§ 20-282. Adaptive reuse of buildings for private business use.

Adaptive reuse of surplus or vacant public or private buildings for private business uses are subject to the following criteria:

(1)

Only nonretail business uses shall be permitted and all such uses shall be conducted only within an existing building; no outdoor storage or other outdoor business activities shall be permitted on the property except accessory parking and loading, and the use of the premises for recreational activities for which such facilities are designed.

(2)

Exterior alteration, except for approved signage, which indicates from the exterior that the building is being utilized for other than educational purposes shall be prohibited.

(3)

No noxious or offensive trades, services or activities shall be conducted within the building nor shall anything be done on any site which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the adjoining neighborhood by reason of unsightliness or excessive emission of odors, fumes, smoke, vibration, dirt, dust, glare, wastes or noise.

(4)

Business identification signage shall be limited to one business directory-type sign which identifies only the names of businesses located within the building.

(5)

Off-street parking spaces and loading facilities shall be provided for each use in a manner consistent with the minimum parking and loading requirements in this chapter for each specific use. In no case shall any existing parking or loading area be enlarged unless specifically approved by the issuance of a conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 377, § 27, 5-24-04)