§ 40-86. In general.  


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  • (a)

    Purpose. This district is intended to provide a mixture of residential, recreational, office, retail, public and institutional uses in a traditional neighborhood pattern.

    (b)

    Uses permitted by right. The land uses defined in Reagan Park District table of uses are established according to the Reagan Park District table of uses and the accompanying Reagan Park District existing land use map attached and made a part of this article. The hierarchical system of land uses defined in the table of uses establishes single-family residential as the primary, most restrictive use within the district. All lots in the district shall be single-family residential unless specifically designated otherwise by the existing land use map. Non-single-family residential land uses may change to a land use considered more restrictive in nature at anytime but shall not change to a land use less restrictive than the current use. Any lot that is changed to a more restrictive use may not subsequently be changed to a less restrictive use. Any uses not specifically listed as permitted shall be considered to be prohibited.

    (c)

    Specific uses. Bed and breakfasts, child care/day care facilities, home occupations.

    (d)

    Accessory structures. All accessory structures shall comply with the following:

    Some properties within the Reagan Park Mixed Use District are also part of the South Side Historic District Overlay. The location, height and exterior materials in conjunction with new accessory buildings located in the South Side Historic District are subject to additional requirements found in chapter 40, development, article IV., historical preservation.

    1.

    Permitted types: Detached garages, carports, storage sheds, gazebos, swimming pools, spas and any other structure that is an accessory use to the primary building.

    Shipping/cargo containers shall not be used as accessory structures nor shall they be stored on any properties within this district.

    2.

    Height and yard requirements: If the accessory structure is attached to the primary building, it shall be subject to and must conform to all regulations applicable to the main building except as provided in this section.

    Accessory structure setbacks shall be measured from the overhang of the eave of the roof to any applicable setback lines.

    Front yard setback: No accessory structure shall be located any closer to a public street than the primary structure.

    Rear yard setback: Minimum of three feet from the rear property line.

    Interior yard: Minimum of three feet from the interior property line.

    Street side yard: Same as front yard setback requirements.

    No accessory structure shall exceed 25 feet in height.

    The regulations pertaining to the required setbacks and other development standards for swimming pools are found in appendix A, zoning, article 16, section 16.15.

    (e)

    Accessory living unit. For the purpose of this district, shall include any accessory living structure such as an existing garage apartment or existing subordinate building on the same lot as the principal structure that is currently being occupied as a living quarters at the time of the adoption of this article.

    (f)

    Special regulations.

    (1)

    Where termination of the nonconforming use occurs, any future use of the property must be as single-family residential.

    (2)

    The design and construction of new structures in the district shall be compatible with the existing character, appearance, quality of development and physical characteristics of the neighborhood and immediate vicinity.

    (3)

    Existing accessory living units located on any tract of land currently designated as residential are permitted within this district.

    (4)

    Multifamily development is limited to ten units per acre.

    (5)

    In order to ensure that new construction fits harmoniously within the district, new construction (including buildings moved into the district and expansion of an existing primary structure) shall not be located any closer to the front, interior, or rear property lines than adjacent primary structures.

(Ord. No. O-48-10, § I(Exh. A), 9-27-2010; Ord. No. O-01-13, § I(Exh. A), 1-14-2013; Ord. No. O-34-13, § I(Exh. A), 6-10-2013)