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CODE OF ORDINANCE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
SUPPLEMENT RECORD
CHAPTER 1 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 2 CHARTER
CHAPTER 3 BOUNDARIES
CHAPTER 4 MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 6 CITY ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 7 FISCAL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 8 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
CHAPTER 9 URBAN RENEWAL
CHAPTER 15 MAYOR
CHAPTER 16 MAYOR PRO TEM
CHAPTER 17 CITY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 18 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 19 FINANCE DIRECTOR
CHAPTER 20 CITY ATTORNEY
CHAPTER 21 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CHAPTER 22 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAPTER 23 BOARD OF APPEALS
CHAPTER 24 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
CHAPTER 25 PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMISSION
CHAPTER 26 PARK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 27 SUGAR CREEK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
CHAPTER 28 TRIUMPH PARK
CHAPTER 30 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 35 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 40 PUBLIC PEACE
CHAPTER 41 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 42 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
CHAPTER 45 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND INTOXICATION
CHAPTER 46 MINORS
CHAPTER 47 CAMPING
CHAPTER 50 NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 51 JUNK AND JUNK VEHICLES
CHAPTER 52 NOISE CONTROL
CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
CHAPTER 56 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
CHAPTER 57 URBAN CHICKENS
CHAPTER 60 ADMINISTRATION OF TRAFFIC CODE
CHAPTER 61 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
CHAPTER 62 GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 63 SPEED REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 64 TURNING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 65 STOP OR YIELD REQUIRED
CHAPTER 66 LOAD AND WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
CHAPTER 67 PEDESTRIANS
CHAPTER 68 PARKING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 70 TRAFFIC CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 75 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES
CHAPTER 76 BICYCLE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 77 SKATEBOARDS
CHAPTER 80 ABANDONED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 90 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 91 WATER METERS
CHAPTER 92 WATER RATES
CHAPTER 93 WATER WELL PROTECTION
CHAPTER 95 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 96 BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 97 ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 98 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
CHAPTER 99 CONNECTION FEE DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 100 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY
CHAPTER 101 ILLICIT DISCHARGE TO STORM SEWER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 102 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 103 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 104 REGULATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER, COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER AND HAULED WASTE
CHAPTER 105 SOLID WASTE CONTROL
CHAPTER 106 COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
CHAPTER 107 MANDATORY RECYCLING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 110 NATURAL GAS SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES
CHAPTER 111 ELECTRIC ENERGY FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 112 CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 115 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND UTILITY INSTALLATION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 120 LIQUOR LICENSES AND WINE AND BEER PERMITS
CHAPTER 121 CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PERMITS
CHAPTER 122 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
CHAPTER 123 PAWNBROKERS
CHAPTER 124 MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
CHAPTER 135 STREET USE AND MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 136 SIDEWALK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 137 VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETS
CHAPTER 138 NAMING OF STREETS
CHAPTER 140 CONTROLLED ACCESS FACILITIES
CHAPTER 145 MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES
CHAPTER 150 TREES
CHAPTER 151 TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS
CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 156 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL CODE
CHAPTER 160 SITE AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 161 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 166 ZONING REGULATIONS ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 167 ZONING REGULATIONS SIGNS
CHAPTER 168 ZONING REGULATIONS PARKING AND LOADING
CHAPTER 169 ZONING REGULATIONS DISTRICT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 170 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 175 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 176 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS PLATTING PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 177 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 178 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
CHAPTER 179 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ON COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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169.21   K-MF-STACKED HIGH KETTLESTONE MULTI-FAMILY STACKED HIGH DISTRICT.
The K-MF-Stacked High District is intended and designed to provide certain areas of the Kettlestone development with high density residential units in a row house or condominium type setting. Units may be located on individual lots (for horizontally attached buildings) or on a common association lot under a condominium regime. Buildings should be three to five stories in height, placed close to the street and include front porches. Garages should be located in a manner to reduce their public visibility and impact. The
K-MF-Stacked High zoning designation is reserved for those properties located within the adopted Kettlestone District Boundary Map of the Kettlestone Design Guidelines document identifying areas for residential, commercial, office, and mixed uses.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the K-MF-Stacked High District.
   A.   Row dwellings or townhomes consisting of no less than eight dwelling units in one building or attached structure.
   B.   Multiple-family dwellings intended for rental (apartments) or owner occupancy (condominiums) of no less than eight dwelling units in one building or attached structure.
   C.   Nursing, convalescent, and retirement homes.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Private garage or carport.
   B.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.
   C.   Home occupations as permitted in and as limited by Section 165.11.
   D.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
Lot Area
No minimum requirement
Lot Width
No minimum requirement
Front Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses.
20 feet minimum for accessory structures
Side Yards
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Rear Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Principal Building Separation
10 feet
Accessory Building Separation
30 feet between principal building and accessory building
Minimum Height
Principal building – 3 stories
Maximum Height
Principal building – 5 stories
Accessory building – 1 story
Density
15 dwelling units per acre minimum
24 dwelling units per acre maximum
Minimum Floor Area
600 square feet per unit
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. A minimum of two parking spaces per unit is required plus one visitor space per five units.
5.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structure, or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
6.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and the adopted Kettlestone Design Guidelines.
169.22   K-MU KETTLESTONE MIXED USE DISTRICT.
The K-MU District is intended and designed to provide certain areas of the Kettlestone development with buildings that include a combination of residential, retail, and office uses. Retail or service businesses are typically located on the first floor with office and residential dwelling units located on the upper floors. All buildings should include a residential component. Stand-alone businesses with drive-throughs, such as banks, restaurants, coffee shops, and drug stores are prohibited. The K-MU zoning designation is reserved for those properties located within the adopted Kettlestone District Boundary Map of the Kettlestone Design Guidelines document identifying areas for residential, commercial, office, and mixed uses.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the K-MU District.
   A.   Multi-family residential dwellings (apartments or condominiums).
   B.   Retail businesses and service establishments such as:
      (1)   Retail sales stores including drug stores, bakeries and grocery stores (outdoor storage is prohibited but limited outdoor display may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process).
      (2)   Personal service businesses such as hair and beauty salons, dry-cleaners and launderettes, shoe and watch repair shops.
      (3)   Hotels and Motels.
      (4)   Restaurants and Coffee Shops: dine-in, carry-out and drive-through.
      (5)   Stand-alone restaurant and coffee shop buildings are prohibited. All restaurant uses must be contained within and part of a larger building. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process.
      (6)   Places of assembly such as churches, other places of worship, public and private schools, civic uses and fraternal lodges.
      (7)   Child care centers and nursery schools.
   C.   Office uses such as:
      (1)   Medical clinics, group medical centers, or the office of a doctor, dentist, osteopath, or similar profession.
      (2)   Business and professional offices including the following: law, engineering, real estate, insurance, banks, financial services, and similar uses.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Private garage or carport.
   B.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.
   C.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
Lot Area
No minimum requirement
Lot Width
No minimum requirement
Front Yard
No minimum and a maximum of 20 feet for principal permitted uses.
20 feet minimum for accessory structures
Side Yards
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Rear Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Principal Building Separation
No minimum
Accessory Building Separation
30 feet between principal building and accessory building
Minimum Height
Principal building – 2 stories
Maximum Height
Principal building – 5 stories
Accessory building – 1 story
Floor Area Ratio
0.80
Maximum Density
30 dwelling units per acre
Minimum Floor Area
600 square feet per dwelling unit
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. Two spaces per unit and one space per 250 square feet of retail and office uses.
5.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 15 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structure, or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
6.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and the adopted Kettlestone Design Guidelines.
169.23   K-RN KETTLESTONE RETAIL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT.
The K-RN District is intended and designed to provide certain areas of the Kettlestone development with smaller scale retail that is in closer proximity to residential uses which provides a limited amount of daily, short trip retail needs of the adjoining residential area. The K-RN zoning designation is reserved for those properties located within the adopted Kettlestone District Boundary Map of the Kettlestone Design Guidelines document identifying areas for residential, commercial, office, and mixed uses.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the K-RN District.
   A.   Retail businesses and service establishments, contained within single-tenant building that is no larger than 20,000 square feet of total gross floor area, or multi-tenant building that is no larger than 50,000 square feet of total gross floor area, such as:
      (1)   Retail sales stores including drug stores, bakeries and grocery stores (outdoor storage is prohibited but limited outdoor display may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process).
      (2)   Personal service businesses such as hair and beauty salons, dry-cleaners and launderettes, shoe and watch repair shops.
      (3)   Restaurants and coffee shops: dine-in, carry-out and drive-through.
