Whitewood City Zoning Code

DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ 155.040 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1: GR1.

(A) Purpose. To provide for the protection and future development of residential areas, excluding uses which are not compatible with residential use, but permitting certain nonresidential uses, which are of particular convenience to the residents of the district.

(B) Permitted uses. Property and buildings shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1) Detached single-family homes, which are of conventional construction and are constructed as per the adopted building code on site, containing a minimum of 700 square feet;

(2) Attached single-family homes, which are known as townhomes (for the purpose of this section, these homes shall have a separation wall of not less than one-hour rated fire wall which goes from foundation through the roofline which clearly makes them individual single-family dwelling units);

(3) Duplexes;

(4) Detached single-family modular homes that are built in compliance with the codes adopted by the city and the state;

(5) Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way;

(6) Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be immediately adjacent to said construction work, and which buildings shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work;

(7) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as shelters for house pets, private garages, and carports, children’s playhouse and playground equipment, private greenhouses from which no product are sold, and parish houses. Structures, which are less than 120 square feet in area, may be permitted without a building permit and/or being placed on a foundation; and

(8) Private day nurseries and kindergarten (up to 12 children per household; see § 155.061(D)).

(1) Manufactured home parks (see § 155.061(A));

(2) Group care facilities for either children or adults;

(3) Libraries, museums, and historical monuments or structures;

(4) Churches, or similar places of worship, with accessory structures, but not including missions, revivals, tents, or similar structures. (For the purpose of this section, MISSIONS, REVIVALS, or similar uses, shall be known as any activity which takes place outside the permanent structure which causes more traffic, noise, and the like, than the primary use this section is not intended to prohibit activities such as preschool, Sunday school, or similar activities which may take place outside the structure);

(5) Home occupations, which are clearly incidental in nature and which no display, except for regulated signage, will be permitted on the exterior of the building being utilized in part for any purpose other than described above, or as described in § 155.061(E);

(6) Signs (see § 155.064);

(7) Private school;

(8) Utility substations;

(9) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(10) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) For each single-family dwelling, and buildings accessory thereto, served by a public or community sanitary sewer system, there shall be a lot area of not less than 7,500 square feet. For those single-family dwellings, and buildings accessory thereto, not served by a public or community sanitary server system, there shall be a minimum lot area of one acre; however, the area may be less than one acre if, because of an adequate percolation test, the State Department of Environmental Protection sets a lesser minimum acreage, which acreage shall be permitted.

(2) For churches and other principal and accessory buildings, other than dwellings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section; however, the lot for a church shall not be less than 10,000 square feet.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard.

(a) For dwellings there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, and in no case shall an accessory building be located to extend into the front yard setback.

(b) All other permitted uses shall have a front yard setback of 35 feet.

(d) All new dwellings shall be placed parallel to the street.

(2) Side yard.

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall be not less than eight feet in width.

(b) For detached buildings of accessory use, which are built to the rear of the dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not less than three feet.

(c) All uses, other than dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, shall set back from all side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) For main buildings, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(b) Detached buildings of accessory use, not used as dwellings, shall not be located closer to any rear lot line than three feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(1) No main building shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height, except chimneys, flagpoles, spires, radio and television antennae, ventilators, and other similar and necessary mechanical appurtenances pertaining to the permitted use, provided that they are not used for human occupancy.

(2) Accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(3) Churches, schools, and other public and semi-public buildings may exceed the height limitations if the minimum depth of the front, side, and rear yards is increased one foot for each two feet by which the height of such structure exceeds the 35 feet height limit.

(Prior Code, § 152.035) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.041 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL 2: GR2.

(A) Purpose. To provide for the protection and future development of residential areas.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Detached single-family homes, which are of conventional construction and are constructed as per the adopted Building Code on site, containing a minimum of 700 square feet;

(2) Attached single-family homes, which are known as townhomes. (For the purpose of this section, these homes shall have a separation wall of not less than one-hour construction which goes from foundation through the roofline which clearly makes them individual single-family dwelling units);

(3) Duplexes;

(4) Detached single-family modular homes that are built in compliance with the codes adopted by the city and the state;

(5) Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way;

(7) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above listed uses, such as shelters for house pets, private garages and carports, children’s playhouse and playground equipment, private greenhouses from which no product are sold, and parish houses. Structures, which are less than 120 square feet in area, may be permitted without a building permit and/or being placed on a foundation;

(8) Private day nurseries and kindergarten (up to 12 children per household, see § 155.061(D)); and

(9) Multi-family dwellings, apartments.

