5.2 C-R Rail

5.2.1 Purpose

The C-R zone addresses rail lines and yards, including vacated rights-of-way, intended to be reserved as permanent transportation corridors.

5.2.2 General

All development in the C-R zone must comply with the standards of this section, as well as any applicable standards in other sections, including the following:

PrincipalSection 6.1
Uses AccessorySection 6.2
Uses TemporarySection 6.3
Uses LandscapeSection 7.1
Fences and WallsSection 7.2
StormwaterSection 7.3
Outdoor LightingSection 7.4
Corner VisibilitySection 7.5
Site ImpactsSection 7.6
Pedestrian AccessSection 8.1
Bicycle Access and ParkingSection 8.2
Vehicle Access and ParkingSection 8.3
Transportation Demand ManagementSection 8.4
On-Premise SignsSection 9.2
BlocksSection 10.1
Rights-of-WaySection 10.2
NonconformitiesSection 12.1

5.2.3 Specific Standards

  1. All structures are limited to a maximum height of 50 feet, unless such limitation would prevent or unreasonably interfere with the transportation purposes of the railroad.
  2. When no longer in use by the railroad operator, bridges, trestles, culverts, tunnels, or other structures that may have considerable value for, and may potentially facilitate, the development of recreational trails, such structures should be preserved and maintained for this purpose.