CHAPTER 53 – ROSE HILL BUSINESS DISTRICT (RHBD) ZONES

53.02 User Guide.

The charts in KZC 53.06 contain the basic zoning regulations that apply in the RH 1A zone of the City. Use these charts by reading down the left hand column entitled Use. Once you locate the use in which you are interested, read across to find the regulations that apply to that use.

Section 53.04	Section 53.04 – GENERAL REGULATIONS The following regulations apply to all uses in this zone unless otherwise noted:
	1. Refer to Chapter 1 KZC to determine what other provisions of this code may apply to the subject property.
	2. The ground floor of all structures on the subject property shall be a minimum of 15 feet in height. This requirement does not apply to: a. The following uses: vehicle service stations, automotive service centers, private lodges or clubs, attached or stacked dwelling units, churches, schools, day-care centers, mini-schools or mini-day-care centers, assisted living facilities, convalescent centers or nursing homes, public utilities, government facilities or community facilities. b. Parking garages. c. Additions to existing nonconforming development where the Planning Official determines it is not feasible.
	3. At least 50 percent of the total gross floor area located on the ground floor of all structures on the subject property must contain retail establishments, restaurants, taverns, hotels or motels. These uses shall be oriented to NE 85th Street, a major pedestrian sidewalk, a through block pedestrian pathway or an internal pathway (see also Chapter 92 KZC).
	4. Within required front yards, canopies and similar entry features may encroach; provided, that the total horizontal dimension of such elements may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the structure.
	5. Some development standards or design regulations may be modified as part of the design review process. See Chapters 92 and 142 KZC for requirements.
	6. The Public Works Official shall approve the number, location and characteristics of driveways on NE 85th Street in accordance with the driveway and sight distance policies contained in the Public Works Pre-approved Plans manual. Taking into consideration the characteristics of this corridor, the Public Works Official may: a. Require access from side streets; and/or b. Encourage properties to share driveways, circulation and parking areas; and/or c. Restrict access to right turn in and out; or d. Prohibit access altogether along NE 85th Street.
	7. Access for drive-through facilities must be approved by the Public Works Official. See KZC 105.96 for requirements.
	8. For lighting requirements associated with development, see KZC 115.85(2).

link to Section 53.06 table