[Zoning Regs. §7.010; Ord. No. 1014 §2(7.010), 6-12-1998; Ord. No. 1364 §§1 — 2, 5-13-2004]
In District "R-3", no building, land or premises shall be used
and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed,
reconstructed or altered except for one (1) or more of the following
uses:
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Permitted
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Conditional Use
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A.
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Athletic field or play field
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X
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B.
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Bed and breakfast
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X
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C.
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Churches, synagogues and temples
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X
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Churches, synagogues and temples and their accessory buildings
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X
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Country club
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X
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D.
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Dwelling, multi-family home
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X
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F.
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Family day care home
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X
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Fire protection and related activity
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X
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G.
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Golf courses, public
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X
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H.
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Historic and monumental sites
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X
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Hospitals, public and private
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X
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M.
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Monumental and historic sites
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X
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Municipal pumping stations
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X
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Museums
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X
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N.
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Nursery schools
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X
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Nursing, convalescent and rest home services
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X
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P.
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Parks, public
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X
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Play field and athletic field
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X
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Playgrounds
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X
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Police protection and related activity
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X
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Public parks
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X
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Public utilities
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X
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Pumping stations, municipal
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X
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R.
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Recreation centers
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X
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Retirement homes
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X
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S.
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Schools, pre-primary
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X
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Schools, primary
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X
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Schools, secondary
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X
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Sewage pressure control stations
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X
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Swimming clubs or pools, public
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X
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Synagogues, churches and temples
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X
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Synagogues, churches and temples and their accessory buildings
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X
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T.
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Temples, synagogues and churches
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X
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Temples, synagogues and churches and their accessory buildings
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X
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Tennis clubs
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X
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Towers, water
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X
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Town houses
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X
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U.
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Utility, public
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X
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W.
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Water towers
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X
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[Zoning Regs. §7.020; Ord. No. 1014 §2(7.020), 6-12-1998]
A.
In
District "R-3", the following accessory uses will be permitted:
1.
Non-transient boarders and roomers. The keeping
of two (2) or less non-transient boarders or roomers.
2.
Custodial care living unit.
a.
Within Districts "R1-40", "R1-16", "R1-8", "RCD", "R-2", "R-3" and
"R-4", a total of one (1) custodial care living unit as defined in
this Chapter and by State Statute shall be allowed.
b.
The exterior appearance of the custodial care living unit and property
shall be in reasonable conformance with the general neighborhood standards.
3.
Private structures. The following are permitted,
however, no structure shall be used to repair vehicles of any kind:
a.
Tool sheds. A maximum height of nine (9) feet which
shall only be located in the rear yard no closer than eight (8) feet
from the rear yard lot line nor closer than eight (8) feet from the
side yard lot line. A building permit shall be required for the placement
of all tool sheds.
b.
Tennis courts.
(1)
Tennis courts and fences shall be so located that the fence
surrounding the court shall be not less than thirty (30) feet from
the front lot line, not less than ten (10) feet from the rear lot
line or interior side lot line and not less than fifteen (15) feet
from the side street line in the case of a corner lot.
(2)
Said fence shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
(3)
Any lighting shall be so designed so that glare is not visible
beyond the property lines, the lighting details to be approved by
the zoning enforcement person.
c.
Recreational structures.
d.
Private garages.
(1)
For any dwelling house there shall be permitted one (1) private
garage with a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet unless the
lot area exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet in which event
the floor area may be increased by ten percent (10%) for each one
hundred (100) square foot of additional lot area up to one thousand
(1,000) square feet.
(2)
A garage, carport or servant's quarters constructed as an accessory
to the main building shall be subject to the regulations affecting
the main building with a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet.
(3)
No part of a detached accessory building shall be closer than
ten (10) feet to the main building. Any detached accessory building
shall not be more than one and one-half (1½) stories in height.
e.
Fences. The following regulations shall apply to
fences within this district:
(1)
Fences shall be constructed of chain link, wood pickets, wrought
iron or other materials of quality and appearance approved by the
Planning Commission.
(2)
No fencing shall be allowed from the front of the house forward
to the street.
