[Zoning Regs. §3.010; Ord. No. 1014 §2(3.010), 6-12-1998; Ord. No. 1364 §§1 — 2, 5-13-2004]
In District "R1-40", no building, structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, except for one (1) or more of the following uses:
Permitted
Conditional Use
A.
Athletic field or play field
X
B.
Bed and breakfast
X
C.
Calf, raise and keep not more than 1 per acre (2 acre minimum)
X
Churches, synagogues and temples
X
Churches, synagogues and temples and their accessory buildings
X
Colt, raise and keep not more than 1 per acre
X
Cows, raise and keep not more than 1 per acre (2 acre minimum)
X
Country club
X
Crops, growing of bush and berry
X
D.
Dwelling, single-family
X
F.
Family day care home
X
Fire protection and related activities
X
H.
Historic and monumental sites
X
Homes, parish
X
Horse, raise and keep not more than 1 per acre (2 acre minimum)
X
M.
Monumental and historic sites
X
Municipal pumping stations
X
N.
Nursery schools
X
P.
Parish homes
X
Parks, public
X
Parsonages
X
Play fields or athletic fields
X
Play lot or tot lot
X
Playgrounds
X
Police protection and related activities
X
Public parks
X
Poultry, raise and keep (2 acre minimum)
X
Pumping stations, municipal
X
R.
Recreation centers
X
Rectories
X
S.
Schools, primary
X
Schools, secondary
X
Sewage pressure control stations
X
Sheep, raise and keep not more than 1 per acre (2 acre minimum)
X
Swimming clubs or pools, public
X
Synagogues, churches and temples
X
Synagogues, churches and temples and their accessory buildings
X
T.
Temples, synagogues and churches
X
Temples, synagogues and churches and their accessory buildings
X
Tennis clubs
X
[Zoning Regs. §3.020; Ord. No. 1014 §2(3.020), 6-12-1998; Ord. No. 1454 §1(3.020), 1-11-2006]
A. 
In District "R1-40", the following accessory uses will be permitted:
1. 
Non-transient boarders and roomers. The keeping of two (2) or less boarders and roomers is permitted.
2. 
Custodial care living unit.
a. 
Within Districts "R1-40", "R1-16", "R1-8", "RCD", "R-2", "R-3" and "R-4", a total of one (1) custodial care living unit as defined in this Chapter and by State Statute shall be allowed.
b. 
The exterior appearance of the custodial care living unit and property shall be in reasonable conformance with the general neighborhood standards.
3. 
Private structures. The following are permitted:
a. 
Tool sheds. A maximum height of nine (9) feet which shall only be located in the rear yard no closer than eight (8) feet from rear yard lot line nor closer than eight (8) feet from the side yard lot line. A building permit shall be required for the placement of all tool sheds.
b. 
Tennis courts.
(1) 
Tennis courts and fences shall be so located that the fence surrounding the court shall be not less than thirty (30) feet from the front lot line, not less than ten (10) feet from the rear lot line or interior side lot line and not less than fifteen (15) feet from the side street line in the case of a corner lot.
(2) 
Said fence shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
(3) 
Any lighting shall be so designed so that glare is not visible beyond the property lines, the lighting details to be approved by the zoning enforcement person.
c. 
Recreational structures.
d. 
Private garages.
(1) 
For any dwelling house there shall be permitted one (1) private garage with a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet unless the lot area exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet in which event the floor area may be increased by ten percent (10%) for each one thousand (1,000) square foot of additional lot area. The maximum total floor area for any private garage shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of main floor area.
(2) 
A garage, carport or outbuildings constructed as an accessory to the main building shall be subject to the regulations affecting the main building with a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet. Carports, garages, storage sheds or similar structures constructed with corrugated sheet metal and pipe and/or canvas or fabric like material shall be prohibited. Garages and carports shall have a City approved hard surface type driveway for access. Metal exterior type buildings in all residential districts over one hundred twenty (120) square feet shall be submitted for review and approval to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(3) 
No part of a detached accessory building shall be closer than ten (10) feet to the main building. Any detached accessory building shall not be more than one and one-half (1½) stories in height.
LOCATION ON PROPERTY
Detached garages and accessory buildings may not be built within eight (8) feet of the side lot line and (25) feet from the rear lot line. If your property is on a corner, you are required to meet the front yard setbacks pertaining to corner lots. Construction on easements is prohibited. A separation of ten (10) feet from the existing dwelling is required.
