12-400: PURPOSE:

12-410: INTERPRETATION OF TABLES:

12-411: DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS; FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL/FORESTRY AND RURAL ZONES:

12-412: DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS; SUBURBAN, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RURAL SERVICE CENTER, RECREATION AND ALPINE VILLAGE ZONES:

12-420: GENERAL STANDARDS:

12-421: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ALL USES:

12-430: PURPOSE:

12-431: PARKING STANDARDS:

12-432: MINIMUM OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS:

12-433: PARKING LOT PATHWAY STANDARDS:

12-434: PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING STANDARDS:

12-440: PURPOSE:

12-441: GENERAL STANDARDS:

12-442: ILLUMINATION STANDARDS:

12-443: SIGN STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES IN COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, RECREATION, ALPINE VILLAGE, AND RURAL SERVICE CENTER ZONE DISTRICTS:

   A.   Not more than two (2) signs may be installed to identify a business, service, product, person, accommodation or activity. Businesses located on street corners may use up to three (3) signs.

   B.   Table 4-4 of this section provides dimensional standards for freestanding signs.

   TABLE 4-4

   DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS

 

	Type Of Frontage Road
	State Highway With Speed Limit Posted 55 Miles Per Hour Or More	All Other State Highways	All Other Roads
Maximum height, measured at grade	10 feet	8 feet	8 feet
Maximum area	64 square feet	50 square feet	40 square feet
Minimum separation of freestanding signs along a street (includes neighboring property)	150 feet	150 feet	100 feet
Landscaping	1 square foot of landscaping around base per sign area per each 0.5 square foot of sign area (see subchapter 4.6 of this chapter for other applicable landscaping standards). A rock or masonry base or other natural landscape materials may be substituted as approved by the planning director.

 

 

   C.   Building mounted signs shall not project above the eaves line or parapet wall of the building to which it is affixed.

   D.   Moving, rotating or flashing signs, or parts thereof, are prohibited, with the exception of time and temperature displays.

   E.   Portable or sandwich board signs are prohibited.

   F.   Should any sign not comply with regulations, or be unsafe to property or persons, the owner shall, upon receipt of notice from the planning director, conform with regulations, put the sign in safe and secure condition or remove the sign at once. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-450: PURPOSE:

12-451: APPLICABILITY:

12-452: SITE AND BUILDING PLANS:

12-453: STANDARDS:

   A.   Sidewalk/Pathway Standards: Provide a sidewalk or pathway paralleling or nearly paralleling the street along the front edge of the property for all new developments and any building addition where the value of the addition equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the existing structure and/or site improvements as determined by the Bonner County assessor's office over any five (5) year time period. The sidewalk/pathway may be built within the public right of way (where authorized by the applicable agency) or on private property and shall be at least six feet (6') in width (except where greater widths are specifically set forth in the Bonner County trails plan). Where the sidewalk/pathway is provided on private property, an easement at least fifteen feet (15') in width allowing for public access is encouraged. For subdivisions in applicable zoning districts, the easement shall be noted on the plat, and the sidewalk/pathway constructed prior to final plat approval. The sidewalk/pathway shall be constructed with an all weather surface per specifications in the Bonner County trails plan or as approved by the planning director. The planning director may grant an exception to the above requirement if the following criteria are met, as determined by the planning director:

      1.   Adjacent property or properties along the applicable street frontage are not zoned for commercial uses.

      2.   For sites with multiple buildings fronting the street, a pathway along the street linking the two (2) buildings shall be required, but trail connections to the adjacent properties will not be required where subsection A1 of this section is applicable.

      3.   Sites at the end of dead end road where pedestrian connections beyond the road are not possible or desirable.

For all exceptions above, except subsection A3 of this section, the development shall be positioned in a way that allows for trail construction along the front edge of the property (or within the right of way adjacent to the front property line) in the future.

   B.   Pedestrian Connections: Provide walkways connecting all on site commercial and multi-family buildings with each other and the street for all new developments and any building additions where the value of the additions equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the existing structure and/or site improvements as determined by the Bonner County assessor's office over any five (5) year time period. For other additions or improvements, pathways shall be provided to connect any new structures with existing structures, as determined by the planning director. Buildings/uses where little or no pedestrian traffic is anticipated may be exempted from this requirement. Walkways must be clearly delineated from vehicular access and other areas by curbs, landscaping, or other elements as approved by the planning director. Walkways shall be at least four feet (4') in width or wider where greater pedestrian activity is anticipated. The pathways shall be constructed with an all weather surface.

