Public And Semi-Public Buildings. In any district, public or semi-public buildings, such as hospitals, churches, sanitariums or schools, either public or private, where permitted, may erect to a height not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet, provided that such buildings shall have yards which shall increase one (1) foot on all sides for each additional foot that such buildings exceed the specified height limit as established in the regulations of the district in which such buildings are situated.

Structural Projections. Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator head houses, fire towers, grain elevators, monuments, stacks, stage towers or scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers, and spires, church steeples, communication, radio and television towers or necessary mechanical appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy are not subject to the height limitations contained in the district regulations, except that such structural projections shall not exceed the height regulations of the district in which the structure is situated by more than fifteen percent (15%), except as indicated below.

Commercial/Industrial Front Yards. In the "C-1", "C-2" and "I-1" Districts inclusive where buildings located in the same block on the same side of the street have provided front yards of greater depth than herein required, the Board of Aldermen may require a similar setback for buildings or structures constructed thereafter.

Determination Of Setbacks. In measuring a yard, the minimum horizontal distance between the proposed required setback line shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way line which shall be determine by the transportation plan. If a new or existing street is not defined by the adopted transportation plan, the required width of said street in question shall be determined by the Board of Aldermen.

Contractor's Office. Contractor office and equipment shed shall (containing no sleeping or eating quarters) be kept on location only during the duration of the project. Such use need not comply with yard setback requirements of this Chapter.

Structural Projections. Every part of a required yard or court shall be open from its lowest point to the sky unobstructed, except for the ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices, chimneys, buttresses, ornamental features and eaves, provided that none of the above projection extend into a minimum yard more than thirty (30) inches; and provided further that balconies, canopies or open porches having an area not exceeding sixty (60) square feet may project a minimum of six (6) feet into the required front or rear yard and existing open porches extending into the required yard shall not be enclosed. Mechanical units are specifically excluded from this exception, whether attached or detached.

Fire Escapes/Balconies. An open fire escape may project into a required side yard not more than half the width of such yard but not more than four (4) feet from the building. Fire escapes, solid floored balconies and enclosed outside stairways may project not more than four (4) feet into the required rear yard.

Accessory Building And Structures. See Section 405.325.

Sight Triangle. On a corner lot in any district, development shall conform to the requirements of the sight triangle in which nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between eight (8) feet above the grades at the back of the curb of the intersecting streets, within the triangular area formed by the right-of-way lines and a line connecting them at points twenty-five (25) feet from their point of intersection or at equivalent points on private streets, except that the sight triangle shall be increased for safety by the Board of Aldermen.

Commercial/Industrial Rear Yards. No rear yard shall be required in Districts "C-1" to "I-1" inclusive on any lot used for business or industrial purposes, the rear line of which adjoins a railway right-of-way or which has a rear railway right-of-way or which has a rear railway track connection.

Through Lots. A through lot having one (1) end abutting a limited access highway, with no access permitted to that lot from said highway, shall be deemed to front upon the street which gives access to that lot.

Sycamore Creek. Residential lots in Sycamore Creek shall have a front yard setback thirty-five (35) feet or greater from the right-of-way line, without special approval from the Board of Aldermen.

Maximum Lot Coverage Calculation. In computing the amount of lot coverage, the amount of coverage shall include the total area of all principal and accessory buildings as measured along the outside wall at ground level or above as viewed from above and includes all projections other than open porches, fire escapes, canopies or the first three (3) feet of a roof overhang. Roads, driveways, parking lots and swimming pools shall not be included in maximum lot coverage requirements.

Business And Dwelling Joint Use. For any building used jointly for business and dwelling purposes, the number of dwelling units permitted (by the lot area requirements per dwelling unit) shall be reduced in the same proportion as the floor area devoted to business bears to the entire floor area of the building, provided that floor area below the first (1st) floor of such building shall not be included in any calculation under this provision.

Hotel And Apartment Joint Use. For any building providing jointly for hotel and apartment house uses, the number of dwelling units permitted in apartments by the lot area requirements per dwelling unit shall be reduced in the same proportion as the total floor area devoted to hotel or non-housekeeping rooms bears to the total area devoted to both uses.

Access To Business And Industrial Districts. No land which is located in a residential district shall be used for a major access route to any land which is located in any business or industrial district; provided however, that this Section shall not prohibit pedestrian walks and driveway connections between residential districts and neighborhood shops when incorporated as a part of a planned district development.

Street Access. All lots shall abut a street other than an alley for a width of at least thirty-five (35) feet. Access along Highway Z, Highway D and Highway F, a maximum entrance of one (1) egress shall be allowed every six hundred (600) feet. Access is through commercial property easements along that six hundred (600) foot stretch.

An accessory building or structure:

Accessory buildings, except garages, must be located in the rear yard of a lot and must conform to all provisions of this Chapter. On a corner lot, all accessory buildings (except garages) and recreational vehicle pads must be located in the rear yard of a lot on the interior side.

An occupation carried on within a dwelling or accessory building by members of the family occupying the dwelling, provided the residence character of the building is maintained and the occupation is conducted in such a manner as not to give an outward appearance or manifest any characteristic of a business in the ordinary meaning of the term nor infringe upon the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes.

Restrictions And Limitations. Home occupations shall be permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in any district subject to the requirements of this Section.

Permitted Home Occupations. Permitted home occupations are limited to the following list of occupations and may be considered a conditional use subject to review and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Board of Aldermen.

Temporary Use Permit. The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen are authorized to issue a permit for a temporary use within any zoning district provided it meets the requirements of this Section. The permit shall be issued for a specified period of time and shall contain health, safety and traffic. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen may require such assurances or guarantees of compliance with conditions as is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. In addition, proof of liability insurance covering the business must be submitted.

Temporary Dwelling Structures. No cabin, garage, cellar, basement or other temporary structure whether of a fixed or moveable nature may be erected, altered or moved upon and used in whole or in part for any dwelling purpose whatsoever for any length of time whatsoever.

The following specific development standard shall be met before a conditional use permit may be issued for an automobile repair facilities and gasoline service stations so as to control the mode of development, method of operation and to ensure that the location does not adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the community especially from the traffic point of view.

The following standards shall apply to all exterior light fixtures within the City of New Melle, Missouri: