[R.O. 2006 §400.060; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3000, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 1370 §I, 1-6-2004; Ord. No. 1891 §I, 3-16-2010; Ord.
No. 1992 §I, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 2698, 7-19-2022]
A. In
order to classify and regulate the location of businesses, trades,
industries, residences and other land uses and the location of buildings
designed for specific uses; to regulate and limit the height and bulk
of buildings hereafter erected, reconstructed or altered; to regulate
and limit the intensity of the use of lot areas, and to regulate and
determine the area of yards, courts and other open spaces within and
surrounding such buildings, the incorporated area of the City of Warrenton
is hereby divided into the following Districts:
Agricultural
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"AG"
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Agricultural Reserve
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Residential
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"R-1"
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Low Density Residential
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"R-2"
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Medium Density, Single-Family Residential
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"R-3"
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High Density Residential
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"RC-1"
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Planned Business District
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"RC-2"
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Residential Commercial Planned District
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Commercial
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"C-1"
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Neighborhood Commercial
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"C-2"
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General Commercial
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"C-3"
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Highway Commercial
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"C-4"
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Planned Commercial Shopping Center District
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Industrial
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"M-1"
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Light Industrial
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"M-2"
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General Industrial
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Recreational
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"OPR"
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Outdoor Public Recreation
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Other
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"PUD"
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Planned Unit Development
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B. The
Comprehensive Development Plan dated December 7, 2000, and identified
as the Zoning District Map shows the locations of each District. This
Map shall become a part of this Chapter by reference.
[R.O. 2006 §400.065; Ord. No. 1585 §I, 2-7-2006]
A. In
applying and interpreting these regulations, the requirements contained
herein are declared to be the minimum requirements necessary to carry
out the purpose of this Title. Except as specifically provided herein,
these regulations shall not be deemed to interfere with, abrogate,
annul or otherwise affect in any manner whatsoever any law, ordinance,
easement, covenant or other agreement between parties. Whenever the
provisions of these regulations impose greater restrictions upon the
use of land or buildings or upon the height or bulk of buildings or
require larger building site areas, yards or open spaces than are
imposed or required in any such other law or ordinance, rule, regulation,
permit, easement, covenant or other agreement between the parties,
this regulation shall control. These regulations shall apply uniformly
to each class or kind of structure or land within each District, and,
particularly, except as otherwise provided herein:
1. The use shall be unlawful of any land, structure or building for
any purpose other than permitted in the District where such land,
structure or building is located.
2. No building or structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed,
moved or altered to exceed the height or area limit or violate the
yard or parking requirement herein established for the District where
such building or structure is located.
3. No building shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, relocated
or structurally altered on any lot or parcel unless such lot or parcel
faces a dedicated street or right-of-way. Where a building exists,
a required dedicated street or right-of-way shall not be vacated so
as to eliminate the required access to a dedicated street or right-of-way.
4. No building shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed,
moved, relocated or structurally altered to have a greater percentage
of lot area, to accommodate or have a greater number of facilities,
or to have narrower or smaller yards, courts or open spaces than is
permissible under the limitations set forth herein for the District
where said building is located.
5. No part of a yard or other open space required for any specific building
or use and necessary to meet the requirements of these regulations
shall be included as part of a yard or open space required for another
building or use.
6. No lot, held under one (1) ownership at the effective date on or
before March 2, 1982, shall be reduced in dimension or area in relation
to any building thereon so as to be smaller than that required by
this regulation; if already smaller, the dimensions or the area shall
not be further reduced.
7. Every building hereafter erected or altered shall be located on a
lot as herein defined and in no case shall more than one (1) principal
building be located on one (1) lot except as provided herein.
8. No lot area shall be reduced or diminished so the yards or other
open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed by these regulations,
nor shall the population density be increased in any manner, except
in conformity with the area regulations established herein.
[R.O. 2006 §400.070; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3010, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 2635, 9-21-2021]
A. Purpose. This District is intended to provide a holding or reserve
over lands now in agricultural use. These lands may not be developed
in the immediate future. These areas should allow for only a minimum
of development not related to agriculture or very-low-density residential
uses. At such time as more development is contemplated, these areas
should be rezoned to an appropriate classification in accordance with
the intent of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix
A of this Chapter.
D. Lot Area.
1.
Single-family residences — minimum three (3) acres for
each single-family residence.
2.
Any lot or tract of record on the effective date of this Section,
which contains less than three (3) acres, may be used as any of the
permitted uses within Appendix A Listing of Permitted and Conditional
Uses.
E. Height Limitations. No structure shall exceed two (2) stories or
twenty-five (25) feet.
F. Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard: minimum depth of thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yards: minimum width of fifteen (15) feet.
3.
Rear yards: minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet.
4.
In the event that greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing
dwelling structures on the same side of a street and in both directions
from a lot, for a distance of five hundred (500) feet or to the nearest
intersecting street, whichever distance is less, have a variation
in front, side, or rear yard setbacks, the required front, side, and/or
rear yard for that lot shall be the average setback of those structures.
However, in no case shall any building be located closer than ten
(10) feet to any side yard.
[R.O. 2006 §400.080; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3020, 3-2-1983; Ord. No. 1177 §I, 6-5-2001; Ord. No. 2635, 9-21-2021]
A. Purpose. It is the intent of these regulations to provide for the
protection and future development of low-density, single-family residential
areas and related activities which offer a stable, healthy living
environment; and to discourage encroachment by commercial, industrial,
or other uses which will conflict with the intent of this District.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix
A of this Chapter.
D. Lot Width And Area Requirements.
1.
Lot width: minimum seventy (70) feet.
2.
Lot Area.
b.
Any lot or tract of record on the effective date of this Section,
which contains less than one (1) acre, may be used as any of the permitted
uses within Appendix A Listing of Permitted and Conditional Uses.
