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Midland City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

ZONING DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS

Sec. 11-1-5.01. - Purpose.

(A)

Establish Common Area Regulations and Standards.

The purpose of this Section 5 Zoning Dimensional Regulations is to establish common area regulations and standards for each zoning district.

(B)

One Location for Information.

This Subsection provides one location within this Zoning Ordinance where the common area regulations and standards can be found.

(Ordinance 9920, sec. 1,(Exh. A) adopted 5/28/2019)

Sec. 11-1-5.02. - Establishment of area regulations and standards.

(A)

Residential and Nonresidential Area Regulations and Standards.

The area regulations and standards for each zoning district are established within the following two charts.

1.

Section 11-1-5.04 Residential Zoning District Dimensional Regulations Chart, and

2.

Section 11-1-5.05 Nonresidential Zoning District Dimensional Regulations Chart.

(B)

PD, Planned Development District.

Due the nature of a PD, Planned Development District with varying area regulations and because all PD, Planned Development Districts have an established base zoning district upon which area regulations are varied, PD, Planned Development Districts are not shown within the following charts.

(Ordinance 9920, sec. 1,(Exh. A) adopted 5/28/2019)

Sec. 11-1-5.03. - Additional area regulations and standards.

Additional area regulations and standards may apply to specific zoning districts and may be found within the other sections of this Zoning Ordinance.

(Ordinance 9920, sec. 1,(Exh. A) adopted 5/28/2019)

Sec. 11-1-5.04. - Residential Zoning District Dimensional Regulations Chart.

Residential Zoning Districts
RegulationAE, ACE, CSF-1, SiSF-2, SiSF-3, SiMH, MTH, To2F, TMF-16MF-22
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Area (1) 2 Acres (87,120 SF) 43,560 SF 9,000 SF 7,000 SF 5,500 SF 5,000 SF 2,500 SF 7,000 SF per duplex or 3,500 SF per Dwelling Unit 2 Acres (87,120 SF) 2 Acres (87,120 SF)
Minimum Lot Width: Interior Lot 150' 100' 80' 65' 50' 50' 25' 70' per duplex or 35' per Dwelling Unit 150' 150'
Corner Lot 150' 100' 85' 70' 55' 55' 30' 75' per duplex or 37.5' per Dwelling Unit 150' 150'
Minimum Lot Depth 150' 120' 100' 100' 100' 100' 100' 100' 100' 100'
Yard Setback Dimensions
Minimum Front Yard Setback (2) 40' 35' 25' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20' 20'
Minimum Front Yard Setback—If lot is served by a paved alley and no front entry is provided or allowed (i.e., no driveway may be in the front yard and access must be from the alley.) 40' 35' 10' 10' 10' 20' 5' 10' 20' 20'
Minimum Side Yard Setback: Interior Lot 15' 10' 5' 5' 5' 5' 0' between attached units/10' minimum on end units 0' between attached units/5' minimum on end units 15' 15'
Corner Lot—Exterior (Street) Yard 15' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 20' 20'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Where an alley adjoins the rear lot line (3) 0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure with no alley access 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 10' = 2 story structure
20' = 3 story structure
0' = 1 story structure
20' = portions of structure that (a) exceeds one-story and (b) is adjacent to any SF or 2F zoning district 50' = any structures over 1 story with windows or doors facing SF or 2F zoning district
0' = 1 story structure.
20' = portions of structure that (a) exceeds one-story and (b) is adjacent to any SF or 2F zoning district 50' = any structures over 1 story with windows or doors facing SF or 2F zoning district.
Where no alley adjoins the rear lot line 10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = -1 story structure
20' = 2 story structure
10' = 1 story structure
40' = portions of structure that (a) exceeds one-story and (b) is adjacent to any SF or 2F zoning district 50' = any structures over 1 story with windows or doors facing SF or 2F zoning district
10' = 1 story structure.
40' = portions of structure that (a) exceeds one-story and (b) is adjacent to any SF or 2F zoning district 50' = any structures over 1 story with windows or doors facing SF or 2F zoning district
Floor Area
Minimum Floor Area None None None None None None None None 500 SF per 1 Bedroom unit. 750 SF per 2 Bedroom unit. 150 SF per each add'l room. 500 SF per 1 Bedroom unit. 750 SF per 2 Bedroom unit. 150 SF per each add'l room.
Structure Height
Maximum Height (feet/stories) 42' 42' 42' 42' 42' 28' 42' 28' 42'/3 Stories 56'/4 Stories
Building Area Coverage
Maximum Lot Area allowed to be Covered by Buildings (percentage includes all buildings) 50% 50% 50% 60% 65% None 85% 65% 60% 60%
Notes:
(1)  SF = Square Feet.
(2)  Where a lot abuts the turnaround at the end of a Cul-de-sac street, the setback required in any of the Residential Zoning Districts may be reduced by not more than ten feet if the lesser setback to be observed is shown on a Plat approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and recorded with the County Clerk, and if such building line is part of a plan for the orderly development of a subdivision either with a uniform or staggered building line; provided, however, that such building line shall be not less than 65 feet from the center or radius point of such turnaround.
(3)  Where an alley adjoins the rear lot line, a one-story structure may be built to the rear property line except that in no case shall a vehicle entrance to a garage, carport or similar facility that faces a rear alley be less than five feet from the rear lot line and no encroachment or overhang beyond the lot line shall be permitted.

