Clark County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 155.080 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A-1).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Agricultural, farming, dairying, stock-raising, horticulture, forestry, and related activities;
(2) Single-family dwellings;
(3) Class B and Class C manufactured homes;
(4) Animal husbandry services, including veterinarians and animal hospitals; and
(5) Public schools and colleges for academic instruction.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Accessory uses customarily associated with the permitted uses listed above;
(2) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(3) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(4) Renting of sleeping rooms provided that three sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Signs identifying the agricultural activity on the same premises;
(6) Tenant houses, including Class A, B, and C manufactured homes, provided that only one such tenant house is permitted for each increment of 50 acres in excess of the minimum lot size required for the principal dwelling;
(7) Sales of agricultural products produced on the premises;
(8) Temporary structures used in the sale of agricultural products produced on the premises;
(10) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Home occupations in accordance with the standards set forth in § 155.007. On a parcel of not less than seven acres, one Class A, B, or C single wide mobile/manufactured home (as defined in § 155.129) in addition to the principal dwelling, when occupied by a member of the immediate family and spouse of the owner of the principal dwelling. Mobile/manufactured home shall comply with all of the following:
(a) Board of Zoning Amendment (BZA) approval shall be given for a specific immediate family member and spouse; if that family member/spouse no longer resides in the home, the mobile/manufactured home shall be removed or the property owner shall request approval from the BZA for another immediate family member and spouse to move into the structure;
(b) Structure shall not be altered in any way that prevents or impedes removal of the structure at a future time; and
(c) Structure shall not be converted from personal property to real property. Structure is not eligible for affidavit of conversion.
(2) Privately owned outdoor recreational facilities such as golf courses, country clubs, riding stables, campgrounds, fishing lakes, and sportsman’s clubs;
(3) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustments shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustments shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within one mile of the property being considered for such use;
(4) Churches, Sunday schools, parish houses, and cemeteries;
(5) Private schools and colleges for academic instruction;
(6) Kennels, provided they are screened and fenced;
(7) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child;
(8) Commercial radio and television transmitting towers (except those regulated bit the Public Sendee Commission) and housing for related equipment; and
(9) Other appropriate uses as determined by the Board of Adjustments based on the Board’s findings that the proposed use is of an agricultural character and a use that contributes to the agricultural economy; such as agritourism, agribusiness, value added agriculture activities, or other alternative agriculture opportunities.
(D) Special uses:
(1) Planned development project for a rural residential cluster development in accordance with § 155.131;
(E) Dimension and area requirements - five acres or more.
(F) Dimensions and area requirements* - less than five acres.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum front yard | 75 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 50 feet |
Minimum road frontage | 200 feet |
*Minimum side yard | 150 feet |
*Where a residence exists at the time of the adoption of this order in an agriculturally zoned area of the county, and the residence has been previously constructed within less than 150 feet from an adjoining property owner, the minimum side yard requirement of 150 feet shall not be required as to that side where the residence has been constructed less than 150 feet from an adjoining property owner. | |
(Prior Code, § 6.1) (Ord. 76-63, passed 8-25-1976; Ord. 22-81, passed 10-22-1981; Ord. 29-83, passed 12-28-1983; Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 17-88, passed 7-26-1988; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 95-19, passed 12-13-1995; Ord. 1-98, 1-20-1998; Ord. 9-98, passed 6-2-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998; Ord. 99-1, passed 3-24-1999; Ord. 1-2000, passed 2-1-2000; Ord. 08-2, passed 2-13-2008; Ord. 3-2008, passed 3-18-2008; Ord. 15-2014, passed 12-2-2014; Ord. 2014-17, passed 12-2-2014; Ord. 2017-21, passed 3-8-2017)
§ 155.081 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1A).
(A) Principal uses permitted: single-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(4) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(2) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screen play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child; and
(3) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, and country clubs are permitted conditional uses, subject, however to the following special conditions:
(1) Any other front and side yard limitations contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the minimum front and side yards permitted shall be the greater of:
(a) The principal structure at its highest point (exclusive of steeples, cupolas, and the like) multiplied by one and one-half; or
(b) The width of the principal structure divided by two.
(2) The minimum lot area required shall be double that required for principal permitted uses;
(4) As a minimum, the site shall be landscaped and buffered in accordance with the Landscape and Buffer Guidelines of the County Conservation District, provided, however, that the Board of Adjustment may, in its discretion, require such reasonable additional buffering as circumstances may require;
(5) The site shall be located so as to provide ingress and egress directly onto a public street and so as not to create a traffic hazard; and
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum front yard | 50 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 18,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 125 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 20 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.2) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.082 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1B).
