The Office and Apartment Zone is provided for the development
of higher-density apartments and office complexes. This VO-1 Zone
is a rather low commercial classification with restrictions that make
it compatible as a buffer or peripheral use to residential zones.
Because of the intensity of use anticipated in an Office and Apartment
Zone, such zones must be located on higher classified streets (collector
or major streets) and must be supplied with adequate water and sewer
facilities. (Authorized residential densities: 10 units to 15 units
per acre.)
[Amended 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
This VO-1 Zone shall specifically permit offices and apartments
as the principal uses of land. All permitted uses of the VR-5 Zone,
plus schools of all types, dental clinics, fraternal institutions,
private clubs, mortuaries, hospitals, churches, offices, fraternity
and sorority houses, philanthropic organizations, museums, public
libraries, art galleries, aquariums, apartment dwelling units, provided
there is at least 2,500 square feet of ground area per dwelling unit.
The following uses may be permitted in the VO-1 Zone as special
uses after a public hearing and a finding by the Board that such uses
are necessary and desirable in a particular location: public utility
facilities, coin-operated telephone booths, police and fire stations.
The following are conditions where special restrictions shall
apply to the uses allowed in this VO-1 Zone:
