(A) Authorization. Because funeral homes and mortuaries perform special and necessary services to urban populations, and in recognition of the unique locational and site development characteristics of these functions, the following standards apply:
(B) Site development requirements. The following requirements for site development, together with any other applicable requirements of this chapter, shall be complied with:
(1) Minimum site size. One acre site with a minimum width of 150 feet.
(2) Site location. The proposed site shall front upon a major thoroughfare. All ingress and egress points to the site shall be directly from the thoroughfare.
(3) Appearance. All buildings shall be harmonious in appearance with the surrounding area and shall be similar in design and appearance to any other buildings within the immediate vicinity of the proposed site.
(5) Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in conformance with the schedule outlined in § 153.100. Adequate off-street assembly area for vehicles used in funeral processions shall be provided in addition to any required off-street parking area.
(Ord. 146, passed 3-2-1998; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021) Penalty, see § 153.999