      (4)   Outdoor seating areas may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process.
      (5)   Child care centers and nursery schools.
   B.   Office uses such as:
      (1)   Medical clinics, group medical centers, or the office of a doctor, dentist, osteopath, or similar profession.
      (2)   Business and professional offices including the following: law, engineering, real estate, insurance, banks, financial services and similar uses.
   C.   Consumer fireworks sales.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Private garage or carport.
   B.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.
   C.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
Lot Area
No minimum requirement
Lot Width
No minimum requirement
Front Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses.
20 feet minimum for accessory structures
Side Yards
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Rear Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Principal Building Separation
25 feet
Accessory Building Separation
25 feet between principal building and accessory building
Maximum Height
Principal building – 2 stories
Accessory building – 1 story
Floor Area Ratio
0.25
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. One space per 250 square feet of retail and office uses. Spaces for all other uses shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.
5.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structure, or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
6.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and the adopted Kettlestone Design Guidelines.
(Section 169.23 – Ord. 3071 – Apr. 23 Supp.)
169.24   K-RC KETTLESTONE RETAIL COMMUNITY DISTRICT.
The K-RC District is intended and designed to provide certain areas of the Kettlestone development with retail areas that are larger scale than retail neighborhood and are located within closer proximity to employment centers to provide a greater range of retail services for a wider population area. The K-RC zoning designation is reserved for those properties located within the adopted Kettlestone District Boundary Map of the Kettlestone Design Guidelines document identifying areas for residential, commercial, office, and mixed uses.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the K-RC District.
   A.   Retail businesses and service establishments, contained within single-or multi-tenant building that is no larger than 50,000 square feet of total gross floor area, such as:
      (1)   Retail sales stores including drug stores, bakeries, and grocery stores (outdoor storage is prohibited but limited outdoor display may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process).
      (2)   Personal service businesses such as hair and beauty salons, dry-cleaners and launderettes, shoe and watch repair shops.
      (3)   Restaurants and coffee shops: dine-in, carry-out and drive-through. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process.
      (4)   Bars, cocktail lounges, taverns, or saloons. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process.
      (5)   Convenience stores, gas stations, car washes, automobile repair and service businesses, excluding body repair and painting.
      (6)   Places of assembly such as churches, other places of worship, public and private schools, civic uses, and fraternal lodges.
      (7)   Child care centers and nursery schools.
      (8)   Commercial swimming pools, skating rinks, golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, drive-in theaters, and similar recreational uses and facilities.
      (9)   Animal hospitals and veterinaries.
      (10)   Hotels and motels.
   B.   Office uses such as:
      (1)   Medical clinics, group medical centers, or the office of a doctor, dentist, osteopath, or similar profession.
      (2)   Business and professional offices including the following: law, engineering, real estate, insurance, banks, financial services, and similar uses.
   C.   Consumer fireworks sales.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Private garage or carport.
   B.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.
   C.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
Lot Area
No minimum requirement
Lot Width
No minimum requirement
Front Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses.
20 feet minimum for accessory structures
Side Yards
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Rear Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Principal Building Separation
25 feet
Accessory Building Separation
25 feet between principal building and accessory building
Maximum Height
Principal building – 4 stories
Accessory building – 1 story
Floor Area Ratio
0.35
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. One space per 250 square feet of retail and office uses. Spaces for all other uses shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.
5.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structure, or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
6.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and the adopted Kettlestone Design Guidelines.
(Section 169.24 – Ord. 3071 – Apr. 23 Supp.)
169.25   K-RR KETTLESTONE RETAIL REGIONAL DISTRICT.
The K-RR District is intended and designed to provide certain areas of the Kettlestone development with retail areas intended to be large scale, including large box retailers, and located in high traffic, high visibility areas to provide retail services for the entire community and regional area. The K-RR zoning designation is reserved for those properties located within the adopted Kettlestone District Boundary Map of the Kettlestone Design Guidelines document identifying areas for residential, commercial, office, and mixed uses.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the K-RR District.
   A.   Retail businesses and service establishments such as:
      (1)   Retail sales stores including drug stores, bakeries and grocery stores (outdoor storage is prohibited but limited outdoor display may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process).
      (2)   Hotels and Motels.
      (3)   Personal service businesses such as hair and beauty salons, dry-cleaners and launderettes, shoe and watch repair shops.
