Preston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

16 RESIDENTIAL ZONE B

17.16.010 Purpose

This type of zoning pattern is intended to create a low-density area on the outskirts of town preserving a rural character. This zoning pattern is intended to transition into agricultural areas outside the city limits.

Zone Requirements
ZONE	MINIMUM LOT AREA/SITE (square feet)	MAXIMUM LOT AREA COVERAGE	MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT	Minimum Setback Requirements
				Front	Back	Side	Corner Lot Side
B	21,780	45%	35	25	20	8	25

See also Chapter 16.24 Design Standards, Chapter 16.25 Design Criteria, and Chapter 16.28 Improvements.

(Ord. 2001-4 §§ 1-2, 2001: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(part), 1977)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 1, 3-11-2013)

17.16.020 Allowed Uses

B Zone Allowed Uses
Single-Family Residences	Swimming Pools
Churches	Fire Stations
Public Schools	Home Occupations
Libraries	Planned Unit Developments (see 16.34)
Parks/Playgrounds	Home Gardening and Other Horticultural Uses not Operated as a Commercial Enterprise
Police Precincts
Hospitals	Swimming Pools (private/non-commercial)
One sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area pertaining to the lease or sale of buildings or premises where the sign is located. this provision shall also apply to political signs during campaign periods. Signs for home occupations shall be limited to six (6) square feet in area, shall be unlighted, and attached flush to the building.
Note: Special Uses may be granted pursuant to PMC 17.40, subject to the ability of political subdivisions, including the City and school districts, to provide services for the proposed use, and when it is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan.
Note: Residences with an accessory apartment are considered duplexes and are nonconforming in a B zone unless such a dwelling is also eligible for an accessory dwelling unit per the ADU code. Private schools may be allowed but must obtain a Special Use Permit.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 3, (Exh. A), 2001: Ord. 543 § 1, 1995; Ord. 452 § 1, 1980: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7 (A), 1979)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2018-9 on 9/24/2018

17.16.030 Area, Coverage, Height, And Setbacks

At a minimum, the lot shall be 21,780 square feet in area.
Not more than forty-five (45) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings, structures, asphalt, cement, or driveways.
A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, to be measured from the existing grade of the proposed building to the peak of the roof of the building, shall be allowed.
The front setback shall be, at minimum, twenty-five (25) feet measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the front-most point of the building line.
The side setback shall be, at minimum, eight (8) feet measured from the side property line to the nearest point of the building line.
On corner lots, the side yard shall be, at minimum, twenty-five (25) feet measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the nearest point of the building line.
One dwelling is allowed per parcel, unless the ADU code applies.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 4, 2001; Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(B), 1979)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 3, 3-11-2013)

17.16.040 Accessory Buildings

Accessory Buildings
ZONE B	MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS	MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT	Minimum Setback Requirements
			Back	Side	Corner Lot Side
Single-Family	2 +1 for each full acre of property	Height of principal building or 25 feet, whichever is taller	8	8	25

See Residential Zoning District General Provisions for other information.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 5, 2001: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(C), 1979)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 4, 3-11-2013)

2018-9

Preston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

16 RESIDENTIAL ZONE B

17.16.010 Purpose

Zone Requirements
ZONE	MINIMUM LOT AREA/SITE (square feet)	MAXIMUM LOT AREA COVERAGE	MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT	Minimum Setback Requirements
				Front	Back	Side	Corner Lot Side
B	21,780	45%	35	25	20	8	25

See also Chapter 16.24 Design Standards, Chapter 16.25 Design Criteria, and Chapter 16.28 Improvements.

(Ord. 2001-4 §§ 1-2, 2001: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(part), 1977)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 1, 3-11-2013)

17.16.020 Allowed Uses

B Zone Allowed Uses
Single-Family Residences	Swimming Pools
Churches	Fire Stations
Public Schools	Home Occupations
Libraries	Planned Unit Developments (see 16.34)
Parks/Playgrounds	Home Gardening and Other Horticultural Uses not Operated as a Commercial Enterprise
Police Precincts
Hospitals	Swimming Pools (private/non-commercial)
One sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area pertaining to the lease or sale of buildings or premises where the sign is located. this provision shall also apply to political signs during campaign periods. Signs for home occupations shall be limited to six (6) square feet in area, shall be unlighted, and attached flush to the building.
Note: Special Uses may be granted pursuant to PMC 17.40, subject to the ability of political subdivisions, including the City and school districts, to provide services for the proposed use, and when it is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan.
Note: Residences with an accessory apartment are considered duplexes and are nonconforming in a B zone unless such a dwelling is also eligible for an accessory dwelling unit per the ADU code. Private schools may be allowed but must obtain a Special Use Permit.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 3, (Exh. A), 2001: Ord. 543 § 1, 1995; Ord. 452 § 1, 1980: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7 (A), 1979)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2018-9 on 9/24/2018

