Sec. 32-400.01 through 32-400.11
Extracted standards
14 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase via proffer or SUP
The Board of County Supervisors may, by approval of a proffered rezoning or a Special Use Permit application, approve a structure with a height greater than any specific limitation, subject to standards.
- Roof structures exempt from heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limits
Height limitations shall not apply to flagpoles, chimneys, cupolas, domes, skylights, solar devices, spires, belfries, ventilators, elevators, and other necessary mechanical equipment.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for structures above 45 feet
Any structure above 45 feet in height shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet plus two feet for each foot in height above 45 feet from any property line that abuts a residential or agricultural district, and 20 feet plus one foot per foot above 45 from all other property lines.
Lighting
- Flashing, revolving, or intermittent lighting prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Use of flashing, revolving, or intermittent outdoor lighting shall be prohibited. All outdoor lighting shall conform to the requirements of section 32-250.200.
Other
- AccessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. structure heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limit
Except as provided in section 32-400.03, no accessory structure shall exceed the height of the principal structure on the lot.
- AccessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. structures in front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.
No accessory use or structure, including any portion of a retaining wall greater than six feet in height, shall be located in any required front setback area or set back from public right-of-way, unless specifically authorized elsewhere in this chapter.
- Drive-through facilities require SUP
Drive-through facilities and drive-in facilities may be permitted in any commercial or certain office district with the approval of a Special Use Permit from the Board of County Supervisors.
Keeping or maintaining a dump heap, as defined herein, shall be prohibited on property in all commercial, office or industrial districts.
- FARFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. calculation method
FAR shall be determined by dividing the gross floor area of all the buildings on a lot by the total area of the lot. Gross floor area excludes outside balconies, parking structures, open rooftop areas; includes interior balconies, mezzanines, usable attic and penthouse.
- Litter control on commercial properties
It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any property zoned for any commercial, office, or industrial use to cause or permit the accumulation of trash, refuse, garbage or litter except in appropriate containers.
- Rear and side yards not required
No rear or side yards shall be required (except as provided herein), provided each lot shall have at least 20-foot wide unobstructed vehicular access to a rear service area capable of handling emergency and refuse removal equipment.
- Screening and landscaping required
Landscaping or screening, or both, shall be required for all off-street parking, outside storage, storm water management facilities, loading areas, and refuse removal areas, and in all required setback and yard areas.
- Site plan required
All construction, reconstruction, alteration, and change of use within all commercial, office and industrial districts shall require a site plan in accordance with Part 800 of this chapter.
- Telecommunications equipment for private residential use
Telecommunications equipment used for private residential use or for amateur service use shall be permitted in all commercial, office and industrial districts as accessory to a residential use, and shall meet the following standards: allowed only in rear and side yards; less than 45 ft in height set back 5 ft from rear/side property lines, 20 ft from side street; 45 ft or greater subject to district yard and height requirements.
From the ordinance
General regulations for commercial, office, and industrial districts: accessory uses, height, FAR, yards, site plan, drive-through, screening, lighting, litter, dump heap.