The regulations set forth in this Article, or set forth elsewhere in this Code when referred to in this Article, are the performance standards for uses permitted within this code. The standards established herein are intended to provide guidance in the development or redevelopment of property in the area subject to this Code for the purpose of encouraging and requiring orderly development at a quality level generally equal to or exceeding that commonly found elsewhere in the community. The standards stated within this Article are the minimum required or maximum permitted, whichever the case may be, for the uses permitted in this Code.
The following are the performance standards for the “AG” Agricultural District and the “SR” Suburban Residential District.
1. Where allowed by these Regulations (by right in the “AG” Agricultural District and by accessory use in other districts), agricultural uses are permitted with no restrictions as to operation of such vehicles or machinery as are customarily incidental to such uses, and with no restrictions to the sale or marketing of products raised on the premises; provided, however, there shall be no disposal of garbage, rubbish or offal, other than regular removal, except in compliance with the Reno County Environmental/Sanitary Code.
2. No main or accessory building or structure shall project beyond the property line. On all major streets and highways within Reno County, no main or accessory building or structure shall project beyond the setback lines established within these Regulations. Nothing shall be allowed to be placed in any public right-of-way without the express permission of the appropriate Reno County officials.
3. Residential real estate sales offices in the “SR” Suburban Residential District are subject to the following standards:
a. There shall be only one residential sales office in any one subdivision.
b. All sales shall be limited to the sale of new properties located within that subdivision.
c. Any sales office within a subdivision shall be located within a permanent residential structure. Manufactured and/or mobile homes, and/or construction trailers shall not be permitted to be used as a residential real estate sales office.
d. No additional parking facilities other than adjacent on-street parking or customary driveway parking shall be permitted.
e. Upon issuance of any final approval of construction for 90% of the lots within the subdivision, the sales office shall be terminated.
4. In order for residential-design manufactured homes, when installed, to have substantially the appearance of an on-site, conventionally built, single-family dwelling in, the following criteria and standards shall apply:
a. The pitch of the roof of the manufactured home has a minimum vertical rise of 2.2 inches for each 12 inches of vertical run, and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction in the County.
b. All roof structures shall provide an eaves projection of no less than one (1) foot, which may include a gutter.
c. The exterior siding consists predominantly of vinyl or metal horizontal lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of gloss white paint), wood, or hardboard, comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in residential construction.
d. The manufactured home is set up in accordance with the recommended installation procedures of the manufacturer and the standards set by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards and published in “Manufactured Home Installations, 1994” (NCS BCS A225. l), and a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access which may include walkout basements and garages, is installed under the perimeter of the manufactured home.
e. Stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit to and from the manufactured home shall be installed or constructed firmly to the primary structure and anchored securely to the ground.
f. The moving hitch, wheels and axles, and transporting lights shall be removed.
The following are the performance standards for the “R-1A” Single-Family Residential District, “R-1B” Single-Family Residential District, “R-1C” Single-Family Residential District, and the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District.
1. No main or accessory building or structure shall project beyond the property line. Nothing shall be allowed to be placed in any public right-of-way within the corporate limits of the City of South Hutchinson without the express permission of the City. Nothing shall be allowed to be placed in any public right-of-way in the unincorporated portion of Reno County subject to this Code without the express permission of Reno County.
2. Residential real estate sales offices are subject to the following standards:
a. There shall be only one residential sales office in any one subdivision.
b. All sales shall be limited to the sale of new properties located within that subdivision.
c. Any sales office within a subdivision shall be located within a permanent residential structure with a minimum dwelling size equal to or greater than that of the zoning district. Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and construction trailers shall not be permitted.
d. No additional parking facilities other than adjacent on-street parking or customary driveway parking shall be permitted.
e. Upon issuance of any final approval of construction for 90% of the lots within the subdivision, the sales office shall be terminated.
f. A model home complex operated in conjunction with a residential sales office may include a decorative fence in the front yard enclosing or defining the extent of the complex. To qualify as a decorative fence, the surface of the fence must be at least 50 percent open, the fence cannot be constructed of chain link or other wire materials, and the fence cannot exceed 4 feet in height. The front yard fence shall be removed upon the termination of the sales office.
3. In order for residential-design manufactured homes, when installed, to have substantially the appearance of an on-site, conventionally built, single-family dwelling in, the following criteria and standards shall apply:
a. The pitch of the roof of the manufactured home has a minimum vertical rise of 2.2 inches for each 12 inches of vertical run, and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction in the City.
b. All roof structures shall provide an eave projection of no less than one (1) foot, which may include a gutter.
c. The exterior siding consists predominantly of vinyl or metal horizontal lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of gloss white paint), wood, or hardboard, comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in residential construction.
d. The manufactured home is set up in accordance with the recommended installation procedures of the manufacturer and the standards set by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards and published in “Manufactured Home Installations, 1994” (NCS BCS A225.1), and a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access which may include walk-out basements and garages, is installed under the perimeter of the manufactured home.
e. Stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit to and from the manufactured home shall be installed or constructed firmly to the primary structure and anchored securely to the ground.
f. The moving hitch, wheels and axles, and transporting lights shall be removed.
