The following structures and uses shall be exempt from the provisions of these regulations:

Exceptions To Area Regulations. The following exceptions shall be made as to yard and area regulations:

Intent. The intent of this district is to reduce the impact of urban development on agriculture, forestry and rural areas located outside the sanitary sewer service area by designating these areas for agricultural operations and forestry uses and low density residential development. It is also intended to preserve rural character, reduce the demand for urban services and reduce service delivery costs for local government, while also providing an opportunity for large lot or estate developments.

Permitted Uses. Generally agricultural and low density residential uses are permitted. The permitted, planned, conditional and accessory uses are listed in Section 405.039, Table 4.1.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted it this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V.

Lot Requirement. Minimum yard requirements for dwellings shall be as follows:

Yard Requirements.

Height Regulations. Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.

Use Limitations. Any use containing a septic system shall be on a lot no less than three (3) acres and shall provide the necessary approvals from the Department of Natural Resources.

Additional Requirements. All development shall be subject to the applicable requirements of Article VII, Sign Regulations, and Article VIII, Landscape Requirements.

Intent. The "R-1" District is established to provide for low density single-family detached residential homes and those uses which reinforce residential neighborhoods. New development shall be located in areas served by publicly provided sanitary sewer and water. Septic tanks may be permitted on lots three (3) acres or greater as approved by the City and the Department of Natural Resources.

Permitted Uses. Generally, single-family dwellings, existing two-family dwellings (including duplexes), parks and related accessory uses are permitted. The permitted, planned, conditional and accessory uses are listed in Section 405.039, Table 4.1.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted in this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V.

Lot Requirements.

Yard Requirements.

Height Requirements. Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.

Additional Requirements. All development shall be subject to the applicable requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, and Article VIII, Landscape Requirements.

Unified Control. All duplexes shall be under single ownership and contain trust indentures or covenants establishing unified control of the installation and maintenance of any common facilities or areas.

Intent. The "R-2" District is intended only for existing "R-2" zoning and shall permit as a lawful use only the specific zoning of property in effect on the effective date of this Code. After the effective date of this Code, no new zoning ordinances shall authorize the "R-2" District without the designation as a planned district. The "R-2" District regulations are provided herein to encourage well planned medium-density residential development and planned mixed-use developments consisting of a variety of housing types, densities and styles pursuant to the planned district procedures provided in this Chapter and the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Permitted Uses. Uses which were approved prior to the date of this Code are permitted, provided they are located on lots of record that were established prior to the date of adoption of this Code. After the effective date of this Code, no new zoning ordinances shall authorize the "R-2" District without approval of a Planned District Overlay. A list of permitted uses is provided in Section 405.039, Table 4.1.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted in this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V, Division 2.

Lot Requirements.

Yard Regulations.

Height Regulations. Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.

Additional Requirements. All development shall be subject to the requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking And Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, Article VIII, Landscape Requirements, and Article XI, Site Plan Review.

Unified Control. All duplexes shall be under single ownership and contain trust indentures or covenants establishing unified control of the installation and maintenance of any common facilities or areas.

Intent. The "R-3" District is intended only for pre-existing "R-3" zoning and shall permit as a lawful use only the specific zoning of property in effect on the: effective date of this Code. After the effective date of this Code, no new zoning ordinances shall authorize the "R-3" District without approval of a Planned District Overlay. The "R-3" District regulations are provided herein to encourage well planned high-density residential development and planned mixed-use developments consisting of a variety of housing types, densities and styles pursuant to the planned district procedures provided in this Chapter and the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Permitted Uses. Uses which were approved prior to the date of this Code are permitted, provided they are located on lots of record that were established prior to the date of adoption of this Code. All new uses or change in use shall require rezoning. A list of permitted uses is provided in Section 405.039, Table 4.1.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted in this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V, Division 2.

Lot Requirements.

Yard Regulations.

Density. A lot on which there is erected a multi-family structure shall have a maximum density of eight (8) units per acre. A density bonus of up to twelve (12) units per acre may be permitted pursuant to the Planned Development District procedures.

Height Regulations. Three and one-half (3 1/2) stories or forty-five (45) feet.

Non-Multi-Family Uses. Where a lot is used for single-family or two-family residential purposes, the minimum lot, yard and height requirements shall be the same as that required in the "R-1" and "R-2" Districts for the respected uses.

Design Guidelines. All multi-family development, including group homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and duplexes shall be subject to site plan review requirements and procedures of Article XI and the following design guidelines:

Additional Requirements. All development shall be subject to the requirements of Article VI, Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, and Article VIII, Landscape Requirements. All multi-family development shall be subject to the site plan review requirements and procedures provided in Article XI, Site Plan Review.

