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These objectives have been formulated to achieve a very high level of quality in the development of the South Industrial Park, while permitting this development to occur in an economically feasible manner. The objectives recognize that this development exists in an urbanized market and possesses excellent accessibility via a network of interstate roadways, major arterial streets and air transportation. The objectives encourage the use of quality design, materials and workmanship in order to protect public and private investments made in the park.
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These standards identify a high level of design and development quality in the creation of the Sikeston South Industrial Park. As a statement of development requirements and guidelines, the standards are a ready reference for property owners and the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation in guiding their investment decisions in the South Industrial Park. These standards are intended to supplement, not replace, existing City Codes and ordinances. The standards will be utilized by the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation as a guide when a plan for a new structure is presented and when expansion or major alteration of existing properties is proposed.
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Review of all matters pertaining to the design and development standards contained in this document shall be made by the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation. Approval of plans, design and materials must be given by the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation prior to their use in or for development of the Sikeston South Industrial Park.
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The objectives of the site planning standards are to enhance the aesthetics of site development within the South Industrial Park. The objectives are to be used to integrate site planning consideration, primary buildings, other structures and site features into an attractive setting, one (1) which helps induce and protect investment by private enterprise. The Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation and individual industries shall, jointly, inspect the improvements covered by these standards on an annual basis to determine their continued adherence to the site planning standards.
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The setback from any street right-of-way line to any structural component of a building shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet. The minimum setback distance shall also be related to the maximum building height allowed, as described in Section 425.190, Building Height. Side and rear lot setbacks from lot lines to any structural component of a building shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet. Other setbacks shall be governed by the applicable zoning ordinances of the City of Sikeston.
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The flow of stormwater from any lot must be incorporated into the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation's approved stormwater drainage plans for the entire South Industrial Park.
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The maximum coverage of a lot shall be in accordance with the building use and parking facility, as follows:
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Building (only): sixty percent (60%).
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Building and vehicular parking/truck loading (combined): ninety percent (90%).
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The amount of open space (landscaped common area along streets, landscaped buffer zones, lawns and planting areas, water features and other similar areas) shall be a minimum of twenty percent (20%). Open space consisting of the mandated buffer zone and common space easements shall be included in meeting this twenty percent (20%) requirement.
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No on-street parking shall be permitted in the South Industrial Park. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the various building uses and the City of Sikeston zoning ordinance, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),[1] as amended in 1992. Off-street parking may be permitted in the front, sides or rear yards of each lot with a minimum six (6) foot landscaped area around the perimeter in accordance with Section 425.240, Parking Areas And Site Entrances.
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Signs designating parking entrances and/or exits shall be provided on-site. The signs may be located within the setback requirements.
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Parking areas and gutters shall be constructed of concrete or bituminous asphalt. Their construction shall permit drainage of stormwater so that no ponding occurs in the parking areas and the stormwater flow meets the requirements of Section 425.100, Site Drainage. Stripes shall be painted on the surface of the parking area indicating the outline of parking spaces in order to aid in the orderly arrangement of parking stalls.
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Editor’s Note: See 42 U.S.C.A. §12101 et seq.
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Within the South Industrial Park, access from public streets to parking lots shall be provided by driveways. Driveways off any other public roadway in the Sikeston South industrial Park shall be located a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from that roadway's intersection with any other interior street.
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Driveways on the same side of any public roadway shall be spaced a minimum of two hundred (200) feet from one (1) another.
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Curb cuts shall be constructed in accordance with the standards for such improvements as provided by the City of Sikeston's Department of Public Works.
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Driveways shall be constructed of concrete or bituminous asphalt.
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Off-street loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the City of Sikeston zoning ordinance, as amended. Vehicular access to loading areas shall be carefully planned to limit off-site view from adjacent thoroughfares and interior streets in the Park. Curb cuts for access to loading areas shall be constructed in accordance with City standards. On-site views of loading areas shall be minimized to the extent practical. Where it can be reasonably accomplished, access to loading areas shall be directly from streets or entrance drives. Off-street loading areas shall be designed so that vehicles shall be able to serve these areas without having to back into a public street right-of-way.
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Signs designating entrances and/or exits of loading areas shall be provided on-site. A continuous concrete curb and gutter at least six (6) inches in height shall be provided on the perimeter of loading areas to prevent vehicular encroachment on adjacent property and on landscape treatment. Storm drainage from these areas shall meet the requirements of Section 425.100.
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Outside storage shall meet the following minimum standards:
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Outside storage of assembled materials, products or vehicles shall not be located with the setback from any interior street or any portion of the landscaped buffer zone.
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Outside storage shall be screened from view, at ground level, from streets and abutting lots.
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Fences and/or screen walls shall make an enclosed perimeter around the materials, products or vehicles so fenced/walled, providing for vehicular or service personnel access where necessary.
