[Ord. No. 03-019, 6-23-2003; Ord. No. 17-2021, 6-21-2021]
A. 
Scope Of Provisions. This Section contains the regulations of the Planned Unit Development Procedure. These regulations are supplemented and qualified by additional general regulations appearing elsewhere in this Chapter which are incorporated as part of this Section by reference.
B. 
Statement Of Intent. The intent of this Section is to provide a voluntary and alternate zoning procedure in the "R-1," "R-2," and "R-3" Residence District in order to permit flexibility in building types, encourage economic and energy efficient subdivision design, and encourage the provision of supporting community facilities in the development of diverse, sound, urban developments under conditions of approved site and development plans.
C. 
Applicable Zoning Districts. The Planned Unit Development Procedure may be utilized for developments containing five (5) or more lots or units in the residence districts.
D. 
Authorized Developments And Limitations. The Planned Unit Development Procedure may authorize the following development types and standards:
1. 
Any residential use, and supporting community facilities.
2. 
Any non-commercial use permitted in the zoning district within which the Planned Unit Development lies. The area and yard requirements for non-dwelling uses shall not be diminished unless authorized by the ordinance authorizing the Planned Environment Unit.
3. 
Local public utility facilities.
4. 
Lot area, yard setback, and height requirements shall be as established in the ordinance authorizing the Planned Environment Unit.
E. 
Procedures. Procedures for filing, review, and approval of the Planned Unit Development Procedure shall be as follows:
1. 
Application. Application for a Planned Unit Development for a specific tract of land shall be initiated by the filing of a verified application by the owner or owners of record, or owners under contract of a lot or tract of land, or their authorized representatives. Application shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission upon forms prescribed for such purpose by the Planning and Zoning Commission and accompanied by the following:
a. 
Filing fee per requirements of Section 435.040, Fees.
b. 
Preliminary site development plan, which shall include the following:
(1) 
An outboundary plat of the tract with a land surveyor's seal and statement of verification regarding the source of boundary dimensions, bearings, and source of contour data.
(2) 
Type, number, and general location of proposed lots or units.
(3) 
Existing and proposed contours at vertical intervals of not more than five (5) feet referred to sea level datum. Flood plain areas shall be delineated.
2. 
Density Calculations. The Planned Unit Development shall not contain more units than would be permitted under the regulations of the "R-1," "R-2" or "R-3" Residence District within which the development lies. The maximum number of lots or units allowable shall be calculated by dividing the area of the development by the minimum lot area requirements for a residential unit of the residence district or districts in which the subdivision is located.
3. 
Multi-Family. The Planned Unit Development may authorize multi-family dwellings in the "R-3" Residence District. The Planned Unit Development may be utilized to modify otherwise applicable district regulations by authorizing modification of any of the restrictions or standards included in Section 415.020(E), including, but not limited to, gross density, minimum lot area, maximum acreage of development, height, setbacks and parking.
4. 
Public Hearing.
A public hearing on the petition shall be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the same manner and with the same public notice procedure as required for a change of zoning. The public hearing shall be held within forty-five (45) days of verification that the application meets the minimum application requirements.
5. 
Planning And Zoning Commission Recommendation. Upon review of the application, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend approval subject to appropriate conditions or denial. Conditions may relate to, but need not be limited to, the following:
a. 
Conditions relative to the type and extent of improvements and landscaping.
b. 
Conditions governing development, improvements, and maintenance of common ground.
c. 
Conditions relative to the maximum or minimum gross floor area per dwelling unit.
d. 
Conditions relative to sign regulations.
When approval has been recommended subject to conditions, and the conditions would cause a substantial change in the site development plan presented at public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall withhold forwarding a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen pending receipt of a revised plan from the petitioner reflecting compliance with the conditions. The petitioner shall be allowed a maximum of forty-five (45) days to submit the revised site development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commissioner. Said site development plan shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its next meeting. If the petitioner fails to submit the revised site development plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward its recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. The Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation shall be based upon whether the Planned Unit Development proposal is consistent with good general planning practice and with good site planning; can be constructed and operated in a manner that is not detrimental to the permitted uses in the district; would be visually compatible with the uses in the surrounding area; and is deemed desirable to promote the general welfare of the City. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall also consider the architectural, landscape, and other relationships, which may exist between the proposed development and the character of the surrounding neighborhood and shall prescribe and require such physical treatment or other limitations as will, in its opinion, enhance the neighborhood character. The recommendation, along with preliminary plans and conditions where approval has been recommended, shall be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for its consideration.
