A.
As defined in § 286-200, accessory uses and structures may be associated with principal use types. Principal uses which are allowed by right or by special exception may include accessory uses and activities, provided such accessory uses and activities are appropriate and incidental to the principal use, and provided they are designed and located in accord with the intent and provisions of this chapter.
A.
Agricultural use types may include uses and activities necessarily
and customarily associated with the purpose and function of permitted
agricultural use types, as determined by the Administrator.
A.
Residential use types may include the following accessory uses, activities
or structures on the same site or lot:
(1)
Private garages and parking for the principal use.
(2)
Recreational activities and uses used by residents, including
structures necessary for such uses.
(3)
Playhouses, gazebos, incidental household storage buildings,
swimming pools, and other similar accessory structures.
(4)
Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated
with purpose and function of residential use types, as determined
by the Administrator.
(5)
Construction trailer associated with active construction on
a site. A construction trailer shall be removed from an active construction
site within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy
for the project.
A.
Civic use types may include the following accessory uses, activities
or structures on the same site or lot:
(1)
Parking for the principal use.
(2)
Accessory dwellings commonly associated with or necessitated
by the location and operation of the principal use.
(3)
Food services operated incidental to the principal use and operated
primarily for the convenience of employees, residents or users of
the principal use. Typical examples include cafeterias, and dining
halls.
(4)
Convenience commercial facilities clearly incidental to the
principal use and operated primarily for the convenience of employees,
residents, and users of the principal use. Typical examples include
museum gift shops, college bookstores, or snack bars clearly incidental
to the principal use.
(5)
Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated
with purpose or function of civic use types, as determined by the
Administrator.
(6)
A construction office or trailer associated with active construction
on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from
an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project.
A.
Office use types may include the following accessory uses, activities
or structures on the same site or lot:
(1)
Parking for the principal use.
(2)
Recreational facilities available only to the employees of the
office use type.
(3)
Day care facilities available only to the employees of the office
use type.
(4)
Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated
with purpose or function of office use types, as determined by the
Administrator.
(5)
(Reserved)
(6)
A construction office or trailer associated with active construction
on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from
an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project.
A.
Commercial use types may include the following accessory uses, activities
or structures on the same site or lot:
(1)
Parking for the principal use.
(2)
Accessory storage buildings or areas.
(3)
(Reserved)
(4)
Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated
with purpose or function of commercial use types, as determined by
the Administrator.
(5)
Construction office or trailer associated with active construction
on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from
an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project.
A.
Industrial use types may include the following accessory uses, activities
or structures on the same site or lot:
(1)
Parking for the principal use.
(2)
Recreational facilities available only to the employees of the
industrial use type.
(3)
Day care facilities available only to the employees of the industrial
use type.
(4)
Cafeterias and sandwich shops available only to the employees
of the industrial use type.
(5)
Incidental retail sale of goods associated with the industrial
use type, provided the square footage does not exceed 10% of the gross
floor area or 3,000 square feet, whichever is less.
(6)
(Reserved)
(7)
Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated
with purpose or function of industrial use types, as determined by
the Administrator.
(8)
A construction office or trailer associated with active construction
on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from
an active construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final
certificate of occupancy for the project.
A.
The purpose of this section is to provide for the submission of appropriate
site plans and to enable adequate opportunity for administrative review
of such to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
B.
A site plan shall be required and shall be submitted to the City
for each of the following:
(1)
All new development in every zoning district except for single-family
and duplex dwellings.
(2)
[1] Additions or modifications to buildings or sites, except
single-family and duplex dwellings, if the addition or modification
results in a 2,500 square foot or greater increase in impervious surface
area of the site.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(2), which provided that
a site plan be required for the conversion of any single-family or
duplex dwelling to any other use or to a higher intensity residential
use, was repealed 8-14-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14. Ordinance No. 12-14
also provided for the renumbering of former Subsection B(3) and (4)
as Subsection B(2) and (3), respectively.
(3)
The conversion of any property from fee simple ownership to
a condominium form of ownership.
C.
All required site plans shall be prepared and sealed by a professional
engineer, architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor B, who
is registered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
D.
A plot plan that meets the standards contained in § 286-530.04 shall be required for all uses or development not requiring a site plan.
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
A.
A preliminary site plan applicant shall schedule a pre-application
conference with the Administrator. The purpose of the pre-application
conference is to informally review the proposed preliminary site plan
to determine ways to minimize the environmental and natural resources
impacts of the proposed development and any other issues and concerns
that may emerge as part of the formal review of the site plan. The
Administrator's and other staff comments on the proposed preliminary
site plan shall be informal, and shall not constitute a formal action
on the application. Also, the time period for preliminary site plan
approval shall not commence until after the pre-application conference,
when the applicant files, and the City accepts, a completed preliminary
site plan application.
A.
The Administrator shall establish City procedures for preliminary
site plan review and approval.
B.
The Administrator shall send written notice of the preliminary site
plan submission to adjacent property owners by first class mail five
days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the site plan
shall be considered.
C.
The Administrator shall coordinate the City review of any preliminary
site plan submitted in accordance with City administrative procedures,
and shall have the authority to request opinions or decisions from
other City departments, agencies or authorities of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, or from other persons as may from time to time be consulted.
D.
Complete sets of preliminary site plans shall be submitted for review.
A review fee of $500 shall be required for any preliminary site plan
submitted. The City shall establish procedures for the collection
of this fee and the Administrator shall establish the number of complete
sets of plans the applicant shall submit.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. 22-7]
E.
Applicants for preliminary site plan approval shall submit a preliminary
site plan to the Administrator for review and approval prior to preparing
a final site plan. The preliminary site plan shall show the general
location of all existing and proposed land uses and site features.
The Administrator shall prepare a checklist of the minimum information
and format that is to be required on a preliminary site plan and the
applicant shall provide all information required by the checklist.
F.
The City staff shall review the preliminary site plan and shall advise
the applicant whether or not the features and uses shown on the preliminary
site plan conform to the provisions of this chapter and any other
applicable City ordinance and requirements. If the features and uses
shown on the preliminary site plan conform to the provisions of this
chapter, the Administrator shall refer the preliminary plan to the
Planning Commission for its review and approval. If the features and
uses shown on the preliminary site plan do not conform to the provisions
of this chapter, the Administrator shall advise the applicant in writing,
and shall advise the applicant on what changes to the preliminary
site plan are necessary prior to referral to the Planning Commission.
G.
The Planning Commission shall review, and approve or disapprove,
any complete preliminary site plan submitted for its review within
60 days of the filing of the plan with the Planning Commission and
the Planning Commission's acceptance of the plan. If the Planning
Commission disapproves a preliminary plan, it shall notify the applicant
of what changes must be made on the preliminary site plan before resubmittal
to the Planning Commission for approval. If a plan must be reviewed
by a state agency or other public authority, approval or denial shall
occur within 45 days from the date of receipt of any agency response.
A.
Every final site plan shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter. The final site plan shall show the location of all
existing and proposed land uses and site features. The Director of
Public Works shall prepare a checklist of the minimum information
and format that is to be required, and the applicant shall provide
all information required by the checklist and by the Director of Public
Works to insure conformance with City ordinances and standards. Plans
which lack required information shall be deemed to be incomplete and
shall be denied by the Director of Public Works or his designees within
five work days after initial submission. The developer may request
reinstatement of review.
B.
A final site plan shall be submitted for approval within one year
of the approved preliminary site plan. Thereafter, the preliminary
site plan shall expire.
C.
A final site plan applicant shall submit a review fee of $750 plus
$35 per acre of the proposed development, not to exceed $1,100. If
such a plan is rejected or not approved by the Director of Public
Works, the applicant need not submit an additional fee upon the first
resubmittal of the plan. However, for a second or subsequent resubmittal,
the applicant shall pay a fee of $250 per resubmittal.
A.
Final site plans shall be prepared on such materials and format as
the Director of Public Works may specify, with the number of copies
that he prescribes.
B.
The final site plan shall reflect all those elements approved on
the preliminary site plan. In addition, it shall include those specific
construction plans and other technical information as determined by
the Director of Public Works, and it shall provide for all improvements
required pursuant to this code or other applicable laws.
A.
The Director of Public Works shall have the administrative authority
to establish City standards and procedures for final site plan review
and approval and shall have the authority to request opinions or decisions
from other City departments, agencies or authorities of the Commonwealth
of Virginia or from other persons as may from time to time be consulted.
B.
Complete sets of final site plans and other information shall be
submitted on approved media for review. The Director of Public Works
shall establish the number of complete sets of plans and other information
the applicant shall submit.
C.
The Director of Public Works shall review, and approve or disapprove,
any complete final site plan submitted for its review within 60 days
of the filing of the final site plan with him and his acceptance of
the plan. If a plan must be reviewed by a state agency or other public
authority, approval or denial shall occur within 45 days from the
date of receipt of any agency response.
D.
Approval of the final site plan pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall expire five years from the date of approval in accordance
with § 15.2-2261 of the Code of Virginia, unless building
and/or zoning permits have been obtained for the development.
E.
No building or zoning permit shall be issued by any City official
for any building, structure or use depicted on a required final site
plan, until such time as the plan is approved by the Director of Public
Works.
F.
No change, revision, or erasure shall be made on any pending or approved
final site plan, nor on any accompanying information where approval
has been endorsed on the plan or sheets, unless authorization for
such changes is granted in writing by the Director of Public Works
prior to approving the change.
A.
Any improvement or dedication required by this chapter any other
ordinance of the City shall be made at the sole cost of the property
owner unless other agreements have been reached between him, the City,
and/or any other governmental agency. In the City's sole discretion,
the City may require payment equivalent to the cost of required improvements
rather than actual construction of said improvements. In such cases,
the City shall provide the required improvements within a specified
time period.
B.
Prior to the approval of a final site plan, the applicant shall execute
a development agreement to construct required or proposed improvements
located within public rights-of-way or easements, or any such improvement
connected to any public facility.
C.
Prior to issuance of a land disturbance permit, the applicant shall
file a performance guarantee with surety acceptable to the City Attorney
in the amount of the estimated cost of the improvements plus 10% contingency,
as determined by the Director of Public Works. The owner's performance
guarantee shall not be released until the construction has been inspected
and accepted by the Director of Public Works.
