Normandy City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
Building Setback Lines Along Highways
Section 405.665 Continuation of Existing Setback Lines.
[R.O. 2012 §405.665; CC 1975 §31-73; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §1, 2-10-1969]
In order to not only provide for and protect safe and clear rights-of-way, and to provide adequate light, air and open space in conformity with buildings in existence on February 10, 1969, which were erected in conformity with established setback lines, all such setback lines in effect as of such date within the limits of property now included in the City, shall all be hereinafter observed as herein set forth.
Section 405.670 Location of Setback Lines Along Certain Highways.
[R.O. 2012 §405.670; CC 1975 §31-74; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §2, 2-10-1969]
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The following shows the location of the setback lines for structures along highways provided for in this Article:
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U.S. Highway I-70, from the east limits of the City to the west limits of the City; the setback line is sixty (60) feet from the right-of-way line.
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Missouri State Highway #115 (Natural Bridge Road), from the east limits of the City to the west limits of the City; the setback line is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
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Missouri State Highway Route "N" (Florissant Road), from the north limits of the City to Natural Bridge Road; the setback line is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
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Missouri State Highway Route "U" (Lucas Hunt Road), from its intersection with Pasadena Boulevard to the south limits of the City; the setback line is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
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Bermuda Road, from the north limits of the City to Florissant Road; the setback line is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
Section 405.675 Observance of Setback Lines Required.
[R.O. 2012 §405.675; CC 1975 §31-75; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §3, 2-10-1969]
Except as herein provided, no building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in such a manner that any portion of the building shall project into the area between the centerline of the highway and the setback lines established by this Chapter.
Section 405.680 Non-Conforming Use of Buildings.
[R.O. 2012 §405.680; CC 1975 §31-76; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §4, 2-10-1969]
The lawful use of any building existing on February 10, 1969, except advertising signs and billboards, all or part of which may be in violation of this Chapter, may be continued; provided, that no structural alterations shall hereafter be made on that portion of the non-conforming building between the setback lines and the centerline of the highway. New buildings to replace destroyed or removed non-conforming buildings shall conform to the provisions of this Article.
Section 405.685 Non-Conforming Advertising Signs, Billboards and Stored Materials.
[R.O. 2012 §405.685; CC 1975 §31-77; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §5, 2-10-1969]
Any advertising sign, billboard or stored material within the prohibited area shall be removed within two (2) years from February 10, 1969, unless attached to non-conforming commercial buildings, which latter signs may be continued during the life of the building.
Section 405.690 Exceptions.
[R.O. 2012 §405.690; CC 1975 §31-78; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §6, 2-10-1969]
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The foregoing regulations shall be subject to the following exceptions:
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The ordinary projection of sills, cornices, eaves and ornamental features of a building into the area between the boundary of the highway and the building line may be permitted for a distance not to exceed five (5) feet.
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Open, unenclosed porches, awnings and canopies containing no signs or advertising, and paved terraces may project beyond the building lines established by this Chapter for a distance not to exceed ten (10) feet.
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Poles, wires, pipes, water hydrants and other similar utilities and necessary appurtenances may be erected, repaired and maintained within the area between the building and setback lines and the centerline of the highway.
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When three hundred (300) or more lineal feet of continuous frontage along a highway, to which this Chapter applies, is developed, and not less than fifty percent (50%) of this frontage contains commercial structures on February 10, 1969, the distance of the setback lines herein provided for shall be reduced to meet the general average of the existing buildings within the three hundred (300) feet of frontage chosen for measurement.
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When vacant ground lies between existing buildings not conforming to this Chapter, and not more than three hundred (300) feet apart, a building may be erected on such vacant ground on a line drawn between the closet front corners of the existing buildings; provided, that the building shall not be erected on land which is within the proposed future right-of-way designated by this Article for a major highway.
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Pumps and other necessary mechanical devices, but not advertising signs, connected with any lawful structures may, by special permit from the City Council, be authorized.
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Roadside stands and other legal, authorized temporary structures may be erected, by special permit from the City Council, to be removed within a period of one (1) year or such other time as the permit may stipulate.
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Trailers, buses and other vehicles may be located within the setback lines by permission of the City Council, to be moved on thirty (30) days' notice in the event of widening of the highway.
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Where the owner of the premises and holder of encumbrances thereon agree in writing, properly acknowledged for recording, that they will waive all damages that may result from the taking, destruction or removal of the building for street purposes, the City Council may, to avoid hardship or to closer conform to existing buildings nearby and for other special reasons, permit some encroachment within the setback lines by special permit, if the location of the building will not interfere with proper and adequate light, air and visibility of nearby buildings and streets.