3.
Floor Area. Single-family dwellings, one thousand two hundred
(1,200) square feet.
E. Height Limitation. No structure shall be erected to exceed a height
of two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet.
F. Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard: minimum depth of thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: twelve (12) feet.
3.
Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
4.
In the event that greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing
dwelling structures on the same side of a street and in both directions
from a lot, for a distance of five hundred (500) feet or to the nearest
intersecting street, whichever distance is less, have a variation
in front, side, or rear yard setbacks, the required front, side, and/or
rear yard for that lot shall be the average setback of those structures.
However, in no case shall any building be located closer than ten
(10) feet to any side yard.
G. Exemptions. The following is a list of exemptions for this Section
for large lot subdivisions; all other requirements of this Chapter
must be met:
1.
Minor residential streets shall have a minimum paved surface
of twenty-six (26) feet with four-foot shoulders, three (3) feet of
which are oil and chip and one (1) foot of grass. All other street
specifications shall be met.
2.
Curb and gutter are not required except in situations in which
the Board of Aldermen deems it necessary.
3.
Sidewalks are not required except in situations in which the
Board of Aldermen believes public safety demands their installation.
4.
Streetlights are not required within the subdivision except
in situations in which the Board of Aldermen believes public safety
demands their installation. All entrance and exit streets that connect
or intersect with public streets shall require streetlights at those
locations.
5.
If residents desire to install any of the above improvements,
such installation shall be solely at the expense of property owners
of said subdivision. The City of Warrenton has no responsibility or
obligation to provide such improvement or to share in such provision.
Furthermore, streets without curb and gutter shall remain private
streets, and the City of Warrenton shall not assume responsibility
for repair or maintenance of said streets, including snow removal.
The developer of a large-lot subdivision shall include language to
this effect in recorded restrictions as a condition of record plat
approval. Signs shall be erected at the entrances to large-lot subdivisions
indicating that the streets are private and maintained by property
owners unless the streets have been accepted by the City.
6.
Prior to starting any work covered by the above plans and after
approval of the final plat, the developer shall make arrangements
to provide for inspection of the work, sufficient in the opinion of
the Public Works Director, to assure compliance with the plans and
specifications as provided.
[R.O. 2006 §400.090; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3030, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 438 §1, 2-1-1983; Ord. No. 2635, 9-21-2021]
A. Purpose. The intent of this District is to provide stable residential
areas for single-family dwellings similar to the character of the
low-density areas but which allows a somewhat more urban density.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix
A of this Chapter.
D. Lot Width And Area Requirements.
1.
Lot width: single-family, seventy (70) feet.
2.
Lot Area.
a.
Single-family, ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
b.
Any lot or tract of record on the effective date of this Section,
which contains less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, may be
used as any of the permitted uses within Appendix A Listing of Permitted
and Conditional Uses.
3.
Floor Area. Single-family dwellings, one thousand two hundred
(1,200) square feet.
E. Height Limitation. No structure shall be erected to exceed a height
of two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet.
F. Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard: minimum depth of thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: ten (10) feet.
3.
Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
4.
In the event that greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing
dwelling structures on the same side of a street and in both directions
from a lot, for a distance of five hundred (500) feet or to the nearest
intersecting street, whichever distance is less, have a variation
in front, side, or rear yard setbacks, the required front, side, and/or
rear yard for that lot shall be the average setback of those structures.
However, in no case shall any building be located closer than seven
(7) feet to any side yard.
[R.O. 2006 §400.100; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3040, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 2635, 9-21-2021; Ord. No. 2698, 7-19-2022]
A. Purpose. The intent of the District is to provide stable residential
areas for single-family dwellings similar to the character of the
low-density areas but which allows a somewhat more urban density.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix
A of this Chapter.
D. Lot Width And Area Requirements.
1.
Lot width: Single-family, seventy (70) foot.
2.
Lot Area.
a. Single-family, ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
b. Any lot or tract of record on the effective date of this Section,
which contains less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, may be
used as any of the permitted uses within Appendix A, Listing of Permitted
Conditional Uses.
3.
Floor Area. Single-family dwellings, one thousand two hundred
(1,200) square feet.
E. Height Limitation. No structure shall be erected to exceed a height
of two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet.
F. Yard Requirements.
1.
Front yard: minimum depth of thirty (30) feet.
2.
Side yard: seven (7) feet.
3.
Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
4.
In the event that greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing
dwelling structures on the same side of a street and in both directions
from a lot, for a distance of five hundred (500) feet or to the nearest
intersecting street, whichever distance is less, have a variation
in front, side, or rear yard setbacks, the required front, side, and/or
rear yard for that lot shall be the average setback of those structures.
However, in no case shall any building be located closer than seven
(7) feet to any side yard.
[R.O. 2006 §400.110; Ord. No. 554 §1, 4-7-1987; Ord. No. 749 §I, 12-15-1992; Ord. No. 1154 §I, 1-2-2001; Ord. No. 1371 §I, 1-6-2004; Ord.
No. 1565 §I, 12-6-2005; Ord. No. 2060 §I, 9-18-2012]
A. Intent And Purpose Of The District.
1. Commercial development, redevelopment and change of use in this district
should reflect the character of the area and community, while establishing
a strong identity for Warrenton. The regulations for this district
will allow for appropriate controls over the development, redevelopment
and change of use thereof which will create and enhance land values
and act as an incentive to obtaining the highest quality development,
redevelopment and change of use.
2. Encourage site consolidation in an orderly, phased pattern of redevelopment.
3. Mandate high quality future development.
4. All development, redevelopment or change of use within the "RC-1" Planned Business District is subject to the review procedures and applicable requirements of Section
405.390 (Site Plan Review).
