All streets, alleys and railroad rights of way, if not otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to be in the same zone as the property immediately abutting upon such alleys, streets or railroad rights of way. Where the centerline of a street or alley serves as a district boundary, the zoning of such street or alley to the centerline unless otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to be the same as that of the abutting property. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

No building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which the building or land is located. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

No aerial, antenna, or similar device or similar structure may be erected to exceed by more than twenty five feet (25') the height limits of the zone in which it is located. Aerials or antennas designed to aid in home radio, television, commercial radio reception, or any other communication towers may be erected to a height not to exceed sixty feet (60') from the ground level. Provided, that said aerial or antenna is erected on a building or in the rear yard area. (Ord. 767, 2-17-2004)

   A.   Projections: An open terrace, but not including a roofed over porch or terrace, may occupy a front yard, provided the unoccupied portion of the front yard has a depth of not less than fifteen feet (15'). A one-story bay window may project into a front yard not more than three feet (3'). Overhanging eaves, including gutters, may project over the minimum required yards not more than twenty four inches (24").

Steps leading up to a deck, porch, or terrace may project into the required yards as follows: Front yard: To a point not closer than ten feet (10') from the property line. Side or rear yard: To a point not closer than two feet (2') from the property line; however, on a corner lot no projections, including steps, are allowed in the setback of the street side yard.

Steps and required handrails that are necessary to access the finished grade of the lot are allowed in the required setback provided there is a minimum two foot (2') landing attached to the public sidewalk.

The minimum yards or other open spaces, including lot areas per family required by this title for each and every building existing or for any building hereafter erected, shall not be encroached upon or considered as yard or open space requirements for any other building.

   B.   Handicap Ramps: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the city council may, by motion, grant permission to any property owner or occupant of real property making an application for the installation of the handicap ramp that would accommodate wheelchair access to any dwelling. Any proposed plan shall provide the council sufficient information concerning the proposed ramp construction to determine that Americans with disabilities act requirements and international building code requirements will be met upon construction. Furthermore, upon the receipt of any application the city's public works superintendent and the police department will be contacted for a recommendation concerning whether any sight distance restriction or other traffic visibility problem would exist with the construction. At the time the council considers the application, the input from the public works superintendent and the police department shall be taken into account and plans appropriately modified if a traffic visibility problem exists.

Thereafter, if all building requirements have been met and all traffic visibility problems solved, the council may grant the permit by appropriate motion. Any permitted ramp shall thereafter be considered a permanent addition to such structure for which it is designed and all permitted ramps shall thereafter be maintained in good condition with reasonably safe nonslip surfaces. (Ord. 842, 8-4-2008)

Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered to provide dwelling units shall be located on a "lot" as herein defined and in no case shall there be more than one such building on one lot unless otherwise provided in this title. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

Any separate lot, the title of which was of record at the time of the adoption of this title, that does not meet the requirements of this title for yards, courts or other area of open space, may be utilized for single residence purpose; provided, the requirements for such yard or court or lot area, width, depth or open space is within seventy five percent (75%) of that required by this title. The purpose of this provision is to permit utilization of recorded lots which lack adequate width or depth as long as reasonable living standards can be provided.

Nothing in this title shall be deemed to require any change in the place, construction or designated use of any building upon which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the adoption of this title, and upon which actual building construction has been diligently carried on and, provided further, that such building shall be completed within one year. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

No building shall be constructed or erected upon a lot or parcel of land, which does not abut upon a public street or have permanent easement for access to a public street, which easement shall have a minimum width of twenty five feet (25') unless an easement of lesser width was of record prior to the adoption of this title. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

No wall, fence or shrubbery shall unreasonably obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility. All hedges and shrubbery shall be maintained at a distance of six inches (6") to twelve inches (12") from the inside line of the sidewalk, unless special permission from the city council is obtained prior to the planting of such shrubbery or hedge. Any wall or fence, located upon, or shrubbery or hedge planted upon the public right of way may be ordered removed therefrom by action of the city council.

Further, walls, fences, hedges and shrubbery within fifty feet (50') of the corner of any block shall not exceed three feet (3') in height above the curb line of the adjacent street. However, the city council may vary this regulation by motion, if such council finds that a proposed higher wall, fence, hedge or shrubbery would not unreasonably obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

Except as otherwise permitted in this title, accessory buildings shall be subject to the following regulations:

   A.   Where an accessory building is structurally attached to a main building, it shall be subject and must conform to all regulations of this title applicable to the main building.

   B.   An accessory building may not be located nearer than five feet (5') to any interior lot line and not nearer than five feet (5') to the rear lot line.

   C.   An accessory building shall not be erected prior to the establishment or construction of the principal use of building. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

Stands for the sale of merchandise or produce shall not be permitted on public property, the parkways, or the street of zones A, B, C, and D except by special permission of the city council. During special events and celebrations, the city council may delegate to nonprofit organizations, within the city, the authority to grant permission to use such areas of public property, that are within the city, a use of which does not interfere with orderly traffic flow or fire protection.

Limited sidewalk promotions by resident merchants shall be an exception to the above rule, provided that no such sidewalk use shall materially interfere with pedestrian traffic. (Ord. 685, 7-8-1996)

   A.   Multiple Dwelling Units: There shall be a minimum of two (2) off street parking spaces for each dwelling unit in a multiple-dwelling unit building, such as a duplex or an apartment building. The city council may in its discretion require an additional off street parking space for every three (3) dwelling units to accommodate visitor parking, if the council finds it is appropriate within the neighborhood.

   B.   Single Family Residence: There shall be a minimum of two (2) off street parking spaces for each free-standing residential building designed to be used as a single-dwelling unit constructed after February 15, 2023. (Ord. 774, 9-7-2004; amd. Ord. 966, 2-6-2023)

   A.   No building of any kind or character within the city of Grangeville after the effective date hereof shall be roofed or sided with nonpainted galvanized metal roofing or siding.

   B.   This provision shall not be applicable to the repair of existing buildings within the city of Grangeville with prohibited galvanized roofing or siding if the building to be repaired was already constructed of such prohibited materials prior to the effective date hereof.

   C.   In the industrial zone, any person may apply to the city council for a waiver of this provision provided it can be demonstrated that the building or structure sought to be sided, roofed, or constructed of nonpainted galvanized metal is of a type that only is available in such prohibited materials or in the event that the location of such building or structure would not materially interfere with the general neighborhood design. There must also be a showing, before a waiver can be granted, that there are other older buildings with such prohibited nonpainted galvanized metal in the immediate vicinity of where such new structure will be located.

   D.   Furthermore, in the event that a nonpainted galvanized metal roofing or siding material would also display the characteristics of being a decorative building material, then the city council may likewise waive their restrictions described in this section upon an application to the council by the person or entity desiring to use such decorative material. (Ord. 778, 10-18-2004)

   A.   Shipping containers as that term is generally understood in the freight industry and enclosed cargo van trailers, sometimes locally known as "semitrailers" shall not be used for permanent storage in zone A, zone B or the business district of zone C, if the same are in any yard or are otherwise available for public viewing on any real property within the city of Grangeville.

   B.   Permanent use shall be any use for storage by an owner exceeding ninety (90) days' continual use.

   C.   Any storage container or cargo van trailer, as herein defined, in permanent use as of the effective date hereof may continue to be used provided that its location does not change.

   D.   Any person violating this section shall be subject to a mandatory injunction issued by the district court requiring removal of any permanently located storage container. (Ord. 792, 10-17-2005)