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MunicodePage 3of 4 measured vertically from the top of the roof to the base of the roof, slopes down to the front facade of the building. (Ord. No. 1127, § 1, 9-1-98; Ord. No. 1201, § 2, 9-28-99; Ord. No. 1645, § 2, 10-2-07; Ord. No. 1723, § 1, 12-16-08) Sec. 2-168. Special Regulations for Nonresidential Uses. (a)Purpose. The purpose of this section is to maintain the residential character of the district by providing regulations for Nonresidential Uses in the district to insure that the use does not adversely affect the residential character of the district. (b) Application. The regulations of this section apply to any property in the district that is changed from a Residential Use to a Nonresidential Use. These regulations control over any other conflicting regulations contained in the Development Code. (c) Site Plan Review. Before any certificate of occupancy is issued for any Building in the district that is changed from a Residential Use to a Nonresidential Use or before any Parking Lot is installed in the district, the applicant shall submit a site plan for the property in the form and containing the information specified by the Director. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued and a Parking Lot shall not be installed until the Director certifies that the occupancy or Parking Lot will comply with the regulations of this Code. (d) Parking and driveway regulations. (1) New parking lots must be constructed to the rear of the principal building. (2) Parking lots and driveways must be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or gravel. (3) Driveways shared by abutting properties must be at least 20 feet in width at the right- of-way line. Property owners using shared driveways must submit an agreement to the City with the required site plan providing for joint use of the shared driveway. (4) A one-car garage and the driveway is counted as one parking space for the purpose of complying with the City's off-street parking schedule. A two-car garage is counted as two parking spaces. (5) Parking spaces currently designated in the Brooks Street right-of-way and located entirely within the property's north and south lot lines, will be counted as parking spaces for the purpose of complying with the City's off-street parking schedule. (e) Landscape and Screening Regulations. In lieu of the regulations found in sections 3-5, 3-6, and 3-7 of the Development Code, the following landscape and screening requirements apply: 1. All portions of the ground located in the Front Yard or the Street Side Yard of the premises which are not covered by driveways, Parking Lots, and similar permanent improvements, must be Landscaped. 2. A Parking Lot located within a Front Yard or Street Side Yard must have a 15-foot wide Landscaped Area located between all portions of the Parking Lot and the Street. The Landscaped Area must have a continuous hedge of a minimum height of four feet to screen the Parking Lot from the Street. 3. A parking lot located in a side or rear yard must have a continuous hedge, Fence, or berm, of a minimum height of four feet located between the Parking Lot and Lot Line. (f) Lighting Requirements. Lighting used to illuminate parking lots must be arranged, located, or screened to direct light away from any adjoining or abutting lot used for residential use. (g) Merchandise. It is unlawful for any person to display or store any merchandise outside of a building. Merchandise means the commodities or goods that are bought and sold in business. (Ord. No. 1201, § 3, 9-28-99; Ord. No. 1645, § 3, 10-2-07) Sec. 2-169. Special Sign Regulations. htts://librar.municode.com/rint.asx?h=&clientID=13286&HTMReuest=htts%3a%2f...57201 pyppqp//4