(1) Group care facilities for either children or adults;

(2) Libraries, museums, and historical monuments or structures;

(3) Churches or similar places of worship, with accessory structures, but not including missions, revivals, tents, or similar structures. (For the purpose of this section, MISSIONS, REVIVALS, or similar uses, shall be known as any activity which takes place outside the permanent structure which causes more traffic, noise, and the like, than the primary use this section is not intended to prohibit activities such as preschool, Sunday school, or similar activities which may take place outside the structure);

(4) Home occupations, which are clearly incidental in nature and which no display, except for regulated signage, will be permitted on the exterior of the building being utilized in part for any purpose other than described above, or as described in § 155.061(E);

(5) Signs (see § 155.064);

(6) Private schools;

(7) Utility substations;

(8) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(9) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirement.

(1) For each single-family dwelling and buildings accessory thereto, served by a public or community sanitary sewer system, there shall be a lot area of not less than 7,500 square feet. For those single-family dwellings, and buildings accessory thereto, not served by a public or community sanitary server system, there shall be a minimum lot area of one acre. If the State Department of Environmental Protection agrees to a lesser area, because of an adequate soil percolation test, then the area, which they agree to, shall be permitted.

(2) For churches and other principal and accessory buildings, other than dwellings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section, however, the lot for a church shall not be less than 10,000 square feet.

(3) For multi-family dwellings served by a public or community sanitary sewer system there shall be a lot area of not less than 5,000 square feet, plus an additional 1,000 square feet for each dwelling unit. Multi-family dwellings not served by a public or community sanitary sewer system shall be permitted only on review of the Planning Commission and the Common Council, and with approval of the State Department of Environmental Protection.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard.

(a) For dwellings, there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and in no case shall an accessory building be located to extend into the front yard setback.

(b) All other permitted uses shall have a front yard setback of 35 feet.

(d) All new dwellings shall be placed parallel to the street.

(2) Side yard.

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall not be less than eight feet in width.

(b) For detached buildings of accessory use, which are built to the rear of the dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not less than three feet.

(c) All uses, other than dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, shall set back from all side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) For main buildings there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(b) Detached buildings of accessory use, not used as dwellings, shall not be located closer to any rear lot line than three feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(1) No main building shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height, except chimneys, flagpoles, spires, radio and television antennas, ventilators, and other similar and necessary mechanical appurtenances pertaining to the permitted use, provided that they are not used for human occupancy.

(2) Accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(Prior Code, § 152.036) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.042 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL 2A: GR2A.

(A) Purpose. To provide for the protection, future development of residential areas, and to correct inconsistencies with the zoning ordinance and the development of the Twin Parks Subdivision within the city. Zoning GR2A will be limited in use to parcels identified within this section.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in Zone GR2A shall be the same as in GR2.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) For each single-family dwelling and building accessory thereto, served by a public or community sanitary sewer system there shall be a lot area of not less than the lot sizes noted on the preliminary plat of the Riley/Wolff Subdivision Development (also known as, Twin Parks Subdivision) dated February, 2005 and on file with the City Building Official. This lot size requirement is limited to the parcels within the development re-zoned by this chapter to Zone GR2A.

(2) All other lot requirements stated in GR2 shall apply to GR2A.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard requirements shall be the same as in GR2.

(2) For side yards:

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall not be less than five feet in width. This side yard requirement is limited to the parcels within the development re-zoned by this chapter to Zone GR2A; and

(b) All other side yard requirements stated in GR2 shall apply to GR2A.

(3) Rear yard requirements shall be the same as in GR2.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Maximum lot coverage shall be the same as in GR2.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(1) Maximum height of structures shall be the same as in GR2.

(2) Establishment of Zoning District General Residential 2A shall be limited to the following parcels of the Riley/Wolff Subdivision Development (also known as Twin Parks Subdivision):

(a) Block 1: Lots 2 - 14;

(b) Block 2: Lots 10 - 16;

(d) Block 5: Lots 1 - 14.

