Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-8 ONE

AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.150.- Permitted uses.

R-8 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family and Two-family detached dwellings; (other than manufactured or mobile home)	88	Private household	2 for each dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, safety and public order, and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. gross area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, not including poultry and animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship: including religious education building, parsonage or parish house; off-street parking for members and visitors without pay, recreation facilities, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for motor vehicles open parking area for two motor vehicles per dwelling unit, may be used for one commercial vehicle up to one ton in capacity per dwelling unit;
(2) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance;
(3) Private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats, four months of age or older, with minimum 6-foot fence for exterior kennel;
(4) Private swimming pool, including deck; bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(5) Disaster shelter;
(6) Private garden; greenhouse; slathouse up to eight ft. high; or
(7) Private tennis; outdoor recreation; and picnic facilities.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.151. - Conditional uses.

R-8 Conditional Uses (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.152, for communication tower) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary services	1 space
(1) Structure enclosed by an appropriate security fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles or equipment permitted; and
(3) A landscaped strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along all exterior lot lines.
Cemetery, provided all following conditions are met:	6553	Cemetery	None
(1) Minimum one acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling except for caretaker;
(3) Front yard setback greater of 70 ft. from center of street or ten ft. from street right-of-way line; and
(4) Non-illuminated sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area or ten ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, residential construction, provided all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractors, single-family houses	1 for each 300 sq. ft. of office area
(1) Used in connection with construction on premises;
(2) Must not cause traffic congestion or nuisance; and
(3) For a term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided all following conditions are met:
(1) Conducted inside dwelling by resident family members;
(2) Utilizes not more than 25% of total dwelling floor area;
(3) No change in exterior appearance of dwelling;
(4) No outside display of products;
(5) No sale of products except those made on premises or consumables incidental to a service;
(6) Creates no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emission, traffic hazard, unsightly conditions or nuisance; and
(7) Activity is not visibly evident outside dwelling, except for a wall-mounted sign not over four sq. ft. in area.
For bed and breakfast inns, see special exceptions, section 155.152

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.152. - Special exceptions.

R-8 Special Exceptions (approved by board of zoning appeals after hearing)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	7992 7997	Golf courses, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location by Board; minimum: one for every 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus two for each golf hole
(1) Adequate off-street parking is provided;
(2) No building permitted except maintenance shed, clubhouse (including limited eating facility and pro shop), cart storage, restrooms, rain shelters and gate house;
(3) No building or parking facility within 300 ft. of a dwelling;
(4) Adequate provisions of access and traffic safety; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Private kindergarten or pre-school nursery, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	8211 8351	Kindergarten (with academic program); child day care services	1 for each employee, plus any additional drop-off and pick-up parking as determined by the board
(1) Applicable state regulations are met;
(2) Minimum 20,000 sq. ft. lot;
(3) Structures minimum of 25 ft. from residential property;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Clustered single-family development; provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	88	Private households	2 for each dwelling unit
(1) Detached single-family units on minimum of two acres;
(2) Not exceed density per entire tract;
(3) May exceed density per acre;
(4) Lot improvements per house may be waived;
(5) Zero interior lot line setback may be allowed; subdivision regulations are met;
(6) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(7) The use is compatible with the district.
Conversion of existing dwelling to bed and breakfast, with provisions outlined in section 155.375	7011	Bed and breakfast inn	Location set by board; minimum: one for each guest room plus two for resident innkeeper
Communication tower, provided that the provisions of section 155.355 et seq. are met	48	Communication	1 space
Public park or playground and recreation facilities including tennis court, swimming pool, golf course or other facilities provided the board of zoning appeals determines that this use is compatible with the district.	7992 7997 7999 8422	Golf club, nonmembership Golf clubs, membership Swimming clubs, membership Tennis clubs, membership Swimming pools, except membership Tennis clubs, nonmembership Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership Nature parks	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus four for each golf hole

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 2014.008, 10-27-2014)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.153. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in R-8 Districts.

Minimum residential lot area	8,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	8,000 sq. ft. for the first unit
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	2,500 sq. ft. for each additional unit
Maximum units per net acre	16 dwelling units
Minimum lot width at building line	70 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	25 ft. or average of existing setbacks from same street in same block in district, but not less than 20 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 12½ ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 25 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: combined side yard shall total ten ft. or 20% of lot width (whichever is less), provided however that no individual side yard shall be less than four ft. in width
Minimum side yard	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 15 ft.
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Maximum lot coverage	Residential units and their accessory structures shall not exceed a total of 30% lot coverage
Maximum lot coverage	Other permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 35% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	Principal structures: 30 ft. from roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
Maximum structure height	Accessory structures: in no circumstance may an accessory structure exceed the height of the principal structure; if the principal structure is taller than 20 ft., the accessory structure may be a maximum of 20 ft.
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between heights of three and ten ft. above finish street level within 25 ft. of intersection of street right-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction over 30 inches high within ten ft. of street
Off-street parking requirements	See section 155.410 et seq.
Signs	See section 155.425 et seq.
Supplemental regulations	See section 155.370 et seq.; section 155.330 et seq.; section 155.355 et seq.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-8 ONE

AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.150.- Permitted uses.

