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Belleville City Zoning Code

“A-1M” SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENCE DISTRICT

§ 162.135 PURPOSE.

   The “A-1(M)” Single-Family District is established to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of single-family dwellings. This district is also intended to promote the development of comparable new areas in order to accommodate all persons desiring this type of residential development.
(1960 Code, § 60-6-13.6)

§ 162.136 ONE PRINCIPAL BUILDING ON ONE LOT.

   In the “A-1(M)” District, only one principal building shall be erected on any lot.
(1960 Code, § 60-6-13.7)

§ 162.137 LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

   Every principal building erected in any “A-1(M)” District shall conform to the applicable requirements indicated in tabular form below:
Maximum building height
35 ft.
Maximum percentage of lot building coverage
30%
Minimum lot area
8,750 sq. ft.
Minimum lot depth
100 ft.
Minimum lot width
70 ft. (at established building line)
Minimum setbacks
   From front lot line
25 ft.
   From side lot line if one story
10 ft.
   From side lot line if two story
12.5 ft.
   From rear lot line
25 ft.
 
(1960 Code, § 60-6-13.8)

§ 162.138 PERMITTED USES.

   (A)   Small community residence; provided:
      (1)   They are located not less than 660 feet from another community residence, said distance shall be measured in a straight line from property lines; and
      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received.
   (B)   Home occupations as permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter; and
   (C)   Detached single-family dwellings.
(1960 Code, § 60-6-13.9)

§ 162.139 SPECIAL USES.

   (A)   Home occupations other than those specifically permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter;
   (B)   Planned unit developments;
   (C)   Metal buildings larger than 150 square feet in area;
   (D)   Modular homes;
   (E)   Small community residences located less than 660 feet from any other community residence:
      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and
      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received;
   (F)   Large community residences whether located more or less than 660 feet from another community residence:
      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or, if not a residential neighborhood, the general character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting and its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and
      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a special use permit is applied for and received;
   (G)   Personal solar energy system (PSES); and
   (H)   Solar farm energy system (SFES).
(1960 Code, § 60-6-13.10) (Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 8283-2018, passed 12-3-2018)