19950228 1995-8ORDINANCE No. 1995-8
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE XV.I-1, INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT SECTION 26-184 AND ARTICLE XI.I-2 INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT, SECTION 26-190 TO ADD A PROVISION WITH
CRITERIA FOR GRANTING SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.
WHEREAS, adoption of the proposed amendment is in the interest of public
convenience, welfare and good zoning practices; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will encourage improvements to
existing developed properties while promoting features to mitigate negative effects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax, Virginia, that Article XV.I-1, Section 26-184 and Article XVI.I-2, Section
26-190 of the Code of the City of Fairfax is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE XV.I-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Section 26-184. Area, setback, height and coverage.
(a) Area: No minimum lot area [is] required.
(b) Building restriction line (hr):
(1)
Front: There shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet front
setback which shall be grassed and landscaped.
(2)
On comer lots the front brl shall apply to all streets and the side
setback shall be applied to the remaining property line(s).
(3)
Within the building restriction areas in commercial and
industrial districts or within twenty-five (25) feet from the right-
of-way line of properties within such districts, whichever is less,
no fence, wall, structure, automobile parking area, unloading
area or other impervious area except permitted signs, sidewalks,
driveways for ingress and egress shall be permitted nor shall any
merchandise be displayed. Such building restriction areas shall
be landscaped pursuant to a plan approved by the planning
director.
(c) Setbacks:
(1) Side: None;
(2) Rear: Same as side yard;
(3)
Adjacent to R, RT, RT-6 or M districts: There shall be a fifty
foot setback where an I-1 district is adjacent to any R, RT, RT-
6 or M district and said area shall be landscaped and screening
erected pursuant to a plan approved by the planning director.
(d)
Maximum height: No building nor the enlargement of any existing
building shall exceed a height equal to the height of the most restrictive
adjacent zoning district.
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Coverage: The maximum percent of the lot that may be covered with
building, parking and loading facilities shall not exceed eighty-five (85)
percent of the total lot area. (12-7-60, Chapter 11; 12-17-74.)
Special Exceptions: City council may, by special exception, modify the
requirements of this section except that the board of zoning appeals
may, by special exception, modify the setback requirements of section
26-184(c). In considering a request for special exception, the following
provisions shall apply:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Special exceptions shall be granted only in accordance with the
procedures and limitations established for special use permits in
section 26-103.
(4)
Special exceptions shall be granted only if the applicant has
clearly demonstrated that, because of the topography of the land,
design of the building, location of the building on the lot,
perimeter screening, nature of the uses for which the building is
designed, and/or other factors, the requested modification of the
requirements of this section:
Will not result in a development which is
disproportionate to surrounding land uses in size, bulk or
scale.
b. Will not adversely affect any nearby residential areas.
Will not overburden the community facilities existing or
available or result in the obstruction of light and air,
danger and congestion in transportation, or increased
danger from fire, flood, or other hazards.
Will not be contrary to the objectives specified in the
comprehensive plan.
Each application for a special exception shall be accompanied by
a conceptual development plan, prepared at a scale of not less
than one inch equals fifty (50) feet and, unless waived by the
zoning administrator, containing the following information:
a. Locations and dimensions of lot lines and rights-of-way.
Locations and dimensions of all structures, driveways,
curb cuts, parking and loading space and aisles, and
median strip openings adjacent to the site;
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Locations, types, and sizes of all on-site landscaping,
screening and buffering;
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Sketch architectural elevations of each facade indicating
the height of the structure, architectural style, and
building materials.
Requests for the modification of the requirements of this section
may be granted in whole, granted in modified form, or denied
by the council after considering the requisites listed above.
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ARTICLE XVI.I-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Section 26-190. Area, setback, and height.
(a) Area: No minimum lot area required.
(b) Building restriction line (brl):
(1)
Front: The front setback shall be measured from the established
center line of the street. Said setback shall be equal to one-half
of the distance of the required right-of-way as shown on the
adopted comprehensive plan, plus twenty-five (25) feet.
(2)
On corner lots, the front bfl shall apply to all streets and the
side setback shall be applied to the remaining property line(s).
(3)
Within the building restriction areas in commercial and
industrial districts or within twenty-five (25) feet from the right-
of-way line of properties within said districts, whichever is less,
no fence, wall, structure, automobile parking area, unloading
area or other impervious area except permitted signs, sidewalks,
driveways for ingress and egress shall be permitted nor shall any
merchandise be displayed. Such building restriction areas shall
be landscaped pursuant to a plan approved by the planning
director.
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Setbacks:
(1) Side: None.
(2) Rear: None.
(3)
Adjacent to R, RT, RT-6 or M districts: There shall be a fifty
foot setback and said area shall be landscaped and screening
erected pursuant to a plan approved by the planning director.
Maximum height: No wall of any structure shall be exposed more than
six (6) stories but in no event shall the height of any building exceed
sixty (60) feet measured on all exposed external walls.
Coverage: The maximum per cent of the lot that may be covered with
building, parking and loading facilities shall not exceed eighty-five
percent of the total lot area. (12-7-60, Chapter 11; 12-17-74.)
Special Exceptions: City council may, by special exception, modify the
requirements of this section except that the board of zoning appeals
may, by special exception, modify the setback requirements of section
26-190(c). In considering a request for special exception, the following
provisions shall apply:
(1)
Special exceptions shall be granted only in accordance with the
procedures and limitations established for special use permits in
section 26-103.
(2)
Special exceptions shall be granted only if the applicant has
clearly demonstrated that, because of the topography of the land,
design of the building, location of the building on the lot,
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perimeter screening, nature of the uses for which the building is
designed, and/or other factors, the requested modification of the
requirements of this section:
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Will not result in a development which is
disproportionate to surrounding land uses in size, bulk or
scale.
b. Will not adversely affect any nearby residential areas.
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Will not overburden the community facilities existing or
available or result in the obstruction of light and air,
danger and congestion in transportation, or increased
danger from fire, flood, or other hazards.
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Will not be contrary to the objectives specified in the
comprehensive plan.
(3)
Each application for a special exception shall be accompanied by
a conceptual development plan, prepared at a scale of not less
than one inch equals fifty (50) feet and, unless waived by the
zoning administrator, containing the following information:
a. Locations and dimensions of lot lines and rights-of-way.
Locations and dimensions of all structures, driveways,
curb cuts, parking and loading space and aisles, and
median strip openings adjacent to the site;
Locations, types, and sizes of all on-site landscaping,
screening and buffering;
d°
Sketch architectural elevations of each facade indicating
the height of the structure, architectural style, and
building materials.
(4)
Requests for the modification of the requirements of this section
may be granted in whole, granted in modified form, or denied
by the council after considering the requisites listed above.
This ordinance shall be effective as provided by law.
Planning Commission hearing: December 19, 1994
City Council hearing: January 24~ 1995
Adopted:
February 28~ 1995
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