City of Canyon - General Requirements

4.01. Alternate Requirements from a Plat

Where a building line setback has been established by plat, the setback established by the plat shall regulate.

4.01. Average Front Yard Setback

If, along one block face in a residential district, the observed front yard setbacks are less than the setbacks required by these Zoning Regulations, then the average setback of all residential buildings fronting upon the street shall establish the minimum front yard setback requirement.

1.   In computing the average front yard, any vacant lots shall be assumed to have a minimum front yard specified for the district in computing the average front yard.
2.   No front yard setback shall be required that is greater than the front setback observed by any residential building on a contiguous lot.
3.   These provisions shall not apply to lots where a plat or other ordinance requires a greater setback.

4.01. Block Faces in Multiple Zoning Districts

Where the frontage along one block face is divided by two or more zoning districts, the front yard setback shall comply with the requirements of the most restrictive district for the entire frontage.

4.01. Clear Sight Triangle

No structure, landscaping, fence, sign, pole, parking area, or any other object may block the Clear Sight Triangle without written consent from the Public Works Director. The Clear Sight Triangle is the triangular area created by extending a line 35 feet from an intersection along the curb lines, between two (2) and nine (9) feet above the ground.

4.01. Corner and Double-Frontage Lots

1. Lots on street corners shall require that a front yard setback be provided on both streets.
2. Lots that have double frontage shall require that a front yard setback be provided on both streets.

4.01. Number and Placement of Buildings

1. Only one principal building for single-family or two- family use with permitted accessory buildings may be located upon a lot or platted tract.

a) Every dwelling shall face or front upon a public street or officially approved place other than an alley.

2. For all other development, more than one (1) principal building may be located on a lot if all buildings conform to all the open space, parking, and density requirements applicable to the uses and districts.

4.01. Projections into a Required Yard

Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky unobstructed except for accessory buildings, and except for the following:

1. Eaves and/or roof extensions may extend into the required front or side yards up to four (4) feet.
2. Ornamental projections of skylights, sills, cornices, and ornamental features projecting up to two (2) feet.

4.01. Single-Family Attached Dwellings Maximum Length

No complex of attached single-family dwellings (i.e., townhomes) shall exceed three hundred (300) feet in length.

4.01. Single-Family Homes in Non-Single-Family Districts

Any single-family home located in a non-single-family district (e.g., 2F or MF-2) shall adhere to the SF-6 dimensional standards.

4.02. MS Main Street Overlay Building Design

A.    Applicability
The following regulations shall apply in the MS Main Street Overlay district to all new construction or alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of the appraised value of the structure.

B.     Parking Location
No off-street parking shall be located between the front building façade and the right-of-way; all parking shall be located at the side and/or rear of the principal building.

C.    Windows

1.   Facades abutting a right-of-way shall be at least twenty (20) percent transparent (i.e., glass), calculated per façade and per story.
2.   Facades abutting sidewalks must include windows on the first floor, with glass that is at least eighty (80) percent transparent. Windows shall remain at least fifty (50) percent unblocked from objects (e.g., signs, vinyl wraps, permanent blinds, etc.).
3.   Windows shall be vertically proportioned with a minimum vertical to horizontal ratio of 1.6 (height) to 1.0 (width).
4.   Windows shall be individually defined with detail elements such as frames, sills, and lintels, and placed to visually define the building stories.

D. Exterior Building Materials

1.   Residential Zoning Districts and Planned Development (PD) Districts. The use of metal, plastic, or fiberglass panels is prohibited on exterior walls of residences in areas designated for development, restoration, or preservation under the Main Street Program or other historical areas or buildings as allowed by Title 10, Government Code, Subtitle Z.
a) Exception: Manufactured siding as permitted by the building code most recently adopted by the City.
2.   Retail/Commercial Districts. 90% masonry on exterior front and side walls abutting public streets, except windows and doors, but not on the rear and sides not abutting streets in areas designated for development, restoration, or preservation under the Main Street Program or other historical areas or buildings as allowed by Title 10, Government Code, Subtitle Z.
3.   Industrial District. 90% masonry or steel exterior walls, except windows and doors in areas designated for development, restoration, or preservation under the Main Street Program or other historical areas or buildings as allowed by Title 10, Government Code, Subtitle Z.