(3)
The height of the fence from the front of the house along the
side lot line to the rear lot line and along the rear lot line shall
not exceed six (6) feet except for corner lots in which both sides
fronting the street shall be considered front lot lines or the "front
of the house" and there shall be no rear lot line.
(4)
Fences shall be constructed or maintained so that they do not
constitute a blighting influence nor an element leading to the progressive
deterioration and downgrade of neighborhood property value.
4.
Recreational equipment. Boats, boat trailers, travel
trailers, pickup campers or coaches, camping buses or converted trucks
and tent trailers shall not be stored in a residential district except
within an enclosed building, in a rear yard or in a side yard as defined
in this Chapter or parked in a driveway; and further no such recreational
equipment shall be utilized for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes
when parked on a residential lot or on any location not approved for
such use.
5.
Domestic animals. Not more than two (2) cats and
two (2) dogs allowed.
6.
Home occupation.
a.
Home occupations are exclusively limited to the following:
(1)
Accountant.
(2)
Architect.
(3)
Artist.
(4)
Author or writer.
(5)
Babysitting up to four (4) children other than own, but in no
event more than six (6) children including own; the operator shall
obtain a State license unless operator otherwise exempt.
(6)
Catering.
(7)
City planner.
(8)
Clergyman.
(9)
Computer programming, repair and other computer-related occupations.
(10)
Dancing or musical instructor limited to a single pupil at a
time.
(11)
Engineer.
(12)
House cleaning services.
(13)
House painting.
(14)
Interviewing/placement services limited to not more than one
(1) interview at any one time and not to exceed six (6) interviews
per day.
(15)
Lawyer.
(16)
Photography (no developing on site).
(17)
Realtor.
(18)
Salesperson.
(19)
Seamstress or dressmaker.
(20)
Secretarial services.
(21)
Tax preparation.
(22)
Teaching or instruction, provided not more than three (3) students
are taught at any one time and not more than twelve (12) students
per day.
b.
The following conditions and restrictions shall apply to such customary
home occupation:
(1)
The primary use of the building, structure or dwelling unit
in which the occupant is situated is clearly the dwelling used by
the person as his/her private residence.
(2)
The occupation shall be carried on wholly within the main building.
(3)
No assistant other than a member of the family household is
employed and no window or other display or sign is used to advertise
such occupation.
(4)
No exterior storage of material or equipment and no other exterior
indication of such home occupation or variation from the residential
character of the principal building.
(5)
Parking shall be handled in such manner as to not impede or
hinder traffic on any public right-of-way.
(6)
No power other than electric and of not more than one-quarter
(¼) hp is used in any one (1) machine and not more than one
(1) hp total use in such activities.
7.
Accessory parking.
8.
Guest house or caretaker cottage. On a single premises
on a plot of not less than five (5) acres, one (1) guest house or
caretaker cottage.
9.
Hobby shop. A hobby shop operated purely for personal
enjoyment, amusement or recreation; provided such use will not be
obnoxious or offensive by reason of vibration, noise, odor, dust,
smoke or fumes.
10.
Swimming pool, private. Private swimming pools having
a water depth of three (3) feet or more are permitted, provided the
following conditions are met:
a.
A building permit is obtained from the zoning enforcement person;
b.
It is located not less than ten (10) feet away from any rear lot
line or side lot line and in the case of corner lots, not less than
fifteen (15) feet away from the side lot line and at least twenty
(20) feet from a principal building on an adjoining lot;
c.
No private swimming pool shall extend forward of the established
front building line;
d.
If located in the side yard, it shall not be less than sixty (60)
feet from the front lot line and it shall be ten (10) feet from the
side lot line;
e.
The swimming pool shall be entirely enclosed by a protective fence
or other permanent structures at least six (6) feet in height;
f.
Such protective enclosure shall be maintained by locked gates or
entrances when the pool is not tended by a qualified and responsible
person;
g.
The pool installation must comply with all applicable City, County
and State sanitary, plumbing, electrical and other building codes.
11.
Temporary real estate sales office. Temporary real
estate sales office including model dwelling units located on property
being sold and limited to period of sale.
12.
Occupant's lobby. A lobby for administration of
dwelling.
