§ 2.22. Supplementary district regulations.
2.2201
Visibility of intersections in residential districts. On corner lots in any residential district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as materially to impede vision between a height of 30 inches and ten feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in a triangle area bounded by the street right-of-way lines on such corner lots and a side line joining points along right-of-way lines 35 feet from the intersection right-of-way corner.2.2202
Fences, walls, and hedges. Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard, or along the edge of any yard provided that no fence, wall or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall be over four feet in height with visibility unobstructed above 2½ feet, unless landscape plans are filed for which permission may be granted by the board of adjustment when the neighborhood will be improved by such exception and no undue safety hazard will result. Height measurement shall be measured vertically from ground level in the adjacent yard.2.2203
In all commercially zoned districts, fences shall be constructed of wood, iron, vinyl, aluminum, brick or chain link. Barbed wire, razor-ribbon, corrugated sheet metal, may not be used. Chain link may not be used between the building or building setback and a street right-of-way.2.2204
Land rehabilitation. In all districts where temporary sand or other extraction may take place, before abandoning all excavations the banks will be graded to a slope ratio of not less than 1½ foot horizontal to one foot vertical, and seeded to a stand suitable to reduce erosion. Abandoned borrow pits shall not be left in a condition to cause a health or safety hazard.2.2205
Airport hazard height limitations. There are hereby created certain height limitations over all of the land lying within the flight approach zones, horizontal zones, and conical zones of any official airport within the jurisdiction of this ordinance. Such zones are shown on the official zoning map and when in effect over an established zoning district it is intended that the most restrictive height limits shall apply.(A)
Definitions:
(1)
Airport means the Slidell Airport and any future official airport which shall be constructed.
(2)
Airport elevation means the established elevation of the highest point on the usable landing areas. (This point is 15 feet mean sea level at the Slidell Airport).
(3)
Airport hazard means any structure, tree, or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for or is otherwise hazardous to the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at the airport.
(4)
Airport reference point means the point established as the approximate geographic center of the airport landing area and so designated.
(5)
Height for the purpose of determining the height limits set forth on the zoning map, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified.
(6)
Landing area means the area of the airport used for the landing, takeoff or taxiing of aircraft.
(7)
Nonconforming use means any structure, tree, or use of land which is lawfully in existence at the time the ordinance is adopted or amended to cause a nonconforming use.
(8)
Noninstrument runway means a runway other than an instrument runway.
(9)
Runway means the paved surface of an airport landing strip.
(10)
Structure means an object constructed or installed by man including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.
(B)
Airport height zones.
(1)
Instrument approach zone. At such time as an instrument approach is installed at an airport in the parish the instrument approach zone shall extend from each end of the instrument runway at a distance of 200 feet, with a width of 1,000 feet. It shall widen uniformly thereafter for a distance of 50,200 feet with an ultimate width of 16,000 feet. Its centerline shall be the continuation of the centerline of the runway. There were no runways in the parish with instrument approaches in 1965.
(2)
Noninstrument approach zone. A noninstrument approach zone is established at each end of all noninstrument runways for noninstrument landings and takeoffs. The noninstrument runway shall have a width of 250 feet at a distance of 200 feet beyond each end of the runway widening thereafter uniformly to a width of 2,250 feet at a distance of 10,200 feet beyond each end of the runway, its centerline being the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
(3)
Transition zones. Transition zones are hereby established adjacent to each instrument and noninstrument runway and approach zone as indicated on the zoning map. Transition zones symmetrically located on either side of runways have variable widths as shown on the zoning map. Transition zones extend outward from a line 200 feet on either side of the centerline of the noninstrument runway for the length of such runway plus 200 feet on each end and 500 feet on either side of the centerline of the instrument runway, for the length of such runway plus 200 feet at each end and are parallel and level with such runway centerlines. The transition zones along such runways slope upward and outward one foot vertically for each seven feet horizontally to the point where they intersect the surface of the horizontal zone. Further, transition zones are established adjacent to both instrument and noninstrument approach zones for the entire length of the approach zones. These transition zones have variable widths as shown on the zoning map. Such transition zones flare symmetrically with either side of the runway approach zones from the base of such zones and slope upward and outward at the rate of one foot vertically for each seven feet horizontally to the points where they intersect the surfaces of the horizontal and conical zones. Additionally, transition zones are established adjacent to the instrument approach zone where it projects through and beyond the limits of the conical zones, extending a distance of 5,000 feet, measured horizontally from the edge of the instrument approach zones at right angles to the continuation of the centerline of the runway.
