Blythewood City Zoning Code

RU RURAL

DISTRICT

Sec. 155.105.- Permitted uses.

Rural Permitted Uses	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwelling unit, including garage apartment on single lot (See conditional uses for manufactured homes)	814	Private households (See conditional uses for mobile or manufactured homes.)	2 for each unit
Agriculture, aquiculture, nurseries, livestock production, ranching, equestrian uses and forestry activities (except confined animal feeding - see special exception, section 155.107)	111	Crop production	None
	112 Except 112112 (confined animal feeding) 1122 (production hog and pig farms) and 1123 (poultry and egg production)	Animal production
	113	Forestry and logging
Roadside stands for sale of agricultural products	44523	Fruit and vegetable markets	1 per 150 sq. ft. of sales area
Neighborhood and community public park and recreational facilities, tennis court, swimming pool, ball field or golf course	712190	Nature parks	1 per four patrons at maximum capacity
	71211	Museums
	71212	Historical sites
	71391	Golf courses and country clubs
	N/A	Public recreational facilities
Bed and breakfast inn, tourist (guest) home	72119	Traveler accommodations	2 for owner plus one per guest room
Church, synagogue, temple or place of worship, including, religious education building, parsonage or parish house, off-street parking for members and visitors, recreation facilities, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures	8131	Religious organizations, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room, or one for each 150 sq. ft of gross floor area, whichever requires the least number of spaces
Civic and social clubs	8134	Civic and social organizations	1 per 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Accessory use on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for motor vehicle;
(2) Open parking area for motor vehicles may be used for one commercial vehicle of one ton or less per dwelling unit;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment;
(4) Barns, silos, outbuildings for agricultural uses and equipment;
(5) Private swimming pool, including deck, bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(6) Private garden; greenhouse; private tennis; outdoor recreation and picnic facilities; or
(7) Animal kennels per animal control Chapter 90.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.106. - Conditional uses.

RU Conditional Uses (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Elementary and secondary schools, colleges, arts, business, technical and trade schools providing that all the following conditions are met:	61	Educational services	2 per classroom or office, plus one for each four seats in senior high auditorium; kindergarten: one per employee, plus one off-street loading space; all other: one per 3-students' capacity
(1) The use is compatible with the district;	611	Elementary and secondary schools
(2) Type A (opaque screen/buffer) is required adjacent to a residential zoning;
(3) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic and impact on the district; and
(4) Exterior lighting directed inward and downward
Cemetery, provided all the following conditions are met:	81222	Cemetery only	None
(1) Minimum two acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling;
(3) Front yard setback 25 ft. from street right-of-way; and
(4) Non-illuminated sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area or eight ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, residential construction, provided all following conditions are met:	2332	Residential building construction	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.
Temporary or permanent housing for individuals or families employed in the operation of an agricultural enterprise which includes an acreage of at least 100 acres, provided the following conditions are met:	N/A		2 spaces per unit
(1) All structures are located at least 200 ft. from a public road;
(2) All structures shall have a minimum separation of at least 50 ft.; and
(3) All structures are at least 200 ft. from the property line.
Temporary Christmas tree sales, on vacant lot for a period not to exceed 45 days	N/A		None
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home on an individual lot provided all following conditions are met:
(1) Wheels are removed and unit is placed on a foundation complying with building code, and skirting compatible with the manufactured home, is installed;
(2) Unit is tied down for 80 mph wind resistance;
(3) All mobile features are removed;
(4) Two off-street parking spaces per unit are provided;
(5) Owner shall certify in writing that unit meets HUD minimum standards at the time the unit was built and will be maintained in compliance with those HUD standards;
(6) Failure to bring unit into compliance with HUD standards, at the time the unit was built, within 15 days after notice of deficiencies is a violations of these conditions subject to penalties provided by the Municipal Code;
(7) The roof of a multi-section manufactured home shall have no less than a nominal 3:12 pitch; and
(8) Each manufactured home shall have porches and/or stoops at all entrances to the home built in accordance with the International Building Code, latest adopted additions.
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home as emergency housing, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Temporary use may be permitted for 12 months while repairs are made to dwelling damaged by fire or natural disaster; and
(2) Permit may be extended for additional six months provided repairs are in progress and will be competed by expiration of 18 month period. No additional extension may be granted.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Conducted inside a dwelling or accessory building by resident family members with no more than two non-resident employees;
(2) Utilizes not more than 25% of total dwelling floor area, or occupy an accessory building;
(3) No change in exterior appearance of dwelling;
(4) No outside display of products;
(5) Creates no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emissions, traffic hazard, unsightly condition or nuisance; and
(6) Activity is not visibly evident outside dwelling, except for a wall-mounted non-illuminated nameplate not over two sq. ft. in area.
Water towers, wastewater transmission facilities and related or accessory structures proved each of the following conditions are met:
(1) Structures must be enclosed by a six foot high fence; and
(2) A landscaped strip of at least five feet in width must be planted and maintained along the perimeter of the fence enclosure visible from adjacent property or right-of-way. NAICS Code and descriptions shall be made to conform. One off street parking space shall be required.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.107. - Special exceptions.

