Cottleville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE II
Zoning Districts and District Regulations
Section 405.025 Establishment of Zoning Districts.
[Ord. No. 21 §4, 4-5-1984; Ord. No. 87, 6-15-1989; Ord. No. 231 §4, 11-2-1995; Ord. No. 2114, 10-18-2023]
The City of Cottleville is hereby divided into the following zoning districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter shown thereon, is hereby incorporated by reference and declared part of this Chapter.
"F-P" | Flood Plain District |
"R-1A," "R-1B," "R-1C," "R-1D," "R-1E" | Single-Family Residential Districts |
"R-2" | Multi-Family Residential Districts |
"S-D/OT" | Special District/Old Town Cottleville |
"C-1" | Light Commercial Office District |
"C-2" | Limited Commercial Services District |
"C-3" | General Commercial Retail District |
"C-4" | Regional Commercial Retail District |
"C-5" | Commercial Office District |
"I-1" | Light Industrial District |
"I-2" | Heavy Industrial District |
"RD" | Recreational District |
Section 405.030 District Regulations - Generally.
[Ord. No. 21 §5, 4-5-1984]
In the following established districts, a building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes and shall have the following maximum heights, minimum yards, lot areas, parking and loading spaces.
Section 405.035 "F-P" Floodplain District.
[Ord. No. 21 §5, 4-5-1984]
A.
Permissive Uses.
1.
Agriculture, farming, dairy farming, livestock and poultry raising, forestry and all other uses commonly classified as agricultural, with no restrictions as to operation of such vehicles and machinery that are customarily incidental to such agricultural uses and with no restrictions to the sale or marketing of products raised on the premises; provided that no feed lot, feeding floor or structure for housing of livestock or poultry shall be permitted within two hundred (200) feet of any property line.
2.
Apiaries, aviaries, fish hatcheries and fur farming or the raising of fur-bearing animals.
3.
Forest and wildlife reservations or small conservation uses.
4.
Privately operated recreational facility including a lake, swimming pool, tennis court, riding stable or golf course.
5.
Public park or playground.
6.
Public building or facility erected by a governmental agency.
7.
Single-family dwellings.
8.
Golf course or clubhouse, except miniature course or driving range operated for commercial purposes.
9.
Railroad or utility rights-of-way including substation or pumping station for electrical, gas or telephone utilities.
10.
Airport, landing field, etc.
11.
Ferry landings.
12.
Private clubs.
13.
Greenhouses.
14.
Accessory uses incidental to the above uses when located on the same lot.
[Ord. No. 1513 §2, 3-16-2016]
B.
Conditional Uses.
1.
Kennels, provided that buildings and pens are two hundred (200) feet from property lines.
2.
Radio, television or microwave towers, provided that the distance from the center of the base of the tower to the nearest property line shall be not less than the height of the tower plus twenty-five (25) feet. One (1) permanent building containing transmitting equipment shall be permitted as an accessory use.
C.
Height, Area And Lot Requirements.
[Ord. No. 1400 §5, 12-18-2014]
Maximum height | 35 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 50 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 50 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 50 feet | |
Minimum lot width | 200 feet | |
Minimum lot area | 3 acres | |
Minimum dwelling size | 1,200 square feet |
Section 405.040 "R-1A" Single-Family Residential District.
[Ord. No. 21 §5, 4-5-1984]
A.
Permissive Uses.
1.
Single-family dwelling.
2.
Park or playground.
3.
Public elementary or high school, or private school having a curriculum equivalent to a public elementary or high school.
4.
Cemetery on a site of not less than twenty (20) acres.
5.
Golf course and clubhouse, except miniature course or driving range operated for commercial purposes.
6.
Railroad and utility rights-of-way, not including railroad yards or electric, gas and telephone substations.
7.
Nurseries and truck gardens,
8.
Accessory uses incident to the above uses when located on the same lot and including vegetable and flower garden, the raising and keeping of small animals or fowl not on a commercial basis and including garages, pools, tennis courts, greenhouses, gardenhouses and fireplace sheds.
[Ord. No. 1513 §3, 3-16-2016]
9.
Agriculture.
B.
Conditional Uses.
1.
Airport or landing field.
2.
Privately operated recreational facility including a lake, swimming pool, tennis court, riding stable or golf course on a site of not less than five (5) acres.
3.
Substation or pumping station for electric, gas or telephone utilities.
4.
Clubs, private, on a site of not less than two (2) acres.
5.
Nursery, prekindergarten, play, special or other private school.
6.
Radio, television or microwave towers, provided that the distance from the center of the base of the tower to the nearest property line shall be not less than the height of the tower plus twenty-five (25) feet. One (1) permanent building containing transmitting equipment shall be permitted as an accessory use.
7.
Greenhouse on a site of not less than two (2) acres.
8.
Public building or facility erected by a governmental agency.
9.
Church.
10.
Institution (hospital, nursing, rest or convalescent home and educational, philanthropic or religious) on site of not less than five (5) acres, provided not more than fifty percent (50%) of the site area may be occupied by buildings and, provided further, that the buildings shall be set back from all required yard lines an additional foot for each foot of building height.
C.
Height, Area And Lot Requirements.
