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TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
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§ 155.079 OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING.
   On the same premises with every building, structure or part thereof involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles or materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with public use of dedicated rights-of-way. Such space shall be provided as follows:
   (A)   All spaces shall be provided as required, except as hereinafter provided for M-1 Districts.
   (B)   All spaces shall be laid out in the dimension of at least 10 by 70 feet, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height. Loading dock approaches shall be provided with a pavement having an asphalt or Portland cement binder so as to provide a permanent, durable and dustless surface. In all B-2, B-3 and M-1 Districts, the following ratio of spaces to floor area shall be provided:
 
Table 5-5 Loading and Unloading Requirements
Gross Floor Area (in square feet)
Loading and Unloading Space Required
0 - 2,000
None
2,001 - 20, 000
1 space
20,001 - 100,00
1 space plus 1 space for each 20,000 square feet in excess of 20,001 square feet
100,001 and over
5 spaces
 
   (C)   The Planning Commission, based upon recommendation of the City Planner may reduce the size of a loading space to 10' x 35' for uses under 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. The applicant shall demonstrate that larger vehicles will not use such business.
   (D)   All loading areas shall be screened from public view by a wall as required in § 155.074.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)
§ 155.080 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING.
   (A)   The development of land for parking lot purposes alters natural topography, disturbs existing vegetation and creates impervious surface, all of which can have a negative effect on the ecological balance of an area by causing increases in air temperature and accelerating the processes of runoff, erosion, and sedimentation. Recognizing that the preservation or installation of vegetative cover in parking lots promotes the health, safety and general welfare by aiding in the stabilization of the environment’s ecological balance by contributing to the process of air purification, ground water recharge, and storm water runoff retardation while at the same time aiding in noise, glare and heat abatement the following requirements for the landscaping of parking and outdoor display areas are enacted.
   (B)   Interior Landscaping. Interior landscaping shall be provided within the boundaries of the parking lot unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. If interior landscaping is provided along the perimeter of the parking lot, it shall be in addition to the perimeter landscaping requirements.
      (1)   Interior landscaping areas equivalent to 5% of the vehicle use area shall be required in all parking lots of 20 spaces or more. One deciduous shade tree shall be required for each 150 square feet of required interior landscape area. The vehicle use area includes all areas used for vehicular circulation and parking.
      (2)   Terminal landscape islands shall be provided at the end of each row of parking spaces to separate parking from adjacent drive aisles. Terminal islands shall be curbed, and shall be at least 144 square feet in area and 18 feet long for each single row of parking spaces. Each landscape island shall have a minimum of one shade tree. The reviewing authority may waive the requirement for terminal landscape islands in the interest of meeting barrier free requirements.
      (3)   Interior landscape islands shall have a minimum area of 160 square feet and a minimum width of eight feet (measured from the back of curb). Each landscape island shall have a minimum of one deciduous shade tree.
      (4)   Parking lot divider medians with a minimum width of eight feet (measured from the back of curb) may be used to meet interior landscape requirements and shall form a continuous strip between abutting rows of parking. One shade tree or two ornamental trees shall be required for each 25 lineal feet of divider median or fraction thereof. Shrubs shall be planted to form a continuous hedge the full length of divider medians which separate parking areas from access drives.
      (5)   Wheel stops or curbing shall be installed to prevent vehicles from encroaching more than two feet into any interior landscaped area. If a landscape area is used for parking overhang, at least two feet of clear area planted with lawn or covered with mulch shall be provided where cars will overhang the curb to protect landscape plantings from damage.
   (C)   Perimeter landscaping. Perimeter landscaping shall be provided along the edge of any parking lot facing and located within 100 feet of a public right-of-way, unless, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, the parking lot will be sufficiently screened from view by buildings or other site features or improvements. Parking lot perimeter landscaping shall comply with the following standards:
      (1)   Perimeter parking lot landscaping shall include a minimum of one deciduous shade tree per each 25 linear feet or fraction thereof and one ornamental tree per each 35 linear feet or fraction thereof.
      (2)   Wherever a parking lot or vehicle parking space is located within 30 feet of a public street or right-of-way, the perimeter landscaping shall also include a continuous hedge of deciduous or upright evergreen shrubs planted not more than 30 inches on center between the parking area and the street.
   (D)   Curbing required. All landscaping and perimeter screening shall be protected from vehicle encroachment with concrete curbing or similar permanent means.
   (E)   Snow storage area. Adequate snow storage area shall be provided within the site. Plant materials in snow storage areas shall be hardy, salt-tolerant groundcovers characterized by low maintenance requirements.
(Ord. passed 2-20-17)
§ 155.081 USE RESTRICTION.