5. To minimize "quality of life" impact on residential districts adjacent
to the "RC-1" District, the following additional restrictions are
set forth. The specific purpose of these restrictions is to minimize
any increase in traffic on Cherry Lane.
a. Permitted uses for businesses that front on Cherry Lane shall be
restricted to the following:
(1)
Detached single-family residences.
(2)
Non-retail commercial and business offices.
(7)
Financial institutions, including, but not limited to, banks,
savings and loans and credit unions.
(8)
Any use which in the judgment of the Planning and Zoning Commission
is identical or similar to one (1) or more of the above listed uses
which conform to the intent and purpose of this Section.
b. Access to and from Cherry Lane is permitted only for developments
fronting on Cherry Lane.
B. Authorized Uses For Businesses Fronting Highway 47.
1. Permitted uses. The uses permitted within this district
are in Appendix "A".
2. Uses permitted by conditional use permit. The uses
conditionally permitted within this district are listed in Appendix
"A" and require a "conditional use permit".
3. General. Uses which are not specifically listed
in Appendix "A" as permitted or conditionally permitted are prohibited.
C. Lot Area, Setbacks And Bulk Regulations. The maximum height
of buildings in this district shall be thirty-five (35) feet. The
Planning and Zoning Commission may upon site plan review approve such
additional heights as may be deemed appropriate while considering
the relationship of building height to bulk and density of adjacent
properties and providing for the safety of the structure and its intended
uses.
D. Minimum Building Setbacks.
1. Front yard. Buildings fronting Highway 47 shall
be set back a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet from the curb. Buildings
fronting on Cherry Lane shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five
(25) feet from the property line.
2. Side yard and rear yard setbacks. To be determined
at site plan review.
E. Off-Street Parking And Loading.
1. Off-street parking and loading spaces may be located in required
front, side or rear yards, except no parking may be located within
twenty (20) feet of adjacent residential districts, and all parking
or loading spaces adjacent to residential districts or in a front
yard shall be screened and/or bermed.
2. The number, type and dimensions of parking spaces required shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
405.250 Off-Street Loading and Parking.
3. All parking lots, both public and private streets shall be required
to have a minimum six (6) inch vertical concrete curb.
F. Site Design Requirements For Development/Redevelopment In "RC-1". The Site Plan Process, Section
405.390, shall be required for all developments, including change of use and change of business, in this district.
1. Landscaping and open space. As part of the final site plan, the developer shall submit a landscaping plan which shall conform to the following: The following requirements supplement the requirements of Section
405.390 (C)(3)(c)(8 — 9).
a. All yards and open spaces along exterior or interior streets shall
be landscaped with trees and shrubs graded to provide typical topographic
relief (mounds and berms) and sodded.
b. Any part of a lot not used for buildings or other structures or for
parking, loading or access ways shall be landscaped with grass, ground
cover, trees, shrubs and pedestrian walks.
c. A minimum planting strip of ten (10) feet shall be provided and maintained
within the required side and front yard.
d. For all buildings, there shall be one (1) tree existing or planted
for every seven (7) parking spaces. Seventy-five percent (75%) shall
be located within the paved area.
e. Trees shall be spaced no greater than forty (40) feet on center across
all front yards. Trees shall be located at a distance of twenty (20)
feet from the curb.
f. Foundation planting shall be planted and maintained along all exterior
walls of all buildings at the ratio of one (1) plant material for
every five (5) lineal feet of exterior wall. Said plant material may
be clustered or otherwise arranged for optimum visual effect rather
than being spaced evenly along the building perimeter.
g. A ten (10) foot landscaped buffer (transition yard) consisting of
landscaped berms shall be provided and maintained along all rear and
side property lines which abut a residential district or development.
2. Screening and berming.
a. All outside trash containers, HVAC units, electric, telephone and
gas meters, satellite dishes, and rooftop mechanical apparatus shall
be thoroughly screened with appropriate materials or landscaping to
conceal the visibility of the object.
b. Outside trash containers are to be screened with a material matching
or compatible with the building.
3. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided along all collector and arterial street frontages in conformance with the requirements set forth in Section
410.140 Subsection
(B)(2 —
3).
4. Underground utility systems. All utility lines,
including power and telephone lines, shall be located underground
except designated overhead utility corridors as approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
5. Lighting.
a. All exterior lighting, building and parking lot lights and landscape
lighting shall be directed away from adjacent highways, streets and
properties so that no light is cast on adjoining properties or public
roadways. No light standard utilized for the illumination of parking
areas shall exceed eighteen (18) feet in height. No other light standard
shall exceed twelve (12) feet in height.
b. Fixtures mounted on structures should be compatible in appearance
to the light standards used.
c. Lighting in areas adjacent to residential districts shall be mounted
to buildings and be of sufficient illumination to provide for security
and safety. Care shall be taken to ensure minimal impact on those
adjacent residential districts.
d. All lighting shall be high-pressure sodium and served with underground
cable.
G. Architectural Criteria.
1. All sides of structures shall receive equal architectural treatment
or be compatible with each other as determined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission at site plan review.
2. The use of decorative masonry, glass and decorative metal panels
is encouraged for exterior facing materials. Non-decorative prefabricated
metal and non-decorative cinder block building exterior is prohibited.
All foundations should be incorporated into design standards, thus
prohibiting unpainted foundations.
3. Building elevations for each development shall be submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval. These elevations
shall show the materials and the respective colors to be used. The
building elevations shall be drawn on a minimum size sheet of twenty-four
(24) inches by thirty (30) inches in dimension and be of reasonable
quality. A file ready (approximately eight and one-half (8½)
by eleven (11) inches in size) copy of photo of the rendering must
be submitted to the Building Department and will be kept for permanent
record.