17.16.030 Area, Coverage, Height, And Setbacks

At a minimum, the lot shall be 21,780 square feet in area.
Not more than forty-five (45) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings, structures, asphalt, cement, or driveways.
A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, to be measured from the existing grade of the proposed building to the peak of the roof of the building, shall be allowed.
The front setback shall be, at minimum, twenty-five (25) feet measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the front-most point of the building line.
The side setback shall be, at minimum, eight (8) feet measured from the side property line to the nearest point of the building line.
On corner lots, the side yard shall be, at minimum, twenty-five (25) feet measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the nearest point of the building line.
One dwelling is allowed per parcel, unless the ADU code applies.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 4, 2001; Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(B), 1979)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 3, 3-11-2013)

17.16.040 Accessory Buildings

Accessory Buildings
ZONE B	MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS	MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT	Minimum Setback Requirements
			Back	Side	Corner Lot Side
Single-Family	2 +1 for each full acre of property	Height of principal building or 25 feet, whichever is taller	8	8	25

See Residential Zoning District General Provisions for other information.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 5, 2001: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(C), 1979)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 4, 3-11-2013)

2018-9

Preston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

16 RESIDENTIAL ZONE B

17.16.010 Purpose

Zone Requirements
ZONE	MINIMUM LOT AREA/SITE (square feet)	MAXIMUM LOT AREA COVERAGE	MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT	Minimum Setback Requirements
				Front	Back	Side	Corner Lot Side
B	21,780	45%	35	25	20	8	25

See also Chapter 16.24 Design Standards, Chapter 16.25 Design Criteria, and Chapter 16.28 Improvements.

(Ord. 2001-4 §§ 1-2, 2001: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(part), 1977)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 1, 3-11-2013)

17.16.020 Allowed Uses

B Zone Allowed Uses
Single-Family Residences	Swimming Pools
Churches	Fire Stations
Public Schools	Home Occupations
Libraries	Planned Unit Developments (see 16.34)
Parks/Playgrounds	Home Gardening and Other Horticultural Uses not Operated as a Commercial Enterprise
Police Precincts
Hospitals	Swimming Pools (private/non-commercial)
One sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area pertaining to the lease or sale of buildings or premises where the sign is located. this provision shall also apply to political signs during campaign periods. Signs for home occupations shall be limited to six (6) square feet in area, shall be unlighted, and attached flush to the building.
Note: Special Uses may be granted pursuant to PMC 17.40, subject to the ability of political subdivisions, including the City and school districts, to provide services for the proposed use, and when it is not in conflict with the comprehensive plan.
Note: Residences with an accessory apartment are considered duplexes and are nonconforming in a B zone unless such a dwelling is also eligible for an accessory dwelling unit per the ADU code. Private schools may be allowed but must obtain a Special Use Permit.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 3, (Exh. A), 2001: Ord. 543 § 1, 1995; Ord. 452 § 1, 1980: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7 (A), 1979)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2018-9 on 9/24/2018

17.16.030 Area, Coverage, Height, And Setbacks

At a minimum, the lot shall be 21,780 square feet in area.
Not more than forty-five (45) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings, structures, asphalt, cement, or driveways.
A maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, to be measured from the existing grade of the proposed building to the peak of the roof of the building, shall be allowed.
The front setback shall be, at minimum, twenty-five (25) feet measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the front-most point of the building line.
The side setback shall be, at minimum, eight (8) feet measured from the side property line to the nearest point of the building line.
On corner lots, the side yard shall be, at minimum, twenty-five (25) feet measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the nearest point of the building line.
One dwelling is allowed per parcel, unless the ADU code applies.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 4, 2001; Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(B), 1979)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 3, 3-11-2013)

17.16.040 Accessory Buildings

Accessory Buildings
ZONE B	MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS	MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT	Minimum Setback Requirements
			Back	Side	Corner Lot Side
Single-Family	2 +1 for each full acre of property	Height of principal building or 25 feet, whichever is taller	8	8	25

See Residential Zoning District General Provisions for other information.

(Ord. 2001-4 § 5, 2001: Ord. 443 Ch. 1 § 7(C), 1979)

(Ord. No. 2013-1, § 4, 3-11-2013)