[Ord. No. 1400 §7, 12-18-2014]
Maximum height | 35 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 20 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 35 feet | |
Minimum lot width | 200 feet | |
Minimum lot area | one acre | |
Minimum dwelling size | 1,200 feet |
Section 405.045 "R-1B", "R-1C", "R-1D" and "R-1E" Single-Family Residential Districts.
[Ord. No. 21 §5, 4-5-1984]
A.
Permissive Uses.
1.
Single-family dwelling.
2.
Park or playground.
3.
Public elementary or high school, or private school having a curriculum equivalent to a public elementary or high school.
4.
Cemetery on a site of not less than twenty (20) acres.
5.
Golf course and clubhouse, except miniature course or driving range operated for commercial purposes.
6.
Railroad and utility rights-of-way, not including railroad yards or electric, gas and telephone substations.
7.
Accessory uses incident to the above uses when located on the same lot and including vegetable and flower garden, the raising and keeping of small animals or fowl not on a commercial basis and including garages, pools, tennis courts, greenhouses, gardenhouses and fireplace sheds.
[Ord. No. 1513 §4, 3-16-2016]
8.
Agriculture
B.
Conditional Uses.
1.
Airport or landing field.
2.
Privately operated recreational facility, including a lake, swimming pool, tennis court, riding stable or golf course on a site of not less than five (5) acres.
3.
Substation or pumping station for electric, gas or telephone utilities.
4.
Clubs, private, on a site of not less than two (2) acres.
5.
Nursery, prekindergarten, play, special or other private school.
6.
Greenhouse on a site of not less than two (2) acres.
7.
Nurseries and truck gardens.
8.
Kennels, on a site of not less than two (2) acres, provided all pens are two hundred (200) feet from all side and rear lot lines.
9.
Radio, television or microwave towers, provided that the distance from the center of the base of the tower to the nearest property line shall be not less than the height of the tower plus twenty-five (25) feet. One (1) permanent building containing transmitting equipment shall be permitted as an accessory use.
10.
Public building or facility erected by a governmental agency.
11.
Church.
12.
Institution (hospital, nursing, rest or convalescent home and educational, philanthropic or religious) on site of not less than five (5) acres, provided not more than fifty percent (50%) of the site area may be occupied by buildings and, provided further, that the building shall be set back from all required yard lines an additional foot for each foot of building height.
13.
Sewage treatment plants, oxidation basins and related facilities, water supply plants, pumps, reservoirs, wells and elevated storage tanks for the purpose of providing services to the public.
C.
Height, Area And Lot Requirements.
[Ord. No. 1400 §9, 12-18-2014]
Maximum height | 35 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 10 feet in "R-1B" and "R-1C" 7 feet in "R-1D" and "R-1E" | |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet in "R-1B" 80 feet in "R-1C" and "R-1D" 70 feet in "R-1E" | |
Minimum lot area | 20,000 square feet in "R-1B" 15,000 square feet in "R-1C" 10,000 square feet in "R-1D" 7,000 square feet in "R-1E" | |
Minimum dwelling size | 1,200 square feet |
Section 405.050 Multi-Family Residential District.
[Ord. No. 21 §5, 4-5-1984]
A.
Permissive Uses.
1.
Single-family dwelling.
2.
Two-family dwelling.
3.
Public park or playground.
4.
Public elementary or high school, or private school having a curriculum equivalent to a public elementary or high school.
5.
Cemetery on a site of not less than twenty (20) acres.
6.
Golf course and clubhouse, except miniature course or driving range operated for commercial purposes.
7.
Railroad and utility rights-of-way, not including railroad yards or electric, gas and telephone substations.
8.
Accessory uses incident to the above uses when located on the same lot and including vegetable and flower garden, the raising and keeping of small animals or fowl not on a commercial basis and including garages, pools, tennis courts, greenhouses, gardenhouses and fireplace sheds.
[Ord. No. 1513 §5, 3-16-2016]
B.
Conditional Uses.
1.
Substation or pumping station for electric, gas or telephone utilities.
2.
Clubs, private, on a site of not less than two (2) acres.
3.
Nursery, prekindergarten, play, special or other private school.
4.
Radio, television or microwave towers, provided that the distance from the center of the base of the tower to the nearest property line shall not be less than the height of the tower plus twenty-five (25) feet. One (1) permanent building containing transmitting equipment shall be permitted as an accessory use.
5.
Multi-family dwellings and apartments.
6.
Public building or facility erected by a governmental agency.
7.
Institution (hospital, nursing, rest or convalescent home and educational, philanthropic or religious) on site of not less than five (5) acres, provided not more than fifty percent (50%) of the site area may be occupied by buildings and, provided further, that the building shall be set back from all required yard lines an additional foot for each foot of building height.
8.
Sewage treatment plants, oxidation basins and related facilities, water supply plants, pumps, reservoirs, wells and elevated storage tanks for the purpose of providing services to the public.
9.
Church.
10.
Eating and drinking places located within or attached to a multi-family dwelling or apartment house development, if such multi-family dwelling or apartment house contains a total of fifty (50) or more dwelling units on the same lot.
[Ord. No. 1905, 4-21-2021]
C.
