HomeMy Public PortalAbout2987-1975 - AMENDING ORDINANCE 2325-1968 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCEOsii3D9= NO. 2987-1975
SECTIOIN 1, ice, many of Rim �s large, residential structures
have fallen into a state of disrepair, and
SECTION 2. WHEMS, many of RicbmondIs older residential structures are
of Hfstorical and Architectural importance, and
SECTION 3. WiMM, many of RCch=d's older residential structures may
have blighting influence on their neighborhoods, and
SECTION 4. WHWAS, many of these structures are not being utilized at
their highest and best use, and
SECTION 5, MMMS, it is in the best interest of the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens of Ridmnid, Indiana to encourage the upgMdIrg
of these homes and neighborhoods.
SRCI OR 6. MMMS , it is believers that this ordinnance can aid in
halting the spread of blight in many neieftrhmds and prmatt its inroads
into others, and
SECTION 7. NOW. SUE, BE IT am= by the Common Council of
the City of Richnm-A, Indiana, that Article 22 and Article 23 of the Zonirg
Ordinance of the City of Richmond, Indiana, Ordinimce No. 2325-1968
be amended to allow admindstrative business offices and profesnionel
offices in R-3 and R-4 residential districts, in existing structures, by
Special Use pea�dt, subject to Article 48 of said Zcmirg Ot4tunce, the stated
intent.af this ordinannce, the requirement of the petition listed in Subsection
II, arcs other provisions provided hereafter, as follows;
A. Administrative and ItwsineSS Offices an administrative business
of the business not dependent
at o� tb -cou rater sales for the operation
�y question,
B. Professional Office: an office, not dependent upon over�the�counter
es cnz t operation of tlne horsiness et the property in question,
where services c1y considered as professional are offered to
the public.
II.
It is tt* intent of this ordinance to allow Special Uses in existing
structures in R-3 and R-4 districts for the purpose of pre mt the
physical deterioration. of certain structures and neighborhoods as well
as helping W maintain a neighborhood in.its present state when in
good. separi. It is intended to. apply benefits of this ordinance
predominately to the structures in the near downtown areas of Ricimaond.
III. (SAL MIMM OF PETTTION-AND SPECIAI. USE;
A. The petitioner for such a Special Use shall submit five (5) copies
of a notarized affidavit of its proposal including the following:
1. Off• -street -pa plan. showing the location of off-street
I��. I stalls,traffic flow, and entrances and exits
thereto, in such a manner as to serve the health, safety and
general welfare of the hood.
2, lands2M shoring tow the parkLTg area will be shibld6d.
� w of adjoining prgerties and how tine front, rear,and
side yards will be landscaped,
3. Structure itss � shmdM how the structure will be
reit�ra w amen necessary, anri altered to accemmsdate the proposed
Special Use while pres'the exterior structure, without
damaging the architecture of the building or nreventing its
future uses for residential purposes,
B. Petitioner shall submit data on all planned uses in the subject
structure, Uses other than those submitted with the petition may
be aged thereafter only after submission of another Special: Use
Petition under this ordinance.
C, MIP. granting of a Special Use mx er this ordinance shall not prohibit
other permitted uses pursuant to the applicable Zoning classification.
D, S Each. Use granted for a structure pursuant to this ordinance
permitted a plaque, on the front of the structure not to
exceed one (1) square foot or 144 square: Inches. No lighted signs
will be Permitted. No additional sigma other than traffic signs
shall be permitted.
IV. A Special Use granted pursuant to this ordinance shall be subject to
such conditions concerning off-street parking; landscaping, structural
InProvement or other conditions or restrictions which the Csaamissio n
may recommend and the Council may provide .in accordance with Article
48 of the said ZMAng Ordi=nce,
Tbe Planning Department of the City of Richmatd shall inspect each
Property on, a quarterly basis for adherence to affidavit and other
conditions and restrictions until such time as the improvmwts
to the proper.-j have been cavleted,
No'person shall continue to use the property in question pursuant to
a Special Use granted under this Ordinance after such time that said
Person is not in compliance with his proposal or other conditions
or restrictions the Plan Commission may re=smend and the Comm
Council may provide; Any such continued use shall constitute a violation
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Rich nand, Iddirana,
V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and Publication as by lac required,
PASSM AND ADtiIDM by the Ridm=id Common Cox wil, Rio MmA, Indiana,
this - - 5'ne day of 1975.
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ATMST•
�y� to the Mayor of theSCity of Ridnand, Irdi naa, this-
tY
A� the Mayor of the City of Rid norid, Indiana, this
day of` ,1975.
Mayor