A. Trash Enclosures:
1. No commercial type dumpsters or trash enclosures are allowed in the RO zone.
2. All waste and trash shall be secured and disposed of in the same manner as a single-family residence.
B. Mechanical Equipment: All noise emitting equipment shall be placed so as to minimize noise, and visual impact on nearby properties and streets.
C. Utility Lines: All new utility lines such as electric, telephone, CATV, or other similar lines serving individual sites shall be placed under ground. Utility lines necessary within the property shall be placed under ground. All utility lines shall be placed under ground in new construction projects that require building permits and site redesign. All junction and access boxes shall be located to the side or the rear of the building unless public safety concerns dictate otherwise. All utility pads shall be shown on the project plan. Any utility connections, meter boxes, etc., shall be integrated with the architectural elements of the project plan. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
A. Intent: It is the intent of this subsection to encourage lighting practices and systems that minimize light pollution, glare and light trespass, conserve energy and resources, and maintain nighttime safety and utility while ensuring the enjoyment of a starry night for all members of the community.
All site lighting shall be shielded and/or directed in such a manner that it illuminates only the user's premises and does not spill over into neighboring residential areas so as to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the residential properties.
B. Site Illumination Plan: A site illumination plan shall be submitted with each site plan review application which includes:
1. All proposed exterior lighting in relation to existing and proposed buildings, trees, landscaping, parking areas;
2. Proposed mounting height and placement of all exterior lighting fixtures.
3. Compliance with the adopted international building code standards.
C. Lighting Installations: Lighting installations shall include timers, dimmers and/or sensors to reduce overall energy consumption and eliminate unneeded lighting.
D. Architectural Feature Lighting: Architectural feature lighting including wall washers spotlights are permitted. All building entrances should be well lit to provide inviting access and safety.
E. Nonconforming Fixtures: Except where otherwise noted, all outdoor lighting fixtures existing and legally installed and operative before the effective date of this chapter are exempt from the requirements of this subsection. Whenever a nonconforming fixture is replaced, upgraded or moved, the replacement fixture shall meet the requirements of this section. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
All uses in the RO zone shall comply with the provisions governing landscaping and buffering in chapter 13.77 of this title. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
A. The project area may be required to have a screened privacy fence along all rear and side yards not fronting on a public street, which abut a residential zone or a residential use.
B. This requirement may be waived by the planning commission upon a determination that the fence is not necessary to buffer the abutting use. Such screening shall not be located in the required setback from a public street. (Ord. 2014-05, 4-17-2014)
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