Sec 86 I-2 DistrictSECTION 86
1-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Section
20-86-1 Purpose
20-86-32
Permitted Uses
20-86-43
Interim Uses
20-86-64
Uses by Administrative Permits
20-86-65
Accessory Uses
20-86-76
Conditional Uses
20-86-87
Lot Requirements and Setbacks
20-86-98
Maximum Site Coverage by Building
20-86-409
Maximum Building Height
20-86-1: PURPOSE: It is the intent of the 1-2 General Industrial District to provide areas
suitable for the location of general industrial activities which have adequate and
convenient access to major streets and provide effective controls for "nuisance"
and pollution characteristics. It is further the intent of this District to encourage
industrial development in a compact and orderly manner consistent with the
general locations shown in the Comprehensive Plan other than adjacent to the
TH 101 corridor within the East Sewer District providing a compatible relationship
with other land uses, where a full complement of urban services are provided.
20-86-32: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a 1-2 District:
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A. Adult education, trade, vocational and other public or private postsecondary
education schools.
B. Automobile repair, major and minor.
C. Breweries and small breweries.
D. Building materials sales.
E. Commercial printing establishments.
F. Compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment, or storage of products and
materials.
G. Data centers.
H. Distilleries and microdistilleries
I. Distribution centers.
J. 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..
K. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures, City of Otsego only.
L. Laboratories, research and development facilities.
M. Manufacturing, machining and assembly.
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N. Offices.
O. Transportation terminals.
P. Warehousing, including self -storage facilities.
Q. Wholesale business.
20-86-43: INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this Chapter, the following
are interim uses in the 1-2 District and are governed by Section 5 of this Chapter.
A. Farms, farmsteads, and farming.
B. Accessory, enclosed retail, rental, service, or processing, manufacturing
activity other than that allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this
Section, provided that:
1. Such use is allowed as a permitted use in a Business
District.
2. Such use does not constitute more than fifty_ (50) percent of
the gross floor area of the principal building.
3. Adequate off-street parking and off-street loading in
compliance with the requirements of Sections 21 and 22 of this Chapter is
provided.
4. All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be in compliance with the provisions of Section 37 of this
Chapter.
5. The interim use permit shall terminate upon a change of
occupancy or other date as determined by the City Council in accordance
with Section 5 of this Chapter.
C. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental (excluding automobile or truck
sales) as a principal or accessory use, provided that -
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1. Outside services, sales and equipment rental connected with
the principal use is limited to fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area of the
principal use.
2. Outside sales areas are fenced and screened from view of
neighboring residential uses or an abutting
compliance with section 19 of this Chapter.
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3. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light
source shall not be visible from the public right -or -way or from neighboring
residences and shall be in compliance with Section 16 of this Chapter.
4. The use does not take up parking space as required for
conformity to this Chapter.
5. Sales area is hard surfaced to control dust.
6. The interim use permit shall terminate upon a change of
occupancy or other date as determined by the City Council in accordance
with Section 5 of this Chapter.
D. Open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory use provided that:
1. The storage area is landscaped, fenced, and screened from
view of neighboring uses and abutting R Districts.
2. Storage is landscaped and screened from view from the
public right-of-way.
3. Storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced.
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4. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light
source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring
residences.
5. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading
space as required for conformity to this Chapter.
6. The interim use permit shall terminate upon a change of
occupancy or other date as determined by the City Council in accordance
with Section 5 of this Chapter.
F. Physical recreation or training facilities provided that:
1. Hours of operation shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Council.
2. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic, shall comply with Section 21 of this Chapter and shall
be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
3. Adequate off-street parking and off-street loading stalls are
provided in compliance with Sections 21 and 22 of this Chapter.
4. All signs and information and visual communications devices
shall be in compliance with Section 37 of this Chapter.
5. Occupancy shall be subject to and satisfy all applicable requirements of
the Building Code, subject to review and approval of the Building Official.
56. The interim use permit shall terminate upon a change of
occupancy or other date as determined by the City Council in accordance
with Section 5 of this Chapter.
G. Temporary structures as a principal use associated with a permitted or
conditional use allowed within this district provided that:
1. The interim use shall terminate twelve (12) months from its
date of issuance, within thirty (30) days after a certificate of occupancy
has been issued by the Building Official for a permanent structure or the
temporary structure(s) is removed from the site, whichever occurs first,
unless a different schedule is approved as part of the permit.
