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Rexburg City Zoning Code

3.9 SKYBRIDGES

3.09.010 Purpose

To establish appropriate locations for skybridges, maintain pedestrian safety, and ensure the design of skybridges contributes to the built and natural environment.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025 on 11/18/2025

3.09.020 Skybridge Standards For All Zones

Skybridges are subject to administrative review and require an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Air Easement Agreement.

All skybridges shall:

  1. Comply with the following standards and all other applicable regulations for the zone.
  2. Comply with all Building Codes and Engineering Standards adopted by the City of Rexburg.
  3. Be maintained and kept in good condition. The maintenance of heating, cooling, lighting, cleaning, repair, replacement, etc. are the responsibility of the building owner(s).
  4. Be kept free of obstructions.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025 on 11/18/2025

3.09.030 Skybridge Location And Construction Standards


  1. The location for any skybridge must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director or designee prior to its construction.
  2. All skybridges shall:
    1. Be fully enclosed.
    2. Be constructed with approved systems for the discharge of all roof drainage.
    3. Maintain a minimum clearance of sixteen (16’) feet six (6”) inches between the bottom of the skybridge and the public street or alley.
    4. Have a minimum interior width of eight (8’) feet but not exceeding fourteen (14’) feet.
    5. Meet a minimum required fenestration of twenty (20%) percent.
    6. Be constructed with exterior glass that is anti-glare and impact resistant. All exterior glass in the skywalk structure shall be not less than one-quarter inch thickness tempered glass set in metal frames. The use of double-paned insulated glazing and of metal frames with thermal breaks is encouraged.
    7. Not contain a glass floor.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025 on 11/18/2025

3.09.040 Skybridge Permitted Uses


  1. Skybridges are to be used as an unobstructed pedestrian way only. 
    1. Prohibited Uses. Commercial, Vending, Retail, or Residential uses within skybridges are prohibited.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025 on 11/18/2025

3.09.050 Skybridge Signs

Only directional signs relevant to pedestrian ways are allowed on or within skybridges.


HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025 on 11/18/2025

3.09.060 Public Skybridges

Public skybridges shall provide at a minimum one (1) access point to the street and include a vertical access facility.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025 on 11/18/2025

Ord 1340 Skybridges September 2025