[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13000), 11-13-1989]
A.
The
Major Educational Campus "MEC" District allows the City to accommodate
the expansion or development of campuses for major educational uses
with flexibility while insulating or buffering such major educational
uses from adjoining uses, particularly residential uses.
B.
This
Article is not exclusive and is to be applied in accordance with all
other provisions of the Municipal Code.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13010), 11-13-1989]
A.
The following definitions supplement those set forth in Section 405.080, and apply to this Article only.
1.
Major educational use. For purposes of this Article, "major educational use" refers to uses associated with a
public or private institution for teaching and learning, including
kindergartens, elementary and secondary schools and colleges, including
boarding schools, offering a recognized degree or diploma, including
but not limited to classroom buildings, dining halls, assembly halls,
study halls, indoor athletic facilities, student union or activities
centers, faculty, staff and related housing (single or multi-family),
chapels, dormitories, libraries, related administration or business
offices, book stores, laboratories, greenhouses, equipment storage
facilities, playgrounds, jogging, hiking and cycling areas, recreational
areas, day care and nursery school facilities, and unlighted outdoor
athletic facilities without permanent spectator seating.
2.
Campus. For purposes of this Article, the term "campus" refers to an area of land compromised of the aggregate
of one (1) lot or two (2) or more contiguous lots occupied by, or
developed for, a major educational use or other permitted use, together
with such incidental and conditional uses as are otherwise authorized
by this Article. The perimeter of a campus shall not divide any existing
recorded lot.
3.
Chapel. An area of a building designed and used
primarily for religious worship, may also be used for ceremonial,
lecture or assembly purposes. A chapel need not be a separate structure.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13015), 11-13-1989]
Major educational uses shall not be required to subdivide a
campus into lots to permit construction of uses permitted within the
Major Educational Campus District.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13110), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2447 §4, 3-28-2000]
A.
The
following uses are permitted in the Major Educational Campus "MEC"
District, if approved in accordance with the provisions of this Article
relating to site plan review for uses in the Major Educational Campus
District:
B.
More
than one (1) permitted use may exist concurrently on one (1) campus
provided all other requirements of this Article are met.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13120), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2447 §8, 3-28-2000]
A.
The
following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the Major Educational
Campus "MEC" District, if approved in accordance with the provisions
of this Article relating to conditional uses and site plan review
for uses in the Major Educational Campus District.
1.
Accessory uses, buildings and structures not listed as a permitted
use above.
3.
Satellite earth stations equal to or greater than two (2) meters in diameter, as provided in Section 405.225 of this Chapter.
4.
Outdoor athletic facilities which include lighting or permanent spectator
seating.
5.
Public utility facilities.
6.
Ground-mounted solar energy systems, and roof-mounted solar
energy systems that are mounted either on the front of the roof or
on the side of the roof facing a street.
[Ord. No. 3759 §2, 8-26-2013]
7.
Gates controlling vehicular access to individual lots, provided that:
a.
The gate mechanism shall permit immediate access to emergency vehicles.
b.
Gates controlling vehicular access to individual lots shall be located
no closer than twenty-five (25) feet from the pavement of the adjacent
right-of-way so that waiting vehicles do not impede traffic flow.
c.
Applicant(s) shall file an agreement as approved by the City Attorney,
to indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any claims of
liability resulting from the placement of any gate controlling vehicular
access.
B.
More
than one (1) conditional use may exist concurrently on one (1) campus
provided all other requirements of this Article are met.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13125), 11-13-1989]
Uses existing on a major educational campus at the time the
property is zoned into the Major Educational Campus District and which
do not conform to the standards for the "MEC" District, shall be deemed
legal non-conforming uses, provided such uses are reflected on the
site plan provided for herein at the time of rezoning and the Board
approves said site plan.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13140), 11-13-1989]
A.
The
following uses are prohibited in the Major Educational Campus District:
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13210), 11-13-1989]
A.