13.
A laundry room for use of occupants.
14.
Coin-operated vending machine.
16.
Clubhouses.
[Zoning Regs. §7.030; Ord. No. 1014 §2(7.030), 6-12-1998]
A.
Open Space. For each apartment housing development, there
shall be provided at least forty percent (40%) of the land area as
open space excluding street right-of-way. The entire area designated
as open space shall be contiguous and shall be adjacent to each individual
dwelling unit. The area shall be held in common and maintained by
the individual property owners within the development.
B.
Residence Occupancy. No residence structure shall be occupied
until the exterior thereof shall have been completely finished. The
inside of residence structures may be finished after occupancy but
must be finished within a reasonable period of time insofar as such
unfinished condition cannot affect the public health and safety.
C.
Building On Lot. In multi-family residence districts, every
multi-family dwelling hereafter erected or structurally altered shall
be located on a lot and there shall not be more than one (1) principal
building on one (1) lot except as may be approved in the site plan
approval process.
D.
Basement Houses. No basement houses shall be erected or
constructed or reconstructed in any of the zones of said City, nor
shall any building consisting only of a basement be constructed for
business use. However, earth contact homes are allowed within the
City limits of Platte City, Missouri.
[Zoning Regs. §7.040; Ord. No. 1014 §2(7.040), 6-12-1998; Ord. No. 1336 §5, 12-10-2003; Ord. No. 1415 §6(7.040), 4-13-2005]
A.
In District "R-3" for any building or structure hereinafter erected, moved or altered, the height of buildings or structures, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot and floor area permitted on any lot shall be as follows: (for exceptions see Article XVII — Height and Area Exceptions)
1.
Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed
thirty-five (35) feet in height.
2.
Yards.
a.
Front yard. The depth of the front yard shall be
at least thirty (30) feet from the front lot line, except on collector
streets and arterial streets where the minimum front yard shall be
seventy (70) feet, measured from the centerline of the street.
(1)
Double frontage. Where lots have a double frontage,
the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(2)
Corner lots. Lots will maintain a front yard
setback on both streets unless one (1) of the intersection streets
would have two (2) or less lots abutting the street each of which
is a corner lot. In this instance the front yard setback for each
lot on the intersecting street with two (2) or less lots may be reduced
to not less than twenty (20) feet.
b.
Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side
of a building not less than ten (10) feet from the side lot line.
c.
Rear yard. The depth of the rear yard shall be at
least twenty (20) feet from the rear lot line. On corner lots both
interior lot lines may be regarded as side lot lines, in which case
the minimum side yard shall be not less than sixteen (16) feet.
3.
Lot width. The minimum width of a lot shall be one
hundred (100) feet.
4.
Lot area per family. The minimum lot area for a
single-family dwelling shall not be less than eight thousand (8,000)
square feet. The minimum lot square footage for a two-family dwelling
shall be no less than four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet
per dwelling unit. The minimum lot area for three (3) through eight
(8) dwelling units shall be nine thousand six hundred (9,600) square
feet or two thousand seven hundred (2,700) square feet per dwelling
unit, whichever is greater.
6.
Buffer zone. Every tract zoned "R-3" which in any
way adjoins, abuts or is adjacent to any other district shall have
a buffer zone, as defined herein, along the boundary line between
the two (2) districts or if said boundary line is in the center of
a street, the buffer zone shall lie along the edge of the street right-of-way
abutting the "R-3" District.
[Zoning Regs. §7.050; Ord. No. 1014 §2(7.050), 6-12-1998]
A.
Landscaping And Screening Regulations. In this district, except single-family dwellings, the applicant shall be required to follow the landscaping and screening requirements set forth in Article XIX Landscaping and Screening.
B.
Roofs. The following regulations shall apply to roofs within
this district:
1.
The roof shall be structurally sound, tight, shall not admit rain
and drainage shall be sufficient to carry water away from the roof.
2.
All downspouts and gutters shall be kept in good repair.
3.
Galvanized roofs are not permitted.
4.
All roofs shall be constructed of materials of quality and appearance
approved by the Planning Commission.