Height, Area And Lot Requirements.
Maximum height | 35 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum lot width | 200 feet | |
Minimum lot area | 5,000 square feet per family | |
Minimum dwelling | 800 square feet per family unit |
Section 405.055 Number of Buildings per Tract of Land.
[Ord. No. 21 §1, 4-5-1984]
Not more than one (1) principal detached multi-family or single-family dwelling shall be located on a tract of land, nor shall a principal detached multi- or single-family dwelling unit be located on the same tract of land with any other principal building or structure. If a subdivider subdivides a tract of land and there is a principal detached multi-family dwelling or a principal detached single-family dwelling or any other principal building or structure situated on a subdivided parcel of such subdivided tract of land which contains an area of land which is less than the minimum lot area required for such a dwelling or structure in the zoning district where such dwelling or structure is situated, then in that event it is hereby declared that none of the other subdivided parcels meet the minimum lot area requirement of the zoning district in which they are located regardless of the actual area of such other subdivided parcels of said tract of land and the construction or alteration of any principal structure on such other subdivided parcels of said tract of land is prohibited by this Chapter.
Section 405.060 "C-1" Light Commercial Office District.
[Ord. No. 231 §5, 11-2-1995; Ord. No. 303 §2, 5-1-1997]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District is to accommodate office uses and to promote employment opportunities for area residents. The regulations of the "C-1" District are intended to allow the development of office uses, while protecting residential areas from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with non-residential uses. The "C-1" District is intended to be applied in those areas of the City designated for commercial office use in the Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right in the "C-1" District.
Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services | |
Advertising offices | |
Child day care services | |
Combination utility services offices | |
Commodity contracts brokers/dealers | |
Credit reporting and collection services | |
Electric service offices | |
Engineering and architectural services | |
Fire, marine and casualty insurance offices | |
Gas production offices and distribution offices | |
Insurance agents, brokers and services offices | |
Investment offices | |
Irrigation systems offices | |
Landscape and horticultural services | |
Legal services offices | |
Life insurance offices | |
Mailing, reproduction and stenographic services | |
Management and public relations services | |
Medical service and health insurance offices | |
Miscellaneous investing offices | |
Pension, health and welfare funds offices | |
Radio and television broadcasting (no towers) | |
Real estate operators and lessors offices | |
Real estate agents and managers offices | |
Sanitary sewer offices | |
Security and commodity exchanges | |
Security brokers and dealers | |
Security and commodity services | |
Steam and air-conditioning supply offices | |
Subdividers and developers offices | |
Surety insurance offices | |
Telegraph and other communications (no towers) | |
Telephone communications (no towers) | |
Title abstract offices | |
Title insurance offices | |
Trusts offices | |
U.S. Postal Service | |
Water supply offices |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the "C-1" District if approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedures.
[Ord. No. 1248 §1, 3-15-2012; Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019]
Mobile vendors, except farmer's markets, events and festivals | |
Soil preparation services | |
Veterinary services | |
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
D.
Property Development Standards. The following property development standards shall apply in the "C-1" District.
E.
Other Regulations And Standards. Development within zoning districts shall be subject to all other applicable regulations of the zoning code, land subdivision code and other applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:
F.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
All yards unoccupied with buildings or used as traffic ways shall be landscaped with grass and shrubs and maintained in good condition the year around.
3.
All of the lot used for parking of vehicles and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
4.
Where a "C-1" Light Commercial Office District is adjacent to any residential zoning district, a landscaping greenbelt at least fifteen (15) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "C-1" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
5.
No permanent outdoor storage shall be allowed in any "C-1" District.
Section 405.065 "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District.
[Ord. No. 231 §5, 11-2-1995; Ord. No. 303 §2, 5-1-1997; Ord. No. 505 §1, 6-14-2001]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District is to accommodate low intensity service commercial uses that serve surrounding residential neighborhoods. The regulations of the "C-2" District are intended to allow the development of low intensity service commercial uses, while protecting residential areas from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with non-residential uses. The "C-2" District is intended to be applied in those areas of the City designated for service commercial use in the Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right in the "C-2" District:
[Ord. No. 1248 §2, 3-15-2012]
Barber shops | |
Beauty shops | |
Cable and pay TV services | |
Central reserve depositories | |
Commercial banks | |
Computer and data processing services | |
Credit unions | |
Electrical repair shops | |
Federal and Federal-sponsored credit | |
Foreign banks and branches and agencies | |
Freight transportation arrangement | |
Functions closely related to banking | |
Home health care services | |
Individual and family services | |
Medical and dental laboratories | |
Mortgage bankers and brokers | |
Nursing and personal care facilities (non-resident) | |
Offices and clinics of dentists | |
Offices and clinics of medical doctors | |
Offices of other health practitioners | |
Offices of osteopathic physicians | |
Outside drive-up ATMs | |
Passenger transportation arrangement | |
Personnel supply services | |
Photographic studios, portrait | |
Physical fitness facilities | |
Producers, orchestras and entertainers | |
Rental of railroad cars | |
Reupholstery and furniture repair | |
Savings institutions | |
Shoe repair and shoeshine parlors | |
Watch, clock and jewelry repair |
Note: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the "C-2" District if approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedure:
[Ord. No. 1248 §2, 3-15-2012; Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019]
Automobile parking | |
Automotive repair shops | |
Automotive services, except repair | |
Body piercing and tattooing, whether or not such services are primary or incidental to the business and whether or not any charge is made for services | |
Bus charter services | |
Business credit institutions | |
Bus terminal and service facilities | |
Coin-operated amusement devices | |
Funeral services and crematories | |
Intercity and rural bus transportation | |
Laundry, cleaning, and garment services | |
Local and suburban transportation | |
Miscellaneous business services | |
Miscellaneous equipment rental and leasing | |
Miscellaneous personal services | |
Miscellaneous repair shops | |
Miscellaneous transportation services | |
Mobile vendors, except farmer's markets, events and festivals | |
Motion picture distribution services | |
Motion picture production and services | |
Personal credit institutions | |
Public golf courses | |
Research and testing services | |
School buses | |
Taxicabs | |
Trucking and courier services, except air (no outdoor storage) | |
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities | |
All permitted uses in the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District | |
All conditional uses in the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
D.