   C.   Parking Lot Pathways: Large new or expansion of existing developments must provide specially marked or paved walkways through parking lots. Specifically, walkways should be provided every four (4) rows and a maximum distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') shall be maintained between paths. Parking lots less than one hundred fifty feet (150') wide or long are exempt from this requirement. Pathways must be at least five feet (5') in width and constructed with an all weather surface. The pathway must be separated from vehicular traffic by an elevation change, change in surface material or color, or other treatments as approved by the planning director. Where possible, the pathways shall be aligned to connect with major building entries or other destinations. The pathways shall conform to the minimum Americans with disabilities act (ADA) requirements as established by the federal government.

   D.   Parking Location Guidelines: New developments are encouraged to locate parking areas to the side or rear of buildings. For large sites (more than 2 acres), developments are encouraged to limit parking areas to no more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot frontage (other areas may be buildings and/or open space). Developments that meet these guidelines qualify for all of the following:

      1.   Landscaping buffers between any parking lot and a street may be reduced by fifty percent (50%) in width.

      2.   Minimum front yard requirements may be reduced by fifty percent (50%).

      3.   Setbacks for freestanding signs may be reduced to five feet (5').

   E.   Main Building Entry Standards For Commercial Uses: Weather protection at least four feet (4') deep shall be provided over all building entries. Accessory building entrances, service only entrances and secondary residence entrances are exempted from this requirement. Building entry standards are strongly recommended for industrial uses.

FIGURE 4.2
ILLUSTRATING DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

 

   F.   Lighting Standards:

      1.   Lighting shall be directed downward to the intended area to be lighted. All exterior lighting fixtures shall incorporate cutoff shields to prevent spillover into residential areas. Broadcast lighting fixtures that project lighting outward rather than downward are discouraged. Outdoor lighting shall be arranged so that the light is directed downward and away from adjoining properties. Temporary high intensity construction lights should be oriented so as to reduce or eliminate glare onto adjoining properties.

      2.   Freestanding light fixtures shall be limited to fourteen feet (14') in height.

      3.   Vehicular roadway and highway lighting shall be subject to the county requirements.

      4.   Mercury vapor light fixtures are prohibited.

      5.   When using decorative miniature lighting strings, bulbs larger than eleven (11) watts each shall not be used. Low wattage, light emitting diode devices and other lighting that reduces electrical use is encouraged.

      6.   Backlit awnings are prohibited.

The above lighting standards are encouraged for single- family uses in all zones.

   G.   Blank Wall Treatment Standards: Untreated "blank walls", as defined in section 12-802 of this title, adjacent to a street or customer/resident parking areas are prohibited. The intent is to add visual character of commercial and multi-family areas and add visual interest. Proposed methods to treat blank walls shall be submitted at the time of building location permit or building permit and shall include one or more of the following:

      1.   Transparent windows or doors.

      2.   Display windows.

      3.   Landscaped bed at least five feet (5') wide in front of the wall with planting materials sufficient to obscure at least fifty percent (50%) of the wall surface within three (3) years.

      4.   A vertical trellis in front of the wall with climbing vines or other plant materials. The trellis must be of sufficient size to enable plant materials to cover at least fifty percent (50%) of the wall surface within three (3) years.

      5.   Special architectural design features and/or use of materials that add visual interest and mitigates the visual impact of a blank wall. Developers are encouraged to incorporate landscaping elements in front of portions of the wall.

      6.   Other methods that add visual interest and mitigate the visual impact of a blank wall as approved by the planning director.

For blank walls that are longer than one hundred feet (100'), a combination of treatments are encouraged to add visual interest to commercial and multi-family areas.

FIGURE 4.3
BLANK WALL AND EXAMPLE BLANK WALL TREATMENT

 

   H.   Maximum Building Width: For all building facades adjacent to a street or customer/resident parking areas, the maximum building width shall be one hundred twenty feet (120'). The planning director may grant exceptions to the maximum building width, provided the building design complies with the following options:

      1.   The building features vertical building modulation so that it reduces the perceived scale of the building or makes it appear that it is two (2) separate buildings. To achieve this, the depth of vertical modulation must be at least twenty feet (20') and the width of the vertical modulation must be at least thirty feet (30'). Two (2) examples of how this is achieved is illustrated in figure 4-4 of this section.