6. 
Board Of Aldermen Action. Upon receipt of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, the Board of Aldermen shall either approve the Planned Unit Development by approving an ordinance authorizing the development or deny the application. If the application is approved, the matter shall be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration of a site development concept plan.
F. 
Appeal Or Protest Procedure.
1. 
Appeal By Petitioner To Recommendation Of Denial.
a. 
Statement Of Intent. The purpose of this Section is to provide a formal method by which a petitioner may request further consideration by the Board of Aldermen of a Planning and Zoning Commission denial or recommendation of denial of certain special procedures as specified herein.
b. 
Filing Of Appeal. Upon the denial or recommendation of denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission of an application for a special procedure as specified herein, the applicant may file an appeal with the Board of Aldermen requesting a determination from that body. A Notice of Appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days after the Planning and Zoning Commission's report is received by the Board of Aldermen at a regular meeting. Notice of Appeal to the Board of Aldermen shall be in writing and shall be filed in duplicate with the City Clerk, accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00). The applicant shall have an additional thirty (30) days to file the actual appeal. The appeal shall specifically state how the application, as initially filed or subsequently modified, meets the criteria set forth in the regulations of the special procedure in question.
c. 
Review Of Appeal Or Protest. The following regulations shall govern the review of an appeal:
(1) 
Referral Of Appeal To Planning Commission. Upon receipt of an appeal, the Board of Aldermen shall refer it to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall respond thereon to the Board of Aldermen disclosing in what respect the application and facts offered in support thereof met or failed to meet the requirements specified in this Section.
(2) 
Public Hearing By The Board Of Aldermen. Before acting on any appeal or protest the Board of Aldermen shall set the matter for hearing. The Board of Aldermen shall give written notice of such hearing to the applicant and public notice shall be given in the same manner as required for a change in zoning. The applicant shall be heard at the hearing. In addition, any other person or persons who, in the discretion of the Board of Aldermen, will be aggrieved by any decision or action with respect to an appeal may also be heard at the hearing.
(3) 
Board Of Aldermen Decision. Following the hearing by the Board of Aldermen on an appealed application, the Board of Aldermen may affirm, reverse or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. 
Protest By Specified Nearby Property Owners To Recommendation Of Approval. In accordance with the procedure provided in Section 435.040(A)(2), Specified nearby property owners may file a Protest with the Board of Aldermen against the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation of approval of an application for a Planned Unit Development Procedure or an amendment.
G. 
Site Development Concept Plan And Section Plan. Requirements for site development concept plans and section plans shall be as follows:
1. 
Site Development Concept Plan Requirements. Site development concept plans shall include, in addition to specific information required by the ordinance authorizing the development, the following general information:
a. 
Outboundary plat and legal description of the property.
b. 
Location of all roadways adjacent to the property and general location, size, and pavement widths of all interior roadways.
c. 
General design of the development including unit types (i.e., single-family detached, single-family attached, garden apartment), number of each unit type proposed location of units, minimum and maximum size of single-family lots, approximate size of multiple family structures, and location and size of common areas and recreation facilities.
d. 
Zoning district lines and flood plain boundaries.
e. 
Density calculations.
2. 
Director Of Public Works Review.
The Director of Public Works shall determine if the site development concept plan complies with the conditions of the ordinance authorizing the development. The Director of Public Work's approval or disapproval of the site development concept plan shall also be based upon whether the plan is consistent with good general planning practice, consistent with good site planning, can be constructed and operated in a manner that is not detrimental to the permitted uses in the district, would be visually compatible with the uses in the surrounding area, and is deemed desirable to promote the general welfare of Jefferson County. The Director of Public Works shall also consider architectural, landscape, and other relationships which may exist between the proposed development and the character of the surrounding neighborhood and shall prescribe or require such physical treatment or other limitations as will, in its opinion, enhance the neighborhood character.
The petitioner/developer may appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission from a decision by the Director of Public Works, in cases where the Director of Public Works is authorized to review the site development concept plan. The petitioner shall have a fifteen-day period in which to file a written appeal and plan with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The written appeal, stating the reasons for the appeal, shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make the final determination of the matter. No exceptions will be granted that are in violation of the particular ordinance governing the development plan.
