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Saint Francis City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

Conventional Zoning Districts

§ 455-21 R-1 Single-Family Residential District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the R-1 Single-Family Residential District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
(3) 
Home occupations, subject to the provisions of § 455-44C.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Minimum lot width.
(a) 
Existing lots of record on the effective date of this chapter, provided that no further division takes place: 30 feet. Lots less than 60 feet in width may only be used for single-family homes and their accessory structures.
(b) 
Lots platted subsequent to the effective date of this chapter: 50 feet. Lots less than 60 feet in width may only be used for single-family homes and their accessory structures.
(2) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less.
(3) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12:
(a) 
Uncovered porches and decks: 20 feet.
(b) 
Principal structure: 25 feet.
(4) 
Required side yard depth, except as provided under § 455-12:
(a) 
Lots 35 feet in width or greater.
[1] 
North or west side: 10% of lot width or five feet, whichever is less.
[2] 
South or east side: 20% of lot width or 10 feet, whichever is less.
(b) 
Lots less than 35 feet in width. Side setbacks shall be established by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(5) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13: 25 feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-22 R-2 Single-Family and Duplex Residential District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the R-2 Single-Family and Duplex Residential District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
(3) 
Home occupations, subject to the provisions of § 455-44C.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Minimum lot width.
(a) 
Existing lots of record on the effective date of this chapter, provided that no further division takes place: 30 feet. Lots less than 60 feet in width may only be used for single-family homes and their accessory structures.
(b) 
Lots platted subsequent to the effective date of this chapter: 45 feet. Lots less than 60 feet in width may only be used for single-family homes and their accessory structures.
(2) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less
(3) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12:
(a) 
Uncovered porches and decks: 20 feet.
(b) 
Principal structure: 25 feet.
(4) 
Required side yard depth, except as provided under § 455-12:
(a) 
Lots 35 feet in width or greater.
[1] 
North or west side: 10% of lot width or five feet, whichever is less.
[2] 
South or east side: 20% of lot width or 10 feet, whichever is less.
(b) 
Lots less than 35 feet in width. Side setbacks shall be established by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(5) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13: 25 feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-23 R-3 Residential Mixed Use District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the R-3 Residential Mixed Use District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
(3) 
Home occupations, subject to the provisions of § 455-44C.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(2) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less.
(3) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit.
(a) 
Single-family: 5,400 square feet.
(b) 
Duplex: 3,600 square feet.
(c) 
Multifamily: 1,750 square feet.
(4) 
Minimum floor area per dwelling unit.
(a) 
One-bedroom units: 1,200 square feet.
(b) 
Each additional bedroom: add 200 square feet.
(5) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12:
(a) 
Porches and decks: 20 feet.
(b) 
Principal structure: 25 feet.
(6) 
Required side yard depth, except as provided under § 455-12.
(a) 
Single-family and duplex buildings 1.5 stories or less in height.
[1] 
North or west side: three feet.
[2] 
South or east side: seven feet.
(b) 
Single-family and duplex buildings over 1.5 stories in height.
[1] 
North or west side: five feet.
[2] 
South or east side: 10 feet.
(c) 
Multifamily, nonresidential and mixed use buildings 1.5 stories or less in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: six feet.
[2] 
The sum of the side setbacks shall equal or exceed 25% of the lot width.
(d) 
Multifamily, nonresidential and mixed use buildings over 1.5 stories in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: nine feet.
[2] 
The sum of the side setbacks shall equal or exceed 25% of the lot width.
(7) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13: 25 feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-24 R-4 General Multifamily and Commercial District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the R-4 General Multifamily and Commercial District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
(3) 
Home occupations, subject to the provisions of § 455-44C.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(a) 
Existing lots of record as of the effective date of this chapter, provided that no further division takes place: 50 feet.
(b) 
Lots of record subsequent to the effective date of this chapter: 75 feet.
(2) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less.
(3) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit.
(a) 
One-bedroom units: 1,000 square feet.
(b) 
Two-bedroom units: 1,750 square feet.
(c) 
Each additional bedroom: 1,000 square feet additional.
(4) 
Minimum floor area per dwelling unit.
(a) 
One bedroom units: 1,200 square feet.
(b) 
Each additional bedroom: add 200 square feet.
(5) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12: 25 feet.
(6) 
Required side yard depth, except as provided under § 455-12.
(a) 
Buildings one story or less in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: three feet.
[2] 
Minimum aggregate total: 10 feet.
(b) 
Buildings 1 1/2 to two stories in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: five feet.
[2] 
Minimum aggregate total: 14 feet.
(c) 
Buildings 2 1/2 stories in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: 7.5 feet.
[2] 
Minimum aggregate total: 18 feet.
(7) 
Required rear yard depth: 25 feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-25 R-5 Intensive Multifamily and Commercial District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the R-5 Intensive Multifamily and Commercial District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
(3) 
Home occupations, subject to the provisions of § 455-44C.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(a) 
Existing lots of record as of the effective date of this chapter, provided that no further division takes place: 50 feet.
(b) 
Lots of record subsequent to the effective date of this chapter: 75 feet.
(2) 
Building height, except as provided under § 455-13.
(a) 
Minimum: 3.5 stories.
(b) 
Maximum: 150 feet or 12 stories, whichever is less.
(3) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit.
(a) 
One-bedroom units: 1,000 square feet.
(b) 
Two-bedroom units: 1,750 square feet.
(c) 
Each additional bedroom: 1,000 square feet additional.
(4) 
Minimum floor area per dwelling unit.
(a) 
One-bedroom units: 1,200 square feet.
(b) 
Each additional bedroom: add 200 square feet.
(5) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12: 25 feet.
(6) 
Required side yard depth, except as provided under § 455-12.
(a) 
Buildings 3.5 stories in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: five feet.
[2] 
Minimum aggregate total: 12 feet.
(b) 
Buildings over 3.5 stories in height.
[1] 
Each side: increase minimum by two feet per story.
[2] 
Aggregate total: increase minimum by four feet per story.
(7) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13.
(a) 
Buildings 3.5 stories in height: 25 feet.
(b) 
For each additional story: increase minimum by five feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-26 IU Institutional Use District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the IU Institutional Use District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 150 feet or 12 stories, whichever is less.
(2) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12: 25 feet.
(3) 
Required side yard depth, except as provided under § 455-12.
(a) 
Buildings one story in height.
[1] 
Minimum each side: three feet.
[2] 
Minimum aggregate total: 10 feet.
(b) 
Buildings over one story in height.
[1] 
Each side: increase minimum by two feet per story.
[2] 
Aggregate total: increase minimum by four feet per story.
(4) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13.
(a) 
Buildings three stories in height: 20 feet.
(b) 
For each additional story: increase minimum by five feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-27 B-1 Limited Business District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the B-1 Limited Business District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 45 feet or three stories, whichever is less.
(2) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. Every building or part of a building hereafter erected or structurally altered for any residential purposes shall provide the lot area per dwelling unit as established for the R-4 General Multifamily and Commercial District.
(3) 
Minimum front setback: 10 feet, except:
(a) 
Where parts of the frontage are designated on the Zoning Map as a residential district and parts are B-1 Limited Business District, the setback regulations of the residential district shall apply to the B-1 Limited Business District properties.
(b) 
Where, in a recorded plat or subdivision, provision is made for off-street parking no front yard shall be required.
(c) 
As provided under § 455-12.
(4) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13.
(a) 
Buildings one story in height: 20 feet.
(b) 
For each additional story or fraction thereof increase minimum by five feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-28 B-2 General Business District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the B-2 General Business District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 45 feet or three stories, whichever is less.
(2) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. Every building or part of a building hereafter erected or structurally altered for any residential purposes shall provide the lot area per dwelling unit as established for the R-4 General Multifamily and Commercial District.
(3) 
Minimum setbacks. Where parts of the frontage are designated on the District Map as a residential district and parts are B-2 General Business District, the setback regulations of the residential district shall apply to the B-2 General Business District properties; otherwise, no setback shall be required.
(4) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13.
(a) 
Buildings one story in height: 20 feet.
(b) 
For each additional story or fraction thereof increase minimum by five feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-29 M-1 Limited Industrial District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the M-1 Limited Industrial District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 60 feet or five stories, whichever is less.
(2) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. Every building or part of a building hereafter erected or structurally altered for any residential purposes shall provide the lot area per dwelling unit as established for the R-4 General Multifamily and Commercial District.
(3) 
Minimum front setback: 25 feet, except that where parts of the frontage are designated on the District Map as a residence district and parts are M-1 Limited Industrial District, the setback regulations of the residential district shall apply to the M-1 Limited Industrial District properties.
(4) 
Minimum side yard setback, except as provided under § 455-12.
(a) 
Street side: 10 feet.
(b) 
Interior side: three feet, except that buildings or parts of buildings erected or structurally altered subsequent to October 6, 1964, on lots abutting any nonindustrial district shall provide a minimum of 10 feet.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(5) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13: 20 feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.