      2.   Other treatments that successfully reduce the perceived scale of the building or make it appear that it is two (2) separate buildings as per the planning director. Examples include articulation techniques (repeating window patterns, changes in building materials or architectural detailing, or roofline modulation) that break the scale of the building down into components that are less than one hundred twenty feet (120') in width.

FIGURE 4-4
MAXIMUM FACADE WIDTH STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS

 

   I.   Recreational Space For Multi-Family Developments: Multi-family developments featuring more than four (4) dwelling units shall provide at least two hundred fifty (250) square feet of on site recreational space per dwelling unit. Examples of on site recreational space include landscaped courtyards, centralized lawn areas that can be used for informal recreational activities, common or private decks or balconies, or children's play areas. Such space shall be located, designed and maintained per the following:

      1.   Space shall be placed in a dedicated recreation tract or area if developed in conjunction with a planned unit development or subdivision.

      2.   Space shall be maintained by the landowner, homeowners' association, or other incorporated organization or private organization formed to provide long term care of the recreational space.

      3.   Space shall be centrally located in an area that is visible from two (2) or more of the proposed dwelling units.

      4.   Space contains physical conditions that allow for active and passive recreation. For example, slopes should generally be less than five percent (5%), soils and hydrological conditions should be compatible with desired active and passive recreational activities.

      5.   Space shall have no dimension less than thirty feet (30') except for trail segments and balconies.

      6.   Balconies and private decks may qualify for up to fifty percent (50%) of the required recreational space.

      7.   Required setback areas shall not be counted as on site recreational space unless the planning director finds that the design of the space will be usable for active and/or passive recreational activities.

      8.   Space shall feature landscaping and other amenities to make the area usable for active and/or passive recreational activities.

      9.   Large developments are encouraged to provide a range of activities that accommodate a range of age groups.

Exceptions: Developments in the alpine village district shall be exempted from these requirements. Also, developments in conservation subdivisions, where indicated on the final plat, may use common open space to meet these requirements where the applicant can successfully demonstrate that the design of the common open space will meet the recreational needs of residents.

   J.   Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage of commercial and industrial materials:

      1.   Will be screened from view from any existing adjoining residence or residential zoned area, whether or not such property is separated by an alley or street per landscaping standards in subchapter 4.6 of this chapter.

      2.   Will not be located in any front yard setback.

   K.   Solid Waste, Recycling Collection Areas: All solid waste and recycling collection areas for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses:

      1.   Shall be located to minimize visibility from the public and adjacent nonindustrial uses. Service elements should generally be concentrated and located where they are designed for easy access by service vehicles and for convenient access by tenants.

      2.   When visible from a street or resident/customer parking area, the receptacles shall be enclosed on at least three (3) sides by a solid wall or fence of at least six feet (6') in height, or within an enclosed building. Screen fences should be made of masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some combination of the three (3). The use of chainlink, plastic or wire fencing is prohibited.

      3.   Shall be animalproofed. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-454: COMPLETION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS:

12-460: PURPOSE:

12-461: APPLICABILITY:

12-462: LANDSCAPING PLAN REQUIRED:

12-463: LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:

12-464: LANDSCAPING TYPES:

   A.   Type A: Landscape type A (evergreen screen) standards:

      1.   For landscaping strips ten feet (10') to fifteen feet (15') wide, trees, shrubs and ground covers per the standards below to result in a total covering of the landscape strip:

         a.   At least one row of evergreen trees, minimum six feet (6') in height and fifteen feet (15') maximum separation.

         b.   Permitted evergreen tree species are those with the ability to develop a minimum branching width of eight feet (8') within five (5) years.

         c.   Shrubs at a rate of one shrub per twenty (20) square feet of landscaped area. Shrubs shall have a minimum container size of two (2) gallons at the time of installation and have a mature height between three feet (3') and four feet (4').

         d.   Ground cover.

      2.   For landscaping strips wider than fifteen feet (15'), trees, shrubs and ground covers per the standards below to result in a total covering of the landscape strip:

         a.   A minimum of one evergreen tree at least six feet (6') in height for every two hundred twenty five (225) square feet arranged in a manner to obstruct views into the property.

         b.   Permitted evergreen tree species are those with the ability to develop a minimum branching width of eight feet (8') within five (5) years.

         c.   Shrubs and ground cover as required in subsection A1 of this section.