[Zoning Regs. §7.060; Ord. No. 1014 §2(7.060), 6-12-1998]
A.
General. For all dwellings, buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered or improved upon in District "R-3", provisions shall be made in the form of garages, carports or open parking areas for the parking of motor passenger vehicles which shall conform with the requirements set forth in this Section and Article XVIII.
B.
Minimum Number Of Spaces. The minimum amount of parking
spaces required for each dwelling unit is at least two (2) off-street
parking spaces and in addition thereto three (3) spaces for any accessory
building or use.
C.
Parking Space. A parking space shall be (exclusive of driveway, alley, street) nine (9) feet in width by twenty (20) feet in length. For handicapped spaces, see Subsection (D) below. A parking space shall be connected with a street or alley by a surfaced driveway, which affords satisfactory ingress or egress for automobiles.
D.
Parking Facilities For Handicapped. Parking facilities shall
be provided for the physically handicapped for all establishments
used by the general public, employees or visitors.
1.
Spaces required. One (1) handicapped parking space
shall be required for each business identified by above grade signs
as reserved for physically handicapped persons. Each reserved space
shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide and at least twenty (20) feet
long.
2.
Location. Parking spaces for the physically handicapped
shall be located as close as possible to elevators, ramps, walkways
and entrances. Parking spaces should be located so that the physically
handicapped persons are not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked
cars to reach entrances, ramps, walkways and elevators.
3.
Curbs. Where a curb exists between a parking lot
surface and a sidewalk surface, an inclined curb approach or a curb
cut with a slope of not greater than one (1) unit vertical to twelve
(12) units horizontal shall be provided for wheelchair access.
E.
Maneuvering Space. Each required off-street parking space
shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway of such width and design
as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such
parking space.
1.
Driveways. Ingress and egress for parking areas providing space for five (5) or more vehicles shall be by means of driveways with a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet and a maximum width of thirty-five (35) feet and shall be paved as provided in Subsection (G). Head-in parking from any public right-of-way shall not be permitted.
2.
Aisles. Standing areas, aisles for maneuvering and
entrance and exit roadways shall not be computed as parking space
and shall be provided in addition to required parking space as required
in site plan approval. Parking spaces shall have a vertical clearance
of at least seven (7) feet six (6) inches and shall be measured at
right angles to the axis of the vehicle. Aisles shall not be less
than twenty-four (24) feet wide for ninety degree (90°) parking,
eighteen (18) feet wide for sixty degree (60°) parking, fifteen
(15) feet wide for forty-five degree (45°) parking (angle shall
be measured between centerline of parking space and centerline of
aisle) and twelve (12) feet wide for parallel parking. For parallel
parking, the length of the parking space shall be increased to twenty-three
(23) feet.
F.
Access. Unobstructed ingress and egress shall be provided
for by way of a reinforced Portland cement concrete approach a minimum
of six (6) inches thick starting at the edge of the road surface and
extending to the front property line.
1.
Residential driveways. Shall have a minimum width
of ten (10) feet, a maximum width of thirty-six (36) feet and a minimum
setback from the edge of a the driveway to a property line of two
(2) feet.
2.
Non-residential driveways. Shall have a minimum
width of twenty-five (25) feet and a maximum width of thirty-five
(35) feet.
G.
Surfacing Of Parking Lots. All on-site parking, loading
for maneuvering, entrance and exits shall be at the very minimum hard
surfaced with ninety-five percent (95%) compacted base that is a minimum
of four (4) inches of crushed rock and covered with a minimum of four
(4) inches of Portland cement concrete or asphalt concrete. The applicant
shall also consult the most current APWA Specifications Section 2000
through 2400.
H.
Curbing And Drainage. All parking lots and drives leading
thereto, except those serving single- and two-family dwellings, shall
have curbs and drainage facilities approved by the zoning enforcement
person, however, CG-2 curbing, rollback curbs and gutters are specifically
prohibited.
1.
The applicant shall provide drainage structures and easements of
sufficient size to handle all drainage.
I.
Parking On Private Property Only. Parking shall be located
entirely on private property with no portion except the necessary
drives extending into any yard, street or other public way unless
specifically allowed. No parking space shall be closer than ten (10)
feet to any public street right-of-way.
