HomeMy WebLinkAboutOPH Ordinance 401.30 B-2, General Business District401.30. B -2, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
401.30.A. Purpose. The purpose of the B -2, General Business District is to provide for
high intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the
goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this district are to provide goods and
services on a community market scale and located in areas which are well served by
collector or arterial street facilities.
40'1.30.B. Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in a B -2 District:
1. Any permitted use in the B -'l District.
2. Banks, savings institutions, credit unions and other financial institutions.
3. Business, commercial, or trade schools.
4. Clinics, for people only.
5. Day care.- group nursery (within single occupancy freestanding building).
6. Government and public utility buildings.
7. Motels, motor hotels and hotels provided that the lot area contains not less than five
hundred (500) square feet of lot area per unit.
8. Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns and off -sale liquor.
9. Retail sales.
10. Commercial service uses.
11. Commercial recreation.
12. Libraries.
13. Offices, business or professional, including ticket sales.
14. Optical laboratories.
15. Sexually oriented use - principal and accessory.
16. Theaters, excluding drive-in type of service.
401.30.C. Interim Uses. The following are interim uses in a B -2 District:
1. None.
401.30.D. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in a B -2
District:
1. All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a B -1 District.
2. Semi -Truck parking.
401.30.E. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses in a B-2 District:
(Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 401.03 of this Ordinance).
1. Drive -in and convenience food establishments provided that:
a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shalt not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a
reasonable distance of the lot.
b. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5) feet
shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of
this Ordinance.
c. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot landscaped or
covered.
d. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in
compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
e. Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs not less
than six (6) inches high above the parking lot or driveway grade.
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Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic movements, shall comply with Section 401.15.F. of this
Ordinance and shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible
from the public right -of -way or from an abutting residence and shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.B.7. of this Ordinance.
h The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval
of the City Engineer.
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The entire area other than occupied by buildings or structures or plantings
shall be surfaced with a material which will control dust and drainage and
which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.G. of this Ordinance.
k The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8. of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
2. Car washes (drive through, mechanical and self- service) provided that:
a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a
reasonable distance of the lot.
b. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of
vehicles which can be washed during a maximum thirty (30) minute period
and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
c. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5) feet
shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of
this Ordinance.
d. Parking or car magazining storage space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this
Ordinance.
e. The entire area other than occupied by the building or plantings shall be
surfaced with material which wilt control dust and drainage which is subject to
the approval of the City Engineer.
f. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval
of the City Engineer.
9. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible
from the public right -of -way or from an abutting residence and shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.B.7. of this Ordinance.
h. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict
with through traffic movement and shalt be subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
i. Ali signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.G. of this Ordinance.
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k The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
3 Motor fuel station, auto repair -minor and tire and battery stores and service,
provided that:
a. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale of offering for sale of motor fuels
and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards
and requirements imposed by this Ordinance for motor fuel stations shall
apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other
requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property.
b. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a
reasonable distance of the lot.
c. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings
shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
d. A minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and minimum
lot widths of one hundred fifty (150) feet.
e. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be
installed.
f. A curb not less than six (6) inches above grade shall separate the public
sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas.
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Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source
of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right -of-
way and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7. of this Ordinance.
h. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shalt be installed.
1. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five (5) feet
shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of
this Ordinance.
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Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this
Ordinance.
k. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic
movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance and shall
be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
1. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be
minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G. of this
Ordinance.
m. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
1 n. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Section 401.30.E.5
of this Ordinance.
1 o. Sale or products other than those specifically mentioned in this subdivision
be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance with Section
401.30.E.0 of this Ordinance.
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All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the
Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the
general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by
modifying the conditions.
The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
r. The City may allow a motor fuel pump canopy to encroach ten (10) feet into
a required setback provided the canopy support structure does not encroach
on the setback and the setback encroachment will not result in an obstruction
of traffic visibility.
4. Custom manufacturing, restricted production and repair limited to the following: art,
needlework, jewelry from precious metals, watches, dentures, optical lenses and
medical supplies, provided that:
a. Such use is accessory as defined by Section 401.02.B. of this Ordinance to
the principal use of the property.
b. Does not conflict with the character of development intended for this district.
c. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
5 Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use provided that:
a. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses
or if abutting a residential district in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this
Ordinance.
b. Storage is screened from view from public right -of -way in compliance with
Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
c. Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring residences and shall
be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7. of this Ordinance.
e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
6 5. Open and outdoor services, sale, and rental as a principal or accessory use and
automobile repair minor as an accessory use including new or used automotive,
trucks, boats, or motorized vehicles and related accessory sales and provided that:
a. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring
residential uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with
Section 401.15.E of this Ordinance.
b. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall
not be visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring
residences and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of this
Ordinance.
c. Sales and storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced and all paved
areas are surrounded by concrete curbing.
d. The architectural appearance, scale, construction materials, and functional
plan of the building and site shall not be dissimilar to the existing nearby
commercial and residential buildings, and shalt not cause impairment in
property values, or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable
distance of the site.
e. Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to
demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City=s
ability to provide utility, police, fire, administrative or other services to the site.
f. Alt islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped.
