[Ord. No. 1759 §3, 3-6-1995; Ord. No. 2116 §1, 9-20-1999; Ord. No. 2212 §§1 — 2, 6-19-2000; Ord. No. 2628 §§1 —
2, 11-17-2003]
A. Standards, Generally. Any industrial or commercial structure
that will face or abut residential use or land zoned residential use
shall meet all the standards of other applicable City Codes and the
most stringent provisions shall apply in cases of conflict.
B. Landscaping. All building development, other than single-family
residences, shall make use of landscaping, trees and shrubs. Plot
plans shall be submitted at the time the application for building
permit is submitted and shall show the locations, sizes and type of
proposed landscaping. Planting shall be maintained and in good condition
at all times after installation. This plan shall be reviewed by the
Building Official and may be reviewed by other departments of this
jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their
jurisdiction. The plans shall be approved before a building permit
is issued.
C. Screening. All loading areas, storage lots, and off-street
parking areas providing capacity for more than two (2) vehicles, other
than within a building, shall be permanently screened from any property
within six hundred (600) feet of said off-street parking and visible
(by normal sight) from adjacent residential property ("R-1" through
"R-4", inclusive). Screening shall consist of a combination of berms,
evergreen type trees no less than six (6) feet in height and planted
in such a way to obtain sixty-five percent (65%) density at time of
planting, and six (6) foot wooden privacy type fence or eight (8)
foot if it is warranted for sufficient screening. All screening materials
shall be maintained in good condition. Fencing material shall consist
of either cedar and/or CCA treated wood.
D. Loading Zones. All loading zones for commercial and industrial
buildings shall be of adequate size to accommodate vehicles entirely
off the street right-of-ways. Such zones shall be located either to
the side or to the rear of buildings but not in required yard, landscape,
screening or areas designed for other purposes. This plan shall be
reviewed by the Building Official or may be reviewed by other departments
of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws
under their jurisdiction. The plans shall be approved before a building
permit is issued.
E. Parking Lot Design. All developments shall provide parking
as provided by the zoning ordinances of the City. Unobstructed passage
to and from a street shall be provided. This plan shall be reviewed
by the Building Official or may be reviewed by other departments of
this jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws under
their jurisdiction. The plans shall be approved before a building
permit is issued.
F. Drainage. All developments shall make provisions to properly
drain their areas not to be detrimental to surrounding areas and properties.
This plan shall be reviewed by the Building Official or may be reviewed
by other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with
any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. The plans shall be approved
before a building permit is issued.
G. Required Improvements. Streets, curbs, storm sewers, and
sidewalks shall be reviewed by the Building Official or may be reviewed
by other departments of this jurisdiction to verify compliance with
any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. The plans shall be approved
before a building permit is issued.
H. Land Use And Building Arrangement Plan Required. All industrial,
commercial, apartment, townhouse, condominium and mobile home park
developments shall present for approval the complete and final land
use planning, site development, building arrangement, public improvements,
recreational areas (for residential uses) and over all landscaping
and development scheme. This plan shall be reviewed by the Building
Official or may be reviewed by other departments of this jurisdiction
to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction.
The plans shall be approved before a building permit is issued. The
Building Official shall retain a copy of the final plan as approved
and the developer shall not vary the plan without written approval.
I. Appeal. Any person who alleges himself/herself to be aggrieved
by this Section may appeal according to the provisions of the Building
Code of the City.