H. Sign Regulations.
1. All developments/redevelopments, "change of use" and "change of business occupancy" shall meet the requirements as defined in Section
425.045, Signs In "RC-1" Planned Business Districts. No off-premise (billboard-type) advertising signs shall be permitted within the district. In addition, businesses fronting on Cherry Lane shall limit "ground signs" to three (3) feet in height and ten (10) square feet of sign area.
2. Attached wall signs shall be permitted in accordance with the sign provisions of Section
425.090 Subsection
(3) of Sign Regulations.
3. No illuminated or lighted signs shall remain on after 10:00 P.M.
for developments that front on Cherry Lane.
4. A color rendering of the proposed signage shall be provided. Sign
permits shall be applied for and issued by the Building Commissioner.
[R.O. 2006 §400.120; Ord. No. 592 §I, 12-6-1988; Ord. No. 2783, 8-15-2023]
A. Intent And Purpose. The "RC-2" Residential Commercial Planned District, by utilization of the Site Plan Process as set forth in Section
405.390 of this Chapter, is intended to guide and control private development and redevelopment of the Planned Residential/Commercial Districts of the City of Warrenton to provide an orderly growth of neighborhood businesses to support residential needs. Specifically, the District is intended to provide neighborhood services to the residents of their surrounding areas.
B. Permitted Uses. Any structure or land in a "RC-2" Residential Commercial Planned District shall be used for the uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter, subject to all other provisions and limitations of this Section, the Site Plan Process under Section
405.390 herein and all other applicable regulations and ordinances of the City of Warrenton.
C. Conditional
Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission
on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Lot
Width.
1. Single-Family Residential. Seventy (70) feet.
E. Lot
Area.
1. Single-Family Residential. Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
F. Site Plan Process Required. Site Plan Process by the Commission shall be required for all proposed developments with the "RC-2" Residential Commercial Planned District as provided in Section
405.390.
G. Application
Procedure.
1. Application solely for a "RC-2" Residential Commercial Planned District Zoning, without a request for Site Plan Process, shall be made in accordance with Section
405.350 herein.
2. Application solely for a "RC-2" Residential Commercial Planned District Zoning, in conjunction with a request for Site Plan Process, shall be made in accordance with Sections
405.350 and
405.390 herein.
3. An application fee shall be paid upon the submission of an application solely for a "RC-2" Residential Commercial Planned District Zoning without an accompanying request for Site Plan Process. An additional fee will be required upon the submission of an application for Site Plan Process as set forth in Section
405.390, Subsection
B(3) herein. (See Fee Schedule in Section
405.400)
H. Area
Regulations.
1. Minimum Lot Width. Seventy (70) feet.
2. Minimum Lot Area. Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
3. Maximum Structure Height. Two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet.
4. Yard Requirements. Same as "R-2."
5. Two (2) or more existing lots may be combined for a development under this Section subject to all use regulations stated herein, and subject to Section
405.390 herein.
6. Any proposed subdivision of an existing lot under this Section shall be subject to approval under Section
405.390 herein.
[Ord. No. 2698, 7-19-2022]
A. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) is intended to provide for developments
incorporating a single type or a variety of related uses which are
planned and developed as a unit on a parcel of land at least three
(3) acres in size. The detailed standards set forth herein are minimum
requirements, and it is the intent of this Section that the City of
Warrenton may impose conditions and safeguards in excess or in addition
to the specific minimal requirements. Satisfying the minimum standards
set forth herein does not per se indicate that an application is entitled
to an approval and notice is hereby given to that effect. The standards
for development may be modified if it is demonstrated that said modification
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it is found that no
detriment to the public health, safety and welfare will be created
and while safeguarding the present and/or future use and development
of areas surrounding the proposed planned unit development.
B. The purpose of the planned unit development is to permit:
1.
A maximum choice in the types of enforcement available to the
public by allowing a development that would not be possible under
the strict application of the other Sections of this Chapter.
2.
Permanent preservation of common open space and recreation areas
and facilities.
3.
A pattern of development to preserve natural vegetation, topographic
and geologic features.
4.
A creative approach to the use of land and related physical
facilities that results in better development and design and the construction
of aesthetic amenities.
5.
An efficient use of the land resulting in more economic networks
of utilities, streets, schools, public grounds and buildings and other
facilities.
6.
A land use which promotes the public health, safety, comfort,
morals and welfare.
7.
Innovations in residential, commercial and industrial development
so that growing demands of the population may be met by greater variety
in type, design and layout of buildings and by the conservation and
more efficient use of open space ancillary to said buildings.
8.
Residential, non-residential or a combined residential/non-residential
development.
C. Submittal Requirements.
1.
Narrative Statement. Statement of the proposed use of lots stating
type of residential building with number of proposed dwelling units,
type of commercial use, so as to reveal the effect of the development
on traffic, fire hazards or congestion of population; general location,
purpose and height of each building. The narrative shall also include
an explanation of the character of the planned development and the
reasons which it has been planned to take advantage of the flexibility
of these regulations.
2.
Site Plan And Development Criteria. A site plan shall be required
in conjunction with the establishment of a PUD. In addition to submittal
requirements for a preliminary plat and/or site plan, the following
items should be clearly included on the plan to be included in the
approval of the PUD. Criteria should clearly depict criteria across
the PUD, including:
a. Height Requirements. Proposed height requirements for each area of
the proposed PUD.
b. Uses.
(1)
Internal use of each building or structure, as well as the specific
overall land use of the premises including all common ground and/or
common site amenities. Uses should generally align with adopted land
use classifications in Appendix A to this Chapter. Authorized uses shall be approved through the adoption
of an ordinance creating a PUD.
(2)
Density. Information on the density of the residential uses,
including dwelling units per acre, the number of dwelling units by
type and the number of buildings by type.
(3)
Non-Residential Use. Information on the type and amount of ancillary
and non-residential uses within the planned unit development, including
the amount of open space.
c. Lot Size And Frontage Requirements. Proposed minimum lot size and
frontage requirements for each area and/or use within the PUD.
d. Yard (Parking And Building) Requirements. Proposed parking and building
setbacks for each use and/or area within the PUD.
e. Landscaping. Including, but not limited to, landscaping for all open
space areas, plazas and buffering from adjacent activities or uses
where necessary. Additional buffering, landscaping and screening may
be required on a site specific, case by case basis to limit the impact
upon adjoining properties.
f. Service Facilities. Provide information on all service facilities
and off-street parking facilities.
g. Architectural Plans. Preliminary architectural plans for all primary
buildings should be submitted in sufficient detail to permit an understanding
of the style of the development, the design of the building and the
number, size and type of dwelling units.
3.
Ownership. Statement of present and proposed ownership of all
land within the project. This should include management and use of
all open space.
a.
All elements of a PUD that include multifamily development (duplexes,
apartments ...) shall be constructed upon one (1) lot. Where a single
PUD contains non-contiguous areas of multifamily, the PUD may be approved
with appropriate legal instruments that all areas will be owned and
maintained under single control in accordance with the PUD.
b.
The applicant must submit a detailed plan of ownership, including
how it will be maintained over the life of ownership. The plan of
ownership must be part of the site specific PUD ordinance.
c.
It shall be required that any transfer of ownership or lease
of the property within the PUD include in the transfer of ownership
or lease agreement a provision stating the purchaser or lessee agrees
to be bound by the conditions of the ordinance authorizing the PUD.
d.
The applicant must submit a detailed "plan of maintenance" for
all common ground and/or common site amenities. To insure proper maintenance
of all common ground and/or common site amenities, the Board of Aldermen
may require the applicant to provide a surety bond of evidence of
an escrow account or an irrevocable letter of credit with the City
Finance Officer to cover the estimated cost of maintenance for the
common ground and/or common site amenities. The "plan of maintenance"
must be part of the site specific PUD ordinance. Common ground and/or
common site amenities shall be used for the collective enjoyment of
the occupants of the development or for the general public if so dedicated.
Common ground and/or common site amenities shall be distributed equally
throughout the development as practicable and be highly accessible
to the dwelling units it is intended to serve and shall not be isolated
to areas of unusable land.
4.
Schedule. Development schedule indicating:
a.
Stages in which the project will be built with emphasis on area,
density, use and public facilities such as open space to be developed
with each stage. Overall design of each stage should be shown on the
plat and/or site plan and through supporting graphic material. If
construction of the development is to occur in stages, then common
ground and/or common site amenities should be developed in reasonable
proportion to the number of dwelling units intended to be developed
and to be served during any given stage of construction as approved
on the final plat and/or site plan by the Board of Aldermen.
b.
Approximate dates for beginning and completion of each stage.
c.
Each phase of the proposed planned unit development shall not
be dependent upon completion of subsequent phases of the same development
for facilities and services.
5.
Covenants And Restrictions. Proposed agreements,
provisions of covenants which will govern the use, maintenance and
continued protection of the planned development and any of its common
open space.
a.
The covenants and restrictions are to be approved by the City
Attorney.
b.
The covenants and restrictions should include all PUD ordinance
requirements.
c.
The covenants and restrictions must be recorded with the final
plat and/or site plan.
6.
Miscellaneous. Such additional documents as may be required
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or Board of Aldermen.
a.
In review of the planned unit development plan for approval,
the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the Board of Aldermen may
elect to utilize qualified technical personnel or professional consultants
to provide traffic impact analysis, stormwater and erosion control
analysis and/or address any site specific concern. The cost of such
professional assistance shall be borne by the applicant.
b.
To insure completion of the common ground and/or common site
amenities, the Board of Aldermen shall require the applicant to file
a surety bond of evidence of an escrow account or an irrevocable letter
of credit with the City Finance Officer to ensure the actual construction
of such improvements according to the plans and specifications approved
by the Board of Aldermen. All common ground and/or common site amenities
must be completed within one (1) year of the start of the specific
phase in which they are included. The time limit as set above may
be extended upon approval by the Board of Aldermen.
D. Establishment
of a PUD.
1. An application for approval of a PUD shall be reviewed and presented
at a public hearing according to the procedures for a change in zoning.
2. Once approved by the Board of Aldermen, the PUD, including the associated
site plan, replaces all prior zoning regulations on the property and
should be noted on the Zoning Map.
3. Plan Approval Required. No development or redevelopment of the property
designated as PUD shall take place until a site plan has been reviewed
and approved in conformance with the requirements of this Section.
4. Subdivision Approval. When a planned development involves subdivision of land, the subdivision review and approval procedure requirements contained in Chapter
410 "Subdivision Regulations" shall be carried out simultaneously with the review of a PUD under this Article and the required site plan shall contain all information required with a preliminary plat.
5. A PUD approved under the conditional use permit, prior to the enactment
of this Section, shall be considered conforming developments and uses
of land. However, any changes to the site which necessitate site plan
approval or any modification to the zoning of the site shall only
be authorized under this Section with the PUD designation being applied
as the zoning district on the zoning map.
6. After review and report by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the
Board of Aldermen may approve a PUD of less area than specified herein
if it finds that the land has unique historical character, topography,
landscape features or is an isolated problem area which justifies
the application for a smaller area.
E. Amendments.
In order to amend the site plan of an existing planned district, the
procedure shall be as follows:
1. An eligible applicant shall submit an amended site plan for review.
The request shall be evaluated for consistency in purpose and content
with the nature of the proposal as originally advertised for public
hearing.
2. Minor Amendments. If the City determines that the proposed amendment to the site plan is not in conflict with the original proposal as advertised and the plan meets all the conditions of the planned district, the project shall be reviewed under Section
405.390.