3. 
Recording. Upon approval of the site development concept plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the owner(s) shall, within sixty (60) days of the approval date, record the plan with the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds as a Planned Unit Development. Failure to record the site development concept plan within the time specified shall cause approval of the plan to terminate. An extension of recording time may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. 
Site Development Section Plans.
A site development section plan for each plat or phase of the Planned Unit Development shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for review and approval. The site development section plan shall contain such information as is required by the ordinance establishing the Planned Unit Development, in addition to such other information required on a preliminary plat in accord with Section 445.100 of the Herculaneum Subdivision Ordinance. The plans shall be retained on file by the City. An approved site development section plan shall constitute an approved preliminary plat for subdivision purposes. No building permits or authorization for improvement or development for any use authorized under provisions of the Planned Unit Development ordinance governing the tract shall be issued prior to approval of such plans.
Where elements within the designated Planned Unit Development boundary are necessary to the support of a given section, but not included within the section boundary, these elements shall be included on a site plan accompanying, or a part of, the site development section plan.
For developments consisting of a single plat or phase, the site development concept plan may include all the information required for concept plans and section plans, and the requirement for site development section plans may be waived.
H. 
Procedures To Amend The Planned Unit Development Ordinance Or Required Plans. In order to amend provisions of an existing Planned Unit Development ordinance or to amend a site development concept or section plan approved for the Planned Unit Development, the procedure shall be as follows:
1. 
To Amend The Planned Unit Development Ordinance:
a. 
The property owner or authorized representative shall submit a written request to amend ordinance conditions to the Director of Public Works for review. The Department shall then evaluate the request for consistency in purpose and content with the nature of the proposal as originally advertised for public hearing.
b. 
If the Director of Public Works determines that the requested amendment is consistent in purpose and content with the original proposal as advertised, the Director of Public Works shall so report to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the request and the report of the Director of Public Works, and then forward a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. A recommendation of approval shall include conditions to be included in the amended ordinance.
c. 
If the Director of Public Works determines that the requested amendment is not consistent in purpose and content with the nature of the proposal as originally advertised for public hearing, the Director of Public Works shall so report to the applicant and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall then review the proposed ordinance amendment and forward a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. The Planning and Zoning Commission may, if deemed necessary, forward a resolution of intent to the Board of Aldermen for the purpose of a new public hearing on the matter in accord with proceedings specified in Section 435.040.
2. 
To Amend The Site Development Concept Or Section Plans:
a. 
The property owner or authorized representative shall submit an amended site development concept or section plan to the Director of Public Works for review. The Director of Public Works shall then evaluate the request for consistency in purpose and content with the nature of the proposal as originally advertised for public hearing, the preliminary development plan approved by the Board of Aldermen, and the initial site development concept plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
b. 
If the Director of Public Works determines that the proposed amendment to the site development concept plan is not in conflict with the original proposal as advertised and the approved preliminary development plan, and meets all conditions of the Planned Unit Development Procedure ordinance, said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Said amended plan shall be recorded with the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds within sixty (60) days of Planning and Zoning Commission approval.
However, when conditions of a particular Planned Unit Development Procedure ordinance are amended which necessitate an amended site development concept plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review and approve said amended plans and they shall be recorded with the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds within sixty (60) days of Planning and Zoning Commission approval.
c. 
If the Director of Public Works determines that the proposed amendment to the site development concept plan is not consistent in purpose and content with the nature of the proposal as originally advertised for public hearing, or with the preliminary development plan approved by the Board of Aldermen, the Director of Public Works shall so report to the applicant and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall then review the proposed site plan amendment and make a final determination.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may, if deemed necessary, forward a resolution of intent to the Board of Aldermen for the purpose of a new public hearing on the matter in accord with proceedings specified in Section 435.040.
d. 
If the Director of Public Works determines that the proposed amendment to the site development section plan is not in conflict with the approved site development concept plan and meets all conditions of the Planned Unit Development ordinance, the Director of Public Works may approve said amended plan. Said plan shall be retained on file by the Director of Public Works.
I. 
