The purpose of the BR-1 mixed land use zone is to encourage and promote the balanced mix of residential and commercial uses within the downtown commercial district. To allow for the flexibility of restoring, adding on, and/or replacing of existing residential dwellings and to preserve the vitality of the downtown commercial area. (See zoning map for business/residential zone boundaries.) (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

The uses allowed in the BR-1 zone are those uses prescribed within the C-1 commercial, R-1 single-family residential, and R-2 combined residential zones. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

The planning and zoning commission may, after proper notice and public hearing as prescribed in chapter 9 of this title, permit those uses that are regulated in the C-1 commercial and R-1 and R-2 residential zones and are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interest of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance, or other detriment. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or twenty five feet (25') in height, unless a greater height is approved by a variance to the provisions of this section. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

All buildings and structures should be situated in such a manner as to not obstruct vehicular vision or prohibit emergency access. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than eighteen feet (18') from the right of way line of the street.

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line; except corner lots shall conform to Idaho Code section 49-221.

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be rear yard having a depth of not less than five feet (5') from a street, alley, or dedicated easement and fifteen feet (15') when no such access is available. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

There shall be no minimum lot sizes for commercial use. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

   A.   The minimum lot area for each residential structure shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet and a lot width at the established building line of not less than fifty feet (50') for each of the residential classifications.

   B.   Not more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area may be covered by buildings or structures. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the main building. Such uses shall be limited to one story in height and shall not encroach upon required setback areas. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)

For off street parking and loading requirements refer to section 10-6-6 of this title. (Ord. 246, 10-13-2014)