Application. The owner, or its authorized representative,
shall file an original and six (6) copies of an application for site
plan review for uses proposed within a major educational campus, on
forms to be provided by the City. Site plan review must be completed
prior to filing an application for a building permit. Such application
for site plan review shall be accompanied by a deposit for processing
costs, in an amount prescribed by the Board, six (6) copies of a site
plan, reflecting the information required below, an outboundary survey
of the campus, and a legal description of the campus. If required,
the owner, or its authorized representative, shall submit with an
application for site plan review permits or other records proving
that the proposed use is located on a campus as defined herein.
B.
Site Plan For Uses In A Major Educational Campus. A site
plan for uses proposed for a major educational campus must show the
following information, unless particular requirements have been waived
or modified in accordance with this Article, and be drawn to scale
not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet (1" = 50').
1.
General matters.
a.
A small location "key" map showing the site and illustrating its
relationship to the nearest major street intersection and adjacent
streets.
b.
North arrow and scale of drawings.
c.
Title block including the name and address of the development and
the developer, architect's/engineer's seal, and date.
d.
Property lines, existing and proposed right-of-way lines, with metes
and bounds (bearing and distances) indicated, and building or setback
lines from the perimeter of the campus.
e.
Existing and proposed easement lines and dimensions, with owner's
name or description of facilities located therein.
f.
Ownership, land use, and zoning of adjoining properties.
g.
Location and intensity in candlepower of all exterior lighting to
be located within one hundred (100) feet of the perimeter of a major
educational campus, including height and spacing of all lighting standards.
h.
Location of outside refuse collection areas and type of screen. Refuse
containers located within two hundred (200) feet of the perimeter
of a major educational campus must be enclosed from public view.
i.
All natural resources located within one hundred (100) feet of the
campus, including ravines, cliffs, floodplains, drainage ways, mature
woodlands, and young woodlands.
j.
The following information as part of the legend:
(1)
Gross square footage of all building structures;
(2)
Type and size of all trees and shrubs to be used in landscaping
in the bufferyards at the perimeter of the major educational campus,
if not noted elsewhere on the plan;
(3)
Present zoning of the subject site and adjoining sites;
(4)
Percentage of green space.
k.
Location of all existing or proposed buildings and structures.
2.
Drainage matters.
a.
All existing or proposed ponds, lakes, basins, sinkholes, or other
bodies of water, and the existing and proposed uses thereof.
b.
Existing and/or proposed storm sewers to serve the site.
c.
The nearest available sanitary sewers and an indication of the sanitary
sewer district or sewer company to serve the project.
d.
Existing and proposed major drainage facilities, such as bridges,
culverts, channels, creeks, etc.
e.
The limits of the 100-year and 500-year floodplain zone (if applicable).
f.
A plan for sanitation and storm drainage facilities.
3.
Circulation, parking and landscaping matters.
a.
The peripheral vehicular circulation showing:
(1)
Curb cuts required to provide ingress and egress to and from
streets adjacent to the major educational campus;
(2)
The existing width and proposed widening of all existing streets
and rights-of-way adjacent to the major educational campus (including
the number and width of lanes and any island or medians). NOTE: New
easements and right-of-way dedications may be required in conjunction
with the proposed campus development, and must be shown with dimensions
on the plan;
(3)
All the entrances on opposite sides of existing streets adjacent
to the major educational campus within the frontage of the campus;
(4)
The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed curbs
at the perimeter of the major educational campus.
4.
Conceptual location and configuration of buildings (including height),
parking and loading areas, major utility easements, and stormwater
detention areas shall be indicated. The general use for which each
structure is intended shall be indicated.
5.
Proposed land uses, campus area, building size, height and building
lines at the perimeter of the major educational campus.
6.
Within the bufferyards at the perimeter of the major educational
campus, approximate location of all isolated trees having a trunk
diameter of six (6) inches or more, and all tree masses.
C.
Review Of Site Plan For Uses Proposed For A Major Educational Campus.
1.
Distribution. Upon receipt of the site plan, the
Director shall determine whether the application, plans, and accompanying
sheets are complete or, if not complete, then an application for a
waiver or modification of particular requirements in accordance with
the following Section has been made. After such determination, the
Director shall date and distribute copies of the application and plans
in the following manner:
a.
The original application and the site plan shall be retained by the
Director;
b.
