§ 12.6. Funeral homes, mortuaries and crematoriums.

A.

Authorization. Because funeral homes and mortuaries perform special and necessary services to urban populations, and in recognition of the unique locational and site development characteristics of these functions, such uses of land may be authorized by special land use permit under article 7 when all of the procedures and applicable requirements stated and the additional requirements of this section can be complied with.

B.

Uses that may be permitted. Funeral homes, mortuaries and crematoriums, provided that the conduct of all aspects of activities related to such uses shall take place within the principal building and not in an accessory building. A caretaker's residence may be provided within the principal building.

C.

Development requirements. The following requirements for site development, together with any other applicable requirements of this ordinance, shall be complied with:

1.

Minimum site size. One-acre site with a minimum width of 150 feet.

2.

Site location. The proposed site shall front upon a major or minor arterial or principal collector as classified on the adopted street plan. All ingress and egress to the site shall be directly from said thoroughfare.

3.

Yards. Front, side and rear yards shall be at least 40 feet, except on those sides adjacent to nonresidential districts, wherein it shall be 20 feet. All yards shall be appropriately landscaped in trees, shrubs, and grass. No structures or parking areas shall be permitted in said yards, except that rear yards may be used for parking purposes under the requirements specified, and except for required entrance drives and those walls and/or fences used to obscure the use from abutting residential districts.

4.

Signs as provided in section 10.4.

5.

Off-street parking as provided in article 11.