§ 30.48.935. Site Development Standards.

The standards below are intended to serve as supplemental requirements to the underlying zoning district regulations and various site development standards established in Title 30, Chapters 30.40, 30.44, 30.48, and 30.56. The uses, minimum lot sizes, lot width, yard requirements, lot coverage, and other development requirements shall be determined by the regulations applicable to the underlying zoning district. The standards within this section are intended to provide visually appealing streetscapes and enhance the rural lifestyle by preserving and restoring the scenic qualities of the native landscape.

1.

Perimeter Buffering, Landscape, and Screening:

A.

Detached sidewalks per Figure 30.64-17 are required along all arterial and collector streets for all developments. For residential development a six (6) foot decorative wall is required behind landscaping and the detached sidewalk. If agricultural development is adjacent to the detached sidewalk and landscaping, traditional farm/agricultural fencing may be provided.

B.

Along collector and arterial streets, a minimum ten (10) foot segment of decorative fence is required for every forty (40) feet of wall.

C.

When adjacent to local streets, major subdivisions should be designed with lots fronting the local streets. Along the perimeter of a subdivision, where lots rear or side the local street, solid walls are not permitted An open fence (a minimum of 50% of the vertical surface area of the fence to remain open and transparent) and a six (6) foot landscape strip per Figure 30.64-10 (fence need not be decorative, but shall be constructed of materials listed in subsection (D) below) shall be provided.

D.

Any required fence and wall shall be constructed of wrought iron, wrought iron and decorative CMU (concrete masonry unit) combination, open rail fencing, pre-cast decorative concrete, vinyl, stone, weather-treated wood and textured or stucco surfaced CMU that is architecturally compatible with adjacent buildings. Non-textured or unfinished CMU and corrugated metal are not a permitted material for walls or fences.

E.

Fences and walls shall be designed to be architecturally compatible to the principal buildings in terms of materials, colors, and design.

F.

Walls and fences shall be designed to increase shadow patterns, provide interesting visual effects and reduce apparent mass.

G.

Fences/walls constructed along Moapa Valley Boulevard should preserve view sheds and promote visual interest and safety.

H.

Maximum fence/wall height per Chapter 30.64.

I.

Residential gated developments are not permitted.

J.

Plant materials shall be selected to blend in scale with the design scheme of the proposed site.

K.

Plant materials shall be used as distinctive elements to identify major entry ways.

2.

Parking. Within Overton Town Center area (as shown on land use plan) parking is not permitted between rights-of-way and buildings unless approved through a Waiver of Development Standards or Variance application.

3.

Signage.

A.

All signs must be consistent with the architecture of the building or development in which they are located.

B.

Freestanding signs shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet.

C.

The area of wall signs shall be limited to a maximum of 10 percent of the surface of the wall on which it is located.

D.

Monument signs may not be internally illuminated.

E.

Signs shall not contain exposed neon.

F.

Animated signs, multivision signs, and revolving signs are not permitted.

G.

All other sign development standards per 30.72.

4.

Business Directional Signage.

A.

Directional Signs. Directional signs shall adhere to the following conditions to which no waivers or variances are allowed:

1.

Each business use may advertise on one sign only, however, location provisions below may preclude such sign.

2.

A maximum of one sign may be located within each quadrant of the intersection of a major collector or arterial street with Moapa Valley Boulevard. Sign shall not exceed 70 square feet in area and 10 feet in height.

3.

Signs permitted only along Moapa Valley Boulevard (Highway 169) within commercial zoning districts.

4.

The one sign allowed shall be located within the intersectional quadrant (as described above) nearest to the business, set back the required distance for the district. Signs shall not be placed within publicly held right-of-way. Directional signs situated on private property shall not interfere with signage within the right-of way or with any vehicular or pedestrian traffic on public or private property.

5.

Signs shall only be lit within one hour of opening the business to one hour of closing.

B.

Affidavit. Prior to sign permit submittal, the applicant must provide an affidavit stating that all of the above conditions have been met.

5.

Lighting: Site lighting shall be designed to be functional, safe, unobtrusive, and complement the rural lifestyle.

A.

Lighting Design Standards.

1.

All lighting shall be designed to integrate the overall theme of the development and shall be architecturally compatible with the character of on-site structures.

2.

Lighting shall be unobtrusive to adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

a.

Lighting standards and fixtures shall not cause abrupt visual transitions and shall gradually define land use transitions.

b.

Exterior accent lighting for landscaping and buildings shall be accomplished with low intensity light sources which typically include surface mounted fixtures, lamps recessed in building overhangs, walls, architectural, and landscape architectural accents.

c.

Exterior fixtures (luminaries) mounted on buildings shall be no higher than the line of the first story eave, or 14 feet above finished grade, whichever is lower.

d.

Floodlights, spotlights, or any other similar lighting shall not be used to illuminate buildings or other site features unless approved as an integral architectural or landscape element of the development (land use application) plan.

e.

Parking lot fixtures shall be cut-off fixtures, designed and positioned to cast adequate light for safety and security but adjusted to eliminate encroachment on neighboring properties.

f.

All site lighting shall be appropriate in height, intensity, and scale to the site it is serving and shall not exceed a maximum height of 35 feet.

B.

Lighting Exemptions. The lighting provisions set forth in this section shall not apply to seasonal lighting that is part of customary holiday decorations or annual civic events, or public lighting installed for the benefit of public health, safety, and welfare.

C.

Non-conforming Lighting. All existing outdoor lighting fixtures shall be considered legal nonconforming fixtures. Existing fixtures may not be expanded or increased in a manner which would result in greater non-conformity.

(Ord. 3687 § 1, 2008; Ord. 3549 § 8 (part), 2007; Ord. 3521 § 3 (part), 2007)

(Ord. No. 3805, § 5, 8-19-2009)