3. Major Amendments. If the City determines that the proposed amendment
is not consistent in purpose and content with the original proposal
as advertised and with the conditions of the planned district, he/she
shall so report to the applicant and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Where the amendment constitutes a major change, a public hearing to
modify the planned district shall be required.
F. Review
criteria. A PUD and associated site plans shall be reviewed according
to the following criteria:
1. The proposed plan is in substantial compliance with the policies
of the comprehensive plan, including those of the planning district
where the property is located, and any other plan or program of the
City adopted under the general guidance of the comprehensive plan;
2. The proposed plan is in the interest of the public health, safety,
and welfare;
3. The plan meets the standards and intent of all regulations regarding
public facilities and public spaces;
4. The proposed plan meets the criteria of all land use categories proposed
under the plan; and
5. The plans, elevations, regulations, codes, and development guidelines
submitted in association with the PUD meet all regulatory standards
and design goals for all applicable elements, unless modifications
are made.
[R.O. 2006 §400.130; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3050, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 2783, 8-15-2023]
A. Purpose.
These areas are intended to provide neighborhood services to the residents
of their immediate areas. These commercial services are not intended
to disrupt the general character of the surrounding residential areas.
It is intended that these areas be developed with appropriate landscaping
and screening materials.
B. Permitted
Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted
in this district.
C. Conditional
Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission
on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Lot
Width And Lot Area.
1. Lot Width. Minimum lot width for a residential structure shall be
the same as in "R-3" and for a commercial structure shall be fifty
(50) feet.
2. Lot Area. Residential use shall be the same as in "R-3." There shall
be no minimum area for commercial use.
E. Height
Limitation. The maximum height shall be two (2) stories or twenty-five
(25) feet.
F. Yard
Requirements.
1. Residential uses shall be the same as in "R-3."
2. Commercial Use. Where a commercial use adjoins or abuts a residential
use or zone, the side yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet. Front
yard shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. Where a commercial
use adjoins a non-residential zone the yard requirement shall be a
minimum of five (5) feet.
G. Floor
Area. For single-family dwelling — one thousand two hundred
(1,200) square feet.
[R.O. 2006 §400.140; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3060, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 2783, 8-15-2023; Ord. No. 2866, 6-18-2024]
A. Purpose.
The General Commercial District is intended to provide the community
and its trade area with major commercial services including the Central
Business District and major shopping areas. It is intended that these
areas be developed with appropriate landscaping and screening materials.
B. Permitted
Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional
Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission
on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Lot
Width And Lot Area. There shall be no minimum width and area requirements
for commercial use. Residential units shall conform with the area
requirements as provided in "R-3."
E. Height
Limitation. The maximum height allowed in District "C-2" shall be
four (4) stories or forty-five (45) feet.
F. Yard
Requirements.
1. Residential uses shall be the same as in "R-3."
2. Commercial Use. Where a commercial use adjoins or abuts a residential
use or zone, the side yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet. Front
yard shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. Where a commercial
use adjoins a non-residential zone there shall be no yard requirements.
G. Floor
Area. For single-family dwelling — one thousand two hundred
(1,200) square feet.
[R.O. 2006 §400.150; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3070, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 1830 §I, 1-20-2009; Ord. No. 2783, 8-15-2023; Ord. No. 2866, 6-18-2024]
A. Purpose.
These areas are intended to provide service to the community and the
traveling public. These uses usually require more space for display
and parking and are located on major transportation routes. It is
intended that these areas be developed with appropriate landscaping
and screening materials.
B. Permitted
Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional
Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission
on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Lot
Width And Lot Area. There shall be no minimum width, and area requirements
for in "C-3," except residential units, shall conform with the area
requirements as provided in "R-3."
E. Height
Limitations. The maximum height in "C-3" shall be four (4) stories
or forty-five (45) feet.
F. Yard
Requirements.
1. Residential uses shall be the same as in "R-3."
2. Commercial Use. Where a commercial use adjoins or abuts a residential
zone, the side yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet. Front yard
shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. Where a commercial use
adjoins a non-residential zone, there shall be no yard requirements.
G. Floor
Area. Single-family dwelling — one thousand two hundred (1,200)
square feet.
[R.O. 2006 §400.160; Ord. No. Art. III §3080, 3-2-1982; Ord. No. 502 §1, 5-14-1985; Ord. No. 2866, 6-18-2024]
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is for a unified grouping, in one (1)
or more buildings, of retail shops and stores that provide for the
regular needs and are for the convenience of the people residing in
the community and nearby areas. It is intended that the planned shopping
center be developed as a unit, with adequate off-street parking space
for customers and employees, and with appropriate landscaping and
screening materials.
B. Permitted
Uses — Generally. Property and buildings in a "C-4" Planned
Shopping Center District, shall be used for the uses found in Appendix
A of this Chapter, these uses shall be located in a unified
shopping center which shall have not less than five (5) shops and
stores, at least one (1) of which shall be a major outlet of not less
than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross floor area. The shops
and stores of the shopping center shall have a combined total gross
floor area of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
C. Conditional
Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning and Zoning Commission
on a conditional basis shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Building
Height Requirements. Four (4) stories or forty-five (45) feet.
E. Lot
Area Requirements.
1. Minimum Area. The parcel of land on which a planned shopping center
is located shall not be less than that approved by the Board of Aldermen
and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands
shall be screened from public view.
3. Where a "C-4" Planned Commercial Shopping Center District is adjacent
to a Residential Zoning District, a landscaped greenbelt at least
ten (10) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back
and/or sides of the commercial property lines with a minimum height
of six (6) feet above grade consisting of a compact evergreen hedge,
foliage screening, masonry wall, wood fence, or other types of screening,
so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening
afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate
property line by the users of the "C-4" property. All landscaping
shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition and the greenbelt
shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading
space.