(4)
Horizontal zone. A horizontal zone is hereby established as the area within a circle with its center at the airport reference point and having a radius of 5,000 feet. The horizontal zone does not include the instrument and noninstrument approach zones and the transition zones.
(5)
Conical zone. A conical zone is hereby established as the area that commences at the periphery of the horizontal zone and extends outward therefrom a distance of 3,000 feet. The conical zone does not include the instrument approach zones.
(C)
Height limitations. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, no structure or tree shall be erected, altered, allowed to grow, or maintained in any zone created by this ordinance to a height limit herein established for such zone. Such height limit actions are hereby established for each of the zones in question as follows:
(1)
Instrument approach zone. One foot in height for each 50 feet in horizontal distance beginning at a point 200 feet from and at the elevation of the end of the instrument runway and extending to a distance of 10,200 feet from the end of the runway; thence one foot in height for each 40 feet in horizontal distance to a point 50,200 feet from the end of the runway.
(2)
Noninstrument approach zones. One foot in height for each 20 feet in horizontal distance beginning at a point 200 feet from and at the elevation of the end of the noninstrument runway and extending to a point 10,200 feet from the end of the runway.
(3)
Transition zones. One foot in height for each seven feet in horizontal distance beginning at any point 250 feet normal to and at the elevation of the centerline of noninstrument runways extending 200 feet beyond each end thereof and 500 feet normal to and at the elevation of the centerline of the instrument runway, extending 200 feet beyond each end thereof, extending to a height of 150 feet above airport elevation. In addition to the foregoing, there are established height limits of one foot vertical height for each seven feet horizontal distance measured from the edges of all approach zones for the entire length of the approach zones and extending upward and outward to the points where they intersect the horizontal or conical surfaces. Further, where the instrument approach zone projects through and beyond the conical zone, a height limit of one foot for each seven feet of horizontal distance shall be maintained beginning at the edge of the instrument approach zone and extending a distance of 5,000 feet from the edge of the instrument approach zone measured normal to the centerline of the runway extended.
(4)
Horizontal zone. One hundred fifty feet above the airport elevation or a height of 168 feet above mean sea level.
(5)
Conical zone. One foot in height for each 20 feet of horizontal distance beginning at the periphery of the horizontal zone, extending to a height of 273 feet mean sea level above the Slidell Airport elevation.
Where an area is covered by more than one height limitation, the more restrictive limitation shall prevail.
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed as prohibiting the growth, construction or maintenance of any tree or structure to a height up to 45 feet above the surface of the land.
(D)
Use restrictions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, no use may be made of land within any zone established by this ordinance in such a manner as to create electrical interference with radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for flyers to distinguish airport lights and other, result in glare in the eyes of flyers using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, or otherwise endanger the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of aircraft.
(E)
Nonconforming uses.
(1)
Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed by this ordinance shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other changes or alterations of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulation as of the effective date of this ordinance or otherwise interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use. Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date of this ordinance and is diligently prosecuted.
(2)
Marking and lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section, the owner of any nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the airport authority to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport, the presence of such airport hazards. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated and maintained at the expense of the airport authority.
2.2206
Minimum slab or floor elevation. Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, except as provided in section 2.301 of this ordinance, the main slab or floor elevation shall not be less than seven feet above mean sea level in all districts.2.2207
Buffer zone requirements shall be as set forth in subsections 2.2208 through 2.2212 below.2.2208
Purpose. The location of intense residential uses, commercial uses and industrial uses adjacent to single-family and other low density residential uses negatively affect the desirability and consequently the value of the low density residential properties. Similar problems can exist between commercial and industrial uses. Buffer zones can modify and minimize these impacts. The intent of this section of the Slidell zoning ordinance is to ensure that protection is afforded adjacent property users.2.2209
Applicability. The buffer zone will be required as per the following table:L.D.R. H.D.R. C. L.I. H.I. Low Density Res. (LDR) X* X X X High Density Res. (HDR) X X X Commercial (C) X X Light Industrial (LI) X Heavy Industrial (HI) *Indicates buffer zone required.
The developer will be responsible for installing and the landowner for maintaining the buffer zone. In situations where a property use predates the enactment of this ordinance, and a lower intensity development containing two or more lots is proposed for an abutting parcel, the low intensity developer is required to install a buffer zone as per the provisions of this ordinance.