RU Special Exceptions (approved by board of zoning appeals after hearing)	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Veterinary facilities and kennels, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	54194 81291	Veterinary services, pet care	1 space per 150 sq. ft. of gross service area or sales space
(1) Approvals shall be conditioned on the applicant receiving all state and federal approvals;
(2) Accessory structures that house animals and animals located outside are a minimum of 500 ft. from a property line;
(3) The use would not constitute a safety hazard or traffic hazard; and
(4) The use is not detrimental to adjacent land uses in the vicinity.
Public utilities, substation, (see section 155.355 et seq. for communication tower) provided all of the following conditions are met:	22112 2212 22131	Electric, gas, water, sanitary utilities	1 space
(1) Structures enclosed by six ft. fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles of equipment is permitted; and
(3) A landscaped strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along all exterior lines.
Government building or facility, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	922120 922160 621960	Police Fire Ambulance service	1 for every 200 sq. ft. of floor area
(1) Improvements are a minimum of 100 ft. from residential property lines;
(2) The use would not constitute a safety hazard or traffic hazard; and
(3) The use is not detrimental to adjacent land uses in the vicinity.
Pre-school nursery, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	8211 8351		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 line;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
(6) Within the existing permitted residential unit.
(7) Only one family child care home in a 1-mile radius of another family child care home.
(8) Family child care homes having a maximum capacity of up to six children, as designated by SC Dept. of Social Services.
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home that meets all HUD standards maybe used as a temporary residence by the owner of the property during the construction of a permanent residence, provided the zoning board of appeals makes the following findings:
(1) The applicant has a valid building permit issued by the Town of Blythewood for the construction of a permanent residence on the property;
(2) The building lot is of sufficient size to permit the location of the manufactured home in a way that both structures meet the minimum yard requirements;
(3) The manufactured home will be occupied by the owner of the property who is constructing the permanent residence;
(4) The proposed location does not adversely affect the neighborhood or the adjoining property owners;
(5) The board of appeals is satisfied that the permanent residence will be competed and occupied no later than two years from the date of the granting of the special exception; and
(6) The applicant will remove the manufactured home from the property within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent residence.
In addition to the above six requirements, the zoning board of appeals may attach other conditions as it deems appropriate to protect adjacent properties and the integrity of the neighborhood.
The zoning board of appeals may grant one six-month extension of the permit for the manufactured home if substantial progress has been made on the completion of the permanent residence.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 5.317, 5-19-2008; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.108. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in the Rural Districts.

Minimum lot area	Residential: one acre; for livestock, equestrian, ranching, and other animal uses; one additional acre per each animal unit (animal weighing 1000 or more pounds).
Minimum lot area	Other use: none, or as specified in conditions
Minimum lot width at front building line	150 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	For lots fronting on major streets shown on the transportation plan: 75 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	50 ft. from all other road rights-of-way
Minimum side yard	25 ft. from interior side lot line
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 25 ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: six ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum front, side and rear setback from animal shelters, barns and pens	50 ft. from property line
Minimum setback from preexisting animal shelters, barns and pens on adjacent property	100 ft. (not applicable to agricultural uses)
Maximum structure height	50 ft. to roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles, antennae, water tanks and towers and agricultural uses)
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between the heights of three ft. and ten ft. above finished street level within 25 ft. of intersection of road right-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction above the height of 30 inches within ten ft. of road
Off-street parking	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; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Blythewood City Zoning Code

RU RURAL

DISTRICT

Sec. 155.105.- Permitted uses.