§ 455-30 M-2 General Industrial District.

A. 
District requirements mandatory. In the M-2 General Industrial District no building or premises shall be used, nor shall any building hereafter be erected or structurally altered, except as provided in this section and all other applicable parts of this chapter.
B. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
C. 
Special uses.
(1) 
See Use Table § 455-60.
(2) 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the approved special uses.
D. 
Accessory buildings and structures. Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed, subject to the provisions of § 455-42.
E. 
Height and area (principal buildings).
(1) 
Maximum building height, except as provided under § 455-13: 60 feet or five stories, whichever is less.
(2) 
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. Every building or part of a building hereafter erected or structurally altered for residential purposes shall provide the lot area per family as established for the R-4 General Multifamily and Commercial District.
(3) 
Minimum front setback, except as provided under § 455-12: 15 feet.
(4) 
Minimum side yard setback, except as provided under § 455-12.
(a) 
Street side: 50 feet.
(b) 
Interior side: 10 feet, except that buildings or parts of buildings erected or structurally altered subsequent to October 6, 1964, on lots abutting any district other than M-2 General Industrial shall provide a minimum of 25 feet.
(5) 
Required rear yard depth, except as provided under § 455-13: 20 feet.
F. 
Off-street parking and screening.
(1) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-38.
(2) 
Landscaping and bufferyards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 455-36.
(3) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, exterior lighting, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-37.
(4) 
With the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings, outdoor storage of refuse, where provided, shall be in compliance with the provisions of § 455-40.