2. The property owner enter into a development contract with
the City for the construction of permanent structures and site facilities to
occur by the termination date of the interim use permit and provide a
performance security as provided for by Section 5 of this Chapter.
3. Temporary structures shall be subject to and satisfy all
applicable requirements of the State Building Code.
4. The entire site other than taken up by buildings, structures or
plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust, subject to
review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
5. Adequate provisions for water and sewer service for the
temporary structure are made, subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
6. The temporary structure shall be screened and landscaped
from view of adjacent residential uses in accordance with Section 19 of
this Chapter.
7. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a
minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, and shall be subject to
approval of the City Engineer.
8. Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities are
provided in approval of the City Engineer.
9. Adequate provisions for site drainage are made, subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer.
10. All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be in conformance with Section 37 of this Chapter.
11. All refuse shall be stored within containers that are to be
screened and enclosed within a fence or similar structure.
20-86-54: 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 1-2 District by
administrative permit as may be issued by the Zoning Administrator.
A. Temporary outdoor promotional events and sales subjeGt W the sarne nrniisinns
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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.
4) 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.
20-86-65: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted uses in a 1-2 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.
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.
18 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.
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20-86-76: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a 1-2 District,
(Requires aGE)Rdit+enal use permit based U POR subject to the procedures set
forth in and regulated by Section 4 of this Chapter4.
58 A. Resep.,ed. Animal kennels, provided that:
1. An exercise area at least one hundred (100) square feet in size shall be
provided to accommodate the periodic exercising of animals boarded at
the kennel.
2. If an outdoor exercise area is provided, it shall be at least one hundred
fifty (150) square feet in size and shall be restricted to the exercisjna of
one animal, on leash, under the control of a handler, in the pet exercise
area, at a time.
3. Outdoor exercise areas shall be fenced. not less than six (6) feet in heiaht
with an additional at least two foot (2') security arm with an internal
orientation set at a thirty degree (30°) angle, and shall be of sufficient
strength to retain kenneled animals. Said fence shall be located in a side
or rear yard and shall provide a complete visual screen from surrounding
properties in compliance with Section 19 of this Chapter. Said fence shall
be set back at least one hundred (100) feet from any side or rear property
line.
4. Outdoor exercise areas must be cleaned at least once (1) per day to
prevent the accumulation of animal wastes and the spread of disease.
5. A ventilation system shall be desianed so that no odors or oraanisms will
spread between wards or to the outside air and will be capable of
completely exchanging internal air at a rate of at least twice per hour. Air
temperature must be maintained between sixty (60) and seventy five
degrees Fahrenheit (75°F).
6. A room separate from the kennel area shall be provided of sufficient size
to adequately separate animals that are sick or injured from healthy
animals.
7. Indoor animal kennel floors and walls shall be made of nonporous
materials or sealed concrete to make it nonporous.
8. Animal wastes shall be flushed down an existing sanitary sewer system or
enclosed in a container of sufficient construction to eliminate odors and
organisms and shall be properly disposed of at least once a day.
9. All state health department and Minnesota pollution control agency
requirements for such facilities are met.
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B. Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas, and
public utility microwave antennas, as regulated by Section 33 of this Chapter.
GC. Commercial, private and public satellite dish transmitting or receiving
antennas in excess of three and one-half (3.5) meters in diameter, as regulated
by Section 33 of this Chapter.
HD. Commercial truck washing as a principal or accessory use provided:
1. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the
building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or
areas as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting
influence.
2. Magazine or stacking space is constructed to accommodate
an appropriate number of trucks and shall be subject to approval by the
City Council.
3. Magazine or stacking space not interfere with on-site
circulation patterns or required on-site parking or loading areas.
4. At the boundaries of a residential district, a buffer strip of not
less than five (5) feet in width shall be landscaped and screened in
compliance with Section 19 of this Chapter.
5. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot
are landscaped or covered.
6. Parking or truck magazine storage space shall be screened
from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 19 of
this Chapter.
7. The entire area other than occupied by the building or
plantings shall be surfaced with bituminous material or concrete which will
control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
8. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is
subject to the approval of the City.
9. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light
source is not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting
residential use and shall be in compliance with Section 16 of this Chapter.
10. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a
minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall be subject to
the approval of the City Engineer.
11. All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be in compliance with Section 37 of this Chapter.
12. All refuse shall be stored in containers. Said containers are
to be screened and enclosed by a fence or similar structure.