Rural Permitted Uses	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwelling unit, including garage apartment on single lot (See conditional uses for manufactured homes)	814	Private households (See conditional uses for mobile or manufactured homes.)	2 for each unit
Agriculture, aquiculture, nurseries, livestock production, ranching, equestrian uses and forestry activities (except confined animal feeding - see special exception, section 155.107)	111	Crop production	None
	112 Except 112112 (confined animal feeding) 1122 (production hog and pig farms) and 1123 (poultry and egg production)	Animal production
	113	Forestry and logging
Roadside stands for sale of agricultural products	44523	Fruit and vegetable markets	1 per 150 sq. ft. of sales area
Neighborhood and community public park and recreational facilities, tennis court, swimming pool, ball field or golf course	712190	Nature parks	1 per four patrons at maximum capacity
	71211	Museums
	71212	Historical sites
	71391	Golf courses and country clubs
	N/A	Public recreational facilities
Bed and breakfast inn, tourist (guest) home	72119	Traveler accommodations	2 for owner plus one per guest room
Church, synagogue, temple or place of worship, including, religious education building, parsonage or parish house, off-street parking for members and visitors, recreation facilities, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures	8131	Religious organizations, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room, or one for each 150 sq. ft of gross floor area, whichever requires the least number of spaces
Civic and social clubs	8134	Civic and social organizations	1 per 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Accessory use on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for motor vehicle;
(2) Open parking area for motor vehicles may be used for one commercial vehicle of one ton or less per dwelling unit;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment;
(4) Barns, silos, outbuildings for agricultural uses and equipment;
(5) Private swimming pool, including deck, bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(6) Private garden; greenhouse; private tennis; outdoor recreation and picnic facilities; or
(7) Animal kennels per animal control Chapter 90.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.106. - Conditional uses.

RU Conditional Uses (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Elementary and secondary schools, colleges, arts, business, technical and trade schools providing that all the following conditions are met:	61	Educational services	2 per classroom or office, plus one for each four seats in senior high auditorium; kindergarten: one per employee, plus one off-street loading space; all other: one per 3-students' capacity
(1) The use is compatible with the district;	611	Elementary and secondary schools
(2) Type A (opaque screen/buffer) is required adjacent to a residential zoning;
(3) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic and impact on the district; and
(4) Exterior lighting directed inward and downward
Cemetery, provided all the following conditions are met:	81222	Cemetery only	None
(1) Minimum two acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling;
(3) Front yard setback 25 ft. from street right-of-way; and
(4) Non-illuminated sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area or eight ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, residential construction, provided all following conditions are met:	2332	Residential building construction	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.
Temporary or permanent housing for individuals or families employed in the operation of an agricultural enterprise which includes an acreage of at least 100 acres, provided the following conditions are met:	N/A		2 spaces per unit
(1) All structures are located at least 200 ft. from a public road;
(2) All structures shall have a minimum separation of at least 50 ft.; and
(3) All structures are at least 200 ft. from the property line.
Temporary Christmas tree sales, on vacant lot for a period not to exceed 45 days	N/A		None
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home on an individual lot provided all following conditions are met:
(1) Wheels are removed and unit is placed on a foundation complying with building code, and skirting compatible with the manufactured home, is installed;
(2) Unit is tied down for 80 mph wind resistance;
(3) All mobile features are removed;
(4) Two off-street parking spaces per unit are provided;
(5) Owner shall certify in writing that unit meets HUD minimum standards at the time the unit was built and will be maintained in compliance with those HUD standards;
(6) Failure to bring unit into compliance with HUD standards, at the time the unit was built, within 15 days after notice of deficiencies is a violations of these conditions subject to penalties provided by the Municipal Code;
(7) The roof of a multi-section manufactured home shall have no less than a nominal 3:12 pitch; and
(8) Each manufactured home shall have porches and/or stoops at all entrances to the home built in accordance with the International Building Code, latest adopted additions.
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home as emergency housing, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Temporary use may be permitted for 12 months while repairs are made to dwelling damaged by fire or natural disaster; and
(2) Permit may be extended for additional six months provided repairs are in progress and will be competed by expiration of 18 month period. No additional extension may be granted.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Conducted inside a dwelling or accessory building by resident family members with no more than two non-resident employees;
(2) Utilizes not more than 25% of total dwelling floor area, or occupy an accessory building;
(3) No change in exterior appearance of dwelling;
(4) No outside display of products;
(5) Creates no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emissions, traffic hazard, unsightly condition or nuisance; and
(6) Activity is not visibly evident outside dwelling, except for a wall-mounted non-illuminated nameplate not over two sq. ft. in area.
Water towers, wastewater transmission facilities and related or accessory structures proved each of the following conditions are met:
(1) Structures must be enclosed by a six foot high fence; and
(2) A landscaped strip of at least five feet in width must be planted and maintained along the perimeter of the fence enclosure visible from adjacent property or right-of-way. NAICS Code and descriptions shall be made to conform. One off street parking space shall be required.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.107. - Special exceptions.