D.
Proposed lot sizes, buildings or uses shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. Nonconforming lots of record, buildings or uses may be developed in accordance with § 286-624 of this chapter.
E.
Proposed private parking areas, travel lanes and access driveways shall be designed, located and constructed in accordance with § 286-518 of this chapter.
F.
Wastewater (sanitary) and water utilities shall be required and conform to Chapters 238 and 277 of the City Code and applicable City standards and specifications, as determined by the Director of Public Works. All utility plans shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to any land disturbance activities. To the extent feasible, all new public utilities shall be located within public rights-of-way.
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
G.
Drainage and stormwater management facilities shall be required and conform to Chapter 245 of the City Code, and applicable City standards and specifications as determined by the Director of Public Works.
H.
Erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be designed and implemented in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 241 of the City Code. All areas proposed for clearing and or grading shall be limited in size and location to the minimum necessary to achieve the development proposed. The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to determine and establish the limits of clearing and grading and to require that the limits of clearing and grading be shown on the final site plan and the final erosion and sedimentation control plan required by Chapter 241 of the City Code. All disturbed areas, including areas within temporary construction easements, shall be replanted and stabilized.
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
I.
Proposed private, exterior site lighting shall be designed and implemented in accordance with § 286-530.02 of this chapter.
J.
Required buffer yards, screening and/or landscaping shall be designed and implemented in accordance with § 286-512 of this chapter.
K.
All off-street parking shall be designed and implemented in accordance with § 286-518 of this chapter.
L.
All private signage shall be designed and implemented in accordance with § 286-524 of this chapter.
M.
Fire protection facilities and emergency access provisions shall
be required and conform to the City fire code and standards as determined
by the Fire Chief or his designee.
N.
Private bridges, retaining walls, handrails and other structures
shall conform to the Uniform Statewide Building Code as determined
by the Building Official.
O.
Police protection facilities and provisions shall conform to City
safety codes and standards as determined by the Police Chief or his
designee.
P.
Private wastewater and water systems shall conform to regulations
promulgated by the Virginia Department of Health.
Q.
Transportation facilities shall be required and conform to applicable
standards and specifications of the City as determined by the Director
of Public Works.
R.
Traffic control measures and devices shall be required and conform
to applicable standards and specifications of the City as determined
by the Director of Public Works.
S.
Highway and street illumination shall be required and conform to
applicable standards and specifications of the City as determined
by the Director of Public Works.
T.
Rights-of-way for roads, streets, alleys and other facilities for
public use (e.g., utilities and park areas), and easements necessary
for their construction and maintenance, shall be dedicated to the
City, or proof thereof shall be required to develop or use property.
U.
Private solid waste and recycling facilities, HVAC equipment and other mechanical systems shall be screened in accordance with § 286-512.08.
V.
Private receptacles or dumpsters for collection and disposal of solid
waste and recycling shall be located on paved pads of sufficient size
to accommodate loading and unloading.
W.
Private landscaping shall conform to § 286-512 of this ordinance and the provisions of the Boulevard Overlay District of this chapter.
X.
A Phase I environmental site shall be required when the development
involves any land disturbance for residential, assembly, day care,
group home, recreation, school, library or similar use where exposure
to contaminated soils or water would pose a threat to the public health,
safety or welfare. The Phase I environmental site assessment shall
conform to ASTM E1527 - 05 and subsequent revisions. Where deemed
necessary, the Director of Public Works or designee shall require
a Phase II environmental site assessment in accordance with ASTM E1903
- 97(2002) and subsequent revisions. The Phase I and Phase II reports
shall include recommendations to address any and all environmental
conditions of the property adverse to the public health, safety and
welfare, including without limitation, contaminated soil, surface
water or groundwater. In the event a Phase I and/or Phase II environmental
site assessment has been previously submitted to the City for the
same property, such environmental site assessment may suffice.
A.
It shall be a violation of this zoning ordinance for any person to
construct or structurally alter any building or structure or to develop
or modify land for which a site plan is required, except in accordance
with an approved final site plan.
A.
The developer shall provide adequate supervision on the site during
the installation of all required improvements and shall have a responsible
superintendent or foreman, together with one set of approved plans
and specifications, available at the site at all times when work is
being performed.
B.
Any excavation, grading or other disturbance within the City right-of-way
will only be allowed as a part of a continuous, timely operation toward
completion of the entire improvement shown on the approved final site
plans.
A.
Inspections may be made by the Director of Public Works, or designee
and other agencies, both on site and off site, to ensure general conformance
of the construction with the requirements of the approved final site
plan.
B.
In the event that inspection reveals that the construction does not
conform to the requirements of the approved final site plan or if
inspections made find that unapproved materials or substandard workmanship
are being used, or if the Director of Public Works finds that a hazard
to public safety exists, he shall stop the work from proceeding by
providing verbal and written directions to stop work until any public
safety hazard or noncompliance is remedied, such written notice shall
be hand carried or mailed by certified letter to either the developer
or his superintendent.
C.
The developer shall request that a final inspection be made by the
Director of Public Works.
A.
Where a final site plan is required under this zoning ordinance for
the construction or structural alteration of any building or structure,
or the development or modification of any land, no building permit
shall be issued for such activity until the required final site plan
has been approved.
A.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a building constructed
on a site which is subject to the final site plan requirements of
this ordinance until a written certification has been submitted to
the Director of Public Works certifying that the site construction
substantially conforms to the approved final site plan and all approved
plan revisions. The certification shall be made by a professional
engineer, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, in a form acceptable
to the Director of Public Works. After such certification is submitted
to the Director of Public Works, he shall conduct an on-site inspection
of the work determining which aspects of the approved final site plan
have been completed satisfactorily, and which aspects are deficit
or lacking and need correction.
A.
It is the intent of these provisions to promote the public health,
safety and welfare by reducing common conflicts associated with incompatible
abutting land uses. It is also the intent of these provisions to promote
the protection of the natural environment through plantings that absorb
gaseous emissions and improve air and water quality. To these ends,
these requirements seek to ease transition among different uses by
reducing noise, glare, dust and overcrowding, redirecting emissions,
confining litter, maintaining property values, protecting neighborhood
character, promoting visual harmony, restricting passage, promoting
peaceful enjoyment and privacy and enhancing the natural environment.
Further, the requirements seek to encourage innovation in landscape
and architectural design.
A.
These provisions shall apply to all developments requiring a site
plan as specified by this chapter. All required landscaped plans shall
be prepared by an AICP certified planner or a licensed professional
knowledgeable of plant materials and landscape design.
A.
Buffer yards containing specified screening and plantings shall be
required between zoning districts of different intensities as shown
in Table 1.[1] For each required buffer type, the developer of the site
shall choose which option to install.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Required buffer yards shall be located such that they provide a visual
and physical barrier between abutting zoning districts of different
intensities and shall buffer and screen all exterior storage, service,
refuse, maintenance, repair, processing, salvage, parking, and other
similar areas. No use of the site may be extended into or beyond the
required buffer yard.
C.
Required buffer yards shall not be located on any portion of any
existing or dedicated public or private street or right-of-way, shall
not obstruct the visibility of traffic circulation, and shall not
interfere with the use of adjoining properties.
D.
Required buffer yards, including screening and plantings shall be
in place at the time of any occupancy or use of the property.
E.
The buffer yard shall be reserved solely for screening and plantings,
except for required pedestrian or vehicular access driveways to the
property, passive recreation areas, or pedestrian or bicycle trails,
which can be accommodated in a manner that preserves the intended
screening function between abutting zoning districts of different
intensities. In no case shall any portion of a required buffer yard
be used for parking, service, refuse, storage, maintenance, or any
other use that impairs the intended buffer function.
F.
The property owner or lessee shall have the responsibility to continuously
maintain the required buffer yards, screening and plantings such that
they continue to meet the specified standards and intent of this section.
All materials shall present an attractive appearance and be of durable
construction.
A.
Plantings required by this section shall be provided in accordance
with the following standards:
(1)
Where required, all evergreen shrubs shall have a minimum height
of at least 24 inches at the time of planting and an ultimate height
of six feet or more. One such shrub shall be planted for each three
linear feet of buffer yard. Evergreen shrubs that meet these standards
include various types of hollies, yews, and junipers.
(2)
Where required, each small evergreen tree shall have a minimum
height of at least six feet at time of planting and an ultimate height
of 15 feet or greater. One such tree shall be planted for each five
linear feet of buffer yard. Small evergreen trees that meet these
standards include various types of pines, hollies, upright arborvitae
and junipers.
(3)
Where required, each large evergreen tree shall have a minimum
height of at least eight feet at the time of planting and an ultimate
height of 50 feet or greater. One such tree shall be planted for each
15 linear feet of buffer yard. Large evergreen trees that meet these
standards include various types of pines, firs and hemlocks.
(4)
Existing evergreen trees and shrubs which meet the requirements
of this section may be counted as contributing to total planting requirements.
(5)
All portions of buffer yard areas not containing plantings shall
be seeded with lawn grass of other approved vegetative ground cover.
(6)
No landscaping plantings shall be located in easements, wherever
possible.
B.
Screening required by this section shall be provided in accordance
with the following standards:
(1)
Screening shall be visually opaque and shall be constructed
of a durable material. It shall be installed within the required buffer
yard, and shall be continuously maintained.
(2)
Acceptable screening materials shall include stockade fences,
decorative masonry walls, brick walls, and earth berms. Alternate
materials may be approved, if in the opinion of the Administrator,
their characteristic and design meet the intent and standards of this
section.
A.
Any exterior area used for storage, service, maintenance, repair,
processing, manufacturing, fabrication, salvage, refuse disposal,
or other similar use that is visible from a public street right-of-way,
shall be screened with a buffer yard, screening and plantings meeting
Type A standards listed in this section, and shall be provided in
a manner which screens the use from view. Any area so used shall also
be similarly screened from view of adjoining residences and businesses.
B.
All commercial and industrial use types shall screen from surrounding
views all articles and materials being stored, maintained, repaired,
processed, erected, fabricated, dismantled or salvaged.
