In order to classify, regulate and restrict the locations of uses and locations of buildings designated for specific areas; and to regulate and determine the areas of yards, courts and other open spaces within or surrounding such buildings, property is hereby classified into districts as prescribed in this section.

A.

Where uncertainties exist, such as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys, the boundaries shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

B.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed to follow such lot lines.

C.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following town limits shall be construed as following town limits.

D.

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the tracks.

E.

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shoreline and, in the event of change in the shoreline, shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline.

F.

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in section 3.2 subsections A through F above, shall be construed as such. The scale of the map shall determine distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map.

G.

Boundaries indicated following other boundary lines, watercourses, and other natural topographical features, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

H.

Where street or property layout existing on the ground is at variance with that shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by section 3.2 subsections A through I, the mayor or his/her duly authorized representative shall interpret the district boundaries, provided such adjustment does not exceed one (1) acre in area.

(Ord. No. 2024-2, § II, 4-23-24)

A.

No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

B.

No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered:

1.

To exceed the height;

2.

To accommodate or house a greater number of families;

3.

To occupy a greater percentage of lot area;

4.

To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required, or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this ordinance.

C.

Only one (1) residential structure shall be allowed on a single-family residential lot, unless specifically permitted in this section. More than one (1) main institutional, public or semi-public or commercial or industrial building may be located on a single lot or tract in districts that permit such uses provided that no such building or portion thereof shall be located outside of the buildable area of the lot, and no building shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any other building unless approved by the state fire marshall in conformance with all fire codes applicable.

D.

No part of a yard or other open space or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this ordinance shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building.

E.

No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced in size or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein except where to do so would lead to lots that are less nonconforming than prior to the re-subdivision. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this ordinance.

F.

Regulations of land under water. All lands within the town, which are under water and are not shown as included within any district shall be subject to all the regulations of the district adjacent to the water area. If the water area adjoins two (2) or more districts, the boundaries of each district shall be construed to extend into the water area in a straight line.

G.

Location of streets and public ways. Whenever any street, alley, or other public way is vacated by official action of the governing body of the town, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley, or public way shall automatically extend to the center of same and all area included therein shall then become subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended districts.

(Ord. No. 2022-15, §§ I, II, 11-8-22)

A.

All land within the corporate limits of the Town of St. Francisville is hereby divided into the following base zoning districts:

B.

The boundaries of each zoning district are to be indicated upon the official zoning map as approved by the board of aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville. Said map and subsequent amendments thereto shall be considered as a part of this Code.

C.

If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and statutes, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be made on this official zoning map after the board of aldermen has approved the amendment, and attached to this ordinance. Each such change of the map shall be dated, signed, and certified. However, amendments shall become effective when adopted by the board.

D.

No change of any nature shall be made in this official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized changes of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of the ordinance and punishable under section 8.2, violations, of this ordinance.

E.

The official zoning map, which shall be located in St. Francisville at the Town Hall shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land, buildings, and other structures in the town.

F.

Classification of annexed territory. All areas taken into the town limits of the Town of St. Francisville shall be classified in the zoning district of the Town of St. Francisville that most closely corresponds to the adjacent land uses as identified by the Town of St. Francisville Master Plan or Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The appropriate town zoning shall be recommended by the planning commission of the Town of St. Francisville and verified in writing before adoption of an annexation ordinance by the board of aldermen of the Town of St. Francisville. However, the said areas taken into the town may be classified as any district set forth in section 3.4.A provided that:

1.

Application be made to the planning commission by an owner with the area to be annexed for whatever other classification or classifications that may be desired;

2.

A public hearing shall have been held by the planning commission meeting the requirements of section 8.1.A.3 hereof;

3.

The planning commission approves a district classification or classifications requested, and;

4.

The board of aldermen approves by majority vote the district classification approved by the planning commission.

5.

If the planning commission and board of aldermen do not act upon the application within ninety (90) days from date of the application, it shall be deemed denied.

A.

RLL residential large lot district. The purpose and intent of the RLL residential large lot district is to maintain St. Francisville's residential character, conserve natural areas and environmental quality, and ensure efficient public services and facilities to those areas where potential development is impacted by sensitive or habitat or environmental conditions.

B.

RS-1 single-family residential district. The purpose and intent of the RS-1 single-family residential district is to provide for the location and grouping of low-density, single-family residences with accompanying accessory uses that are protected from the adverse impacts of incompatible nonresidential land uses.