RU Special Exceptions (approved by board of zoning appeals after hearing)	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Veterinary facilities and kennels, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	54194 81291	Veterinary services, pet care	1 space per 150 sq. ft. of gross service area or sales space
(1) Approvals shall be conditioned on the applicant receiving all state and federal approvals;
(2) Accessory structures that house animals and animals located outside are a minimum of 500 ft. from a property line;
(3) The use would not constitute a safety hazard or traffic hazard; and
(4) The use is not detrimental to adjacent land uses in the vicinity.
Public utilities, substation, (see section 155.355 et seq. for communication tower) provided all of the following conditions are met:	22112 2212 22131	Electric, gas, water, sanitary utilities	1 space
(1) Structures enclosed by six ft. fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles of equipment is permitted; and
(3) A landscaped strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along all exterior lines.
Government building or facility, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	922120 922160 621960	Police Fire Ambulance service	1 for every 200 sq. ft. of floor area
(1) Improvements are a minimum of 100 ft. from residential property lines;
(2) The use would not constitute a safety hazard or traffic hazard; and
(3) The use is not detrimental to adjacent land uses in the vicinity.
Pre-school nursery, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	8211 8351		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 line;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
(6) Within the existing permitted residential unit.
(7) Only one family child care home in a 1-mile radius of another family child care home.
(8) Family child care homes having a maximum capacity of up to six children, as designated by SC Dept. of Social Services.
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home that meets all HUD standards maybe used as a temporary residence by the owner of the property during the construction of a permanent residence, provided the zoning board of appeals makes the following findings:
(1) The applicant has a valid building permit issued by the Town of Blythewood for the construction of a permanent residence on the property;
(2) The building lot is of sufficient size to permit the location of the manufactured home in a way that both structures meet the minimum yard requirements;
(3) The manufactured home will be occupied by the owner of the property who is constructing the permanent residence;
(4) The proposed location does not adversely affect the neighborhood or the adjoining property owners;
(5) The board of appeals is satisfied that the permanent residence will be competed and occupied no later than two years from the date of the granting of the special exception; and
(6) The applicant will remove the manufactured home from the property within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent residence.
In addition to the above six requirements, the zoning board of appeals may attach other conditions as it deems appropriate to protect adjacent properties and the integrity of the neighborhood.
The zoning board of appeals may grant one six-month extension of the permit for the manufactured home if substantial progress has been made on the completion of the permanent residence.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 5.317, 5-19-2008; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.108. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in the Rural Districts.

Minimum lot area	Residential: one acre; for livestock, equestrian, ranching, and other animal uses; one additional acre per each animal unit (animal weighing 1000 or more pounds).
Minimum lot area	Other use: none, or as specified in conditions
Minimum lot width at front building line	150 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	For lots fronting on major streets shown on the transportation plan: 75 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	50 ft. from all other road rights-of-way
Minimum side yard	25 ft. from interior side lot line
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 25 ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: six ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum front, side and rear setback from animal shelters, barns and pens	50 ft. from property line
Minimum setback from preexisting animal shelters, barns and pens on adjacent property	100 ft. (not applicable to agricultural uses)
Maximum structure height	50 ft. to roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles, antennae, water tanks and towers and agricultural uses)
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between the heights of three ft. and ten ft. above finished street level within 25 ft. of intersection of road right-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction above the height of 30 inches within ten ft. of road
Off-street parking	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; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Blythewood City Zoning Code

RU RURAL

DISTRICT

Sec. 155.105.- Permitted uses.

