Sec 78 B-4 DistrictSECTION 79
B -G4, BUSINESS CAMPUSOFFICE DISTRICT
Section
20-7-98-1
Purpose
20-7-98-2
Permitted Uses
20-7-98-3
Interim Uses
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Uses by Administrative Permit
20-798-5
Accessory Uses
20-7-98-6
Conditional Uses
20-798-7
Lot Requirements and Setbacks
20-7-98-8
Maximum Lot Coverage
20-7-98-9
Maximum Building Height
20-7-98-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-4. Business Campus Office District is to
provide for the establishment of business offices, wholesale showrooms, and
related uses in an environment which provides a high level of amenities,
including landscaping, preservation of natural features, architectural controls,
pedestrian trails, and other features.
20-798-2: PERMITTED USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted uses in a B -G4 District:
A. Adult education, trade, vocational and other public or private postsecondary
education schools.
B. Commercial printing establishments.
C. Conference centers.
D. Data centers.
E. Essential services other than transmission pipelines and transmission or
substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) kV..
F. Fitness centers and health clubs.
€G. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures, City of Otsego only.
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H. Indoor commercial recreation.
GI. Laboratories, research and development facilities.
J. Micro -distilleries with or without tasting rooms.
K. Offices and medical offices.
fL. Personal wireless service antennas located on a public structure, as regulated by
Section 33 of this Chapter.
M. Radio and television stations.
KN. Small Breweries with or without Tap Rooms.
O. Wholesale showrooms.
20-798-3: INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following
are interim uses in the B -S4 District and are governed by Section 5 of this
Chapter.
A. Farms, farmsteads, and farming.
20-798-4: USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of this
Section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing
requirements of Section 20-8-2, the following are uses allowed in a B -S4 District
by administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator.
A. Temporary outdoor promotional events and sales szjeGt W the sarne nrniicinnc
oc rorri -d in con+ion 20 75 4.13 of this C;haptor proylded that:
1. Promotional Events.
a. Such activity is directed towards the general public and includes
rand openings, carnivals, craft shows, flea markets, mechanical
and animal rides and displays of materials that are typically not sold
or serviced on the site.
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b. The event shall not exceed the period specified in the
administrative permit and in no case shall exceed three (3)
consecutive calendar days per event.
C. There shall be no more than two (2) promotional events per
calendar per year per property.
2. Outdoor Sales.
a. Such activitv is directed towards the aeneral public and include
warehouse sales, sidewalk sales, inventory reduction or liquidation
sales, distressed merchandise sales, seasonal merchandise sales
and licensed transient merchant and transient product merchant
sales.
b. The following specific standards shall apply to all proposed
temporary outdoor sales activities allowed by this paragraph and by
City Code business licensing provisions in addition to other
applicable building and safety code requirements as determined by
the Zoning Administrator.
1) The maximum total time for temporary outdoor sales
activities shall be the period specified in the administrative
permit and, in no case, shall exceed sixty (60) days per
calendar year per property.
2) There shall be no more sales activities than those specified
in the administrative permit and, in no case, shall there be
more than ten (10) sales activities per year per property.
3) Sales activities may be conducted within a reauired vard
provided the area is paved and the activity does not interfere
with parking, traffic circulation or emergency vehicle access.
Temporary sales on unpaved landscaped areas is
prohibited.
C. General Standards
1) The event shall be clearly accessory to or promotina the
permitted or conditional use approved for the site. Only
merchandise which is normally manufactured, sold, or
stocked by the occupant on the subject premises on a
regular or seasonal basis shall be sold and/or promoted.
2) Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be
utilized, provided they are clearly identified on the submitted
plan and provided that it is determined by the Zoning
Administrator that they will not impair the parking capacity.
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emergency access, or the safe and efficient movement of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic on or off the site.
3) The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate
off-street parking for the proposed event can and will be
provided for the duration of the event. Determination of
compliance with this requirement shall be made by the
Zoning Administrator who shall consider the nature of the
event and the applicable parking requirements of this
Chapter. Consideration shall be given to the parking needs
and requirements of other occupants in the case of multi -
tenant buildings. Parking on public right-of-way and streets
is prohibited: except that parking on local streets may be
allowed on Saturday and Sunday_ only, provided that the
petitioner arranges for traffic control by authorized
enforcement officers, as approved in writing by the Zoning
Administrator. at the petitioner's expense.
41 Sianaae related to the event shall be in compliance with the
temporary sign standards of this Chapter and shall be
allowed for the duration of the event. Special signage for
purposes of traffic direction and control may be authorized
by the Zoning Administrator: the erection and removal of
such signage shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
5) The approved permit shall be displayed on the premises for
the duration of the event.
SB. Indoor limited retail sales accessory to allowed uses provided that;
Location.
a. All sales are conducted in a clearly defined area of the principal
building reserved exclusively for retail sales. Said sales area must
be physically segregated from other principal activities in the
building.
b. The retail sales area must be located on the ground floor of the
principal building.
2. Sales Area. The retail sales activity shall not occupy more than fifteen
(15) percent of the gross floor area of the building.
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3. Access. The building where such use is located to one having direct
access to a collector or arterial level street without the necessity of using
residential streets.
4. Hours. Hours of operation are limited to 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
5. Adequate parking is provided for the retail sales activity in compliance with
Section 21 of this Chapter.
6. The provisions of Section 20-8-2.D of this Chapter are considered and
determined to be satisfied.
20-798-5: ACCESSORY USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are permitted uses in a B -G4 District:
A. Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the
principal use but such use shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor
space of the principal use and shall be of the same material and design as the
principal use.
B. Off-street parking as regulated by Section 21 of this Chapter including semi-
trailer trucks.