C.

RS-2 medium density single-family residential district. The purpose and intent of the RS-2 medium-density single-family residential district is to accommodate single-family residences; attached dwellings that have common walls, including townhouses; congregate and other cluster developments, as well as accessory dwelling units and bed and breakfast establishments.

D.

RM-1 multi-family residential district. The purpose and intent of the RM-1 multiple-family residential district is to provide opportunities for low- to moderate-density residential neighborhoods with buildings on individual lots or for more than one (1) building on one (1) lot. The RM-1 district shall accommodate single-family residences attached dwellings that have common walls, including townhouses; congregate and other cluster developments, as well as multi-family structures ranging from duplexes to apartment buildings.

Only those uses of land listed under Table 3.6 as permitted uses or conditional uses are allowed within a zoning district. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted within that zoning district. A "C" indicates that a use is a conditional use in that zoning district and would require a conditional use approval as required in article 8. No letter (i.e., a blank space) or the absence of the use from the table indicates that use is not permitted within that zoning district.

TABLE 3.6: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES TABLE

* Additional Use District Regulations and Standards for lots and structures in the St. Francisville Historic District Overlay and Highway 61 Scenic Corridor Overlay are located in Article 4.

1. If use is larger than 4,000 sq ft of floor area shall only be allowed as a Conditional Use.

The following tables establish the bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts.

TABLE 3.7A: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS*

* Additional property development standards for lots and structures in the St. Francisville historic district overlay and the Highway 61 scenic corridor overlay are located in article 4.

1. Public utilities do not have a minimum lot area requirement

2. Not to exceed 3 attached dwellings

3. Not to exceed 6 attached dwellings

4. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA maps and guidelines, unless outlined in section 6.7 of this ordinance.

5. Additional bufferyards may be required for new development located adjacent to a different zoning district per section 5.2.F.

6. On through lots the minimum front yard shall be provided on both streets.

TABLE 3.7B: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - MINIMUM HISTORIC DISTRICT STANDARDS FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL LOTS

1. Not to exceed three (3) attached dwellings

2. Not to exceed six (6) attached dwellings

3. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA maps and guidelines, unless outlined in section 6.7 of this ordinance.

4. On through lots the minimum front yard shall be provided on both streets.

Note: This only applies to existing lots in the historic district. Any new lots created in the town of St. Francisville would have to meet the minimum standards in Table 5A and Table 5C.

(Ord. No. 2022-15, §§ III, IV, 11-8-22; Ord. No. 2024-2, § II, 4-23-24)

A.

Parking requirements. Parking requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1 of this land use regulations ordinance.

B.

Landscape requirements. Landscaping requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.2, landscaping and screening.

C.

Off-street loading requirements. Off-street loading requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1.N of this ordinance.

A.

BMX business mixed use district. The purpose and intent of the BMX business mixed-use district is to provide for the location of small, low-impact retail, service and office uses within or next to primarily residential areas. This district will protect established residential neighborhoods from the type of land uses associated with high levels of noise, illumination, traffic and visual blight that are more common in more intense commercial districts, while encouraging the convenient placement of such commercial uses for the benefits of residents in locations compatible with the type and impact of the use. Characteristics of this district generally include a mixture of land uses in close proximity to existing commercial development, where some existing homes or vacant land may be less suitable for residential purposes.

B.

CTC commercial town center district. The purpose and intent of the CTC commercial town center district is to accommodate the diverse mix of business, commercial, office, institutional, residential, and cultural and entertainment uses for residents and visitors that has developed in the core of St. Francisville. This district will encouraging appropriate development and redevelopment, the efficient use of small tracts, innovative and imaginative planning, conservation of natural resources and minimum waste of land that will result in the development of unique, attractive, and pedestrian friendly places. Control of vehicular access, circulation, landscaping, and signs should soften the impact of development on any nearby residential neighborhoods and assure minimum adverse effects on the street system and other public services.

C.

CH commercial highway district. The purpose and intent of the CH commercial highway district is to accommodate a wide variety of commercial and retail uses, as well as offices, businesses and personal services that serve the needs of the community and the region. The intent is to provide for a mix of large-scale commercial uses that are typically land sensitive and are not well suited to being located in neighborhoods or smaller commercial corridors. This district is best suited along major arterial streets and interstate highway intersections.

