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St Bonifacius City Zoning Code

ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 157.015 GENERAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

   (A)   Establishment of districts. For purposes of this chapter, the city shall be divided into the following districts:
      (1)   R-1, Single-Family Residential District;
      (2)   R-2, Two-Family Residential District;
      (3)   R-6, Multiple-Family Residential District;
      (4)   B-2, Highway Commercial Business District;
      (5)   MU-BR, Mixed Use - Business Residential District;
      (6)   MU-BI, Mixed Use - Business Industrial District;
      (7)   I, General Industrial District; and
      (8)   PUD, Planned Unit Development.
   (B)   Zoning district map. The boundaries of these districts are hereby defined and established as shown on the zoning district map which accompanies this chapter. Said map with all explanatory matter thereon is hereby made a part of this chapter. See zoning map in the following section.
   (C)   Interpretation of district boundaries. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any zoning district indicated on the zoning district map, the following rules shall apply.
      (1)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets or highways shall be construed as following the centerlines of streets or highways.
      (2)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
      (3)   Boundaries indicated as approximately following city boundary lines shall be construed as following such city boundaries.
      (4)   Boundaries indicated as approximately parallel to the centerlines of streets or highways shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as may be indicated on the zoning districts map. If no distance is given, such dimensions shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the zoning district map.
      (5)   Boundaries following the shoreline of a stream, lake or other body of water shall be construed to follow the ordinary high water elevation and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the high water elevation. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers, channels or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
      (6)   Where the application of the aforementioned rules leaves a reasonable doubt as to the boundaries between two districts, the regulations of the more restrictive district shall govern the entire parcel in question, unless otherwise determined by the City Council after recommendation from the Park/Planning Commission.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)

§ 157.016 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY (LOW DENSITY) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To provide areas primarily intended for single-family residential development as designated by the comprehensive plan.
   (B)   Comprehensive plan allowable density. The density range in the R-1 District shall be two to three units per net acre.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: gazebos, decks, accessory structures, utility buildings 144 square feet or smaller, detached private garages, fences, off-street parking, nameplate signs, swimming pools;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014; Ord. 4, passed 4-27-2016)

§ 157.017 R-2 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To provide areas primarily intended for two-family or medium density multi-family residential development as designated by the comprehensive plan.
   (B)   Comprehensive plan allowable density. The density range in the R-2 District shall be five to 15 units per net acre.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: gazebos, decks, accessory structures, utility buildings 144 square feet or smaller, detached private garages, fences, off-street parking, nameplate signs, swimming pools;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014; Ord. 4, passed 4-27-2016)

§ 157.018 R-6 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (HIGH DENSITY) DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To provide areas primarily intended for high density multi-family residential development as designated by the comprehensive plan.
   (B)   Comprehensive plan allowable density. The density range in the R-6 District shall be five-plus units per net acre.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: gazebos, trash enclosures, utility buildings 144 square feet or smaller, detached private garages, fences, off-street parking, identification signs, in-ground swimming pools;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014; Ord. 4, passed 4-27-2016)

§ 157.019 B-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To provide commercial and service oriented businesses that cater not only to the motoring public but to area residents as well. These areas will primarily be located along the State Highway 7 corridor and along the west side of C.R. 92 south of Highway 7.
   (B)   Regulations.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: trash enclosures, detached private garages, fences, off-street parking, identification signs and incidental repair/processing/storage necessary to conduct a permitted use;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)

§ 157.020 MU-BR MIXED USE - BUSINESS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To promote this district as the commercial core of the community - as identified in the comprehensive plan - in order to meet the needs of local residents, with allowance for existing residential use; to aid in the determent of vacancies. Development and redevelopment will be permitted at high densities to reflect historic downtown development patterns. These areas will be identified on the zoning map.
   (B)   Regulations.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: trash enclosures, detached private garages, fences, off-street parking, identification signs and incidental repair/processing/storage necessary to conduct a permitted use;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)

§ 157.021 MU-BI MIXED USE - BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To provide areas of development allowing light industrial and commercial uses that mix well considering the unique land use needs of certain businesses, and that can be serviced by direct access to major road networks as referenced in the comprehensive plan. Uses intended include those which generate a minimum of noise, glare, dust, odor, vibration, air and water pollution, fire and safety hazards and obtrusive views. These areas will be identified on the zoning map.
   (B)   Regulations.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: trash enclosures, fences, off-street parking and loading, identification signs and offices which are incidental to the principal use;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)

§ 157.022 I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Intent and purpose. To provide areas of industrial development that can be serviced by direct access to major road networks as referenced in the comprehensive plan. Uses intended include those which generate a minimum of noise, glare, dust, odor, vibration, air and water pollution, fire and safety hazards and obtrusive views. These areas will be identified on the zoning map.
   (B)   Regulations.
      (1)   Permitted uses: see Land Use Table;
      (2)   Permitted accessory uses: trash enclosures, fences, off-street parking and loading, identification signs and offices which are incidental to the principal use;
      (3)   Uses permitted with special restrictions: see Land Use Table;
      (4)   Uses permitted by conditional use permit (CUP subject to procedures in § 157.169 of this chapter): see Land Use Table. The City Council may require additional conditions for any CUP to preserve the public welfare, health and safety of the community; and
      (5)   Lot requirements: see § 157.058 of this chapter. Refer to §§ 157.100 through 157.119 of this chapter for exceptions.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)

§ 157.023 TABLE OF LAND USES.

