Hazelwood City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVIII
Building Lines
Section 405.795 Observance of Existing Building Lines.
[Ord. No. 3740-06 §2, 4-19-2006]
In order to not only provide for and protect safe and clear rights-of-way and to provide adequate light, air and open space in conformity with buildings existing prior to the adoption of this Chapter and buildings which have been erected in conformity with the order of the County Court established building lines along major highways, those building lines which were in effect within the limits of property now included in the City shall be observed as set forth in this Article.
Section 405.800 Building Line Location For Certain Highways.
[Ord. No. 3740-06 §2, 4-19-2006]
The location of the building lines for structures on certain highways is as follows:
Lindbergh Boulevard. From the south limits of the City to the north limits of the city, the building line shall be set back a distance of sixty (60) feet perpendicular from and running parallel to the Lindbergh Boulevard right-of-way.
Section 405.805 Construction of Buildings Between Centerline of Highway and Building Line Prohibited.
[Ord. No. 3740-06 §2, 4-19-2006]
Except as provided in this Article, no building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in such a manner that any portion of the building shall project into the area between the centerline of the highway and the building line established by this Chapter.
Section 405.810 Use of Non-Conforming Building.
[Ord. No. 3740-06 §2, 4-19-2006]
The lawful use of any building, except advertising signs and billboards, all or part of which may be in violation of this Chapter, may be continued; provided, that no structural alterations shall thereafter be made on that portion of the non-conforming building between the building line and the centerline of the highway. New buildings to replace destroyed or removed non-conforming buildings shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter.
Section 405.815 Advertising Signs, Billboards, Etc., Within Prohibited Area.
[Ord. No. 3740-06 §2, 4-19-2006]
Any advertising sign, billboard or stored material within the prohibited area shall be removed, unless attached to non-conforming commercial buildings, which latter signs may be continued during the life of the building.
Section 405.820 Exceptions To Chapter.
[Ord. No. 3740-06 §2, 4-19-2006]
A.
The regulations in this Chapter shall be subject to the following exceptions:
1.
The ordinary projection of sills, cornices, eaves and ornamental features of a building into the area between the boundary of the highway and the building line may be permitted for a distance not to exceed five (5) feet.
2.
Open, unenclosed porches, awnings and canopies containing no signs or advertising and paved terraces may project beyond the building lines established by this Chapter for a distance not to exceed ten (10) feet, but in no case shall any structure project beyond the lot line.
3.
Poles, wires, pipes, water hydrants and other similar utilities and necessary appurtenances may be erected, repaired and maintained within the area between the building lines and the centerline of the highway, provided a lawful easement is in effect.
4.
When three hundred (300) or more lineal feet of continuous frontage along a highway, to which this Article applies, is developed and not less than fifty percent (50%) of this frontage contains commercial structures, the distance of the building lines provided in this Chapter shall be reduced to meet the general average of the existing buildings within the three hundred (300) feet of frontage chosen for measurement.
5.
When vacant ground lies between existing buildings not conforming to this Chapter and not more than three hundred (300) feet apart, a building may be erected on such vacant ground on a line drawn between the closest front corners of the existing buildings; provided, that the building shall not be erected on land which is within the proposed future right-of-way designated by this Article for a major highway.
6.
Pumps and other necessary mechanical devices, connected with any lawful structures, may be authorized by special permit from the Council.
7.
Roadside stands and other legal, authorized temporary structures may be erected, by special permit from the Council, to be removed within a period of one (1) year or such other time as the permit may stipulate.
8.
Trailers, buses and other vehicles may be located within the building lines, by permission of the Council, to be removed on thirty (30) days' notice in the event of widening of the highway.
9.
Where the owner of the premises and holder of encumbrances thereon agree in writing, properly acknowledged for recording, that they will waive all damages that may result from the taking, destruction or removal of the building for street purposes, the Council may, to avoid hardship or to more closely conform to existing buildings nearby and for other special reasons, permit some encroachment within the building lines by special permit, if the location of the building will not interfere with proper and adequate light, air and visibility of nearby buildings and streets.