(3) All other parcels within the development shall comply with adopted zoning requirements in force at the time of final platting.

(Prior Code, § 152.037)

§ 155.043 LIGHT/COMMERCIAL OFFICE: LC/O.

(A) Purpose. To provide for personal and business services and general commercial uses.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Professional and general offices;

(2) Stores and shops of consumer goods and services nature, such as drug, grocery, hardware, liquor, general stores and souvenir, gift, jewelry, and arts and crafts shops;

(3) Eating and drinking establishments;

(4) Personal service establishments, such as barber and beauty shops, shoe repair shops, cleaning and laundry, real estate offices, and funeral homes;

(5) Medical offices and hospitals;

(6) Financial and credit institutions;

(7) Churches;

(8) Commercial recreational structures and uses, such as theaters and bowling alleys;

(9) New and used motor vehicle sales, rental, and repair including sales and service of trailers, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and travel trailers;

(10) Modular home sales, including prefabricated and shell homes;

(11) Convenience stores;

(12) Signs (see § 155.064);

(13) Museums and art galleries;

(14) Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, apartments, and townhouses;

(15) Temporary buildings for uses incidental to a construction project. These buildings shall be immediately adjacent to the construction project and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work; and

(16) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Recreational vehicle parks (see § 155.061(B));

(2) Veterinary clinics and kennels;

(3) Auditoriums, public and private schools, and other public buildings;

(4) Any retail or wholesale office where sales are conducted totally off premises;

(5) Temporary uses, such as Christmas tree sales;

(6) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(7) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(2) For those main buildings or uses not served by a public or community sanitary sewer system, there shall be a minimum lot area of one acre. If the State Department of Environmental Protection agrees to a lesser area because of an adequate soil percolation test, then the area, which they agree to, shall be permitted.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(1) No building or structure shall exceed three stories or 35 feet in height except chimneys, smokestacks, spires, flagpoles, ventilators, cooling towers, and other similar and necessary mechanical appurtenances pertaining to the permitted use, provided that they are not used for human occupancy.

(2) Churches, schools, and other public and semi-public buildings may exceed the height limitation if the minimum depth of the front and rear yards is increased one foot for each two feet by which the height of such structure exceeds the 35-foot height limit.

(Prior Code, § 152.038) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.044 HIGHWAY SERVICES: HS.

(A) Purpose.

(1) This District is established for the accommodation of those herein specified retail and business service activities that serve persons in automobiles traveling on streets and highways, and typically may be located along major street intersections or highway interchanges.

(2) These businesses generate a considerable volume of vehicular traffic originating within the community or traveling into the community.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Garden centers, greenhouses, and nurseries;

(2) Drinking and dining establishments, including fast food or drive-in establishments;

(3) Service stations and convenience stores;

(4) Recreational uses, such as amusement parks, bowling alleys, and ice rinks;

(5) Wholesale and distribution centers not exceeding 10,000 square feet in building size or storage area;

(6) Building material sales;

(7) Large retail outlets or mercantile stores;

(8) Farm implement and machinery sales;

(9) Repair garages;

(10) Motels and hotels;

(11) Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, apartments, and townhouses;

(12) Signs (see § 155.064);

(13) Temporary buildings for uses incidental to a construction project. These buildings shall be immediately adjacent to the construction project and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work; and

(14) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Recreational vehicle parks (see § 155.061(B));

(2) Veterinary clinics and kennels;

(3) Sawmills;

(4) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(5) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures. No building or structure shall exceed three stories or 35 feet in height except chimneys, smokestacks, spires, flagpoles, ventilators, cooling towers, and other similar and necessary mechanical appurtenances pertaining to the permitted use, provided that they are not used for human occupancy.

(Prior Code, § 152.039) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.045 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL: IND.

(A) Purpose. The Industrial District is established to provide areas which the principal use of land is for manufacturing and assembly plants, processing, storage, large warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution in which operations are conducted so that noise, odor, dust, and glare area are controlled.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Large scale contractors equipment storage yards;

(2) Freighting or trucking yards or terminals;

(3) Large and small manufacturing facilities;

(4) Signs (see § 155.064);

(5) Temporary buildings for uses incidental to a construction project. These buildings shall be immediately adjacent to the construction project and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work; and

(6) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Railroad yards;

(2) Machine shops; and

(3) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.040)

§ 155.046 GOVERNMENT: GOVT.