FIGURE 4-5

 

   B.   Type B: Landscape type B (mixed buffer) standards:

      1.   For landscaping strips less than fifteen feet (15') wide, trees, shrubs and ground covers per the standards below to result in a total covering of the landscape strip:

         a.   Informal groupings of evergreen (minimum 6 feet in height) and/or deciduous. Deciduous trees shall be a minimum two inch (2") caliper as measured four feet (4') from the root ball at the time of planting. At least fifty percent (50%) of the trees must be evergreen. Trees to be spaced at an average of twenty feet (20') on center, but may be grouped in asymmetrical arrangements.

         b.   Permitted tree species are those with the ability to develop a minimum branching width of eight feet (8') within five (5) years.

         c.   Shrubs at a rate of one shrub per twenty (20) square feet of landscaped area. Shrubs shall have a minimum container size of two (2) gallons at the time of installation and have a mature height between three feet (3') and four feet (4').

         d.   Ground cover.

      2.   For landscaping strips wider than fifteen feet (15'), trees, shrubs and ground covers per the standards below to result in a total covering of the landscape strip:

         a.   At least one tree sized per subsection B1 of this section per three hundred (300) square feet of landscaped area. At least fifty percent (50%) of the trees must be evergreen.

         b.   Tree species, shrubs and ground cover as required in subsection B1 of this section.

FIGURE 4-6

 

   C.   Type C: Landscape type C (see through buffer) standards:

      1.   For landscaping strips five feet (5') to twenty feet (20') wide:

         a.   Trees at twenty feet (20') on center on average. Trees may be clustered to allow greater visibility into the site, where desired by the applicant. Trees shall be a minimum two inch (2") caliper as measured four feet (4') from the root ball at the time of planting.

         b.   Permitted tree species are those that reach a mature height of at least thirty five feet (35').

         c.   Shrubs at a rate of one shrub per twenty (20) square feet of landscaped area. Shrubs shall have a minimum container size of two (2) gallons at the time of installation and have a mature height between three feet (3') and four feet (4').

         d.   Ground cover.

      2.   For landscaping strips wider than twenty feet (20'):

         a.   At least one tree per three hundred (300) square feet of landscaped area or twenty foot (20') separation (on average). Place trees to create a canopy in desired locations without obstructing necessary view corridors.

         b.   Tree species, shrubs and ground cover as required in subsection C1 of this section.

FIGURE 4-7

 

   D.   Type D: Landscape type D (naturalistic buffer) standards:

      1.   Landscaping shall consist of trees, shrubs and ground covers that are native to northern Idaho and are appropriate to the conditions of the site. Species shall be on the plant list found in appendix B of this title.

      2.   Arrangement of plants shall be asymmetrical and plant material shall be sufficient in quantity to cover the soil in one growing season.

      3.   Minimum twenty feet (20') in width if used as a screen or required front yard treatment.

FIGURE 4-8

 

(Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-465: BUFFER REQUIREMENTS:

12-466: MAINTENANCE:

12-467: COMPLETION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS:

12-470: PURPOSE:

12-471: STANDARDS:

12-480: COTTAGE HOUSING:

   A.   Intent:

      1.   To provide a housing type that responds to changing household sizes, ages and interests.

      2.   To create an efficient layout of dwelling units that reduces the development footprint and infrastructure costs.

      3.   To ensure that the overall size, including bulk and mass of cottage structures and cottage housing developments, remains smaller and incurs less visual impact than standard sized single-family dwellings.

      4.   To provide centrally located and functional common open space that fosters a sense of community and a sense of openness in cottage housing developments.

      5.   To provide private area around the individual dwellings to enable diversity in landscape design and foster a sense of ownership.

      6.   To ensure minimal visual impact from vehicular use and storage areas for residents of the cottage housing development as well as adjacent properties.

      7.   To maintain a single-family character along public streets.

   B.   Cottage Development Procedural Options: Cottage development applicants have four (4) procedural options for obtaining approval:

      1.   Applicants intending to retain ownership of all of the units may use the planned unit development process per subchapter 2.5 of this title to allow the development of four (4) or more cottages on a single (or multiple) property.

      2.   Applicants intending to record a condominium plat can use the planned unit development process per subchapter 2.5 of this title and the requirements for condominium projects in subchapter 6.7 of this title.

      3.   Applicants intending to subdivide the individual lots must use the conservation subdivision process and standards set forth in this title.

      4.   The owner or owners of multiple lot or parcels may reconfigure their properties through one of the processes above to create a cottage development.