C.
All dumpsters and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides
by an opaque enclosure that has a minimum height of six feet.
D.
All HVAC equipment located in a Commercial or Industrial District,
including roof located equipment shall be screened on all sides by
an opaque enclosure.
A.
Where any area used for active outdoor recreation use, playground,
tennis courts, swimming pool, or other similar use is located in a
residential district, such use shall be screened from any adjoining
residences with buffer yards, screening and plantings meeting Type
B standards listed in this section.
A.
When a new, expanded, or reconfigured parking area is required or
proposed adjacent to a public street right-of-way, a landscaped planting
strip shall be established between the parking area and the adjacent
street right-of-way. This required landscaped planting strip shall
have a minimum width of eight feet, if the depth of any portion of
the parking area is 60 feet or less when measured at a right angle
to the street right-of-way. The width of the required landscaped planting
strip shall be increased by one foot for each additional five-foot
depth of parking area provided. No required landscaped planting strip
shall be required to exceed a width of 50 feet. Landscape strips adjacent
to other property lines shall be a minimum of eight feet.
[Amended 8-14-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14]
B.
Within the required landscaped planting area, one deciduous tree
shall be planted for each 320 square feet of landscaped area. All
shade trees shall have a minimum caliper of two inches at the time
of planting. Lower limbs shall be removed to a clear trunk height
of six feet as tree growth allows. Smaller ornamental/flowering trees
may be used with the permission of the Administrator. When used, these
trees may retain their lower limbs, but must be planted with consideration
of visibility and traffic flow.
C.
When buffer yards as specified in this section are not required,
an eight-foot wide landscaped planting strip shall be provided between
all parking areas and adjacent properties. Within the required landscaped
planting area, one deciduous tree shall be planted for each 160 square
feet of landscaped area. All shade trees shall have a minimum caliper
of two inches at the time of planting. Lower limbs shall be removed
to a clear trunk height of six feet as tree growth allows. Smaller
ornamental/flowering trees may be used with the permission of the
Administrator. When used, these trees may retain their lower limbs,
but must be planted with consideration of visibility and traffic flow.
A.
A minimum of one tree shall be provided for every 50 feet of the
property line, or part thereof, that abuts public rights-of-way; i.e.,
60 feet of property line requires two trees.
B.
The placement of trees shall be evenly spaced and coordinated with
existing conditions and proposed improvements as provided herein and
shall be in addition to any other screening that may be required.
Each tree shall be located in the landscape strip provided by the
above-mentioned requirements. The preferred tree species to be used
to fulfill this requirement shall include, but not be limited to,
Eastern Red Bud, Crepe Myrtle, Pear (any variety), Dogwood, Yoshino
or Kwanzan Cherry and Golden Rain Tree.
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
A.
In cases where quality indigenous vegetation or woodlands exist,
preservation of existing quality indigenous vegetation or woodlands
is encouraged. Preserving quality indigenous vegetation and woodlands
between the parking area and the adjoining right-of-way or property
is encouraged and may be substituted for landscaping requirements
at the discretion of the Administrator.
A.
The following minimum standards for interior parking area landscaping
shall be met for all new, expanded or reconfigured parking areas:
(1)
At least one deciduous shade tree shall be installed for every
10 parking spaces provided. All shade trees shall have a minimum caliper
of two inches at the time of planting. Lower limbs shall be removed
to a clear trunk height of six feet as tree growth allows. Smaller
ornamental/flowering trees may be used with the permission of the
Administrator. When used, these trees may retain their lower limbs,
but must be planted with consideration of visibility and traffic flow.
(2)
A continuous landscape strip shall be installed between every
four rows of parking. This strip shall be a minimum of eight feet
in width to accommodate required trees and shrubs.
(3)
Large planting islands (over 200 square feet) shall be located
throughout the parking area at the end of parking rows. Eighty percent
of these islands shall be planted with shade trees, low shrubs and/or
ground cover.
(4)
Planting islands, with a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum
depth of 18 feet, shall be provided between every 15 parking spaces
to avoid long rows of parked cars. One deciduous shade tree, minimum
two inches caliper at time of planting, shall be provided within each
of these planting islands.
(5)
Within the interior of the parking area, landscaping shall be
used to delineate vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns, improve
stormwater quality and promote stormwater management objectives. Clear
and legible signs and other techniques shall be used to further direct
the flow of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the parking
area.
A.
Between parking areas and buildings, there shall be a minimum of
10 feet to allow for a five-foot wide sidewalk and a five-foot wide
landscape area immediately adjacent to the building.
A.
Deciduous urban shade trees with ground cover or low shrubs shall
be the primary landscape material. Tall shrubs or low-branching trees
that will restrict visibility shall be avoided.
B.
For planting islands that are parallel to spaces, islands shall be
a minimum of nine feet wide to allow doors to open.
C.
For planting islands that are perpendicular to spaces, islands shall
be a minimum of eight feet wide to allow for overhang of parked cars.
If parking is only on one side of the island, an eight-foot width
is still required.
A.
The owner, tenant and their agents, if any, shall be jointly and
severally responsible for the maintenance of all required and provided
landscaping in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and
orderly appearance. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from refuse
and debris.
B.
All landscaped areas shall be provided with a readily available water
supply.
C.
All required or provided trees, shrubs, ground covers and other plant
materials must be replaced during the first opportune planting season
if they die or become unhealthy because of accidents, drainage problems,
disease or other causes.
D.
Trees shall not be trimmed or topped so that advertisement signs
may be visible. Trees shall instead be allowed to grow and at the
appropriate time, the crown may be lifted.
E.
An adequate preservation and maintenance surety in effect during
construction shall be required. The surety shall guarantee that all
indigenous vegetation required to be maintained at the site is maintained
in its natural undisturbed state and that all new vegetation planted
on site remains healthy and in good condition.
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
A.
The requirements of this section shall be applied equally to all
similarly classified and situated properties but may be modified or
waived by the Administrator where the intent of this section is preserved
and where the proposed development of the new use meets any of the
following guidelines:
(1)
Natural land characteristics and/or existing vegetation would
achieve the same intent of this section, provided such natural features
are maintained and not modified by the development or use of the site;
(2)
Innovative landscape design, staggering of planting, screenings
or architectural design would achieve the intent of this section;
(3)
The amount of required buffer yard would occupy more than 15%
of the total lot, parcel of land or development site, and proportional
increases of planting and screening are added which are determined
by the Administrator to offset any reductions of the required buffer
yard, or
(4)
The subject uses are separated by an alley, public utility right-of-way,
water body or other physical separation. In such case, the width of
the separating feature may replace the buffer yard requirements on
a foot-for-foot basis, provided the intent of the applicable screening
and planting requirements is met. Where such separating feature is
wider than the applicable buffer yard requirements, one row of the
applicable planting requirements may be waived for every five feet
of separation in excess of the required buffer yard; provided, however,
that a minimum of one row of plantings or screening may be required.
(5)
When property lines abut an adjacent jurisdiction, the Administrator
shall determine the specific screening and buffering requirements
along the property lines after consideration of the zoning designation
and or land use of the adjacent property. Requirements shall not exceed
those that would be required for similarly situated property within
the City.
(6)
If site characteristics do not permit the compliance with these parking lot landscaping regulations and the requirements of § 286-518 (Off-street parking requirements), then the Administrator shall have the authority to determine which standards shall apply to the site.
(7)
The location and design of any required landscaped area may
be modified by the Administrator to achieve local stormwater management
and/or water quality objectives. The use of low impact development
(LID) techniques is encouraged to meet these objectives.
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
A.
When buffering, screening or planting requirements are required by
a conditional rezoning, or a special exception permit approved after
the effective date of this chapter, and such requirements are in conflict
with the requirements contained herein, the more restrictive requirements
shall apply.
A.
These provisions for off-street parking are intended to address the
off-street parking demands created by various land uses within the
City. The standards established in this section are designed to protect
the health safety and welfare of the Colonial Heights community by
accommodating parked vehicles in a safe and functional manner with
consideration given to the stormwater quality and quantity impacts
of impervious parking areas.
A.
These provisions shall apply equally for all use types listed in
this section.
[Amended 8-14-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14; 8-1-2017 by Ord. No. 16-29]
A.
No recreational vehicle shall be used as a dwelling or for business purposes, except that itinerant merchants as defined in § 286-202.10 may use a recreational vehicle as a temporary office in accord with the standards contained in § 286-410.48.
B.
All required off-street parking shall be located on the same lot
as the use requiring the parking, except under the following conditions:
(1)
Required parking spaces are on a contiguous lot under the same
ownership or in a permanent parking easement on contiguous property.
Contiguous lots providing parking for more than one use shall provide
sufficient spaces to comply with the parking requirements for all
uses.
(2)
For use types other than residential, required parking spaces
may be located up to 600 feet away from the use that requires the
parking spaces.
(3)
Off-site spaces must be subject to a written agreement between
the parties involved in such use.
[Added 8-1-2017 by Ord.
No. 16-29]
A.
Any tractor-trailer combinations, tractors, trailers, tanker trucks,
buses, dump trucks, or concrete mixer trucks shall not be placed,
parked, or stored in residentially zoned districts.
B.
Any box truck, bucket truck, flatbed truck, and tow truck shall be
limited to no more than one per lot in residentially zoned districts
and shall be located in the side or rear yard, behind the front line
of the principal structure.
C.
No more than a total of three of the following: recreational vehicles,
recreational or utility trailers, boats, or campers shall be stored,
placed, or parked in a residential district in the side or rear yard,
behind the front line of the principal structure. No recreational
vehicle, recreational or utility trailer, boat, or camper shall be
stored, placed, or parked in a residential district in the front yard.
A.
All required or provided off-street parking spaces located on the
ground and not within a parking structure, may be located within any
required yard unless the yard is required for screening, buffering,
or landscaping as provided by this chapter.
B.
All parking structures and carports shall comply with the minimum
yard and setback requirements applicable in the zoning district where
the structure is located.
A.
All off-street parking areas shall be designed to provide safe and
convenient vehicle access to a street and safe, convenient and delineated
pedestrian access from parking spaces to the use or structure being
served by the parking area.