2.2210
Buffer zone fence required. A six-foot opaque fence shall be constructed on the abutting lines requiring a buffer zone. In all cases, said fence shall extend six feet above the highest point of ground elevation of the property requiring a buffer zone or the property to be buffered, whichever is higher. The fence will be constructed according to the following performance standards:(1)
Fences shall have a minimum of 1 5/8 inches diameter galvanized pipe supports.
(2)
Supports shall be placed no more than seven feet apart.
(3)
Fencing shall be constructed of weatherproofed wood of grade 1 or grade 2 lumber.
(4)
Fencing shall be solid with no spacing between pickets.
(5)
Fence style shall be of notched picket or combinations thereof.
(6)
When a fence is constructed of soft pine or other soft wood there shall be three rails. Cedar and other hardwoods require only two rails.
The fence shall be installed prior to issuance of a building permit.
In the event that there exists on the property in either zone a fence meeting the construction requirements, said fence being within 12 inches of the abutting property lines, no additional fence shall be required to be built if one of the following conditions is met:
(1)
The fence and property on which it is situated are owned by the owner of the higher density property;
(2)
The owner of the higher density property obtains from the owner of the low density property permission to be responsible for the maintenance and necessary repairs of the fence and ensure its continued effectiveness as a buffer in perpetuity. This agreement shall be in writing and recorded with the clerk of court for the Parish of St. Tammany prior to issuance of a building permit.
Further, if in response to federal flood zone requirements, city drainage requirements or other events the grade of the high density, commercial or industrial zoned property is raised, the owner of said property will at that time be required to provide a buffer zone fence meeting the requirements of this section.
2.2211
Buffer zone landscape requirements. A ten-foot landscaped area shall be provided by the developer. Trees shall be planted in the ten-foot strip so as to provide a further screening of the development from the abutting property.2.2212
Trees selection, installation and inspection: See sections 2.2516, 2.2517, and 2.2518.2.2213
Liquor by the drink establishments prohibited in shopping centers; exception. Lounges, barrooms and similar establishments selling low- and high-content alcoholic beverages by the drink to be consumed on the premises are hereby prohibited from locating within shopping centers. The provisions of this section shall not apply to bonafide restaurants and cafeterias as defined by section 10-22(3)e of the Slidell Code of Ordinances or to dinner theaters showing legitimate theatrical stage plays or movies to patrons seated at tables.2.2214
Home occupation. In all residential districts, any home occupation shall be permitted, provided that:(a)
All business activities conducted upon the premises are conducted within the dwelling by a member or members of the immediate family by blood or marriage residing in the dwelling and such business activities are incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes. The dwelling used for the home occupation must be the principal residence of the resident conducting the home occupation, evidenced by voter registration or driver's license registration at that location.
(b)
It is not conducted from a detached or attached accessory structure including garages, carports, porches, or utility sheds or any addition to the dwelling that is not a part of the principal structure or accessible from within the principal structure. Swimming pools may be used to conduct swimming lessons.
(c)
It does not involve or require any alterations to the interior or exterior of the building that would in any way affect the use of the building as a dwelling or make the building appear in any way as anything but a dwelling.
(d)
Not more than 25 percent of the floor area of a story of the dwelling where the activity is to be conducted shall be used for the home occupation.
(e)
There is no display or activity that will indicate from the exterior of the dwelling that it is being used, in whole or in part, for any other use than a dwelling. Nothing shall be done to make the building appear in any way as anything but a dwelling.
(f)
No mechanical equipment or materials used in the operation of the business shall be used or stored on the premises except equipment and materials that are normally found in the home.
(g)
No goods or materials shall be kept on the premises that require receipt or delivery by transportation other than U.S. Postal Service, messenger service, private delivery services in vehicles not exceeding 1½ tons rating, or the passenger automobile of the person conducting the home occupation. No business such as a shop or store shall be conducted upon the premises, that is, there shall be no sales of goods or products upon the premises.
(h)
A home occupation conducted by a professional person shall be only for consultation or instruction.
(i)
Child care services may be provided in a single-family residence for no more than seven children at any one time excluding those residing in the dwelling.
2.2215
Conditional use permits. In order to accomplish the general purpose of these regulations, there are certain uses which must be recognized in addition to the regular permitted uses of a district because of unusual characteristics or the service they provide the public. Because the principle objective of this zoning ordinance is to promote an orderly arrangement of compatible building and land uses, these conditional uses require special regulation to achieve a compatibility with existing or planned development. Often the effect of these uses on the surrounding environment cannot be foreseen and evaluated until a specific site has been proposed. The conditions controlling the location and operation of such conditional uses are established by the following provisions of this ordinance:(A)
Approval. The Slidell city council with the recommendation of the zoning commission shall have the authority to permit the conditional use of land or structures for uses designated as conditional uses in each zoning district in accordance with the procedures, conditions, and standards in this ordinance.
