19.05.04 Non-Depository Institution

Non-Depository Institutions are permitted within the Regional Commercial Land Use Zone (RC), subject to the following restrictions: 1. Shall not be located within 5,280 feet (one mile) of the same type of use inside or outside the City of Saratoga Springs geographical boundaries. This distance will be measured from the exterior walls of the buildings or portions thereof in which the businesses are conducted or proposed to be conducted. 2. Shall conform with all requirements in Chapter 19.14, Site Plan Review, Land Development Code of Saratoga Springs and other applicable requirements within the Code as determined by City Staff. In addition, the following will also be required: a. the color of the building shall be restricted to earth tones or shall match the design theme of the center in which it is a part; b. at least twenty-five percent of the first floor facade that faces a public street, drive aisle or sidewalk shall consist of windows or doors of clear or lightly tinted glass that allows views into and out of the building at eye level; c. the use of bars, chains or similar security devices that are visible from a public street, drive aisle or sidewalk shall be prohibited; and d. the use of neon lighting shall be prohibited on the building exterior or exterior building signage. 3. Shall conform to the Sign Regulations as described in Chapter 19.18. 4. Shall be limited to one non-depository institution per 10,000 in population to include all residents of Saratoga Springs within the City’s geographical boundaries. The total population figures shall be based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual estimates.