B.
Aisles between rows of parking, and aisles providing access to parking
areas shall comply with the design standards established by this chapter.
C.
If any parking spaces are contiguous to a public street, perimeter landscaping shall be provided as required by § 286-512. In addition, the public street side of such space shall be curbed.
D.
Cross easements shall be established in all new parking areas. These
cross easements shall permit the connection or eventual connection
of parking areas on adjoining lots.
E.
Whenever a development, for which a site plan is submitted, abuts
a public street, the access points shall meet City standards.
F.
Parking lot access driveways leading to and from the street where
no parking is provided on either side shall meet the following width
guidelines subject to final approval by the Director of Public Works:
(1)
For driveways serving 30 or less parking spaces, the minimum
width shall be 18 feet, exclusive of curbs.
(2)
For driveways serving more than 30 parking spaces, the minimum
width shall be 20 feet, exclusive of curbs.
(3)
For one-way drives specifically designed for only one-way use,
the minimum width shall be 10 feet, exclusive of curbs.
G.
Whenever parking is proposed adjacent to a structure, an emergency
access aisle shall be properly marked in accordance with City standards.
A.
All off-street parking areas, on new sites as of the effective date
of this chapter, shall be constructed of a hard surface consisting
of asphalt or concrete. Gravel parking areas shall not be permitted.
B.
Notwithstanding Subsection A above, off-street parking areas may be constructed using durable pervious materials such as porous pavement, or grid/block pavers. The Administrator shall have authority to approve specific materials. Any off-street parking areas constructed of these materials, shall not be considered as part of lot coverage limitations as may be specified in this chapter.
A.
All required or provided parking spaces and aisles adjacent to parking
spaces shall have the following minimum dimensions:
|
Parking Angle
|
Space Width
|
Space Depth
|
Aisle Width
2-Way Traffic
|
Aisle Width
1-Way Traffic
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Parallel
|
9
|
22
|
22
|
11
|
|
45°
|
9
|
18
|
22
|
11
|
|
60°
|
9
|
18
|
24
|
12
|
|
90°
|
9
|
18
|
24
|
12
|
(1)
When parking spaces are adjacent to landscaped areas, the paved
depth of such spaces may be decreased by two feet to provide for vehicle
overhang area.
(2)
Spaces for compact vehicles may comprise up to 20% of required
spaces. Compact spaces shall be located in groups of five or more
contiguous spaces and may have a minimum width of 8 1/2 feet
and a minimum depth of 16 feet. These spaces shall be clearly marked
as reserved for compact vehicles.
A.
When a building includes a combination of uses, the required parking
will be the sum of the required parking for each use, except that
a reduction in the required number of parking spaces based on shared
use by activities having different time demands for spaces and/or
pedestrian connections between uses may be granted by the Planning
Commission. A plan of this shared use shall be presented by the applicant
at the time of the site plan review.
B.
Where the parking requirement for a use is not defined in this section,
and no similar use is listed, the Administrator shall determine the
number of spaces to be provided.
C.
All references to square feet in the parking requirements below shall
refer to net square feet.
D.
All references to maximum occupancy shall refer to maximum occupancy
as defined by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
[Amended 8-14-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14; 12-12-2023 by Ord. No. 23-21]
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Use Type
|
Parking Required
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Agricultural Use Types
| |||
|
Agriculture
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Stable, private
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Residential Use Types
| |||
|
Accessory apartment
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Duplex
|
2 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
Family day care home
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Group home
|
2 spaces per facility
| ||
|
Home occupation
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Kennel, private
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Manufactured home, emergency
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Multi-family dwelling:
| |||
|
Studio
|
1 space per dwelling unit
| ||
|
One bedroom
|
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
Two bedrooms
|
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
Three and four bedrooms
|
2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
More than four bedrooms
|
1.0 space per each additional bedroom
| ||
|
Single-family dwelling
|
2 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
Townhouse:
| |||
|
One bedroom
|
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
Two or more bedrooms
|
2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
| ||
|
Civic Use Types
| |||
|
Assisted care residence
|
1 space per employee on shift plus 1 space per 3 residents
| ||
|
Cemetery
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Club
|
1 space per 3 persons based on maximum occupancy
| ||
|
Community recreation
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Correction facilities
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Crises center
|
1 space per employee on shift plus 1 space per 3 persons based
on maximum occupancy
| ||
|
Cultural services
|
1 space per 400 square feet
| ||
|
Educational facilities, college/university
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Educational facilities, primary/secondary
|
1 space per employee plus 1 space per 4 students in 11th and
12th grades
| ||
|
Government services
|
1 space per employee plus 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Guidance services
|
1 space per 300 square feet
| ||
|
Halfway house
|
1 space per 2 persons of residential capacity, plus 1 space
per employee on shift
| ||
|
Life care facility
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Nursing home
|
1 space per 4 beds
| ||
|
Park and ride facility
|
No requirement
| ||
|
Post office
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Public assembly
|
1 space per 5 seats
| ||
|
Public maintenance and service facilities
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Public parks and recreation areas
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Religious assembly
|
1 space per 6 seats in principal place of worship
| ||
|
Safety services
|
2 spaces per emergency vehicle based at facility
| ||
|
Utility services, major
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Utility services, minor
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Office Use Types
| |||
|
Financial institution
|
3 spaces per 1,000 square feet plus required stacking spaces
| ||
|
General offices
|
3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Laboratories
|
1 space per employee plus 1 space per company vehicle based
on site
| ||
|
Medical office
|
7 spaces per practitioner or 1 space per 200 square feet, whichever
is greater
| ||
|
Substance abuse clinic
|
7 spaces per practitioner or 1 space per 200 square feet, whichever
is greater
| ||
|
Commercial Use Types
| |||
|
Adult use
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Agricultural services
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Antique shop
|
1 space per 400 square feet
| ||
|
Assembly hall
|
1 space per 5 seats
| ||
|
Automobile dealership, new
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Automobile dealership, used
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Automobile/parts supply, retail
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Automobile repair services, major
|
2 spaces per repair bay plus 1 space per employee on shift
| ||
|
Automobile repair services, minor
|
3 spaces per repair bay plus 1 space per employee on shift
| ||
|
Automobile rental/leasing
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Bed-and-breakfast
|
1 space per sleeping room available for guests
| ||
|
Business support services
|
1 space per 200 square feet
| ||
|
Business or trade schools
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Car wash
|
1 space per employee on shift plus stacking spaces
| ||
|
Commercial indoor amusement
|
1 space per 3 persons based on maximum occupancy
| ||
|
Commercial indoor entertainment
|
1 space per 4 seats
| ||
|
Commercial indoor sports and recreation
|
1 space per 3 persons based on maximum occupancy plus 1 space
per employee on shift
| ||
|
Commercial outdoor entertainment
|
1 space per 3 persons based on maximum occupancy plus 1 space
per employee on shift
| ||
|
Commercial outdoor sports and recreation:
| |||
|
Miniature golf
|
1.5 space per hole
| ||
|
Swimming pool
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Tennis/court games
|
2 spaces per court
| ||
|
Other outdoor sports
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Communications services
|
1 space per 300 square feet plus 1 space per company vehicle
based on site
| ||
|
Construction sales and services
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Consumer repair services
|
1 space per 300 square feet
| ||
|
Convenience store
|
5 spaces plus 1 space per 200 square feet plus 1 space per gas
dispenser
| ||
|
Dance hall
|
1 space per 3 persons based upon maximum occupancy
| ||
|
Day care center
|
1 space per 20 persons receiving care plus on space per employee
| ||
|
Equipment sales and rental
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Flea market
|
1 space per 100 square feet of sales area accessible to the
public
| ||
|
Funeral services
|
1 space per 2 employees on shift plus 1 space per 5 seats in
main chapel
| ||
|
Garden center
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Gasoline station
|
1 space per employee plus required stacking spaces
| ||
|
Golf course
|
36 spaces per 9 holes
| ||
|
Hospital
|
1 space per employee on shift plus 1 space per 2 beds
| ||
|
Hotel/motel/motor lodge
|
1 space per guest room plus 1 space per employee, plus spaces
as may be required for other uses on site
| ||
|
Kennel, commercial
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Laundry
|
1 space per 300 square feet
| ||
|
Manufactured home sales
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Mini-warehouse
|
0.2 space per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Modular home sales
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Pawn shop
|
1 space per 300 square feet
| ||
|
Personal improvement services
|
1 space per 300 square feet
| ||
|
Personal services
|
1 space per 300 square feet
| ||
|
Recreational vehicle sales and service
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Restaurant, family
|
1 space per 3 seats plus 1 space per employee on shift
| ||
|
Restaurant fast food or drive-in
|
1 space per 4 seats plus 1 space per employee on shift, plus
required stacking spaces
| ||
|
Restaurant, general
|
1 space per 2 seats plus 1 space per employee on shift
| ||
|
Retail sales
| |||
|
Shopping center
|
1 space per 250 square feet of gross leasable area
| ||
|
Other retail
|
1 space per 200 square feet
| ||
|
Short-term rental dwelling
|
1 space per dwelling
| ||
|
Studio, fine arts
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Travel center
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Veterinary hospital/clinic
|
1 space per 625 square feet
| ||
|
Industrial Use Types
| |||
|
Asphalt plant
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Composting
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Construction yard
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Custom manufacturing
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Industry, heavy
|
1 space per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Industry, light
|
1 space per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Industry, medium
|
1 space per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Intermodal facility
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Landfill, construction debris
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Landfill, rubble
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Landfill, sanitary
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Meat packing and related industries
|
1 space per employee on shift
| ||
|
Railroad facilities
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Recycling centers and stations
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Resource extraction
|
1 space per employee on shift
| ||
|
Sawmill
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Scrap and salvage services
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Transfer station
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Transportation terminal
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Truck terminal
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Warehousing and distribution
|
0.5 space per 1,000 square feet
| ||
|
Miscellaneous Use Types
| |||
|
Amateur radio tower
|
Schedule A
| ||
|
Aviation facilities, general
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Aviation facilities, private
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Tower
|
2 spaces per tower
| ||
|
Shooting range, outdoor
|
Schedule B
| ||
|
Schedule A
|
|
The following table contains minimum parking requirements for
uses with elements having different functions or operating characteristics.