(A) Purpose. This District will consist of land, which is owned by a government entity and is not classified in another zoning district.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Federal-, state-, county-, or city-owned buildings. Structures that house the following shall be permitted: police, fire, public works, courthouses, City Hall, community centers, or anything similar in use which is in the best interest of the public;

(2) Federal-, state-, county-, or city-owned storage yards or maintenance facilities;

(3) Public parking lots or areas;

(4) Public waterways, drainages, or spillways;

(5) Public landfills, sewer lagoons, water treatment facilities, or similar uses;

(6) Temporary buildings for uses incidental to a construction project. These buildings shall be immediately adjacent to the construction project and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work; and

(7) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(C) Uses permitted on review. All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.041)

§ 155.047 PARKS/RECREATIONAL: PR.

(A) Purpose. This District is intended to be used for public recreation on publicly-owned land.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Public recreation areas (to include, but not be limited to, playgrounds, picnic areas, bike paths, or similar uses);

(2) Public areas which are used for baseball, softball, football, soccer, or similar recreational uses;

(3) Uses, which are entertaining or recreational in nature and are approved by the Parks Board and Common Council; and

(4) Permanent structures may be permitted in this District if they are incidental to the primary use. Said structures may be restrooms, equipment storage facilities, shelters, picnic areas, and concession stands.

(C) Uses permitted on review. All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.042)

Whitewood City Zoning Code

DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ 155.040 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1: GR1.

(B) Permitted uses. Property and buildings shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1) Detached single-family homes, which are of conventional construction and are constructed as per the adopted building code on site, containing a minimum of 700 square feet;

(3) Duplexes;

(4) Detached single-family modular homes that are built in compliance with the codes adopted by the city and the state;

(5) Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way;

(8) Private day nurseries and kindergarten (up to 12 children per household; see § 155.061(D)).

(1) Manufactured home parks (see § 155.061(A));

(2) Group care facilities for either children or adults;

(3) Libraries, museums, and historical monuments or structures;

(6) Signs (see § 155.064);

(7) Private school;

(8) Utility substations;

(9) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(10) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard.

(a) For dwellings there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, and in no case shall an accessory building be located to extend into the front yard setback.

(b) All other permitted uses shall have a front yard setback of 35 feet.

(d) All new dwellings shall be placed parallel to the street.

(2) Side yard.

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall be not less than eight feet in width.

(b) For detached buildings of accessory use, which are built to the rear of the dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not less than three feet.

(c) All uses, other than dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, shall set back from all side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) For main buildings, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(b) Detached buildings of accessory use, not used as dwellings, shall not be located closer to any rear lot line than three feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(2) Accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(Prior Code, § 152.035) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.041 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL 2: GR2.

(A) Purpose. To provide for the protection and future development of residential areas.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Detached single-family homes, which are of conventional construction and are constructed as per the adopted Building Code on site, containing a minimum of 700 square feet;

(3) Duplexes;

(4) Detached single-family modular homes that are built in compliance with the codes adopted by the city and the state;

(5) Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way;

(8) Private day nurseries and kindergarten (up to 12 children per household, see § 155.061(D)); and

(9) Multi-family dwellings, apartments.

(1) Group care facilities for either children or adults;

(2) Libraries, museums, and historical monuments or structures;

(5) Signs (see § 155.064);

(6) Private schools;

(7) Utility substations;

(8) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(9) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirement.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard.

(a) For dwellings, there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and in no case shall an accessory building be located to extend into the front yard setback.

(b) All other permitted uses shall have a front yard setback of 35 feet.

(d) All new dwellings shall be placed parallel to the street.

(2) Side yard.

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall not be less than eight feet in width.

(b) For detached buildings of accessory use, which are built to the rear of the dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not less than three feet.