      (4)   Restaurants and coffee shops: dine-in, carry-out and drive-through.
      (5)   Outdoor seating areas may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process.
      (6)   Bars, cocktail lounges, taverns, or saloons. Outdoor seating areas may be permitted as part of the site plan approval process.
      (7)   Convenience stores, gas stations, car washes, automobile repair and service businesses, excluding body repair and painting.
      (8)   Places of assembly such as churches, other places of worship, public and private schools, civic uses, and fraternal lodges.
      (9)   Child care centers and nursery schools.
      (10)   Commercial swimming pools, skating rinks, golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, drive-in theaters, and similar recreational uses and facilities.
      (11)   Animal hospitals and veterinaries.
   B.   Office uses such as:
      (1)   Medical clinics, group medical centers, or the office of a doctor, dentist, osteopath, or similar profession.
      (2)   Business and professional offices including the following: law, engineering, real estate, insurance, banks, financial services, and similar uses.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Private garage or carport.
   B.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.
   C.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
Lot Area
No minimum requirement
Lot Width
No minimum requirement
Front Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses.
20 feet minimum for accessory structures
Side Yards
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Rear Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Principal Building Separation
25 feet
Accessory Building Separation
25 feet between principal building and accessory building
Maximum Height
Principal building – 8 stories
Accessory building – 1 story
Floor Area Ratio
0.35
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. One space per 250 square feet of retail and office uses. Spaces for all other uses shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.
5.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structure, or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
6.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and the adopted Kettlestone Design Guidelines.
(Section 169.25 – Ord. 3071 – Apr. 23 Supp.)
169.26   K-OF KETTLESTONE OFFICE DISTRICT.
The K-OF District is intended and designed to provide certain areas of the Kettlestone development with professional office uses consisting of single or multi-tenant buildings that are one or more stories tall. Sites should be well landscaped and buildings should have a high level of exterior finish to promote a professional image. The K-OF zoning designation is reserved for those properties located within the adopted Kettlestone District Boundary Map of the Kettlestone Design Guidelines document identifying areas for residential, commercial, office and mixed uses.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the K-OF District.
   A.   Office uses such as:
      (1)   Business and professional offices including the following: law, engineering, real estate, insurance, accounting, bookkeeping, finance, banking (including retail banks with drive-throughs), stock brokerage, and uses of a like or similar nature.
      (2)   The office of a doctor, dentist, osteopath, chiropractor, optometrist, chiropodist, or similar profession.
      (3)   Clinics or group medical centers, including dental clinics, but not including animal clinics or animal hospitals.
      (4)   Hospitals, libraries, funeral homes, and mortuaries.
      (5)   Office buildings serving the management, research, design, marketing and production needs of the general business community.
   B.   The low-intensity commercial service uses, intended primarily to serve the occupants and patrons of the Kettlestone Office District, shall be permitted within a building, housing a use permitted above:
      (1)   Office supply stores.
      (2)   Computer and electronic equipment sales and service stores.
      (3)   Drug stores.
      (4)   Gift shops.
      (5)   Restaurants and coffee shops (not including drive-through restaurants and coffee shops).
      (6)   Travel agencies.
   C.   Places of assembly such as churches, other places of worship, public and private schools, civic uses, and fraternal lodges.
   D.   Consumer fireworks sales.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Private garage or carport.
   B.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.
   C.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
Lot Area
No minimum requirement
Lot Width
No minimum requirement
Front Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses.
20 feet minimum for accessory structures
Side Yards
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Rear Yard
No minimum for principal permitted uses unless adjacent to adjoining single-family, in which case the minimum setback shall be 50 feet.
5 feet for accessory structures.
Principal Building Separation
25 feet
Accessory Building Separation
25 feet between principal building and accessory building
Minimum Height
Principal building under 15,000 square feet – 1 story
Principal building over 15,000 square feet – 2 stories
Maximum Height
Principal building – 8 stories
Accessory building – 1 story
Floor Area Ratio
0.35
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. One space per 250 square feet of retail and office uses. Spaces for all other uses shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.
5.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 25 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structure, or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
6.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and the adopted Kettlestone Design Guidelines.
(Section 169.26 – Ord. 3071 – Apr. 23 Supp.)