The Administrator shall consider and decide the minimum parking required
for uses containing a mixture of these elements:
|
|
Element
|
Parking Required for Element
|
|---|---|
|
Office or administrative activity
|
3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
|
|
Indoor sales, display or service area
|
1 space per 500 square feet
|
|
Motor vehicle service bays
|
2 spaces per service bays
|
|
Outdoor sales, display or service area
|
1 space per 2,000 square feet
|
|
General equipment servicing or manufacturing
|
1 space per 1,000 square feet
|
|
Indoor or outdoor storage or warehousing
|
1 space per 5,000 square feet
|
|
Schedule B
|
|---|
|
Specific minimum parking requirements shall be determined by
the Administrator, based on requirements for similar uses, location
of the proposed use, expected demand and traffic generated by the
proposed use.
|
[Amended 8-9-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16]
A.
All parking areas or spaces provided that exceed the minimum parking requirements contained in § 286-518.18 by more than 20% shall be constructed of a porous pavement or grid/block paver type of material as specified in § 286-518.12B.
A.
Stacking spaces shall be provided for any use having a drive-through
facility or areas having drop-off and pick up areas. The following
general standards shall apply:
(1)
Stacking spaces shall not impede on- and off-site traffic movements,
shall not cross or pass through off-street parking areas, and shall
not create potentially unsafe conditions.
(2)
Drive-through lanes shall be separated from off-street parking
areas. Individual lanes shall be striped, marked, or otherwise delineated.
(3)
Each stacking space shall be a minimum of eight feet by 20 feet.
B.
Stacking spaces shall be provided as follows:
(1)
Financial institutions shall provide four stacking spaces for
the first drive-through window, and two stacking spaces for each additional
window.
(2)
Car washes shall provide three stacking spaces per bay or stall.
(3)
Restaurants shall provide six stacking spaces per drive-through
window, measured from the order station.
(4)
All other uses containing drive-through facilities shall provide
a minimum of three stacking spaces for each window.
A.
Control of all signs and advertising displays is required to protect
property values, including the character and the economic stability
of property, to encourage the most appropriate use of land, to secure
safety on the streets, to achieve a more desirable living environment
and, to protect and enhance the desirability of the City as a place
of residence, employment and civic activity.
B.
The intent of these provisions is to place controls on the display
of all signs necessary to assure that they will be appropriate to
the land, water, building or use to which they are appurtenant and
not be excessive for the intended purpose of identification, protection
or advertisement. These provisions encourage competition toward attractiveness
in signs as a contribution to the City's economic vitality and discourage
that type of competition which produces signs of ever-increasing size,
brightness and garishness.
C.
Variances of maximum sign area, size, and number of signs or height
of signs or removal of prohibited signs are not deemed to be in harmony
with the intent, spirit or purpose of these provisions.
A.
No permit shall be required for any of the following signs, provided
that they comply with all other regulations; however, nothing in this
section shall be construed as providing an exemption from any Building
Code requirement:
(1)
One plaque or nameplate for each dwelling unit not to exceed
1 1/2 square feet in area.
(2)
Signs warning the public against trespassing, dangerous animals,
swimming or the like, not to exceed 1 1/2 square feet in area
per sign.
(3)
Any flag, badge or insignia customarily displayed by any charitable,
civic, fraternal, patriotic, religious or similar organization.
(4)
Signs warning the public of the existence of danger, to be removed
upon subsidence of danger.
(5)
Any information or directional sign or official notice erected
by a public agency.
(6)
Historical markers.
(7)
Signs placed by a public or private utility showing the location
of underground facilities.
(8)
Signs indicating nonresidential off-street parking areas, not
to exceed three square feet in area for each sign. Such signs shall
contain no advertising, shall not exceed three feet in height and
shall be placed adjacent to the respective entrance or exit of the
parking area.
(9)
Signs displayed for the direction or convenience of the public,
including signs which identify rest rooms, public telephones, freight
entrances or the like, not to exceed one square foot in area for each
sign.
(10)
One lighted or unlighted bulletin board for each church, educational
institution, hospital or clinic, not to exceed 32 square feet in area.
(11)
One sign for each church, educational institution, hospital
or clinic, not to exceed 32 square feet in area, indicating only the
name and location of such facility.
(12)
Show window signs or displays, only for commercial uses.
(13)
Any sign not visible from a public right-of-way or from adjoining
property.
A.
A fee shall be charged by the City for each sign permit and temporary
sign permit. The fee required shall be paid to the City prior to the
issuance of a sign permit.
A.
The Administrator may, after 10 days' notice in writing to the permittee,
revoke any permit issued under these provisions, when it shall appear
that the application for the permit contains knowingly false or misleading
information, or when the permittee has failed to keep in a good general
condition and in a reasonable state of repair the sign for which such
permit was issued, or when the permittee has violated any provision
of this section, unless such permittee shall, before the expiration
of 10 days, correct the violation and offer proof of compliance.
A.
The provisions of this chapter or the issuance of any sign permit
shall not relieve or limit the liability of any person erecting, owning
or maintaining any sign from personal injury or property damage resulting
therefrom or work relating thereto, nor shall it be construed that
either such provisions or issuance impose upon the City, its officials
or its employees any responsibility or liability by reason of the
approval of any sign under this chapter.
A.
The Administrator is authorized to obtain such information, as he
may deem necessary for the proper administration of this chapter,
including but not limited to information on all signs erected prior
to the adoption of these provisions.
A.
The Administrator shall make inspections and tests necessary to enforce
these provisions.
A.
All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, connections,
anchors and electrical equipment, shall be kept in good repair and
maintained in safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. Such routine
maintenance shall include the replacement of defective parts, painting,
repainting, cleaning and other similar acts. Upon written notification
by the Administrator and within 14 days therefrom, any defective bulbs,
lamps, lights, fluorescent lamps, neon tubes, sockets and faulty signs'
interior wiring shall be repaired or replaced. The painted display
surfaces, structure and supports of all signs shall be painted or
otherwise treated at least once every two years unless the same are
aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized, plastic or permanently treated
to retard weathering by the elements.
B.
The ground area around any freestanding sign shall be kept free and
clean of weeds, trash and other debris.
A.
Any permanent sign which is found by the Administrator to be unsafe,
insecure or hazardous, or which has an expired permit, has had its
permit revoked, has been placed unlawfully upon or projects over public
right-of-way, property or space, has been constructed, erected or
maintained in violation of these provisions or is otherwise an unlawful
or prohibited sign, shall be deemed a public nuisance, and the Administrator
shall give five days' written violation notice to the owner or permittee
thereof. If the owner or permittee fails to remove or alter the sign
to comply with the applicable requirements of these provisions within
the five days, the Administrator shall cause such sign to be removed.
B.
Any temporary sign which is found by the Administrator to be unsafe,
insecure or hazardous, or which has an expired permit, has had its
permit revoked, has been placed unlawfully upon or projects over public
right-of-way, property or space, has been constructed, erected or
maintained in violation of these provisions or is otherwise an unlawful
or prohibited sign, shall be deemed a public nuisance; and the Administrator
shall cause such sign to be removed immediately and without prior
notice.
A.
Any sign, structure and/or advertising copy which no longer advertises
a bona fide business conducted or a product sold on the premises shall
be removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use
of the premises where the sign is located within 60 days after the
use is discontinued. Any sign not so removed within this period may
be removed by the Administrator as a public nuisance.
A.
The Administrator shall levy the cost of removing a sign against
any of the following, each of which shall be jointly and severally
liable for such charges:
A.
A sign removed by the Administrator shall be held not less than 30
days by the City, during which period it may be recovered by the owner
upon paying the City for the cost of removal and storage and upon
payment of any imposed fine. If not recovered within the thirty-day
period, the sign shall be considered abandoned, and title thereto
shall vest in the City for disposal in any manner permitted by law.
A.
Every sign declared to be a public nuisance may be abated, enjoined,
restrained or removed by the City in any available legal proceeding
or court action in addition to the other remedies specified by these
provisions.
A.
Whenever the City incurs any expense, the City may collect the cost
thereof from the owners or tenants of the property affected in any
manner provided by law for the collection of state and local taxes.
A.
The notice and order required herein shall be given to the persons
specified and/or to the owner or occupant of the premises on which
the sign is located as shown on the City tax assessment records or
on the sign permit. Such notice, in writing, may be served in person
or by first-class mail, or certified mail return receipt requested.
The time for compliance shall start from the date mailed or served
in person, whichever is applicable.
A.
All signs or sign illuminations not otherwise prohibited which do not wholly conform to all applicable provisions of this chapter but which were erected in compliance with all applicable regulations in effect at the time of their erection may continue to exist as lawful nonconforming signs, provided that the following sections of this chapter shall be applicable and shall be complied with: § 286-524.16, Maintenance; § 286-524.18, Removal of unlawful signs; § 286-524.20, Removal of abandoned signs; and § 286-524.46, General requirements.
A.
Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged or reconstructed and may
be altered only for routine maintenance which does not materially
alter the character of the sign and does not alter the advertisement
thereon.
A.
Whenever any lawfully existing nonconforming sign is in need of repairs
or alterations such that the sign is deemed by the Administrator to
be unsafe, insecure or a public nuisance, the sign shall be altered
to conform to all provisions of this chapter or shall be removed.
A.
Whenever any lawfully existing nonconforming sign is damaged by any
cause to an extent in excess of 50% of its replacement cost, the sign
shall be altered or repaired to conform to all provisions of this
chapter or shall be removed.
A.
Every sign or display which is prohibited by this section is deemed
a public nuisance. No such sign or display shall be erected, maintained
or permitted which:
(1)
Bears or contains statements, words or pictures of an obscene,
pornographic or immoral character as defined by Title 18.2 of the
Code of Virginia.
