[Added 2-16-1999 by Ord. No. 637-99]
The purpose of this district is to permit conversions of residences
to small-scale professional offices compatible with residential structures
and to encourage new development that is of a residential scale and
character. The intent is to maintain the residential character of
the area while providing opportunities for compatible small office
conversions where adequate parking, buffering and bulk requirements
are met. It is also the intent to avoid a strip retail or highway
commercial character in this area and protect existing residences
in the area from incompatible development.
No lot shall be used and no structure shall be altered or occupied
for any purpose except the following:
A.
All uses and structures permitted in the R-2 Residential Zone.
B.
Conversion of existing residential structures to office uses and/or
new office structures, subject to site plan review and the following
special requirements:
(1)
The conversion of an existing residential structure to an office
use shall be permitted where the character of the existing structure
is maintained and where all off-street parking and other requirements
contained in this chapter are met. Where a new structure is proposed,
it shall be of such a scale and character as to be compatible with
the scale and character of residential structures in the area.
(2)
At the time of site plan review, placement of an access drive shall
be determined, to the extent possible, so as to allow the potential
for a future common drive with an adjacent parcel at one side yard.
Similarly, depending on lot configuration, rear yard cross easements
to permit for interconnection of parking areas may be required.
(3)
No parking shall be permitted between the principal structure and
the adjacent road right-of-way. Parking should be located in the rear
yard or, where not possible or practical, in the side yard.
(4)
Adequate screening shall be provided to shield parking areas from
adjoining lots. At the discretion of the Joint Land Use Board, said
screening may include a board-on-board fence of a height not to exceed
six feet.
(5)
The proposed design of any new building or conversion shall be consistent
with the recommendations of the Land Use Element of the Master Plan
with regard to architectural compatibility, building renovations and
commercial conversions.
A.
Medical and dental clinics, hospitals, medical and dental laboratories
contained in and connected with such clinics or hospitals and hospital
satellite facilities.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Art. XII, Conditional Uses.
Where a use is not permitted, it shall be considered prohibited.
Additionally, the following uses are expressly prohibited:
A.
All uses prohibited in the B Business District.
