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Silt City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

16 - R-1 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

17.16.010 - Intensity of permitted use regulations.

The intensity of permitted use regulations is as follows:

A.

Public utility buildings and facilities, if such use is essential to the service of the immediate area, and provided that:

1.

All buildings over one hundred and twenty (120) square feet shall be located at least thirty-five (35) feet from all property lines;

2.

Fences or other appropriate safety devices are installed to protect the public safety and welfare;

3.

The repair and storage of vehicles and equipment shall be within a completely enclosed building;

4.

All structures are in keeping with the residential character of the neighborhood, if at all possible; and

5.

Adequate landscaping, screening or buffering shall be provided to insure compatibility with the neighborhood.

B.

Home occupations, as defined by this code, and which comply with Chapter 17.49;

C.

Customary accessory buildings and structures, including private garages and non-commercial workshops and greenhouses, provided that:

1.

Such buildings shall be located in the rear yard and shall comply with all applicable setbacks of this code and the town's adopted building code;

2.

No accessory building on a corner lot shall extend beyond the front building line on any street side;

3.

No accessory building shall be used for residential purposes.

D.

Additional dwelling units, if lots are in excess of five thousand (5000) square feet, provided that the following criteria are met:

1.

Applicant applies for and receives a special use permit prior to installation of the unit;

2.

An additional dwelling unit may never be subdivided from the primary structure, either by subdivision, subdivision exemption or condominiumization;

3.

Additional dwelling units may not exceed one thousand (1000) square feet, or half the size of the primary residential unit, whichever is less;

4.

Additional dwelling units and primary residential units are provided with adequate parking per Chapter 17.52 of this title; and

5.

Additional dwelling units are built and/or installed per the town's adopted building code.

(Ord. 5-05 (part))