 

(Ordinance 9920, sec. 1,(Exh. A) adopted 5/28/2019)

Sec. 11-1-5.05. - Nonresidential Zoning District Dimensional Regulations Chart.

Nonresidential Zoning Districts
RegulationO-1, OfO-2, OfLR, LoRR, ReCB, CeC, ComBP,TP, TLI, LiHI, H
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Area (1) 8,000 SF 6,000 SF 8,000 SF 8,000 SF 6,000 SF 6,000 SF 40,000 SF 6,000 SF None None
Minimum Lot Width: 60' 60' 60' 60' 60' 60' 100' 60' None None
Minimum Lot Depth 100' 100' 100' 100' 100' 100' 120' 100 None None
Yard Setback Dimensions(2)
Minimum Front Yard Setback (2) 15' 20' 15' 15' None None 35' 15' 15' 15'
Maximum Front Yard Setback None None None None None None None None None None
Minimum Side Yard Setback: (2) Interior Lot 5' 5' 0' = When not adjacent to residential district
5' = When adjacent to residential district
0' = When not adjacent to residential district
5' = When adjacent to residential district
None 0' = Nonresidential 5' = Residential 10' 10% of lot width, but setback shall be no less than 10' or greater than 25' 5' 5'
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: (2) Where an alley adjoins the rear lot line 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 20' 10' 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access 0' 5' = any structure (garage, carport) with alley access
Where no alley adjoins the rear lot line 10' 10' 10' 10' None 10' 20' 10' 10' 10'
Floor Area
Maximum Floor Area Ratio None 1.2:1 None None None 2:1 1:1 None None None
Structure Height
Maximum Height (feet/stories) 35'/2.5 Stories 98'/7 Stories 35'/2.5 Stories 56'/4 Stories None None 70'/5 Stories 70'/5 Stories None None
Building Area Coverage
Maximum Building Area Coverage (all buildings) 60% 60% 60% 60% None None 75% None 50% 50%
Notes:
(1)  SF = Square Feet.
(2)  One foot of additional front, side, or rear yard depth shall be required for each three feet, or portion thereof, by which any building exceeds 50 feet in height. (Note: Additional residential adjacent standard (i.e., setbacks) may apply, please see Section 11-6-604.D.5 Residential Adjacency Standards for Businesses, with the CB, Central Business District being exempt.)
(3)  Where fuel sales are permitted, fuel pump island canopies shall observe a minimum ten foot front yard (Yard, Front).

 

(Ordinance 9920, sec. 1,(Exh. A) adopted 5/28/2019)

Sec. 11-1-5.06. - Diagrams of Area Regulations.

(Ordinance 9920, sec. 1,(Exh. A) adopted 5/28/2019)