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Note:   Underlined text represents an addition to the current text of the Zoning Ordinance, strike-through represents a deletion.

 

Section 230-1 Definitions

Infill units – A minor subdivision or new development of no more than five new dwellings created in the HR or HC districts.

~ 230-28. Off-street parking and loading requirements.

 

            A.        [Amended 6-5-1984 by Ord. No. 259; 5-3-1988 by Ord. No. 302; 5-19-1993 by Ord. No. 345; 12-9-1997 by Ord. No. 379; 6-9-1998 by Ord. No. 383; 8-10-1999 by Ord. No. 388; 8-28-2001 by Ord. No. 401] There shall be provided, at the time of construction, alteration, enlargement or change in use of any main building or structure, minimum off-street parking spaces, allowing a minimum area for each parking space as set forth in ~ 230-1 of this chapter, plus adequate provisions for ingress and egress as follows:

 

                        (1)       Residential structures:

                                    (a)       Single-family detached dwellings: two spaces per unit, except infill units in the HC and HR districts.

 

                                    (b)       Two-family dwellings: two (2) spaces per unit, except infill units  in the HC and HR districts .

 

                                    (c)        Semidetached dwellings: two (2) spaces per unit, except infill units in the HC and HR districts.

 

(d)       Attached dwellings: two (2) spaces per unit, except infill units in the HC and HR districts.

 

(e)               Multiple dwellings: 11/2 spaces per unit.

 

(f)                 In the HR and HC districts, the City Council shall establish parking requirements, restrictions, and locations for infill units at the time of subdivision approval, based upon the recommendations of the Historic Area Commission and the Planning Commission. If no subdivision is required, the City Council shall establish parking requirements, restrictions, and locations for infill units prior to the issuance of a building permit, based upon the recommendations of the Historic Area Commission and the Planning Commission.

 

(g)               In the HR and HC districts, an addition, modification or alteration of less than 480 square feet to a dwelling unit constructed before January 1, 2001shall not require  parking spaces to be added on the site.

230-52. Powers and duties of Historic Area Commission.

 

            A.        Function.

 

                        (1)       It shall be the function of the Historic Area Commission to review and act upon any request for an historic review certificate as required by this chapter. The Commission may require plans, elevations, architectural drawings and other information to aid in rendering a decision. A copy of any application for a building permit or a certificate of zoning compliance which necessitates the issuance of an historic review certificate shall be made available to the Commission by the administrative official.

 

                        (2)       In deciding upon applications for historic review certificates, the Commission shall keep in mind the main purposes of this section and shall consider, among other things, the historical and architectural value and significance, the general design, arrangement, texture, material and color of the building, site or structure and appurtenant fixtures in question, the relation of such features to similar features and buildings in the immediate surroundings, and the position of such building, structure or site in relation to the street or public way and to other buildings, structures and sites, the availability and location of public and on-street parking in the vicinity and the effect of any proposed parking area on the historical setting and upon adjoining property owners. Using the above guides, yard,  and lot requirements, and parking arrangements shall be individually established by the Commission as provided for by the Schedule of District Regulations of this chapter and the provisions of Section 230-28(f).[1]

 

 



[1]Editor's Note: The Schedule of District Regulations is included at the end of this chapter.


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