E. Additional Design Requirements

1. All buildings shall incorporate design elements that create character, charm, and reflect regional architecture by including at least four (4) of the following elements:

a)   Transoms
b)   Shutters
c)   Alcoves
d)   Recessed entries
e)   Ornamental window headers/lintels
f)    Quoins
g)   Distinctive lighting features

2. Additionally, all buildings shall incorporate at least three (3) of the following elements:

a)   Front entry door casings or double doors
b)   Kickplate
c)   Dentil or other ornamental band
d)   Second story
e)   Keystone in doorways and/or windows

3. Alternative Compliance for MS Main Street Overlay Building Design

A request for the following may be submitted and acted upon in accordance with 6.07. Alternative Compliance:

a) Alternatives to the architectural elements listed in 1 and 2 above shall produce a similar or greater level of architectural design than the listed elements.

4.03. CC Commercial Corridor Overlay Building Design

A.    Applicability
The following regulations shall apply in the CC Commercial Corridor Overlay district to all new construction or alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of the appraised value of the structure.

B.     Parking Location
No off-street parking shall be located between the front building façade and the right-of-way; all parking shall be located at the side and/or rear of the principal building.

C.    Windows

1.   Facades abutting a right-of-way shall be at least twenty (20) percent transparent (i.e., glass), calculated per façade and per story.
2.   Facades abutting sidewalks must include windows on the first floor, with glass that is at least eighty (80) percent transparent. Windows shall remain at least fifty (50) percent unblocked from objects (e.g., signs, vinyl wraps, permanent blinds, etc.).
3.   Windows shall be vertically proportioned with a minimum vertical to horizontal ratio of 1.6 (height) to 1.0 (width).
4.   Windows shall be individually defined with detail elements such as frames, sills, and lintels, and placed to visually define the building stories.

D. Additional Design Requirements

1. All buildings shall incorporate design elements that create character, charm, and reflect regional architecture by including at least four (4) of the following elements:

a)   Transoms
b)   Shutters
c)   Alcoves
d)   Recessed entries
e)   Ornamental window headers/lintels
f)    Quoins
g)   Distinctive lighting features

2. Additionally, all buildings shall incorporate at least three (3) of the following elements:

a)   Front entry door casings or double doors
b)   Kickplate
c)   Dentil or other ornamental band
d)   Second story
e)   Keystone in doorways and/or windows

3. Alternative Compliance for CC Commercial Corridor Overlay Building Design

A request for the following may be submitted and acted upon in accordance with 6.07. Alternative Compliance:

a) Alternatives to the architectural elements listed in 1 and 2 above shall produce a similar or greater level of architectural design than the listed elements.

4.04.A Accessory Buildings - All Districts

1. The following provisions apply to all Accessory Buildings (including Accessory Dwelling Units), unless otherwise stated.

2. Accessory Buildings shall be permitted only in side and rear yards, behind the Principal Building’s front facade.

a)   Patio covers shall be exempt from this requirement if building setbacks and the requirements of E. Carports and Patio Covers are met.
b)   Barns and related structures necessary for farming and ranching purposes shall be exempt from this requirement on parcels or tracts of land that are ten (10) acres or greater in size.
c)   Accessory Dwelling Units shall be exempt from this requirement on parcels or tracts of land that are two (2) acres or greater in size.

3. All Accessory Buildings shall conform to applicable provisions of the Building Code.

a) Accessory Buildings shall conform to the height limitations of the zoning district unless otherwise specified herein.

4.   No wall of an Accessory Building shall be placed within five (5) feet of the wall of any other structure existing or under construction on the same lot. In no case shall any portion of an Accessory Building be placed within six (6) feet of any portion of any structure existing or under construction on an adjacent lot. (Also see separation requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units within item D.9 below.)

5.   Accessory Buildings that are two hundred (200) square feet or less in size do not require a building permit, but must meet all applicable requirements.

6.   All Accessory Buildings shall require a Site Plan if they are to be located within a zoning district in which a Site Plan is required.

a) Accessory Buildings that are four hundred (400) square feet or less in size are exempt from this requirement.

