It is intended that the O office district be applied to that portion of South Main Street between downtown and the southern boundary of the village. This district is intended to provide a transition to residential areas. The development standards applicable to this district are intended to create an entrance into the village and to reinforce the predominantly noncommercial character of the buildings by restricting the location of offstreet parking lots and the requirement for appropriate site amenities.

(Ord. No. 482, § 12.00, 7-17-2000)

Permitted uses in the O office district shall be as follows:

1. Administrative and professional offices for accounting, clerical, engineering, architecture, drafting, education/training incidental to other permitted uses, insurance, real estate, research, sales, appraisers, stenographic services, and other similar occupations.
2. Medical and dental offices and clinics.
3. Village or other public offices.
4. Churches, subject to the requirements of section 46-153(b).
5. Community buildings, such as libraries; museums; recreational, educational and human service centers.
6. Funeral homes, provided that there is adequate assembly area for vehicles to be used in funeral processions, in addition to any required offstreet parking areas.
7. Single-family dwellings, subject to the requirements of division 2 of this article.
8. State-licensed residential facilities for six persons or less.
9. Personal service establishments, such as barber and beauty salons, and similar uses.
10. Other similar uses to those listed in this section.

(Ord. No. 482, § 12.01, 7-17-2000)

The following special land uses and others similar to those cited in this division may be permitted by the planning commission in the O office district, subject to the standards of section 46-653 and any other specific standards imposed for each use:

1. Uses having a combination of nonresidential and residential facilities, subject to the following:
   1. Office uses shall be confined to the ground floor of the building.
   2. Each residential unit shall have at least two exits and two offstreet parking spaces.
   3. All residential units shall comply with the density and floor area requirements of the RM multiple-family district.
2. Nursery schools and day care establishments, subject to the requirements of section 46-153(c).
3. Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to the following:
   1. Bed and breakfast establishments shall be subject to the provisions of section 46-153(a).
   2. Ancillary uses to an approved bed and breakfast may include tearooms, bridal and baby showers/receptions, rehearsals and wedding ceremonies, subject to the following terms and conditions:
      1. Such ancillary uses shall provide additional parking as required in article VIII of this chapter. Such parking may be located off site, provided that documentation acceptable to the village is provided that ensures offsite parking shall be available in perpetuity.
      2. Such ancillary uses shall not contain commercial grade kitchens as determined by the county health department and shall meet all necessary requirements of the state and the county health department, and all other requirements of the village.
      3. Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided for such ancillary uses.
      4. Maximum occupancy is to be determined as provided by law and clearly posted on the premises. In no case shall the maximum occupancy be exceeded.
      5. Buildings and structures shall comply with all federal, state or local building and fire codes for the approved ancillary use.
      6. Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold on the premises.
   3. Bank and other financial institutions with drive-thru windows.
      
   4. In all other respects Ordinance No., the Village of Romeo Zoning Ordinance, is hereby ratified and affirmed.
      

(Ord. No. 482, § 12.02, 7-17-2000; Ord. No. 483, 6-18-2001)

Area, height and placement requirements for the O office district shall be as follows:

1. Minimum lot size:
   1. Area: 7,200 square feet.
   2. Width: 60 feet.
2. Maximum building height:
   1. Stories: two.
   2. Height: 30 feet.
3. Minimum yard setbacks:
   1. Front yard: 25 feet, with no parking allowed in the front yard setback. The planning commission may permit parking to encroach into the required front yard setback, subject to the construction of a three-foot-high decorative face brick wall along the frontage of the site to screen the view of the parking lot from public view.
   2. Side yard: minimum each side of nine feet. The planning commission may permit a modification of the required side yard setback when it can be determined that reducing the setback will not result in a nuisance for any abutting residential uses and that adequate space for building maintenance is also provided.
   3. Rear yard: 30 feet.
   4. Maximum lot coverage: 35 percent.

(Ord. No. 482, § 12.03, 7-17-2000)

1. Landscaping. All open areas, setbacks, and all other portions of the site not used for parking, driveways and other buildings in the O office district shall be landscaped.
2. Offstreet parking and environmental improvements. Offstreet parking and environmental improvements shall be provided in accordance with articles VI and VII of this chapter.
3. Lighting of parking areas. During business hours and after sunset, all parking areas shall be adequately lit for the safety and comfort of adjacent property owners. Lighting of parking areas shall be in a manner so as to prevent rays and illumination therefrom from being cast upon neighboring residences as provided in section 46-575.
4. Building design standards. The renovation of existing buildings and the construction of new buildings shall emphasize and respect the predominant architectural character of existing buildings which are residential in nature. This compatibility shall be evaluated in relation to roof form and materials, window and door treatments, building surface materials, and architectural details.
5. Outside storage or outdoor sales. All business shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. No outside storage or outdoor sales of goods and merchandise shall be permitted, except as part of a sidewalk sale or other similar, temporary type of use approved by the village.
   

(Ord. No. 482, § 12.04, 7-17-2000)