The following are the performance standards for uses in the “R-3” Medium Density Residential District and the “R-4” Apartment House District.
1. Pedestrian circulation systems (sidewalks, walkways and paths) shall be located and designed to provide separation from automobile traffic along all public and private streets, drives and parking areas.
2. Site drainage patterns shall be designed, graded and constructed to prevent surface drainage from collecting on or flowing across pedestrian paths, walks and sidewalks.
3. The maximum lot coverage shall be sixty percent (60%) for properties zoned “R-3” and sixty-nine percent (69%) for properties zoned “R-4”.
4. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of landscaped open space shall be provided on each site as common or semi-common areas open for use and available to all persons who may reside on the premises.
The following are the performance standards for uses in the “C-0” Commercial Office District and the “C-1” Neighborhood Commercial District.
1. Light sources shall be controlled or hooded so that light is directed away from any adjoining residentially zoned property or public streets.
2. No smoke, radiation, vibration or concussion, or heat shall be produced that is perceptible outside a building, and no dust, fly ash, or gas that is toxic, caustic or obviously injurious to humans or property shall be produced.
The following are the performance standards for uses in the “C-2” General Commercial District and the “C-3” Highway Service Commercial District.
1. Light sources shall be controlled or hooded so that light is directed away from any adjoining residentially zoned property or public streets.
2. No smoke, radiation, vibration or concussion, or heat shall be produced that is perceptible outside a building, and no dust, fly ash, or gas that is toxic, caustic or obviously injurious to humans or property shall be produced.
3. Merchandise which may be appropriately displayed or stored outside a building shall be kept off public property or right-of-way. Merchandise for sale may be stored or displayed outside a building, but must maintain a setback of at least 6 feet from a street right-of-way, or 6 feet from a side or rear lot line.
4. Any manufacturing or assembly of products shall be entirely within a totally enclosed building.
The following are the performance standards in the “C-4” Central Business District.
1. Only that property which is designated “C-4” on the official zoning map shall be subject to the requirements of the “C-4” Zoning District.
2. Light sources shall be controlled or hooded so that light is directed away from any adjoining residentially zoned property or public streets.
3. No smoke, radiation, vibration or concussion, or heat shall be produced that is perceptible outside a building, and no dust, fly ash, or gas that is toxic, caustic or obviously injurious to humans or property shall be produced.
4. Merchandise which may appropriately be displayed or stored outside a building shall be kept off the public sidewalks and streets, except during special promotional activities and sales approved by the Governing Body with a special event permit.
The following are the performance standards in the “I-1” Light Industrial District.
1. Light sources shall be controlled or hooded so that light is directed away from any adjoining residentially zoned property or public streets.
2. No emission of air contaminants from any source within the boundaries of any lot or tract shall exceed emission rates established by the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment pursuant to KS.A. 65-3001 et seq., or amendments thereto, and any administrative regulations adopted thereunder.
3. No activity shall be permitted that creates any off-site electrical disturbance.
4. Areas devoted to retail sales of commodities
manufactured, processed, fabricated, assembled, warehoused, or stored on the
premises shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area of the
main use, and in no event shall such areas exceed 5,000 square feet.
The following are the performance standards in the “I-2” Medium Industrial District and the “I-3” Heavy Industrial District.
1. Light sources shall be controlled or hooded so that light is directed away from any adjoining residentially zoned property or public streets.
2. No emission of air contaminants from any source within the boundaries of any lot or tract shall exceed emission rates established by the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment pursuant to KS.A. 65-3001 et seq., or amendments thereto, and any administrative regulations adopted thereunder.
3. No activity shall be permitted that creates any off-site electrical disturbance.
4. Areas devoted to retail sales of commodities
manufactured, processed, fabricated, assembled, warehoused, or stored on the
premises shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area of the
main use and in no event shall such areas exceed 5,000 square feet.
The following are the performance standards for Conditional Uses authorized by this code.
1. No smoke, radiation, vibration or concussion, or heat shall be produced that is perceptible outside a building, and no dust, fly ash, or gas that is toxic, caustic or obviously injurious to humans or property shall be produced.
2. Any manufacturing or assembly of products shall be entirely within a totally enclosed building.
3. No emission of air contaminants from any source within the boundaries of any lot or tract shall exceed emission rates established by the Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment pursuant to K.S.A. 65-3001 et seq., or amendments thereto, and any administrative regulations adopted thereunder.
4. No activity shall be permitted that creates any off-site electrical disturbance.
5. Light sources shall be controlled or hooded so that light is directed away from any adjoining residentially zoned property or public streets.
The total number of dwelling units and level of nonresidential development allowed within a “PUD” shall not exceed the level that can be adequately served by public facilities. To provide information on the capacity of streets and other facilities serving a “PUD”, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and/or Governing Body may require the applicant to conduct a traffic impact study or other infrastructure capacity analyses to provide information on the proposed development’s expected impacts on existing and planned facilities.