Main corridors into the Town of Rome provide a first impression
of the Town for many visitors. It is imperative that they present
a positive and welcoming impression. As such, the appearance is second
only to the importance of safety. The purpose of the Town of Rome's
Gateway Overlay District is to advance both the aesthetic and economic
objectives of the Town of Rome as a recreational community by controlling
site design and appearance of development within the Town's major
entrance points from the north/south and east/west. The Gateway Overlay
District was created to advance this purpose in a manner that is consistent
with sound economic, land use, and design principles. The specific
objectives of the Gateway Overlay District are to:
A.
The location
and boundaries of the Gateway Overlay District are set forth on the
Map entitled "Town of Rome Zoning Map," which is incorporated herein
and hereby made a part of these guidelines. Said map, together with
everything shown therein and all amendments thereto, shall be as much
a part of this document as though fully set forth and described herein.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
Unless
otherwise indicated on the map, the district boundary lines are measured
at 200 feet from the center lines of roads, highways, or such lines
extended or connected. Where not otherwise indicated on the map, it
is intended that the district boundary line be measured at right angles
to the nearest highway right-of-way line.
A.
Although all of the property included in the Gateway Overlay District is not part of the Rome Town Center District, the standards found in Article XVII of this chapter of the Rome Town Code shall apply in the Gateway Overlay District as follows:
[Amended 10-17-2019 by Ord. No. 19-14; 4-15-2021 by Ord. No. 21-09]
(1)
Permitted land uses, general characteristics, development standards and architectural standards shall be as set forth in § 360-81.1, Commercial "A" Subdistrict, of Article XVII of this chapter, with the exception that outdoor display of merchandise is permitted in areas more than 25 feet from the roadside property line. Any area used for outdoor merchandise display shall have been designated on an approved site plan.
(2)
Landscaping, lighting, parking, maintenance, and procedure for abatement of violations shall be per the standards set forth in § 360-81.6, General requirements for all Rome Town Center Subdistricts, and § 360-81.8, Violations, of Article XVII of this chapter. Signage requirements shall be per the standards set forth in Article XXV of this chapter.
[Amended 1-19-2023 by Ord. No. 23-01]
B.
Applicable
standards in all other underlying Town of Rome Code sections shall
be the minimum allowable standards in the Gateway Overlay District.
Shall be per § 360-11 and shall be applicable to all areas of the Gateway Overlay District.
[Added 10-17-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-14]
A.
For the
purpose of promoting the purpose of these guidelines, the general
welfare and conserving the value of property throughout the Town,
the Town Board may, from time to time, in the manner hereinafter set
forth, amend the regulations imposed by this article, provided that
all amendments adopted under the authority of this section, due allowance
shall be made for existing conditions, the conservation of property
values, the direction of building development to the best advantage
of the entire community, the uses to which property is devoted at
the time of such amendments, and the purpose and intent of the Gateway
Overlay District.
[Amended 4-15-2021 by Ord. No. 21-09]
