No structure or land shall be used for a use other than those permitted in the district in which such premises are located unless such use is permitted by other provisions of the Zoning Code.

(1994 C., § 26.12.010; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

No structure shall be erected, placed, enlarged or structurally altered unless such action shall make the premises upon which it shall stand conform to the regulations for the district in which the premises are located, unless authorized by other provisions of the Zoning Code.

(1994 C., § 26.12.020; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

The use of land within any dwelling district for the purpose of open storage is hereby prohibited.

(1994 C., § 26.12.030; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

See Chapter 26.68.

(1994 C., § 26.12.040; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

If no structural alterations are made, nonconforming use of a building may be changed to another nonconforming use of the same or a more restricted classification.

(1994 C., § 26.12.050; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

In the event a nonconforming use of any structure or premises is discontinued or its normal operation stopped for a period of one (1) year, the use of the same thereafter shall conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located.

(1994 C., § 26.12.060; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

A nonconforming residential building may be repaired, renovated, rehabilitated, restored, reconstructed or otherwise altered, except that such repair or other alteration shall not create additional nonconformity or increase the degree of existing nonconformity of all or any part of such building and further except that no nonconforming element may be added to a building or grounds that such was an original element of the building if it was not an element of the building at the time of the permit application.

(1994 C., § 26.12.065; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

In the event any nonconforming building has been damaged by fire, explosion or other disaster to the extent of sixty percent (60%) or less of its physical value, it may be restored within twelve (12) months, except that when such restoration becomes involved in litigation the time required for such litigation shall not be counted as a part of the twelve (12) months allowed for restoration. When damaged to the extent of more than sixty percent (60%), it may be restored as a conditional use, subject to the provisions of Section 26.80.010.

(1994 C., § 26.12.070; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

A.

All hereafter erected buildings shall provide off-street parking and off-street loading facilities in accordance with district regulations. When provided as a combined facility serving two (2) or more buildings or occupancies, such parking facilities shall have an area not less than the total of the separate requirements of each building or occupancy served thereby. Where buildings contain mixed occupancies, the parking and loading facilities shall be provided for each occupancy in accordance with the percentage of area in the building so occupied. Whenever the application of the district regulations results in the requirement of a fraction of a parking space, a whole parking space shall be provided for such fraction. Existing off-street parking or loading facilities shall not hereafter be reduced in size below the requirements of the applicable district regulations.

B.

Off-street parking and loading facilities shall not be required of any existing structure or occupancy. No existing structure shall be hereafter used in a manner which will increase the number of off-street parking or loading spaces required under the applicable district regulations, unless space be provided equal to the net increase in such required facilities resulting from alteration, conversion, change in use or increase in total dwelling units.

C.

1.

Off-street parking or off-street loading areas in any dwelling district shall not extend beyond the building line or into the front yard area. When provided in non-dwelling districts, it may occupy any open land, including front yards, but no parking structure shall extend beyond the building line in any district. The parking space provided shall be paved with bituminous concrete or equivalent surfacing, clearly marked, and contain adequate entrances and exits, and shall be kept free from dust and be used only for parking. When lighted for nighttime use, no light shall be permitted to cast its light upon any dwelling nearby.

2.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection C.1 of this section, vehicles may be parked at anytime on a driveway which is paved with bituminous concrete or equivalent surfacing which is directly connected to a parking or storage structure.

3.

Parking on a driveway under the provisions of Subsection C.2 of this section for a period of more than five (5) continuous days is prohibited.

D.

The following schedule of parking spaces and layout standards shall apply to all parking facilities provided in the City:

Parallel parking spaces shall be at least twenty-two (22) feet in length, and eight (8) feet in width.

E.

All parking required in any dwelling district unless otherwise stated in the district regulations shall be located in the main building, in any accessory building, on the lot occupied by the main building or, except in the A single-family dwelling district and B two-family dwelling district, on an alternative site provided the following conditions are met:

1.

Required off-street parking in any dwelling district may be provided as a conditional use on property other than that occupied by the main building; provided that the property on which the parking is located is in the same possession, either by deed, by easement or by long-term lease which has a life or term equal to or exceeding the life of the building occupied by the principal use and in no case less than ninety-nine (99) years, and, further, provided that the parking will be located in an equally or less restricted zoning district. Proof of such deed, easement or long-term lease including covenants which bind the owner and his heirs or assigns to maintain the required number of off-street parking spaces during the existence of the principal use shall be required to be filed with the Zoning Administrator and the City Assessor's Office. At any time that the main building is rendered useless, or if an alternative site, which is just as suitable for off-site parking, becomes available, the Zoning Administrator may allow the recession of the covenant or long-term lease.

2.

The off-street parking space(s) shall be provided at a location within a walking distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet of the lot of the main use and shall be accessible by pedestrians. The distance shall be measured from the nearest point of access of the lot occupied by the principal use and the nearest point of the parking space.

(1994 C., § 26.12.080; Ord. No. 64054, § 2, 1997; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)

A.

Bicycle Rack Construction Requirements.

1.