F. Yard
Requirements.
1. All buildings shall set back from all street right-of-way lines not
less than twenty-five (25) feet.
2. On the side of lot adjoining a residential district, there shall
be a side yard of not less than thirty (30) feet, otherwise, a side
yard width is not required.
3. There shall be a rear yard, alley, service court, or combination
thereof, of not less than thirty (30) feet in width.
G. Sign Requirements. All advertising signs and structures shall be designed as an integral part of the shopping center development and shall be harmonious with the other design features of the center and shall conform to Chapter
425 of this Title.
H. Administration
Procedures For Shopping Center Development.
1. The developer shall first make an application to the City for construction
of a shopping center under this Zoning District. The application shall
include the following in addition to the administrative requirements
set forth in this Chapter:
a. The developer shall submit site plans of the proposed development
which shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals
fifty (50) feet; and which shall show the arrangement of the buildings,
designs and circulation pattern of the off-street parking area, landscaped
yards, ornamental screening, service courts, and utility drainage
easements and facilities; and the relationship of the shopping center
development to adjacent areas which it may affect.
b. The developer shall show evidence that indicates to the satisfaction of the Planning and Zoning Commission the ability and intent to carry out the development of the shopping center in accordance with the plans submitted in accordance with Subsection
(H)(1)(a) above.
c. Development Procedure. The developer shall obtain a building permit
for the shopping center in accordance with the requirements and procedures
of this Chapter, and shall begin construction of the shopping center
within two (2) years after the effective date of approval of the application
for construction of the shopping center, and shall make a reasonable
and continuous progress toward completion. If the shopping center
is not under construction within two (2) years after the effective
date of the shopping center rezoning, the Warrenton City Planning
and Zoning Commission shall review the status of the development,
and if it shall find that the developer cannot proceed immediately
with the development, in conformity with the requirements of this
Section, this fact and the reasons thereof, shall be reported to the
Warrenton Board of Aldermen. The Warrenton City Planning and Zoning
Commission may, at its discretion, request that the City cancel the
building permit.
2. Review Of Plan Change. Any substantial deviation from the plat or
building plans approved by the Commission shall constitute a violation
of the building permit authorizing construction of the shopping center.
Substantial changes in plans shall be resubmitted to the Warrenton
City Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendations
to the Warrenton Board of Aldermen to ensure compliance with the requirements
and purpose and intent of this Section, and no building permit shall
be issued for any construction which is not in substantial conformity
with the approved plan.
[R.O. 2006 §400.170; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3100, 3-2-1982]
A. Purpose. These areas are intended to provide an industrial
park atmosphere for industries which do not generate noise, odor,
dust, vibrations, and other adverse influences on adjacent land uses.
These areas should contain considerable landscaped open space and
attractive structures which house all of the activities of the individual
firms. It is intended that these areas be developed with appropriate
landscaping and screening materials.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter
shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional Uses. Conditional uses permitted upon review
of the Planning and Zoning Commission or conditional uses shall be
as set out in Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Lot Width And Lot Area. There shall be no minimum width
and area requirements in District "M-1"; except that no structure
shall occupy more than forty-five percent (45%) of the lot area.
E. Height Limitations. The maximum height allowed in District
"M-1" shall be fifty (50) feet.
F. Yard Requirements.
1. Front yard. Minimum of fifty (50) feet.
2. There shall be no side or rear yard requirements.
G. Residential Use. There shall be no residential use other
than caretaker facilities.
[R.O. 2006 §400.180; Ord. No. 415 Art. III §3200, 3-2-1982]
A. Purpose. This District is intended to provide areas for
general industrial activity where operations are not totally contained
within structures and by the nature of the operations may not be compatible
with other urban uses. It is intended that these areas be developed
with appropriate landscaping and screening materials.
B. Permitted Uses. The uses set out in Appendix A of this Chapter
shall be permitted in this district.
C. Conditional Uses. Uses permitted upon review of the Planning
and Zoning Commission on a conditional basis shall be as set out in
Appendix A of this Chapter.
D. Lot Width And Lot Area. There shall be no minimum width
and area requirements except that no structure shall occupy more than
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
E. Height Limitations. The maximum height allowed in District
"M-2" shall be sixty (60) feet.
F. Yard Requirements. There shall be no yard requirements in
District "M-2".
G. Residential Use. There shall be no residential use other
than caretaker facilities.
[Ord. No. 1891 §II, 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 2060 §I, 9-18-2012; Ord.
No. 2081 §§I — II, 2-19-2013]
A. Purpose. This district is intended to provide diverse open
space areas dedicated exclusively for parks, playgrounds, sports fields,
fair grounds and private or non-for profit outdoor recreational areas.
These areas should contain sufficient grounds and utilities for the
operation of such outdoor recreational uses, together with sufficient
motor vehicle parking, ingress and egress for vehicular and pedestrian
traffic. It is intended that these areas be developed with appropriate
landscaping and screening requirements.
B. Permitted Use. Sports fields and fairgrounds are
permitted in this district. This use shall be set forth in Appendix
A of this Chapter. Private or for-profit campgrounds are
specifically disallowed in this district. Temporary overnight camping
within this zoning district is only allowed with an approved special
event permit.
[Ord. No. 2216 §I, 3-17-2015]
C. Conditional Use. Parks, playgrounds and private or non-for-profit
outdoor recreational areas are permitted upon review of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Board of Aldermen approval on a conditional
basis. These uses shall be set forth as Conditional Uses in Appendix
A of this Chapter.
D. Special Event Permit. Certain non-conforming events
may be held in the "OPR" District by written permission of the Board
of Aldermen, after written notice to all landowners within one hundred
eighty-five (185) feet of the proposed event.
[Ord. No. 2130 §I, 12-17-2013]
1.
