Leeds City Zoning Code
ARTICLE A
VI - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
1.01 - Intent
This district consists primarily of land where agricultural activities may occur within the city. the intent of A-1 district is to preserve these areas in agriculture, forestry, rural residential and other limited yet compatible land uses.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
1.02 - Uses permitted
The following uses shall be permitted in the A-1 Agricultural District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, section 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and section 2.12, Unclassified Uses.
A.
Agricultural Uses.
1.
Customary accessory structures and buildings associated with farming and related agricultural activities subject to Article VII section 6.00, except that the side and rear shall be at least 50 feet.
2.
Farms, as defined in section 2.00 of Article IV, and subject to section 9.00 of Article VII, except no temporary sawmills or chippers or booths or farm stands shall be allowed and the minimum lot size required in paragraph 12 of section 9.00 Article VII shall be three (3) acres.
3.
Stables, Private.
4.
Hobby Farms, as defined in section 2.00 of Article IV and subject to Section 2.00 of Article VIII.
B.
Residential Uses.
1.
Detached Single-Family Residences as defined in section 2.00 of Article IV, subject to the provisions of section 1.04 herein.
2.
Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.
3.
Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, section 10.00.
4.
Private Tennis Courts, subject to Article VIII, section 10.00.
5.
Residential Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, section 6.00.
6.
Satellite Dish Antennas.
C.
Institutional Uses.
1.
Clubs.
2.
Country Clubs.
3.
Parks.
4.
Places of Worship.
5.
Public Buildings.
6.
Public Utility Services.
7.
Schools.
D.
Commercial Uses.
1.
Studios.
E.
Temporary Uses.
1.
Garage Sales or Yard Sales subject to Article VII, § 8.00.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
1.03 - Special exception uses
The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, sections 1.00, 1.01 and 1.02.
A.
Agricultural Uses.
1.
Farm Support Business.
2.
Livestock Sales.
3.
Stables, Commercial.
4.
Animal Hospitals.
B.
Institutional Uses.
1.
Animal Shelters.
2.
Cemeteries, subject to Article VIII, section 7.00.
3.
Public Utility Facilities.
C.
Commercial Uses.
1.
Day Care Homes.
2.
Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, section 8.00.
3.
Special Events.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
1.04 - Area and dimensional regulations
Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required:
*For all parcels of record that were less than 3.0 acres on May 15, 2006, as recorded in the Probate Court of the county in which the property is located, the minimum lot size shall be the parcel size. After May 15, 2006, a larger parcel may only be divided into less than 3.0 acre lots when such division is not considered to be a subdivision pursuant to Alabama law such as the testate conveyance of more than one part of a parcel of land to issue for homestead purposes.
** The minimum lot width at the building line for those lots less than 3.0 acres may be reduced by the Planning Commission to a minimum of 85 feet. In determining the appropriate lot width at the building line, the Planning Commission shall consider the size, shape, dimensions, and other relevant factors of the lot being considered.
*** The minimum yard setbacks for those lots less than 3.0 acres may be reduced by the Planning Commission to a minimum of 40 feet front se back, 45 feet rear setback, and 15 feet of the lot being considered.
**** Provide that if a single-family residence in existence on May 15, 2006 is destroyed by fire or natural disaster, another single-family residence of the same size or larger may be rebuilt in the same location.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
1.05 - Public buildings
All public buildings shall have a front yard setback of fifty feet (50'). In all other residential districts, where permitted, public buildings shall have: a rear yard of thirty-five feet (35'), a side yard of thirty-five feet (35'), a maximum height of forty-five feet (45'), a maximum building area of fifty percent (50%) of the lot.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
1.06 - Buffer requirements
As described in the Buffer Matrix and in § 1.05 of this Section. The Planning Commission or the Zoning Board of Adjustment may require additional buffer supplements.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
1.07 - Additional regulations (when applicable)
See subsection 1.02 of this Article; and, in Article IV, Definitions.