Only those uses of land listed under Table 3.10 as permitted uses or conditional uses are allowed within a zoning district. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted within that zoning district. A "C" indicates that a use is a conditional use in that zoning district and would require a conditional use approval as required in article 8. No letter (i.e., a blank space) or the absence of the use from the table indicates that use is not permitted within that zoning district.

TABLE 3.10: COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES

1. If use is larger than four thousand (4,000) sq. feet of floor area shall only be allowed as a Conditional Use.

TABLE 3.10: COMMERCIAL PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES

P = Permitted

C = Conditional

1. If use is larger than four thousand (4,000) sq. feet of floor area shall only be allowed as a Conditional Use

(Ord. No. 2022-10, 10-25-22; Ord. No. 2023-2, § III, 3-14-23; Ord. No. 2024-10, 10-22-24)

The following tables establish the bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts.

TABLE 3.11: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

* Additional property development standards for lots and structures in the St. Francisville historic district overlay and the Highway 61 scenic corridor overlay are located in article 4.

1. Not to exceed three (3) attached dwellings

2. Not to exceed six (6) attached dwellings

3. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA maps and guidelines, unless outlined in section 6.7 of this ordinance.

4. On through lots the minimum front yard shall be provided on both streets.

5. CH residential standards apply to existing residential development in district.

(Ord. No. 2022-15, § V, 11-8-22; Ord. No. 2024-2, § II, 4-23-24)

A.

Parking requirements. Parking requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1 of this land use regulations ordinance.

B.

Landscape requirements. Landscaping requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.2, landscaping and screening.

C.

Off-street loading requirements. Off-street loading requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1.N of this ordinance.

D.

Traffic impact study. Depending on size and location, some developments may be required to complete a traffic impact study.

A.

LI light industrial district. The purpose of the light industrial district is to accommodate a wide range of enterprises, including those engaging in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning or assembling of goods, merchandise or equipment. Other more intense industrial or manufacturing uses may also be permitted under specific conditions so as to limit the impact on adjacent areas especially in terms of lighting, signage, traffic, odor, noise, airborne particles and hours of operation.

Only those uses of land listed under Table 3.14 as permitted uses or conditional uses are allowed within a zoning district. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted within that zoning district. A "C" indicates that a use is a conditional use in that zoning district and would require a conditional use approval as required in article 8. No letter (i.e., a blank space) or the absence of the use from the table indicates that use is not permitted within that zoning district.

TABLE 3.14: INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES

A.

All development in an industrial district shall meet the CH commercial highway lot standards in Table 3.11 with the following exceptions:

1.

Height requirements. No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the finished grade of the property or base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA FIRMs and guidelines, whichever is higher, except when a building abuts a residential district, in which case it shall not exceed the maximum height permitted in the residential district unless it is set back from all yard lines (abutting residential areas) by one (1) foot for each foot of additional height in excess of the height so permitted.

2.

Required side yard and rear yard. No side or rear yard is required for industrial uses except on the side(s) of a lot abutting any adjacent existing dwelling, residential area or commercial district, in which case side buffer zones shall be provided as in section 5.2.F.

B.

Parking and off-street loading requirements. Parking requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1 of this land use regulations ordinance.

C.

Landscape requirements. Where an LI district abuts any adjacent existing residential or commercial district, buffer zones shall be provided as per section 5.2.F. All other landscaping requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of sections 5.2 of this land use regulations ordinance.

D.

Traffic impact study. Depending on size and location, some developments may be required to complete a traffic impact study.

E.

Additional LI light industrial requirements.

1.

Access. LI districts shall be located on lots with street frontage on major arterial or collector streets only and shall not require travel through existing or proposed residential districts to access the LI district. Given the potential for traffic congestion created by uses within LI districts, traffic impact analysis may be required by the Town of St. Francisville prior to the issuance of permits for major industrial/commercial developments.

2.

Special requirements adjacent to residential zones. When a nonresidential use abuts a lot or parcel in an RLL, RS-1, RS-2, RM-1, or RM-2 district, hereafter referred to as a residentially zoned lot or parcel, the following provisions shall apply:

a.

Outdoor speakers for drive-through goods or services shall not face a residentially zoned lot or parcel located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the speaker unless the speaker is screened by a solid masonry wall measuring at least twelve (12) feet long by eight (8) feet tall and located within twelve (12) feet of the speaker;

b.