A special event permit may be issued by the Board of Aldermen,
provided that:
a.
Such event conforms to the general intent and purpose of this
Chapter;
b.
Such event is not injurious to the general health, safety and
welfare of the City;
c.
Such event will not seriously injure the appropriate use and
enjoyment of neighboring properties; and
d.
Such event complies with the regulations of this district and
Code as well as any additional restrictions and conditions ordered
by the Board of Aldermen.
2.
Application. An application for a special event
permit shall be filed with the Zoning Official by the individual responsible
for the event. The application shall include the following:
[Ord. No. 2216 §II, 3-17-2015]
a.
Detailed plans, drawn to scale showing the intended use(s) and
activities;
b.
Plans showing the intended uses and hours of operation of existing
and proposed grounds, structures, parking areas, and outdoor lighting
facilities;
c.
Plans showing necessary rest room facilities, crowd control/security
plans, traffic control and traffic ingress/egress plans, lighting
and noise control plans, trash/cleanup plans;
d.
Emergency/safety plan, specifically detailing the size, type,
description, and location of all proposed safety-related items and
personnel to be included in the event along with a detailed written
emergency response plan describing the proposed safety procedures
in the event of an emergency.
e.
Written permission from the owner of the land for the days and
times of the proposed special event.
3.
Processing of application. All special event permit applications must be submitted a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting in order to be placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda. Applications for special event permits will not be considered accepted by the City until all of the documentation deemed necessary by the Zoning Officer is received. Upon receipt of an application for an annual special event permit for which approval has been granted by the Board of Aldermen in a prior year, approval may be granted by the Zoning Officer after collaboration and approval by the Public Works and Police Departments of the City. All other permits will require that the Zoning Official shall forward copies of the application and accompanying information to the Planning and Zoning Commission, affected governmental entities and City staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make written recommendations to the Board of Aldermen regarding the application's compliance with the criteria set forth in Subsection
(D)(1) of this Section herein and any recommended conditions for approval of the special event. The Board of Aldermen shall consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations and any reports from City staff and public or governmental entities before final review of the special event permit application. The Zoning Officer, in his discretion, may submit a report to the Planning and Zoning Commission setting forth the following:
[Ord. No. 2511, 3-17-2020]
a.
The effect of the proposed event on the safety and general welfare
of the public;
b.
The effect of the proposed event on surrounding residential
neighborhoods;
c.
Proposed conditions for the approval of the proposed event.
4.
Determination. The Zoning Officer shall submit his report and the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations to the Board of Aldermen for final consideration. The Board of Aldermen shall determine whether the proposed event meets the criteria set forth in Subsection
(D)(1) of this Section herein and provide any conditions of approval in writing within fifteen (15) days of determination. A time limitation for the special event shall be set forth if permitted by the Board of Aldermen. The individual applicant for the special event permit and the landowner shall be responsible for maintaining any conditions of approval prior to, during the course of and after the conclusion of any approved special event. If any conditions of approval are not maintained prior to or during the course of the event, the Chief of Police shall have the authority to cancel or close the event.
E. Accessory Buildings. Those buildings that are accessory
and customarily incident to any of the permitted or conditional uses
shall be allowed, however, no permanent residence shall be allowed.
F. Sign Regulation. All signs and bulletin boards within this
zoning district shall conform to the requirements of the Warrenton
City Code, except for Section 425.090(10) regulating "banner signs".
G. Height, Area And Bulk Regulations.
1. Minimum area. Thirty-five (35) acres. Contiguous
lots under common ownership can be used to meet the minimum area requirement.
2. Maximum height. No structure shall be erected to
exceed a height of two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet.
H. Residential Use. There shall be no residential uses. Vacation
vehicles shall be allowed for events, however, all vacation vehicles
shall be at all times in compliance with rules promulgated by the
City of Warrenton's Director of Public Works.
I. Odor. Every use under this zoning district shall be so operated
that no offensive or objectionable odor is perceptible at any point
on the lot line on which the use is located.
J. Noise. Every use under this zoning district shall be so
operated that no offensive or objectionable noise is perceptible at
any point on the lot line on which the use is located.
K. Parking Regulations. Every use under this zoning district
shall be so operated that no such vehicle parking shall be off site.
L. Lighting.
1. All exterior lighting, building, parking lot lights and landscape
lights shall be directed away from adjacent highways, streets and
properties so that no light is cast on adjoining properties or public
roadways. No light standard utilized for the illumination of recreational
areas shall exceed one hundred (100) feet in height. No light standard
utilized for the illumination of parking areas shall exceed eighteen
(18) feet. No other light standard shall exceed twelve (12) feet in
height.
2. Fixtures mounted on structures shall be compatible in appearance
to the light standards used.
3. Lighting in areas adjacent to residential districts shall be mounted
to buildings and be of sufficient illumination to provide for security
and safety. Care shall be taken to ensure minimal impact on those
adjacent residential districts.
4. All lighting shall be high-pressure sodium and served with underground
cable.
M. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided along all collector and arterial street frontages in conformance with the requirements set forth in Section
410.140, Subsection
(B)(2 —
3) of the Warrenton City Code.
N. Screening. All outside trash containers, HVAC units, electric,
telephone, gas meters, satellite dishes and rooftop mechanical apparatus
shall be thoroughly screened with appropriate materials or landscaping
to conceal the visibility of the object. Outside trash containers
are to be screened with material matching or compatible with buildings
or structures.
O. Site Design Requirements For Development. All new developments and/or buildings and/or alterations of existing structures in this district shall comply with the site plan requirements of Section
405.390 of the Warrenton City Code.
P. Compliance With Laws. All developments within this district
shall at all times be operated in compliance with the Code of the
City of Warrenton and any other County, State or Federal law or regulation.