Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-5 GENERAL

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.165.- Permitted uses.

R-5 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Space Required
Single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings (as defined in section 155.016)	88	Private households	1 for each dwelling unit
Government building facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 space per 200 ft. of gross floor area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture	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; and kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures.	8661	Religious organizations, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room
Recreational facilities, such as playground, tennis court, ballfield, swimming pool or golf course	7992 7997	Public and membership recreation services	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus two for each golf hole
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; and
(7) Private tennis; outdoor recreation and picnic facilities.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.166. - Conditional uses.

R-5 Conditional Uses (approved by the zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.167, 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.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, 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 must not cause traffic congestion or nuisance; and
(2) For term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Manufactured home on a single lot, occupied as residence on permanent foundation with underpinning, tied down, with mobile features removed			1 for each unit
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.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.167. - Special exceptions.

R-5 Special Exceptions (approved by the board of zoning appeals after hearing)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
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 square foot 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, plus any additional drop-off and pick-up parking as determined by the Board
(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;
(6) Subdivision regulations are met;
(7) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(8) The use is compatible with the district.
Communication towers, provided that the provisions of section 155.355 et seq. are met			1 space
Manufactured home park, see section 155.371

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.168. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in R-5 Districts.

Minimum land area (sq. ft.) per dwelling unit and maximum units per net acre for multi-family dwelling:
Multi-family	1 story		2 stories		3 stories
Unit type	Min. area	Units/ net acre	Min. area	Units/ net acre	Min. area	Units/ net acre
Efficiency (studio)	2,000	18	1,435	26	1,410	26
1 bedroom	2,000	18	1,775	21	1,625	23
2 bedroom	2,650	14	2,475	15	2,215	17
3 bedrooms	3,525	10	3,175	11	2,653	14
4 or more bedrooms	4,375	8	3,975	9	3,492	10
Minimum lot area	5,000 sq. ft. for first unit, plus minimum area for additional units required in the above table for minimum land area and maximum units per net acre
Minimum land area per single-family dwelling unit	5,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width at building line	60 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	25 ft. from street right-of-way line
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 12½ ft.
	Rear street on double frontage lot: 25 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: combined side yard of interior lot lines shall total 18 ft. or 20% of lot width (whichever is less), provided that no individual side yard shall be less than eight ft. in width
	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 15 ft. from interior rear lot line
	Accessory structure: five ft. from interior rear lot line
Maximum lot coverage	Permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 40% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	Principal structures: 35 ft. from roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
	Accessory structure: 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
	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.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-5 GENERAL

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.165.- Permitted uses.

R-5 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Space Required
Single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings (as defined in section 155.016)	88	Private households	1 for each dwelling unit
Government building facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 space per 200 ft. of gross floor area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture	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; and kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures.	8661	Religious organizations, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room
Recreational facilities, such as playground, tennis court, ballfield, swimming pool or golf course	7992 7997	Public and membership recreation services	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus two for each golf hole
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; and
(7) Private tennis; outdoor recreation and picnic facilities.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.166. - Conditional uses.

R-5 Conditional Uses (approved by the zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.167, 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.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, 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 must not cause traffic congestion or nuisance; and
(2) For term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Manufactured home on a single lot, occupied as residence on permanent foundation with underpinning, tied down, with mobile features removed			1 for each unit
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.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.167. - Special exceptions.

R-5 Special Exceptions (approved by the board of zoning appeals after hearing)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
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 square foot 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, plus any additional drop-off and pick-up parking as determined by the Board
(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;
(6) Subdivision regulations are met;
(7) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(8) The use is compatible with the district.
Communication towers, provided that the provisions of section 155.355 et seq. are met			1 space
Manufactured home park, see section 155.371

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.168. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in R-5 Districts.

Minimum land area (sq. ft.) per dwelling unit and maximum units per net acre for multi-family dwelling:
Multi-family	1 story		2 stories		3 stories
Unit type	Min. area	Units/ net acre	Min. area	Units/ net acre	Min. area	Units/ net acre
Efficiency (studio)	2,000	18	1,435	26	1,410	26
1 bedroom	2,000	18	1,775	21	1,625	23
2 bedroom	2,650	14	2,475	15	2,215	17
3 bedrooms	3,525	10	3,175	11	2,653	14
4 or more bedrooms	4,375	8	3,975	9	3,492	10
Minimum lot area	5,000 sq. ft. for first unit, plus minimum area for additional units required in the above table for minimum land area and maximum units per net acre
Minimum land area per single-family dwelling unit	5,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width at building line	60 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	25 ft. from street right-of-way line
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 12½ ft.
	Rear street on double frontage lot: 25 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: combined side yard of interior lot lines shall total 18 ft. or 20% of lot width (whichever is less), provided that no individual side yard shall be less than eight ft. in width
	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 15 ft. from interior rear lot line
	Accessory structure: five ft. from interior rear lot line
Maximum lot coverage	Permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 40% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	Principal structures: 35 ft. from roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
	Accessory structure: 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
	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.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-5 GENERAL

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.165.- Permitted uses.

R-5 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Space Required
Single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings (as defined in section 155.016)	88	Private households	1 for each dwelling unit
Government building facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 space per 200 ft. of gross floor area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture	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; and kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures.	8661	Religious organizations, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room
Recreational facilities, such as playground, tennis court, ballfield, swimming pool or golf course	7992 7997	Public and membership recreation services	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus two for each golf hole
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; and
(7) Private tennis; outdoor recreation and picnic facilities.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.166. - Conditional uses.

R-5 Conditional Uses (approved by the zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.167, 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.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, 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 must not cause traffic congestion or nuisance; and
(2) For term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Manufactured home on a single lot, occupied as residence on permanent foundation with underpinning, tied down, with mobile features removed			1 for each unit
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.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.167. - Special exceptions.

R-5 Special Exceptions (approved by the board of zoning appeals after hearing)	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
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 square foot 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, plus any additional drop-off and pick-up parking as determined by the Board
(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;
(6) Subdivision regulations are met;
(7) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(8) The use is compatible with the district.
Communication towers, provided that the provisions of section 155.355 et seq. are met			1 space
Manufactured home park, see section 155.371

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.168. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in R-5 Districts.

Minimum land area (sq. ft.) per dwelling unit and maximum units per net acre for multi-family dwelling:
Multi-family	1 story		2 stories		3 stories
Unit type	Min. area	Units/ net acre	Min. area	Units/ net acre	Min. area	Units/ net acre
Efficiency (studio)	2,000	18	1,435	26	1,410	26
1 bedroom	2,000	18	1,775	21	1,625	23
2 bedroom	2,650	14	2,475	15	2,215	17
3 bedrooms	3,525	10	3,175	11	2,653	14
4 or more bedrooms	4,375	8	3,975	9	3,492	10
Minimum lot area	5,000 sq. ft. for first unit, plus minimum area for additional units required in the above table for minimum land area and maximum units per net acre
Minimum land area per single-family dwelling unit	5,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width at building line	60 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	25 ft. from street right-of-way line
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 12½ ft.
	Rear street on double frontage lot: 25 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: combined side yard of interior lot lines shall total 18 ft. or 20% of lot width (whichever is less), provided that no individual side yard shall be less than eight ft. in width
	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 15 ft. from interior rear lot line
	Accessory structure: five ft. from interior rear lot line
Maximum lot coverage	Permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 40% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	Principal structures: 35 ft. from roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
	Accessory structure: 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
	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.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.