(2)
Is a public nuisance because of amplified sound, smoke emission,
emitted visible vapor particles or objectionable odors,
(3)
Is attached to or maintained upon any public utility pole or
structure(s), light pole or tree or projects onto any public right-of-way
or property,
(4)
Uses motion projections or similar media in conjunction with
any advertisements or has visible moving parts or any portion of which
moves, rotates or gives the illusion of motion. This shall not apply
to the hands of a clock or a weather vane or to a street clock,
(5)
By reason of its location, position, size, shape, color, design
or means of illumination, may be construed as, confused with or may
interfere with, obstruct or obscure all or any portion of a traffic
control sign, signal or device erected by a governmental authority
or which bears the words "Stop," "Go," "Slow," "Yield," "Caution,"
"Danger," "Warning" or similar words which imply any official warning
or command or which may imply the need for special actions on the
part of any vehicle operator or pedestrian,
(6)
Violates any provision of the Building Code,
(7)
Obstructs any door, fire escape, stairway, ladder, opening or
access intended for light, air, ingress to or egress from any building,
(8)
Is a sandwich sign,
(9)
Is located in the sight distance triangle, or
(10)
Is not expressly permitted by these provisions, or violates
or advertises activities which violate City, state or federal law.
A.
The following illuminated signs or means of sign illumination are
deemed a public nuisance and are prohibited in all zoning districts:
(1)
Any sign that is wholly or partially illuminated by unshielded
floodlights, or spotlights, or uses exposed incandescent bulbs, lamps,
or mirrors reflecting such a direct light source.
(2)
Any sign that is wholly or partially illuminated by means of
lighting by a decorative chain or strip hanging between two points
outlining its structure, shape, design or advertisement.
(3)
Any sign that uses the colors red, amber and green either in
direct illumination or in high reflection by the use of special preparations
such as fluorescent paint or glass and which may be confused with
traffic control devices.
(4)
Any sign which uses exposed reflective-type bulbs or strobe
lights unless a louvered screen is placed in front of the lighting
source. If the light source is used for illumination of the display
surface of the sign, it may not be exposed to view from a public thoroughfare.
(5)
Any sign, with the exception of an electronic message board,
which uses or displays intermittent, flashing or moving lights or
lights of changing degrees of intensity of color, except signs indicating
date, time, temperature, barometric pressure, air pollution index
and other public service information.
(6)
Any sign or means of sign illumination which causes direct glare
into or upon any building other than the building to which the sign
may be related.
A.
The applicable provisions of the laws of Virginia relating to outdoor
advertising, and specifically § 33.1-370 et seq. of the
Code of Virginia, are hereby incorporated into this Code; however,
nothing in this provision shall be construed to lessen any requirement
or regulation enumerated herein.
B.
No sign shall be erected, constructed, placed or maintained which
blocks any fire escape, required exit way, window or door opening
used as an exit or which prevents free passage from one part of a
roof to another part.
C.
No sign shall interfere with any opening required for ventilation.
D.
No sign shall project into any public street, right-of-way, alley,
easement or space.
E.
Signs shall be located not less than three feet horizontally or eight
feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors.
B.
No person shall erect any temporary sign without having first obtained
any permit required under this chapter.
C.
All temporary sign applications for yard sale signs shall be created
by the Commissioner of Revenue; and all such applications shall be
submitted to the Commissioner of Revenue for review and subsequent
approval or disapproval.
D.
A temporary sign application for advertising, special event or wind-driven
signs shall be created by the Administrator; and all such applications
shall be submitted to the Administrator for review and subsequent
approval or disapproval.
E.
The Administrator shall issue a decal for each temporary advertising,
special events, or wind-driven sign when a permit application for
such sign is approved. The decal shall be placed on the lower left
front corner of each sign and be conspicuously marked with both the
date of permit approval and the expiration date. The display of any
such sign without the required decal shall constitute a violation
of this chapter.
F.
With the exception of yard sale signs, any temporary sign for which
a permit is required shall only be placed in a location approved by
the Administrator, who shall give due consideration to the location
of permanently erected signs, parking lot arrangement, traffic flow
and other safety considerations.
G.
No temporary sign shall be erected or maintained in any location
where it prevents or impedes free ingress or egress from any door,
window or fire escape.
H.
No temporary sign shall be erected, installed or placed within any
public right-of-way or in any required sight distance triangle.
I.
(Reserved)
J.
Every temporary sign shall be securely anchored to the ground or
to a permanent structure in a safe manner.
K.
No temporary sign shall be located within eight feet of the edge
of paving.
L.
Temporary advertising signs are allowed in all zoning districts subject
to the following regulations:
(1)
The total amount of temporary advertising signage allowed per
business shall not exceed 32 square feet per sign in commercial districts
and eight square feet per sign in all other districts.
(2)
In commercial zoning districts the following standards shall
apply:
(a)
Freestanding single occupancy commercial buildings with 100
or less feet of road frontage shall be allowed a maximum of one temporary
advertising sign.
(b)
Freestanding single occupancy commercial buildings with road
frontage greater than 100 feet shall be allowed no more than two temporary
advertising signs.
(c)
Multi-tenant commercial buildings shall be allowed no more than
one thirty-two-square-foot temporary advertising sign per 100 feet
of frontage, with a maximum of three per property. A multi-tenant
commercial building is a building that contains three or more independent
businesses or uses.
(3)
In all other zoning districts a maximum of one temporary advertising
sign shall be allowed per establishment.
(4)
Temporary advertising signs may be located on the building wall
or as a freestanding sign. No temporary freestanding signs shall exceed
10 feet in height from the finished grade or be located within five
feet of a property line. Wall signs shall not be placed above the
existing roofline.
(6)
No off-site temporary advertising signs are allowed in any zoning
district.
M.
Construction signs.
(1)
Construction signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
(2)
Construction signs shall not exceed 15 square feet per sign.
(3)
No more than three construction signs shall be allowed per lot.
(4)
Construction signs shall be erected no more than five days prior
to the beginning of construction for which a valid building permit
has been issued, shall be confined to the site of construction and
shall be removed within 10 days following completion of construction.
N.
Real estate signs.
(1)
Real estate signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
(2)
Real estate signs shall not exceed six square feet per sign
in residential zoning districts, 12 square feet per sign in commercial
zoning districts, or 200 square feet per sign in industrial zoning
districts.
(3)
No more than four real estate signs shall be allowed per lot.
(4)
Real estate signs shall not be illuminated in residential and commercial zoning districts. Real estate signs may be illuminated in industrial zoning districts provided such illumination does not violate § 286-530.02 of this chapter.
O.
Special event signs.
(1)
Special event signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
(2)
A maximum of two special event signs shall be allowed per lot.
(3)
Special event signs shall not exceed 32 square feet per sign.
(4)
Special event signs may be located on the building wall or as
a freestanding sign. No temporary freestanding special event sign
shall exceed 10 feet in height from the finished grade or be located
within five feet of a property line. Wall signs shall not be placed
above the existing roofline.
(5)
Special event signs may be displayed for a maximum of 30 consecutive
days.
(6)
Special event signs shall not require a permit if erected and
removed on the same date.
P.
Yard sale signs.
(1)
Yard sale signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
(2)
Yard sale signage shall not exceed six square feet per sign.
(3)
No more than three yard sale signs shall be allowed per event.
(4)
All yard sale signs shall be located on private property either
on the property where the yard sale is being held or on property on
which permission has been granted to display such signs.
(5)
Yard sale signs may be displayed two days prior to the yard
sale event and on the day of the yard sale event until 7:00 p.m.
Q.
Wind-driven signs.
(1)
Wind-driven signs shall be allowed in all commercial and industrial
zoning districts.
(2)
Only one wind-driven sign shall be permitted per lot except
that banners that are attached to light poles or buildings may have
multiple locations.
(3)
No banner shall exceed 16 square feet. Commercial messages on
banners may not exceed 25% of the sign area;
(4)
Wind-driven signs including banners may be displayed for a maximum
of 45 consecutive days per event, 180 days maximum per year, with
a thirty-day interval between events.
(5)
No off-site temporary wind-driven signs are allowed.
A.
The following shall not require the issuance of a sign permit:
(1)
Changing the advertising copy or message on an approved sign,
which is designed for the use of replaceable copy or lettering.
(2)
Painting, repainting, cleaning or normal maintenance of a sign
not involving structural changes or changes in the advertisement thereon.
(3)
Changes in show window displays.
(4)
Seasonal displays and decorations not advertising a product,
service or entertainment.
A.
No sign, unless excepted in § 286-524.50 of this chapter, shall be erected, relocated, placed, posted or painted, except for routine maintenance which does not materially alter the character of the sign and does not alter the advertisement thereon, by any person without first obtaining, in writing, a permit from the Administrator.
A.
Prior to the alteration, erection, installation or placement of any
sign, a permit application shall be submitted to the Administrator
and shall contain the following information:
(1)
A drawing to scale, showing the composition of each sign face
and advertising structure. The drawing shall show exact dimensions,
sign area, height above grade level and lighting features.
(2)
A plan, drawn to scale, showing the proposed location of the
sign. The plan shall show property lines, rights-of-way, streets,
sidewalks, buildings and existing signs on the premises.
(3)
Any electrical permit required and issued under the Building
Code. (A separate application for the electrical permit is required.)
(4)
Permission of the owner, lessee or his authorized agent of the
building or land on which the sign is to be erected or placed.
(5)
Consent in writing that City officials may enter upon the premises
to enforce the provisions of this chapter, including inspection.
(6)
All sign permit applications shall be signed by the applicant
or his authorized agent.
A.
The Administrator shall examine all sign permit applications. If
the proposed sign is in compliance with all applicable City requirements
and has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, when
required, the Administrator shall then issue the sign permit.
B.
If the work authorized under a sign permit has not been completed
within six months after date of issuance, such permit shall become
null and void and there shall be no refund of any fee required by
this chapter.
A.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, sign permits
do not require review and/or approval from the Commission, except
as required in this chapter for subdivision identification signs.
A.
No portion of a freestanding sign shall be constructed to a height
greater than 25 feet above the grade level of the ground on which
the sign is erected or 25 feet above the grade level of the center
line of the street to which it is oriented at the nearest point, whichever
is greater.
B.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the setback
line for buildings and other structures shall not affect the placement
of freestanding signs; however, no freestanding sign or any projection
thereof shall be erected or maintained within any public right-of-way
or within 10 feet of any side lot, parcel or property line.
