(a) Civic Center:
(1) The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise, odor, dust, or smoke beyond the premises. In order to minimize any effects of the above, the Planning Commission may require all applicable surface areas to be paved, and impose additional noise reduction measures, including mounding, landscaping and sound barriers, to ensure that the level of noise is less than or the same as the prevailing noise levels of permitted uses in the surrounding area.
(2) Vehicular approaches to the property shall be designed so as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets or roads.
(3) The maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (50%).
(b) Public Park; Recreational Space and Associated Facilities:
(1) The Planning Commission may require active recreation areas to be enclosed by a fence or wall having a height of at least five (5) feet but not exceeding six (6) feet.
(2) The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise, odor, dust or smoke beyond the premises. In order to minimize any effects of the above, the Planning Commission may require all applicable surface areas to be paved, and impose additional noise reduction measures, including mounding, landscaping and sound barriers, to ensure that the level of noise is less than or the same as the prevailing noise levels of permitted uses in the surrounding area.
(3) Public restrooms may be provided and if provided, shall be maintained.
(4) Vehicular approaches to the property shall be designed so as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets or roads.
(5) Only incidental retail uses, such as a snack bar, shall be permitted as an accessory use. Such facility shall be provided for the convenience of customers attending the facility and no sign advertising the retail use shall be permitted.
(6) The Planning Commission may limit the hours of operation to ensure that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses.
(7) The maximum lot coverage shall be twelve percent (12%).
(8) Outdoor activity areas, such as a swimming pools; hiking trails, ball fields; or courts, shall be setback fifty (50) feet from any side or rear lot line. Where exterior lighting of such areas is proposed, the Planning Commission may limit the hours of exterior illumination, given the location of exterior lighting fixtures and their proximity to the adjacent parcels, to ensure that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses.
(9) The scale, massing, and building design of the principal building, if any, shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and the site's environmental conditions.
(c) Places of Worship/church:
(1) Associated uses, such as a convent, shall be located on the same lot as the principal use and comply with the building setback requirements set forth in this Chapter.
(2) The Planning Commission may require all outdoor children's activity areas to be enclosed by a fence or wall having a height of at least five (5) feet but not exceeding six (6) feet.
(3) The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise, odor, dust or smoke beyond the premises. In order to minimize any effects of the above, the Planning Commission may require all applicable surface areas to be paved, and impose additional noise reduction measures, including mounding, landscaping and sound barriers, to ensure that the level of noise is less than or the same as the prevailing noise levels of permitted uses in the surrounding area.
(4) The Planning Commission may limit the hours/days of operation to insure that the use is compatible with surrounding land uses.
(5) Such uses should be located on an arterial or collector street or have direct access to an arterial or collector street to minimize impacts on local streets and residential neighborhoods.
(6) Outdoor activity areas, such as a swimming pools; ball fields; or courts, shall be setback fifty (50) feet from any side or rear lot line. These outdoor activity areas shall be located behind the rear building line. Where exterior lighting of such areas is proposed, the Planning Commission may limit the hours of exterior illumination, given the location of exterior lighting fixtures and their proximity to the adjacent parcels, to ensure that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses.
(7) The scale, massing, and building design of the principal building shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(8) The maximum lot coverage shall be thirty-five percent (35%).
(d) Public Service Facility.
(1) Facilities shall be limited to structures that are essential for the distribution of services to the local area.
(2) Outdoor storage of vehicles and general materials shall be adequately screened from the public street and adjacent properties as determined by the Planning Commission.
(e) Restaurant, Outdoor Dining:
(1) Outdoor seating shall be accessory to the restaurant and shall not be the primary seating for the restaurant.
(2) Outdoor seating areas shall not be located in required setbacks.
(3) Outdoor seating areas shall be required to be enclosed in instances where there is wait staff or alcohol service. Enclosures shall consist of metal railing, wood railing, brick walls, or other suitable material approved by the Planning Commission.
(4) The hours of operation for outdoor seating shall be consistent with the hours of operation of the inside restaurant.
(5) Outdoor seating areas shall be kept clean and litter-free.
(6) Outdoor seating areas, where wait staff does not clear tables, shall provide a trash receptacle that shall be emptied by the restaurant daily. Trash receptacles shall be covered to prevent the spreading of trash.
(7) All tables, chairs, planters, trash receptacles, and other furniture shall be compatible with the architectural character of the adjacent buildings, shall be of quality durable material such as metal or wood, and shall be maintained in good working order and safe condition. During non-business hours, all outdoor furniture and fixtures shall be stored inside the building or properly secured.
(8) A sign stating "No food or beverages beyond this point" shall be posted.
(9) Lighting to serve outdoor seating shall be white in color and shall not project onto adjacent property.
(10) Each conditional use application for outdoor seating shall include a sketch of the premises showing the outdoor seating area and shall be accompanied by pictures and/or materials illustrating the tables, chairs and other fixtures associated with the outdoor seating
(f) School, (Public/private) Elementary/secondary:
(1) The Planning Commission may require all outdoor children's activity areas to be enclosed by a fence or wall having a height of at least five (5) feet but not exceeding six (6) feet.
(2) All activities, programs and other events shall be listed on the application. These activities shall be adequately and properly supervised so as to prevent any hazard and to assure against any disturbance or nuisance to surrounding properties, residents or to the community in general.
(3) The maximum lot coverage is thirty-five percent (35%).
(4) Parking shall be located behind the front line of the principal building. An exception to this requirement may be granted where necessary due to the shallow depth of a parcel, the location of existing mature trees, location of existing parking areas, or other similar circumstances.
(5) Exterior lighting shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(6) Entrances to the site should be minimized and placed in such a way as to maximize safety, maximize efficient traffic circulation, and minimize the impact on any surrounding residential neighborhood.
(7) The scale, massing, and building design of the principal building shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(8) Outdoor activity areas, such as a swimming pools; ball fields; or courts, shall be setback fifty (50) feet from any side or rear lot line. These outdoor activity areas shall be located behind the rear building line. Where exterior lighting of such areas is proposed, the Planning Commission may limit the hours of exterior illumination, given the location of exterior lighting fixtures and their proximity to the adjacent parcels, to ensure that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses.
(9) The proposed use shall not generate excessive noise, odor, dust or smoke beyond the premises. In order to minimize any effects of the above, the Planning Commission may require all applicable surface areas to be paved, and impose additional noise reduction measures, including mounding, landscaping and sound barriers, to ensure that the level of noise is less than or the same as the prevailing noise levels of permitted uses in the surrounding area. In addition, the Planning Commission may limit the hours/days of operation to insure that the use is compatible with surrounding land uses.
(Ord. 2022-32. Passed 9-7-22.)