[Added 8-17-1995 by Ord. No. 21-1995]

A Purpose The purpose of the OP Zone is to provide a transition between a major commercial development and the R-200 single-family residential zone. The OP Zone allows for a combination of residential and office uses separately or in combination. The district regulations for this use are designed to minimize negative impacts of residential and low-intensity commercial uses on remaining residentially zoned properties This area is not intended for new retail expansion, but rather to provide a transition between uses of very different intensity and to recognize changing traffic patterns. [Amended 10-19-1995 by Ord. No. 26-1995]

B. Permitted principal uses on the land and in buildings

(1) Detached dwelling units.

(2) Public playgrounds, conservation areas, parks and public purpose uses.

(3) Professional and business offices

(4) Combined usage for office and residential units, provided that no more than one (1) dwelling unit is included on any lot

C. Accessory uses permitted.

(1) Private residential swimming pools (see § 190-46).

(2) Private residential toolsheds and storage buildings not to exceed one hundred forty-five (145) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height. [Amended 10-19-1995 by Ord. No. 26-1995]

(3) Boats on trailers and campers to be parked or stored only and located in rear or side yards only. Their dimensions shall not be counted in determining total building coverage, they shall be adequately screened from adjacent properties; and they shall not be used for temporary or permanent living quarters while situated on a lot.

(4) Private recreational facilities

(5) Off-street parking and private garages (see § 190-38)

(6) Fences and walls not exceeding six (6) feet in height (see § 190-34).

(7) Signs (see §§ 190-24.11, 190-41 and 190-44).

(8) Exempt home occupations (see § 190-56.2)

(9) Home occupations of a medical doctor, attorney, dentist, architect, engineer, real estate agent, insurance broker or similar professional use.

D. Maximum building height No building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height and two and one-half (2 1/2 stories except as provided in § 190-54 of this chapter.

E. Area and yard requirements for the OP District. [Amended 10-19-1995 by Ord. No. 26-1995]