7. The total area of building coverage on a lot, encompassing Principal Buildings as well as Accessory Buildings, shall not exceed maximum lot coverage and/or density requirements specified within the requirements of each zoning district.

8. The maximum square footage for Accessory Buildings shall be as indicated in Table 19.

Table 19. Maximum Square Footage for Accessory Buildings

Table 19. Maximum Square Footage for Accessory Buildings

Note: For information on Accessory Dwelling Units see the land use directly.

4.04.B. Accessory Buildings - Residential Districts

1.   A residence must exist on the same lot on which an Accessory Building is located.

2.   In a residential zoning district, an Accessory Building shall not used for commercial purposes.

3.   Setbacks

a)   Detached Accessory Buildings (other than open carports or patio covers) with a maximum height of ten (10) feet shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from an interior side or rear property line.
b)   Detached Accessory Buildings (other than open carports or patio covers) over ten (10) feet in height shall be set back from an interior side or rear property line, where no public alley exists, at least one (1) additional foot in depth for every one (1) foot in height over ten (10) feet.
c)   Detached Accessory Buildings (other than open carports or patio covers) over ten (10) feet in height shall be set back from an interior side or rear property line adjacent to a public alley at least one (1) additional foot in depth for every two (2) feet in height over ten (10) feet.
d)   In no circumstance shall a detached Accessory Building be required to be set back from a property line any more than is required of a Principal Building constructed on that same property.
e)   Standards for minimum setback required (and maximum height allowed) of open carports and patio covers shall be as prescribed in E. Carports and Patio Covers.

4.04.C. Accessory Buildings - Nonresidential Districts

1.   In a nonresidential zoning district, an accessory building shall be is secondary to and supportive of the Principal Building.

2.   A business must exist on the same lot on which an accessory building is located.

3.   Side setback requirements shall be the same as for the Principal Building. The rear setback shall be no less than five (5) feet from the rear property line.

4.   Accessory buildings in nonresidential zoning districts shall not be required to be screened when constructed with the same building materials and architectural quality as the Principal Building. All other accessory buildings shall be screened from public view by a solid masonry wall or fence at least six (6) feet in height.

4.04.E. Carports and Patio Covers

1.   General. Carports and patio covers that are not attached to or abutting the Principal Building, or by breezeway, shall not be considered part of the Principal Building and shall instead be considered an Accessory Building. It is the continuing obligation of the owner or occupant to ensure the area underneath that structure continues to comply with the described standards for openness. Use of the structure for storage of non-motor vehicles is prohibited. Neither the roof nor any vertical support (posts, columns or piers) on a carport or patio cover shall encroach into any right-of-way or easement reserved for any purpose.

2.   Permits. Construction or installation of any carport or patio cover shall require a building permit.

3.   Methods and Materials of Construction. Construction or installation of carports and patio covers shall be in compliance with City of Canyon Code of Ordinances Chapter 4, Building Regulations.

4.   Size. Carports and patio covers shall count in the maximum square footage allowed for accessory buildings in residential zoning districts, where detached from a Principal Building. Carports and patio covers attached to or abutting a Principal Building shall not count toward allowable Accessory Building square footage. In both cases, carports and patio covers are included in the maximum allowable lot coverage.

5.   Measurement. When measuring setbacks of carports and patio covers, measurement shall be from the leading edge or face of the roof.

6.   Setbacks. Carports and patio covers shall adhere to all minimum building setbacks ordinarily required in the applicable zoning district, except as follows:

a) Street Building Setback. For patio covers as described below, the leading edge or face of the roof may extend no closer than ten (10) feet from any lot boundary adjacent to a public or private street, provided that all the following conditions are met.

i) The leading edge or face of the roof shall not extend beyond the minimum front setback for a Principal Building on the same lot (i.e., carports are not permitted in required front yard setbacks).
ii) Patio covers must furthermore be architecturally compatible with the Principal Building on that same lot or tract of land. Compliance with at least two of the following three architectural standards is required:

a.    Pitch or slope of the roofline must be physically integrated or otherwise visually consistent with the appearance of the roofline on the Principal Building (including attached garage) to which the carport or patio cover is attached or abuts;
b.   Roof covering on the carport or patio cover must be similar in color and material composition to roof covering on the Principal Building; and/or
c.    Beams or rafters supporting the roof covering must be made of wood or, if made of metal, covered from exterior view by wood (or cementitious fiber) fascia board.