Appeal To Planning And Zoning Commission Of A Decision By The Director Of Public Works In Reviewing Development Plans. The petitioner/developer may appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission from a decision by the Director of Public Works, in cases where the Director of Public Works is authorized to review development plans. The petitioner shall have a fifteen-day period in which to file a written appeal and plan with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The written appeal, stating the reasons for the appeal, shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make the final determination of the matter. No exceptions will be granted that are in violation of the particular ordinance governing the development plan.
J. 
Time Periods For Submission Of Plans And Commencement Of Construction And Extensions Of Time.
1. 
Site Development Concept Plan. The site development concept plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review within eighteen (18) months after approval of the application by the Board of Aldermen unless such time is extended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. One (1) such extension shall be allowed for a maximum of eighteen (18) months.
2. 
Platting. The first plat or phase of development shall be recorded within two (2) years of approval of the site development concept plans. All remaining areas of the P.E.U. shall be platted within eight (8) years of approval of the Planned Development Unit or the Planned Development Unit shall terminate for those unplatted areas. This eight-year time period may be extended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. All record plats or phases shall contain enough common land to support the lots or area platted.
3. 
Commencement Of Construction. Substantial construction shall commence within one (1) year of recording of each plat. As used in this Section, substantial construction shall mean final grading for roadways necessary for first approved plat or phase of construction and commencement of installation of sanitary and storm sewers.
4. 
Appeal Of A Denial Of An Extension Of Time. Upon the denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission of a request to extend the time for the filing or recording of a site development concept plan, or recording of plat, the applicant may file an appeal with the Board of Aldermen requesting a determination from that body, except in such instances where the maximum time extensions have been granted.
A notice of appeal shall be filed within fifteen (15) days of action by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Notice of appeal to the Board of Aldermen shall be in writing and shall be filed in duplicate with the City Clerk of the Board of Aldermen. The applicant shall have an additional thirty (30) days to file the appeal. The appeal shall set forth the specific causes why the previously approved time for the filing or recording of a site development concept plan, or recording of plat, could not be met, and within what period of time such requirement can be met.
Upon receipt of an appeal for a time extension, the Board of Aldermen shall refer same to the Planning and Zoning Commission for report therein as to whether or not the facts offered in the appeal have or have not justified the requested time extension. The Board of Aldermen on receipt of the Planning and Zoning Commission's report may affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Planning and Zoning Commission or may grant or deny any request for an extension of time upon which the Planning and Zoning Commission has taken action. An affirmative vote of five (5) members of the whole Board of Aldermen shall be required to reverse, modify, or amend any determination of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A majority vote of the whole Board of Aldermen shall be sufficient to affirm any determination of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. 
Termination Of Planned Unit Development Or Unplatted Portions Of Developed Planned Environment Units. In the event the site development concept plan is not submitted, the plats are not recorded, or substantial construction has not commenced within the prescribed time limits, the Planned Unit Development shall terminate, and the Planning and Zoning Commission shall initiate a resolution of intent for the purpose of a new public hearing to revert the property to its prior classification or other appropriate Residence District classification in accord with the proceedings specified in Section 435.040. Where rezoning has been granted in conjunction with a Planned Unit Development and said Planned Unit Development has terminated, no building permit shall be issued on that property until completion of action by the Board of Aldermen on a resolution of intent to rezone said property in accord with the provisions of the above noted Section.
K. 
Dedications For Public Schools And Public Parks. A Planned Unit Development may include land designated for dedication for public school or public park use, which land may be considered part of the gross acreage of the development in computing the maximum number of lots that may be created or dwelling units that may be authorized, provided that:
1. 
The area of the proposed Planned Unit Development is at least thirty (30) acres in the case of a public school dedication and sixty (60) acres in the case of a public park dedication.
2. 
No tract of less than five (5) acres is designated for dedication for public school use, or two (2) acres for public park use. However, a tract of land less than this minimum may be accepted for dedication for public school or public park use if it is an addition to an existing or proposed park or school site respectively.
3. 
The proposed school site is compatible with a generalized plan for school locations published by the school district.
4. 
Prior to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission of a site development concept plan indicating a public park or public school site, a written statement shall be received from the Director of Public Works recommending approval of the proposed park dedication; or a written notification shall be received from the school district that the school district has agreed to accept the public school site dedication.
5. 
