14-12-040 MASTER PLANNED ZONE: Permitted Uses
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This section lists the uses permitted in this zone as either permitted, permitted with conditions, or conditional uses. Any use not specifically listed is prohibited.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted:
1. Single family residences; 2. Multiple family residences; 3. Public and private utility buildings and/or facilities; 4. Parks and recreation centers;
5. Amenities as provided in the development agreement; 6. Those uses allowed in the mixed use zone, when accompanied with the mixed use designation.
B. Uses subject to Conditions. The following uses are permitted subject to conditions:
1. Day care centers with the conditions the building must have two (2) approved exits, opening directly to the outside; the exits must be minimum of three (3) feet wide and, if not grade level, be provided with ramp to grade not to exceed a slope of 1:12; walls must meet national requirements for flame and smoke spread restrictions; all doors opening into or from a one hour fire rated corridor must be a minimum of twenty minute fire resistive assemblies (including frames) and with self closures; the building must have a fire alarm system wired in accordance with the National Life Safety Code; the use of any basement must have exit doors directly to the outside, in addition to windows; all storage and maintenance areas must be constructed of one hour fire resistive material; all electrical wiring must be grounded and otherwise meet the National Electrical Safety Code; all construction must be overseen by a general contractor and all work must be done by licensed contractors; all state licensing requirements must be met.
2. Churches, provided they are fully landscaped prior to occupancy, off street parking is provided at the rate of one stall per every 90 inches of pew space, or one stall per every five person of maximum capacity as determined by the fire code, whichever is greater. In addition thereto, the building may not exceed thirty (30) feet in height at the square of the building, with a steeple not to exceed sixty (60) feet height. Two signs are permitted; one of which may list only the name of the church and be attached to the building, and the other is a monument sign no more than six (6) feet in height from its base, which base may set on a berm which is no more than two (2) feet in height from the base elevation of the adjoining street.
C. Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted upon obtaining a conditional use permit:
1. Assisted living Centers. The conditional use permit will address size limitations, parking, signage, lighting, landscaping and architectural compatibility with the project. The conditional use permit may impose additional conditions deemed appropriate to mitigate adverse impacts.
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