Zoning District
Land Use
R-1
R-2
R-6
B-2
MU-BR
MU-BI
I
NOTES TO TABLE:
Blank = Not permitted.
C = Conditional use; minimum conditions listed in 157.055 through 157.058 of this chapter.
P = Permitted use.
S = Permitted with special restrictions; restrictions listed in 157.055 through 157.058 of this chapter.
-For all parking requirements not listed in conditions/restrictions, 157.070 through 157.072 of this chapter.
-For all uses that have conditions/special restrictions that are not listed, a site plan review will be required, at a minimum.
-Any use may be required to provide a noise, lighting/glare, sight line, parking and the like study at the discretion of the City Council.
Zoning District
Land Use
R-1
R-2
R-6
B-2
MU-BR
MU-BI
I
NOTES TO TABLE:
Blank = Not permitted.
C = Conditional use; minimum conditions listed in 157.055 through 157.058 of this chapter.
P = Permitted use.
S = Permitted with special restrictions; restrictions listed in 157.055 through 157.058 of this chapter.
-For all parking requirements not listed in conditions/restrictions, 157.070 through 157.072 of this chapter.
-For all uses that have conditions/special restrictions that are not listed, a site plan review will be required, at a minimum.
-Any use may be required to provide a noise, lighting/glare, sight line, parking and the like study at the discretion of the City Council.
CIVIC USES
City administration
C
C
C
P
P
Club or lodge
S
P
P
P
College or university
C
C
C
Community center
S
S
S
S
S
S
Community recreation (private)
S
S
S
Community recreation (public)
P
P
P
Convention center
C
C
Counseling services
S
S
S
P
P
P
Cultural services
S
S
S
P
P
P
Day care services
S
S
S
S
S
S
Day care services - accessory
S
S
S
Education facilities (private)
C
C
C
Education facilities (public)
C
C
C
Employee recreation
S
S
S
S
S
Local utility services
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Military installations
P
Post office
C
C
C
Public facilities
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Religious assembly
C
C
C
C
C
C
Residential treatment
S
S
S
Telecommunications tower
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Transportation terminal
S
S
S
S
COMMERCIAL USES
Administrative offices
P
S
P
Agricultural sales/service
C
C
p
Antique shop
P
P
P
Art gallery
P
P
P
Art workshop
S
S
S
P
P
P
Automotive rental
P
P
Automotive repair
C
C
C
P
Automotive sales
P
P
P
Automotive wash
P
P
Bakery
P
P
P
Brewery
P
P
P
P
Brewpub
P
P
P
Cannabis cultivation facility
C
C
Cannabis distribution facility
C
C
Cannabis manufacturing facility
C
C
Cannabis retail sales
C
C
Cannabis testing facility
C
C
Cannabis wholesaling facility
C
C
Commercial off-street parking
P
P
P
Contractor s yard
S
S
S
S
Convenience store
P
P
P
Distillery
P
P
P
P
Convenience store w/fuel
S
S
S
Drop-off recycling collection
S
S
S
S
Florist
P
P
P
Food sales
P
P
P
Funeral services
P
P
P
General sales/service
P
P
P
Hotel/motel
P
P
Indoor entertainment
P
P
Indoor sports/recreation/fitness
P
P
P
Laundry services
P
P
P
Laundry services - drop-off
P
P
P
Liquor sales
P
S
P
Lower-potency hemp edible manufacturing facility
C
C
Lower-potency hemp edible sales
P
P
Medical offices
P
P
P
Off-site accessory/shared parking
S
P
S
Outdoor sports and recreation
P
P
P
Outdoor storage
C
C
Pawn shop
P
P
P
Pet services
P
P
P
Plant nursery
P
C
P
P
Printing/copying
P
P
P
Professional office
P
P
P
Research and development/lab
S
P
S
S
Restaurant - w/wait staff
P
P
P
Restaurant - fast food
P
P
P
Restaurant - fast food w/drive-thru
S
P
S
Service station
P
S
S
Spa/salon
P
P
P
Taproom
P
P
P
P
Theater
P
S
S
Veterinary services
P
S
S
P
INDUSTRIAL USES
Adult entertainment
S
Assembly
P
P
Basic industry
P
P
Convenience storage facility
C
C
Manufacturing
P
P
Printing and publishing
P
P
Recycling
P
Resource extraction
P
Scrap and salvage
P
Vehicle storage
P
P
Warehousing and distribution
P
P
RESIDENTIAL USES
Bed and breakfast
S
S
P
Condominium/apartment
S
P
S
S
Group home
S
S
S
P
Home occupation
C
C
C
C
Mobile home
Multi-family
P
P
S
Multi-family - upper levels
P
P
P
S
P
Senior/assisted living
S
S
S
Single-family
P
P
P
Townhome
P
P
S
Two-family
P
S
 
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014; Ord. 2021-01, passed 6-2-2021; Ord. 2025-04, passed 9-3-2025)