(A) Principal uses permitted: single-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(4) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(2) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child; and
(3) Bed and breakfast home: the Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, and country clubs, are conditional uses permitted, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum both sides | 25 feet |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 14,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 12 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.3) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.083 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1C).
(A) Principal uses permitted: single-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident owner, provided that two sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(2) Two-family residences, provided that the property involved adjoins a district other than residential;
(3) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(4) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, and country clubs, are conditional uses permitted, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum both sides | 20 feet |
Minimum front yard | 30 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 9,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 75 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 9 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.4) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.084 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1D).
(A) Principal uses permitted: single-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident owner, provided that two sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(2) Two-family residences, provided that the property involved adjoins a district other than residential;
(3) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(4) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, and country clubs are conditional uses permitted, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum both sides | 16 feet |
Minimum front yard | 25 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 6,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 60 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 7 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.5) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.085 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1E).
(A) Principal uses permitted: single-family detached dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting or sleeping rooms by a resident owner, provided that two sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Nursery schools, day nurseries, and private kindergartens, provided that a fenced play area is provided;
(3) Two-family residences, provided that the property involved adjoins a district other than residential;
(4) Bed and breakfast homes. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(5) Kindergarten, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, and county clubs, are conditional uses permitted, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 4,000 |
Maximum lot coverage | 65% |
Minimum front yard | 20 feet |
Minimum lot width | 40 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 15 feet |
Minimum side yard | 3 feet (see note below) |
(H) Special provisions. There shall be not less than six feet at any point between the walls of each single-family residence. Side yards shall be determined as follows:
(1) Where one wall of the structure is to be located on the side lot line, the yard on the opposite side shall be at least six feet;
(2) The final record plat shall designate the lots which are to have zero lot line structures under this provision;
(3) A three-foot wall maintenance easement shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero lot line easement;
(4) No wall, air conditioning unit, structure, or any other obstruction shall be located within the required side yard; and
(5) Any fence located in a required side yard must be entirely to the rear of the principal structure on the lot.
(Prior Code, § 6.5A) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, 11-27-1990; Ord. 98-12, passed 11-24-1998)
§ 155.086 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Single-family residences; and
(2) Two-family residences.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident in a single-family dwelling, provided that two sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(2) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(3) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum front yard | 40 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 10,000 plus 3,000 square feet for each unit over one |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 12 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.6) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.087 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings; and
(3) Multi-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident in a single-family dwelling, provided that three sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use.
(2) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, and rest homes, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 8,000 plus 2,500 square feet for each unit over one |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet for each unit |
Minimum lot width | 70 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 10 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.7) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.088 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings; and
(3) Multi-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident in a single-family dwelling, provided that three sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(2) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, and rest homes, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum both sides | 16 feet |
Minimum front yard | 25 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 6,000 plus 2,500 square feet for each unit over one |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet for each unit (plus 10,000) |
Minimum lot width | 60 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 7 feet |
Open space | 200 square feet per dwelling unit |
(Prior Code, § 6.8) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.089 RESIDENTIAL (R-5).
(A) Principal uses permitted: multi-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal uses;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident of a single-family dwelling, provided that three sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Home occupations in a single-family residence only in accordance with the standards set forth in § 155.007;
(2) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustment shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(3) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, and rest homes, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements
Maximum height | None |
Maximum lot coverage | 30% |
Minimum both sides | 16 feet |
Minimum front yard | 25 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 6,000 plus 2,500 square feet for each unit over one |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet for each unit |
Minimum lot width | 60 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 7 feet |
Open space | 200 square feet per dwelling unit |
(Prior Code, § 6.9) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.090 RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE (R-6).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Single-family attached dwellings, except that not more than six units shall be attached; and
(2) Multi-family dwellings.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting or sleeping rooms by a resident of a single-family dwelling, provided that three sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any residence;
(5) Child-care facilities for not more than three children located within an owner-occupied residence.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Nursery schools, day nurseries, and private kindergartens, provided that a fenced play area is provided;
(2) Home occupations in a single-family residence only, in accordance with the standards set forth in § 155.007;
(3) Bed and breakfast home. The Board of Adjustment shall consider and make a finding that the number of rooms permitted shall not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties. In addition, the Board of Adjustments shall take into consideration the number of bed and breakfast homes, if any, within the general neighborhood, that is, within 500 feet of the property being considered for such use; and
(4) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities for more than three children when located in a permitted church, private school, or owner-occupied residence. When located in a residence, enrollment shall be limited to 12 children. Each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area containing not less than 25 square feet per child.