iii) For the purpose of enforcing above-stated standards for architectural compatibility, an applicant for permit to build a front patio cover shall submit one or more elevation drawings which show exterior side and front views as well as materials planned to be used in constructing the proposed patio cover. Drawings must illustrate how the proposed improvement will relate architecturally with the Principal Building to which that patio cover is attached or abuts. Drawings and specifications shall be submitted to the Building Official or his/her designee, in addition to whatever information is ordinarily required with application for permit to build a patio cover.

b) Interior Side Building Setback. The following minimum building setbacks from interior side lot boundaries (not adjacent to a street) shall apply to carports and patio covers:

i) In all nonresidential zoning districts, carports and patio covers attached to or abutting an enclosed structure may extend as close to an interior side lot boundary as allowed for the Principal Building from that same side lot boundary. Within these same zoning districts, carports and patio covers that are detached by more than six inches from an enclosed building shall extend no closer than three (3) feet from an interior side lot boundary. In the absence of a solid wall, this measurement shall be made from the leading edge or face of the roof on that carport or patio cover.
ii) In all other residential zoning districts, carports and patio covers which extend closer to an interior side lot boundary than the minimum setback otherwise required of the Principal Building shall be open-sided on at least two and one-half of three sides projecting therein. A minimum seven (7) vertical feet from the finished floor level of any such carport, patio cover or portion thereof shall be open and unobstructed by any structure, walls, screening or ornamental components of any kind except for posts, columns or piers supporting the roof and which are no greater than twenty-four (24) inches in width or diameter. Such open-sided carports and patio covers which extend closer to an interior side lot boundary than the minimum setback (otherwise required of the Principal Building) shall extend no closer than three (3) feet from that interior side lot boundary unless said boundary is adjacent to an alley, in which case only a minimum one (1) foot setback is required. In the absence of a solid wall, these measurements shall be made from the leading edge or face of the roof on that carport or patio cover.

c) Rear Building Setback
The following minimum building setbacks from rear lot boundaries shall apply to carports and patio covers:

i) In all nonresidential zoning districts, carports and patio covers attached to or abutting an enclosed building may extend as close to the rear lot boundary as allowed by the minimum rear setback required (in that zoning district) for the enclosed building to which that carport or patio cover is attached or abutting. Carports and patio covers that are detached by more than six (6) inches from an enclosed building shall extend no closer than five (5) feet from a rear lot boundary, as measured from the leading edge or face of the roof.
ii) In all residential zoning districts, carports and patio covers attached to or abutting the Principal Building and which extend closer to a rear lot boundary than the minimum rear setback otherwise required of the Principal Building shall be open-sided on at least two and one-half of three sides. A minimum seven (7) vertical feet from the finished floor (platform) level of any such carport, patio cover or portion thereof shall be open and unobstructed by any structure, walls, screening or ornamental components of any kind except for posts, columns or piers supporting the roof and which are no greater than twenty-four (24) inches in width or diameter. Open-sided carports and patio covers that are detached by more than six inches from an enclosed building shall extend no closer than three (3) feet from a rear lot boundary unless said rear boundary adjoins an alley, in which case only a minimum one (1) foot building setback is required. In the absence of a solid wall, these measurements shall be made from the leading edge or face of the roof on that carport or patio cover.

7. Maximum Height. In all Residential, Retail, Commercial, and Industrial Districts, the total height of a carport or patio cover (open on at least two and one-half sides) shall not exceed twelve (12) feet, with the following architectural exceptions allowed in all zoning districts where this twelve (12) foot height limit is otherwise applicable:

a) Where built into the roofline of the Principal Building and with the same roofing materials thereof, in which case the height shall not exceed the height of that principal building; or
b) Where detached from the Principal Building and built with a pitched roof utilizing similar materials and colors to that of the roof covering the principal building, and the lowest horizontal feature (beam) of the roof structure does not exceed twelve (12) feet in height above the finished floor (platform) level.