Property Development Standards. The following property development standards shall apply in the "C-2" District.
E.
Other Regulations And Standards. Development within zoning districts shall be subject to all other applicable regulations of this zoning code, land subdivision code and other applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:
F.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
Where a "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District is adjacent to any residential zoning district, a landscaping greenbelt at least fifteen (15) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "C-2" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
3.
All yards unoccupied with buildings or used as traffic ways shall be landscaped with grass and shrubs and maintained in good condition the year round.
4.
All of the lot used for parking of vehicles and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
5.
All repair of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the other operations shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
6.
Outdoor lighting, when provided, shall have an arrangement of reflectors and an intensity of lighting which will not interfere with adjacent streets and shall not be of a flashing or intermittent type.
Section 405.070 "C-3" General Commercial Retail District.
[Ord. No. 231 §5, 11-2-1995; Ord. No. 303 §2, 5-1-1997; Ord. No. 519 §1, 12-13-2001; Ord. No. 848 §1, 6-22-2006]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the "C-3" General Commercial Retail District is to accommodate commercial uses that serve community and regional markets. The regulations of the "C-3" District are intended to allow the development of moderate and high intensity commercial uses, while protecting surrounding areas from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with non-residential uses. The "C-3" District is intended to be applied in those areas of the City designated for commercial use in the Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right in the "C-3" District:
[Ord. No. 1248 §3, 3-15-2012]
Auto and home supply stores |
Candy, nut and confectionery stores |
Clothing stores |
Dairy product stores |
Department stores |
Eating and drinking places |
Florists |
Fruit and vegetable markets |
Furniture and home furnishings stores |
Grocery stores |
Hardware stores |
Household appliances |
Lumber and other building materials stores |
Meat and fish markets |
Miscellaneous food stores |
Motion picture theaters |
Optical goods stores |
Paint, glass and wallpaper stores |
Radio, television and computer stores |
Retail bakeries |
Retail nurseries and garden stores |
Shoe stores |
All permitted uses in the "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District except those specifically listed as conditional uses in Subsection (C) of this Section. |
All conditional uses in the "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District except those specifically listed as conditional uses in Subsection (C) of this Section. |
Note: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the "C-3" District if approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedures:
[Ord. No. 1248 §3, 3-15-2012; Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019; Ord. No. 1765, 6-19-2019; Ord. No. 1777, 7-31-2019; Ord. No. 2065, 2-15-2023]
Amusement parks |
Automobile parking |
Automotive rentals, no drivers |
Automotive repair shops |
Automotive services, except repair |
Boat dealers |
Body piercing and tattooing, whether or not such services are primary or incidental to the business and whether or not any charge is made for services |
Bowling centers |
Bus charter service |
Business credit institutions |
Bus terminal and service facilities |
Camps and recreational vehicle parks |
Child day care services |
Coin-operated amusement devices |
Commercial sports |
Comprehensive marijuana dispensary facilities |
Credit reporting and collection services |
Drug stores and proprietary stores |
Federal and Federal-sponsored credit |
Freight transportation arrangement |
Functions closely related to banking |
Funeral services and crematories |
Gasoline service stations |
Gas production offices and distribution offices |
Hotels and motels |
Individual and family services |
Intercity and rural bus transportation |
Laundry, cleaning and garment services |
Liquefied petroleum gas retail |
Liquor stores |
Local and suburban transportation |
Medical and dental laboratories |
Medical marijuana dispensary facility |
Membership sports and recreation clubs |
Microbusiness dispensary facilities |
Miscellaneous apparel and accessory stores |
Miscellaneous business services |
Miscellaneous equipment rental and leasing |
Miscellaneous general merchandise stores |
Miscellaneous personal services |
Miscellaneous repair shops |
Miscellaneous shopping goods stores |
Miscellaneous transportation services |
Mobile home dealers |
Mobile vendors except farmer's markets, events and festivals |
Motion picture distribution services |
Motion picture production and services |
Motorcycle dealers |
New and used car dealers |
News dealers and newsstands |
Non-classifiable retail trade establishments |
Non-store retailers |
Offices and clinics of dentists |
Offices and clinics of medical doctors |
Offices of osteopathic physicians |
Offices of other health practitioners |
Outside drive-up ATMs |
Passenger transportation arrangement |
Personal credit institutions |
Personnel supply services |
Producers, orchestras and entertainers |
Public golf courses |
Recreational vehicle dealers |
Rental of railroad cars |
Research and testing services |
Rooming houses and boardinghouses |
School buses |
Self-storage warehouses |
Taxicabs |
Tobacco stores and stands |
Trucking and courier services, except air (no outdoor storage) |
Used merchandise stores |
Variety stores |
Video tape rentals |
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities |
Women's accessory and specialty stores |
All permitted uses in the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District |
All conditional uses in the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District |
Note: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
D.