C. Off-street loading as regulated by Section 22 of this Chapter.
D. Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish TVROs
three and one-half (3.5) meters or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching
antennas, or those necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including
radio receivers, federal licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers,
as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
20-798-6: CONDITIONAL USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the
following are conditional uses in a B -C4 District. (Requires a GC)RditieRal use
permit based iPOR subject to the procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 4 of this Chapter).
A. Assembly, manufacturing, compounding, assembly,machinina. packaging,
treatment or indoor storage of products and materials} provided that:
1. The proposed use complies with the performance standards outlined in
Section 16 of this Chapter.
2. No outside storage is associated with the use.
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C. Breweries with or without taprooms
D. Convenience gasoline sales with grocery and/or food operations, provided that:
1. Convenience/deli food is of the take-out type only.
2. Outside sales and service shall be allowed on a limited basis, provided
that:
a. Site Plan. Areas for outdoor sales and services shall be clearly
indicated on the site plan and reviewed at the time of application for
a conditional use permit. No outdoor sales or services shall be
allowed outside of those areas so designated on the approved site
plan without approval of an amended conditional use permit.
b. Location. Outdoor sales and services shall be located adjacent to
the principal building upon a concrete or asphalt surface behind a
raised six (6) inch curb, on the raised pump islands or otherwise
segregated from vehicle circulation under the canopy and shall not
encroach into any required principal building setback, required
parking stall, drive aisle, or minimum five (5) foot wide pedestrian
sidewalk adjacent to the principal building where head -in parking is
provided or otherwise impede vehicle and pedestrian circulation,
except as provided for by Section 20-76-6.C.2.d of this Chapter.
C. Outdoor Sales:
1) Area. The area devoted to outdoor sales shall not
exceed ten (10) percent of the cross floor area of the
principal builclingL or two hundred (200) square feet,
whichever is less.
2) Heiaht. The heiaht of sales displays not abuttina the
principal building or located between the fuel pumps
under the canopy shall not exceed three (3) feet in
height as measured from the grade of the adjacent
drive aisle to the top of the display. All other outdoor
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sales displays shall not exceed five (5) feet in height
measured from grade to the top of the display.
3) Required Parking. The outdoor sales area shall be
included in the calculations for parking spaces
required for the use by Section 21 of this Chapter.
d. Outdoor services shall be limited to the following uses:
1) Public phones may encroach into a required yard as
Iona as they do not interrupt on-site traffic circulation,
do not occupy required parkins stalls. and are not
located in a yard abutting residentially zoned property.
(2) Propane sales limited to twenty (20) pound capacity
tanks may be located outside provided the propane
tanks are secured in a locker and meets all State
Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
3) A compressed air service or automobile vacuum
areas may be located on-site provided they meet all
principal building setbacks and do not interrupt on-site
traffic circulation and do not occupy required parking
stalls.
4) Freezers for ice products may only be located at the
front of the building subject to the area and location
requirements of Section 20-76-6.C.2.b and 20-76-
6.C.2.c of this Chapter, or shall be located in a side or
rear yard and fully screened from view from adjacent
properties as the public right-of-way with materials
consistent with the principal building.
3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, unless
extended by the City Council.
4 Motor fuel activities shall be installed in accordance with State and Cit
standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to access gas
pumps and allow maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel
storage tanks are to be positioned to allow adequate access by motor fuel
transports and unloading operations do not conflict with circulation, access
and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump
islands.
5. A protective canopy located over pump island may be an accessory
structure on the property and may be located twenty (20) feet or more
from the front lot line, provided adequate visibility both on and off site is
maintained.
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6. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause a
blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. All sides of the
principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or a
coordinated, harmonious finish treatment.
7. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings
shall be surfaced with blacktop or concrete to control dust and drainage
which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
8. At the boundaries of the lot, a strip of not less than five (5) feet shall be
landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 4619 of this
Chapter.
9. Each light standard base shall be landscaped.
10. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through
traffic movement, and shall be subject to the approval of the City.
11. An internal site pedestrian circulation system shall be defined and
appropriate provisions made to protect such areas from encroachments by
parked cars or moving vehicles.
12. An enclosed screened area js to be provided for rubbish and dumpsters.
E. Distilleries with or without tasting rooms.
F. Day care facilities as regulated by Section 30 of this Chapter.
G. Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or
substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) W.
H. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures; other than City of
Otsego.
91. Personal wireless service towers and antennas not located on a public structure,
as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
E. Day Gere fanilities as regulated by SeGtion 0 of this Chapter
J. Warehousing, including self -storage facilities.
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20-798-7: LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS: The following minimum requirements
shall be observed in a B -G4 District, subject to additional requirements,
exceptions and modifications set forth in this Chapter.
A. Lot Area: Two (2) acres.
B. Lot Width: Two hundred (200) feet
C. Setbacks:
1. Front yards:
Setbacks Setbacks
From From Right -
Centerline of -Way Lines
65 feet 30 feet
Where a lot is located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets or
highways which bound two (2) or more sides of the lot, no building shall
project beyond the front yard line of either street.
2. Side yard: There shall be a side yard on each side of any building having
a width of not less than twenty (20) feet, except that no building shall be
located within fifty (50) feet of any side lot line abutting a lot in any
residential district.
3. Rear yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than
twenty (20) feet, except that no buildings shall be located within fifty (50)
feet of any residential district.
20-798-8: MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:
A. Building and Structure: Thirty (30) feet
B. Hard surfare
Seventy (70) percent.
20-798-9: MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT:
A. Principal Building: Thirty (30) foo+Four (4) stories or forty-eiaht (48) feet.
B. Accessory Building: Per Section 20 16-418 of this Chapter.
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