Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone)
§ 311 Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone)
[Amended July 10, 2000; Ord. of 8-17-2011]
A. Purpose. The Old Harbor Commercial Zone (OHC Zone) is historically and commercially defined. It provides seaward contact with the mainland with attendant dock activities and is the site of the major hotels, stores, restaurants and related activities. It is intended that all development within the OHC Zone be compatible with existing adjacent structures and uses and in accordance with the Old Harbor Plan 1987 as amended.
B. Residential Density. Minimum developable land area required for each dwelling unit, 20,000 square feet. (See § 202, Definitions, "Developable Land")
C. Dimensional Standards. [Amended 7-15-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05]
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet | |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 75 feet | |
| Minimum Setbacks* |
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| Front | 5 feet, or consistent with adjacent buildings | |
| Side | 5 feet, or consistent with adjacent buildings | |
| Rear | 25 feet | |
| Minimum Setbacks Accessory Structures and Uses |
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| Front | 5 feet | |
| Side | 5 feet | |
| Rear | 25 feet | |
| Maximum Lot Building Coverage | 50% | |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 75% | |
| Maximum Height** |
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| Main Structure | 40 feet | |
| Accessory Structure | 25 feet | |
| * | Any through lot which fronts on both Weldon's Way and Water Street shall be considered to have two front lot lines and no rear lot line. The front setback shall apply to both streets. | |
| ** | The maximum height for any structure located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, shall be 33 feet. The maximum height for any accessory structure located in a special flood hazard area, as shown on official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, shall be no higher than 60% of the height of the main structure. | |
D. Permitted Uses. [Amended June 21, 2000; May 23, 2001; June 19, 2002; July 6, 2009; November 5, 2012 by Ord. No. 2012-09; 5-3-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01; 3-5-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-02; 1-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01; 3-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09]
| Accessory Dwelling Units (Subject to § 513) |
| Accessory Residential Structures (See § 511, Accessory Residential Structure) |
| Accessory Uses/Home Occupations (See § 510, Accessory Uses) |
| Accessory Uses/Gaming devices and table games (See § 516 Gaming Devices and Table Games) |
| Commercial Fishing |
| Commercial/Residential Mixed Use (See § 411, Commercial/Residential Mixed Use) |
| Community Residences |
| Family Day Care Home |
| Farming |
| Professional and Business Services |
| Rental Rooms (See § 509, Rental Rooms) |
| Restaurants |
| Retail Trade |
| Single Family Dwelling Unit (one per lot) |
| WECS subject to 508 |
| Physical fitness classes/yoga classes |
E. Uses Allowed by Special Use Permit (See Article 4). [Amended May 23, 2001; December 6, 2004; July 2, 2007; December 16, 2009; 7-6-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-02; 1-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-01; 3-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-09]
| Accessory Dwelling Units (See § 513) |
| Accessory Hotel Rooms (see § 407, Hotels) |
| Affordable Housing |
| Assembly Halls |
| Multi-Family Development |
| Bicycle Rental (See § 412, Bicycle Rental) |
| Commercial Radio and Television Stations (See § 417, Utility Facilities) |
| Day Care Center |
| Inns (See § 408, Inns) |
| Light Assembly |
| Parking Lots (See § 420, Parking Lots) |
| Public Works Facilities |
| Recreational Facilities (See § 410, Recreational Facilities) |
| Religious Facility |
| Theaters |
| Utility Facilities (See § 417, Utility Facilities) |
| Warehouse & Storage |
| Waterfront Uses (See Sections 318, Waterfront Overlay & 415, Waterfront Uses) |
| WECS subject to § 508 |
F. Uses Allowed Only As Land Development Projects.
Flexible Design Residential Development (See § 402, Flexible Design Residential Development)