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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA6 ARTICLE 5 USE CATEGORIES Sec.29.500. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Section is to describe the different classifications of uses found in this Ordinance and to provide a systematic basis for assignment of present and future uses to zones. Sec.29.501. CLASSIFICATION OF USES. (1) Standards for Classification. Uses shall be assigned to the category with the description and listing of uses most closely describing the nature of the Principal Use. (2) Developments with Multiple Principal Uses. When all the Principal Uses of a development fall within one Use Category,then the development is assigned to that Use Category. When the Principal Uses of a development fall within different Use Categories,each Principal Use is classified in the applicable category and is subject to the regulations for that category. (3) Accessory Uses. Unless otherwise stated in this Ordinance or otherwise indicated in the Use Tables for each zone: (a) Accessory Uses are allowed by right in conjunction with a Principal Use; (b) Accessory Uses are subject to the same regulations as the Principal Use except as otherwise indicated; (c) All uses include parking for residents,customers or employees as an Accessory Use; (d) Examples of common Accessory Uses are listed within the Use Categories; (e) Accessory Uses are incidental and customary to and commonly associated with the operation of the Principal Use; i. Is clearly incidental and customary to and commonly associated with the operation of the Principal Use; ii. Is operated and maintained under the same ownership or by lessees or concessionaires of the owner,and on the same zone lot as the Principal Use; iii. Does not include structures or structural features inconsistent with the Principal Use; iv. Does not include residential occupancy in conjunction with uses other than hotels,motels, tourist homes and similar transient housing accommodations,except by owners and employees employed on the premises and the immediate families of such owners and employees;and V. Has a gross floor area that,in combination with all other uses accessory to Principal Uses located in the same structure or on the same lot,does not exceed 25%of the gross floor area utilized by all Principal Uses. This 25%floor area limitation,however,shall not apply to off-street parking. (4) Uses Included. The names of uses on the following Tables are generic,and similar uses not listed in the "Uses Included"list may also be included in the Use Category if they are not included in another Use Category. Uses included are based on the common meaning of the terms and not on the name that an owner or operator might give to a use. Table 29.501(4)-1 RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORIES Group Livine Definition. Residential occupancy of a structure by a group of people who do not meet the Household Living definition. Size is larger than the average household size. Average length of stay is 60 days or longer. Structures generally have a common eating area for residents. Residents may receive any combination of care,training,or treatment,or none of these,as long as they also reside at the site. Uses Included Assistant Living Facilities Boarding,rooming or lodging houses and single room occupancy(SRO)hotels with more than 6 units Congregate housing- Dormitories or residence halls Sup#2017-2 Chapter 29,Article 5-1 Rev.4-1-17 Fraternities and sororities Hospices Nursing and convalescent homes Residences for the physically disabled,mentally retarded,or emotionally disturbed which do not meet the definition of Family Home Transitional Living Facilities,such as halfway houses for former offenders Supervised Transitional Homes (Ord. No. 4286, 1-10-17) Accessory Uses Recreational facilities Household Living Definition.Residential occupancy of a dwelling unit by a family,where the average length of stay is 60 days or longer. Uses Included Apartment Building Manufactured Housing Other structures with self-contained dwelling units Single Family Attached Dwellings Single and Two-family houses Single Room Occupancy Housing(SRO's),if the average length of stay is 60 days or longer,there are no common dining facilities,and there are 6 units or less Accessory Uses Recreational activities; Clubhouses subject to limitations found in the Zone Use Tables; Home Occupations and Home Day Cares are accessory uses that are subject to limitations found in the Zone Use Tables and the Use Development Standards (Ord. No. 4167, 12-17-13) Accessory Uses Specific to Manufactured Housing Those buildings or structures that are complimentary to the manufactured home or mobile home such as carport,cabanas,garages,patio awnings,porches and storage buildings. Accessory structures shall not obstruct required opening for light and ventilation nor shall prevent the inspection of mobile home equipment and ventilation. Subcategories of Uses Single Family House: A detached structure containing one Residential Unit. Two Family House: A single structure containing 2 Residential Units. Single Family Attached Dwelling: One of 2 or more attached residential buildings having a common or party wall separating the dwelling units. Apartment Building: A single structure containing 3 or more Residential Units. Family Home: As defined in Section 29.201 of this Ordinance and in Iowa Code Section 414.22(c). Short-Term Lodging Definition. Facilities offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public,where the average length of stay is less than 60 days. Uses Included Boarding,rooming or lodging houses and single room occupancy(SRO)hotels,where the average length of stay is less than 60 days. Bed and breakfasts