Rural Permitted Uses	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwelling unit, including garage apartment on single lot (See conditional uses for manufactured homes)	814	Private households (See conditional uses for mobile or manufactured homes.)	2 for each unit
Agriculture, aquiculture, nurseries, livestock production, ranching, equestrian uses and forestry activities (except confined animal feeding - see special exception, section 155.107)	111	Crop production	None
	112 Except 112112 (confined animal feeding) 1122 (production hog and pig farms) and 1123 (poultry and egg production)	Animal production
	113	Forestry and logging
Roadside stands for sale of agricultural products	44523	Fruit and vegetable markets	1 per 150 sq. ft. of sales area
Neighborhood and community public park and recreational facilities, tennis court, swimming pool, ball field or golf course	712190	Nature parks	1 per four patrons at maximum capacity
	71211	Museums
	71212	Historical sites
	71391	Golf courses and country clubs
	N/A	Public recreational facilities
Bed and breakfast inn, tourist (guest) home	72119	Traveler accommodations	2 for owner plus one per guest room
Church, synagogue, temple or place of worship, including, religious education building, parsonage or parish house, off-street parking for members and visitors, recreation facilities, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, in permanent structures	8131	Religious organizations, churches and the like	1 for each four seats in main assembly room, or one for each 150 sq. ft of gross floor area, whichever requires the least number of spaces
Civic and social clubs	8134	Civic and social organizations	1 per 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Accessory use on same lot with principal use, as follows:
(1) Private garage for motor vehicle;
(2) Open parking area for motor vehicles may be used for one commercial vehicle of one ton or less per dwelling unit;
(3) Shed for storage of building or lot maintenance equipment;
(4) Barns, silos, outbuildings for agricultural uses and equipment;
(5) Private swimming pool, including deck, bath house or cabana; boat dock;
(6) Private garden; greenhouse; private tennis; outdoor recreation and picnic facilities; or
(7) Animal kennels per animal control Chapter 90.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.106. - Conditional uses.

RU Conditional Uses (approved by zoning administrator if all conditions are met)	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Elementary and secondary schools, colleges, arts, business, technical and trade schools providing that all the following conditions are met:	61	Educational services	2 per classroom or office, plus one for each four seats in senior high auditorium; kindergarten: one per employee, plus one off-street loading space; all other: one per 3-students' capacity
(1) The use is compatible with the district;	611	Elementary and secondary schools
(2) Type A (opaque screen/buffer) is required adjacent to a residential zoning;
(3) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic and impact on the district; and
(4) Exterior lighting directed inward and downward
Cemetery, provided all the following conditions are met:	81222	Cemetery only	None
(1) Minimum two acre lot;
(2) No crematorium or dwelling;
(3) Front yard setback 25 ft. from street right-of-way; and
(4) Non-illuminated sign not over 30 sq. ft. in area or eight ft. in height.
Temporary contractor office and equipment shed, residential construction, provided all following conditions are met:	2332	Residential building construction	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.
Temporary or permanent housing for individuals or families employed in the operation of an agricultural enterprise which includes an acreage of at least 100 acres, provided the following conditions are met:	N/A		2 spaces per unit
(1) All structures are located at least 200 ft. from a public road;
(2) All structures shall have a minimum separation of at least 50 ft.; and
(3) All structures are at least 200 ft. from the property line.
Temporary Christmas tree sales, on vacant lot for a period not to exceed 45 days	N/A		None
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home on an individual lot provided all following conditions are met:
(1) Wheels are removed and unit is placed on a foundation complying with building code, and skirting compatible with the manufactured home, is installed;
(2) Unit is tied down for 80 mph wind resistance;
(3) All mobile features are removed;
(4) Two off-street parking spaces per unit are provided;
(5) Owner shall certify in writing that unit meets HUD minimum standards at the time the unit was built and will be maintained in compliance with those HUD standards;
(6) Failure to bring unit into compliance with HUD standards, at the time the unit was built, within 15 days after notice of deficiencies is a violations of these conditions subject to penalties provided by the Municipal Code;
(7) The roof of a multi-section manufactured home shall have no less than a nominal 3:12 pitch; and
(8) Each manufactured home shall have porches and/or stoops at all entrances to the home built in accordance with the International Building Code, latest adopted additions.
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home as emergency housing, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Temporary use may be permitted for 12 months while repairs are made to dwelling damaged by fire or natural disaster; and
(2) Permit may be extended for additional six months provided repairs are in progress and will be competed by expiration of 18 month period. No additional extension may be granted.
Customary home occupation in single-family dwelling, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) Conducted inside a dwelling or accessory building by resident family members with no more than two non-resident employees;
(2) Utilizes not more than 25% of total dwelling floor area, or occupy an accessory building;
(3) No change in exterior appearance of dwelling;
(4) No outside display of products;
(5) Creates no health or safety hazard, noise, offensive emissions, traffic hazard, unsightly condition or nuisance; and
(6) Activity is not visibly evident outside dwelling, except for a wall-mounted non-illuminated nameplate not over two sq. ft. in area.
Water towers, wastewater transmission facilities and related or accessory structures proved each of the following conditions are met:
(1) Structures must be enclosed by a six foot high fence; and
(2) A landscaped strip of at least five feet in width must be planted and maintained along the perimeter of the fence enclosure visible from adjacent property or right-of-way. NAICS Code and descriptions shall be made to conform. One off street parking space shall be required.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.107. - Special exceptions.

