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Review Draft This Page Is Intentionally Left Blank 7.11.17 - Draft Land DevelopmentOxford, Mississippi Code Review Final Review Draft 7.11.17 - Draft Review This page is intentionally left blank. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1 1.1 Title. 1 1.2 Authority. 1 1.3 Jurisdiction. 1 1.4 Application of Regulations. 1 1.5 Guiding Principles. 1 1.6 Objectives. 2 1.7 Relationship to Other Ordinances. 2 1.8 Severability Clause. 2 1.9 Omissions. 2 1.10 Effective Date. 2 2.0 ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED 3 2.1 Establishment of Zoning Districts. 3 2.2 Types of Zoning Districts. 3 2.2.1 Base Districts. 3 2.2.2 Special Districts. 3 2.2.3 Overlay Districts. 3 2.3 Zoning District Boundaries. 7.11.17 3 2.4 City Of Oxford Zoning Map. - 3 2.5 Annexation. 3 2.6 Zoning Districts Described. 3 2.6.1 AG – Agricultural 5 2.6.2 RCN –Rural Center 6 2.6.3 ER – Estate Residential Draft 7 2.6.4 SR - Suburban Residential 8 2.6.5 TNR - Traditional Neighborhood Residential 9 2.6.6 SMF Suburban Multi-Family 10 2.6.7 TNB – Traditional Neighborhood Business 11 2.6.8 SCO – Suburban Corridor 12 2.6.9 SCN – Suburban Center 13 2.6.10 UCO – Urban CorridorReview 14 2.6.11 UCN – Urban Center 15 2.6.12 HUCN – Historic Urban Center 16 2.6.13 TND – Traditional Neighborhood Development 17 2.6.14 IND – Industrial 24 2.6.15 INST - Institutional 25 2.6.16 PUD – Planned Unit Development 28 2.6.17 HP - Historic Preservation Overlay District 33 2.6.18 NCO – Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District 34 2.6.19 FLO – Flood Overlay District 36 2.6.20 SED - Sex Entertainment District 37 3.0 USES AND USE CONDITIONS 39 3.1 Nonconformities 39 3.2 General District Regulations. 43 3.3 Table of Uses. 46 3.4 Use Standards. 51 3.5 Residential Use Types. 51 3.6 Institutional Use Types. 58 3.7 Recreational Use Types. 64 3.8 Commercial Use Types. 66 3.9 Service Use Types. 74 3.10 Industrial Use Types. 76 3.11 Other Use Types. 78 4.0 INFRASTRUCTURE AND MOBILITY STANDARDS 91 4.1 Streets Generally. 91 4.2 Classification of Streets. 91 4.3 General Access and Circulation Requirements. 92 4.4 Emergency Access Roads. 92 4.5 Conventional Street Design Standards 92 4.6 Application of Street Type Cross Sections. 96 4.7 Easements. 110 4.8 Required Infrastructure Improvements. 110 4.9 Parking and Loading Requirements. 112 5.0 SITE DESIGN STANDARDS 7.11.17 117 5.1 Applicability and Exemptions. 117 5.2 Historic Compatibility. - 118 5.3 Parking Lot Requirements. 118 5.4 Site Lighting and Building Illumination. 120 5.5 Accessory Structures and Equipment Storage Areas. 122 5.6 Building Form and Materials. Draft 123 5.7 Landscape Standards. 125 5.8 Neighborhood Conservation District Standards. 128 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS 131 6.1 Tree Preservation and Protection. 131 6.2 Tree Regulations Not Otherwise Covered. 137 6.3 Flood Damage Prevention. 137 6.4 Noise. Review 137 6.5 Erosion Control. 137 6.6 Stormwater Management. 137 6.7 Mosquito Control. 137 7.0 SIGN REGULATIONS 139 7.1 Purpose. 139 7.2 General Provisions. 139 7.3 Special Provisions. 144 7.4 Alternative Compliance by Master Sign Plan. 146 7.5 Penalty. 146 8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES 147 8.1 Purpose 147 8.2 Mayor and Board of Aldermen. 147 8.3 City of Oxford Planning Commission. 147 8.4 Site Plan Review Committee. 148 8.5 Department of Planning. 150 8.6 Director of Planning. 151 9.0 ADMINISTRATIVE AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES 153 9.1 Subdivision of Land. 153 9.2 Site Plan Approval. 159 9.3 Special Exceptions. 168 9.4 Variances. 168 9.5 Interpretations and Appeals. 169 9.6 Application for Land Development Code Amendments. 171 9.7 Public Notice Requirements. 173 9.8 Certificate of Zoning Compliance. 174 9.9 Administration of Neighborhood Conservation Districts. 175 9.10 Administration of a Sex Entertainment District 177 9.11 Enforcement. 178 10.0 DEFINITIONS 181 10.1 Rules of Construction and Interpretation. 181 10.2 Definitions. 182 APPENDIX 7.11.17 A1 A.1 Fees and Expenses - A1 A.2 Sketch Plat Standards A1 A.3 Preliminary Plat Standards A1 A.4 Final Plat Standards A3 A.5 Final Plat Standard Forms A5 A.6 Landscape Plan Contents Draft A7 A.7 Site Plan Standards. A7 A.8 Contents for Site Plan Application. A9 A.9 Technical Standards for Installation of Required Landscaping. A10 A.10 Tree Lists A11 A.11 Sex Entertainment District Requirements A12 Review 7.11.17 - Draft Review LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 1.0 Purpose and Scope 1 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.1 Title. This ordinance shall be known as the Land Development Code of Oxford, Mississippi and may be so cited. Further reference elsewhere as “this code,” “the code” or “this ordinance” shall imply the same wording and meaning as the full title. 