(c) All uses, other than dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, shall set back from all side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) For main buildings there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(b) Detached buildings of accessory use, not used as dwellings, shall not be located closer to any rear lot line than three feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(2) Accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(Prior Code, § 152.036) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.042 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL 2A: GR2A.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in Zone GR2A shall be the same as in GR2.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(2) All other lot requirements stated in GR2 shall apply to GR2A.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard requirements shall be the same as in GR2.

(2) For side yards:

(b) All other side yard requirements stated in GR2 shall apply to GR2A.

(3) Rear yard requirements shall be the same as in GR2.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Maximum lot coverage shall be the same as in GR2.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(1) Maximum height of structures shall be the same as in GR2.

(2) Establishment of Zoning District General Residential 2A shall be limited to the following parcels of the Riley/Wolff Subdivision Development (also known as Twin Parks Subdivision):

(a) Block 1: Lots 2 - 14;

(b) Block 2: Lots 10 - 16;

(d) Block 5: Lots 1 - 14.

(3) All other parcels within the development shall comply with adopted zoning requirements in force at the time of final platting.

(Prior Code, § 152.037)

§ 155.043 LIGHT/COMMERCIAL OFFICE: LC/O.

(A) Purpose. To provide for personal and business services and general commercial uses.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Professional and general offices;

(2) Stores and shops of consumer goods and services nature, such as drug, grocery, hardware, liquor, general stores and souvenir, gift, jewelry, and arts and crafts shops;

(3) Eating and drinking establishments;

(4) Personal service establishments, such as barber and beauty shops, shoe repair shops, cleaning and laundry, real estate offices, and funeral homes;

(5) Medical offices and hospitals;

(6) Financial and credit institutions;

(7) Churches;

(8) Commercial recreational structures and uses, such as theaters and bowling alleys;

(9) New and used motor vehicle sales, rental, and repair including sales and service of trailers, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and travel trailers;

(10) Modular home sales, including prefabricated and shell homes;

(11) Convenience stores;

(12) Signs (see § 155.064);

(13) Museums and art galleries;

(14) Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, apartments, and townhouses;

(16) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Recreational vehicle parks (see § 155.061(B));

(2) Veterinary clinics and kennels;

(3) Auditoriums, public and private schools, and other public buildings;

(4) Any retail or wholesale office where sales are conducted totally off premises;

(5) Temporary uses, such as Christmas tree sales;

(6) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(7) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(Prior Code, § 152.038) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.044 HIGHWAY SERVICES: HS.

(A) Purpose.

(2) These businesses generate a considerable volume of vehicular traffic originating within the community or traveling into the community.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Garden centers, greenhouses, and nurseries;

(2) Drinking and dining establishments, including fast food or drive-in establishments;

(3) Service stations and convenience stores;

(4) Recreational uses, such as amusement parks, bowling alleys, and ice rinks;

(5) Wholesale and distribution centers not exceeding 10,000 square feet in building size or storage area;

(6) Building material sales;

(7) Large retail outlets or mercantile stores;

(8) Farm implement and machinery sales;

(9) Repair garages;

(10) Motels and hotels;

(11) Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, apartments, and townhouses;

(12) Signs (see § 155.064);

(14) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Recreational vehicle parks (see § 155.061(B));

(2) Veterinary clinics and kennels;

(3) Sawmills;

(4) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(5) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.039) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.045 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL: IND.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Large scale contractors equipment storage yards;

(2) Freighting or trucking yards or terminals;

(3) Large and small manufacturing facilities;

(4) Signs (see § 155.064);

(6) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Railroad yards;

(2) Machine shops; and

(3) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.040)

§ 155.046 GOVERNMENT: GOVT.

(A) Purpose. This District will consist of land, which is owned by a government entity and is not classified in another zoning district.

(B) Permitted uses.

(2) Federal-, state-, county-, or city-owned storage yards or maintenance facilities;

(3) Public parking lots or areas;

(4) Public waterways, drainages, or spillways;

(5) Public landfills, sewer lagoons, water treatment facilities, or similar uses;

(7) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(C) Uses permitted on review. All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.041)

§ 155.047 PARKS/RECREATIONAL: PR.