13. Hours of operation shall be limited as necessary to minimize
the effect of nuisance factors such as traffic noise and glare upon any
existing neighboring residential uses.
IE. Commercial truck service as a principal or accessory use provided:
1. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for
sale of motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or
business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Chapter for
motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are,
however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other
uses of the property.
2. 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 impairment in property values or constitute a blighting
influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
3. 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.
4. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City
Engineer shall be installed.
5. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have
no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or
from the public right-of-way and shall be in compliance with Section 16 of
this Chapter.
6. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall
be installed.
7. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less
than five (5) feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with
Section 19 of this Chapter.
8. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot
shall be landscaped or covered.
9. Parking or truck magazine storage space shall be screened
from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 19 of
this Chapter.
10. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 21 of this
Chapter and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
11. All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with the provisions
of Section 37 of this Chapter.
12. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in
accordance with Section 16 of this Chapter.
13. No outside storage, sales, service or rental shall be
permitted, unless otherwise approved in accordance with applicable
provisions of this Chapter.
14. Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in
this subdivision be subject to a conditional use permit.
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JF. Commercial semi -tractor or semi -trailer, construction or agricultural
implement sales, leasing and rental as a principal use, provided that:
1. 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 impairment in property values or constitute a blighting
influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
2. The lot has frontage, if not direct access, to an improved collector
or arterial street designated by the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The area of the site used for outdoor display shall not exceed fifty
(50) percent of the total lot area.
4. All semi -tractors, semi -trailers, construction or agricultural
implements on the premises are to be in operational condition and
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not considered to be refuse pursuant to SeGtien 20 16 15 of this
Chapte .
5. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or
plantings shall be surfaced with bituminous or concrete to control
dust and drainage, which is subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
6. A drainage system subject to approval of the City Engineer shall be
installed.
7. At the boundaries of a residential use or district, a landscaping strip
not less than 25 feet wide shall be provided to screen outdoor
display areas in compliance with Section 19 of this Chapter.
8. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with
through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 21 of this
Chapter and shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
9. The display area does not take up parking space or loading space
as required by Sections 21 and 22 of this Chapter.
10. All lighting shall be hooded with a 90 degree cut-off and so directed
that the light source not be visible from the public right-of-way or
adjacent residential uses or districts.
11. All signs, information, or visual communication devices shall be
minimized and shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions
of Section 37 of this Chapter.
12 Outdoor storage of refuse shall be within containers enclosed and
screened from view in compliance with Section 20-16-15 of this
Chapter
13. Service of semi -tractors, semi -trailers, and construction or
agricultural implements shall be permitted only in accordance with
the applicable provisions for truck service established by this
Chapter.
14. Sales, rental or leasing activities allowed under this section shall be
limited to those specifically identified. Sales, rental or leasing of
product other than those specifically identified by this Section shall
be subject to the applicable provisions of this Chapter.
15. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change
when the City Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal
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request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be
served as well or better by modifying the conditions.
G. 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 gross floor area of the principal
building -or two hundred (200) square feet, whichever is less.
2) Height. The height of sales displays not abutting 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 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.
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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 parking 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.
6. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the buildina 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 4-619 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.
H. Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or
substation lines in excess of thirty three (33) kV and up to one hundred (100) kV.
I. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures: other than City of
Otsego.
J. Storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products which could
decompose by demolition: crude oil: bulk fuel, gasoline or other liquid storage
provided that:
1. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City
Engineer shall be installed.
2. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have
no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or
from the public right-of-way and shall be in compliance with Section 16 of
this Chapter.
3. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strop of not less
than twenty-five (25) feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance
with Section 16 of this Chapter.
4. Each light standard base shall be landscaped.
5. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic movement, shall comply with Section 21 of this
Chapter and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
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6. All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with the applicable
provisions of Section 37 of this Chapter.
7. Provisions are made to control and minimize noise, air and
water pollution.
8. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with
Section 20-86-7 of this Chapter.
KK. Taprooms accessory to a brewery or small brewery.
LL. Tasting rooms accessory to a distillery or micro -distillery.
20-86-87: LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS: The following minimum requirements
shall be observed in a 1-2 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:
27,53 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: Twenty (20) feet
3. Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet
4. Where railroad loading facilities exist or are to be provided
the rear and side yards may be modified through a conditional use permit.
20-86-9: MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE BY BUILDINGS: Fifty (50) percent of the total lot
area.
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20-86-10: MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: Thirty five (3-54Eorty-eiaht (48) feet.
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