(D) Other conditional uses permitted: churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, and rest homes, subject, however, to the same conditions as set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimensional and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | Unlimited |
Minimum front yard | 10 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 1,500 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 16 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 15 feet |
Minimum side yard | 7 feet |
Open space | 10% |
(H) Special provisions:
(1) No more than two contiguous townhouse units may be established at the same setback. A variation of at least three feet shall be required where a break in setback occurs. Buildings may penetrate up to 18 inches over the building line into the required front yard, but the average setback of the contiguous units shall be at least as great as the required front yard;
(2) Not less than 10% of the total lot area for any townhouse shall be devoted to private usable open space either on each lot or on land adjacent and directly accessible to each lot. Such open space shall be for the private use of the residents of each individual townhouse and shall be physically separated from the other private open space or common open space by planting, fences, or walls. The least dimension of the private open space shall be eight feet; and
(3) Any development containing more than two rows of townhouse units shall provide rear access via a public or private alley as provided for within the subdivision regulations.
(Prior Code, § 6.9A) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 42-90, passed 11-27-1990; Ord. 98-12, passed 11-24-1998)
§ 155.091 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT (P-1).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Multi-family dwellings;
(3) Professional, business, and governmental offices;
(4) Research, development, or testing laboratories;
(5) Studios for the production or teaching of fine arts, such as photography, music, dance, and drama;
(6) Ticket and travel agencies;
(7) Medical and dental offices, laboratories, and clinics;
(8) Schools and colleges for academic, technical, vocational, or professional instruction;
(9) Bed and breakfast homes;
(10) Hospitals; and
(11) Kindergartens, nursery schools, and child-care facilities provided that each such facility shall have a fenced and screened play area of not less than 25 square feet per child.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use;
(2) Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreational facilities;
(3) Renting of sleeping rooms by a resident family. Three sleeping rooms are the maximum that shall be rented in any building; and
(4) Dwelling units occupying the same building as a principal use.
(C) Conditional uses:
(1) Drive-in type banks and business offices, provided that access to such establishments is approved by the City or County Engineer or by any other appropriate official designated by the Board, and does not create a hazardous traffic situation; and
(2) Heliports, provided that all state and federal regulations are met.
(D) Other conditional uses: churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, and funeral homes, subject, however, to the same conditions set forth in § 155.081(D).
(E) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 40% |
Minimum front yard | 30 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 10,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 60 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet |
Minimum side yard | 10 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.10) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 97-17, passed 1-14-1998; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.092 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-1).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Those uses permitted and as regulated in the Professional Office District (P-1);
(2) Retail sales establishments for the sale of food, food products, and general merchandise;
(3) Personal service establishments such as barber shops, beauty shops, and shoe repair shops; and
(4) Restaurants.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Parking lots and structures;
(2) Garage or other building not uses as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use; and
(3) Only that wholesaling of merchandise which is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal retail use on the premises.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Car wash establishments, provided that surface water from such establishments shall not drain onto adjacent property, and that adequate on-site storage lanes and parking facilities shall be provided so that no public way shall be used for such purposes; and
(2) Churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, funeral homes, automobile service stations, drive-in banks, and business offices.
(D) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | None |
Minimum front yard | 20 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 50 feet |
Minimum rear yard | None |
Minimum side yard | None |
(Prior Code, § 6.11) (Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 98-4, passed 6-10-1998)
§ 155.093 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS (B-2).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Those uses permitted and as regulated in the Neighborhood Business District (B-1);
(2) Hotels, motels, and motor hotels;
(3) Theaters;
(4) Billiard parlors, bowling alleys, and similar indoor amusement enterprises;
(5) Multi-family dwellings; and
(6) Newspaper plant, printing, and publishing.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Parking lots and structures;
(2) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use; and
(3) Only that wholesaling of merchandise which is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal retail use on the premises.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Car wash establishments, provided that surface water from such establishments shall not drain onto adjacent property, and that adequate on-site storage lanes and parking facilities shall be provided so that no public way shall be used for such purpose;
(2) Churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, funeral homes, automobile service stations, drive-in banks, and business offices; and
(3) Microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, and brewpubs. Car wash establishments, provided that surface water from such establishments shall not drain onto adjacent property, and that adequate on-site storage lanes and parking facilities shall be provided so that no public way shall be used for such purposes. Churches, libraries, country cubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, funeral homes, automobiles services stations, drive-in banks, and business offices.
(D) Dimension and area requirements: none.
