Blythewood City Zoning Code

D-1 DEVELOPMENT

DISTRICT

Sec. 155.285.- Permitted uses.

D-1 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture; including the keeping of poultry or animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Single-family dwelling	88	Private household	2 per dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. gross floor area
Neighborhood and community public park and recreational facilities, tennis court, swimming pool, ball field or golf course	7992	Golf club, nonmembership	1 per four patrons at maximum capacity
	>7997	Golf clubs, membership Swimming clubs, membership Tennis clubs, membership
	7999	Swimming pools, except membership Tennis clubs, nonmembership Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership
	8412	Historic and heritage sites
	8422	Nature parks
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for vehicles;
(2) Open parking are for two motor vehicles per dwelling unit may be used for one commercial vehicle up to one ton in capacity per dwelling unit;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment;
(4) Private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats with minimum six foot fence for exterior kennel;
(5) Private swimming pool, including deck, bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(6) Disaster shelter;
(7) Private garden; greenhouse; slathouse up to eight ft. high; and
(8) Private tennis, outdoor recreation and picnic facilities.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.286. - Conditional uses.

D-1 Conditional Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship, including religious education building, parsonage, or parish office, off-street parking for members and visitor without pay, and recreation facilities, provided all following conditions are met:	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	1 space for each four seats in main assembly room
(1) Use is conducted in a permanent structure; and
(2) Building setback 25 ft. from property.
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exception, section 155.287, for communication) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary sewer	1 space
(1) Structures are enclosed by an appropriate security fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation, or storage of vehicles or equipment is permitted; and
(3) A landscape strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along exterior lot lines.
Cemetery, provided all following conditions are met:	6553	Cemetery	None
(1) Minimum five acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling except caretaker;
(3) Front yard setback greater than 70 ft. from center of street or ten ft. from street right-of-way line; and
(4) Non-illuminating sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area to ten ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, provided that all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractor, 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 term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided all of the 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) Create no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emissions, 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 inn, see special exceptions, section 155.287.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.287. - Special exceptions.

D-1 special Exception (approved by the 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 7991	Golf course, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location set 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 permitted building or parking facility shall be within 300 ft. of a dwelling;
(4) Adequate provisions for 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:	8221 8351	Kindergarten (with academic program); child day care services	1 for each employee
(1) Applicable state regulations are met;
(2) Minimum 20,000 square foot lot;
(3) Structures minimum 25 ft. from residential property;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Cluster single-family development, provided that the board of zoning appeals determines:	88	Private household	2 for each dwelling unit
(1) Detached single-family units on minimum of two acres not exceed density per entire tract;
(2) May exceed density per acre;
(3) Lot requirements per house may be waived subdivision regulations are met;
(4) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(5) 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
Colleges, universities, and professional schools	822	Colleges, universities, professional schools	1 for each classroom and admin. office
Communication tower, see section 155.355 et seq.	48	Communication	1 space

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.288. - Regulations.

Minimum lot area	20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width at front building line	100 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	40 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 40 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 40 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal and accessory structures: 15 ft.
Minimum rear yard	Principal and accessory structures: 30 ft.
Maximum structure height	35 ft. to the roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between heights of 3 ft. and 10 ft. above finished street level within 25 ft. of intersection of street rights-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction over height of 30 inches with 10 ft. of street
Off-street parking area 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

D-1 DEVELOPMENT

DISTRICT

Sec. 155.285.- Permitted uses.

D-1 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture; including the keeping of poultry or animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Single-family dwelling	88	Private household	2 per dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. gross floor area
Neighborhood and community public park and recreational facilities, tennis court, swimming pool, ball field or golf course	7992	Golf club, nonmembership	1 per four patrons at maximum capacity
	>7997	Golf clubs, membership Swimming clubs, membership Tennis clubs, membership
	7999	Swimming pools, except membership Tennis clubs, nonmembership Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership
	8412	Historic and heritage sites
	8422	Nature parks
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for vehicles;
(2) Open parking are for two motor vehicles per dwelling unit may be used for one commercial vehicle up to one ton in capacity per dwelling unit;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment;
(4) Private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats with minimum six foot fence for exterior kennel;
(5) Private swimming pool, including deck, bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(6) Disaster shelter;
(7) Private garden; greenhouse; slathouse up to eight ft. high; and
(8) Private tennis, outdoor recreation and picnic facilities.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.286. - Conditional uses.

D-1 Conditional Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship, including religious education building, parsonage, or parish office, off-street parking for members and visitor without pay, and recreation facilities, provided all following conditions are met:	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	1 space for each four seats in main assembly room
(1) Use is conducted in a permanent structure; and
(2) Building setback 25 ft. from property.
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exception, section 155.287, for communication) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary sewer	1 space
(1) Structures are enclosed by an appropriate security fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation, or storage of vehicles or equipment is permitted; and
(3) A landscape strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along exterior lot lines.
Cemetery, provided all following conditions are met:	6553	Cemetery	None
(1) Minimum five acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling except caretaker;
(3) Front yard setback greater than 70 ft. from center of street or ten ft. from street right-of-way line; and
(4) Non-illuminating sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area to ten ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, provided that all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractor, 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 term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided all of the 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) Create no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emissions, 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 inn, see special exceptions, section 155.287.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.287. - Special exceptions.

