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Bethel Heights City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 3

- ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP

Sec. 1. - Districts established.

In order to protect the general public from intrusive usage of land by adjacent or nearby uses, the city is divided, within its jurisdiction, into zoning districts or classifications. Within these districts, certain development regulations and restrictions shall apply, such as the location of the buildings, and other structures; the allowable usage; the height and bulk of buildings; and the setbacks and areas of yards and other open spaces. The city, with the exception of the downtown district is hereby divided into the following zones:

A-1, Agricultural district.

R-E, Residential estate district.

SF-1, Low density single family residential district.

SF-2, Low/medium density single family residential district.

SF-3, Medium density single family residential district.

MF-2, Low density multi-family residential district.

MF-3, Low/medium density duplex.

MF-4, Low/medium density multi-family residential district.

MF-12, Medium density multi-family residential district.

MF-16, Medium/high density multi-family residential district.

MF-24, High density multi-family residential district.

SF4, Medium density single family affordable housing.

MHP, Manufactured home park.

O-1, Neighborhood office district.

C-1, Neighborhood commercial district.

C-2, General commercial district.

C-4, Planned commercial district.

C-5, Thoroughfare commercial district.

C-6, Large product retail sales district.

C-7, Recreational Vehicle Park district.

W-1, Warehouse district.

I-1, Light industrial.

I-2, General industrial district.

I-3, Planned industrial district.

PUD, Planned unit development.

P-1, Institutional district.

FP, Floodplain overlay district.

Airport overlay district.

SEED, Springdale Elective Enhancement District.

(Ord. No. 3307, 3-25-03; Ord. No. 3423, § 2, 12-9-03; Ord. No. 4024, § 3, 2-13-07; Ord. No. 5575, § 1, 3-9-21; Ord. No. 6100, § 1, 6-24-25)

Sec. 2. - Conversion of previous zoning classifications or districts.

Those zoning classification or districts which were created and existed under the previous zoning ordinance 2854, as amended, are hereby converted into the zoning classification or district which are created and established herein, under the terms of this chapter, according to the following conversion table. The table reflects the zoning classification or districts under ordinance 2854, as amended, and the corresponding zoning classification or district that same will be classified as under this chapter:

Classification under Ordinance No. 2854, as amended Classification under this chapter
R-1 Low Density Residential SF-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential
R-1A Medium Density Single Family Residential SF-3 High Density Single Family Residential
R-M Medium Density Residential MF-4 Low/Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
R-2 High Density Residential MF-12 Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
R-2 High Density Residential
Areas rezoned by private party since the adoption of Ordinance No. 2184
MF-24 High Density Multi-Family Residential
R-O Residential-Office O-1 Neighborhood Office
C-2 Thoroughfare Commercial C-2 General Commercial
C-3 Central Commercial DTD Downtown District
I-1 Heavy Commercial/Limited Industrial I-1 Light Industrial District

 

(Ord. No. 3307, 3-25-03)

Sec. 3. - Zoning map adopted.

The city is divided into zones, or districts, along with explanatory information as shown on the official zoning map. This official zoning map is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be delineated on the official zoning maps. The maps, maintenance of which shall be the responsibility of the planning and community development division, are hereby declared to be a part of this chapter.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor attested by the city clerk, and bearing the seal of the city under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 3, Article 3 of Ordinance Number 3307 of the City of Springdale," together with the date of the adoption of this chapter.

When the official zoning map is amended in accordance with this ordinance and Act 186 of 1957, as amended, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council, with an entry on the official zoning map as follows:

"Ordinance Number, Ordinance date, Map amendment date"

No amendment to this ordinance which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change has been made on said map.

Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided in this chapter.

The official zoning map which shall be located in the planning and community development division office shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city.

(Ord. No. 3307, 3-25-03; Ord. No. 5238, § 1, 1-9-18)

Sec. 4. - Interpretation of district boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the zoning map the following rules shall apply:

a.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

b.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

c.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits.

d.

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.

e.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

f.

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (a) through (e) above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

g.

Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are different than those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections a. through f. above, the planning and community development director shall interpret the district boundaries.

h.

Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of this ordinance the planning and community development director may permit the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed fifty (50) feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.

(Ord. No. 3307, 3-25-03)

Sec. 5. - Annexation.

All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall be considered to be agricultural district (A-1) until the territory is rezoned as provided in article 2, section 11.

(Ord. No. 3307, 3-25-03; Ord. No. 4024, § 4, 2-13-07)