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LOT COVERAGE
Requirements:
Lot coverage varies per zoning districts. As an example, "R1-8" zoning allows thirty percent (30%) lot coverage maximum for all buildings. For a typical lot of sixty (60) feet by one hundred twenty-five (125) feet (eight thousand (8,000) square feet) of lot area, thirty percent (30%) of eight thousand (8,000) square feet is two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet of lot coverage allowed.
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GARAGE HEIGHT
Garages may not be more than fifteen (15) feet in height. The height is measured at a point midway between the ridge line at the top of the roof and the lowest point of the roof.
M = Measure the highest and lowest point points of the roof.
H = Height at the midpoint of those measurements — may not exceed fifteen (15) feet.
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e. 
Private stables.
(1) 
Private stable will be allowed on a lot having an area of more than one (1) acre, provided that it is located not less than one hundred (100) feet from the front lot line and not less than ten (10) feet from any side lot line and not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the rear lot line.
(2) 
On such lot there shall not be kept more than one (1) animal per acre (for animals which are allowed — refer to Section 405.065).
f. 
Fences. The following regulations shall apply to fences within this district:
(1) 
Fences shall be constructed of wood pickets, wrought iron, chain link or other materials of quality and appearance approved by the Planning Commission.
(2) 
No fencing shall be allowed from the front of the house forward to the pavement.
(3) 
The height of the fence from the front of the house along the side lot line to the rear lot line and along the rear lot line shall not exceed six (6) feet except for corner lots in which both sides fronting the street shall be considered front lot lines or the "front of the house" and there shall be no rear lot line.
(4) 
Fences shall be constructed or maintained so that they do not constitute a blighting influence nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration and downgrade of neighborhood property value.
4. 
Recreational equipment. Boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, pickup campers or coaches, camping buses or converted trucks and tent trailers shall not be stored in a residential district except within an enclosed building, in a rear yard or in a side yard as defined in this Chapter or parked in a driveway; and further no such recreational equipment shall be utilized for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked on a residential lot or on any location not approved for such use.
5. 
Domestic animals. Not more than two (2) cats and two (2) dogs allowed.
6. 
Home occupation.
a. 
Home occupations are exclusively limited to the following:
(1) 
Accountant.
(2) 
Architect.
(3) 
Artist.
(4) 
Author or writer.
(5) 
Babysitting up to four (4) children other than own, but in no event more than six (6) children including own; the operator shall obtain a State license unless operator otherwise exempt.
(6) 
Catering.
(7) 
City planner.
(8) 
Clergyman.
(9) 
Computer programming, repair and other computer-related occupations.
(10) 
Dancing or musical instructor limited to a single pupil at a time.
(11) 
Designer.
(12) 
Engineer.
(13) 
House cleaning services.
(14) 
House painting.
(15) 
Interviewing/placement services limited to not more than one (1) interview at any one time and not to exceed six (6) interviews per day.
(16) 
Lawyer.
(17) 
Photography (no developing on site).
(18) 
Realtor.
(19) 
Salesperson.
(20) 
Seamstress or dressmaker.
(21) 
Secretarial services.
(22) 
Tax preparation.
(23) 
Teaching or instruction, provided not more than three (3) students are taught at any one time and not more than twelve (12) students per day.
b. 
The following conditions and restrictions shall apply to such customary home occupation:
(1) 
The primary use of the building, structure or dwelling unit in which the occupant is situated is clearly the dwelling used by the person as his/her private residence.
(2) 
The occupation shall be carried on wholly within the main building.
(3) 
No assistant other than a member of the family household is employed and no window or other display or sign is used to advertise such occupation.
(4) 
No exterior storage of material or equipment and no other exterior indication of such home occupation or variation from the residential character of the principal building.
(5) 
Parking shall be handled in such a manner as to not impede or hinder traffic on any public right-of-way.
(6) 
No power other than electric and of not more than one-quarter (¼) hp is used in any one (1) machine and not more than one (1) hp total used in such activities.
7. 
Accessory parking.
8. 
Guest house or caretaker cottage. On a single premises on a plot of not less than five (5) acres, one (1) guest house or caretaker cottage will be permitted.
9. 
Hobby shop. A hobby shop operated purely for personal enjoyment, amusement or recreation; provided such use will not be obnoxious or offensive by reason of vibration, noise, odor, dust, smoke or fumes.
10. 
Swimming pools, private. Private swimming pools having a water depth of three (3) feet or more are permitted, provided the following conditions are met:
a. 
A building permit is obtained from the zoning enforcement person;
b. 
It is located not less than ten (10) feet away from any rear lot line or side lot line and in the case of corner lots, not less than fifteen (15) feet away from the side lot line and at least twenty (20) feet from a principal building on an adjoining lot;
c. 