J.
Accessory Area. When parking lots are sparsely used, are
highly seasonal in their use or where other special conditions exist,
an application shall be presented to the Planning Commission requesting
a portion of the parking area be left unimproved until such time as
the Board of Aldermen deem it must be improved to adequately serve
current parking demands. After review of the application, the Planning
Commission shall within ninety (90) days send the application onto
the Board of Aldermen for the approval or denial. The failure of the
Board of Aldermen to act within ninety (90) days shall be deemed a
denial of the application. The land so delineated for future parking
shall be surveyed by a licensed engineer or surveyor of the State
of Missouri with his/her seal firmly affixed upon the plans and specifications
of the land which will and can be used for parking in the future.
A permit for delayed construction in the parking lot area shall be
issued only after the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen
are satisfied that the initial occupancy of the premises will be adequately
served by the lesser number of spaces and only after approval of a
final development plan indicating clearly the location, pattern and
circulation to and from the initial and the delayed parking spaces.
K.
Plans And Approval Required. Plans showing the layout and
design of all required off-street parking and loading areas shall
be submitted as part of the site plan to be approved by the Planning
Commission. If the permit to be issued is within the "A-1", "R-1"
or "R-2" District, approval shall be at the discretion of the zoning
enforcement person. All other plans shall be approved by the Planning
Commission. Before approving any parking layout, the Planning Commission
shall confirm that the spaces provided are usable and meet standard
design criteria contained herein. In the case of a use for which off-street
parking requirements are not specifically enumerated or mentioned,
the requirements for off-street parking for a use which is similar
shall apply. Similarity is to be determined by the zoning enforcement
person. All required off-street parking spaces shall be clearly marked
on the plan.
L.
Lighting. Any off-street parking area providing space for
five (5) or more vehicles which are normally used during the hours
of darkness (after 6:00 P.M.) shall be provided with lights that provide
at least an average of one-fourth (0.25) foot-candle over the entire
parking area, measured on the ground surface and arranged to minimize
glare to motorists on public streets and to residents of adjoining
property.
M.
Completion. All required construction and improvement of
a parking area shall be completed within six (6) months of completion
of the building or from the issuance of a building permit (whichever
is later). However, at the discretion of the zoning enforcement person,
a semi-annual renewal may be automatically granted at any time if
requested.
N.
Occupancy Certificate. All required parking spaces, driving
aisles and access streets required by that portion of the building
covered by the occupancy permit sought shall be constructed prior
to the issuance of any occupancy certificate. No building shall be
occupied prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
O.
Repair And Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service
of any kind shall be permitted in association with any off-street
parking facility.
P.
Expansion Or Change In Use Requires Parking Adjustment. When
there is an enlargement to any building to an extent in excess of
twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the existing building
or structure or there is a change in use of the lot, building or structure,
the off-street parking requirements shall meet the requirements of
the expanded or new use. In no case shall such a change or expansion
of use be permitted that cannot provide the number of off-street parking
or loading spaces required in this Article.
Q.
Conditional Use Permit.
1.
Off-street parking permitted. In order to provide
off-street parking areas, the Board of Aldermen may grant a conditional
use permit for off-street parking areas when there is a change of
use of any existing buildings or structures.
2.
Permit revocable. The zoning enforcement person
shall be responsible for the enforcement of the conditions and requirements
made by the Planning Commission or Board of Aldermen in the approval
of any off-street parking conditional use. The zoning enforcement
person, upon discovery of any violation of this regulation or the
conditions and requirements established by the Commission, may notify
the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen of violations. The zoning
enforcement person is hereby authorized to revoke any and all permits
for the following reasons:
R.
Voluntary Provision. Any off-street parking lot not required
by the provisions of these Articles, but which is voluntarily provided,
shall observe all requirements of this Article in the development
of such parking area.
T.
How To Measure. When measuring feet from a public street,
the measurement shall begin at the front lot line, side lot line or
rear lot line. When measuring feet from a parking area to a street,
the measurements shall begin at the back of the curb of the parking
area.