RU Special Exceptions (approved by board of zoning appeals after hearing)	NAICS Code	NAICS Description	Parking Spaces Required
Veterinary facilities and kennels, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	54194 81291	Veterinary services, pet care	1 space per 150 sq. ft. of gross service area or sales space
(1) Approvals shall be conditioned on the applicant receiving all state and federal approvals;
(2) Accessory structures that house animals and animals located outside are a minimum of 500 ft. from a property line;
(3) The use would not constitute a safety hazard or traffic hazard; and
(4) The use is not detrimental to adjacent land uses in the vicinity.
Public utilities, substation, (see section 155.355 et seq. for communication tower) provided all of the following conditions are met:	22112 2212 22131	Electric, gas, water, sanitary utilities	1 space
(1) Structures enclosed by six ft. fence;
(2) No office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles of equipment is permitted; and
(3) A landscaped strip at least five ft. wide is planted and maintained along all exterior lines.
Government building or facility, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	922120 922160 621960	Police Fire Ambulance service	1 for every 200 sq. ft. of floor area
(1) Improvements are a minimum of 100 ft. from residential property lines;
(2) The use would not constitute a safety hazard or traffic hazard; and
(3) The use is not detrimental to adjacent land uses in the vicinity.
Pre-school nursery, provided the board of zoning appeals determines:	8211 8351		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 line;
(4) Conditions imposed for safety, traffic, impact on district; and
(5) The use is compatible with the district.
(6) Within the existing permitted residential unit.
(7) Only one family child care home in a 1-mile radius of another family child care home.
(8) Family child care homes having a maximum capacity of up to six children, as designated by SC Dept. of Social Services.
Single wide or multi-section manufactured home that meets all HUD standards maybe used as a temporary residence by the owner of the property during the construction of a permanent residence, provided the zoning board of appeals makes the following findings:
(1) The applicant has a valid building permit issued by the Town of Blythewood for the construction of a permanent residence on the property;
(2) The building lot is of sufficient size to permit the location of the manufactured home in a way that both structures meet the minimum yard requirements;
(3) The manufactured home will be occupied by the owner of the property who is constructing the permanent residence;
(4) The proposed location does not adversely affect the neighborhood or the adjoining property owners;
(5) The board of appeals is satisfied that the permanent residence will be competed and occupied no later than two years from the date of the granting of the special exception; and
(6) The applicant will remove the manufactured home from the property within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the permanent residence.
In addition to the above six requirements, the zoning board of appeals may attach other conditions as it deems appropriate to protect adjacent properties and the integrity of the neighborhood.
The zoning board of appeals may grant one six-month extension of the permit for the manufactured home if substantial progress has been made on the completion of the permanent residence.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 5.317, 5-19-2008; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

Sec. 155.108. - Regulations.

The following regulations apply to all uses in the Rural Districts.

Minimum lot area	Residential: one acre; for livestock, equestrian, ranching, and other animal uses; one additional acre per each animal unit (animal weighing 1000 or more pounds).
Minimum lot area	Other use: none, or as specified in conditions
Minimum lot width at front building line	150 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	For lots fronting on major streets shown on the transportation plan: 75 ft.
Minimum front yard depth	50 ft. from all other road rights-of-way
Minimum side yard	25 ft. from interior side lot line
Minimum rear yard	Principal structure: 25 ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum rear yard	Accessory structure: six ft. from interior rear lot line
Minimum front, side and rear setback from animal shelters, barns and pens	50 ft. from property line
Minimum setback from preexisting animal shelters, barns and pens on adjacent property	100 ft. (not applicable to agricultural uses)
Maximum structure height	50 ft. to roof line (not applicable to church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, utility and communication towers, chimneys, flag poles, antennae, water tanks and towers and agricultural uses)
Visibility requirements	Corner lot: no obstruction between the heights of three ft. and ten ft. above finished street level within 25 ft. of intersection of road right-of-way lines
Visibility requirements	Private drive: no obstruction above the height of 30 inches within ten ft. of road
Off-street parking	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; Ord. No. 5.285, 5-23-2005; Ord. No. 10.039, 12-20-2010)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.