Prior to approval of a site development concept plan, a written agreement between the petitioner and the school district shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. This agreement shall indicate who is responsible for the installation of required improvements adjacent to or affecting the school site, and when the improvements will be installed.
6. 
The proposed site is dedicated to public school or public park use in a manner approved by the City Attorney as to legal form prior to recording of the site development concept plan.
7. 
The site development concept plan identifies the boundaries of the dedicated tract within the Planned Unit Development.
8. 
The deed of dedication for public park or public school use shall provide that in the event the property shall no longer be used for that purpose, it will revert to the trustees of the subdivision in which it is located as common land. The trust indenture required in Subsection (L) shall provide for the manner in which the common land shall be treated, so that the provisions of Subsection (L) are complied with.
L. 
Trust Indentures And Warranty Deeds. In developments where common areas, which may include open spaces, recreational areas, or other common grounds, are provided and the acreage of which is included in the gross acreage for density calculation purposes, a trust indenture shall be recorded simultaneously with the record plat. The indenture shall provide for the proper and continuous maintenance and supervision of said common land by trustees to be selected and to act in accordance with the terms of such indenture and the common land shall be deeded to the trustees under said indenture by general warranty deed. The trust indenture and warranty deed shall comply with the requirements as herein described.
1. 
Submission And Review Procedure. Trust indentures and warranty deeds shall be submitted to and approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and compliance with the regulations of this Section.
2. 
Provisions Of The Trust Indenture. The following provisions shall be included in the trust indentures:
a. 
Election Of Trustees. The initial board of trustees may be appointed by the developer. One-third (1/3) of the trustees shall be chosen by purchasers of developed lots or units after fifty percent (50%) of the lots or units have been sold; two-thirds (2/3) of the trustees shall be chosen by purchasers of developed lots or units after ninety-five percent (95%) of the lots or units have been sold; all of the trustees shall be chosen by purchasers of developed lots or units after all of the lots or units have been sold. The trust indenture shall provide for the method and time of the election of trustees.
b. 
Vacancies On The Board Of Trustees. Where the provisions of a trust indenture cannot be fulfilled by reason of unfilled vacancies among the trustees, the Board of Aldermen may upon the petition of any concerned resident or property owner of the subdivision, appoint one (1) or more trustees to fill vacancies until such time as trustees are selected in accordance with the trust indenture. Any person so appointed who is not a resident or property owner within the subdivision shall be allowed a reasonable fee for his/her services by the order of appointment, which fee shall be levied as a special assessment against the property in the subdivision, and which shall not be subject to any limitations on special assessments contained in the trust indenture or elsewhere.
c. 
Term Of The Indenture And Title To Common Ground. The term of the indenture shall be for the duration of the subdivision. In the event the subdivision is vacated, thereafter, fee simple title shall vest in the then lot or unit owners as joint tenants. The rights of the joint tenants shall only be exercisable appurtenant to and in conjunction with their lot or unit ownership. Any conveyance or change of ownership of any lot or unit shall convey with it ownership in the common property, and no interest in the common property shall be conveyed by a lot or unit owner except in conjunction with the sale of a lot or unit. The sale of any lot or unit shall carry with it all the incidents of ownership of the common property although such is not expressly mentioned in the deed; provided, however, that no right or power conferred upon the trustees shall be abrogated.
d. 
Use Of Common Ground. The common areas, including open spaces, recreational areas, or other common grounds, shall be for the sole benefit, use, and enjoyment of the lot or unit owners, present and future, of the entire Planned Unit Development or that the common areas may also be used by residents outside the Planned Unit Development. If residents outside the Planned Unit Development are permitted to use the common areas, the indenture shall contain provisions which shall provide, in essence, the following:
(1) 
No resident of the Planned Unit Development shall be denied the use of the open space, recreational facilities, or other common ground for any reason related to the extension of such privilege to non-residents of the Planned Unit Development;
(2) 
All rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the indenture with respect to residents of the Planned Unit Development shall be applied equally to the residents;
(3) 
All rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the indenture with respect to non-residents of the Planned Unit Development shall be applied equally to the non-residents;
(4) 
At any time after the recording of the indenture, a majority of the residents of the Planned Unit Development, by election duly called, may elect to allow or disallow usage of the open space, recreational facilities or other common grounds by non-residents of the Planned Unit Development.
e. 
