In addition to all other regulations as specified in this title, the following provisions shall be adhered to:
(A) Conversion of dwellings to more units. A residence may not be converted to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units unless:
(1) The yard dimensions still meet the yard dimensions required by this title for new structures in that district;
(2) The lot area per dwelling unit equals the lot area requirements for new structures as prescribed by the most current edition of the Uniform Building Code;
(3) The floor area per dwelling unit is not reduced to less than that which is required for new construction in that district as prescribed by the most current edition of the Uniform Building Code; and
(4) The conversion is in compliance with all other relevant codes and ordinances.
(B) Temporary buildings. Temporary buildings, construction trailers, equipment, and materials used in conjunction with construction work only may be permitted in any district during the period construction work is in progress, but such temporary facilities shall be removed upon completion of the construction work. Storage of such facilities or equipment beyond the completion date of the project shall require a zoning permit authorized by the Administrator.
(C) Parking and storage of certain vehicles. Any automobile body which is not properly and currently licensed and is not in operating condition or has not been used for a period of six months or more, whether left on public or private property, and which is offensive to the sight of the community, neighborhood, or to persons passing by on a public thoroughfare, shall be considered as an attractive nuisance, and removed at the request of the City Council, the Commission, or city law enforcement official. If not removed, the city may remove same at the owner’s expense.
(D) Required trash areas. All trash and/or garbage collection areas for commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential uses shall be enclosed on at least three sides by a solid wall or fence of at least four feet in height or within an enclosed building or trash and/or garbage collection dumpster. Adequate vehicular access to and from such area or areas for collection of trash and/or garbage shall be required, as determined by the Administrator, and shall be provided.
(E) Architectural conformity.
(1) It is recognized that the existing structures found in Zones R-0 and GC have historical value and that it is in the best interest to preserve and maintain this historical setting. Therefore, all construction in Zones R-0 and GC will be of a nature that will blend with and not detract from the period architecture in these zones. Metal buildings of any nature in these zones are to be discouraged and prohibited unless designed in such a manner, so as to blend with existing structures.
(Prior Code, § 13-7-3) (Ord. 468, passed 4-15-1980)