C.
No freestanding sign shall be erected in any rear yard, in any side
yard directly adjoining or across from a residential zoning district
or within 100 feet, on the same side, along any street, in a residential
zoning district in the instance of bulletin boards and subdivision
identification signs where permitted.
D.
Every pole sign shall be supported by a structure protected by a
raised curb, which shall provide for a bumper overhang of not less
than 2 1/2 feet. The raised curbing shall be a minimum of six
inches above grade.
E.
No sign shall be erected or maintained on any freestanding sign structure
other than the principal sign(s) for which the structure was designed.
F.
No freestanding sign shall be erected or maintained in the sight-distance triangle as defined in § 286-200 of this chapter, except that a pole sign, with a pole diameter not exceeding 12 inches in thickness or a height of the bottom of the sign of less than 10 feet from the finished grade shall be allowed. The Administrator shall review and approve the location to insure that minimum sight-distance requirements have been met.
A.
No building sign shall be erected upon or derive its principal support
from any other sign or sign structure.
B.
No building sign shall project above the roofline or cornice or parapet
wall of a building, whichever allows the greatest height, nor shall
any building sign be erected wholly on the roof of any building.
C.
The lower edge of the sign face of a projecting sign shall be at
least nine feet above the grade level of the ground, pavement or sidewalk
immediately below such sign.
A.
No incidental sign, not otherwise classified, shall exceed a height
of four feet above grade level.
A.
The following regulations shall apply to all signs, which are located
on unused lands in any residential district or are accessory to any
single-family residential use:
(1)
One sign for each subdivision or development as approved under Chapter 250 of this Code, Subdivision of Land, not to exceed 32 square feet in area (sign may also be two individual signs of not more than 16 square feet each) or eight feet in height, may be displayed at each entrance thereto. Such sign shall be of a permanent construction and shall bear only the approved name of the subdivision. Such sign may be permitted on City right-of-way upon review and approval of the sign permit by the Planning Commission.
(2)
Illumination, if used, shall be only by white light and shall
shine only on the sign.
A.
The following regulations shall apply to all signs which are accessory
to any multiple-family residential use:
(1)
One sign per building, not to exceed 12 square feet in area
for each sign, indicating only the name of the building and the address.
(2)
One sign, not to exceed 32 square feet in area (sign may also
be two individual signs of not more than 16 square feet each), to
identify only the name of a development or apartment complex. Such
sign shall be of a permanent construction.
(3)
No sign shall project beyond a property line.
(4)
All building-mounted signs shall be flush against the building
and shall not project above the roofline.
(5)
No freestanding sign shall extend more than 10 feet above grade
level.
(6)
Illumination, if used, shall be only by white light and shall
shine only on the sign.
A.
The following table contains regulations which shall apply to signs
which are accessory to any commercial use in any commercial zoning
district.
|
Commercial Sign Regulations Summary
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Freestanding Signs
| ||||
|
Ground or Pole
|
Ground-Pole-Multi-Tenant
|
Ground-Pole Shopping Center
| ||
|
Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
|
1
|
1
|
1 per major road entrance
| |
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
48
|
80
|
96
| |
|
Maximum height (feet)
|
Ground: 8
Pole: 25
|
Ground: 8
Pole: 25
|
Ground: 8
Pole: 25
| |
|
Minimum setbacks (feet)
|
10 side yard
|
10 side yard
|
10 side yard
| |
|
Building Signs
| ||
|---|---|---|
|
Wall
| ||
|
Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
|
N/A
| |
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
350
| |
|
Minimum sign area per business
|
32
| |
|
Sign area calculation (square feet)
|
2 per lineal foot
| |
|
Maximum height
|
Roofline
| |
|
Arcade
|
Awnings/Canopies
|
Marquee
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum number allowed per building
|
1 per building
|
1 per building
|
1 per building
| |
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
25% of canopy area
| |||
|
Sign area calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
| |
|
Maximum height
|
Roofline
|
Roofline
|
Roofline
| |
|
Minimum vertical clearance (feet)
|
9
|
9
|
9
|
|
Plaque
|
Projecting
|
Window
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
|
1/business
|
1/business
| ||
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
2
|
20
|
25% of window area
| |
|
Minimum sign area per business
| ||||
|
Sign area calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
| ||
|
Maximum height
|
Roofline
|
Roofline
| ||
|
Minimum vertical clearance (feet)
|
9
|
|
Incidental Signs
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Directional
|
Historical Markers
| ||
|
Maximum number allowed per building
|
As needed
|
As needed
| |
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
3
|
3
| |
|
Maximum height (feet)
|
4
|
4
| |
A.
In addition to the regulations listed in the table in the preceding
section, signs accessory to commercial uses shall comply with the
following regulations:
(1)
Any building sign shall not exceed in aggregate two square feet
in area per linear foot of building frontage; such frontage shall
be measured as the longest horizontal dimension of the building; however,
no such sign or signs shall exceed an aggregate total of 350 square
feet in area. A minimum aggregate total of 32 square feet in area
shall be permitted regardless of building size.
(2)
Any allowed freestanding sign shall not exceed 48 square feet
in area except as provided for multi-tenant and shopping centers.
Additional sign area totaling a maximum of 32 square feet and which
is designed for and is structurally a part of the permitted freestanding
sign shall be allowed, provided that such additional area shall be
used exclusively for a sign or signs designed for the use of replaceable
copy or lettering or an emblem, logo or figure or an electronic message
board. No such sign shall impede sight distance along a roadway or
at an intersection. Each freestanding sign shall be designated so
as to be architecturally compatible with the main building(s) on the
site.
(3)
Electronic message boards shall comply with the following minimum
standards:
(a)
Any movement including flashing and scrolling is prohibited.
(b)
The minimum interval between messages is no less than 10 seconds.
(c)
The maximum brightness allowed is 5,000 nits — day and
500 nits — night.
(d)
Signs must be programmed to dim and brighten automatically in
response to changes in ambient light.
(e)
Signs must either freeze or go blank if there is a malfunction.
(4)
Permitted building and freestanding pole signs shall identify
only the property, individual enterprises, products of a general nature,
services or entertainment available on the premises where the sign
is located; however, 50% of the area of such signs may be devoted
to the advertisement of specific products.
(5)
No sign shall project beyond any property line.
(6)
Illumination of signs is permitted.
(7)
Master sign plans. Multi-tenant business centers, shopping centers,
and other buildings and structure(s) where multiple tenants will be
located shall submit an overall sign program which addresses size,
height, design, lighting, color, materials, and type and method of
construction to insure that all signage within the center is designed
in a harmonious, consistent and compatible manner.
(8)
No freestanding ground sign shall be located within eight feet
of any curbing or road pavement, regardless of other setback requirements
in this section.
A.
All other sections of this chapter notwithstanding, a permitted pole
sign for an automobile service station shall only display the principal
trademark, symbol, slogan, name or other identifying design, the words
"gas" or "gasoline" and/or prices and grades of gasoline.
B.
No temporary signs or any other form of advertising, except as provided
above, shall be erected or maintained on any automobile service station
premises, with the exception of the following types:
(1)
A single sign identifying the name of the owner, proprietor
or manager, the address of the property, and the telephone number,
not to exceed a total area of 2 1/2 square feet.
(2)
One or more building signs utilizing the principal trademark,
symbol, slogan, name or other identifying design, not to exceed the
size limitations for building signs.
(3)
Placards or posters displayed on the outside surface of gasoline
pumps, or signs attached to a structure adjacent to and designed in
conjunction with gasoline pumps, which may advertise only prices and
grades of gasoline or oil, type of service and credit cards honored.
C.
The following customary advertisements and identifications shall
not be considered a sign for the purpose of this section:
D.
There shall be no banners, displays anchored by chain, rope, string,
wire or any other not-rigid support, flywheels, propellers or streamers.
E.
There shall be no display or light source in or near any vehicle
passageway or vehicle doorway unless supported by a structure protected
by a raised curb which shall provide for a bumper overhang of not
less than 2 1/2 feet. The raised curbing shall be a minimum of
six inches above grade.
A.
In addition to other signs permitted by this chapter, one additional
freestanding pole sign shall be permitted for commercial uses located
within 500 feet of interstate highway right-of-way lines.
B.
Such additional freestanding pole sign shall not exceed a height
of 60 feet above the finished grade on the center line of the interstate
highway the sign is intended to address. The maximum size of the sign
shall be as follows and shall display only a principal trademark,
symbol, design, slogan, name or other identifying design.
C.
An added sign area which is designed for and is structurally a part
of the permitted freestanding pole sign shall be allowed, provided
that such additional area is used exclusively for a sign designed
for the use of replaceable copy or lettering. The maximum size of
the sign shall be as follows:
A.
Each shopping center greater than 500,000 square feet shall be permitted
freestanding signage as follows:
(1)
At each arterial roadway entranceway, one sign identifying the
shopping center by name and location, bearing no other advertising
and not exceeding 96 square feet in area or 25 feet in height.
(2)
One freestanding sign identifying the shopping center by name
and location, bearing no other advertising and not exceeding 225 square
feet in area or 60 feet in height; however, an additional sign not
exceeding 48 square feet in area and which is designed as a changeable
letter board and is structurally a part of the freestanding shopping
center identification sign shall be permitted. Such signs shall be
the only freestanding signs permitted in the shopping center.
B.
Each shopping center less than 500,000 square feet shall be permitted
freestanding signage as follows:
(1)
One freestanding sign at each arterial roadway entrance identifying
the shopping center by name and location, bearing no other advertising
and not exceeding 96 square feet in area or 25 feet in height; however,
an additional sign not exceeding 48 square feet in area and which
is designed as a changeable letter board and is structurally a part
of the freestanding shopping center identification sign shall be permitted.
Such signs shall be the only freestanding signs permitted in the shopping
center.
C.
Building-mounted signs for individual businesses shall conform to
the general size requirements for commercial uses; however, the special
regulations pertaining to building signs for multiple-tenancy structures
shall apply when applicable.
D.
No other signs, permanent or temporary, are permitted for shopping
centers or the individual businesses within such centers.
A.
