Chapter 18.65
SD/CS SPECIAL DISTRICT – COMMUNITY SERVICES
Sections:
18.65.030 Permitted uses and structures.
18.65.040 Dimensional standards.
18.65.050 Development standards and review criteria.
18.65.010 Purpose.
To serve as an overlay district for the location of public use land uses and certain other uses which, by reason of their necessity, convenience, character, or effect, may be appropriate in any district when compatibility with surrounding land uses is assured. [Ord. 508 § 3.30.0, 1982].
18.65.020 Intent.
To provide for the location of public uses and facilities; to provide for governing body review prior to the location of uses which may be a significant impact on the community as a whole; and to provide a means for preservation of historic resources. [Ord. 508 § 3.30.1, 1982].
18.65.030 Permitted uses and structures.
Application for the special district/community services zoning classification (zone change) shall be approved prior to the location or development of any of the following uses or structures in accordance with the procedures of Chapter 18.180 MCMC. Recognizing that each of the following is a unique type of development, the planning commission and/or city council may impose conditions on the approval of an application for development as set forth in MCMC 18.150.030 in order to protect the best interests of the surrounding properties or the community as a whole.
(1) Aircraft landing field and associated facilities.
(2) Burial grounds, cemetery or crematorium.
(3) Campgrounds.
(4) Caretaker’s residence and other accessory uses and structures meeting the “limitations and exceptions” set forth in Chapter 18.75 MCMC.
(5) College or university.
(6) Government buildings.
(7) Historic sites of recognized significance to be preserved as open space or for public use.
(8) Hospitals, medical.
(9) Libraries, public.
(10) Parks and playgrounds, public.
(11) Race tracks, arenas, and other outdoor sporting arenas or facilities not otherwise specifically listed in the general district regulations.
(12) Recreational vehicle parks.
(13) Residential home.
(14) Schools; elementary, junior high and senior high; public and parochial.
(15) Swimming pools (public) and other municipally operated recreational facilities.
(16) Utility (public) facility, including generator, substation and power plant, providing no equipment is stored.
(17) Other public service and similar uses which are determined by the planning commission to be in accordance with the purpose and intent of the special district/community services classification. [Ord. 508 § 3.30.2, 1982].
18.65.040 Dimensional standards.
(1) Yard Requirements. The minimum yard requirements and/or buffer yard requirements shall be determined by the planning commission or city administrator during the site review process based on the intent and purpose of the SD/CS district regulations and utilizing the dimensional standards of the underlying district as a guide.
(2) Minimum Zone Size. Areas proposed for zone change to special district/community services shall consist of a minimum of one-half acre.
(3) Lot Requirements.
(a) The minimum lot size shall be 7,500 square feet.
(b) The minimum lot frontage shall be 75 feet.
(c) The maximum lot coverage shall be in accordance with the underlying district regulations.
(4) Building Height. The height of a building shall not exceed 50 feet. [Ord. 508 § 3.30.3, 1982].
18.65.050 Development standards and review criteria.
The designing and planning of any project involving the erection of a new building or structure, the enlargement in height or ground coverage, or the intensification of use of any existing building or structure shall:
(1) Be subject to planning commission or city administrator approval of the site plan in accordance with the site review criteria contained in Chapter 18.150 MCMC and the specific standards for historic site protection contained in MCMC 18.95.010; and
(2) Provide improvements and comply with the design standards applicable to the type of development proposed as set forth in Chapter 18.150 MCMC; and
(3) Provide off-street parking as set forth in Chapter 18.90 MCMC. [Ord. 508 § 3.30.4, 1982].