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The exterior or finished surface of screen walls or security fencing, which enclose materials stored outside, shall face outward.
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Outside storage material shall be dust-free. The open storage of sand, gravel, rock, dirt, salt and other granular materials must be controlled within the outside storage area. The outside storage material must be not be unsightly.
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All such utility, mechanical and electrical equipment shall be located to permit space for landscape treatment under Section 425.260, Utility Stations or Boxes and Site-Related Mechanical and/or Electrical Equipment. All piping, conduit and wiring shall be located underground.
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Above ground utility, mechanical and electrical equipment shall not be located:
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Where sight visibility is critical to property access and safety (i.e., vehicular entries and intersections);
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At high traffic areas; or
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At locations that conflict with traffic signalization, private signage and landscape features.
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The objectives of the exterior building design standards are to establish a minimum level of quality regarding the massing of buildings on-site and the selection of exterior building materials and colors. These standards have been devised to promote a general consistency of design, while allowing suitable freedom of choice. As with all the standards outlined in this document, minimum exterior building design standards encourage and enhance the overall quality of the Sikeston South Industrial Park, a factor essential to the long-term stability of each property owner's investment.
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Along any lot line facing a public street, the maximum building height, measured from the mean grade elevation at the base of the exterior wall(s) to the top of the parapet line of those walls, shall vary as a function of the horizontal setback distance from the street right-of-way, on a one (1) foot to one (1) foot basis. The maximum predominant height permitted along any side or rear lot line of any lot shall be sixty (60) feet above mean grade elevation of that lot.
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Recognizing that certain functions or processes within a manufacturing facility may require elements of greater height, exceptions to the maximum predominant height may be granted, subject to review and approval from the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation.
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Exterior walls of buildings shall be finished with an enduring surface that is acceptable as determined by the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation.
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Where roof-mounted mechanical equipment cannot be screened from view by a wall parapet, such equipment shall be screened by opaque materials similar in material and color to those used for the predominant wall system, where practical. Mechanical or electrical equipment located at grade should be screened. Service and loading areas should be screened from view from any street.
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The objectives of this Chapter are to create standards for landscaping and other site amenities which will serve to enhance the value and aesthetics of the Sikeston South Industrial Park.
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The entrances to the South Industrial Park shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs and ground cover to aid in their physical identification and to convey the initial image of developmental quality that will be evident throughout the South Industrial Park. Particular attention shall be given to the signage identifying the South Industrial Park itself.
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Parking areas and sight entrances shall be landscaped with trees or shrubs. The landscape treatment at the street and driveway intersections screening shall conform to the City's site triangle requirements.
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On-site service and loading areas, including trash dumpsters, shall be screened from street view and from abutting lots. If these are unable to be screened, they shall not be in viewing distance of Armor Drive.
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Above ground installations for electrical, water and sewer utilities will be installed according to the general rules and regulations of the Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities.
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Other mechanical and electrical equipment or boxes shall be screened from view at ground level from streets and abutting lots. Screening shall not limit access for servicing purposes.
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These walls shall be used to screen various activities in the park from view. Where called for in the standards, these walls shall be of a suitable height and material or landscaping to effectively screen activities.
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Security fencing shall be permitted around any activity, facility or building not previously excluded by these standards. Security fencing may be provided elsewhere on a lot if approved by the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation. This covenant is hereby established to regulate and control the installation and maintenance of fencing within the South Industrial Park.
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All fencing installed within the Community shall be of a decorative and aesthetically pleasing nature. The term "decorative and aesthetically pleasing" refers to fencing that enhances the visual appeal of the property and is in harmony with the overall character of the South Industrial Park.
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Building directories, exhibit boards and other similar site furniture or amenities (not including trash dumpsters) shall be made of materials consistent in type and design with the building they serve.
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The yards (i.e., front, sides and rear) of each area or site development lot shall be landscaped. There may be a variance given for native grass if said grass is aesthetically pleasing.
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Well-designed exterior site lighting should serve multiple purposes, including reducing light pollution, illumination, vehicular and pedestrian safety and security. These standards are concerned with the location and quality of lighting along streets in and around structures, pedestrian walkways and trails, entry drives, activity areas, building entries, service and parking areas and public streets.
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All private lighting plans shall be reviewed by the Sikeston Area Economic Development Corporation to minimize lighting conflicts between private properties, streets, driveways and entries in the Sikeston South Industrial Park.
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The objectives of these standards are to provide direction to a coordinated exterior sign system designed to enhance the environment of the South Industrial Park. The sign hierarchy system for the South Industrial Park will be guided by the following design standards.
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Signs permitted are those to identify the industrial park, those necessary for directional or informational purposes and those to identify the tenant or owner of the building site. Signs shall be permanently affixed. The design, scale, material and location of all signs shall be in harmony with, and complementary to, the overall development. No sign shall be of intermittent or flashing light. Illumination shall be properly shaded so that the source of light will not be visible.