Maintenance Of Common Ground. The indenture shall contain provisions for the maintenance of all common areas and facilities and the means of collecting assessments necessary for the maintenance thereof.
f. 
Maintenance Of Common Walls. In Planned Unit Development developments containing attached units, the indenture shall contain provisions for maintenance of common walls.
[Ord. No. 37-2009, 11-23-2009; Ord. No. 17-2021, 6-21-2021[1]; Ord. No. 42-2022, 11-21-2022]
A. 
Definitions.
GOODS
Any merchandise, equipment, products, supplies or materials.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS
Any business operated in a residential dwelling that manufactures, provides, or sells goods or services and that is owned and operated by the owner or tenant of the residential dwelling.
HOME-BASED WORK
Any lawful occupation performed by a resident within a residential home or accessory structure, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes and does not change the residential character of the residential building or adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
HOME OCCUPATION
A no-impact home-based business.
NO-IMPACT HOME-BASED BUSINESS
Any home-based business or home-based work where:
a. 
The total number of employees and clients on-site at one (1) time does not exceed the occupancy limit for the residential dwelling; and
b. 
The activities of the business:
(1) 
Are limited to the sale of lawful goods and services;
(2) 
May involve having more than one (1) client on the property at one (1) time;
(3) 
Do not cause a substantial increase in traffic through the residential area;
(4) 
Do not violate any parking regulations established by the political subdivision;
(5) 
Occur inside the residential dwelling or in the yard of the residential dwelling;
(6) 
Are not visible from the street; and
(7) 
Do not violate any narrowly tailored regulation established under the definition of "home occupation" in this Section.
B. 
Regulations To Safeguard The Residential Character Of The Dwelling And/Or Surrounding Neighborhood. To preserve the residential character of the residential building and protect against adverse effects on the character of the surrounding neighborhood, a home occupation may operate in a Residential District, provided the home occupation:
1. 
Home occupations shall be operated entirely from an enclosed structure and shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total floor area of the main residential building and in no case more than five hundred (500) square feet of floor area, with use of the dwelling for a home occupation being clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes.
2. 
Lighting. Home occupations must comply with Section 205.370, Lighting — Regulated Within City.
3. 
Noise. Home occupations must not create offensive or excessive noise and must comply with all noise restrictions applicable to residential areas including but not limited to Section 210.220, Disturbing the Peace and Section 210.340, Loud Noise Within the City.
4. 
Trash. Home occupations must not generate trash or refuse that exceeds normal residential trash and refuse.
5. 
Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage of equipment, inventory, or other supplies for the home occupation is prohibited and no commodities shall be displayed or sold on the outside of the main residential building.
6. 
Disposal Of Solid Waste. Solid waste must not be deposited, stored, or otherwise maintained on the property.
7. 
Parking. All customer parking must be located off of any public street and home occupations must comply with all parking regulations applicable to residential zones including but not limited to Chapter 350, Stopping, Standing or Parking.
8. 
Public Health And Safety. Home occupations shall adhere to all City ordinances and regulations related to the public health and safety including but not limited to fire and building codes, health and sanitation, transportation or traffic control, solid or hazardous waste, and pollution.
9. 
Compliance With Laws. Home occupations shall comply with State and Federal laws including paying applicable taxes.
10. 
All deliveries related to the home occupation shall be made between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. Deliveries shall not be made by a vehicle that exceeds the size and/or weight rating for the street.
C. 
Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to:
1. 
Prohibit mail order or telephone sales for home-based work;
2. 
Prohibit service by appointment within the home or accessory structure;
3. 
Prohibit or require structural modifications to the home or accessory structure;
4. 
Restrict the hours of operation for home-based work; or
5. 
Restrict storage or the use of equipment that does not produce effects outside the home or accessory structure.
D. 
Home occupations do not require a license nor any fee, but within sixty (60) days of establishing a home occupation, the resident is asked to supply the City with: (1) a copy of its business's Missouri Tax ID number and, for home occupations selling goods at retail, a Statement of No Tax Due in accordance with Missouri Statutes (Section 144.083.2 and 144.083.4, RSMo.), and (2) a written description of the home occupation, and the number of employees to be working at the home occupation who are not residents of the home. At the same time, to help ensure the proposed home occupation complies with the requirements of this Subsection, the City shall supply the resident with a copy of this Subsection or a summary of its requirements. Upon receipt of the written description, the City shall verify for the resident that the home occupation complies with the foregoing requirements. Any change in the amount of floor area occupied by the home occupation as detailed in the original description, number of employees, or the type of home occupation should be followed by a submission of a revised description and review and approval in accordance with this Section to assist the resident in continued compliance.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 17-2021 only changed the numbering of this Section from 410.250 to 410.255.