(A) Purpose. This District is intended to be used for public recreation on publicly-owned land.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Public recreation areas (to include, but not be limited to, playgrounds, picnic areas, bike paths, or similar uses);

(2) Public areas which are used for baseball, softball, football, soccer, or similar recreational uses;

(3) Uses, which are entertaining or recreational in nature and are approved by the Parks Board and Common Council; and

(C) Uses permitted on review. All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.042)

Whitewood City Zoning Code

DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ 155.040 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1: GR1.

(B) Permitted uses. Property and buildings shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1) Detached single-family homes, which are of conventional construction and are constructed as per the adopted building code on site, containing a minimum of 700 square feet;

(3) Duplexes;

(4) Detached single-family modular homes that are built in compliance with the codes adopted by the city and the state;

(5) Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way;

(8) Private day nurseries and kindergarten (up to 12 children per household; see § 155.061(D)).

(1) Manufactured home parks (see § 155.061(A));

(2) Group care facilities for either children or adults;

(3) Libraries, museums, and historical monuments or structures;

(6) Signs (see § 155.064);

(7) Private school;

(8) Utility substations;

(9) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(10) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard.

(a) For dwellings there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet, and in no case shall an accessory building be located to extend into the front yard setback.

(b) All other permitted uses shall have a front yard setback of 35 feet.

(d) All new dwellings shall be placed parallel to the street.

(2) Side yard.

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall be not less than eight feet in width.

(b) For detached buildings of accessory use, which are built to the rear of the dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not less than three feet.

(c) All uses, other than dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, shall set back from all side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) For main buildings, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(b) Detached buildings of accessory use, not used as dwellings, shall not be located closer to any rear lot line than three feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(2) Accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(Prior Code, § 152.035) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.041 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL 2: GR2.

(A) Purpose. To provide for the protection and future development of residential areas.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Detached single-family homes, which are of conventional construction and are constructed as per the adopted Building Code on site, containing a minimum of 700 square feet;

(3) Duplexes;

(4) Detached single-family modular homes that are built in compliance with the codes adopted by the city and the state;

(5) Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way;

(8) Private day nurseries and kindergarten (up to 12 children per household, see § 155.061(D)); and

(9) Multi-family dwellings, apartments.

(1) Group care facilities for either children or adults;

(2) Libraries, museums, and historical monuments or structures;

(5) Signs (see § 155.064);

(6) Private schools;

(7) Utility substations;

(8) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(9) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirement.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard.

(a) For dwellings, there shall be a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and in no case shall an accessory building be located to extend into the front yard setback.

(b) All other permitted uses shall have a front yard setback of 35 feet.

(d) All new dwellings shall be placed parallel to the street.

(2) Side yard.

(a) For dwellings located on interior lots, the side yard shall not be less than eight feet in width.

(b) For detached buildings of accessory use, which are built to the rear of the dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not less than three feet.

(c) All uses, other than dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, shall set back from all side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) For main buildings there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(b) Detached buildings of accessory use, not used as dwellings, shall not be located closer to any rear lot line than three feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(2) Accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(Prior Code, § 152.036) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.042 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL 2A: GR2A.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in Zone GR2A shall be the same as in GR2.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(2) All other lot requirements stated in GR2 shall apply to GR2A.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard requirements shall be the same as in GR2.

(2) For side yards:

(b) All other side yard requirements stated in GR2 shall apply to GR2A.

(3) Rear yard requirements shall be the same as in GR2.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Maximum lot coverage shall be the same as in GR2.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(1) Maximum height of structures shall be the same as in GR2.

(2) Establishment of Zoning District General Residential 2A shall be limited to the following parcels of the Riley/Wolff Subdivision Development (also known as Twin Parks Subdivision):

(a) Block 1: Lots 2 - 14;

(b) Block 2: Lots 10 - 16;

(d) Block 5: Lots 1 - 14.

(3) All other parcels within the development shall comply with adopted zoning requirements in force at the time of final platting.

(Prior Code, § 152.037)

§ 155.043 LIGHT/COMMERCIAL OFFICE: LC/O.