Abandonment. Any use other than a single-family dwelling in the "R-3" zoning district is a non-conforming use. Any non-conforming use of land or of a building which has been abandoned for a continuous 12-month period shall not again be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.

Intent. The intent of the "R-4" District is to provide for the uniform development of any proposed manufactured home subdivision. All uses within the "R-4" District shall comply with the Planned Development District procedures and requirements herein.

Permitted Uses. Manufactured single-family homes — residential design, modular single-family home and single-family dwellings.

Minimum Lot And District Requirements.

Yard Regulations.

Height Regulations. Fifteen (15) feet.

Site Plan Review. Development in the "R-4" District shall be subject to the site plan review requirements and procedures contained in Article XI.

Minimum Design Standards. Each manufactured home subdivision shall be designed in accordance with all City codes and to the following minimum design standards:

Manufactured Home Required Setbacks, Buffer Strips And Screening.

Off-Street Parking.

Water Supply.

Required Recreation Areas.

Sewage Disposal. Each manufactured home subdivision shall be connected to the City's sewer system or to another central sewage system as approved by St. Francois County Health Department and/or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Each manufactured home space within a manufactured home subdivision shall be connected to and served by the central sanitary sewer system serving the manufactured home subdivision.

Tie Downs And Ground Anchors. All manufactured homes shall be secured to the ground by tie downs and ground anchors in accordance with the manufacturer's suggested practices.

Electrical. Each manufactured home space shall be provided with an individual electrical outlet supply which shall be installed in accordance with the building codes of the City and requirements of the electric supplier.

Gas. Natural gas hookups, when provided, shall be installed in accordance with the building codes of the City and the regulations of the gas supplier.

Refuse And Garbage Handling. Storage, collection and disposal of refuse in a park shall be in accordance with City Code.

Pad Requirements. Pad surfaces shall consist of a flexible surface with a minimum of five (5) inch thick gravel, stone or compacted surface, treated to discourage plant growth, constructed to discharge water and edged to prohibit fraying or spreading of surfacing materials; or shall be of a hard surface of a minimum of two (2) eighteen (18) inch wide concrete ribbons or slabs capable of carrying the weight and of sufficient length to support all blocking points of the manufactured home.

Intent. The intent of the Neighborhood Commercial District is to provide a zone which will accommodate high density, compact, pedestrian oriented, shopping, office service, entertainment existing residential dwellings and limited new residential uses. Consolidated off-street loading and service facilities should be screened from any adjacent rights-of-way and residential uses.

Permitted Uses. Generally, commercial, retail, service, residential lofts located above street level and existing single-family dwellings are permitted. The permitted, planned, conditional and accessory uses are listed in Section 405.039, Table 4.1. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with the existing adjacent uses and other uses permitted in the district.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted in this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V, Division 2.

Lot Requirements.

Yard Regulations.

Height Requirements. Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.

Use Limitations.

Downtown Development. Architectural elevations, landscape plans and parking layouts for renovation and new construction located within the downtown shall comply with all the development standards pursuant to Section 405.050 and promote the following design guidelines:

Additional Requirements. All development in the "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District shall comply with the requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, Article VIII, Landscape Requirements, and Article XI, Site Plan Review.

Intent. The intent of this district is to provide a zone for those commercial uses which are intensive in nature and which require large lots and direct access to major streets.

Permitted Uses. Generally, offices, retail, commercial service and similar uses are permitted. For a general listing of permitted, planned conditional and accessory uses, see Section 405.039, Table 4.1. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with the existing adjacent uses and other uses permitted in the district.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted in this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V, Division 2.

Lot Requirements.

Yard Requirements.

Height Regulations. Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.

Use Limitations.

Additional Requirements. All development in the "C-2" Business District shall comply with the requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, Article VIII, Landscape Requirements, and Article XI, Site Plan Review.

Intent. The "M-1" District is intended only for pre-existing "M-1" zoning and shall permit as a lawful use only the specific zoning of property in effect on the effective date of this Code. After the effective date of this Code, no new zoning ordinances shall authorize the "M-1" District without the designation as a Planned Industrial District. The intent of the "M-1" District regulations is to encourage well planned industrial uses, pursuant to the City's Planned District procedures, that are not obnoxious due to appearance, noise, emissions or odor; that do not require intensive land coverage; and that can be compatibly developed with adjacent districts.

Permitted Uses. Generally, existing light manufacturing, wholesaling, trucking and warehousing uses are permitted planned uses. The list of permitted uses is provided in Section 405.039, Table 4.1. The permitted uses will be determined based on compatibility with the existing adjacent uses and other uses permitted in the district.