Four (4) copies of the application and the site plan shall be forwarded
to the Commission to begin the review process;
c.
One (1) copy of the application and the site plan shall be sent to
the Board for its information.
2.
Waiver or modification of requirements for site plan review.
a.
Upon application, the Planning and Zoning Commission may, in its
discretion, waive or modify particular requirements for site plan
review for uses proposed for a major educational campus. In particular,
the Planning and Zoning Commission may authorize a site plan which
reflects only that portion of a major educational campus to be developed
or for which a building permit has been requested.
b.
At any time during site plan review, the Planning and Zoning Commission
or Board of Aldermen may request that particular requirements previously
waived or modified be satisfied.
3.
Public hearing. A public hearing on the application
shall be held by the Commission within sixty (60) days of receipt
of a complete application.
4.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations. No
action shall be taken by the Board until it has received the recommendation
of the Commission. The recommendation shall address general planning
considerations, including consistency with good planning practice
and compatibility with adjoining permitted uses. A recommendation
of approval may include recommended conditions to approval of the
site plan by the Board. The Commission shall examine all plans, documents
and exhibits pertaining to proposed uses within the major educational
campus for general conformity with the style, design, and character
of surrounding structures and to insure that the proposed use is conducive
to the proper development of the City.
5.
Aldermanic review. Upon receipt of the recommendations
of the Commission, the Board, utilizing the same standards imposed
by the preceding Section upon the Commission, may take any of the
following actions:
a.
Approve the site plan as recommended and pass an ordinance containing
the conditions as stated in the recommendations of the Commission;
b.
Approve the site plan based upon a modification of the conditions
as stated in the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission;
c.
Disapprove the plan.
D.
Recording Of Site Plan For Uses In A Major Educational Campus. The site plan reflecting conditions of the Board's approval shall
be submitted to the Director within six (6) months of the Board's
approval. Upon a finding by the Director that the site plan accurately
reflects said conditions, the owner or his/her authorized representative
shall record the site plan and the approving ordinance within sixty
(60) days.
E.
Procedure For Amendment Of Site Plan For Uses In A Major Educational
Campus. In order to amend the recorded approved site plan,
the procedure, subject to the same standards of review required for
site development approval, shall be as follows:
1.
The owner or his/her authorized representative shall submit an amended
site plan, together with a processing cost deposit which the Board
shall prescribe, to the Commission for review and recommendation.
The Commission shall then evaluate the request for consistency in
purpose and content with the nature of the proposal as originally
advertised for public hearing, and approved by the Board.
2.
If the Commission determines that the proposed amendment to the site
plan is not significant, the Commission shall, within ninety (90)
days after receipt of said proposed amendment(s), submit a recommendation
to the Board for approval and/or modification. Within thirty (30)
days of receipt of the Commission recommendation, the Board shall
accept or reject said recommendation and approve or disapprove said
amendment(s) in accordance with the procedures set forth above. If
approved, the amended plan shall be recorded with the Recorder of
Deeds within thirty (30) days of approval.
If the Commission determines that the proposed amendment to
the site plan is significant, the Commission shall hold a new public
hearing on the matter in accordance with the procedure specified above
prior to submitting its recommendations to the Board for action in
accordance with the procedures set forth above. If approved, the amended
plan shall be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds within thirty (30)
days of approval.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13240), 11-13-1989]
A.
Off-Campus Parking For Regular Uses Within A Major Educational Campus
Prohibited.
1.
Off-campus parking for uses within a major educational campus is
prohibited, except for short-term special events for which sufficient
arrangements for off-street parking have been made with adjacent or
nearby property owners or lessees for off-campus parking.
2.
Off-campus parking for major educational uses or special events along
residential streets or drives is prohibited.
B.
Parking Requirements For Major Educational Uses. Sufficient
off-street parking for each regular use within a major educational
campus shall be located within the campus, in accordance with the
following minimum standards:
1.
For universities, colleges, and similar institutions of higher learning:
C.
Credit For Duplicated Parking Requirements. Where parking
spaces required for one use duplicate the parking spaces required
for another use on the same major educational campus, upon application,
the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the Board of
Aldermen may approve, a reduction in the number of required parking
spaces commensurate with the amount of duplication.
