(a) Purpose. This district is intended to provide small-scale retail and services on sites in or near residential areas, while having little impact on them. Uses are limited in scope to promote local orientation. Development is intended to be compatible with the scale of surrounding residential areas development through pedestrian-orientation (or limited auto-orientation when the site is adjacent to collector streets)
(b) Uses.
(1) Permitted Uses.
A. Two dwelling units of any combination of dwelling types as defined in Section 1159.05(8), A, C and D, on the upper floor.
B. Professional services limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
C. Retail services limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
D. Personal services limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
E. Child daycare center limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
F. Cultural facilities, including museums, art gallery, library limited to 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
(2) Conditional Uses: The following Conditional Uses are subject to review and regulation in accordance with Chapter 1147.
A. Residential dwelling types as defined in Section 1159.05(8), A, or C or D, on the first floor or basement.
B. Restaurant
C. Professional, retail, personal services, daycare center, cultural facilities that have more than 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
D. Community-Oriented Residential Social Service Facilities (CORSSF's).
E. Shared Housing and Congregate Housing for the Elderly.
F. Government owned and/or operated parks and recreation facilities.
G. Bed and Breakfasts.
H. Open space recreation areas that are privately or publicly owned, such as golf courses, tennis courts, parks, forests, or wildlife preserves.
I. Schools; primary, intermediate, and secondary, both public and private.
J. Places of Worship.
K. Hotel.
L. Animal hospital
M. Extended business hours beyond the hours of operation as permitted.
(c) Site Development Regulations. (unless superseded by Conditional Use Requirements)
(1) Lot requirements.
A. Minimum lot frontage and width: 50 feet
B. No minimum lot size is specified; however, the lot size shall be adequate to provide for parking, access drive spacing, yard space and screening requirements.
(2) Yard Requirements.
A. Minimum front yard depth
20 feet in the Mile Square or the average front yard setback of the block face, whichever is higher.
30 feet outside of the Mile Square.
B. Minimum rear yard depth See table below.
C. Minimum side yard width See table below.
(3) Structural requirements.
A. Maximum building height 35 feet.
Minimum building setback from residential zoned properties | ||
Height of the Building | Lots abutting a side lot line of a residential zoned lot | Lots abutting a rear lot line of a residential zoned lot |
20 feet or less in height | 7.5 feet | 35 feet |
More than 20 feet, but less than 35 feet in height | 10 feet | 40 feet |
(4) Maximum Lot coverage 50 percent
(d) Supplementary Regulations:
(2) The placement of any proposed building shall be consistent with the average setback of the blockface.
(3) Development should preserve the historic character of Oxford while embracing high quality design that complements existing building.
(4) New building shall be designed in style, mass, scale and materials compatible with the surrounding properties.
(5) Addition to an existing building shall be sympathetic to the architectural scale and style of the existing building. The material for the addition shall also be similar and consistent with the existing building.
(6) The maximum pedestrian walking distance from the street to the entrance of the building shall not be more than one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the required front yard setback, or the average front yard setback distance, whichever is larger.
(7) Buffering shall be provided along the property lines adjacent to residential zoned properties. Such buffering shall consist of a solid green or dense green hedge a minimum of six (6) feet tall. Green hedges shall be six (6) feet tall at planting and maintain at least ninety percent (90%) opacity over time.
(8) Hours of operation shall be limited to 8 am to 9 pm, or subject to the approval from the Planning Commission.
(9) All parking shall be located to the side or to the rear of the building. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the frontage upon the street could be used for parking area.
Location of Off-Street Parking
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(Ord. 3611. Passed 1-19-21.)