Bicycle racks shall be made of steel tubing one (1) inch to four (4) inches thick, containing two (2) locking points between one (1) feet and three (3) feet off the ground and a gap near the bottom for pedal clearance, enabling one to lock a bicycle frame and one of the wheels with a standard U-Lock.

2.

A bicycle rack must be able to accommodate two (2) bicycles in an upright position. Bicycle racks that support the wheel but not the frame of the bike shall not be used to fulfill a bicycle parking requirement.

3.

All creative design racks shall be capable of securing two (2) standard bicycles. The creative design rack shall provide a minimum of two points of contact with the bicycle. The design of a creative rack, including the installation details, shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Commissioner.

4.

All bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to the ground or building structure.

B.

Bicycle Rack Site Requirements.

1.

Bicycle racks installed pursuant to and required under this section shall be installed on private property. Bicycle racks installed in public streets or alleys require separate approval from the Streets Department and an encroachment permit from the Board of Public Service and shall not be used to fulfill a bicycle rack site requirement.

2.

Bicycle rack shall be at least three (3) feet from any curb, so as not to impede ingress and egress to and from parked vehicles.

3.

Bicycle racks shall be at least two (2) feet from the nearest building. Bicycle racks shall allow at least five (5) feet of American Disabilities Act compliant clearance on one or both sides of the rack.

4.

Bicycle rack shall be at least two (2) feet from other objects, including, but not limited to, utility vaults, fire hydrants, and street lights.

5.

Bicycle rack shall be at least five (5) feet from curb cuts and accessibility ramps.

6.

Bicycle rack, including attached bicycle, shall maintain a minimum four (4) feet of unobstructed walkway for pedestrian traffic at all times.

7.

Bicycle racks shall not be located directly in front of an exit or entrance of a building.

8.

Bicycle racks shall be located in well-lighted, highly visible areas to minimize theft and vandalism.

9.

Bicycle racks shall be located no further from the building than the nearest automobile spaces, other than those spaces for persons with disabilities.

10.

Safe and convenient means of ingress and egress to bicycle parking facilities shall be provided.

11.

Bicycle rack area shall not interfere with accessible paths of travel or accessible parking as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

12.

When a bicycle rack is installed adjacent to another bicycle rack, an aisle separating the racks, with a minimum four (4) feet of clearance measured from tip to tip of bike tires, shall be provided.

13.

Bicycle parking spaces adjacent to automobile parking shall be located so as to protect bicycles from damage.

14.

In cases where bicycle parking spaces are not visible from the primary street, signage shall be used to direct cyclists safely to the bicycle parking spaces.

15.

Indoor bicycle racks provided pursuant to Section 26.16.085(D)(3) shall only be required to meet the construction and site requirements of Subsections A.1 and 4 and B.8, 10, 11 and 13 of this section. In addition, if such racks are installed on a wall of a structure, the bottom of the rack shall not be more than three (3) feet off the ground.

16.

In parking lots and parking garages, physical barriers, such as posts or bollards, shall be provided so as to prevent a motor vehicle from striking a parked bicycle.

C.

Bicycle Parking Requirement. Bicycle racks shall be required in the City of St. Louis for the following actions requiring issuance of a building permit: all new construction and renovations equal to or in excess of $1,000,000. Bicycle racks shall be provided in accordance with the following tables. When calculating the minimum number of bicycle racks required results in a fractional number, a fraction more than one half 1/2) shall be rounded to the next highest whole number:

1.

Multi-Unit Residential.

2.

Nonresidential.

3.

Industrial and Hotel/Motel.

D.

Exemptions.

1.

This section shall not require in excess of twenty (20) bicycle parking racks for any property.

2.

The following uses are exempted from the above requirements: funeral homes and mortuaries; car washes and automobile repair shops.

3.

In the "I" Central Business District bicycle parking shall not be required, pursuant to Subsections C.1 through 3 of this section. However, if off-street automobile parking is provided, a minimum of one bicycle rack per every twenty off-street automobile parking spaces, or fraction thereof, shall be provided. The required bicycle parking may be provided within an enclosed structure, and shall not be required to be accessible to the general public.

E.

Off-Street Parking Reduction for Bicycle Parking. The total number of vehicle off-street parking spaces required under the Zoning Code shall be reduced at the ratio of one (1) automobile off-street parking space for each one (1) bicycle space provided. The total number of required automobile off-street parking spaces, however, shall not be reduced by more than ten (10) percent for any newly developed or rehabilitated structure.

(1994 C., § 26.12.085; Ord. No. 69148, § 2, 4-4-2012)

A.

No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter establish locate, maintain, and operate an outdoor drive-in theater within eight hundred (800) feet of a district zoned A, B, C, D and E under the Zoning Code of the City.

B.

No official or employee of the City shall issue or cause to be issued a certificate of occupancy, license or building permit for the establishment, location, maintenance or operation of an outdoor drive-in theater within eight hundred (800) feet of a district zoned A, B, C, D and E under the Zoning Code of the City.

C.

This section shall not be construed to prohibit the operation and maintenance of an outdoor drive-in theater which is established and operating at the time of the passing of this Zoning Code.

(1994 C., § 26.12.090; Ord. No. 60163, § 1(part), 1986; Ord. No. 59979, § 5(part), 1986.)