(Prior Code, § 6.12) (Ord. 21-77, passed 12-12-1977; Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 2014-5, passed 5-14-2014)
§ 155.094 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-3).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Those uses permitted and as regulated in the Downtown Business District (B-2);
(2) Automobile service stations;
(3) Restaurants;
(4) Drive-in restaurants, provided that all outside food service areas are located at least 100 feet from any residential district;
(5) Motel or hotel;
(6) Indoor amusements, such as billiard or pool halls, dancing halls, skating rinks, theaters, or bowling alleys;
(7) Drive-in theaters;
(8) Mobile home sales and service;
(9) Automobile-truck sales and/or service;
(10) Minor automobile and truck repair;
(11) Boat and marine supplies;
(12) Used car lots;
(13) Veterinary offices, laboratories, and clinics for the treatment and care of small animals only; provided, however, such animals shall be kept on the premises within confined kennels or buildings; and
(14) Mini-warehouses, provided that no auctions, flea markets, bazaars, retail sales, or other similar commercial activity shall be conducted on the premises.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Parking lots and structures;
(2) Dwelling units occupying the same building as the principal commercial use;
(3) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use; and
(4) Wholesale of merchandise or services which is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal retail use on the premises.
(C) Conditional uses:
(1) Car wash establishments provided that surface water from such establishments shall not drain onto adjacent property, and that adequate on-site storage lanes and parking facilities shall be provided so that no public way shall be used for such purposes;
(2) Churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, funeral homes, automobile service stations, drive-in banks, and business offices;
(3) Those uses permitted in the B-4 Zoning District, provided the findings necessary for a proposed map amendment are determined by the Planning Commission pursuant to KRS 100.213. Dimensions and area requirements for the conditional use are substantially similar to and compatible with uses permitted in the B-3 Zone. Notices shall be provided as required for a zone change; and
(4) Microbreweries, microdistilleries, microwineries, and brewpubs. Car wash establishments provided that surface water from such establishments shall not drain onto adjacent property, and that adequate on-site storage lanes and parking facilities shall be provided so that no public way shall be used for such purposes. Churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, funeral homes, automobile service stations, drive-in banks, and business offices.
(D) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 40% |
Minimum front yard | 50 feet |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 5,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 50 feet |
Minimum rear yard | None |
Minimum side yard | None |
(Prior Code, § 6.13) (Ord. 20-77, passed 11-22-1977; Ord. 8-79, passed 9-10-1979; Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 17-86, passed 7-24-1986; Ord. 19-86, passed 9-15-1986; Ord. 2010-14, passed 5-26-2010; Ord. 2014-5, passed 5-14-2014)
§ 155.095 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-4).
(A) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Those principal uses permitted in the Highway Business District (B-3), provided, however, that with respect to such uses the front yard requirements set forth in § 155.094(D) shall apply;
(2) Wholesale business;
(3) Laundry, cleaning, and dyeing plants;
(4) Mobile home and travel trailer sales and service;
(5) Dairy or other food product bottling plants;
(6) Tire retreading or recapping;
(7) Truck terminals and freight yards;
(8) Shops of special trade and general contractors such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, heating, carpentry, masonry, painting, plastering, metal work, printing, publishing, lithographing, engraving, sign painting, upholstering, tile mosaic and terrazzo work, and electroplating;
(9) Warehouses and storage facilities;
(10) Sale of building materials;
(11) Sale of feed, grain, or agricultural supplies;
(12) Greenhouses and plant nurseries;
(13) Machine shops;
(14) Automobile service stations;
(15) Major or minor automobile and truck repair;
(16) Establishments and lots for the display, rental, sale, and repair of farm equipment, contractors’ equipment, and trucks;
(17) Automobile and truck sales or service;
(18) Used car lots;
(19) Boat and marine supplies sales and service;
(20) Billboards, subject to setback and other restrictions associated with principal permitted uses; and
(21) Restaurants, indoor theaters, retail sales establishments, and personal service establishments, such as barbershops, beauty shops, and shoe repair shops.
(B) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Parking lots and structures;
(2) Dwelling units occupying the same building as the principal commercial uses;
(3) Outdoor storage of materials; and
(4) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use.
(C) Conditional uses permitted:
(1) Car wash establishments, provided that surface water from such establishments shall not drain onto adjacent property, and that adequate on-site storage lanes and parking facilities shall be provided so that no public way shall be used for such purposes; and
(2) Churches, libraries, country clubs, recreational and/or social clubs operated not for profit, nursing homes, convalescent or extended care facilities, rest homes, mortuaries, funeral homes, automobile service stations, drive-in banks, and business offices.
(D) Dimension and area requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 100% |
Minimum front yard | None |
Minimum lot area, with sanitary sewer | 5,000 square feet |
Minimum lot area, without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 50 feet |
Minimum rear yard | None |
Minimum side yard | None |
(E) Parking requirements may be found in §§ 155.165 to 155.168.