A.
Fowl and Livestock shall conform with the following provisions:
1.
Horses, cows, sheep goats, and swine shall be housed not less than one hundred and fifty feet (150') from any use permitted in any residential or business zone district, other than the owner's residence, with at least 15,000 square feet of lot area for each animal.
2.
Fowl, rabbits and other small animals shall be housed not less than one hundred feet (100') from any use permitted in any residential or business zone, other than the residence of the owner, with a maximum of twenty (20) such fowl or animals for every seven thousand (7,000) square feet.
B.
1. Administrative and Review Procedures, Article III.
2.
Definitions, Article IV.
3.
General Regulations, Article V.
4.
Supplemental Regulations, Article VII.
5.
Special Exception Uses, Article VIII.
6.
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, Article IX.
7.
Sign Regulations, Article X.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
2.01 - Intent
To provide exclusive areas for low-density detached single-family residences, along with selected institutional and commercial uses that are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
2.02 - Uses permitted
The following uses shall be permitted in the E-1 Residential Estate District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Use.
A.
Agricultural Uses.
1.
Non-commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.
B.
Residential Uses.
1.
Detached Single-Family Residences.
2.
Accessory Structures and Buildings, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.
3.
Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.
4.
Private Tennis Courts, subject to Article VIII, § 10.00.
5.
Satellite Dish.
C.
Institutional Uses.
1.
Public Utility Services.
D.
Temporary Uses.
1.
Garage Sales or Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
2.03 - Special exception uses
The following uses may be permitted, subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.
A.
Agricultural Uses.
1.
Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.
B.
Institutional Uses.
1.
Community Centers/Civic Center.
2.
Country Clubs.
3.
Parks.
4.
Places of Worship.
5.
Public Buildings, subject to subsection 1.05 of this section.
6.
Public Utility Facilities.
7.
Schools.
C.
Commercial Uses.
1.
Day Care Homes.
2.
Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.
2.04 - Area and dimensional regulations
Except as may be provided for elsewhere in this Ordinance, the following area and dimensional regulations shall be required.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
2.05 - Public buildings
As described in Article VI, subsection 1.05.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
2.06 - Buffer requirements
As described in the Buffer Matrix and in subsection 1.05 of this Article.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
2.07 - Additional regulations (when applicable)
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
3.01 - Intent
To provide exclusive areas for low-density detached single-family residences, along with selected institutional and commercial uses that are integrally related to residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
3.02 - Uses permitted
The following uses shall be permitted in the E-2 Single-Family Estate Residential District. Similar uses to those listed below may also be permitted subject to Article III, Administration and Review Procedures, subsection 2.11, Interpretation of Uses and subsection 2.12, Unclassified Uses.
A.
Agricultural Uses.
1.
Non-Commercial Greenhouses and Gardens.
B.
Residential Uses.
1.
Detaches Single-Family Residences.
2.
Accessory Buildings and Structures, subject to Article VII, § 6.00.
3.
Private Swimming Pools, subject to Article VII, § 10.00.
C.
Institutional Uses.
1.
Public Utility Services.
D.
Temporary Uses.
1.
Garage Sales or Yard Sales, subject to Article VII, § 8.00.
(Ord. No. 2015-06-06, 6-15-2015)
3.03 - Special exception uses
The following uses may be permitted, subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and further subject to the appropriate permits being issued by the City. See Article VIII, Special Exception Uses, § 1.00 and subsections 1.01 and 1.02.
A.
Institutional Uses.
1.
Community Centers/Civic Center.
2.
Country Clubs.
3.
Parks.
4.
Places of Worship.
5.
Public Buildings, subject to subsection 1.05 of this Article.
6.
Public Utility Facility.
7.
Schools.
B.
Commercial Uses.
1.
Day Care Homes.
2.
Home Occupations, subject to Article VIII, § 8.00.
C.
Agriculture. None.