No private swimming pool shall extend forward of the established front building line;
d. 
If located in the side yard, it shall not be less than sixty (60) feet from the front lot line and it shall be ten (10) feet from the side lot line;
e. 
The swimming pool shall be entirely enclosed by a protective fence or other permanent structures at least six (6) feet in height;
f. 
Such protective enclosure shall be maintained by locked gates or entrances when the pool is not tended by a qualified and responsible person;
g. 
The pool installation must comply with all applicable City, County and State sanitary, plumbing, electrical and other building codes.
11. 
Temporary real estate sales office. A temporary real estate sales office including model dwelling units located on property being sold and limited to period of sale are permitted.
[Zoning Regs. §3.030; Ord. No. 1014 §2(3.030), 6-12-1998]
A. 
Completion. All exterior walls shall be finished within six (6) months following the start of foundation.
B. 
Residence Occupancy. No residence structure shall be occupied until the exterior thereof shall have been completely finished. The inside of residence structures may be finished after occupancy but must be finished within a reasonable period of time insofar as such unfinished condition cannot affect the public health and safety.
C. 
Building On Lot. In single-family residence districts, every single-family dwelling hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot and there shall not be more than one (1) principal building on one (1) lot except as may be approved in the planned zoning process.
D. 
Basement Houses. No basement houses shall be erected or constructed or reconstructed in any of the zones of said City, nor shall any building consisting only of a basement be constructed for business use. However, earth contact homes are allowed within the City limits of Platte City, Missouri.
[Zoning Regs. §3.040; Ord. No. 1014 §2(3.040), 6-12-1998; Ord. No. 1415 §1(3.040), 4-13-2005]
A. 
In District "R1-40" for any building or structure hereinafter erected, moved or altered, the height of buildings or structures, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the minimum lot and floor area permitted on any lot shall be as follows: (for exceptions see Article XVII — Height and Area Exceptions)
1. 
Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed two and one-half (2½) stories and shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, except on lots having a natural slope, a full three (3) stories may be exposed above grade on the downhill side.
2. 
Yards.
a. 
Front yard. The depth of the front yard shall be at least sixty (60) feet from the front lot line, except on collector streets and arterial streets where the minimum front yard shall be one hundred (100) feet, measured from the centerline of the street.
(1) 
Where lots have a double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.
(2) 
Corner lots shall maintain a front yard setback along both abutting streets. However, in those instances where lots front on only one (1) of the intersecting streets within the same block, the corner lots shall maintain a front yard setback, as set forth in Subsection (2)(a) above, on that street upon which the lot fronts and the setback on the other intersecting street may be reduced to not less than fifty (50) feet.
b. 
Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of a building not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the side lot line.
c. 
Rear yard. The depth of the rear yard shall be at least one hundred (100) feet from the rear lot line. On corner lots both interior lot lines may be regarded as side lot lines, in which case the minimum side yard shall be not less than forty-five (45) feet.
3. 
Lot width. The minimum width of a lot shall be two hundred (200) feet, provided that where a lot has less width than herein required in separate ownership at the time of the passage of this Chapter, this regulation shall not prohibit the erection of a single-family dwelling.
4. 
Lot area per dwelling unit. There shall be a lot area of not less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet per family if sewer is available and two (2) acres per family if sewer is not available; provided that where a lot has less area than herein required in separate ownership at the time of the passage of this Chapter, this regulation shall not prohibit the erection of a single-family dwelling.
5. 
Minimum floor area. The minimum of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of finished floor area for living purposes excluding basement and garage space.
6. 
Lot coverage. All buildings including accessory buildings shall cover not more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of the lot.
[Zoning Regs. §3.045; Ord. No. 1014 §2(3.045), 6-12-1998]
A. 
Roofs. The following regulations shall apply to roofs within this district:
1. 
The roof shall be structurally sound, tight, shall not admit rain and drainage shall be sufficient to carry water away from the roof.
2. 
All downspouts and gutters shall be kept in good repair.
3. 
Galvanized roofs are not permitted.
4. 
All roofs shall be constructed of materials of quality and appearance approved by the Planning Commission.
[Zoning Regs. §3.050; Ord. No. 1014 §2(3.050), 6-12-1998]
A. 
General. For all dwellings, buildings or structures hereafter erected or constructed involving more than one hundred (100) square feet of floor area and for all dwellings, buildings or structures hereinafter reconstructed, altered or improved upon involving more than four hundred (400) square feet of floor area, in District "R1-40", provisions shall be made in the form of garages, carports or open parking areas for the parking of motor passenger vehicles which shall conform with the requirements set forth in this Section and Article XVIII.
