Hyde Park City Zoning Code
12.130 Residential
Core RC Zone
12.130.010 Purpose And Intent
The purpose of the Residential Core (RC) zone is to provide regulated areas for single family residential uses and for the continued improvement of underdeveloped or undeveloped lots in the historic core of the City where the streets are a ninety-nine foot (99’) right-of-ways (ROW). This allows permitting of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and the reduction of certain development requirements (i.e., minimum lot area and setbacks) to encourage infill development.
The RC zone shall no longer be considered as a new subdivision choice for development. All additions and modifications to lots, dwellings and structures within this zone shall follow the conditions of this chapter.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Amended by Ord. 2023-13 on 9/27/2023
12.130.020 RC Areas; Infill Development
The RC zone is the area defined by the City’s Core Blocks, bordered by 300 North, 200 South, 200 West and 200 East, except for the southwest block of this area which was wholly developed as Ollie’s Place Subdivision. The RC zone is also defined by its ten (10) acre blocks and ninety-nine foot (99’) right-ofways (ROW). The purpose of defining this RC area is to encourage regulated infill development possibilities including single family detached, single family attached (i.e. duplex), or multi family dwelling (limited in form to a tri-plex which has been designed as a single family detached home) product types. When proposed infill development is a lot split with frontages it must meet the requirements of a minor subdivision as outlined in 13.40 of HMPC, the minor subdivision approval process shall be utilized. New infill developments within the RC zone shall be required to provide the following:
A. Utility Connections. A separate water meter and separate connection for sewer shall be provided for each residential building. Utilities shall be installed as outlined in 12.30.075 of HPMC.
B. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided for the street that is in front of the building lot. In the event a sidewalk is not required across the frontage per the City’s master sidewalk/trail plan, payment of a sidewalk fee shall be made to the City pursuant to the City’s fee schedule in lieu of the installation of the sidewalk.
C. Street Improvements. Street improvements including the replacing of any asphalt damaged during utility improvements or during construction.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
12.130.030 Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Permitted, conditional and prohibited uses within the RC zone shall be those as outlined in 12.290 of HPMC.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Repealed by Ord. 2016-01 on 4/13/2016
Amended by Ord. 2023-13 on 9/27/2023
12.130.040 Site Development Standards
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Repealed by Ord. 2016-01 on 4/13/2016
Amended by Ord. 2016-07 on 11/9/2016
Amended by Ord. 2023-13 on 9/27/2023
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Residential Core (RC) Zone
Minimum Lot Area
10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Frontage
70'
Minimum Setbacks (Main Building)
Front: 30'***
Rear: 30'***
Side: 8'
Min. Total Side: 16'
Minimum Setbacks (Corner Lots, Main & Accessory)
Designated Front: 30'***
Street Side: 30'***
Side/Rear Yard 1' (10' from dwellings on neighboring lots)
(Note: Accessory buildings located on a corner lot, adjacent to a 99’ ROW in the RC zone may be located no closer than 10’ from the non-frontage street. If the lot has access to said street the setback shall be increased to 20’. No reduction shall be granted for structures accessing Center Street.
Building Heights
Main Bldg. Max: 35'
Main Bldg. Min: 1 Story
Accessory Bldg. Max: 25'
Accessory Buildings
(Detached)
See "Residential Accessory Setbacks" Table
Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
Water Dedication (Reference Code 12.150)
https://hosting.civiclinq.com/hydeparkut/books/municipal-code/12.150.010
A-1, R2, RC, R-4 Zones
Class
Standard
(<200' sq.)
Class A
(>200' sq., <450' sq.)
Class B
(>450'sq. or height ≥ 14')
Front
30' **
30' **
30' **
Side
1' *
5' (but 2"with firewall) *
10'
Rear (If ≥ 6' Behind main bldg.)
1' *
5' (but 2"with firewall) *
5' (if height <14') or 10' (if height ≥14')
Rear (If < 6' Behind main bldg.)
Same as main bldg.
same as main bldg.
same as main bldg.
Max Area
25% or rear lot
25% of rear lot
25% of rear lot
Superscripts:
* But not closer than ten feet (10’) to any dwelling on an adjacent lot.
** May be reduced to twenty feet (20’) if located in the R-4 zone.
***May be reduced by to twenty feet (20’) to accommodate additions to existing homes with grandfathered setbacks.
12.130.050 Sign Regulations
Any signs in the RC zone shall conform to HPMC 12.90 Sign Regulations.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Repealed by Ord. 2016-01 on 4/13/2016
Amended by Ord 2016-01 on 9/27/23
12.130.060 Parking Requirements
Off-street parking shall be provided as outlined in 12.70 of HPMC.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Amended by Ord. 2016-08 on 11/9/2016
Amended by Ord. 2017-10 on 11/15/2017
Amended by Ord. 2018-10 on 9/26/2018
Amended by Ord. 2019-01 on 1/23/2019
Amended by Ord. 2019-05 on 4/24/2019
Amended by Ord. 2023-13 on 9/27/2023
12.130.070 Flag Lots in the RC Zone
Development of new flag lots in the RC is not permitted.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Amended by Ord. 2019-05 on 4/24/2019
Amended by Ord. 2023-13 on 9/27/2023
12.130.080 Reduction of Impact Fees for moderate income housing
To promote the development of moderate income housing within the City, a proposed multi family building (duplex or tri-plex) within the RC zone may, upon written request to the City Council, receive approval for up to a fifty percent (50%) reduction of required impact fees. If approved by the City Council, such approval and any associated terms related thereto shall be documented and recorded with the County Recorder either through a notation on the final plat or by development agreement.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2015-03 on 5/13/2015
Amended by Ord. 2023-13 on 9/27/2023
