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Kootenai City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 10

RESIDENTIAL ZONES

8-10A-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this zone is to provide a zoning designation that allows for more urbanized residential densities in the heart of the City, allowing for single-family and duplex housing on minimum lot sizes of ten thousand six hundred fifty (10,650) square feet. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

8-10A-2: SITE REGULATIONS:

The following site requirements shall apply in the Single- Family Residential Zone:
   A.   Site Area: The minimum lot size shall be ten thousand six hundred fifty (10,650) square feet.
   B.   Street Frontage: The minimum street frontage on a public street shall be seventy five feet (75').
   C.   Nonconforming Lots Of Record: Lots of record as of the effective date hereof that do not meet the minimum site area and/or street frontage requirements are subject to the standards of section 8-16-2 of this title. Any special use permit applications shall demonstrate compliance with zoning district, parking, and design and other applicable standards of this title. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. Ord. 227, 9-3-2019)

8-10A-3: BUILDING REGULATIONS:

No new building shall be constructed in the Single-Family Residential Zone, except in conformance with the following requirements:
   A.   Building Height Limits: The maximum height of buildings in the Single-Family Residential Zone shall not exceed thirty five feet (35') or two (2) stories, whichever is less, except that:
      1.   Tool/storage sheds, garages and shop buildings accessory to a residential use shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height.
      2.   Other nondwelling structures may exceed this height by special use permit.
   B.   Building Setback Requirements:
 
Setback (Feet)
Detached Accessory Buildings <200 Square Feet
(Feet)
Front yard
25
25
Rear yard
10
5
Side yard
10
5
Flanking street
15
15
 
   C.   Building Coverage: Building coverage shall not exceed forty percent (40%). (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

8-10A-4: USE REGULATIONS:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
Home occupations, meeting the design standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.
In home childcare, subject to the standards of subsection 8-14-3-1E of this title.
On lots of thirteen thousand three hundred (13,300) square feet or more, one (1) two-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
One single-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
Public parks.
Temporary building for construction office purposes for a period not to exceed nine (9) months, or the duration of the construction project, whichever is less.
On lots or parcels not less than the minimum site area for the zoning district, one accessory living unit meeting the minimum standards of chapter 8-14 of this title.
   B.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed in the zoning district by special use permit, provided the application meets the standards of approval for a special use permit as detailed in chapter 3, article A of this title, and design standards as detailed in chapter 14 of this title:
Aboveground public utility facilities and infrastructure.
Adult daycare.
Childcare centers, subject to standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.
Churches.
On legal, non-conforming lots or parcels of record, in addition to one single-family dwelling, one attached accessory living unit, meeting the design standards detailed in chapter 8-14 of this title.
Private parks.
Public and private schools.
Public building.
   C.   Uses Prohibited: Any use not explicitly permitted in this zoning district is prohibited. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. Ord. 221, 5-1-2018; Ord. 236, 6-6-2023)

8-10B-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this zone is to provide a zoning designation that allows for single-family, duplex and triplex housing as permitted uses, with apartment buildings, townhouses, condominiums and other structures providing housing for a number of households or families, allowed by special use permit, with adequate buffering between single-family residential zones. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

8-10B-2: SITE REGULATIONS:

The following site requirements shall apply in the multi-family residential zone:
   A.   Site Area: The minimum lot size in the multi-family residential zone shall be ten thousand six hundred fifty (10,650) square feet. Additional minimum site area regulations shall apply to the following uses within the zone:
   MINIMUM SITE AREA BY USE
Use
Minimum Site Area
(Square Feet)
Use
Minimum Site Area
(Square Feet)
Single-family dwelling
10,650
Single-family dwelling with attached accessory living unit, subject to the standards of chapter 8-14
10,650
Single-family dwelling with detached accessory living unit; subject to the standards of chapter 8-14
13,300
Two-family dwelling (duplex)
13,300
Three-family dwelling (triplex)
16,500
Four-family dwelling (fourplex)
20,000
Multi-family dwelling (5 or more units)
25,000
Licensed childcare centers and adult daycare
10,650
Residential care facilities, including group homes and assisted living facilities (9 to 16 beds)
16,500
 