   C.   Cottage Development Approval: The applicants must demonstrate compliance with all standards in this section. For example, an applicant seeking to create a speculative cottage housing subdivision must demonstrate how the site is designed to accommodate cottage units and open spaces consistent with the standards prescribed herein. The final plats, condominium plans or development plans, thus, shall include building envelopes, building design and other standards pursuant to approval of the particular application.

   D.   Permit Applicants To Comply: Building location permit or building permit applicants for cottage housing unit as approved per subsections B and C of this section shall comply with the requirements in this section.

   E.   Density Bonus: Due to the reduced size of individual cottages, two (2) cottages are permitted for every one dwelling unit. For example, for a property large enough to allow three (3) dwelling units, six (6) individual cottages are allowed, subject to the standards set forth in this section.

   F.   Dimensional Standards: The dimensional standards for cottage housing shall be pursuant to table 4-6 below:

   TABLE 4-6

   COTTAGE HOUSING DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

Standard

Requirement

Standard	Requirement
Maximum gross floor area	1,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
Maximum gross floor area/ground or main floor	900 square feet per dwelling unit.
Minimum common open space	600 square feet per dwelling unit in the rural district and 400 square feet per dwelling unit in all other districts (see subsection G of this section).
Minimum private open space	200 square feet per dwelling unit (see subsection H of this section).
Maximum building height for cottages with minimum roof slope of 6:12	25 feet subject to all parts of the roof above 18 feet shall be pitched.
Minimum front, side and rear yards	Same as other residential development in applicable zoning districts, except for the rural district, where cottage dwelling units must be at least 100 feet from any property adjacent to the parent tract.
Minimum distance separating structures (including accessory structures)	10 feet
Maximum building height for cottages without roof slope of 6:12 and all accessory structures	18 feet
Clustering groups	Developments shall contain a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 dwellings located in a cluster group to encourage a sense of community among the residents. A development site may contain more than one group of cottage clusters.

 

FIGURE 4-9

   G.   Common Open Space Requirements:

      1.   At least fifty percent (50%) of the cottages in a cottage housing development shall abut the required common open space.

      2.   At least two (2) sides of the required common open space shall be abutted by cottages.

      3.   An entrance, preferably the main entrance of cottages, shall face the required common open space.

      4.   Cottage facades facing the required common open space or common pathway shall feature a roofed porch at least sixty (60) square feet in size with a minimum dimension of six feet (6') on any side.

      5.   Cottages shall be within sixty feet (60') walking distance of the required common open space, as measured from the closest architectural projection.

      6.   The common open space shall be sized large enough to include an area with a dimension of no less than thirty feet by thirty feet (30' x 30') completely inside it (see figure 4-9 for example). For example, a twenty foot (20') wide pathway corridor would not be wide enough to meet the size requirements.

      7.   Required common open space shall be maintained by the homeowners' association or other incorporated or private entity formed to ensure long term maintenance of the open space.

   H.   Private Open Space Requirements: Private open space shall be adjacent to each dwelling unit and for the exclusive use of the cottage residents. The private open space shall:

      1.   Be usable (not on a steep slope).

      2.   Be oriented toward the common open space as much as possible.

      3.   Have no dimension less than ten feet (10').

   I.   Garages: Shared garages and parking areas are encouraged. Attached private garages are acceptable if they do not conflict with the development's ability to meet all other standards specified in this section (notably the common open space requirements above).

   J.   Communal Buildings: Communal buildings intended for social, recreational or other use by the residents of the development are acceptable. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-481: CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS:

12-482: MINING:

12-483: ART, PERFORMING ARTS AND RECORDING STUDIOS:

12-484: VACATION RENTALS:

12-485: MOBILE HOME PARKS:

12-486: STANDARDS FOR RENTAL WAREHOUSES, MINISTORAGE, BOAT STORAGE:

12-487: PROVISIONS FOR UNIQUE LAND USES:

12-488: COMMUNICATION TOWERS:

12-489: HOME OCCUPATIONS I, II, AND III:

12-490: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS:

12-491: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USES:

12-492: RACETRACKS:

12-493: AGRICULTURAL DIRECT MARKETING ACTIVITIES:

12-494: SEASONAL HARVEST FESTIVITIES:

12-495: EXPANDED SEASONAL HARVEST FESTIVITIES:

12-496: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES:

12-497: RV PARKS/CAMPGROUNDS: