City of St. James, MO Article III "R-1S" Residential District

Section 405.090 Regulations.

[CC 1985 § 25-181; Ord. No. 277 § 4, 11-7-1966; Ord. No. 549, 11-7-1994; Ord. No. 658, 8-7-2000]

A. General. The regulations set forth in this Section shall govern areas in the City designated as "R-1S" Residential Districts.

B. Use Regulations. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:

1. Single-family dwellings, but not including mobile homes, Class A manufactured homes and Class B manufactured homes.

2. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship or gathering.

[Ord. No. 1133, 10-9-2018]

3. Public buildings, parks, playgrounds and community centers.

4. Public schools, and private schools having a curriculum substantially similar to public schools, and having no rooms regularly used for housing and sleeping rooms.

5. Home occupations.

6. Golf courses, except miniature golf courses or practice driving tees operated for commercial purposes.

7. Temporary buildings, the use of which is incidental to construction or sale of lots during development being conducted on the same or adjoining tracts or which shall be removed after the completion of construction or upon expiration of two (2) years from the time of erection, whichever is sooner.

8. Accessory buildings and uses, including private garages, guest houses, swimming pools, home barbecue grills, and church bulletin boards, however all swimming pools, whether temporary or permanent, shall be located in the required rear yard or setback. Additionally, all such swimming pools shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any secondary electrical lines.

[Ord. No. 1133, 10-9-2018]

C. Parking Regulations. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Section 405.360.

D. Height Regulations. No building shall exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) stories, nor shall it exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, except as provided in Chapter 405, Article XII.

E. Area Regulations. Subject to the modifications set out in this Chapter, any structure erected shall not be closer to the specified lot lines than set out below:

1. From the lot line facing the public street, not less than twenty-five (25) feet.

2. From the side lot line, not less than seven (7) feet.

3. From the rear lot line, not less than twenty (20) feet.

4. From a side lot facing a public street, not less than twelve and one-half (12 1/2) feet.

F. Minimum Lot Area. A lot occupied by a single-family dwelling shall contain not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet and shall not be less than sixty (60) feet in width. A lot occupied by any other use allowed in the "R-1" Residential District shall contain not less than twelve thousand (12,000) square feet and shall not be less than ninety (90) feet in width.