Sturgis City Zoning Code
PARK LAND
ZONING PARK
§ 156.050 DESCRIPTION.
This district is intended to be used for public recreation on publicly owned land. This district may be found intermixed with other zoning districts. Intermixing of this zoning district shall not be construed as spot zoning.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)
§ 156.051 PERMITTED USES.
(A) Public recreation areas (to include, but not be limited to, playgrounds, picnic areas, bike paths or similar uses);
(B) Public areas which are used for baseball, softball, football, soccer or similar recreational uses;
(C) Uses, which are entertaining or recreational in nature and are approved by the Parks Board and City Council;
(D) Permanent structures may be permitted in this zoning district if they are incidental to the primary use:
(1) Said structures may be restrooms, equipment storage facilities, shelters, picnic areas, concession stands and the like; and
(2) No facilities may be constructed for sleeping within this zoning district unless they are associated with an organized (licensed) campground.
(E) Campgrounds (public);
(F) Temporary structures in association with an event authorized by the City Park Board and City Council. Said structures must be removed within 24 hours of the close of said event unless otherwise authorized by the City Council; and
(G) When in the best interest of the public, parking areas may be designated on park land to facilitate an event.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)
§ 156.052 USE ON REVIEW.
When in the best interest of the public, uses which are not listed above but are recreational or entertaining in nature may be permitted under a conditional use permit and approval of the Park Board and City Council.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)
§ 156.053 AREA REGULATIONS.
The following requirement shall apply to all uses permitted in this district, except as provided in § 156.388.
(A) Front yard. All lots utilized for parks and recreation shall not have structures located closer than ten feet to any public right-of-way.
(B) Side yard. There is a ten-foot minimum side yard requirement for this district. Water from these lots may not drain onto any adjacent property.
(C) Rear yard. Each lot or area shall have not less than ten feet setbacks for all structures.
(D) Lot width. All lots used for parks shall not be less than 75 feet in width.
(E) Lot area. All lots used for parks shall not be less than 10,000 square feet in area.
(F) Maximum lot coverage. The maximum area that can be covered by permanent structures on parkland shall not exceed more than 10% of the overall parcel of land.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)
§ 156.054 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.
(A) Temporary canopies, tents, awnings and the like may be set up on parklands.
(B) All temporary structures may not be erected for a period of more than two days unless otherwise approved by the city.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02) (Ord. 2016-13, passed 1-25-2017)
§ 156.055 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
No principal or accessory building or structure shall exceed one story or 18 feet in height.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)
§ 156.056 OFF-STREET PARKING.
When park land exceeds 10,000 square feet in area, a minimum of one hard surface parking space shall be provided for each 1,000 square feet of park area.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)
§ 156.057 FLOODPLAIN REQUIREMENT.
(A) Any building constructed within the designated 100-year flood zone as stated on the city’s FIRM, shall have its first floor elevation at not less than one foot above the flood elevation designated on the FIRM.
(B) In addition, any improvements with the flood area must comply with the city’s Floodplain Ordinance included here in Chapter 155.
(Prior Code, § 18.05.02)