Hotels Motels Sup#2017-2 Chapter 29,Article 5-2 Rev.4-1-17 Recreational vehicle parks Accessory Uses Coffee shops and dining areas primarily for use by guests or residents of the facility Table 29.501(4)-2 OFFICE USE CATEGORIES Definition. Activities conducted in an office setting and primarily focusing on administrative,business, government,professional,medical,or financial services. Contractors and others who perform services off-site are included in this Use Category if equipment and materials are not stored on the site and fabrication,services,or similar work is not carried on at the site. Exception: Offices that are part of and are located with a firm in another category are considered accessory to the firm's primary activity. Uses Included Office uses such as: Banking and bank-related services Brokerage houses Data processing centers Government offices Insurance services Lenders and credit services Public utility offices Real estate and related services Sales offices General office uses Medical and dental clinics,laboratories and offices Professional service offices such as: Accountants Architects Engineers Lawyers Televisions and radio studios Accessory Uses Cafeterias health facilities and other amenities primarily for the use of employees or visitors of the firm or building Table 29.501(4)-3 TRADE USE CATEGORIES Automotive and Marine Craft Trade Definition. Retail sale or leasing of automobiles,including cars and trucks,and marine craft, including all types of boats and ships. Uses Included Sales or leasing of consumer vehicles,including: Passenger vehicles Motorcycles Light and medium trucks Other recreational vehicles Marine craft and accessories,retail Sup#2017-2 Chapter 29,Article 5-3 Rev.4-1-17 Accessory Uses Vehicle servicing,repair,detailing,body work and finishing when conducted as a secondary activity to the sale of vehicles Entertainment.Restaurant and Recreational Trade Definition. Facilities providing entertainment or recreation services and eating and drinking establishments. Uses Included Banquet halls Bars and taverns Billiards and pool halls Bowling alleys Catering establishments Exhibition and meeting areas(20,000 sf or less) Game arcades Health clubs and gyms Ice or roller skating rinks Indoor firing ranges Lodges and social clubs Membership clubs Movie theaters Restaurants,cafes,delicatessens(with seating areas) Swimming pools Tennis courts Theaters Accessory Uses Offices and storage of food and alcohol (Ord No. 4167, 12-17-13) Retail Sales and Services—General Definition. Uses that involve the sale,lease or rental of new or used consumer products,including prepared foods,to the general public and uses providing services involving predominantly personal or business services,including repair of consumer and business goods. Exceptions: Lumber yards and other building material sales facilities that sell primarily to contractors and o not have a retail orientation are classified as Wholesale Trade. Sales,rental,or leasing of heavy trucks and equipment is classified as Wholesale Trade. Uses for the repair and service of consumer motor vehicles,motorcycles,and light and medium trucks are classified as Vehicle Service Facilities. Repair and service of industrial vehicles and equipment,and heavy trucks is classified as Industrial Service. Uses Included Retail Sales: Stores selling,leasing,or renting consumer,home,and business goods including: Antiques Appliances Art Art supplies Automobile supplies(no services) Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles Books and printed material Clothing Sup#2017-2 Chapter 29,Article 5-4 Rev.4-1-17 Computer hardware and software sales and service Convenience Store Dry goods Electronic equipment Fabric Furniture Garden supplies Gifts Groceries Hardware Home improvements Household products Jewelry Music supplies Newspaper distribution Office machines Packageliquor Pets Pet food Pharmaceuticals Plants and flowers Shoes Sporting goods Stationery Tobacco products Toys Video Food sales(not including seating areas): Bakeries Candy Delicatessens Retail Personal.Business and Revair Services: Animal grooming salons Blueprinting and photocopying services Branch banks Business and commercial trade schools Business and management consulting services Dance or music schools Dry cleaning collection and distribution centers Emergency medical care facilities Employment agencies Hair,tanning,and personal care services Kennels Laundromats Sup#2017-2 Chapter 29,Article 5-5 Rev.4-1-17 Locksmiths Martial arts instruction Office equipment rental Photo drop-off Photographic studios Quick printing Recycling drop-off Scientific and professional instrument repair Sign making Tailors Television,bicycle,motorized bicycle,clock,watch,shoe,gun,appliance and office equipment repair Upholsterers Veterinarian offices Accessory Uses Offices and storage of goods,and manufacture or repackaging of goods for on-site sale Wholesale Trade Definition. Uses that involve the sale,lease,or rental of products primarily intended for industrial,institutional,or commercial businesses. Uses emphasize on-site or order-taking and often include display areas. Businesses may or may not be open to the general public,but sales to the general public are limited. Products may be picked up on-site or delivered to the customer. Uses Included Mail order houses Sale or rental of. Agricultural and Farm Equipment Building materials(including lumber) Electrical supplies Equipment Heating and plumbing equipment Heavy trucks Janitorial supplies Machine parts Machinery Restaurant equipment Special trade tools Store fixtures Welding supplies Wholesalers of. Alcoholic beverages Auto parts Building hardware Clothing Electronics Home furnishings Food Sup#2017-2 Chapter 29,Article 5-6 Rev.4-1-17