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Silt City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

24 - R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

17.24.010 - 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.

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.

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

1.

Additional dwelling units may never be subdivided from the primary structure, either by subdivision, subdivision exemption or condominiumization;

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

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.

Duplex Units.

1.

Each unit shall be equipped with separately tapped service lines from the mainline for water, wastewater, and irrigation, on each unit's respective property, and further supplied with separate water meter and separate water curb stop;

2.

Each unit shall be equipped with separately tapped service lines for electricity, natural gas, cable and telephone;

3.

Applicant shall apply for each duplex unit on a separate original permit, as supplied by the town;

4.

Parking for each unit shall be represented on property appurtenant to such unit, and in conformance with this code; and

5.

Each duplex unit shall be built in conformance with the town's adopted building code, assuming a lot line between the fire wall separating the units.

E.

Multiple units within one building, when proposed for separate conveyance.

1.

Each unit shall be equipped with separately tapped service lines from the mainline for water, wastewater, and irrigation, on each unit's respective property, and further supplied with separate water meter and separate water curb stop;

2.

Each unit shall be equipped with separately tapped service lines for electricity, natural gas, cable and telephone;

3.

Applicant shall apply a separate original permit for each unit on, on forms provided by the town;

4.

Parking for each unit shall be represented on property appurtenant to such unit, and in conformance with this code; and

5.

Each unit shall be built in conformance with the town's adopted building code, assuming a lot line between the fire wall separating two (2) adjacent units.

(Ord. 5-05 (part))