Property Development Standards. The following property development standards shall apply in the "C-3" District.
E.
Other Regulations And Standards. Development within zoning districts shall be subject to all other applicable regulations of this zoning code, land subdivision code and other applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:
F.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
Where a "C-3" General Commercial Retail District is adjacent to any residential zoning district, a landscaping greenbelt at least fifteen (15) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "C-3" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
3.
All yards unoccupied with buildings or used as traffic ways shall be landscaped with grass and shrubs and maintained in good condition the year round.
4.
All of the lot used for parking of vehicles and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
5.
All repair of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
6.
Outdoor lighting, when provided, shall have an arrangement of reflectors and an intensity of lighting which will not interfere with adjacent streets and shall not be of a flashing or intermittent type.
Section 405.075 "C-4" Regional Commercial Retail District.
[Ord. No. 231 §5, 11-2-1995; Ord. No. 303 §2, 5-1-1997; Ord. No. 887 §1, 12-14-2006]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the "C-4" Regional Commercial Retail District is to accommodate auto-oriented commercial uses that are particularly dependent on locations near major highways. The regulations of the "C-4" District are intended to allow the development of commercial uses, while protecting surrounding areas from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with non-residential uses. The "C-4" District is intended to be applied in those areas of the City designated for commercial use in the Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right in the "C-4" District.
Auto and home supply stores | |
Candy, nut and confectionery stores | |
Clothing stores | |
Department stores | |
Eating and drinking places | |
Florists | |
Fruit and vegetable markets | |
Furniture and home furnishings stores | |
Grocery stores | |
Hardware stores | |
Household appliances | |
Lumber and other building materials stores | |
Meat and fish markets | |
Miscellaneous food stores | |
Motion picture theaters | |
News dealers and newsstands | |
Optical goods stores | |
Paint, glass and wallpaper stores | |
Radio, television and computer stores | |
Retail bakeries | |
Retail nurseries and garden stores | |
Shoe stores |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the "C-4" District if approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedures.
[Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019]
Coin-operated amusement devices | |
Drug stores and proprietary stores | |
Gasoline service stations | |
Hotels and motels | |
Liquor stores | |
Miscellaneous apparel and accessory stores | |
Miscellaneous general merchandise stores | |
Miscellaneous shopping goods stores | |
Non-classifiable retail trade establishments | |
Non-store retailers | |
Tobacco stores and stands | |
Used merchandise stores | |
Variety stores | |
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities | |
Women's accessory and specialty stores | |
All permitted uses in the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District | |
All conditional uses in the "C-1" Light Commercial Office District | |
All permitted uses in the "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District | |
All conditional uses in the "C-2" Limited Commercial Services District | |
All permitted uses in the "C-3" General Commercial Retail District | |
All conditional uses in the "C-3" General Commercial Retail District |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
D.
Property Development Standards. The following property development standards shall apply in the "C-4" District.
E.
Other Regulations And Standards. Development within zoning districts shall be subject to all other applicable regulations of this zoning code, land subdivision code and other applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:
F.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
Where a "C-4" Regional Commercial Retail District is adjacent to any residential zoning district, a landscaping greenbelt at least fifteen (15) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines and shall consists of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "C-4" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
G.
Administration Procedures For Regional Commercial Retail Development.
1.
The developer shall first make an application to the City for construction of a shopping center under this zoning. The application shall include the following in addition to the administrative requirements set forth in this Chapter.
a.
The developer shall submit site plans of the proposed development which shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet; and which shall show the arrangement of the buildings, design and circulation pattern of the off-street parking area, landscaped yards, ornamental screening, service courts, and utility and drainage easements and facilities; and the relationship of the shopping center development to adjacent areas which it may affect.
b.
The developer shall show evidence that indicates to the satisfaction of the Planning and Zoning Commission the ability and intent to carry out the development of the shopping center in accordance with the plans submitted.
c.
Development procedure. The developer shall obtain a building permit for the shopping center in accordance with the requirements and procedures of the City of Cottleville and shall begin construction of the shopping center within two (2) years after the effective date of approval of the application for construction of the shopping center and shall make a reasonable and continuous progress toward completion. If the shopping center is not under construction within two (2) years after the effective date of the shopping center rezoning, the Planning and Zoning Commission representative shall review the status of the development and if he/she shall find that the developer cannot proceed immediately with the development in conformity with the requirements of this Section, this fact and the reasons thereof shall be reported to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City. The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City may, at its discretion, review and recommend an extension of the two (2) year period or recommend rezoning to the Board of Aldermen to a zoning district classification consistent with the City's land use plan.