169.27   M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
The M-1 District is intended and designed to provide for increased flexibility in the location of certain manufacturing, distribution, technology, and industrial uses while maintaining protection for nearby residential districts. It allows selected industries of a non-nuisance character to locate in areas within reasonable proximity of residential uses. The M-1 District is characterized by large lots, with landscaped grounds and ample provisions for off-street parking and loading spaces, and structures generally one or two stories in height.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the M-1 District; provided, however, all manufacturing, assembling, compounding, processing, packaging, or other comparable treatment, including storage of any and all materials and equipment, shall take place within completely enclosed buildings, except for parked motor vehicles and off-street parking and loading, as required by Chapter 168 of this Code of Ordinances. No dwelling or dwelling unit is permitted except those for employees having duties in connection with any premises requiring them to live on said premises, including families of such employees when living with them. In addition, all open areas not used for off-street parking or loading shall be planted with grass, shrubs and trees, properly maintained, and kept free from refuse and debris.
   A.   Greenhouses.
   B.   Mini warehouses, self storage.
   C.   Any of the following commercial, retail, or services uses:
         Animal hospital
         Bakeries or bakery outlets
         Bicycle shops, sales and repairs
         Bowling alley
         Car wash
         Clubs, lodges, and churches
         Collection office for public utility
         Commercial entertainment such as: swimming pools, skating rinks, golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, movie theatres, and similar recreational uses and facilities
         Dance studios, gymnastics, martial arts, and other similar facilities
         Funeral homes and mortuaries
         Furniture store
         Garage for general motor vehicle repair or auto body repair
         Hardware store
         Paint/wallpaper store
         Funeral homes and mortuaries
         Household appliances – sales and repair
         Launderettes and dry cleaning establishments
         Meat market
         Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning shops
         Printing shops
         Truck stops
         Wholesale display and sales room
         Recreational vehicle parks
   D.   Assembly of small electrical appliances, instruments, and devices.
   E.   Commercial trade schools.
   F.   Compounding and packaging of drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries.
   G.   Consumer fireworks sales.
   H.   Indoor shooting facilities.
   I.   Research and technology businesses such as laboratories, data centers, call centers, and information technology support and supply which may require a combination of office and flex space to accommodate storage, warehousing, or testing.
   J.   Manufacturing, assembling, compounding, processing, packaging, or other comparable treatment of the following:
         Bakery goods, candy and food products.
         Cameras and other photographic equipment.
         Electric and neon signs, outdoor advertising signs.
         Musical instruments, toys, novelties, and rubber and metal hand stamps.
         Pottery and other ceramic products using only previously pulverized clay, and kilns fired only by electricity or gas.
         Products from the following previously prepared materials: bone, canvas, cellophane, cloth, rope, cord, twine, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, cardboard, plastics, natural and synthetic rubber, precious or semi-precious metals or stones, shells, textiles, tobacco, wax, wood, yarns, light metal mesh, pipe, rods, strips or wire.
         Small precision instruments, such as barometers, clocks, watches and compasses.
   K.   Printing, lithographing or film processing plants.
   L.   Radio and television broadcasting stations and studios, but not including antennas or towers.
   M.   Warehouses for storage of merchandise or material in connection with the uses permitted in this district only.
   N.   Heliports.
   O.   A light metal fabrication facility – fabrication of metal using modern technology, such as lasers and computer numerically controlled equipment, and in which there is no heavy type of processing such as punch presses, stamping, shearing, casting, forging, or iron workers. Within 30 feet of the structure containing such facility, noise shall not, at any time, exceed 65 decibels.
2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.
   A.   Accessory uses of land or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to any of the above principal uses.
   B.   Dwellings for watchman or caretaker.
   C.   Employee cafeteria or other food concession in conjunction with permitted uses.
3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19.
 
Front Yard
30 feet.
Side Yard
None required except when adjacent to an R or C-1 District or street right-of-way line, a side yard of 40 feet shall be required.
Rear Yard
30 feet, unless the rear lot line adjoins a railroad right-of-way, in which case, none required.
Maximum Height
40 feet, except that radio communication towers constructed in compliance with Chapter 151 of this Code of Ordinances may not exceed 45 feet in height.
Maximum Number of Stories
3 stories
 
4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.
5.   Site and Building Design Standards Requirements. Buildings should be designed according to Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances and provide architectural interest indicative of the varying uses internal to the building as illustrated in the adopted Architectural Design Example Book.
6.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 15 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structures or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
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