North Platte City Zoning Code
DISTRICTS GENERALLY
§ 156.020 DISTRICTS ENUMERATED.
In order to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open space, the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes, the city, and the area within 2 miles beyond and adjacent to the corporate limits thereof, is hereby divided into districts, of which there shall be 14 in number, known as:
(A) A-1 Transitional Agricultural District;
(B) R-1 Dwelling District;
(C) R-2 Dwelling District;
(D) R-3 Dwelling District;
(E) R-M Mobile Home Park;
(F) F-1 Floodplain District;
(G) B-T Business Transitional District;
(H) B-1 Neighborhood Commercial Service District;
(I) B-2 Highway Commercial District;
(J) B-3 Downtown Commercial District;
(K) I-1 Light Industrial District;
(L) I-2 Heavy Industrial District;
(M) H-1 Hospital District;
(N) R-L Suburban Residential District.
(Prior Code, § 56-31) (Am. Ord. of 12-4-2001; Am. Ord. 3452, 3-4-2003; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.021 DISTRICTS; BOUNDARIES AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
The boundaries of the districts are hereby established as shown on the map entitled "Official Zoning Map of the City of North Platte, Nebraska." Said maps and all explanatory matter thereon accompany and are hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully written herein. The Official Zoning District Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. No changes shall be made on the Zoning District Map except as may be required by amendments to this chapter. Such changes shall be promptly indicated on the Zoning District Map with the ordinance number, nature of change, and date of change noted on the map.
(Prior Code, § 56-32) (Ord. 3452, § 1, 3-4-2003; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.022 RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
(A) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines;
(B) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines;
(C) Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits;
(D) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks;
(E) Boundaries indicated as following shore lines shall be construed to follow such shore lines, and in the event of change in the shore line shall be construed as moving with the actual shore line;
(F) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines;
(G) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in divisions (A) to (F) above shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the map;
(H) Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered by divisions (A) to (G) above, the Board of Adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries;
(I) Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of this chapter, The Board of Adjustment may permit the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.
(J) When a district boundary line splits a lot, tract, or parcel that is in sole ownership, the zoning district with the most restrictive requirements may be extended over the entire property without amending the zoning map through the public hearing process.
(K) When a lot, tract, or parcel is bisected by the extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary line, the jurisdiction with the greatest portion of the property shall have controlling interest.
(Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.023 VACATED PUBLIC WAYS.
Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the City Council, the zoning district adjoining each side of the street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of the vacation, and all area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended district.
(Prior Code, § 56-33) (Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.024 ANNEXED TERRITORY.
Whenever any territory is added to the city limits, plans for the annexation shall be presented to the city's Planning Commission for land use and zoning recommendations. The Mayor and Council, in the ordinance providing for its addition to the city, shall designate the districts in which it is included, and it shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter governing the district to which it is attached.
(Prior Code, § 56-34) (Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.025 COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT REGULATIONS; VARIANCES.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter:
(A) No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged or reconstructed, nor shall any building or land be used, except for a purpose permitted in the district in which the building or land is located;
(B) No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height limit established in this chapter for the district in which the building is located;
(C) No building shall be erected, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered except in conformity with the area and parking regulations of the district in which the building is located;
(D) The minimum yards and other open spaces, including lot area per family, required by this chapter for each and every building at the time of the passage of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, or for any building thereafter erected, shall not be encroached upon or considered as a yard or open space requirements for any other buildings, nor shall any lot area be reduced beyond the district requirements of this chapter,
(E) Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot as defined in this chapter, and in no case shall there be more than 1 main building on 1 lot except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and
(F) When public water and sanitary sewer are not available, the minimum lot size shall be 1 acre. The 1-acre minimum lot size shall not apply if the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality approves the septic/soil absorption system and well locations.
(Prior Code, § 56-35) (Am. Ord. 3689, § 1, 5-1-2007; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.026 MOVING AND RELOCATING BUILDINGS.
No building or structure of any kind shall be moved onto any lot or parcel of ground in any district without making application to the Building Inspector and securing a permit to move the building or structure.
(Prior Code, § 56-36) (Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.027 REAR YARD SETBACKS REDUCTION.
The rear yard setback may be the lesser of the required setback in a district or 20% of the depth of the lot.
(Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)
§ 156.028 SIDE YARD SETBACKS REDUCTION.
The required side yard shall be maintained on each side of a dwelling, but may be reduced to 10% of the lot width on lots of less than 60 feet in width, provided, however, no side yard shall be less than 5 feet. No side yard reduction allowed on street side or corner lots.
(Ord. 4092, § 1, 6-7-2022)