R-8 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family and Two-family detached dwellings; (other than manufactured or mobile home)	88	Private household	2 for each dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, safety and public order, and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. gross area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, not including poultry and animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship: including religious education building, parsonage or parish house; off-street parking for members and visitors without pay, recreation facilities, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for motor vehicles open parking area for two motor vehicles per dwelling unit, may be used for one commercial vehicle up to one ton in capacity per dwelling unit;
(2) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance;
(3) Private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats, four months of age or older, with minimum 6-foot fence for exterior kennel;
(4) Private swimming pool, including deck; bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(5) Disaster shelter;
(6) Private garden; greenhouse; slathouse up to eight ft. high; or
(7) Private tennis; outdoor recreation; and picnic facilities.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.151. - Conditional uses.

R-8 Conditional Uses (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.152, for communication tower) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary services	1 space
(1) Structure enclosed by an appropriate security fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles or equipment permitted; and
(3) A landscaped strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along all exterior lot lines.
Cemetery, provided all following conditions are met:	6553	Cemetery	None
(1) Minimum one acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling except for caretaker;
(3) Front yard setback greater of 70 ft. from center of street or ten ft. from street right-of-way line; and
(4) Non-illuminated sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area or ten ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, residential construction, provided all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractors, single-family houses	1 for each 300 sq. ft. of office area
(1) Used in connection with construction on premises;
(2) Must not cause traffic congestion or nuisance; and
(3) For a term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided all following conditions are met:
(1) Conducted inside dwelling by resident family members;
(2) Utilizes not more than 25% of total dwelling floor area;
(3) No change in exterior appearance of dwelling;
(4) No outside display of products;
(5) No sale of products except those made on premises or consumables incidental to a service;
(6) Creates no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emission, traffic hazard, unsightly conditions or nuisance; and
(7) Activity is not visibly evident outside dwelling, except for a wall-mounted sign not over four sq. ft. in area.
For bed and breakfast inns, see special exceptions, section 155.152

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.152. - Special exceptions.

R-8 Special Exceptions (approved by board of zoning appeals after hearing)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	7992 7997	Golf courses, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location by Board; minimum: one for every 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus two for each golf hole
(1) Adequate off-street parking is provided;
(2) No building permitted except maintenance shed, clubhouse (including limited eating facility and pro shop), cart storage, restrooms, rain shelters and gate house;
(3) No building or parking facility within 300 ft. of a dwelling;
(4) Adequate provisions of access and traffic safety; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Private kindergarten or pre-school nursery, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	8211 8351	Kindergarten (with academic program); child day care services	1 for each employee, plus any additional drop-off and pick-up parking as determined by the board
(1) Applicable state regulations are met;
(2) Minimum 20,000 sq. ft. lot;
(3) Structures minimum of 25 ft. from residential property;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Clustered single-family development; provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	88	Private households	2 for each dwelling unit
(1) Detached single-family units on minimum of two acres;
(2) Not exceed density per entire tract;
(3) May exceed density per acre;
(4) Lot improvements per house may be waived;
(5) Zero interior lot line setback may be allowed; subdivision regulations are met;
(6) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(7) The use is compatible with the district.
Conversion of existing dwelling to bed and breakfast, with provisions outlined in section 155.375	7011	Bed and breakfast inn	Location set by board; minimum: one for each guest room plus two for resident innkeeper
Communication tower, provided that the provisions of section 155.355 et seq. are met	48	Communication	1 space
Public park or playground and recreation facilities including tennis court, swimming pool, golf course or other facilities provided the board of zoning appeals determines that this use is compatible with the district.	7992 7997 7999 8422	Golf club, nonmembership Golf clubs, membership Swimming clubs, membership Tennis clubs, membership Swimming pools, except membership Tennis clubs, nonmembership Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership Nature parks	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus four for each golf hole

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 2014.008, 10-27-2014)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.153. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in R-8 Districts.

Minimum residential lot area	8,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	8,000 sq. ft. for the first unit
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	2,500 sq. ft. for each additional unit
Maximum units per net acre	16 dwelling units
Minimum lot width at building line	70 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	25 ft. or average of existing setbacks from same street in same block in district, but not less than 20 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 12½ ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 25 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: combined side yard shall total ten ft. or 20% of lot width (whichever is less), provided however that no individual side yard shall be less than four ft. in width
Minimum side yard	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 15 ft.
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Maximum lot coverage	Residential units and their accessory structures shall not exceed a total of 30% lot coverage
Maximum lot coverage	Other permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 35% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	Principal structures: 30 ft. from roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
Maximum structure height	Accessory structures: in no circumstance may an accessory structure exceed the height of the principal structure; if the principal structure is taller than 20 ft., the accessory structure may be a maximum of 20 ft.
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between heights of three and ten ft. above finish street level within 25 ft. of intersection of street right-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction over 30 inches high within ten ft. of street
Off-street parking requirements	See section 155.410 et seq.
Signs	See section 155.425 et seq.
Supplemental regulations	See section 155.370 et seq.; section 155.330 et seq.; section 155.355 et seq.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-8 ONE

AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.150.- Permitted uses.

