General Provisions

Question 1

Art 3-3 Permits for Temporary non-conforming uses (page 14)

Answer 1

Upon application to the City Clerks office, permits may be issued for temporary uses such as the sale of produce in season; bazaars and carnivals; and construction offices. permits so issued shall be subject to such limitations as the City Clerks office may impose to protect the character of the district affected.

Question 2

Art 3-5: Relief from requirements for lot area or lot width within a residential zone (page15)

Answer 2

On any lot separately owned in a residential zone at the time of passage of this ordinance and retained in continuous separate ownership, a single family structure may be erected even though the lot be of less width and or area than required by the regulations of the residential zone in which the lot is located, provided all other area requirements are met.

Question 3

Art 4-1: Conditional Uses (page 16)

Answer 3

Several uses not normally permitted in a given zone may be permitted, with or without additional conditions, upon review and approval of the Planning Commission. Such uses have been specified in each zone. The petitioner must submit plot plans showing the proposed layout of such use, its effect on adjacent property, and the nature of activity contemplated shall also provide a petition signed by each property owner within 200 feet of his property. Such petition will indicate only that the affected property owners have been notified and not approved or disapproved. Notice may also be given to affected property owners by certifies letter. The Commission must approve the use by a majority vote with a quorum present.