4.05. Landscaping

A. Applicability
The following landscaping requirements shall apply to all new development or redevelopment.

1. Exception: Expansions of existing structures by less than ten (10) percent of the floor area. Any existing compliant landscaping must remain intact.

B. General Requirements

1. The minimum percentage of lot area that is required for landscaping as stated for each zoning district (see District Standards).
2. Any area of a lot not used for buildings or site improvements shall be landscaped.

C. Planting Requirements

1.   All plantings shall be selected from the City’s Approved Plant List.
2.   Complete coverage of required landscaped areas shall be provided with Shrubs, Groundcover, and/or Ornamental Grasses with a Rock Landscape Base or a Mulch Base.
3.   Requirements for Duplex and Townhome Development. At least two (2) Shade Trees or Ornamental Trees shall be provided in front of the front building line of each lot.
4.   Requirements for All Other Development Excluding Single-Family Residential. The following plantings shall be required, in addition to parking area landscaping:

a)   One (1) Shade Tree or two (2) Ornamental Trees shall be provided per four hundred (400) square feet of required landscaped area.
b)   One (1) Shrub shall be provided per twenty-five (25) square feet of required landscaped area.
c)   All landscaped areas shall be protected by a raised six (6) inch concrete curb with openings to allow for the drainage of stormwater into the landscaped areas (see Figure 16).

Figure 16. Concrete Curb with Drainage Opening

d) Interior Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements

i) Interior Parking Lot Landscaping (see Figure 17) shall be provided in addition to the requirements in 4 above.

Figure 17. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping

ii)        Ten (10) square feet of Interior Landscaping is required per provided parking space.
iii)       Each Interior Landscaping island shall include at least one (1) Shade Tree and three (3) Shrubs.
iv)       An Interior Landscaping island shall be provided at both ends of parking rows, which counts toward the total required Interior Landscaping area.

D. Alternative Compliance for Landscaping

1. Plant Type. The Director of Planning and Development may authorize the use of plant or xeriscape materials not listed on the Approved Plant List if the applicant can demonstrate the viability of the plant or material.

4.06.A. Fencing

1. No Permit Required. No fence permit shall be required for the construction or relocation of any fence up to eight (8) feet.

a) Exception: A fence permit shall be required for fences taller than eight (8) feet in height.

2. Height and Location

a) No fence shall be located in the right-of-way.
b) Any fence or wall located in front of the required front setback line shall not exceed forty (40) inches in height.

i) Exception: Fences in the I District may be up to eight (8) feet in height in the front yard.

3. Materials

a) Chain-link fencing is prohibited in the front yard or in front of the building façade.

i) Exception: Development in the I District may have chain-link fences in the front yard.

b) Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire, or electrical fencing is prohibited in the City.

i) Exceptions:

a. Barbed wire or electric fencing may be used in conjunction with an agricultural or ranching use.
b. Barbed wire may be placed on top of permitted fences and screening around public utilities facilities (such as substations and transformer stations) or as part of security devices for governmental law enforcement agency for criminal violations.

4.06.B. Screening

1. Residential Subdivisions Backing to Major Roadways.

A solid screening wall between six (6) and eight (8) feet in height and constructed of masonry pillars with masonry or wood panels is required when a residential subdivision backs to a collector street or larger thoroughfare.

Figure 18. Example of Masonry Solid Screening Wall.

2. Nonresidential Loading and Service Areas

a)   Loading and service areas shall be located at the side or rear of buildings.
b)   Where visible from other properties or the right-of- way, a solid screening wall at least ten (10) feet in height shall be required to screen views of loading docks and loading spaces used for tractor/semi- trailer delivery. This wall must screen the entire loading dock or space.
c)  Screening walls shall be constructed of masonry pillars with masonry or wood panels.

Figure 19. Example of Loading Area Screening.

3. Refuse Areas

a)   Refuse containers shall be located as near to the rear property line as practicable, as determined by the Director of Public Works.
b)   Refuse containers shall be screened from view by a solid screening wall on three sides.
c)   Screening walls shall not exceed six (6) feet, unless additional height is needed to shield the container(s) from view.
d)   Acceptable materials for refuse container screening walls include, but are not limited to, masonry walls or solid wood fences made of treated pine, cedar, or redwood. Unacceptable materials include, but are not limited to, plywood, corrugated steel sheets and chain link fences with or without weave.
e)   Screening walls shall be maintained in a good condition.

