Historic District Supplement, June 1977: original proposed standards and planning material, preserved as a historical document rather than a statement of current law.
(Proposed “J” Zoning District)
1. Use: A building or premises shall be utilized only for the uses permitted in the zoning district within which the building or premises is located. Exceptions to allowed use, which are not permitted, include:
1. Truck terminals.
2. Unscreened storage yards.
3. Drive-in restaurants.
4. Any use that requires materials in raw form, emits noxious odors, is of an explosive nature, or is a high hazard potential to the general public as the result of the assembly or compounding process.
2. Structures:
a. Location: New or altered industrial buildings shall respect any required setback line, and shall ensure the existence of proper pedestrian access throughout the Historic District by providing for sidewalks along all streets.
b. Walls, Fences and Enclosures: Materials and construction of new or renovated fences, when visible from the street, should be as attractive as possible. Materials should include wood, stone, brick, wrought or cast iron, or evergreen hedge. Chain link fence, when necessary, should be painted black or dark green and enhanced with landscaping.
c. Landscaping: The installation of street trees is encouraged and, along major public thoroughfares, may be required.
d. Parking and Loading Docks: Parking for industrial use should be either behind the structure or along the side, and shall be well-defined at the street(s) and at adjacent commercial use. Loading dock are to be placed on the alley side of the building unless access is impossible.
e. Signs: Projecting signs are not to interfere with pesdestrian movement. Wall signs are not to conceal architectural details.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1977.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Archival transcription note: Printed Loading dock are and pesdestrian retained.
Original source: SD_Times1977_06.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