   Any portion of a lot or parcel shall be used to comply with the provisions of this chapter for exactly one existing or planned building or structure. No portion of a lot or parcel shall be used to comply with the provisions of this chapter for more than one building or structure, whether existing or planned.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)
§ 155.082 HEIGHT, AREA AND USE EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   Essential services. Essential services shall be permitted as authorized and regulated by law and other codes of the city.
   (B)   Voting place. The provisions of this chapter shall not interfere with the temporary use of any property as a voting place in connection with a municipal or other public election.
   (C)   Height limit. The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to chimneys, church spires, flagpoles, or public monuments. However, the Planning Commission may specify a height limit for any structure that is permitted as a special condition use. In determining the appropriate height, the Planning Commission shall consider the character of surrounding land uses, the height of surrounding structures, and the potential to obscure light and/or view from surrounding properties.
      (1)   For reasons of safety, the height limit for stacking of any materials, including those used for construction shall be 14 feet.
   (D)   Lot area. Any lot existing and of record at the time of this chapter became effective may be used for any principal use permitted in the district in which such lot is located whether or not such lot complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter, except as provided in §§ 155.181 through 155.187, Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Such use may be made provided that all requirements other than lot area and width requirements prescribed in this chapter are complied with and provided that not more than one dwelling unit shall occupy any lot except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter for required lot area for each dwelling unit.
   (E)   Lots adjoining alleys. In calculating the area of a lot that adjoins an alley or lane, for the purpose of applying lot area requirements of this chapter, one-half of the width of such alley abutting the lot shall be considered as part of such lot.
   (F)   Yard regulations. When yard regulations cannot reasonably be complied with, as in the case of a planned development in the multiple-family district, or where their application cannot be determined on lots of peculiar shape, topography, or due to architectural or site arrangement, such regulations may be modified or determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
   (G)   Multiple dwelling side yard. For the purpose of side yard regulations, a two-family, a row house, or a multiple dwelling shall be considered as one building occupying one lot. When more than one structure is involved on one zoning lot, the above requirement shall not negate the formula contained in this chapter, pertaining to the distance spacing for multiple dwellings.
   (H)   Porches. An open, unenclosed, covered porch or paved terrace may project into a front and/or rear yard for a distance not exceeding six feet.
   (I)   Projections into yards. Architectural features, not including vertical projections, may extend or project into a required side yard not more than two inches for each one foot of width of such side yard; and may extend or project into a required front yard or rear yard not more than three feet, except porches.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)
§ 155.083 REQUIRED SITE DEVELOPMENT.
   (A)   The purpose and intent if this section is to provide for minimum site development improvements required for new uses, addition to an existing use, the erection of any building, the re-occupancy of an existing building or a change of use. The required site improvements are for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
   (B)   New uses, additions to an existing use, erection of any building. In all zoning districts except for single-family detached dwellings in the R-1A through R-1C, Single One-Family Districts and mobile home parks in the RM District, the following site development standards shall be complied with:
      (1)   Site plan review procedures (§ 155.286);
      (2)   Required parking and off-street loading requirements (§§ 155.077 through 155.079);
      (3)   Landscaping requirements (§ 155.073);
      (4)   Buffering requirements (§ 155.074);
      (5)   Special condition use standards (Article 6);
      (6)   Area, height, density, bulk, and placement regulations (Article 4);
      (7)   Accessory building regulations (§ 155.072(A));
      (8)   Exterior lighting (§ 155.164(D));
      (9)   Other development regulations and requirements in this section and other applicable ordinances.
      (10)   Mobile home parks in the RM District shall be subject to § 121.40.
   (C)   Re-occupancy of an existing building, a change of use, or a change in tenants. In all zoning districts except for single-family detached dwellings in the R-1A through R-1C Single One-Family districts and mobile home parks in the RM District, the following site development standards shall be complied with whenever occupancy permits or re-occupancy permits in §§ 155.284(B) and (C) are required.
      (1)   A plot plan as required in § 155.283 shall be provided to the Planning and Economic Development (P&ED) Department. The P&ED Department will review the plot plan and shall ensure compliance with the zoning ordinance.
      (2)   Off-street parking space layout standards, construction and maintenance shall be required in accordance with §§ 155.077 through 155.079.
      (3)   Compliance with buffer requirements in § 155.074 shall be required.
      (4)   Public sidewalks shall be provided along all public street rights-of-way.
      (5)   Compliance with sign requirements in accordance with Article 12 shall be required.
      (6)   Landscaping shall be required as specified in § 155.073. If there is insufficient area on the site to fully comply with § 155.073, then compliance shall be to the extent to which the existing site characteristics allow.
      (7)   The Zoning Board of Appeals may permit a reasonable time schedule to be developed between the petitioner and the city in complying with the necessary improvements to the property.
      (8)   In the Town Center District, compliance with the site design requirements, in accordance with § 155.049 shall be required.
(Ord. 828, passed 12-7-09; Am. Ord. passed 2-20-17)
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