1.2 Authority. This code is promulgated under the authority of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 17-1-1through 17-1-27 of the Missis- sippi Code, annotated, 1972, as amended, which delegates the powers necessary for municipalities to adopt zoning regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens. 1.3 Jurisdiction. From and after the date of adoption, the land development code shall govern all development, land develop- ment, zoning, land uses, and land subdivision located within the corporate limits of the City of Oxford, Missis- sippi. 1.4 Application of Regulations. Except as specifically provided in this code, no building, structure, sign, or land shall be used, graded, excavat- ed, occupied, subdivided, or altered; nor shall any building, structure, or part thereof be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, removed, enlarged, or structurally altered; nor shall any use be established or changed within an existing building, structure, or plat of land, unless in conformity7.11.17 with the requirements of this code and the specific provisions for the district in which it is located.- 1.5 Guiding Principles. The Oxford guiding principles establish fundamental design and planning principles for Oxford’s future growth. These principles shall guide day-to-day decisions of the governing authorities, boards and city staff. 1.5.1 Recognize Oxford’s historic ways of townDraft building and use those traditions to provide a framework for future growth. 1.5.2 Understand the Mississippi Hill Country landscape and guide growth responsibly within it by growing compactly and using natural features to establish city boundaries. 1.5.3 Protect natural water systems to preserve water quality, provide open spaces, and reduce future stormwater managementReview costs. 1.5.4 Establish a densely-connected network of streets and roads to guide future growth that equally serves automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles and future possibilities of transit. 1.5.5 Relate existing and future development to the network of streets, roads and natural drainage areas, emphasizing appropriate mixes of land uses instead of single-use districts. 1.5.6 Recognize that design of buildings, landscapes and streets is a central part of Oxford’s plan for pres- ervation, redevelopment and new growth. 1.5.7 Pursue intergovernmental and institutional coordination that will further the common interests of Oxford, Lafayette County, the University of Mississippi, and major community institutions. 1.0 Purpose and Scope LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 2 1.6 Objectives. This code has been prepared in accordance with a comprehensive city plan and is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Oxford and the public generally, and to encourage and facilitate the orderly growth and expansion of the municipality. These regula- tions were given substantial consideration as to the intended character of zoning districts, and their suitability for specific uses, with the intention of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the city. Specifically, this code is designed to: 1.6.1 Stimulate and guide positive economic and commercial growth. 1.6.2 Accommodate the unique and special development needs of downtown Oxford and areas adjacent to the university campus. 1.6.3 Provide appropriate housing affordable to a range of incomes, and convenient and attractive neigh- borhoods. 1.6.4 Better control congestion in the streets including conflicts between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. 1.6.5 Require adequate open space for traffic, recreation, drainage, light, and air. 1.6.6 Provide attractive community landscaping and protect the city tree canopy. 1.7 Relationship to Other Ordinances. Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, whenever the requirements7.11.17 of this code or any other lawfully ad- opted rules, regulations, codes, or ordinances are in conflict with the provisions of this code, the most restric- tive law or requirements shall govern. - 1.8 Severability Clause. If for any reason any one or more sections, headings, clauses or parts of this code are held invalid, such judg- ment shall not affect, impair or invalidate theDraft remaining provisions of this code but shall be confined in its operation to the specific sections, headings, clauses or parts of this code held invalid and the invalidity of any section, heading, clause or part of this code in any one or more instances shall not affect or prejudice in any way the validity of this code in any other instance. 1.9 Omissions. The omission of any specific use, dimension, word, phrase or other provision of this code shall not be inter- preted as permitting anyReview variation from the general meaning and intent of this land development code as commonly inferred or interpreted and should occasion arise as to such intent or meaning, the interpretation of the Planning Director shall hold.
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