2.
Review of the plan change. Any substantial deviation from the plat of building plans approved by the Commission shall constitute a violation of the building permit authorizing construction of the shopping center. Substantial changes in plans shall be resubmitted to the Board of Aldermen of the City and the Planning and Zoning Commission to insure compliance with the requirements and purpose and intent of this Section and no building permit shall be issued for any construction which is not in substantial conformity with the approved plan.
Section 405.080 "C-5" Commercial Office District.
[Ord. No. 231 §5, 11-2-1995; Ord. No. 303 §2, 5-1-1997]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the "C-5" General Public District is to accommodate health care, public administration, educational and religious (and related uses) uses and to promote employment, care facilities, educational and religious assembly opportunities for area residents. The regulations of the "C-5" District are intended to allow the development of public uses, while protecting residential areas from the adverse impacts sometimes associated with non-residential uses. The "C-5" District is intended to be applied in these areas of the City designated for public facilities use in the Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right in the "C-5" District.
Administration of education programs offices | |
Administration of general economic programs offices | |
Botanical and zoological gardens | |
Churches, temples, synagogues, places of worship, etc. | |
Colleges and universities | |
Court | |
Dance studios, schools, band halls | |
Elementary and secondary schools | |
Executive offices | |
Executive and legislative combined | |
Finance, taxation and monetary policy offices | |
General government | |
Hospitals | |
Job training and related services | |
Legislative bodies | |
Libraries | |
Museums and art galleries | |
National security offices | |
Public order and safety offices | |
Residential care | |
Social services | |
Vocational schools |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the "C-5" District if approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedures.
[Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019]
Coin-operated amusement devices | |
Heliport or helipad | |
Non-classifiable public administration establishments | |
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities |
NOTE: None of the above are permitted to store hazardous materials open to the environment. |
D.
Property Development Standards. The following property development standards shall apply in the "C-5" District.
E.
Other Regulations And Standards. Development within zoning districts shall be subject to all other applicable regulations of this zoning code, land subdivision code and other applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:
F.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
Where a "C-5" General Public District is adjacent to any residential zoning district, a landscaping greenbelt at least fifteen (15) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "C-5" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
3.
All yards unoccupied with buildings or used as traffic ways shall be landscaped with grass and shrubs and maintained in good condition the year round.
4.
All of the lot used for parking of vehicles and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
5.
All repair of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
6.
Outdoor lighting, when provided, shall have an arrangement of reflectors and an intensity of lighting which will not interfere with adjacent streets and shall not be of a flashing or intermittent type.
Section 405.085 "I-1" Light Industrial.
[Ord. No. 87 §11, 6-15-1989]
A.
Purpose Of The District. This industrial district is intended primarily for the conduct of light manufacturing, assembling and fabrication and for warehousing, wholesale and retail service uses. These uses may require direct access to rail, air or street transportation routes; however, the size and volume of the raw materials and finished products involved should not produce the volume of freight generated by the uses of the heavy industrial district.
B.
Uses Permitted. In District "I-1" no building, structure, land or premises shall be used, no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, except for one (1) or more of the following uses:
1.
Manufacturing uses similar to those listed below which do not create any more offensive noise, odor or vibration than that which is generally associated with light industries of this type specifically permitted below:
a.
Manufacture or assembly of small electrical appliances or electronics apparatus.
b.
Manufacture of medical instruments and supplies.
c.
Manufacture or assembly of sheet metal products including heating and ventilating ducts and equipment.
d.
Warehousing, services including retail and wholesale sales.
2.
Laboratories and office/research and testing.
3.
Public utility facilities.
C.
Uses Permitted Upon Review By Planning And Zoning Commission. Commercial uses similar to those listed below which do not generate more traffic than that which is generally associated with the following examples:
D.
Conditional Use Permit Required in "I-1" District. Industrial uses similar to those below but not limited to the following which because of their intensity and nature may leave detrimental impact to neighboring uses by reason of dust, smoke, vibration, noise, order or effluents.
[Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019; Ord. No. 1777, 7-31-2019; Ord. No. 2065, 2-15-2023]
1.
Outdoor (above ground) storage of fuels, chemicals (whether in tanks or other containers).
2.
Metal salvage and/or recycling operation.
3.
Petroleum refining or storage facility.
4.
Vehicle storage (any type vehicle) or impound yard, other than the sale of operable motor vehicles from or on the premises.
5.
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities.
6.
Medical marijuana dispensary facility.
7.
Medical marijuana cultivation facility.
8.
Medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facility.
9.
Marijuana testing facility.
10.
Comprehensive marijuana dispensary facility.
11.
Comprehensive marijuana cultivation facility.
12.
Comprehensive marijuana-infused products manufacturing facility.
13.
Microbusiness dispensary facility.
14.
Microbusiness wholesale facility.
E.
Building Height Requirements. No building shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height except upon review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
F.
Lot Area, Storage And Yard Requirements.
1.
There shall be no minimum lot area requirements in this district.
