[CC 1996 §425.010; CC 1981 §425.010; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
No permanent accessory buildings or structures shall be erected
upon a lot prior to the construction of the main building. Temporary
structures for uses incidental to construction work shall be permitted
in all zoning districts and shall be removed upon completion or abandonment
of the construction work.
[CC 1996 §425.020; CC 1981 §425.020; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Where a line has been established for future widening or opening
of a street upon which a lot abuts, the required yard space shall
be measured from that established street line.
[CC 1996 §425.030; CC 1981 §425.030; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
A.
In
this Section, the word "litter" means and includes
garbage, trash, refuse, junk, brush, inoperative machinery or other
waste material. The phrase "otherwise lawful" means
in compliance with applicable zoning district regulations and with
all rules, regulations, ordinances, conditions, permits and licenses
applicable to the property or activity, whether arising from this
Chapter or any relevant ordinance.
2.
It shall be lawful:
a.
To accumulate or store non-putrescible litter in a sight-proof structure
or container.
b.
To accumulate or store litter produced as an incident to the otherwise
lawful use of the same premises where stored, where such storage is
pending removal or disposal and does not exceed seven (7) days, provided
however, that the litter is placed or stored in a container or otherwise
screened from the view of persons upon adjacent property or rights-of-way.
c.
To accumulate, store or finally dispose of litter in an otherwise
lawful sanitary landfill, building demolition material site, vehicle
or machinery repair facility, automobile salvage yard, construction
material stockpile, sewerage treatment facility or junk yard.
d.
To store material to be used in an otherwise lawful agricultural
or nursery operation on the premises devoted to such use.
e.
To keep not more than one (1) unlicensed vehicle for hobby or instructional
purposes.
[CC 1996 §425.040; CC 1981 §425.040; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
The Building Commissioner is authorized to issue a permit for
the operation or conducting of an amusement activity on a temporary
basis within any zoning district. The Building Commissioner may request
a report be submitted by the Health Commissioner with respect to any
public health aspect of the proposal and by the Police Commissioner
with respect to any traffic or public safety aspect of the proposal,
if appropriate. For the purpose of this Section, "amusement
activity" includes a circus, carnival, fair, turkey shoot,
art display, trade or animal show, concert, dance, rally, parade,
athletic competition and any similar activity not involving the erection
of any permanent structure or facility. The permit shall be issued
for a specified period of time not exceeding ten (10) days. The permit
shall contain such conditions as are necessary for protection of public
health, safety and to regulate traffic. The Building Commissioner
may require such assurance or guarantee of compliance with conditions
as is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. This permit
is in addition to any building permit, air pollution device, construction
or operating permit, highway permit, special use permit or other permit
or license required by law for any proposed activity or facility.
No more than two (2) temporary amusement activity permits shall be
issued in any calendar year with regard to any particular property;
provided however, that this limitation with respect to the number
of temporary amusement activity permits shall not apply to public
property, nor to property not held for private or corporate profit
and used exclusively for religious worship, for schools and colleges,
for purposes purely charitable or for agricultural and horticultural
societies.
[CC 1996 §425.050; CC 1981 §425.050; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
A.
Every
part of a required front, side or rear yard shall be open to the sky
unobstructed, except as follows:
1.
Ordinary projections of skylights, sills, belt courses, cornices
and ornamental features projecting not to exceed twelve (12) inches.
2.
Ordinary projecting of chimneys and flues, not to exceed two (2)
feet in width, projecting not to exceed twelve (12) inches.
3.
Roof overhangs not to exceed eighteen (18) inches.
4.
Slab type porches or paved terraces having a maximum height of not
more than twelve (12) inches above ground elevation at any point may
project into any yard; except, however, that the projection into the
front yard shall not exceed ten (10) feet.
[CC 1996 §425.060; CC 1981 §425.060; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
A.
In
each instance in which approval of use or development of property
is made subject to conditions by the City Council, a copy of the approved
ordinance, resolution, order or permit shall be:
1.
Recorded by the property owner or owner prior to commencement of
development or use.
2.
Furnished by the property owner or petitioner to the operator, owner
and manager, including successor, operators, owners and managers,
each of whom shall forward to the Building Commissioner an acknowledgment
that he/she has read and understood each of the conditions relating
to the use and development of the property affected by the ordinance,
resolution, order or permit and agrees to comply herewith.
[CC 1996 §425.070; CC 1981 §425.070; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Where required by the City Council or the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the petitioner of any development shall supply a written
statement from the Federal Aviation Agency that the development does
not interfere with any air navigation space.
[CC 1996 §425.080; CC 1981 §425.080; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
No sign or light standard shall be placed within or extend over
any street right-of-way.
[CC 1996 §425.090; CC 1981 §425.090; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Within any district, the height of any structure may be increased
over the maximum required by the height restrictions of that zoning
district provided that the structure shall be set back from the required
building lines an additional distance of one (1) foot for every two
(2) feet in height above those height requirements.
[CC 1996 §425.100; CC 1981 §425.100; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Political signs shall not be displayed more than sixty (60)
days prior to or fifteen (15) days after an election. Said signs shall
not exceed nine (9) square feet in area when displayed within a residentially
zoned district nor shall they exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area
when displayed within a non-residentially zoned district; except that
no political signs shall be displayed within the "PS" Park and Scenic
Zoning District. A maximum of one (1) political sign shall be displayed
in connection with any one (1) residential use or any one (1) non-residential
establishment.
[CC 1996 §425.110; CC 1981 §425.110; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
The City Council may grant a planned development permit (PDP)
for any new development when it finds that such development would
be consistent with good general planning practice, consistent with
good site planning, can be operated in a manner that is not detrimental
to other developments and used in the surrounding area of the proposed
development and is deemed desirable to promote the general welfare
of Breckenridge Hills. The purpose of this planned development is
to provide a permissive, voluntary and alternate zoning procedure
for those uses permitted by right in the "R" Residence, "C" Commercial
and "M" Manufacturing Districts in order to permit flexibility in
building types and relationships between buildings in the development
of diverse, sound urban environments.
[CC 1996 §425.120; CC 1981 §425.120; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Except for street widening, no yard or lot existing on July
21, 1975 shall be reduced to size or area below the minimum requirements
set forth herein.
[CC 1996 §425.130; CC 1981 §425.130; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Structures on lots possessing double frontage may waive the
requirements for a rear yard by furnishing a front yard upon both
streets.
[CC 1996 §425.140; CC 1981 §425.140; Ord. No. 379 §27.19, 7-21-1975]
Within the "R" Residential Districts, detached accessory buildings,
including one (1) private garage, may be located not less than sixty
(60) feet from the front property line nor less than five (5) feet
from any side or rear lot line. Accessory buildings attached to the
main building shall be governed by the respective regulations governing
main buildings.
