§ 6.06. Small businesses and home occupations

Small businesses serving local needs and home occupations are encouraged in the Village zoning district. To provide for the harmonious coexistence of such commercial enterprises and residential uses in close proximity, the following standards shall be met.

A. Parking—1 to 4 business related off street parking spaces must be provided on a maintained gravel or bituminous surfaced parking area located on the side of or behind the primary structure. Parking space design must be in accordance with Section 12.02. Shared parking may be allowed with no greater than six (6) parking spaces.

B. Drive-Up and Drive-Thru—Drive-up and drive-thru facilities are prohibited in the Village zoning district.

C. Screening—All parking and outside storage related to a commercial use must be screened from view of adjacent properties and public Rights-of-Way by a 6' high opaque fence, wall or vegetative barrier. Fencing or walls must be an earth tone (greens or browns) in coloration.

D. Signage—Signage must be in accordance with Section 6.04

E. Outside Storage—Outside storage of commerce related items or material must be located in the side or rear yard and is limited to 10% of the total parcel square footage and must be screened as stipulated in Section 6.06.C.

F. Tree Scape—1 tree per 40' linear frontage must be planted between the front facade of the primary structure and the roadway surfacing prior to the opening of any business or home occupation. Trees planted within the public Right-of-Way must be approved by the Saline County Public Works Department.

G. Nuisance Factors—There shall be no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare noticeable to the normal senses beyond any property line of the lot, parcel or tract of land due to the conduct of a small business or home occupation.

H. Lighting—All lighting used to illuminate any portion of a commercial venture must be arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, unless the light is shed on a shared parking facility.

I. Hazardous Materials—The commercial storage or use of materials deemed hazardous by the Saline County Department of Emergency Management is prohibited within the Village zoning district.

(Res. No. 1254-21, 2-18-01)