The following table contains regulations which shall apply to signs
which are accessory to any use in the RO District:
|
Residential Office Sign Regulations Summary
| ||
|---|---|---|
|
Freestanding Signs
| ||
|
Ground
|
Ground-Multi-Tenant
| |
|
Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
|
1
|
1
|
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
4 per office
|
4 per office
|
|
Maximum height (feet)
|
Ground: 8
|
Ground: 8
|
|
Minimum setbacks (feet)
|
10 side yard
|
10 side yard
|
|
Building Signs
| |
|---|---|
|
Wall
| |
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
10 per office
|
|
Maximum height
|
Roofline
|
|
Arcade
|
Awnings/Canopies
|
Marquee
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum number allowed per building
|
1 per business
|
1 per business
|
1 per business
|
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
25% of canopy area
| ||
|
Sign area calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
|
Maximum height
|
Roofline
|
Roofline
|
Roofline
|
|
Minimum vertical clearance (feet)
|
9
|
9
|
9
|
|
Plaque
|
Projecting
|
Window
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
|
1 per business
|
1 per business
| |
|
Maximum sign area (square feet)
|
2
|
2
|
None
|
|
Sign area calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
|
Part of wall sign calculation
| |
|
Maximum height
|
Roofline
|
Roofline
| |
|
Minimum vertical clearance (feet)
|
9
|
|
Incidental Signs
| |
|---|---|
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Directional
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Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
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As needed
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Maximum sign area (square feet)
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4
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Maximum height (feet)
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4
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A.
In addition to the regulations listed in the table in the preceding
section, signs accessory to residential-office uses shall comply with
the following regulations;
(1)
All signs shall be located on the property to which they refer
and shall not extend out over public rights-of-way or onto any adjacent
lot.
(2)
No structure shall be constructed with or altered to produce
a display window for a business use, and there shall be no business
display from windows.
(3)
One additional sign shall be permitted per lot, which directs
traffic to a parking area on the lot where such sign and use are located.
Such sign shall not exceed four square feet in size.
(4)
No freestanding sign shall be illuminated if it is located adjacent
to a residentially zoned district.
A.
Entrance canopies and awnings shall bear only the name of the business,
the name of the owner or proprietor of the business, and its street
address.
A.
The following table contains regulations which shall apply to signs
which are accessory to any use in industrial zoning districts.
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Industrial Sign Regulations Summary
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Freestanding Signs
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Ground/Pole
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Ground/Pole Multi-Tenant
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Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
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1
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1
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Maximum sign area (square feet)
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48
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80
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Maximum height (feet)
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Ground: 8
Pole: 25
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Ground: 8
Pole: 25
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Minimum setbacks (feet)
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15 side yard
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15 side yard
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Building Signs
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|---|---|
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Wall
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Maximum sign area (square feet)
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350
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Maximum height
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Roofline
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Sign area calculation (square feet)
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2 per lineal foot
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Incidental Signs
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Directional
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Maximum number allowed per zoned lot
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2
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Maximum sign area (square feet)
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4
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Maximum height (feet)
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4
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A.
In addition to the regulations listed in the table in the preceding
section, signs accessory to industrial uses shall comply with the
following regulations:
(1)
One or more building signs not to exceed, in the aggregate,
2.0 square feet in area per linear foot of building frontage; such
frontage shall be measured as the longest horizontal dimension of
the building which does not pass through or between any adjacent elements
of the same; however, no such sign or signs shall exceed an aggregate
total of 350 square feet in area. Such sign or signs may indicate
only the name and location of the industry, the principal trademark,
symbol, slogan or other identifying design and in general terms the
product or products manufactured or assembled on the premises.
(2)
One freestanding sign shall be permitted for each industrial
lot within an industrial district. The height of any such freestanding
sign shall be no more than 25 feet. There shall be a fifteen-foot
setback from each side property line. All such signs shall meet all
requirements of this chapter not in conflict with the provisions of
this section.
(3)
Illumination of signs is permitted.
A.
All other sections of this chapter notwithstanding, billboards shall
not be permitted in any district.
A.
All other sections of this chapter notwithstanding, the following
regulations shall apply to all nonconforming billboards:
(1)
Lawfully existing nonconforming billboards shall not be enlarged
or reconstructed, except as permitted herein; however, they may be
altered for routine maintenance which does not materially alter the
character of the billboard. Changes in the advertisements thereon
are permitted and shall not require a sign permit.
A.
All exterior site lighting fixtures shall be designed located and
arranged so as not to direct glare on adjoining streets or residential
properties. All exterior fixtures shall be shielded so that light
is directed towards the ground only.
B.
Except for publicly owned fixtures, no freestanding light fixture
shall exceed 20 feet in height above grade.
C.
Lighting intensity at the property line of any civic, office, commercial,
or industrial use type shall not exceed one footcandle.
A.
A plot plan shall be submitted, prior to the approval of a zoning
permit, for any new or expanded use or development not requiring a
site plan. Plot plans shall be legibly drawn and shall clearly indicate
the area, shape and dimensions of the property proposed for development.
All existing easements, natural watercourses, and existing and proposed
improvements shall also be shown on the plan. The plan shall clearly
indicate the minimum distances between existing and proposed uses
and all property lines. Proposed access to the property shall also
be shown.
A.
The lot area and yards required for any use or structure shall be
permanently maintained, and shall not be counted as the required lot
area or yards for any other use or structure.
B.
Required yards shall remain free of all uses or structures except
for the following:
(1)
Fences, walls and landscaping shall be allowed in yards provided that sight triangles are maintained per § 286-530.18. Driveways and parking areas shall also be allowed.
(3)
Accessory structures shall be allowed in accordance with the
regulations for such structures.
C.
Height limitations contained in this chapter shall not apply to church
spires, belfries, residential chimneys, flag poles, or residential
television antennae.
A.
The minimum lot frontage on the arc of a cul-de-sac shall be no less
than 30 feet in all zoning districts.
A.
Flag lots, shall have a minimum lot frontage as defined in this chapter.
A.
Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on any
lot. Any existing lot that has two or more single-family detached
dwellings shall be subdivided in accordance with this chapter, and
the Subdivision Ordinance.
A.
Well lots, tank lots, stormwater detention area lots, utility pumping station lots, and similar types of public utility lots may be created in compliance with the terms of this chapter and the Subdivision Ordinance, notwithstanding the frontage, width, area, and other design standards for lots found in Article III of this chapter. Any such lot proposed for platting, shall be clearly designated on a subdivision plat reviewed and approved by the City. This plat shall contain notations and covenants that clearly restrict the use of the lot for the above cited purposes. Further, the plat shall clearly indicate that no employment shall be allowed at these lots except for the routine and necessary maintenance of the public facilities.
A.
On corner lots and double frontage lots, the front shall be determined
by the Administrator. A rear yard shall always be opposite a front
yard.
A.
To promote visibility for pedestrians and the operators of motor
vehicles, a clear sight triangle shall be established at the intersecting
rights-of-way of any two public streets. The legs of this sight triangle
shall be 25 feet in length. They shall begin at the point of intersection
of the two street rights-of-way, and shall extend 25 feet along each
right-of-way line. The triangle shall be formed by connecting the
endpoints of these two lines.
B.
Within this sight triangle nothing in excess of three feet in height
shall be constructed, placed, or permanently parked. In addition,
no vegetative plantings within the triangle shall be allowed to grow
to a height of greater than three feet.
C.
Nothing in this section shall imply the necessity of removing obstructions
within this sight triangle, provided that these obstructions were
installed or planted prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Routine trimming of shrubbery violating this height requirement shall
be required, if the trimming will not endanger the health of the species.
A.
No fence shall be erected by any person without first obtaining in
writing a permit from the Administrator.
B.
Except as provided for in § 286-530.18, fences may be constructed in any location, on any lot. The maximum height of a fence shall not exceed seven feet in the side and rear yard.
C.
On any lot, fences located in front of the building line shall not
exceed 42 inches in height. No solid/privacy or chain link or other
wire type fencing shall be permitted in the front yard.
D.
Use of barbed wire or electrified fencing is prohibited.
[Added 8-14-2012 by Ord. No. 12-14]
A.
A subdivision plat shall be submitted to the City for any new residential,
commercial or industrial condominium development, including the conversion
of any existing development to the condominium form of ownership.
This plat shall meet all standards for subdivision plats. Plats shall
be reviewed by the subdivision agent who shall approve the plat provided
it meets the provisions of this chapter and the City Subdivision Ordinance.
B.
An approved owners' association shall be established for all condominium
projects having individually owned structures or units, and common
areas and facilities. The purpose of this association is for the provision
of upkeep and maintenance of the common areas, roads and facilities.
The subdivision agent shall review the provisions of the association
to insure compliance with this section.
A.
Storage containers and buildings shall be considered accessory structures and shall be located in accordance with the standards for accessory structures found in Article III of this chapter.
B.
No vehicle, truck body, manufactured home, mobile home, bus, trailer,
recreational vehicle, shipping container or similar equipment shall
be used as a storage container of building in any zoning district,
except that:
(1)
Temporary mobile or portable storage containers designed for
site delivery and pickup may be placed and used on any residentially
or commercially zoned property for a period not to exceed 45 days
per calendar year. Such a container may be placed in the front yard
of a residentially zoned property only if it is not possible to locate
it in the side or rear yard, behind the front line of the principle
structure.
[Amended 8-1-2017 by Ord.
No. 16-29]
(2)
Commercial and industrial use types may use shipping containers
for storage provided that:
(a)
All containers are maintained in suitable condition (no rust,
deterioration, graffiti, etc.)
(b)
All containers are placed in an approved location that does
not utilize existing parking spaces, fire lines, etc.
(c)
All containers are placed in the rear of the property where
feasible and shielded from public views.
(d)
Such containers shall not be allowed for more than 90 consecutive
days in any one-year period.
[Added 1-14-2020 by Ord.
No. 19-28; amended 8-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-20]
Donation collection bins shall not be placed or located anywhere
in the City; provided, however, that any retail store that is operated
by an organization designated as a nonprofit organization pursuant
to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may locate one or
more donation collection bins behind the front plane of the retail
store.