(A) Purpose. To provide for personal and business services and general commercial uses.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Professional and general offices;

(2) Stores and shops of consumer goods and services nature, such as drug, grocery, hardware, liquor, general stores and souvenir, gift, jewelry, and arts and crafts shops;

(3) Eating and drinking establishments;

(4) Personal service establishments, such as barber and beauty shops, shoe repair shops, cleaning and laundry, real estate offices, and funeral homes;

(5) Medical offices and hospitals;

(6) Financial and credit institutions;

(7) Churches;

(8) Commercial recreational structures and uses, such as theaters and bowling alleys;

(9) New and used motor vehicle sales, rental, and repair including sales and service of trailers, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and travel trailers;

(10) Modular home sales, including prefabricated and shell homes;

(11) Convenience stores;

(12) Signs (see § 155.064);

(13) Museums and art galleries;

(14) Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, apartments, and townhouses;

(16) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Recreational vehicle parks (see § 155.061(B));

(2) Veterinary clinics and kennels;

(3) Auditoriums, public and private schools, and other public buildings;

(4) Any retail or wholesale office where sales are conducted totally off premises;

(5) Temporary uses, such as Christmas tree sales;

(6) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(7) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(G) Maximum height of structures.

(Prior Code, § 152.038) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.044 HIGHWAY SERVICES: HS.

(A) Purpose.

(2) These businesses generate a considerable volume of vehicular traffic originating within the community or traveling into the community.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Garden centers, greenhouses, and nurseries;

(2) Drinking and dining establishments, including fast food or drive-in establishments;

(3) Service stations and convenience stores;

(4) Recreational uses, such as amusement parks, bowling alleys, and ice rinks;

(5) Wholesale and distribution centers not exceeding 10,000 square feet in building size or storage area;

(6) Building material sales;

(7) Large retail outlets or mercantile stores;

(8) Farm implement and machinery sales;

(9) Repair garages;

(10) Motels and hotels;

(11) Single-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, apartments, and townhouses;

(12) Signs (see § 155.064);

(14) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Recreational vehicle parks (see § 155.061(B));

(2) Veterinary clinics and kennels;

(3) Sawmills;

(4) Bed and breakfast facilities; and

(5) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.039) (Ord. 2018-01, passed 5-21-2018)

§ 155.045 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL: IND.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Large scale contractors equipment storage yards;

(2) Freighting or trucking yards or terminals;

(3) Large and small manufacturing facilities;

(4) Signs (see § 155.064);

(6) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(1) Railroad yards;

(2) Machine shops; and

(3) All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.040)

§ 155.046 GOVERNMENT: GOVT.

(A) Purpose. This District will consist of land, which is owned by a government entity and is not classified in another zoning district.

(B) Permitted uses.

(2) Federal-, state-, county-, or city-owned storage yards or maintenance facilities;

(3) Public parking lots or areas;

(4) Public waterways, drainages, or spillways;

(5) Public landfills, sewer lagoons, water treatment facilities, or similar uses;

(7) Accessory uses and structures normally associated with the above-listed uses, such as equipment storage sheds.

(C) Uses permitted on review. All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.041)

§ 155.047 PARKS/RECREATIONAL: PR.

(A) Purpose. This District is intended to be used for public recreation on publicly-owned land.

(B) Permitted uses.

(1) Public recreation areas (to include, but not be limited to, playgrounds, picnic areas, bike paths, or similar uses);

(2) Public areas which are used for baseball, softball, football, soccer, or similar recreational uses;

(3) Uses, which are entertaining or recreational in nature and are approved by the Parks Board and Common Council; and

(C) Uses permitted on review. All uses not specifically permitted within this District are subject to review by the Planning Commission and the Common Council.

(D) Minimum lot requirements.

(1) There shall be no minimum requirement for lot area when the building or use is served by a public or community sanitary sewer system.

(E) Minimum yard requirements (see § 155.062).

(1) Front yard. There is no front yard setback requirement.

(2) Side yard. No side yard is required, except that the width of a side yard, which abuts a Residential District, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(3) Rear yard.

(a) There shall be no rear yard requirement when a commercial building abuts a rear alley of at least 12 feet in width.

(b) Where there is no such alley, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet in depth.

(c) The depth of the rear yard, where a Commercial District abuts a Residential District or where a portion of the commercial building is used for a dwelling, shall be not less than 25 feet.

(F) Maximum lot coverage by all structures. Main and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 80% of the lot area.

(Prior Code, § 152.042)