City of Sikeston, MO Division 4 "R-5" Multiple-Family Residential District

Section 405.560 Purpose.

[R.O. 2009 § 17.18.010; Ord. No. 6220, 4-26-2021]

The intent of this district is to provide for a variety of housing types ranging from single-family units to apartment buildings. This district is designed to create a buffer between lower density one- and two-family districts and more intensive uses of land such as commercial and industrial developments.

Section 405.570 Permitted Uses.

[R.O. 2009 § 17.18.020; Ord. No. 6220, 4-26-2021]

A. In District "R-5," no building or land shall be used and no building shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered except for one (1) or more of the following uses:

1. Any use permitted by right in Districts "R-1," "R-2" and "R-4";

2. Multiple-family dwellings;

3. Boarding or lodging houses;

4. Convalescent homes, nursing homes or homes for the aged;

5. Community garages;

6. Privately operated libraries, museums or mortuaries;

7. Public or private hospitals, clinics or orphanages; and

8. Family day care homes in compliance with State Statutes and local codes.

Section 405.580 Conditional Uses.

[R.O. 2009 § 17.18.030; Ord. No. 5327 §III, 5-18-2000; Ord. No. 5961 §§I, XII, 8-25-2014; Ord. No. 6220, 4-26-2021]

A. The following uses may be permitted in District "R-5" after proper application for placement or relocation of manufactured housing on appropriately zoned lots, review and approval pursuant to the provisions of this Section and Article V, Board of Adjustment, of this Chapter:

1. Any conditional use provided for in Districts "R-1," "R-2" and "R-4" except that the provisions for manufactured home Class A units in District "R-2" shall be limited to the installation or construction of single-family dwellings as infill development or unit replacement only.

2. Single-family attached housing and zero lot line construction as provided for in Chapter 405, Article VII, Division 15.

3. Office buildings.

Section 405.590 Height and Area Regulations.

[R.O. 2009 § 17.18.040; Ord. No. 6220, 4-26-2021]

A. In District "R-5," any building, dwelling or portion thereof hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered shall be subject to the following regulations (for exceptions see Article VIII "Height And Area Exceptions" of this Chapter): Also See Reference Table 450.1, set out as Exhibit A to this Ch. 405.

1. The minimum lot area in District "R-5" shall provide five thousand (5,000) square feet for single-family detached units, two thousand seven hundred fifty (2,750) square feet for each unit in a two-family structure and three thousand (3,000) square feet for each unit in a multi-family structure.

2. The minimum lot width in District "R-5" shall not be less than seventy-five (75) feet at the building line; except that where a lot has less width than herein required and in separate ownership at the time of passage of this Chapter, this regulation shall not prohibit the erection of a one-family dwelling.

3. Yards. All buildings in District "R-5" hereafter erected or structurally altered shall comply with the front, rear and side yard regulations of District "R-1," except as provided for in Article VIII of this Chapter.

4. Building Height. In District "R-5," no building shall hereafter be erected or structurally altered to exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet in height, provided that the requirements established in the current City Building Code are complied with, otherwise the maximum height for this district shall be the same as District "R-4."

Section 405.591 Foundation, Anchoring and underpinning (Skirting) Requirements.

[Ord. No. 5961 §§ I, XIII, 8-25-2014; Ord. No. 6220, 4-26-2021]

A. All manufactured homes located within the City of Sikeston shall be set upon a permanent foundation properly designed and enclosed in accordance with the International Building Code.

1. Manufactured homes shall be attached to a permanent footing, which manner of placement shall be as stated on the building permit, and meet all manufacturer's specifications for support.

a. Pier pads are not permitted.

b. All footings shall have reinforced steel, as dictated by appropriate building codes.

c. A minimum of eighteen (18) inches of crawl space must be maintained under the entire manufactured unit.

B. Manufactured home anchors shall be embedded in the footing or foundation to HUD, Missouri Public Service Commission and manufacturer's specifications.

C. Within ninety (90) days of the manufactured home's setup, underpinning shall be installed in such a way that all areas directly under the home are enclosed.

1. Underpinning shall be similar in appearance to materials used for the siding of the manufactured home to which it is attached.

2. Said underpinning/foundation shall have permanently installed venting in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Deletions or omissions of vents are not allowed, and homes will not be approved for occupancy without appropriate venting.