The following specific development regulations apply in the R Riverfront District.
(A) Open porches and decks. Single-story open porches and decks may be constructed up to within five feet of the front property line, so long as at least one-half of the front yard area is maintained as open space.
(B) Accessory structures. Detached accessory structures within the District shall comply with § 155.027(D).
(C) Building exteriors.
(1) At least 90% of the exterior wall covering material of such building facade shall consist of brick or stone; ceramic tile; burnished or textured concrete block; horizontal or vertical wood, vinyl, steel or composite lap siding; or natural or synthetic stucco. The use of smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal, corrugated fiberglass or untextured concrete block shall not be an acceptable wall material to meet the requirements of this division (C).
(2) No more than 10% of any building facade may be covered in an unapproved material.
(E) Sidewalks. Within one year of the date on which a change of occupancy or use occurs on a parcel, a public sidewalk shall be constructed along the street line of the property. If a sidewalk exists, within one year of the change of occupancy or use, the existing sidewalk shall be repaired or replaced to meet current city sidewalk standards.
(F) Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting shall be designed and installed so as to cast light only on the property where the light is located. Exterior lighting shall not be directly visible from above.
(G) Landscaping. On lots that are being used for commercial purposes, at least one-half of the front yard area will be planted with vegetation consisting of ivy, vines, flowering plants, shrubs or bushes, grasses and other similar perennials and annuals. Such plantings are not to exceed four feet in height. On corner lots, only one front yard area will be required to supply a landscaped area.
(H) Signs. The maximum area for a commercial on-premises freestanding or wall sign is 10% of the building facade. Freestanding ground signs are limited to a maximum height of ten feet.
(Prior Code, § 9-10A-5) (Ord. 723, passed 7-18-2011)