Figure 20. Example of Refuse Screening.

4. Rooftop Equipment

a)   Any rooftop mechanical or utility equipment shall be screened from view by the public or residential property or within any right-of-way, by means such as a parapet wall.
b)   Such screening wall must be present on all façades, excluding the rear.
c)   Any parapet walls shall be constructed of the same building material as the façades and shall be undistinguishable from the remainder of the façade.

Figure 21. Example of Unscreened Rooftop Equipment.

5. Ground-Mounted Equipment

a) Mechanical or utility box equipment shall be located out of public view to the extent practicable, as determined by the Director of Planning and Development.
b) Mechanical or utility box equipment visible to the public or from any right-of-way shall be screened by either a vegetative screening or a solid screening wall that is tall enough to screen the equipment from view.

Figure 22. Example of Ground-Mounted Equipment Screening.

6. Outside Storage

a) Outside Storage areas shall be located at the side or rear of buildings.
b) Outside Storage shall be screened with a minimum six (6) foot screening fence or wall, and shall not be visible from the right-of-way or adjacent property. If a fence or wall taller than eight (8) feet is required to screen the storage from view, a Specific Use Permit shall be required for the fence or wall.

i) Exception: The screening regulations in b) above do not apply in the I District; however, Outside Storage shall not be located within sixty (60) feet of a residential property line.

4.06.C. Buffering

1.   A buffer shall be located along the shared lot line and located on the property of the more intensive use (according to Table 20). The more intensive use shall be responsible for installing and maintaining the buffer.

2.   The required landscaping shall be provided within the buffer area adjacent to the less intensive use. Buffer area landscaping is in addition to landscaping requirements established in 4.05. Landscaping.

3.   These regulations shall apply to any adjacent properties, regardless of whether separated by a roadway.

4.   Buffer Types
The following requirements correspond to the designations in Table 20.

a) Buffer Type A

Buffer Depth: 25’ abutting the shared lot line
Screening Wall: None
Required Landscaping:

·   Continuous Groundcover
·   1 Shade Tree for every 35’ of shared lot line
·   3 Shrubs per 25’ of shared lot line

b) Buffer Type B

Buffer Depth: 15’ abutting the shared lot line
Screening Wall: 6’ screening wall constructed of masonry pillars with masonry or wood panels, or solid vegetative screen beginning at the front setback line
Required Landscaping:

·   Continuous Groundcover
·   1 Shade Tree for every 50’ of shared lot line, unless a vegetative screen is used
·   3 Shrubs per 40’ of shared lot line, unless a vegetative screen is used

Figure 23. Example of Solid Vegetative Screen

c) Buffer Type C

Buffer Depth: 10’ abutting the shared lot line
Screening Wall: 6’ solid masonry wall beginning at the front setback line
Required Landscaping:

·   Continuous Groundcover
·   1 Shade Tree for every 60’ of shared lot line
·   1 Shrub per 50’ of shared lot line

Figure 24. Example of Solid Masonry Wall

Table 20. Required Buffer Type by Adjoining Use or Zoning

4.07. Off-Street Parking

A. Applicability
The requirements of this section shall apply in the following circumstances:

1.   New Construction. When a new principal building is constructed.
2.   Use Change. When a change in use requires ten (10) percent or more additional parking beyond the previous use.
3.   Building Expansion. When the floor area of a principal building is increased by more than ten (10) percent.
4.   Downtown Exception. No off-street parking shall be required in the RC-3 district.

B. Off-Street Parking Requirements

1.   Number of Spaces. The number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the corresponding use as indicated in 3.03. Permitted Use Chart.
2.   Multiple Uses. In computing the parking requirements for any building or development, the total parking requirements shall be the sum of the specific parking space requirements for each class of use included in the building for development.
3.   Parking Requirements for New or Unlisted Use. Where questions arise concerning the minimum off- street parking requirements for any use not specifically listed, the requirements may be determined by the Director of Planning as those of a similar use.
4.   On-Site Maneuvering. All vehicle maneuvering shall take place on-site and shall not encroach into the right-of-way.

a) Exception: On-site maneuvering requirements shall not apply to single-family, duplex, townhome, or quadraplex residential development (up to 4 units per lot).