[Ord. No. 37-2009, 11-23-2009]
A. 
All sides of non-residential structure shall receive equal architectural treatment or be compatible with each other as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Structures are strongly encouraged to have architectural features (i.e. reveals, dormers, soldier courses, cornices, etc.) to add architectural character to the structure. Landscaping or topographic relief can be used as screening in lieu of providing masonry as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. 
The use of decorative masonry, glass, textured/form lined tilt-up concrete panels or decorative architecturally enhanced metal wall panels are required for exterior facing materials for non-residential buildings. Non-decorative prefabricated metal and non-decorative cinder block building exteriors are prohibited. A total of thirty percent (30%) of a wall elevation can be an EIFS material or other material upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Board of Aldermen. Applicant shall provide an exhibit or samples of the proposed materials.
C. 
The primary color on all buildings shall be earth tone color(s). Non-earth tone colors may be permitted as accent markings upon review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
D. 
All HVAC and mechanical equipment for non-residential structures shall be screened from public view. Roof- and wall-mounted equipment and materials shall be screened and made a part of the architecture of the building and are to be painted to match the building or roof color.
E. 
Gasoline canopies shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure on the premises and shall not exceed a height of eighteen (18) feet.
F. 
All retaining walls shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure and be constructed of an architectural masonry material. Wood ties and cinder block materials are prohibited.
G. 
All service doors and/or overhead doors shall have an exterior color which predominately matches the building color.
H. 
Buildings are encouraged to utilize Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) concepts and principles in their design and construction.
[Ord. No. 37-2009, 11-23-2009]
A. 
All new territories, which may hereafter be annexed to the City, shall be reclassified to a zoning classification according to the following procedure(s).
B. 
A property owner desiring a voluntary annexation into the City shall complete an annexation petition on forms provided by the City. The petitioner for annexation shall provide the completed form to the City with their signature duly notarized and the legal description attached to the petition for annexation.
C. 
Within sixty (60) days following the date of annexation, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend a zoning classification for all new territories to the Board of Aldermen. The Board, within one hundred twenty (120) days following the date of annexation, shall establish zoning for all newly annexed territories. All property owners within the territories in question will be contacted by the City and be given a reasonable opportunity to request a specific zoning classification. In any case, the Board of Aldermen shall be the final party regarding the determination of all zoning classifications and may consider, but not be limited to, the following criteria:
1. 
The City's Comprehensive Master Plan.
2. 
The property owner's zoning request or plans for the property in question.
3. 
The existing land use of adjacent territories in the respective zoning classifications.
D. 
Prior to the date on which the Board of Aldermen votes to annex territory requested to be voluntarily annexed by its owner, the Planning and Zoning Commission may consider a zoning reclassification of the specified territory and may hold a public hearing thereon in order to make a zoning reclassification recommendation to the Board of Aldermen. Such public hearing shall be held according to the laws and Ordinances governing rezoning of property. If the Board of Aldermen receives the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation at least thirty (30) days prior to when the Board is scheduled to vote on the annexation, the Board of Aldermen may cause at least fifteen (15) days' notice of a public hearing on the zoning reclassification to be held immediately after the Board of Aldermen votes to approve the annexation. After such public hearing, the Board may, by ordinance, enact the zoning classification or classifications for such territory.
E. 
No building or structure may be erected on the newly annexed territory until it has been zoned, nor shall any different or new use be permitted, except that any use established prior to annexation shall be permitted. If the established use falls under the definition of a "grandfathered use", that use may be continued by the owner of the territory at the time of annexation but such use may not be expanded, changed or assigned.
F. 
No contractual zoning shall be permitted. "Contractual zoning" is defined as when an individual landowner agrees to voluntarily annex or consent to annexation in return for a specified zoning classification.
G. 
Deannexation of property from the corporate limits of the City of Herculaneum is permitted at the discretion of the Governing Body and as provided for under Chapter 71 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and any other applicable provisions.