The following standards shall apply to development in the B-3 Zoning District:
A. Historic Character: The design of all new buildings and the design of existing buildings that are expanded in gross floor area by twenty percent (20%) or more shall be compatible with the historic architecture of Sidney. Compatible design includes, but is not limited to, the use of false fronts, and the type of ground floor windows typically used on historic buildings in Sidney. Acceptable exterior building materials traditionally used on historic buildings in Sidney, shall be encouraged. The historic character will be established in the "Main Street" program and is herein incorporated as part of this district.
B. Screening: Service areas associated with non-residential uses, such as dumpsters, and parking lots larger than ten (10) parking spaces shall be screened from adjoining residential uses with a solid fence or vegetation at least six feet (6') in height.
C. Sidewalk: Continuous sidewalks shall be provided across the street fronts of property and shall connect to the existing or proposed sidewalk system. Corner and reverse frontage lots shall provide sidewalks on all sides of the property fronting a street. All new and existing structures meeting the requirements in subsection 11-18-7E, "Pedestrian Access", of this title shall provide sidewalks including ADA standards.
D. Fences, Front Setback: Fences shall not exceed seventy two inches (72") in height. Fencing located in the required setback area shall not exceed thirty six inches (36") in height. Solid fencing must be used when commercial uses are adjacent to residential uses. It shall always be the responsibility of the commercial use to provide screening adjacent to residential uses.
E. Yard: Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed by any structure, including the roof overhang and shall have a minimum of ten percent (10%) of landscaped area.
F. Accessory Structures: Accessory structures that are incidental to the primary use are permitted and may include garages, shacks, sheds or similar storage areas. Accessory structures shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') from any rear property line and/or building used for residential purposes on the same or adjoining property and shall not be located in required setbacks. Accessory structures shall not exceed the primary building height. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)