Chapter 18.52 - Rail Corridor Standards

Sections:

18.52.010 - Purpose of Chapter
18.52.020 - Applicability
18.52.030 - Land Use Limitations
18.52.040 - Additional Uses

18.52.010 - Purpose of Chapter

This Chapter provides standards and procedures which identify:

A. The Town’s Rail Transportation Corridor;

B. Allowable land uses that are appropriate for the corridor; and

C. The authority of the Commission to allow additional land use activities, subject to the approval of a Use Permit, in compliance with Chapter 18.76 (Use Permits and Minor Use Permits).

18.52.020 - Applicability

All lands within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, outside of the boundaries of the Downtown Study Area, are designated a Rail Transportation Corridor, in compliance with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The provisions of this Chapter apply to all land uses and proposed development within the Rail Transportation Corridor.

18.52.030 - Land Use Limitations

Proposed development and new land uses within the Rail Transportation Corridor shall be limited to the following:

A. Railroad facilities. Railroad operations and facilities;

B. Utility lines. Surface and subsurface utility lines; and

C. Allowable land uses. Land uses allowed in the applicable zoning district as shown on the Zoning Map and, as identified for each zoning district in Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses).

18.52.040 - Additional Uses

With Use Permit approval, the Commission may authorize commercial and manufacturing uses within portions of the Rail Transportation Corridor that are not located in commercial or manufacturing zoning districts, provided that the Commission can make the following findings, in addition to those required by Section 18.76.030 (Findings and Decision), for the approval of a Use Permit. The proposed land use shall:

A. Require delivery or distribution of goods by rail; and

B. Have direct access to a rail siding or spur.