Other outdoor speakers are prohibited within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a residentially zoned lot or parcel;

c.

Dumpsters shall be screened on all sides facing residentially zoned property in accordance with section 5.2.F and shall not be located within thirty (30) feet of a residentially zoned lot or parcel;

d.

All outdoor lighting must be in accordance with section 5.4 supplemental regulations for outdoor lighting.

3.

Outside storage or display. There shall be no display or storage of goods outside of the principal structure or any accessory structures on the site except as specifically provided by these regulations for such uses as auto trailer and boat sales or storage.

4.

Storage of waste materials. No waste materials that are the product of any research, testing or manufacturing activity may be stored onsite.

A.

IS institutional district. The purpose of the IS institutional district is to accommodate uses of a civic, religious, educational or public nature in areas that provide maximum accessibility for the public to utilize the facilities, and to eliminate the ambiguity of maintaining public uses in unrelated districts.

Only those uses of land listed under Table XXX as permitted uses or conditional uses are allowed within a zoning district. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted within that zoning district. A "C" indicates that a use is a conditional use in that zoning district and would require a conditional use approval as required in article 8. No letter (i.e., a blank space) or the absence of the use from the table indicates that use is not permitted within that zoning district.

TABLE 3.17: INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES

(Ord. No. 2022-14, § II, 10-25-22; Ord. No. 2022-15, § VI 11-8-22)

A.

All development in an institutional district shall meet the CH commercial highway lot standards in Table 3.17 with the following exceptions:

1.

Height requirements: No building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the finished grade of the property or base flood elevation as established in the current FEMA FIRMs and guidelines, whichever is higher, except when a building abuts a residential district, in which case it shall not exceed the maximum height permitted in the residential district unless it is set back from all yard lines (abutting residential areas) by one (1) foot for each foot of additional height in excess of the height so permitted.

2.

Required front yard: ten (10) feet.

3.

Required side yard and rear yard: No side or rear yard is required for industrial uses except on the side(s) of a lot abutting any adjacent existing dwelling, residential area or commercial district, in which case side buffer zones shall be provided as in section 5.2.F.

4.

All outdoor activity facilities, such as playgrounds, swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, or baseball fields must be set back fifty (50) feet from any residentially zoned property.

B.

Standard yard requirements and development standards. see Table 5B and Table 5C.

C.

Parking requirements. Parking requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1 of this land use regulations ordinance.

D.

Fire marshal approval. As provided for in the Town of St. Francisville Code of Ordinances.

E.

Off-street loading requirements. Off-street loading zone requirements for this district shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 5.1.N of this ordinance.

F.

Traffic impact study. Depending on size and location, some developments may be required to complete a traffic impact study.

A.

Purpose and intent. The purpose of the planned unit development (PUD) is to encourage flexibility, innovation and variety in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design, character and quality of development; to facilitate the adequate and economic provision of streets, utilities and services; to achieve beneficial land use relationships with the surrounding area; to preserve the unique natural and scenic features of the landscape; and to preserve open space as development occurs.

B.

PUD objectives. The following criteria represent the objectives of the planned district:

1.

Environmentally sensitive design that is of a higher quality than would be possible under the regulations otherwise applicable to the property.

2.

Diversification and variation of uses, infrastructure, open spaces and lot developments.

3.

Functional and beneficial uses of open space areas.

4.

Preservation of natural features of a development site such as ponds, lakes, creeks, streams, wetlands, animal habitats, etc.

5.

Creation of a safe and desirable living environment for residential areas characterized by a planned building and site development program.

6.

Efficient and effective circulation for various means of transportation, both within and adjacent to the development site.

7.

Creation of a variety of architectural styles and housing types compatible with surrounding neighborhoods to provide greater housing choice.

C.

PUD application and approval process. Any authorized agency of the town, parish, state, or federal government or the private owner of any tract of land, may submit to the Town of St. Francisville an application for a planned unit development. The PUD application and approval process shall consist of the following steps:

1.

PUD overlay and conceptual plan recommendation by planning commission and approval by board of aldermen (article 8.).

2.

PUD preliminary plan recommendation by planning commission and approval by board of aldermen (chapter 17 subdivisions, article VI, special developments).

3.

PUD final plan and final plat approval by planning commission (chapter 17, subdivisions, article VI, special developments).