Dimensional standards
Uses
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Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- BZA heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. exception
The board of zoning appeals may grant exceptions to height limits under Article 10, Section 10.3: Board of zoning appeals.
- All uses within completely enclosed buildings
All uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building of permanent and durable construction
- Exempt structures from heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.
Cupolas, monuments, water towers, chimneys, flues, and flag poles of any height, and television antennas up to 125 feet in height, are exempt from height regulations.
- Fence character
All fencing shall have a uniform and durable character and shall be properly maintained.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. landscaping
Any part of the front yard not used for parking or accessways shall be landscaped with grass, trees, shrubs or pedestrian walks.
- Hazardous materials list
A list of all hazardous materials and chemicals shall be provided at the time that an occupancy permit is applied for.
- Minimum distance to residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. boundary50 ft
No structure shall be located closer than 50 feet to the boundary of a residential district.
- Open storage screening
Products or equipment used, manufactured or maintained on the premises may be stored in the open if screened from the street or from a residential district by landscaping, fences or walls.
- Parapet wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
Parapet walls may be up to four feet above the height of the building on which the walls rest.
- Refuse container screening
Refuse containers or refuse storage shall be located in a paved area and hidden from general public view
- Site plan topography
The plan shall be designed to promote careful use of topography and to promote harmonious relationships with adjacent and nearby residential and business properties
- Stormwater drainage
Provision shall be made for proper stormwater drainage from parking and loading areas.
From the ordinance
A building or part thereof may be erected to a height of 60 feet provided that it is located at least 100 feet from any lot line.