R-8 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family and Two-family detached dwellings; (other than manufactured or mobile home)	88	Private household	2 for each dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, safety and public order, and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. gross area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, not including poultry and animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship: including religious education building, parsonage or parish house; off-street parking for members and visitors without pay, recreation facilities, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for motor vehicles open parking area for two motor vehicles per dwelling unit, may be used for one commercial vehicle up to one ton in capacity per dwelling unit;
(2) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance;
(3) Private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats, four months of age or older, with minimum 6-foot fence for exterior kennel;
(4) Private swimming pool, including deck; bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(5) Disaster shelter;
(6) Private garden; greenhouse; slathouse up to eight ft. high; or
(7) Private tennis; outdoor recreation; and picnic facilities.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.151. - Conditional uses.

R-8 Conditional Uses (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.152, for communication tower) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary services	1 space
(1) Structure enclosed by an appropriate security fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles or equipment permitted; and
(3) A landscaped strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along all exterior lot lines.
Cemetery, provided all following conditions are met:	6553	Cemetery	None
(1) Minimum one acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling except for caretaker;
(3) Front yard setback greater of 70 ft. from center of street or ten ft. from street right-of-way line; and
(4) Non-illuminated sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area or ten ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, residential construction, provided all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractors, single-family houses	1 for each 300 sq. ft. of office area
(1) Used in connection with construction on premises;
(2) Must not cause traffic congestion or nuisance; and
(3) For a term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided all following conditions are met:
(1) Conducted inside dwelling by resident family members;
(2) Utilizes not more than 25% of total dwelling floor area;
(3) No change in exterior appearance of dwelling;
(4) No outside display of products;
(5) No sale of products except those made on premises or consumables incidental to a service;
(6) Creates no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emission, traffic hazard, unsightly conditions or nuisance; and
(7) Activity is not visibly evident outside dwelling, except for a wall-mounted sign not over four sq. ft. in area.
For bed and breakfast inns, see special exceptions, section 155.152

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.152. - Special exceptions.

R-8 Special Exceptions (approved by board of zoning appeals after hearing)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	7992 7997	Golf courses, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location by Board; minimum: one for every 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus two for each golf hole
(1) Adequate off-street parking is provided;
(2) No building permitted except maintenance shed, clubhouse (including limited eating facility and pro shop), cart storage, restrooms, rain shelters and gate house;
(3) No building or parking facility within 300 ft. of a dwelling;
(4) Adequate provisions of access and traffic safety; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Private kindergarten or pre-school nursery, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	8211 8351	Kindergarten (with academic program); child day care services	1 for each employee, plus any additional drop-off and pick-up parking as determined by the board
(1) Applicable state regulations are met;
(2) Minimum 20,000 sq. ft. lot;
(3) Structures minimum of 25 ft. from residential property;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Clustered single-family development; provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	88	Private households	2 for each dwelling unit
(1) Detached single-family units on minimum of two acres;
(2) Not exceed density per entire tract;
(3) May exceed density per acre;
(4) Lot improvements per house may be waived;
(5) Zero interior lot line setback may be allowed; subdivision regulations are met;
(6) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(7) The use is compatible with the district.
Conversion of existing dwelling to bed and breakfast, with provisions outlined in section 155.375	7011	Bed and breakfast inn	Location set by board; minimum: one for each guest room plus two for resident innkeeper
Communication tower, provided that the provisions of section 155.355 et seq. are met	48	Communication	1 space
Public park or playground and recreation facilities including tennis court, swimming pool, golf course or other facilities provided the board of zoning appeals determines that this use is compatible with the district.	7992 7997 7999 8422	Golf club, nonmembership Golf clubs, membership Swimming clubs, membership Tennis clubs, membership Swimming pools, except membership Tennis clubs, nonmembership Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership Nature parks	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus four for each golf hole

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 2014.008, 10-27-2014)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.153. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in R-8 Districts.

Minimum residential lot area	8,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	8,000 sq. ft. for the first unit
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	2,500 sq. ft. for each additional unit
Maximum units per net acre	16 dwelling units
Minimum lot width at building line	70 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	25 ft. or average of existing setbacks from same street in same block in district, but not less than 20 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 12½ ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 25 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: combined side yard shall total ten ft. or 20% of lot width (whichever is less), provided however that no individual side yard shall be less than four ft. in width
Minimum side yard	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 15 ft.
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Maximum lot coverage	Residential units and their accessory structures shall not exceed a total of 30% lot coverage
Maximum lot coverage	Other permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 35% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	Principal structures: 30 ft. from roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
Maximum structure height	Accessory structures: in no circumstance may an accessory structure exceed the height of the principal structure; if the principal structure is taller than 20 ft., the accessory structure may be a maximum of 20 ft.
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between heights of three and ten ft. above finish street level within 25 ft. of intersection of street right-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction over 30 inches high within ten ft. of street
Off-street parking requirements	See section 155.410 et seq.
Signs	See section 155.425 et seq.
Supplemental regulations	See section 155.370 et seq.; section 155.330 et seq.; section 155.355 et seq.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.