D-1 special Exception (approved by the 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 7991	Golf course, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location set 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 permitted building or parking facility shall be within 300 ft. of a dwelling;
(4) Adequate provisions for 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:	8221 8351	Kindergarten (with academic program); child day care services	1 for each employee
(1) Applicable state regulations are met;
(2) Minimum 20,000 square foot lot;
(3) Structures minimum 25 ft. from residential property;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Cluster single-family development, provided that the board of zoning appeals determines:	88	Private household	2 for each dwelling unit
(1) Detached single-family units on minimum of two acres not exceed density per entire tract;
(2) May exceed density per acre;
(3) Lot requirements per house may be waived subdivision regulations are met;
(4) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(5) 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
Colleges, universities, and professional schools	822	Colleges, universities, professional schools	1 for each classroom and admin. office
Communication tower, see section 155.355 et seq.	48	Communication	1 space

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.288. - Regulations.

Minimum lot area	20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width at front building line	100 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	40 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 40 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 40 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal and accessory structures: 15 ft.
Minimum rear yard	Principal and accessory structures: 30 ft.
Maximum structure height	35 ft. to the roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between heights of 3 ft. and 10 ft. above finished street level within 25 ft. of intersection of street rights-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction over height of 30 inches with 10 ft. of street
Off-street parking area 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

D-1 DEVELOPMENT

DISTRICT

Sec. 155.285.- Permitted uses.

D-1 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture; including the keeping of poultry or animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Single-family dwelling	88	Private household	2 per dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. gross floor area
Neighborhood and community public park and recreational facilities, tennis court, swimming pool, ball field or golf course	7992	Golf club, nonmembership	1 per four patrons at maximum capacity
	>7997	Golf clubs, membership Swimming clubs, membership Tennis clubs, membership
	7999	Swimming pools, except membership Tennis clubs, nonmembership Tennis courts, outdoor and indoor operation of, nonmembership
	8412	Historic and heritage sites
	8422	Nature parks
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for vehicles;
(2) Open parking are for two motor vehicles per dwelling unit may be used for one commercial vehicle up to one ton in capacity per dwelling unit;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment;
(4) Private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats with minimum six foot fence for exterior kennel;
(5) Private swimming pool, including deck, bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(6) Disaster shelter;
(7) Private garden; greenhouse; slathouse up to eight ft. high; and
(8) Private tennis, outdoor recreation and picnic facilities.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.286. - Conditional uses.

D-1 Conditional Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship, including religious education building, parsonage, or parish office, off-street parking for members and visitor without pay, and recreation facilities, provided all following conditions are met:	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	1 space for each four seats in main assembly room
(1) Use is conducted in a permanent structure; and
(2) Building setback 25 ft. from property.
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exception, section 155.287, for communication) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary sewer	1 space
(1) Structures are enclosed by an appropriate security fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation, or storage of vehicles or equipment is permitted; and
(3) A landscape strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along exterior lot lines.
Cemetery, provided all following conditions are met:	6553	Cemetery	None
(1) Minimum five acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling except caretaker;
(3) Front yard setback greater than 70 ft. from center of street or ten ft. from street right-of-way line; and
(4) Non-illuminating sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area to ten ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, provided that all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractor, 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 term up to one year, may be renewed once.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided all of the 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) Create no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emissions, 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 inn, see special exceptions, section 155.287.

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.287. - Special exceptions.

D-1 special Exception (approved by the 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 7991	Golf course, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location set 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 permitted building or parking facility shall be within 300 ft. of a dwelling;
(4) Adequate provisions for 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:	8221 8351	Kindergarten (with academic program); child day care services	1 for each employee
(1) Applicable state regulations are met;
(2) Minimum 20,000 square foot lot;
(3) Structures minimum 25 ft. from residential property;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
Cluster single-family development, provided that the board of zoning appeals determines:	88	Private household	2 for each dwelling unit
(1) Detached single-family units on minimum of two acres not exceed density per entire tract;
(2) May exceed density per acre;
(3) Lot requirements per house may be waived subdivision regulations are met;
(4) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(5) 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
Colleges, universities, and professional schools	822	Colleges, universities, professional schools	1 for each classroom and admin. office
Communication tower, see section 155.355 et seq.	48	Communication	1 space

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.288. - Regulations.

Minimum lot area	20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit	20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width at front building line	100 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	40 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 40 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 40 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal and accessory structures: 15 ft.
Minimum rear yard	Principal and accessory structures: 30 ft.
Maximum structure height	35 ft. to the roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles and antennae)
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between heights of 3 ft. and 10 ft. above finished street level within 25 ft. of intersection of street rights-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction over height of 30 inches with 10 ft. of street
Off-street parking area 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.