2.
Not more than forty percent (40%) of the lot containing any use permitted in this district may be used for open storage of raw material, finished goods or any other material.
3.
All buildings shall be set back from the street right-of-way line to provide a front yard having not less than thirty (30) feet in depth. No building shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to a side lot line and fifteen (15) feet to a rear lot line, except when adjacent to a residential district where a forty (40) foot wide or rear yard is required.
G.
Parking Requirements. See off-street parking and loading regulations.
H.
Screening And Landscaping. All off-street parking facilities, with the exception of single-family detached dwelling or a two-family dwelling, shall be screened and landscaped in accordance with the following design standards:
1.
Along each property line of the zoning lot, a planting strip of four (4) feet minimum width shall be provided between said property line and the off-street parking facilities. Where parking facilities for non-residential uses abut a residential district, a sightproof fence or hedge of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along the perimeter of the off-street parking facility within the planting strip herein described.
2.
All off-street parking facilities shall be approximately broken by linear planting strips or variable shaped islands in the interior of the facility. Such planting strips or islands shall be satisfactorily landscaped with trees or other suitable vegetation and shall constitute no less than five percent (5%) of the total area of the off-street parking facility excluding the four (4) foot planting strip previously mentioned.
3.
The selection of trees, hedges and other planting materials shall be approved by the Commission.
I.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
Where an "I-1" Light Industrial District is adjacent to a residential zoning district, a landscaped greenbelt at least twenty (20) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the industrial property lines and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "I-1" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner and the greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
3.
Any structure in an "I-1" District exceeding forty-five (45) feet in height which adjoins property in a residential district shall be set back from such property line, in addition to the minimum required setback, a distance of one (1) foot for every two (2) feet in height above forty-five (45) feet; a lesser setback may be allowed if the six (6) foot screening buffer is increased in height according to the aforementioned proportions.
Section 405.090 "I-2" Heavy Industrial.
[Ord. No. 87 §11, 6-15-1989]
A.
Purpose Of The District. This district is intended to provide for heavy industrial uses not otherwise provided for in the districts established by this Chapter. The intensity of uses permitted in this district make it desirable that they be buffered from residential areas whenever possible.
B.
Uses Permitted. In District "I-2" no building, structure, land or premises shall be used, no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, except for the following uses:
1.
Any use permitted in the "I-1" Light Industrial District.
2.
Manufacturing, assembling, handling of raw materials or warehousing, either freestanding or in campus grouping (under single ownership or management) including, but not limited to:
3.
Any other heavy industrial uses not producing more noise, odor, dust, vibration, blast or traffic than those enumerated above subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4.
Structures and uses clearly accessory to the normal operation of the above uses.
5.
Heavy equipment sales and/or rentals.
C.
Uses Permitted Upon Review By Planning And Zoning Commission. Commercial uses similar to those listed below which do not generate more traffic than that which is generally associated with the following examples:
D.
Conditional Use Permit Required in "I-2" District. Industrial uses similar to those below but not limited to the following which because of their intensity and nature may have a detrimental impact to neighboring uses by reason of dust, smoke, vibration, noise, odor of effluents.
[Ord. No. 1748, 1-16-2019; Ord. No. 1777, 7-31-2019; Ord. No. 2065, 2-15-2023]
1.
Asphalt manufacturing, refining or preparation.
2.
Meat packing and processing (including slaughtering).
3.
Rendering.
4.
Fertilizer manufacturing from organic materials or its compounding.
5.
Outdoor (above ground) storage of fuels, chemicals (whether in tanks or other containers).
6.
Metal salvage and/or recycling operation.
7.
Petroleum refining or storage facility (above ground).
8.
Vehicle storage (any type vehicle) or impound yard other than the sale of operable motor vehicles from or on the premises.
9.
Any industry involved in the use of, processing of or disposal of and temporary storage of radioactive materials and other materials deemed as hazardous waste.
10.
The treatment of hides or raw leather.
11.
Any industry involved in the production, manufacture and/or storage of explosives or ammunitions.
12.
Wireless support structures and wireless facilities.
13.
Medical marijuana dispensary facility.
14.
Medical marijuana cultivation facility.
15.
Medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facility.
16.
Medical marijuana testing facility.
17.
Comprehensive marijuana dispensary facility.
18.
Comprehensive marijuana cultivation facility.
19.
Comprehensive marijuana-infused products manufacturing facility.
20.
Microbusiness dispensary facility.
21.
Microbusiness wholesale facility.
E.
Building Height Requirements. No building shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height except upon review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
F.
Lot Area, Storage And Yard Requirements.
1.
Not more than sixty percent (60%) of the lot containing any use permitted in this district may be used for open storage of raw material, finished goods or any other material.
2.
All buildings shall be set back from the street right-of-way line to provide a front yard having not less than thirty (30) feet in depth. No building shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to a side lot line and fifteen (15) feet to a rear lot line, except when adjacent to a residential district where a seventy (70) foot side or rear yard is required.
G.
Parking Requirements. See off-street parking and loading regulations.
H.
Screening And Landscaping. All off-street parking facilities, with the exception of single-family detached dwelling or a two-family dwelling, shall be screened and landscaped in accordance with the following design standards:
1.
