(A) Purpose. District O-P is intended to provide for low to moderate intensity office and professional uses which provide a service rather than sell products. The uses in this district should not have an adverse effect on adjacent residential areas nor create excessive amounts of traffic. All uses are to be conducted within an enclosed building.
(B) Principal uses.
(1) Administrative offices;
(2) Business and commercial schools;
(3) Financial institutions;
(4) Governmental buildings and uses;
(5) Medical and dental clinics and offices;
(6) Radio, TV stations, excluding towers;
(7) Schools and studios for art, dancing, drama, music, photography and for any business and commercial service; and
(8) Veterinary clinics where all activities are conducted within a totally enclosed building.
(C) Accessory uses.
(1) Paved automobile parking lots incidental to the principal use;
(2) Any accessory use customarily related to a principal use authorized in this district such a pharmacy, optical company or eating establishment which is established for the convenience of the occupants and clients of the primary use and is also located within the same building;
(3) Other uses which are subordinate to and incidental to the principal use; and
(4) Signs, advertising services provided on the same premises.
(D) Area and height regulations.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage by structures | 40% |
Maximum lot coverage by structures, driveways and parking | 90% |
Minimum distance between detached structures | 12 feet |
Minimum front yard | 25 feet |
Minimum lot area | 6,000 square feet |
Minimum lot depth | None |
Minimum lot width | None |
Minimum rear yard | 15 feet |
If adjacent to any district zoned for residential uses | 15 feet or 10% of depth of lot, whichever is greater |
Minimum side yard | 10 feet |
If adjacent to any district zoned for residential uses | 15 feet |
(E) Parking requirements. Off-street parking in this district shall be provided in accordance with § 160.081 of this chapter.
(F) Screening requirements. Screening in accordance with § 160.084 of this chapter is required along side and rear lot lines when these lot lines are adjacent to any district zoned for residential uses.
(G) Landscape requirements. See § 160.088 of this chapter.
(H) Building regulations. Each exterior facade elevation for all floors shall consist of a minimum of 80% brick, stone or masonry exclusive of doors, windows and window walls unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board (reference § 160.087 of this chapter).
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-28) (Ord. 06-42, passed 12-6-2006)