§ 89-95. Nursery/horticulture/farm supply.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use - Retail

(a)

This section applies to any nursery/horticulture/farm supply use in the City of Lafayette.

(b)

A conditional use may be granted in the RS district for retail nurseries, horticulture sales and farm supply sales, provided that:

(1)

The use covers an area no greater than 2,000 square feet.

(2)

All structures and uses which are part of the conditional use including parking, driveways, storage, and areas open to retail customers, shall be at least 50 feet from lot lines, unless it is determined that a lesser setback is more appropriate and will not adversely affect neighboring properties due to visual impact, activity, noise, dust, fumes, or other cause.

(3)

The location and design of the operation shall be such that the use will not be a nuisance to neighboring properties due to noise, dust or fumes.

(4)

Buildings used for sales, storage or offices will be screened or compatible in scale and character with other residential or agricultural structures in the vicinity. If new structures or additions to structures are proposed, architectural elevations or renderings must be submitted with the petition.

(5)

Adequate landscaping shall be provided to screen parking, storage, display and other activity areas related to the conditional use from residential properties.

(6)

Only products grown on the premises may be sold on site.