Ross Municipal Code § 18.24 Referenced Standards

18.24.020 Classification. 18.24.030 Permitted uses. 18.24.035 Conditionally permitted uses. 18.24.040 Regulations.

18.24.010 Chapter application. The following specific regulations and the general rules set forth in Chapter 18.40 shall apply in all C-'D districts. (Prior code §10 106 (part)).

18.24.020 Classification. This district classification is intended to be applied to land areas which are now, or which may in the future be found to be particularly suitable for use as sites for public, quasipublic, cultural, educational and/or recreational uses and purposes. (Prior code §10 106 (part)).

18.24.030 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the C-D district are uses of the town for public purposes, including but not limited to town hall, library, museum, fire and police station, emergency shelters, multifamily housing, transitional housing, auditorium, school, park and recreational uses, offstreet parking lots, and public utility lines and structures for local distribution and local service. (Ord. 631 (part), 2012; Ord. 613 (part), 2009, Prior code §10 106 (part)).

18.24.035 Conditionally permitted uses. Single family residential uses may be permitted with a use permit from the town council. (Ord. 692 (part), 2018; Ord. 631 (part), 2012; Ord. 604 (part), 2008)

18.24.040 Regulations. (a) District regulations are as designated and approved by town council in each particular case, and/or as specified in use permits.

(b) Multifamily and transitional housing are subject to the following additional regulations:

• (1) Minimum of one auto parking space per dwelling unit;

(2) Maximum height of two stories and an attic, but not to exceed thirty feet at any point when measured from either existing or finished grade;

• (3) Maximum building coverage of fifty percent; and

• (4) Maximum floor area ratio of fifty percent.

• (c) Signs. The following signs are permitted:

  • (1) Government and school building identification signs.

  • (2) Signs required by law or regulation.

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(3) Temporary banners complying with this section:

(a) One banner promoting a Town Event or Special Community Event may be affixed to any structure owned by the town. The banner must meet the size standards developed by the Department of Public Works. The banner may be affixed no more than two weeks prior to the event it promotes and shall be removed within three days after the event. The banner sponsor organization is responsible for the cost of installation and removal.

(b) The town or Ross School District may install banners on town light poles. The banners must meet the size standards developed by the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Works may limit the time banners may be posted. The banner sponsor organization is responsible for the cost of installation and removal.

(c) Up to three temporary banners may be installed at the Ross School site to promote school events or recreation programs. Each banner shall not exceed 12 square feet in size. The banners shall not be illuminated, shall be securely fastened to a building, fencing or a railing, and shall be maintained in good condition.

(4) Any sign in violation of this section may be removed and retained by any employee of the town. Any confiscated sign will be turned over to the Chief of Police and placed at the Public Works corporation yard. The confiscated sign may be redeemed by the owner within 30 days upon the payment of a fee established by resolution to cover the costs and expenses of enforcement. (Ord. 652 (part), 2014; Ord. 631 (part), 2012; Prior code §10 106 (part)).

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Chapter 18.28

- COMMUNITY CULTURAL (C C) DISTRICT

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