Supplemental Use Regulations. Some uses permitted in this district are subject to supplemental regulations. Please refer to the supplemental use regulations referenced in Section 405.039, Table 4.1 and provided in Article V, Division 2.

Lot Requirements.

Yard Regulations.

Height Regulations. Three (3) stories or fifty (50) feet.

Use Limitations.

Additional Requirements. All development in the "M-1" Light Manufacturing District shall comply with the requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, Article VIII, Landscape Requirements, and Article XI, Site Plan Review.

Purpose.

Intent. The intent of this Section is to allow the planned development of land and at the same time comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and observe the general intent and spirit of these regulations. Through the flexibility of the planned development process, the planned development districts are intended to promote the following development objectives:

Planned Development District — When Required. Any new use or change in use in the "R-2," "R-3," "R-4" and "M-1" zoning districts and all uses designated as a "planned use" in Section 405.039, Table 4.1, shall require rezoning to a planned district overlay with the following exceptions:

Equivalent Districts. All areas of the City designated as a planned district shall be assigned one (1) of the following district classifications which shall be considered a separate district and subject to the specific restrictions and limitations outlined in this Section.

Open Space. A minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the net area of a residential planned development shall be provided for open space as defined by these regulations. At least one-half (1/2) of this open space or twenty percent (20%) of the net area devoted to residential development shall be provided for common open space for the leisure and recreational use of all "PD" residents and owned and maintained in common by them, generally through a homeowners' association. The common open space shall be developed for appropriate recreational facilities and a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the proposed recreational facilities shall be constructed prior to the development of one-half (1/2) of the project and all recreational facilities shall be constructed by the time the project is seventy-five percent (75%) developed.

Additional Requirements. All planned development shall comply with the requirements of Article VI, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article VII, Sign Regulations, Article VIII, Landscape Requirements, and Article XI, Site Plan Review.

Procedures. A planned district may be initiated by an application by one (1) or more of the owners of record or owners under contract for a lot or tract of land or their authorized representative. Procedures for application, review and approval of a planned district shall be as follows:

Permitted And Accessory Use Table. Table 4.1 in Section 405.039 provides a tabular summary of the land use types allowed in each zoning district. The table is intended for reference and does not necessarily reflect all of the regulations that may apply to particular uses or districts. In the event of a conflict between the use regulations in Section 405.039 and those found in the text of the zoning district regulations, the use regulations shall prevail.

Permitted (By Right) Uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of Table 4.1 in Section 405.039 with an asterisk (*) are "permitted by right" and shall be permitted in such zoning district, subject to any additional regulations as may be indicated in the Supplemental Regulations column and all other requirements of this Chapter.

Conditional Uses. Conditional uses are identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a "C" and shall be permitted in such zoning district, subject to any additional regulations as may be indicated in the "Supplemental Regulations" column and all other requirements of this Chapter. All conditional uses shall require the receipt of a conditional use permit prior to the issuance of a building permit. A conditional use permit may be obtained by following the procedures and complying with the performance standards set forth in Article X.

Planned Uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of Table 4.1 in Section 405.039 with a "P" are "planned uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district, subject to any additional regulations as may be indicated in the "Supplemental Regulations" column and all other requirements of this Chapter. All planned uses as set forth in Section 405.039, Table 4.1, require the approval of a final site plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. The submission requirements, procedures and approval standards governing site plans are set forth in Article XI.

Accessory Uses. All accessory uses are subject to the performance standards set forth in Article V.

Unlisted Uses. Uses not listed have been determined either not to be appropriate in any district, incompatible with certain existing uses or sufficiently rare or unexpected as to be incapable of being listed at the time of adoption of this Code except where the Board of Aldermen, after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission, determines that the proposed use is sufficiently similar to a use expressly authorized in the applicable district and not otherwise prohibited or intended to be prohibited by this Chapter or other applicable regulations and such determination is approved by the Board of Aldermen. Any other use not shown as a use permitted by right, a conditional use or a planned use in any zoning district or approved by the Board of Aldermen, but constituting a use that is required to be permitted by law, shall be authorized only in the "M-1" Industrial District subject to the following conditions:

Supplemental Regulations. The last column of Table 4.1 in Section 405.039 entitled "Supplemental Regulations" references additional requirements categorized by Supplemental District Regulations (Division 1) and Supplemental Use Regulations (Division 2). The numbers in this column refer to Section 405.014, Definitions. Additional requirements, beyond those listed in the Supplemental Regulations column, may be required at the discretion of the City.