   B.   Street Frontage: The minimum street frontage on a public street in the multi-family zone shall be seventy five feet (75'). Additional minimum street frontage requirements shall apply to the following uses within the multi-family residential zone:
   MINIMUM STREET FRONTAGE BY USE
Use
Minimum Street Frontage
(Feet)
Use
Minimum Street Frontage
(Feet)
Single-family dwelling
75
Single-family dwelling with attached accessory living unit
75
Single-family dwelling with detached accessory living unit
75
Two-family dwelling (duplex)
100
Three-family dwelling (triplex)
125
Four-family dwelling (fourplex)
125
Multi-family dwelling (5 or more units)
125
Licensed childcare facilities and adult daycare
100
Residential care facilities, including group homes and assisted living facilities (9 to 16 beds)
100
 
   C.   Nonconforming Lots Of Record: Lots of record as of the effective date hereof that do not meet the minimum site area and/or street frontage requirements are subject to the standards of section 8-16-2 of this title. Any special use permit applications shall demonstrate compliance with zoning district, parking, and design and other applicable standards of this title. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. Ord. 227, 9-3-2019; Ord. 236, 6-6-2023)

8-10B-3: BUILDING REGULATIONS:

No new building shall be constructed in the Multi-Family Residential Zone, except in conformance with the following requirements:
   A.   Building Height Limits: The maximum height of buildings in the Multi-Family Residential Zone shall not exceed thirty five feet (35') or two (2) stories, whichever is less, except that:
      1.   Tool/storage sheds, garages and shop buildings accessory to a residential use shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height.
      2.   Other nondwelling structures may exceed this height by special use permit.
   B.   Building Setback Requirements:
 
Setback (Feet)
Detached Accessory Buildings
<200 Square Feet
(Feet)
Front yard
25
25
Rear yard
10
5
Side yard
10
5
Flanking street
15
15
 
   C.   Building Coverage: Building coverage shall not exceed forty percent (40%).
   D.   Impervious Surface Coverage: Impervious surfaces, including building footprints, paved driveways, parking areas and walkways, shall not exceed seventy five percent (75%) of the area of the development site. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)

8-10B-4: USE REGULATIONS:

   A.   Permitted Uses:
      Home occupations, meeting the design standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.
      In home childcare, subject to the standards of subsection 8-14-3-1E of this title.
      On lots of thirteen thousand three hundred (13,300) square feet or more, with one hundred feet (100') of public street frontage, one (1) two-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
      On lots of sixteen thousand five hundred (16,500) square feet or more, with one hundred twenty five feet (125') of public street frontage, one (1) three-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
      On lots of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, with one hundred twenty five feet (125') of public street frontage, one (1) four-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
      One single-family dwelling, with the usual accessory structures to include toolsheds, private garages and/or shop buildings of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
      Public parks.
      Temporary building for construction office purposes for a period not to exceed nine (9) months, or the duration of the construction project, whichever is less. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. Ord. 221, 5-1-2018)
   B.   Special Uses: The following uses may be allowed in the zoning district by special use permit, provided the application meets the standards of approval for a special use permit as detailed in chapter 3, article A of this title, and design standards as detailed in chapter 14 of this title:
      Aboveground public utility facilities and infrastructure.
      Adult daycare.
      An apartment complex, consisting of two (2) or more multi-family buildings, under common ownership and served by shared access, parking, open space and amenities.
      Childcare centers, subject to standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.
      In addition to one single-family dwelling, one attached accessory living unit, meeting the design standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title; or, on lots of thirteen thousand three hundred (13,300) square feet or more, one attached or detached accessory living unit, meeting the design standards detailed in chapter 14 of this title.
      On lots of twenty five thousand (25,000) square feet or more, with one hundred twenty five feet (125') of frontage, one multi-family dwelling of five (5) or more units.
      Private parks.
      Public buildings.
      Residential care facilities, including group homes and assisted living facilities (9 to 16 beds). (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013; amd. 2017 Code; Ord. 221, 5-1-2018)
   C.   Uses Prohibited: Any use not explicitly permitted in this zoning district is prohibited. (Ord. 201, 11-15-2013)