Blythewood City Zoning Code

R-12 SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.090.- Permitted uses.

R-12 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwelling (other than mobile home or manufactured home)	88	Private households	2 per dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, not including the keeping of poultry or animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for vehicles;
(2) 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;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment; private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats, four months of age or older, with minimum six-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. 155.091. - Conditional uses.

R-12 CONDITIONAL USES (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	SIC Parking Spaces Required
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship, including religious education building, parsonage or parish office, off-street parking for members and visitors without pay, and recreation facilities, provided all following conditions are met:	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	one space for each four seats in main assembly room
(1) Use is conducted in a permanent structure;
(2) Minimum 20,000 square foot lot; and
(3) Building setback 25 ft. from residential property.
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.092, for communication tower) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary services	one 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 landscaped strip at least 5 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 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 to 10 ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, provided that all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractor, single-family houses	one for each 300 sq. ft. of office area
(1) Used in connections 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 percent 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 4 sq. ft. in area.
For bed and breakfast inn, see special exceptions, section 155.092

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.092. - Special exceptions.

R-12 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS (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:	799279 97	Golf courses, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location set by board; minimum: 1 for every 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus 2 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:	822183 51	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 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 households	two 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;
(4) Subdivision regulations are met;
(5) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(6) 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: 1 for each guest room plus 2 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	Golf club, nonmembership	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus 4 for each golf hole
	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
	8422	Nature parks

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.093. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in the R-12 districts.

Minimum lot area	12,000 sq. ft.
Minimum land area per dwelling unit	12,000 sq. ft.
Maximum dwelling units per net acre	3 dwelling units
Minimum lot width at front building line	75 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	30 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 30 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 30 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: 15 ft. from interior side lot line
	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
	Open carport: seven ft. from interior side lot line
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 25 ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: five ft. from interior rear lot line
Maximum lot coverage	Residential units and their accessory structures shall not exceed a total of 25% lot coverage; other permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 35% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	50 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 three ft. and ten 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 within ten 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

R-12 SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.090.- Permitted uses.

R-12 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwelling (other than mobile home or manufactured home)	88	Private households	2 per dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, not including the keeping of poultry or animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for vehicles;
(2) 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;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment; private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats, four months of age or older, with minimum six-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. 155.091. - Conditional uses.

R-12 CONDITIONAL USES (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	SIC Parking Spaces Required
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship, including religious education building, parsonage or parish office, off-street parking for members and visitors without pay, and recreation facilities, provided all following conditions are met:	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	one space for each four seats in main assembly room
(1) Use is conducted in a permanent structure;
(2) Minimum 20,000 square foot lot; and
(3) Building setback 25 ft. from residential property.
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.092, for communication tower) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary services	one 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 landscaped strip at least 5 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 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 to 10 ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, provided that all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractor, single-family houses	one for each 300 sq. ft. of office area
(1) Used in connections 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 percent 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 4 sq. ft. in area.
For bed and breakfast inn, see special exceptions, section 155.092

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.092. - Special exceptions.

R-12 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS (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:	799279 97	Golf courses, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location set by board; minimum: 1 for every 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus 2 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:	822183 51	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 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 households	two 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;
(4) Subdivision regulations are met;
(5) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(6) 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: 1 for each guest room plus 2 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	Golf club, nonmembership	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus 4 for each golf hole
	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
	8422	Nature parks

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.093. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in the R-12 districts.

Minimum lot area	12,000 sq. ft.
Minimum land area per dwelling unit	12,000 sq. ft.
Maximum dwelling units per net acre	3 dwelling units
Minimum lot width at front building line	75 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	30 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 30 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 30 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: 15 ft. from interior side lot line
	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
	Open carport: seven ft. from interior side lot line
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 25 ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: five ft. from interior rear lot line
Maximum lot coverage	Residential units and their accessory structures shall not exceed a total of 25% lot coverage; other permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 35% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	50 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 three ft. and ten 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 within ten 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

R-12 SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sec. 155.090.- Permitted uses.

R-12 Permitted Uses	SIC Code	SIC Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwelling (other than mobile home or manufactured home)	88	Private households	2 per dwelling unit
Government building or facility	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96	General government, justice, public order, safety, finance and the like	1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, not including the keeping of poultry or animals	01	Agricultural production, orchard, greenhouse, nursery	None
Accessory uses on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for vehicles;
(2) 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;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment; private kennel for not more than three dogs or three cats, four months of age or older, with minimum six-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. 155.091. - Conditional uses.

R-12 CONDITIONAL USES (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	SIC Code	SIC Description	SIC Parking Spaces Required
Church, synagogue, temple, or place of worship, including religious education building, parsonage or parish office, off-street parking for members and visitors without pay, and recreation facilities, provided all following conditions are met:	8661	Religious organization, churches and the like	one space for each four seats in main assembly room
(1) Use is conducted in a permanent structure;
(2) Minimum 20,000 square foot lot; and
(3) Building setback 25 ft. from residential property.
Public utility substation, water tower, (see special exceptions, section 155.092, for communication tower) provided all following conditions are met:	49	Electric, gas, water, sanitary services	one 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 landscaped strip at least 5 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 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 to 10 ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, provided that all following conditions are met:	1521	General contractor, single-family houses	one for each 300 sq. ft. of office area
(1) Used in connections 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 percent 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 4 sq. ft. in area.
For bed and breakfast inn, see special exceptions, section 155.092

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.092. - Special exceptions.

R-12 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS (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:	799279 97	Golf courses, public; golf courses, membership	Number and location set by board; minimum: 1 for every 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus 2 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:	822183 51	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 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 households	two 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;
(4) Subdivision regulations are met;
(5) Adequate provisions for access and traffic safety; and
(6) 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: 1 for each guest room plus 2 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	Golf club, nonmembership	1 per 200 sq. ft. of building area plus 4 for each golf hole
	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
	8422	Nature parks

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

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.093. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in the R-12 districts.

Minimum lot area	12,000 sq. ft.
Minimum land area per dwelling unit	12,000 sq. ft.
Maximum dwelling units per net acre	3 dwelling units
Minimum lot width at front building line	75 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	30 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Side street on corner lot: 30 ft.
Minimum setback from second street frontage	Rear street on double frontage lot: 30 ft.
Minimum side yard	Principal structure: 15 ft. from interior side lot line
	Accessory structure: same as principal structure
	Open carport: seven ft. from interior side lot line
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 25 ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: five ft. from interior rear lot line
Maximum lot coverage	Residential units and their accessory structures shall not exceed a total of 25% lot coverage; other permitted and permissible buildings and their accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of 35% lot coverage
Maximum structure height	50 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 three ft. and ten 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 within ten 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.