D.
Location Of Parking Spaces Within A Major Educational Campus.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13300), 11-13-1989]
A.
All
uses shall comply fully with the provisions of the following standards
as a precondition of being permitted in the Major Educational Campus
"MEC" District. All uses shall also be first approved in accordance
with the procedures for site plan review of major Educational uses
set forth in this Article.
1.
Minimum major educational campus area: 20 acres.
2.
Minimum setback from property lines at the perimeter of a major educational
campus: 100 feet. (For major educational uses provided for in this
Article, setbacks shall be required only from property lines at the
perimeter of a major educational campus.)
3.
Minimum green space per major educational campus: 50%.
4.
Maximum building height:
Buildings located between 100 and 200 feet from the perimeter
of a major educational campus at their closest point: 2 stories, up
to 40 feet.
Buildings located between 200 and 300 feet from the perimeter
of a major educational campus at their closest point: 3 stories, up
to 50 feet.
Buildings located at least 301 feet from perimeter of a major
educational campus at their closest point: 4 stories, up to 60 feet.
5.
Uses permitted by this Article incidental to or affiliated with a
major educational use shall be considered part of the major educational
use for purposes of calculating campus area, setbacks, building height,
and green space.
6.
Within one hundred (100) feet of the perimeter of a major educational
campus, all lighting, signs and fences must comply with all regulations
of the City of Town and Country.
7.
Stormwater and erosion control within a major educational campus
must comply with all regulations of the City of Town and Country.
8.
Performance standards for uses permitted by this Article only as
conditional uses.
a.
Each conditional use permitted by this Article must be approved in
accordance with the standards and procedures set forth for approval
of conditional uses in this Article.
b.
Each conditional use must meet all requirements set forth in the
conditional use permit (CUP).
c.
Conditional uses, buildings and structures accessory to a major educational
use or to uses permitted by this Article when dependent on, incidental
to, or affiliated with a major educational use shall be considered
part of the major educational use for purposes of determining minimum
area, width, setbacks, building height, and green space.
[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13310), 11-13-1989]
A.
Bufferyards
shall be required on a major educational campus only at the perimeter
of the campus, to separate buildings on the campus from different
zoning districts or uses. Bufferyards shall not be required to separate
uses within the campus, or to separate a portion of the campus within
the City from a portion of the campus outside of the City.
B.
The following bufferyard standards apply depending on the location of the campus or use being made thereof. The letter designations contained in the tables below refer to the bufferyard requirements and standards contained in the table of bufferyard standards set forth in Article VIII of this Chapter.
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[Ord. No. 1076 §§1 — 7, 1-27-1987; Ord. No. 1345 §1(13320), 11-13-1989; Ord. No. 2199 §§2 — 3, 5-11-1998]
A.
Authorization. Temporary uses are permitted only as expressly provided in this Section and shall comply with the requirements of Section 405.240(C).
1.
The following temporary uses are permitted subject to the regulations
and standards set forth below and further subject to requirements
specified in this Article.
a.
Contractors' offices or temporary buildings related to construction
provided that such buildings:
(1)
Are incidental to a construction project on the same development
as the temporary building and do not contain sleeping or cooking accommodations;
(2)
Are not located closer than thirty-five (35) feet to any exterior
perimeter property lines of the development; and
(3)
Are removed upon completion of the construction project.
b.
Temporary parking and access roads related to construction provided:
(1)
Such temporary parking is incidental to a construction project
on the same development and is used solely to provide parking displaced
during the period of construction and/or parking needed for construction
itself;
(2)
Such temporary parking areas are not located closer than fifty
(50) feet to any exterior perimeter property lines;
(3)
Such temporary access drives may connect only to existing drives.
Curb cuts through public right-of-way to a street is prohibited;
(4)
Within a reasonable time not to exceed sixty (60) days after
completion of permanent parking displaced during construction, use
of temporary parking is to be terminated, except for parking needed
for construction itself; and
(5)
Within a reasonable time not to exceed ninety (90) days after
completion of construction, temporary parking and access drives are
to be removed.
c.
Public interest events such as outdoor concerts and auctions.