(B)
Conditions.
(1)
The proposed special use will comply with all applicable regulations in the zoning district in which the property in question is located.
(2)
The zoning commission may attach such conditions to the conditional use as are necessary to assure continuous conformance to all applicable standards and requirements so as to prevent the use from negatively impacting on adjacent land uses and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(3)
Failure to observe the conditions of the commission, imposed pursuant to the issuance of the conditional use, shall be deemed to be a violation of these regulations and may be grounds for revocation of the conditional use. Any person found to be in violation of a conditional use permit shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in section 3.402 of the zoning ordinance.
(4)
The zoning commission may approve uses subject to the regulations, and to any additional requirements imposed in the public interest to cover circumstances unique to the selected site including drainage, traffic and environmental analysis of the site and surrounding property by an independent engineering firm to be selected by the city. The cost of such studies shall be borne by the applicant.
(C)
General standards.
(1)
The location and size of the use, the nature and intensity of the operation involved in (or conducted in connection with) the use, the size of the site in relation to the use, and the location of the site with respect to neighboring land uses and to streets giving access to the site shall be such that the use will be in harmony with the land uses in the district in which it is located.
(2)
Time limit requirement for length of permit use.
(3)
Hours of operation for use, buffering and/or landscaping above the minimum ordinance requirements.
(4)
The location, nature and height of structures, walls and fences, and the nature and extent of landscaping on the site shall be such that the use will not hinder or discourage the development and use of adjacent land and structures.
(5)
Parking areas shall be of adequate size for the particular use, properly located and suitably screened from adjoining residential uses, and the ingress and egress drives shall be laid so as to achieve maximum safety.
(6)
Adequate utilities, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or will be provided.
(7)
Environmental safety devices shall be employed as is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public.
(D)
Application. A written application verified by the owner of record or authorized agent of said owner of the property involved shall be filed with the department of planning for the attention of the zoning commission upon a form prescribed therefor, which shall contain, or be accompanied by, all required information. The written application shall be in such a form and accompanied by such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the zoning commission, but shall in any event include the following:
(1)
Identification. The petitioner's name, address, and interest in the petition, and the name, address, and interest of every person, firm, corporation, or governmental agency represented by the petitioner in the petition.
(2)
Legal description. A legal description of the land proposed to be covered by the special use permit.
(3)
Plat of survey. A current legal plat of survey of the property showing the flood zone that the property is located in, all existing structures, easements and rights-of-way.
(4)
Arguments. A statement containing a summary of the circumstances, factors, and arguments that the petitioner offers in support of the proposed special use permit.
(5)
Zoning and use. The present zoning of the property and description of intended use.
(6)
Site plan. A site plan drawn to a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet or as designated by the director of planning, showing the subject site, the length and location of its boundaries, the location and proposed use of all existing and proposed structures and the proposed use of all areas of the site not enclosed by a building including parking areas, storage areas, maintenance areas, loading areas, and production areas, the site plan shall also indicate the zoning of all land within 300 feet of the subject site.
(7)
Other materials. Such other data or materials as the zoning commission finds necessary to appraise the need for or effect of the special use.
(E)
Public hearing. Upon the department of planning's receipt of a complete application, a public hearing shall be scheduled before the zoning commission.
(1)
Notice of hearing. Notice of a public hearing shall be published in the official journal at least twice prior to the date of the public hearing with one of the publication dates being at least ten days prior to the hearing. This notice shall include a legal description of the property, time, and place of the public hearing, a general description of the property's location and a general description of the proposed use.
(2)
Determination. The zoning commission shall,within 45 days after the close of the public hearing, render its decision. The zoning commission may recommend approval or denial of the special use permit or approval with the addition of special conditions or restrictions deemed necessary to secure the standards found in section 2.2215. Upon rendering its decision the secretary of the commission shall, within seven working days, report the commission's decision and findings to the clerk of the council. Upon receiving the recommendations of the zoning commission, the city council may approve or deny the special use permit request in accordance with the recommendation of the zoning commission or establish its own conditions or restrictions upon the construction, location, and operation of a special use as it deems necessary to secure the required standards found in section 2.2215(C).
