Breckenridge City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVB
RUD Recreational Unit Development District
§ 190-72.5 Purpose.
The purpose of the Recreational Unit Development District Zone is to provide real property sites for owner's personal use as recreational, shop, storage or hobby buildings. The use, building size and height of the improvements in this district are regulated to provide consistent use and visual appeal within the zoning district. See Building Construction, Chapter 64; Subdivision of Land, Chapter 164; and Building Construction, Chapter 64, Article VI, Sign Ordinance, for further regulation of recreational unit development.
§ 190-72.6 Permitted uses.
§ 190-72.7 Non-permitted uses.
§ 190-72.8 Permitted accessory uses.
§ 190-72.9 Dimensional standards.
A.
Height. The minimum building sidewall shall be 10 feet from the top of the interior finished floor to the bottom of rafters at the top of the sidewall. The maximum sidewall height shall not exceed 16 feet measured from the top of interior finished floor to the bottom of the rafters at the top of the sidewall. The maximum height of the building shall be determined by the construction of the roof. Roof pitch shall be 4 to 12, no more or no less. Minimum eave of 24 inches and gable ends minimum of 12 inches.
B.
Lot coverage. The minimum building size on the ground floor shall be at least 960 square feet of fully enclosed shop or storage area and may not exceed 3,600 square feet of shop or storage area. Enclosed porches, atriums, breezeways and similar areas are considered fully enclosed for purposes of defining fully enclosed area. All buildings must be centered upon each lot.
C.
The finished floor of each structure shall be at an elevation of 18 inches above flow line of the curb.
D.
Setbacks: back shall be 15 feet; front shall be 20 feet; sides shall be five feet.
E.
Each structure is to be located upon a permanent foundation and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable City codes governing construction of footings and foundations. Not more than 12 inches of foundation or frost footings shall be exposed.
F.
Only a one-story building shall be allowed on each lot.
G.
No split lots allowed.
§ 190-72.10 Design and aesthetic standards.
It is the intent of the design standards and the restrictive covenants as adopted by the owner and developer to create a visual quality and appearance that is not offensive to the public and adjoining owner. To maintain this visual quality and appearance the following standards shall apply:
A.
Only buildings of new construction will be allowed.
B.
All buildings shall have a permanent, painted, metal exterior finish of at least 29 gauge or greater.
C.
All portions of the building must be fully enclosed.
D.
Each driveway must be at least the width of the overhead door. Driveways must be paved with concrete, asphalt or pavers.