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ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
CHAPTER 150: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 151: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 152: FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 153: SIGNS
CHAPTER 154: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 155: ZONING
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 155.255 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Rules for computing number of parking spaces. In computing the number of parking spaces required for each of the uses herein described, the following rules shall govern.
      (1)   FLOOR AREA shall mean the gross floor area of the specific use.
      (2)   Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.
      (3)   The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature.
      (4)   Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of this chapter is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase of 10% or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of this chapter is enlarged to the extent of 50% or more in floor area or in the area used, said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
      (5)   In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
   (B)   Parking requirements based on use. In all districts, there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered
(except as provided in division (A) above) off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following requirements:
      (1)   Residential use requirements.
 
Manufactured homes
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
Multiple-family dwellings
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
Single-family dwellings
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
 
      (2)   Nonresidential use requirements.
Barber and beauty shops
2 parking spaces per barber or beauty chair
Bowling alley
5 parking spaces for each alley
Business or professional office, studio or bank
3 parking spaces plus 1 additional parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area over 500
Child day care center
1 storage space for loading and unloading children per every 3 children based on the center’s child capacity plus 1 parking space for every employee
Church or other place of worship
1 parking space for each 4 seats in the main auditorium
Community center, library, museum or art gallery
10 parking spaces, plus 1 additional space for each 300 square feet of floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet. If an auditorium is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted from the total, and additional parking provided on the basis of 1 space for each 4 seats that it contains
Dance hall, assembly or exhibition hall without fixed seats
1 parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area used therefor
Drive-in banks
8 storage spaces per every teller window designed to serve drive-in patrons to be provided in the approach lane to each drive-in window or in a common reservoir storage area; provided it does not interfere with other required off-street parking, plus 1 parking space per every 3 employees
Drive-in cleaners and other similar drive-in facilities not herein specified
3 storage spaces for every drive-in window designed to serve drive-in patrons to be provided in the approach lane to each service window or in a common reservoir storage area; provided it does not interfere with other off-street parking, plus 1 parking space per every 3 employees
Furniture or appliance store, hardware store, wholesale establishments, machinery or equipment sales and service, clothing or shoe repair or service shop
3 parking spaces plus 1 additional parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area
Gasoline service station
2 parking spaces per each service stall, (a service stall being an area for vehicles maintenance not including washing stalls or areas for pumping gasoline) plus 2 spaces for employees
Hospital
4 parking spaces, plus 1 additional parking space for each 4 beds
Hotel
1 parking space for each 2 sleeping rooms or suites plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of commercial floor area contained therein
Laundromats and self-service dry cleaning establishments
1 parking space per every 2 washing and/or dry cleaning machines
Manufacturing or industrial establishment, research or testing laboratory, creamery, bottling plant, warehouse, printing or plumbing shop, or similar establishment
1 parking space for each 2 employees on the maximum working shift, plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith, but not less than 1 parking space for each 600 square feet of floor area
Medical professional services (medical or dental clinics and offices)
1 parking space per every 200 square feet of gross floor area
Mortuary or funeral home
1 parking space for each 50 square feet of floor space in slumber rooms, parlors or individual funeral service rooms
Motor vehicle salesrooms and used car lots
1 parking space for each 800 square feet of sales floor or lot area
Offices of non-medical professional services and financial institutions (financial and business offices, banks, offices of lawyers, architects, engineers and the like)
1 parking space per every 300 square feet of gross floor area
Private dub, lodge, country club or golf club
1 parking space for each 150 square feet of floor area or for every 5 members, whichever is greater
Restaurant, night club, café or similar recreation or amusement establishment
1 parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area
Retail store or personal service establishment, except as otherwise specified herein
1 parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area
Rooming or boarding house:
1 parking space for each 2 sleeping rooms
Sanitarium, convalescent homes home for the aged or similar institution
1 parking space for each 6 beds
School, elementary
1 parking space for each 10 seats in the auditorium or main assembly room or 1 space for each classroom, whichever is greater
School, secondary
1 parking space for each 8 seats in the main auditorium or 3 spaces for each classroom, whichever is greater
Supermarkets, convenience grocery stores or self-service food stores containing over 2,500 square feet of gross floor area
1 parking space per every 150 square feet of gross floor area
Theater, auditorium (except school), sports arena, stadium or gymnasium
1 parking space for each 4 seats or bench seating spaces
Tourist home, cabin or motel
1 parking space for each sleeping room or suite
Vehicular washing facilities
3 storage spaces per every washing stall to be provided in the approach lane to each washing stall
Warehousing, manufacturing and industrial concerns with retail business on premises
1 parking space per every 300 square feet of gross floor area
 
   (C)   Location of parking spaces. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building served, except as follows.
      (1)   Where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located not to exceed 300 feet from an institutional building served and not to exceed 500 feet from any other nonresidential building served.
      (2)   Not more than 50% of the parking spaces required for: theaters, bowling alleys, dance halls, night clubs or cafés, and not more than 80% of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium may be provided and used by: banks, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed in the former; provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified below.
      (3)   In any case, where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served, or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes, shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the City Attorney and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.
   (D)   Minimum dimension for off-street parking.
      (1)   Ninety-degree angle parking. Each parking space shall be not less than nine feet wide nor less than 19 feet in length. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than 24 feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
      (2)   Sixty-degree angle parking. Each parking space shall be not less than ten feet wide perpendicular to the parking angle nor less than 19 feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than 22 feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
      (3)   Forty-five-degree angle parking. Each parking space shall be not less than 12 feet wide perpendicular to the parking angle, nor less than 19 feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than 20 feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
      (4)   Alley parking. When off-street parking facilities are located adjacent to a public alley, the width of said alley may be assumed to be a portion of the maneuvering space requirement.
      (5)   Additional parking space. Where off-street parking facilities are provided in excess of the minimum amounts herein specified, or when off-street parking facilities are provided but not required, they shall comply with the minimum requirements for parking and maneuvering space herein specified.
   (E)   Off-street loading space. Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, manufacturing, storage, warehousing, hotel, mortuary or any other use similarly involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise, shall provide and maintain on the same premises loading space in accordance with the following requirements.
      (1)   In District B-2, one loading space for the first 5,000 to 15,000 square feet of floor area in the building and one additional loading space for each 15,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of floor area in excess of 15,000 square feet.
      (2)   Each required loading space shall have a minimum area of at least 50 feet in depth, 12 feet in width and with an overhang clearance of not less than 14 feet, exclusive of access, platform or maneuvering area to be used exclusively for loading and unloading or merchandise.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.256 PERMITTED BUILDABLE AREA.
   The principal structure on any lot or parcel of land shall be erected within the area bounded by the building lines established by setback or yard requirements. Accessory structures may be erected within any building line established for the principal structure and in required rear yards as may be otherwise provided in these regulations.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.257 RESTRICTIONS ON PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES.
   All portable and prefabricated structures shall be prohibited in B-1 and B-2 Districts, except where incidental to construction of a principal structure. Within 30 days following completion of said principal structure, all portable and prefabricated structures shall be removed.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.258 VALIDITY OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PERMITS IN CONFLICT WITH THESE REGULATIONS.
   Permits for either the construction of buildings or for the use of land or buildings which have been issued prior to the adoption of this chapter and which are in violation of this chapter shall be declared void unless evidence is shown to establish that substantial expenditures have been made either for the preparation of plans for construction or for preliminary planning. Investment in real property shall not be construed as an expenditure towards construction. Unless actual construction work, including grading and excavation, is underway within six months after the adoption of this chapter, such permit shall become void.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
§ 155.259 STANDARDS FOR PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE BUILDINGS.
   (A)   Minimum square footage of residence. All residential principal structures in the city must be a minimum of 800 square feet of living space. This minimum space requirement pertains to the required space in a dwelling unit, that is zoned Single Family, Mobile Home and Multi-Family District in the city limits.
   (B)   Additional requirements of residences. Other regulations, standards, provisions and procedures shall fall in line with the regular processes of the city and the International Building Code.
   (C)   Exceptions.
      (1)   Special use variance permit. A special use variance permit variance is required to locate any other residential structure in the city.
      (2)   Issuance of permit. In considering the application, the City Council may take into account the proposed location of the home in relation to the present and anticipated land use and development. After review of the application and determining the application and the proposed home, the City Council shall approve or deny that a permit be issued.
   (D)   Penalty. Any person, firm, individual or occupant who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $500, and such and every day's violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense, in case the owner, occupant, firm or individual of any lot or lots or premises under the provisions of this section, the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer of such firm/corporation shall be also severely liable for the penalties herein provided. When two previous warnings have been issued on the same property or firm, individual or occupant within a 12-month period, upon the issuance of a third notice of violation the person, firm, occupant, or individual shall be immediately guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the fines as set out in this section.
(Ord. 2022-06, passed 11-17-2022)
SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS
§ 155.270 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of these provisions is to promote harmonious functional relationships within any development such as the location of activities, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, and visual form, to ensure physical, social and economic compatibility with neighboring developments and conditions, as well as the community at large and to prevent detrimental impact to the natural environment on and off the site by providing for review and evaluation by the city of site plans for all developments of the types listed below. Although certain minimum standards are set forth in this subchapter, such review will permit maximum flexibility in evaluating each plan on its merits and encourage variety and innovation while ensuring privacy and safety on all levels.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000; Ord. 2006-0921, passed 9-21-2006)
§ 155.271 SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.
   Site plans involving any new development or construction may be required to have site plan approval from the City Council. Final City Council approval of site plans, if required, must be achieved prior to issuance of any building permit.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000; Ord. 2006-0921, passed 9-21-2006)
§ 155.272 USES REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW.
   The site plan approval provisions contained herein shall apply to the following uses:
   (A)   All multiple-family dwellings in excess of ten units;
   (B)   All manufactured home parks and recreational vehicle parks; and
   (C)   All commercial and industrial development of one acre or more.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000)
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