(F)
Period of validity. Every special use permit shall become null and void six months after the date it is granted by the city council, unless:
(1)
A certificate of occupancy is obtained pursuant to such special use permit and the special use is actually established within the six-month period; or
(2)
A building permit is obtained pursuant to such special use permits and construction work pursuant to such building permit is actually begun within the six-month period, and the construction work is carried on diligently to completion in accordance with such building permit.
(3)
The city council may extend the time period for an additional six months where such extension is deemed reasonably necessary.
(4)
Abandoned or discontinued. If any special use is abandoned, or is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, the special use permit for such use shall become null and void, and such use may not thereafter be reestablished unless a new special use permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
(5)
Transfer of permit. Unless differently conditioned in the requirements of the permit, or unless revoked by the city council, or abandoned, special use permits shall remain valid for a specific special use on a specific piece of property, even though that use or property may change ownership, manager, occupancy, or operator, provided that the special use complies with the requirements and regulations of the special use permit.
(a)
Required acknowledgment. The owner of a parcel of property which is the subject of a special use permit shall supply all successive owners, all managers, occupants, and operators of the special use on the property or the property itself with a copy of the permit authorizing the special use and all related requirements and regulations. Such successive owners, managers, occupants and operators shall forward to the director of planning written acknowledgment that they have read the ordinance and related requirements and regulations and agree to comply herewith.
2.2216
Building materials.A.
Elevations of front building walls in all commercial zones shall have exterior façade surface material of brick, stone, stucco, glass, wood, fiber-cement siding, vinyl siding, or architectural metal panel as defined in section 9.3a, or any combination thereof if approved by the planning department. Vinyl siding shall compose no more than 25 percent of the total exterior front wall space. Building walls that face a public street or a parking lot of 60 feet in width shall be treated as a front wall. For buildings that have drive-thru service, all elevations shall be treated as front wall elevations.
B.
Side wall elevations shall have an exterior façade surface material of brick, stone, stucco, glass, wood, fiber-cement siding, vinyl siding, or architectural metal panel as defined in section 9.3a, or any combination thereof as approved by the planning department, starting 25 feet back from the front of the building or 25 percent of the length of the side of the building, whichever is greater. The remaining wall area may be composed of 26 gauge or heavier standard metal panels commonly known as R Panels and be screened with a two-tier landscaping area as approved by the planning department.
C.
Rear wall elevations may be composed of 26 gauge or heavier standard metal panels commonly known as R Panels, except as provided for in subsections 2.2216, A and B.
2.2217
Design guidelines for Olde Towne and Fremaux Corridor.III
Design Guidelines.
1.
Building design elements:
a.
Compatibility with the environment: Buildings shall exhibit the ability to provide protection from rain, sun, and high humidity.
b.
Entrances: Each principal building shall have a clearly defined, inviting, highly visible customer entrance enhanced with distinguishing features such as canopies, galleries, and porticos.
c.
Facades of buildings visible to the public shall maintain the same standard of design as the front facade, including:
i.
Screening of utilities, equipment, and building services.
ii.
Continuation of building design elements such as quality of materials, galleries, cornices, and treatment of openings.
d.
Disruption of horizontal plains with vertical elements are required. This may include significant interruption by change in plain, material, opening, or design element, such as a tower or gable.
e.
Disciplined visible structural vocabulary must be maintained. Arcades, galleries, and roofs shall not appear to levitate in space, but have a visible means of support with columns and/or brackets. No overhangs in excess of 3' allowed without a visible means of support. Rafter tails are encouraged on smaller overhangs.
f.
Consistent design vocabulary for multiple structures on one property will be employed. A unifying element such as material, color, or form should be used for all structures.
g.
No building with an industrial appearance is allowed, such as a pre-engineered metal building with metal siding and devoid of historic context.
h.
Service bays shall be oriented away from the principal street or screened.
i.
Smaller buildings shall reflect the design elements of historic styles, and larger buildings shall be divided into smaller elements in order to incorporate historic design context.
j.
Buildings should maintain classic proportions. For example, smaller columns should be placed closer together for a more vertical proportion, and as the structure becomes more horizontal in scale, the supports (columns) should have additional mass.
k.
Fascias of buildings may not exceed sixteen inches (16") in depth, including gutter; except for fascias used as a unifying design element for multi-tenant buildings, and for placement of signage for multi-tenants. No backlit fascias.
i.