Along each property line of the zoning lot, a planting strip of four (4) feet minimum width shall be provided between said property line and the off-street parking facilities. Where parking facilities for non-residential uses abut a residential district, a sightproof fence or hedge of not less than six (6) feet in height shall be provided along the perimeter of the off-street parking facility within the planting strip herein described.
2.
All off-street parking facilities shall be approximately broken by linear planting strips or variable shaped islands in the interior of the facility. Such planting strips or islands shall be satisfactorily landscaped with trees or other suitable vegetation and shall constitute no less than five percent (5%) of the total area of the off-street parking facility excluding the four (4) foot planting strip previously mentioned.
3.
The selection of trees, hedges and other planting materials shall be approved by the Commission.
I.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from public view.
2.
Where a "I-2" Heavy Industrial District is adjacent to any residential zoning district, a landscaping greenbelt at least ten (10) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "I-2" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
3.
Any structures or buildings in an "I-2" District exceeding forty-five (45) feet in height which adjoins property in a residential district shall be setback from such property line, in addition to the minimum required setback, a distance of one (1) foot for every two (2) feet in height above forty-five (45) feet; a lesser setback may be allowed if the six (6) foot screening buffer is increased in height according to the aforementioned proportions.
Section 405.092 "RD" Recreational District.
[Ord. No. 2114, 10-18-2023]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the "RD" Recreational District is to provide for park and recreational uses and facilities to enhance and preserve the City's recreational and scenic areas for use by residents of the City. The City recognizes the important role recreation plays in the provision of a healthy community and, to that end, the permitted and conditional uses provided herein are limited to those activities which support or are related to the preservation of recreational lands and activities.
B.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right in the "RD" District.
Areas designated for picnicking, jogging, bicycling, hiking, nature preservation, and wildlife sanctuaries.
Baseball/softball fields, without lights.
Outdoor soccer fields, without lights.
Outdoor volleyball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, pickleball, and other similar sports courts, without lights.
Parks and open space.
Playground equipment.
C.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the "RD" District if approved in accordance with the conditional use review and approval procedures.
Baseball/softball fields, with lights.
Concession stands, if located on the same property as another principal use.
Driving ranges.
Indoor batting cages.
Indoor soccer fields.
Indoor volleyball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, pickleball, and other similar courts.
Miniature golf, putt-putt.
Mobile food vendor.
Outdoor batting cages, with or without lights.
Outdoor soccer fields, with lights.
Outdoor volleyball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, pickleball, and other similar sports courts, with lights.
Plant nursery.
Pumpkin patches.
Shops offering the rental, repair, and sale of bicycles and bicycle accessories and supplies.
Swimming pools, indoor and outdoor.
D.
E.
Other Regulations And Standards.
1.
Accessory Uses.
a.
No accessory building or structure shall be used prior to the principal building or use, except as a construction facility for the principal building or use.
b.
Attached Subordinate Buildings. A subordinate building or structure attached to the principal building of a lot shall be made a structural part thereof and shall be considered part of the principal building, and not an accessory building or structure.
c.
All utility sheds in excess of one hundred fifty (150) square feet shall be constructed of materials and designed architecturally to be in substantial compliance with the primary structure on the property.
F.
Miscellaneous Requirements.
1.
All exterior solid waste containers and container racks or stands shall be screened from view.
2.
All of the lot used for parking of vehicles and all driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be either paved with a sealed surface pavement or be comprised of gravel treated in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
3.
No permanent outdoor storage shall be allowed in the "RD" District.
4.
Drive through windows of any kind are not be permitted in the "RD" District.
5.
Outdoor lighting, when provided, shall have an arrangement of reflectors and an intensity of lighting which will not interfere with adjacent streets and shall not be of a flashing or intermittent type.
6.
All yards unoccupied with buildings or used as traffic ways shall be landscaped with grass and shrubs and maintained in good condition year round.
7.
Where a "RD" Recreational District is adjacent to any residential zoning district or use, a landscaping greenbelt at least ten (10) feet in width shall be provided continuously on the back and/or sides of the commercial property lines abutting the residential zoning district or use and shall consist of a compact evergreen hedge, foliage screening, solid masonry wall, solid wood fence or other type of screening with a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade, so long as the degree of screening is not less than the screening afforded by the fence, etc., and shall be maintained along the appropriate property line by the users of the "RD" property. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition by the property owner. This greenbelt shall not be used for off-street parking facilities or for loading space.
8.
All natural watercourses, as defined in Section 510.290, in the "RD" District shall be flanked with vegetated buffers meeting the following requirements:
a.
Within such vegetated buffers, there shall be no clearing, grading, construction, or disturbance of vegetation. A vegetated buffer for a natural watercourse shall consist of a vegetated strip of land extending along both sides of a natural watercourse [or alternatively, along one (1) side of the natural watercourse, as applicable depending upon the location of the watercourse on the property in question].
b.
The vegetated buffer shall begin at the edge of the bank of the natural watercourse, and extend a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet along the natural watercourse.
c.
For those sites where vegetation does not exist, developers or owners shall allow the vegetated buffer to succeed naturally.