5. Shared Parking

a)   The purpose of shared parking is to allow two or more adjacent land uses that have different peak use periods to share a parking area and reduce the number of required spaces.
b)   A shared parking agreement shall be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit or a Certificate of Occupancy. If such agreement is revoked by any entity, then the required off-street parking spaces shall be provided according to the standard parking requirements.
c)   A shared parking calculation, using the format provided in Table 21, shall be required to determine the minimum number of spaces.
d)   The minimum parking required shall be the highest adjusted total parking for any time period.
e)   The percentage of parking used during each time period shall be provided by the applicant and subject to approval by the Director of Planning and Development.
f)    All shared parking spaces must be located within five hundred (500) feet of all shared uses, measured by the shortest legal walking route.
g)   Table 21 provides an example of the process for shared calculations. This example depicts shared parking for two uses – Example Use 1 with a minimum parking requirement of 100 spaces, and Example Use 2 with a minimum parking requirement of 220 spaces. In this example, the minimum parking requirement would be 225 spaces.
Table 21. Example of a Shared Parking Calculation

C. Off-Street Loading

1. All new or expanded nonresidential buildings shall provide space for loading and unloading of vehicles according to Table 22.

a) The number of loading spaces required by this Section shall be the minimum, and the owner/applicant shall evaluate the use’s needs to determine if additional loading space is needed.
Table 22. Minimum Loading Standards for Nonresidential Uses

Table 22. Minimum Loading Standards for Nonresidential Uses

2.   All loading spaces shall be at least twelve (12) feet by sixty (60) feet with fifteen (15) feet overhead clearance.
3.   Loading areas shall not encroach upon required off- street parking areas or into the right-of-way.
4.   Unenclosed off-street loading areas shall be paved with hard surface pavement.
5.   The City Engineer may reduce the loading space requirements if the City Engineer determines requirements are excessive due to other factors such as railroad access, air freight storage, etc.

D. Parking Design Requirements

1.   Aisles, parking spaces, and circulation shall be provided in accordance with Figure 25 and Table 23.
2.   All parking and loading areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt installed prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
3.   All off-street parking spaces and means of ingress and egress shall be laid out on the parking surface with paint or plastic striping that provides a permanent delineation between spaces and aisles.

a) No striping shall be required on lots having only single-family, duplex, triplex, or fourplex residential structures.

Figure 25. Parking Dimensions

Table 23. Parking Dimensions

E. Stacking Requirements

1.   The purpose of stacking spaces is to provide the ability for vehicles to queue on-site prior to receiving a service.
2.   Stacking spaces are required in all districts any time a use is constructed or expanded in accordance with Table 24.
3.   The number of spaces refers to the queuing line and does not include the space at a drive-up window, inside a car wash or repair bay, or similar location.
4.   Each stacking space shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length and shall not be located within or interfere with any other circulation driveway, parking space, fire lane, or maneuvering area.
Table 24. Stacking Requirements

Use	Stacking Spaces
Automobile Repair, Minor	2 spaces per bay
Car Wash, Accessory	2 spaces per bay
Car Wash, Drive-Thru or Hand Wash	4 spaces per bay
Car Wash, Self-Service	2 spaces per bay
Child Care Facility, Daycare	1 space per 20 students, located in a circular drive configuration
Financial Institution, ATM Only	2 spaces per drive-up ATM
Financial Institution with Drive-Thru	3 spaces per window
Restaurant (with Drive-In Service)	5 spaces for the first stopping point, plus 1 space per additional stopping point, and 1 space after the final stopping point
School	To be determined by the Director of Planning and Development during Site Plan review
Any other use with a drive-thru window	5 spaces for the first stopping point, plus 1 space per additional stopping point, and 1 space after the final stopping point

F. Alternative Compliance for Off-Street Parking

1. Off-Site Parking

a) All off-street parking must be provided on the lot occupied by the main use, except as provided in b) below.
b) Off-site parking may be provided on a separate lot subject to approval by the Director of Planning and Development and the following conditions:

i)         The off-site area is dedicated for parking by an instrument filed with the Building Official and consolidated with main use under one Certificate of Occupancy with main use;
ii)        The off-site parking area shall be located within three hundred (300) feet measured by the shortest legal walking route from an entrance to the principal use;
iii)       The off-site parking area is located in a Nonresidential Zoning District; and
iv)       All required ADA-accessible spaces shall be provided in the on-site parking area.