For the purpose of this ordinance, fascia is defined as the horizontal plain just below the roof or coping, and above the wall or supports.
l.
Mansard roofs used in conjunction with canopies, covered walkways and entries shall have a roof-like slope not greater than 12:12 or less than 4:12.
m.
Buildings should have substance; design shall include base, intermediate, and cap. Changes in materials shall have a clear line of demarcation, either by offset, reveal, or border.
n.
Shadows shall be considered as a design element.
2.
Materials: Materials shall be reviewed for compliance with historic context. The following materials have historic context:
a.
Walls: Wood, brick, and cement plaster (stucco).
b.
Roofing: Wood shakes, slate/tile, rigid shingles with ridge tiles, metal (corrugated, V-crimp, and standing seam).
c.
Roofing: Wood shakes, slate/tile, rigid shingles with ridge tiles, metal (corrugated, V-crimp, and standing seam).
3.
Color: Colors shall be reviewed for compliance with historic context.
a.
Facade colors shall be low reflective and subtle. The use of primary, high intensity or metallic color is prohibited outside of the sign face.
b.
Any activity that involves changing color or refreshing color shall be reviewed by the design review committee.
c.
Accurate color drawings with a list of paint numbers and elevations of every building will be required to be submitted prior to any modification.
4.
Canopies:
a.
Free (or semi-free) standing canopies, such as those used as shelters for pump islands, and porte-cocheres, shall be of similar style and materials as the building. Canopies are not considered the principal structure.
b.
Unless site conditions preclude, canopies shall be attached to and made an integral part of the main building.
c.
Canopies shall have columns, beams, and/or brackets of sufficient scale to give a visible means of support.
d.
Clearance under canopies shall not exceed sixteen feet (16'), and cantilevered overhangs shall not exceed fifteen feet (15').
e.
Task lighting shall be utilized to reduce light spillage. Intense general lighting under canopies is not allowed.
f.
Fascias: refer to building design elements.
g.
Disrupt long horizontal plains with vertical elements.
5.
Site features:
a.
Fence or hedge of not less than 30" or more than 48" in height along property lines of each public street (not to interfere with site triangles). Fence shall be wood picket, or wrought iron pickets with masonry columns. Vehicular screening may be waived if a fence is used.
b.
Sidewalks of not less than four feet (4') in width connecting sidewalks in public right-of-way to the building entry.
c.
Sidewalks along the facade with a customer entrance and connecting parking areas and adjacent buildings, in order to minimize pedestrian traffic within vehicular drives and parking areas.
d.
Distinguish internal pedestrian walkways from driving surfaces through the use of special materials.
e.
Screen mechanical equipment, electrical entries, dumpsters, and equipment (not used by the customer) from the public view. Screening may be by fence, landscaping, or building element, such as a parapet.
f.
Automobile and marine sales and displays shall follow the restrictions of parking areas, and the landscaping, signage, and lighting requirements associated with parking lots and circulation. Areas used for storage of vehicles or water-craft to be serviced shall be screened with opaque fencing and/or landscaping.
6.
Signage: No off-premise signs are permitted within the Olde Towne and Fremaux Corridor Districts.
IV
Enforcement.
1.
Architectural review shall be performed by Tulane University, Regional Urban Design Center or alternative successor review body designated by the mayor, which shall make recommendations to the building inspector prior to permits being issued.
2.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of any of the officers, departments, commissions, boards or bureaus that administer the provisions of these land use regulations may appeal to the planning and zoning commission within thirty (30) days after the decision has been rendered.
3.
Wherever current zoning, safety code, or other regulations conflict with the regulatory code of the design guidelines, the existing code shall prevail.
(Ord. No. 820, 11-11-1969; Ord. No. 838, 6-25-1970; Ord. No. 1010, 9-14-1976; Ord. No. 1332, 12-23-1980; Ord. No. 1575, 12-14-1982; Ord. No. 1490, 2-24-1982; Ord. No. 1751, 8-28-1984; Ord. No. 1761, 9-25-1985; Ord. No. 1889, 11-26-1985; Ord. No. 2047, 12-16-1986; Ord. No. 2168, 2-23-1988; Ord. No. 2382, 5-14-1991; Ord. No. 2400, 9-24-1991; Ord. No. 3040, 11-27-2001; Ord. No. 3198, 7-13-2004; Ord. No. 3486, 7-22-2008; Ord. No. 3491, 8-26-2008; Ord. No. 3510, 11-18-2008; Ord. No. 3674, 3-12-2013)