B. 
Minimum Number Of Spaces. The minimum amount of parking spaces required for each dwelling unit is at least four (4) off-street parking spaces with two (2) of those spaces covered.
C. 
Parking Space. A parking space shall be (exclusive of right-of-way, alley, street) nine (9) feet in width by twenty (20) feet in length. A parking space shall be connected with a street or alley by a hard surfaced driveway which affords satisfactory ingress or egress for automobiles.
D. 
Driveway Access. Unobstructed ingress and egress shall be provided for by way of a reinforced Portland cement concrete approach a minimum of six (6) inches thick starting at the edge of the road surface and extending to the front property line.
1. 
Residential driveways. Shall have a minimum width of ten (10) feet, a maximum width of thirty-six (36) feet and a minimum setback from the edge of a driveway to a property line of two (2) feet.
2. 
Non-residential driveways. Shall have a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet, a maximum width of thirty-five (35) feet.
E. 
Surfacing Requirements. All on-site parking, loading, aisles for maneuvering, entrance and exits shall be a minimum of hard surfaced with ninety-five percent (95%) compacted base that is a minimum of four (4) inches of crushed rock and covered with a minimum of four (4) inches of Portland cement concrete or asphaltic concrete. The applicant shall also consult the APWA Specs Section 2000 through 2400 and if a higher standard is required, the higher standard shall apply. All construction shall be in accordance with good general engineering practice.
F. 
Drainage. The applicant shall provide drainage structures and easements of sufficient size to handle all drainage, however CG-2 curbing, rollback curbs and gutters are specifically prohibited.
G. 
Plans And Approval Required. Plans showing the layout and design of all required off-street parking and loading areas shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit, except for single- and two-family residential houses. Before approving any parking layout, the Planning Commission shall confirm that the spaces provided are usable and meet standard design criteria contained herein. In the case of a use for which off-street parking requirements are not specifically enumerated or mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking for a use which is similar shall apply. Similarity is to be determined by the zoning enforcement person. All required off-street parking spaces shall be clearly marked on the plan.
H. 
Lighting. Any lights used to illuminate the parking area shall be so arranged as to direct light away from any adjacent premises in a residential district.
I. 
Completion. All required construction and improvement of a parking area shall be completed within six (6) months of completion of the building or from the issuance of a building permit (whichever is later).
J. 
Occupancy Certificate. All required parking spaces, driving aisles and access streets required by that portion of the building covered by the occupancy permit sought shall be constructed prior to the issuance of any occupancy certificate. No building shall be occupied prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
K. 
Parking On Private Property Only. Parking shall be located entirely on private property with no portion except the necessary drives extending into any yard, street or other public way unless specifically allowed.
1. 
One- and two-family dwelling parking. Shall have a minimum setback from the edge of a parking space to a property line of two (2) feet.
2. 
All other parking. Shall have a minimum setback from a parking space to a property line of ten (10) feet.
L. 
Repair And Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted on any off-street parking facility.
M. 
Expansion Or Change In Use Requires Parking Adjustment. When there is an enlargement to any building in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the existing building or structure or there is a change in use of the lot, building or structure, the off-street parking requirements shall meet the requirements of the expanded or new use. In no case shall such a change or expansion of use be permitted that cannot provide the number of off-street parking or loading spaces required in this Article.
N. 
Conditional Use Permit.
1. 
Off-street parking permitted. In order to provide off-street parking areas, the Board of Aldermen may grant a conditional use permit for off-street parking areas when there is a change of use of any existing buildings or structures.
2. 
Permit revocable. The zoning enforcement person shall be responsible for the enforcement of the conditions and requirements made by the Planning Commission in the approval of any off-street parking conditional use. The zoning enforcement person, upon discovery of any violation of this regulation or the conditions and requirements established by the Commission, may notify the Planning Commission of violations. The zoning enforcement person is hereby authorized to revoke any and all permits for the following reasons:
a. 
Abandonment of the area for parking purposes for six (6) months.
b. 
Failure to comply with the requirements contained in this Section or imposed by the Planning Commission or Board of Aldermen.
3. 
Appeal. Appeals for a permit revoked for off-street parking conditional use shall be made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment in accordance with Article XXIX of this Chapter.
O. 
Provision For Voluntary Parking. Any off-street parking lot not required by the provisions of these Articles but which is voluntarily provided shall observe all requirements of this Article in the development of such parking area.
P. 
Measuring Parking Setbacks. When measuring feet from a parking space or driveway, the measurement shall begin at the front lot line, side lot line or rear lot line.