[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.1), 4-27-2004]
These regulations shall be known, cited and referred to as the Clayton Overlay Districts or Overlay Zoning Regulations. All references to the various provisions of these regulations shall be considered as references to correspondingly numbered Articles and Sections of Chapter
410 of the City of Clayton Municipal Code. These Overlay Zoning Regulations apply to the areas within the boundaries of the various overlay districts as depicted by the Overlay Zoning Districts Boundary Map found in these regulations. By providing flexible zoning provisions such as those included for site plan review and planned unit developments, it is the intent of the City of Clayton to foster an environment of cooperation between the City and property owners, which encourages quality development and redevelopment consistent with the character of the community.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.2), 4-27-2004]
A. The
zoning districts established for the areas within each designated
overlay district consist of base zoning districts and overlay zoning
districts.
1. Base zoning districts. Base zoning districts are
the zoning districts that reflect the three (3) basic geographically-based
land use categories in the City:
c. Service areas
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with appropriate regulations and development standards to govern
the uses in these districts. The land use regulations for each base
zoning district specify land uses permitted by right, with specific
limitations or performance criteria, or allowed after obtaining a
conditional use permit.
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2. Overlay zoning districts. Overlay zoning districts consist of regulations that address specific subjects that require special treatment in light of geographical characteristics and/or zoning policies. Where an overlay district has been designated within the City of Clayton, the regulations of that overlay district shall supersede or supplement, as applicable, the regulations of the base zoning district(s) and the provisions of Chapter
405 of the Municipal Code.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.3), 4-27-2004]
The City of Clayton overlay zoning districts are defined by
the Overlay Zoning Districts Boundary Maps found in these regulations
and by the official Zoning Map, as hereby amended. The maps are intended
to define the limits of the overlay districts.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.4), 4-27-2004; Ord. No. 6277 §1, 6-25-2013; Ord. No. 6734, 1-11-2022]
A. The following zoning districts are established within the Central
Business District in order to implement the recommendations of the
Master Plan:
1.
Base Zoning Districts.
a.
"HDC" High Density Commercial.
b.
"R-3" and "R-4" (One- and Two-Family and Low Density Multiple-Family).
c.
"R-7" High Density Multiple-Family.
d.
"C-1" (Neighborhood Commercial) and "C-2" (General Commercial).
e.
PUD Planned Unit Development.
f.
SDD Special Development District.
2.
Overlay Zoning Districts.
a.
Northeast Downtown Overlay Zoning District.
b.
Clayton Plaza Overlay District.
c.
Central Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
d.
Forsyth Station Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
e.
Maryland Gateway Overlay District.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.5), 4-27-2004; Ord. No. 5906 §2, 10-25-2005]
The boundaries of these overlay zoning districts as defined respectively in this Chapter
410 are hereby established and shall, to the extent of these boundaries, supersede and amend the official Zoning Map established by Chapter
405 of the Municipal Code. The official Zoning Map as hereby amended and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon are a part of this Chapter
410 and shall have the same force and effect as if the official Zoning Map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon were all fully set forth or described herein.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.6), 4-27-2004]
The definitions set forth in Chapter
405, Article
III of the Municipal Code are hereby incorporated by reference in these regulations, except as otherwise defined in this Chapter. Additional terms and words as used in these regulations are defined in Article
II of these regulations.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.7), 4-27-2004]
The maximum heights and the maximum floor areas for uses allowed
within the overlay zoning districts are established in the base zoning
districts, except as modified by overlay districts made applicable
to certain areas within the overlay zoning districts.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.8), 4-27-2004]
The minimum yard requirements for uses allowed within the overlay zoning districts are set forth in Chapter
405 of the Municipal Code, except as modified by the standards of the districts established by these regulations.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.9), 4-27-2004]
The off-street parking and loading requirements for uses allowed within the overlay zoning districts are set forth in Chapter
405 of the Municipal Code, except as modified by the standards of the districts established by these regulations.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.10), 4-27-2004]
The sign regulations for uses allowed within the Central Business District are set forth in Section
425.040 of the Municipal Code.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.11), 4-27-2004; Ord.
No. 6734, 1-11-2022]
The architectural review standards and procedures set forth in Chapter
405 of the Municipal Code apply to all development proposals within the overlay zoning districts established by these regulations, except the Northeast Overlay Zoning District which has district-specific standards.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.12), 4-27-2004]
Allowable uses permitted by right and by conditional use permit in the overlay zoning districts have the potential for interfering with the use and enjoyment of adjacent property and uses if located and laid out on zoning lots without careful planning. Site plan review is under the authority of the Plan Commission and addresses the site details of a development. It does not address off-site conditions except to the extent that an on-site condition (e.g., ingress/egress) affects off-site conditions (e.g., traffic). The site plan review regulations and procedures set forth in Chapter
405 of the Municipal Code apply to all development proposals within the overlay zoning districts established by these regulations.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(1a.13), 4-27-2004]
A. Planned
unit developments are a distinct zoning district. Commercial planned
unit developments are intended to encourage the efficient use of land
and resources, promoting greater efficiency in public and utility
services encouraging innovation in the planning and building of all
types of development. The planned unit development district is intended
to provide a means for the redevelopment of an area in a unified land
development that will improve the quality of the subject properties
and have a beneficial effect on adjacent residential areas.
B. Rezoning
to a commercial planned unit development district is allowed in all
overlay districts.