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Belle Fourche City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

06 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

17.06.001 - [General description.]

The Residential District designations are intended to reserve areas for residential dwellings; provide a range of residential densities and variety of housing types; ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for residences; ensure compatibility between residential uses and other land uses; and, ensure the adequate provision of public infrastructure to serve residential areas.

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

17.06.010 - Rural residential district.

The Rural Residential District is established to accommodate large-lot, single-family, detached residential uses and accessory development that supports rural character, allows light agricultural accessory uses, and preserves open space.

A.

Use regulations and development standards. Table 6-1 sets forth the Rural Residential District use regulations and development standards.

Table 6-1. Rural Residential Use Regulations & Development Standards

USE REGULATIONS
Permitted UsesConditional Uses
Basic utilities and services Accessory dwelling units
Home occupations Bed and breakfasts
Light agricultural accessory uses Community facilities
Single-family detached residential dwellings Family day cares
Group residential dwellings
Non-conforming home occupations
Parks and open areas
Religious institutions
Schools
Utility substations
Wind energy conversion systems
Wireless telecommunication facilities
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum (sq ft) 80,000
Lot coverage, maximum (%) 20
Lot width, minimum (ft) 140
Setbacks (ft)Primary StructureAccessory Structure
      Front 35 See section 17.22.030.D
      Side, interior 25 15
      Side, corner 25 25
      Rear 25 15
Building height (ft) 35 35

 

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

17.06.020 - Single-family residential district.

The Single-Family Residential District is established to accommodate residential dwellings on moderately-sized lots that are compatible with a traditional single-family neighborhood character.

A.

Use regulations and development standards. Table 6-2 sets forth the Single-Family Residential District use regulations and development standards.

Table 6-2. Single-Family Residential Use Regulations & Development Standards

USE REGULATIONS
Permitted UsesConditional Uses
Basic services and utilities Accessory dwelling units
Home occupations Bed and breakfasts
Single-family detached residential dwellings Community facilities
Duplex residential dwellings
Family day cares
Group residential dwellings
Non-conforming home occupations
Parks and open areas
Religious institutions
Schools
Single-family attached residential dwellings
Utility substations
Wireless telecommunication facilities
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum (sq ft) 7,000 + 2,000 per additional unit
Lot coverage, maximum (%) 30
Lot width, minimum (ft) 50
Setbacks (ft)Primary StructureAccessory Structure
Front 25 35
Side, interior 7 (single-story)
12 (multi-story)
7 (= or < 90′ from front property line)
5 (> 90′ from front property line)
Side, corner 15 25
Rear 25 5
Building height (ft) 35 15

 

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

17.06.030 - Small lot single-family residential district.

The Small Lot Single-Family Residential District is established to accommodate residential infill development that is compatible with the neighborhood character of the area.

A.

Use regulations and development standards. Table 6-3 sets forth the Small Lot Single-Family Residential District use regulations and development standards.

Table 6-3. Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use Regulations & Development Standards

USE REGULATIONS
Permitted UsesConditional Uses
Basic services and utilities Accessory dwelling units
Home occupations Bed and breakfasts
Single-family detached residential dwellings Community facilities
Duplex residential dwellings
Family day cares
Group residential dwellings
Manufactured home residential dwellings
Non-conforming home occupations
Parks and open areas
Religious institutions
Schools
Single-family attached residential dwellings
Utility substations
Wireless telecommunication facilities
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum (sq ft) 4,000 + 2,000 per additional unit
Lot coverage, maximum (%) 50
Lot width, minimum (ft) 50
Setbacks (ft)Primary StructureAccessory Structure
      Front 15 25
      Side, interior 7 (single-story)
12 (multi-story)
7 (= or < 90′ from front property line)
5 (> 90′ from front property line)
      Side, corner 15 25
      Rear 15 5
      Attached garage front setback 20
Building height (ft) 35 15

 

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

17.06.040 - Multi-family residential district.

The Multi-Family Residential District is established to accommodate a range of higher-density housing types.

A.

Use regulations and development standards. Table 6-4 sets forth the Multi-Family Residential District use regulations and development standards.

Table 6-4. Multi-Family Residential Use Regulations & Development Standards

USE REGULATIONS
Permitted UsesConditional Uses
Basic services and utilities Accessory dwelling units
Duplex residential dwellings Bed and breakfasts
Home occupations Community facilities
Multi-family residential dwellings Day care centers
Single-family attached residential dwellings Family day cares
Single-family detached residential dwellings Group residential dwellings
Non-conforming home occupations
Parks and open areas
Religious institutions
Schools
Utility substations
Wireless telecommunication facilities
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum (sq ft) 7,000 + 2,000 per additional unit
Lot coverage, maximum (%) Must meet open space requirements
Lot width, minimum (ft) 50
Setbacks (ft)Primary StructureAccessory Structure
Front 25 35
Side, interior 7 (single-story)
12 (multi-story)
7 (= or < 90′ from front property line)
5 (> 90′ from front property line)
Side, corner 15 25
Rear 25 5
Building height (ft) 35 15

 

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

17.06.050 - Manufactured home residential district.

The Manufactured Home Residential District is established to provide appropriate locations for manufactured homes on individual lots and in manufactured home parks.

A.

Use regulations and development standards. Table 6-5 sets forth the Manufactured Home Residential District use regulations and development standards.

Table 6-5. Manufactured Home Residential Use Regulations & Development Standards

USE REGULATIONS
Permitted UsesConditional Uses
Basic services and utilities Accessory dwelling units
Home occupations Bed and breakfasts
Manufactured home residential dwellings Community facilities
Single-family detached residential dwellings Duplex residential dwellings
Family day cares
Group residential dwellings
Manufactured home parks
Non-conforming home occupations
Parks and open areas
Religious institutions
Schools
Single-family attached residential dwellings
Utility substations
Wireless telecommunication facilities
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum (sq ft) 7,000 + 2,000 per additional unit
Lot coverage, maximum (%) 30
Lot width, minimum (ft) 50
Setbacks (ft)Primary StructureAccessory Structure
      Front 25 35
      Side, interior 7 (single-story)
12 (multi-story)
7 (= or < 90′ from front property line)
5 (> 90′ from front property line)
      Side, corner 15 25
      Rear 25 5
Building height (ft) 35 15

 

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)