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g A strip of not less than ten (10) feet shall be landscaped at the edge of all
parking /driveway areas adjacent to lot lines and the public right -of -way.
h. All automobile repair activities shall be conducted within the principal
structure and the doors to the service bays shall be kept closed except when
vehicles are being moved in or out of the service areas.
1. Facilities on a site contiguous to any residential district shall not be operated
between the hours of 10 :00 PM and 6:00 AM unless otherwise allowed by
formal action of the City Council.
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Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with Section
401.16.8.11 of this Ordinance.
k. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic
movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance and shall be
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
1. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City shall be installed.
m. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be
minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this
Ordinance.
n. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance are
considered and satisfactorily met.
7. Commercial planned unit development as regulated by Section 401.06 of this
Ordinance.
8. Day care - group nursery (within multiple occupancy building) provided that:
a. Use Compatibility. The operation and function of the day care facility must
be compatible with other existing uses within the building. This compatibility
is to be based upon the nature of the day care use in relation to the
operation of the other existing uses within the building and the satisfactory
resolution of conditions (b -g) of this Ordinance.
b. Building Plans. The building plans for the construction or alteration of a
structure that is to be used for a day care facility shall be submitted to the
City for review by the City Building Official to determine compliance with the
State Building Code. The facility shall also meet the following conditions:
1) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and
site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to
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cause impairment of property values or constitute a blighting
influence within a residential distance of the lot.
The day care facility shall be located in a portion of the building
separated from the other uses located within the structure.
The day care facility shall be adequately sound - proofed to remove
extraneous noise that would interfere with the day care operation and
would affect the health, safety and welfare of the day care
participants. Adequate sound - proofing must also be provided to
prevent disruptive noise generated by the day care facility from
interfering with the operation of the adjacent uses within the building.
4) Internal and external site land use compatibility and sufficient
peripheral area protection shall be provided by the day care facility.
c. Screening. Where any outdoor recreational or play area for the day care
facility abuts any commercial or industrial use or zoned property, the play
area shall be screened along all exposed perimeters. All of the required
fencing and screening shall comply with the fencing and screening
requirements in Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
d. Parking. When a day care facility is within a structure containing another
principal use, each use shall be calculated separately for determining the
total off - street parking spaces required.
e. Loading. One (1) off - street loading space in compliance with Section
401.15.F. of this Ordinance shall be provided.
f. Signage. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shalt
be in compliance with Section 401.15.G. of this Ordinance.
g. Conditional Use and State Regulations. Day care group nursery facilities
shall be subject to the regulations and procedures of Section 401.03 of this
Ordinance and the minimum licensing requirements, as may be amended, of
the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
9. cellular telephone antennas not located on a public structure, provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance
are considered and satisfactorily.
6 10. Automobile repair -major as an accessory use limited only to new and used
automobile dealerships not including truck or other vehicle repair, provided that:
a. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring
residential uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with Section
401.15.E of this Ordinance.
b. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right -of -way or from neighboring residences and shall
be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of this Ordinance.
c. Sales and storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced and all paved
areas are surrounded by concrete curbing.
d. The architectural appearance, scale, construction materials, and functional
plan of the building and site shall not be dissimilar to the existing nearby
commercial and residential buildings, and shall not cause impairment in
property values, or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable
distance of the site.
e. Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to
demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City =s
ability to provide utility, police, fire, administrative or other services to the site.
f. All islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped.
A strip of not less than ten (10) feet shall be landscaped at the edge of all
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parking /driveway areas adjacent to lot lines and the public right -of -way.
h. Alt automobile repair activities shall be conducted within the principal
structure and the doors to the service bays shalt be kept closed except when
vehicles are being moved in or out of the service areas.
i. Facilities on a site contiguous to any residential district shall not be operated
between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless otherwise allowed by
formal action of the City Council.
Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with Section
401.15.B.11 of this Ordinance.
k. Vehicular access points shalt create a minimum of conflict with through traffic
movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance and shall be
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
1. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City shall be installed.
m. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be
minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this
Ordinance.
n. The p rovisions of Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.