4.08. Lighting

A. Purpose
Standards for controlling lighting and glare are set forth to reduce annoyance and inconvenience to property owners, reduce traffic hazards to motorists, and to promote dark skies and rural feel.

B. Regulations for All Developments

1. Light sources shall be of a down-light, indirect, diffused, or shield type or so installed and maintained as to reduce glare effect and consequent interference with the use of adjacent properties and boundary streets.
2. All lighting fixtures shall be restricted to full cutoff types (see Figure 26) so that no light is emitted above the lowest light emitting part of the fixture.

Figure 26. Examples of Lighting Fixtures

C. Regulations for Nonresidential, Multi-Family, and Mixed- Use Developments

1. Site, Parking, and Loading Lighting

a)   Sufficient Lighting of Parking Areas. Illumination of parking areas shall be sufficient to ensure the visibility of pedestrians and the safe movement of traffic within the site.
b)   Lighting Only During Hours of Use. Nonresidential uses that abut Residential Zoning Districts shall be required to cease illumination of parking areas at the termination of hours of use.
c)   Maximum Intensity. The allowable maximum intensity measured at the property line of a retail, office, commercial, or multi- family developments use shall be 3.0 foot-candles and 5.0 foot-candles for an industrial use. When located adjacent to single-family residential development, the intensity shall be no greater than 0.25 foot-candles at the property line.
d)   Mounting Height within Parking Areas. The mounting height of lighting fixtures shall not exceed the heights specified in Table 25.

2. Accent and Security Lighting

a) Accent Lighting

i) Accent lighting shall not exceed 5.0 foot- candles.
ii) Lighting shall be shielded to prevent light pollution or glare beyond the element intended for accent illumination.

b) Security Lighting

i) Pole-mounted and wall-mounted fixtures mounted above six (6) feet shall be of a full cutoff type.
ii) If a rear yard security light is mounted higher than ten (10) feet, it shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

3. Lighting Plan Required

a) All nonresidential, multi-family, and mixed-use developments shall submit a Lighting Plan with a Site Plan. The Lighting Plan shall show how the proposed development will comply with the regulations within this Section.
b) Lighting Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

i)         The type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices, and their respective location on the site;
ii)        A description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and other devices (such as catalog cuts by manufactures and drawings); and
iii)       Photometric data, such as furnished by manufactures, or similar data showing the angle of cut off or light emissions.

4. Maintenance

a)   Piers for light poles taller than eight (8) feet shall be designed by a Professional Engineer competent in structural engineering. Soil condition and wind loading shall be accounted for in the pier design.
b)   All fixtures and supports shall be painted or otherwise treated to resist rust and corrosion and shall be maintained in an attractive condition and in a manner consistent with the surrounding architecture.
c)   All fixtures and lamps shall be maintained in a working, serviceable condition at all times.

5. Light Regulations for Recreational Areas

a)   Height. Lighting for recreational uses (including athletic courts and fields) may employ standards, poles, and fixtures in excess of the heights prescribed in Table 25.
b)   Living Screen Required. Where recreational uses are adjacent to residential zoning regardless of separation by streets, and such recreational use is illuminated in such a manner as to produce a light intensity in excess of 0.25 foot- candles at the property line of the residential use.
c)   Lighting Curfew for Recreational Lighting. Recreational lighting must be shut off by 10:30pm on Sunday through Thursday and 11:30pm on Friday or Saturday nights.

Table 25. Mounting Heights for Lights in Parking Areas

Longest Dimension of Parking Area	Maximum Lighting Unit Mounting Height
0 – 60 Feet	14 Feet
61 – 100 Feet	20 Feet
101 Feet or Greater	30 Feet

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