(F) Sign requirements may be found in §§ 155.180 to 155.192.
(Prior Code, § 6.14) (Ord. 5-79, passed 6-12-1979; Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 19-86, passed 9-15-1986; Ord. 10-88, passed 5-24-1988)
§ 155.096 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-1).
(A) The intent of this district is to provide manufacturing, industrial, and related uses which are clean, quiet, and free from objectionable nuisances such as noise, air pollution, odor, and vibration. All operations must be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure and generate little industrial traffic (except employee traffic).
(B) Noise level requirement:
(1) Noise levels emitted from any activities or operations within this district shall not at any receiving property line exceed as follows.
Receiving land use | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
Commercial | 65dB(a) | 65dB(a) |
Industrial | 70dB(a) | 70dB(a) |
Residential | 55dB(a) | 50dB(a) |
As measured with a sound level meter conforming to ANSI type II specifications or better. | ||
(2) Air pollutant levels emitted from the activities or operations shall not exceed the guidelines set up by the Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection.
(C) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Those principal uses permitted in the General Business District (B-4) as set forth in § 155.095(A);
(2) Manufacturing, fabricating, casting, assembling, machining, packaging, processing, or similar treatment of materials for the production of goods, parts, products, or merchandise, including, but not limited to, furniture, tools, jewelry, wearing apparel, instruments, optical goods, food products, auto parts, pharmaceuticals, plastics, fiber, boxes, and crates;
(3) Retail sale of any product or commodity manufactured, fabricated, or processed on the premises;
(4) Building material sales yard and lumber yard, including the sale of rock, sand, and gravel when incidental to the principal use;
(5) Billboards and advertising signs, subject to setback and other restrictions associated with principal uses;
(6) Union halls, including offices and recreational facilities when incidental to the principal use; and
(7) Personal service establishments.
(D) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Parking lots and structures;
(2) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use; and
(3) Outside storage of goods incidental to the principal use provided that the storage is enclosed on all sides by a solid wall or fence at least six feet in height or an alternate method of screening subject to the review by, and approval of, the Board of Adjustments.
(E) Conditional uses permitted: commercial radio and television transmitting towers (except those regulated by the Public Service Commission) and housing for related equipment.
(F) Dimension and area requirements.
Minimum lot area, with or without sanitary sewer | 43,560 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 50 feet |
(Prior Code, § 6.15) (Ord. 1-80, passed 1-8-1980; Ord. 22-80, passed 7-22-1980; Ord. 20-82, passed 9-28-1982; Ord. 30-83, passed 1-11-1984; Ord. 19-86, passed 9-15-1986; Ord. 17-90, passed 5-10-1990; Ord. 2000-2, passed 2-9-2000; Ord. 2000-10, passed 6-28-2000)
§ 155.097 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-2).
(A) The intent of this district is to provide manufacturing, industrial, and related uses which may potentially involve nuisance factors such as noise, air pollution, odor, and vibration.
(B) Noise level requirements:
(1) Noise levels emitted from any activities or operations within this district shall not at any receiving real property exceed as follows.
Receiving land use | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
Commercial | 65dB(a) | 65dB(a) |
Industrial | 70dB(a) | 70dB(a) |
Residential | 60dB(a) | 55dB(a) |
As measured with a sound level meter conforming to ANSI type II specifications or better. | ||
(2) Air pollutant levels emitted from the activities operation shall not exceed the guidelines set up by the Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection.
(C) Principal uses permitted:
(1) Any use permitted in the I-1 zone provided that all provisions outlined herein shall apply;
(2) Manufacturing or industrial uses provided that any building or outside storage, loading, or working areas except accessory parking areas shall be located at least 300 feet from any residential land use and 100 feet from any other use except I-1;
(3) Manufacturing, including, but not limited to, foundries, brick kilns, curing and tanning, glue manufacturers, rendering plants, junk or wrecking material yards, gasoline storage areas, refuse dumps, sanitary landfill areas, or automobile racetracks. The manufacture and/or sale of rock, sand, or gravel when a principal use;
(4) Contractor’s equipment storage yard or plant; and
(5) Billboards and advertising signs.
(D) Accessory uses permitted:
(1) Parking lots and structures;
(2) Garage or other building not used as a dwelling and accessory to the principal use; and
(3) Outside storage of goods incidental to the principal use provided that the storage is enclosed on all sides by a solid wall or fence at least six feet in height or an alternative method of screening subject to the review by and approval of the Board of Adjustments.
(Prior Code, § 6.16) (Ord. 20-82, passed 9-28-1982)