[R.O. 2013 § 405.010; Ord. No. KK354 § VI-A, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK484 §§ 2 — 6, 8 — 9, 12-14-1992; Ord. No. 654 §§ 1 — 3, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 655 §§ 1 — 2, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 656 §§ 1 — 2, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019]
Provisions are hereby made to divide the City of Lawson, Missouri, into the following twelve (12) districts:
Designation
Description
"A"
Agriculture district
"R-A"
Suburban residential district
"R-1"
Low density single-family residential district
"R-3"
Moderate density single-family residential district
"R-6"
Multifamily residential district
"MSP"
Mobile/manufactured home subdivision residential district
"MPP"
Mobile/manufactured home park residential district
"P"
Planned district
"C-1"
Central business district
"C-2"
Neighborhood business district
"C-3"
Highway business district
"I-1"
Light industrial district
"I-2"
Heavy industrial district
[R.O. 2013 § 405.030; Ord. No. KK354 § VI-C, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK484 §§ 2 — 6, 8 — 9, 12-14-1992; Ord. No. 654 §§ 1 — 3, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 655 §§ 1 — 2, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 656 §§ 1 — 2, 5-17-1999]
The City of Lawson, within its present or future corporate limits, may not include all of the twelve (12) districts hereby established. The various districts are provided herein to allow rezoning of tracts of land to a use that will be compatible to the intended development.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.040; Ord. No. KK354 § VI-D, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 § 1, 5-14-1990]
A. 
The Official Zoning Map of the City of Lawson is hereby adopted by reference, and declared to be a part of this Chapter. Said map includes the boundaries of the actual zoning districts adopted by the City. Changes or amendments to district boundaries shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the Board of Aldermen. The number of the amending ordinances shall be entered within the amended area, or in some fashion that will clearly relate the number to the amended area. All amendments shall be effective upon the passage of the amending ordinance.
B. 
The Official Zoning Map shall be maintained in the Office of the Zoning Administrator or designated representative and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of any tract within the City.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.050; Ord. No. KK354 § VI-E, 3-14-1988]
A. 
In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Board of Aldermen may by resolution adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the seal of the City under the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) as part of this Chapter."
B. 
Unless the original Official Zoning Map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the map or any significant parts thereof shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.060; Ord. No. KK354 § VI-F, 3-14-1988]
A. 
When uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
1. 
District boundary lines are either the center lines or right-of-way lines of railroads, highways, streets and alleys, or property lines of tracts and lots, or such lines extended, unless otherwise indicated.
2. 
In areas where the zoned district is indicated as a strip adjacent to and paralleling a street, highway, or railroad, the depth of such strips shall be in accordance with the dimensions shown on the map measured at right angles to the center line of said street, highway, or railroad, unless otherwise indicated.
3. 
When an area is annexed into the City of Lawson, zoning for that area shall be established, effective concurrent with the successful completion of all required annexation procedures.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.070; Ord. No. KK354 § VI-G, 3-14-1988]
The following public utility structures and uses are permitted in all districts; poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves, regulators, or any other similar appurtenance. The installation of the utilities shall conform with applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations. Major installations such as power, substations, radio towers, storage yards, and maintenance centers, shall conform to zoning district regulations or require a conditional use permit.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.080; Ord. No. KK354 § VII, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 § 2, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK506 § 1, 7-19-1993]
A. 
Intent. It is the intent of this district to preserve and protect agricultural resources. The district is not intended to serve the homeowner who lives on a small suburban lot, but is designed to accommodate agricultural operations on substantial acreage. Uses that might have nuisance characteristics, if intermingled in developed residential areas, are permitted on the premises that they are no more offensive than normal agricultural uses.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted land uses in areas zoned "A":
1. 
Farming of all types commonly practiced in the area.
2. 
Fish hatcheries and farming.
3. 
Apiary farms and processing.
4. 
Aviaries.
5. 
Fur farming.
6. 
Mushroom barns and caves.
7. 
Nurseries and greenhouses.
8. 
Truck gardens.
9. 
Kennels.
10. 
Riding stables.
11. 
Forestry.
12. 
Single-family dwellings.
13. 
Cemeteries.
14. 
Schools.
15. 
Churches.
16. 
Public recreation centers.
17. 
Public parks.
18. 
Golf courses.
19. 
Other permitted, conditionally permitted and specially permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted in accordance to requirements and restrictions for home occupations in Article IX, Division 3, of this Chapter.
D. 
Lot Requirements. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered shall be on a lot with the minimum requirements listed below:
1. 
Width: three hundred (300) feet.
2. 
Area: five (5) acres.
3. 
Depth: four hundred (400) feet.
4. 
Front yard: forty (40) feet.
5. 
Rear yard: one hundred (100) feet.
6. 
Side yard: forty (40) feet.
E. 
Building Heights. The heights of buildings or structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
F. 
Minimum Dwelling Size. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "A," "R-1," "R-3" and "R-6" shall have an area, excluding basements, open and screened porches and garages, of not less that one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet for each dwelling unit and one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet for one and one-half (1 1/2) or two (2) story, single-family dwellings.
G. 
Subdivisions Prohibited. The subdivision of land for the purpose of converting undeveloped land to residential areas is not permitted in District "A." Such development areas shall be rezoned to one of the more restrictive zones.
H. 
Parking Requirements. Not less than six (6) off-street parking spaces shall be provided per lot.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.100; Ord. No. KK354 § IX, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 § 2, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK506 § 1, 7-19-1993]
A. 
Intent. The purpose for this district is to provide areas of low density single-family development with large size lots.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted land uses in areas zoned "R-1."
1. 
Gardens for home use.
2. 
Orchards for home use.
3. 
Single-family dwelling.
4. 
Single-family modular home.
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019[1]]
a. 
"Modular" shall mean a system of building construction where individual sections of a building are manufactured off site and then transported to the final building site. Finish work is completed on site and the sections are connected to the permanent foundation (basement slab) and utilities.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection (B)(4) through (10) as Subsection (B)(5) through (11).
5. 
Churches.
6. 
Cemeteries.
7. 
Golf courses.
8. 
Public parks.
9. 
Public play fields.
10. 
Schools.
11. 
Other permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted in accordance to requirements and restrictions for home occupations in Article IX, Division 3, of this Chapter.
D. 
Lot Requirements. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered shall be on a lot with the minimum requirements listed below.
1. 
Width: one hundred (100) feet.
2. 
Area: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
3. 
Depth: one hundred fifty (150) feet.
4. 
Front yard: thirty (30) feet.
5. 
Rear yard: fifty (50) feet.
6. 
Side yard: ten (10) feet.
E. 
Building Heights. The height of buildings or structures shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
F. 
Minimum Dwelling Size. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "A," "R-1," "R-3" and "R-6," except for single-family modular homes, shall have an area, excluding basements, open and screened porches and garages, of not less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet for each dwelling unit and one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet for one and one-half (1 1/2) or two (2) story, single-family dwellings.
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019]
G. 
Single-Family Modular Home. Every single-family modular home hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "R-1," "R-3" or "R-6" shall meet the following specifications:
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019[2]]
1. 
A minimum livable space of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet;
2. 
Two-by-four-inch minimum exterior walls;
3. 
Two-by-four-inch minimum interior walls;
4. 
Must meet applicable building codes of the City, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, insulation and fire; and
5. 
Must be purchased as real property, not personal property.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection (G), Parking Requirements, as Subsection (H).
H. 
Parking Requirements. Not less than three (3) off-street parking spaces shall be provided per lot.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.120; Ord. No. KK354 § XI, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 § 2, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK506 § 1, 7-19-1993]
A. 
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide areas of moderate density single-family development. The zoning provides for minimum size lots that will accommodate small homes.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted land uses for areas zoned "R-3":
1. 
Gardens for home use.
2. 
Orchards for home use.
3. 
Single-family dwelling.
4. 
Single-family modular home.
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019[1]]
a. 
"Modular" shall mean a system of building construction where individual sections of a building are manufactured off site and then transported to the final building site. Finish work is completed on site and the sections are connected to the permanent foundation (basement slab) and utilities.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection (B)(4) through (10) as Subsection (B)(5) through (11).
5. 
Churches.
6. 
Cemeteries.
7. 
Golf courses.
8. 
Public parks.
9. 
Public play fields.
10. 
Schools.
11. 
Other permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted in accordance to requirements and restrictions for home occupations in Article IX, Division 3, of this Chapter.
D. 
Lot Requirements. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered shall be on a lot with the minimum requirements listed below:
1. 
Width: sixty-five (65) feet.
2. 
Area: six thousand five hundred (6,500) square feet.
3. 
Depth: ninety (90) feet.
4. 
Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
5. 
Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
6. 
Side yards: six (6) feet.
E. 
Building Heights. The heights of buildings or structures shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) feet.
F. 
Minimum Dwelling Size. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "A," "R-1," "R-3" and "R-6," except for single-family modular homes, shall have an area, excluding basements, open and screened porches and garages, of not less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet for each dwelling unit and one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet for one and one-half (1 1/2) or two (2) story, single-family dwellings.
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019]
G. 
Single-Family Modular Home. Every single-family modular home hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "R-1," "R-3" or "R-6" shall meet the following specifications:
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019[2]]
1. 
A minimum livable space of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet;
2. 
Two-by-four-inch minimum exterior walls;
3. 
Two-by-four-inch minimum interior walls;
4. 
Must meet applicable building codes of the City, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, insulation and fire; and
5. 
Must be purchased as real property, not personal property.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection (G), Parking Requirements, as Subsection (H).
H. 
Parking Requirements. Not less than three (3) off-street parking spaces shall be provided per lot.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.150; Ord. No. KK354 § XIV, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 §§ 2, 4, 5, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK484 § 15, 12-14-1992; Ord. No. KK506 § 1, 7-19-1993]
A. 
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide areas of high density residential development for apartment dwelling. It provides for townhouse apartments and other types of multifamily dwelling units, including units designed for individual ownership under condominium statutes or other ownership procedures.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted land uses in areas zoned "R-6."
1. 
Single-family dwellings.
2. 
Single-family modular home.
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019[1]]
a. 
"Modular" shall mean a system of building construction where individual sections of a building are manufactured off site and then transported to the final building site. Finish work is completed on site and the sections are connected to the permanent foundation (basement slab) and utilities.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection (B)(2) through (12) as Subsection (B)(3) through (13).
3. 
Two-family attached dwellings.
4. 
Townhouses, row houses, garden apartments and low-rise apartments.
5. 
All types of two-family and multifamily dwelling units designed for individual ownership under condominium statutes or other ownership procedures.
6. 
Club house.
7. 
Swimming pool.
8. 
Cemeteries.
9. 
Golf courses.
10. 
Public parks.
11. 
Public play fields.
12. 
Schools.
13. 
Other permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included at as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted in an "R-6" district in accordance to the requirements and restrictions for home occupations in Article IX, Division 3, of this Chapter. Home occupations in an "R-6" district shall be limited to those occupations not requiring vehicles, other than a passenger car, or other equipment and machinery not normally stored in a dwelling.
D. 
Lot Requirements. Every dwelling structure hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered shall be on a lot that provides the following minimum requirements.
1. 
Apartments.
a. 
Width: Not applicable.
b. 
Area: three thousand (3,000) square feet per unit.
c. 
Depth: Not applicable.
d. 
Front yard: thirty (30) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: thirty (30) feet.
f. 
Side yard: ten (10) feet.
g. 
Lot coverage: fifty percent (50%).
2. 
Two-family dwelling.
a. 
Width: thirty-five (35) feet per unit.
b. 
Area: three thousand two hundred (3,200) square feet per unit.
c. 
Depth: ninety (90) feet.
d. 
Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: thirty (30) feet.
f. 
Side yard: six (6) feet.
3. 
Single-family dwelling.
a. 
Width: sixty-five (65) feet.
b. 
Area: six thousand (6,000) square feet.
c. 
Depth: ninety (90) feet.
d. 
Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: thirty (30) feet.
f. 
Side yard: six (6) feet.
E. 
Building Heights. The heights of buildings or structures shall not exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
F. 
Minimum Dwelling Size. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "A," "R-1," "R-3" and "R-6" shall have an area, excluding basements, open and screened porches and garages, of not less than one thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet for each dwelling unit and one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet for one and one-half (1 1/2) or two (2) story, single-family dwellings.
G. 
Single-Family Modular Home. Every single-family modular home hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a District "R-1," "R-3" or "R-6" shall meet the following specifications:
[Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019[2]]
1. 
A minimum livable space of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet;
2. 
Two-by-four-inch minimum exterior walls;
3. 
Two-by-four-inch minimum interior walls;
4. 
Must meet applicable building codes of the City, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, insulation and fire; and
5. 
Must be purchased as real property, not personal property.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection (G), Parking Requirements, Subsection (H), Limitations Of Two-Family Dwellings, and Subsection (I), Limitations Of Single-Family Dwellings, as Subsections (H, (I), and (J), respectively.
H. 
Parking Requirements. Not less than three (3) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
I. 
Limitations Of Two-Family Dwellings. The number of dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total dwelling units.
J. 
Limitations Of Single-Family Dwellings. The number of single-family dwelling units shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total dwelling units.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.160; Ord. No. KK354 § XV, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 §§ 2, 6, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK655 §§ 1 — 2, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019]
A. 
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide areas for mobile/manufactured home dwelling with individual ownership lots. All "MSP" Districts shall be developed as a residential district, including streets and all utilities. All general requirements for a conventional residential subdivision shall apply to an "MSP" District. The platting of a mobile/manufactured home subdivision shall follow the same procedures as that for a conventional subdivision.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted land uses in areas zoned "MSP":
1. 
Gardens for home use.
2. 
Orchards for home use.
3. 
Single-family conventional home.
4. 
Single-family mobile/manufactured home.
5. 
Churches.
6. 
Cemeteries.
7. 
Golf courses.
8. 
Club houses.
9. 
Public parks.
10. 
Public play fields.
11. 
Schools.
12. 
Other permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted in accordance to requirements and restrictions for home occupations in Article IX, Division 3, of this Chapter.
D. 
Lot Requirements. Every mobile/manufactured home dwelling unit in an "MSP" District shall be placed on a lot that provides the minimum requirements set forth herein. Various size lots may be platted at the developer's option. The size and spacing of a mobile/manufactured home on a lot shall be governed by the size and shape of the lot.
1. 
Mobile/Manufactured Home Placed With Its Length Perpendicular To The Lot Frontage.
a. 
Width. As required to accommodate the mobile/manufactured home plus the required side yards. Minimum, fifty (50) feet.
b. 
Area. As required to accommodate the mobile/manufactured home plus the yard requirements. Minimum, five thousand (5,000) square feet.
c. 
Depth. As required to accommodate the mobile/manufactured home plus the front and rear yards. Minimum, one hundred (100) feet.
d. 
Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
f. 
Side yard: ten (10) feet on the back side and twenty-five (25) feet on the front side.
2. 
Mobile/Manufactured Home Placed With Its Length Parallel To The Lot Frontage.
a. 
Width. As required to accommodate the mobile/manufactured home plus the required side yards. Minimum, ninety (90) feet.
b. 
Area. As required to accommodate the mobile/manufactured home plus the required yards. Minimum, eight thousand one hundred (8,100) square feet.
c. 
Depth. As required to accommodate the mobile/manufactured home plus the front and rear yards. Minimum, ninety (90) feet.
d. 
Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: fifty (50) feet.
f. 
Side yard: one side, fifteen (15) feet and the other side twenty-five (25) feet.
E. 
Building Heights. The heights of buildings in an "MSP" zone shall not exceed two (2) stories or thirty (30) feet.
F. 
Minimum Dwelling Size. Mobile/manufactured homes in an "MSP" zone shall have a minimum floor area of eight hundred (800) square feet.
G. 
Parking Requirements. Not less than three (3) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile/manufactured home lot.
H. 
Permits Required. The placing of a mobile/manufactured home on a lot in an "MSP" District will require approval of the Zoning Administrator or designated representative and the issuance of a permit. The application for the permit will require a plot plan of the site showing all improvements proposed.
I. 
Additional Requirements. Additional requirements for the construction of a Mobile/Manufactured Home Subdivision Residential District — Planned District, the placing of mobile/manufactured homes on a lot and the permit application requirements are as set forth in the Development Regulations, City of Lawson.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.170; Ord. No. KK354 § XVI, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 §§ 2, 7, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK656 §§ 1 — 2, 5-17-1999; Ord. No. 05-01-2019, 5-8-2019]
A. 
Intent. The purpose of this district is to provide areas for mobile/manufactured home dwelling. The total development shall be under one ownership and lots for the placement of mobile/manufactured homes provided on a rental or lease basis. The upkeep and maintenance of the total park will be the responsibility of the owner. The development shall, in general, be constructed to the requirements of a residential subdivision, including streets and all utilities. Provisions for a club house, playground, laundry facilities, solid waste disposal and ample parking shall be provided. The plan for a mobile/manufactured home park shall be completed and the lots permanently marked similar to the requirements of a conventional subdivision.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in areas zoned "MPP":
1. 
Single-family mobile/manufactured homes.
2. 
Club houses.
3. 
Swimming pools.
4. 
Play fields.
5. 
Laundry facilities.
6. 
Other permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted in accordance to requirements and restrictions for home occupations in Article IX, Division 3, of this Chapter.
D. 
Lot Requirements. Every mobile/manufactured home in an "MPP" District shall be placed on a lot that provides the minimum requirements set forth herein. Various size lots may be platted at the developer's option. The size and spacing of a mobile/manufactured home on a lot shall be governed by the size and shape of the lot.
1. 
Mobile/Manufactured Home Placed With Its Length Perpendicular To The Lot Frontage.
a. 
Width. As required to accommodate a mobile/manufactured home plus the required side yards. Minimum, forty (40) feet.
b. 
Area. As required to accommodate a mobile/manufactured home plus the yard requirements. Minimum, two thousand eight hundred (2,800) square feet.
c. 
Depth. As required to accommodate a mobile/manufactured home plus the front and rear yards. Minimum, seventy (70) feet.
d. 
Front yard: twenty (20) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: twenty (20) feet.
f. 
Side yard: ten (10) feet on the back side and twenty (20) feet on the front side.
2. 
Mobile/Manufactured Home Placed With Its Length Parallel To The Lot Frontage.
a. 
Width. As required to accommodate a mobile/manufactured home plus the required side yards required. Minimum, fifty-five (55) feet.
b. 
Area. As required to accommodate a mobile/manufactured home plus the yard requirements. Minimum, three thousand three hundred (3,300) square feet.
c. 
Depth. As required to accommodate a mobile/manufactured home plus the front and rear yards. Minimum, sixty (60) feet.
d. 
Front yard: twenty (20) feet.
e. 
Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.
f. 
Side yard: one side ten (10) feet and the other side fifteen (15) feet.
E. 
Building Heights. The height of a building in an "MPP" District shall not exceed two (2) stories or thirty (30) feet.
F. 
Minimum Dwelling Size. No limitation.
G. 
Parking Regulations. Not less than two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile/manufactured home lot. Additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided within a reasonable distance to any lot.
H. 
Permits Required. The placing of a mobile/manufactured home on a lot in an "MPP" District will require the acquisition of a permit from the Zoning Administrator or designated representative. The application for a permit shall include the lot number and the names of the tenant placing the mobile/manufactured home on the lot.
I. 
Additional Requirements. Additional requirements for the construction of a Mobile/Manufactured Home Park Residential District — Planned District, the placing of a mobile/manufactured home on a lot and the permit application requirements are as set forth in the Development Regulations, City of Lawson.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.190; Ord. No. KK354 § XVIII, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK522 §§ 1 — 2, 12-20-1993; Ord. No. KK784 §§ A-H, 11-18-2002; Ord. No. 3-2-17 § 1, 3-27-2017]
A. 
Intent. The purpose and intent of this district is to provide a commercial zoning classification for the existing central business area that will accommodate the broad range of retail shops and varied business activities that presently exist in the area. Commercial guidelines include the approved codes for construction, permits and inspections. Before beginning a commercial building project, the builder should obtain a copy of the City's current version of the international building codes and adhere to all stated requirements.
B. 
Permitted Uses. All types of retail sales, and offices and services are permitted in the "C-1" District. A comprehensive list of permitted uses is included in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Prohibited Uses. Residential use in the "C-1" Central Business District is prohibited.
D. 
Use Limitations. The following is a list of limitations to uses in a "C-1" District:
1. 
All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with consumers and clients. All goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.
2. 
Outdoor storage, except the display of merchandise for sale to the public, shall not be permitted.
3. 
Business establishments offering or selling food or beverages for consumption on the premises in parked motor vehicles are not permitted.
4. 
Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that direct light is not cast upon any residential property and so that glare is not visible to traffic on public streets.
5. 
Marquees, signs and awnings may project seven (7) feet from the face of the building.
6. 
Any new construction or redevelopment of commercial properties must include a facade on the portion of the building which faces the main street. The facade must include an overhang or awning. A metal building must include partial brick, wood or other improvements which are approved by the Board of Aldermen.
E. 
Lot Requirements. Front yard setback requirements will be at least ten (10) feet from the back of the curb. Corner lots within a "C-1" District will comply to setback requirements of the nearest residential district.
F. 
Building Height Requirements. None.
G. 
Floor Area Requirements. None.
H. 
Parking Requirements. None.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.200; Ord. No. KK354 § XIX, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK424 § 1, 10-16-1990]
A. 
Intent. The purpose and intent of this district is to provide commercial locations for small areas of convenience shopping facilities in and near residential neighborhoods. Such convenience shopping facilities will generally occupy a small area, frequently at an intersection or on a major street, in an area that is otherwise wholly residential.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in a "C-2" District:
1. 
Shops and stores for the retail sale of such items as foods and beverages for human consumption; soft goods such as clothing and shoes; drugs and cosmetics; furniture and appliances; printed materials; notions; hardware and paint; kitchenware; toys and sporting goods; jewelry; gifts and novelties; flowers; tobacco products; photographic equipment; antiques; artist and hobby supplies; music supplies and medical supplies; bicycles; and similar products.
2. 
Services include the following:
Barbershop
Beauty shop
Dry cleaning
Gunsmith
Interior decorator
Laundry
Photographer
Printing shop
Restaurant
Shoe repair
Seamstress
Tailor
3. 
Other permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
4. 
Uses similar to those specifically listed, at the discretion of the Board of Aldermen, with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. 
Use Limitations. The following is a list of limitations to uses in a "C-2" District:
[Ord. No. 12-01-21, 12-27-2021]
1. 
Wholesale business shall not be conducted.
2. 
Merchandise or equipment shall not be stored or displayed outside a building.
3. 
All products shall be sold and all services rendered inside a building except that banks, savings and loan, and pharmaceutical shops may have drive-through or walk-up service.
4. 
Business establishments shall not offer goods or services directly to customers waiting in parked motor vehicles or sell beverages or food for consumption on the premises in parked vehicles except as permitted in Subsection (C)(3).
5. 
Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded so that direct light is not cast upon any property located in a residential district and so that glare is not visible to traffic on public streets.
6. 
Businesses that produce noise, smoke, radiation, vibration, heat or glare that is perceptible outside the building are not permitted.
7. 
Businesses that produce dust or gas that is toxic, caustic or obviously injurious to humans or animals are not permitted.
D. 
Lot Requirements. The following are minimum lot requirements in a "C-2" District:
1. 
Width. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
2. 
Area. No limitations except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
3. 
Depth. No limitations except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
4. 
Front yard. Twenty-five (25) feet or as required in an adjacent residential area, whichever is greater.
5. 
Rear yard. Thirty (30) feet.
6. 
Side yard. Equal to the height of the building at the outer limits of the area. Side yards for lots within the interior of the zoned area are not required.
7. 
Lot Coverage. Fifty percent (50%) maximum.
E. 
Building Heights. The building heights shall not exceed two (2) stories; except for a Planned Unit Development, the height is unlimited.
F. 
Floor Area. The floor area of a building in zone "C-2" is unlimited except as required to meet the lot and parking requirements.
G. 
Parking Requirements. A minimum of four (4) parking spaces shall be provided for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor space. Parking may be provided in the rear and side yards or in parking lanes adjacent to the street. Parking will not be permitted in the front yard. Additional parking space requirements are included in Article IV of this Chapter.
H. 
Additional Requirements. Additional requirements for the development of a "C-2" District are included in the Development Regulations, City of Lawson, Missouri.
I. 
Multifamily [meaning two (2) or more dwelling units] will be allowed with the requirements as outlined in District "C-2."
[R.O. 2013 § 405.210; Ord. No. KK354 § XX, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 § 2, 5-14-1990; Ord. No. KK424 § 2, 10-16-1990; Ord. No. KK484 § 7, 12-14-1992]
A. 
Intent. The purpose and intent of this district is to provide commercial locations for uses which serve as a convenience to the traveler, require large areas of land, or require a location on a highway or arterial street in order to have an efficient operation.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in a "C-3" District:
1. 
Most uses permitted in a "C-2" District.
2. 
Most uses permitted in a "C-1" District.
3. 
The following is a general list of retail sales:
[Ord. No. 10-1-17, 10-23-2017]
Agricultural fertilizer
Antique
Automobile and other vehicles
Automobile, vehicle parts
Bait shop
Bottle gas
Building materials
Construction equipment
Electronic shop
Farm machinery
Farm supplies and feeds
Florist
Greenhouses
Gunsmith and guns – retail
Ice
Liquor
Lumber yard
Mobile home and accessories
Recreational vehicles
Restaurants, conventional
Restaurants, drive-in
Service stations
Sporting goods
Taverns
Video shops
4. 
The following is a general list of services:
Ambulance
Animal hospital
Automobile, truck rental
Automobile, vehicle repairs
Banking
Boat rental
Bowling alley
Dry cleaning
Equipment rentals
Landscape supplies
Laundries
Mortuaries
Motels
Parks
Play fields
Private clubs
Recreation centers
Self-store warehouses
Tennis clubs
Theaters
5. 
Other permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Use Limitations. The following are use limitations for a "C-3" District:
1. 
Gasoline and other types of fuel pumps, air supply, water and other fixtures common to service stations will not be allowed in the front yard and any closer than forty (40) feet from the center of a two-lane road, street or highway.
2. 
Buildings and structures shall not be used for residential purposes except by the owner or operator of the business located on the premises and except for motels and hotels.
3. 
Outdoor storage will not be permitted except for the display of merchandise for sale to the public.
4. 
All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with consumers.
5. 
Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded where necessary to avoid casting direct light on any property located in a residential district and so as not to cause glare that can be seen from the road, street or highway.
6. 
Automobiles, trucks, boats, and trailers for sale may be stored or displayed outside a building within the front yard. Other merchandise which may appropriately be displayed or stored outside a building, shall be kept off the public sidewalks and streets, and shall not reduce the capacity of a parking lot below that required by this Chapter.
7. 
Drive-through or drive-in service may be provided at any establishment provided it is so designed to not cause traffic congestion.
8. 
All work and assembly of products will be completed entirely within the building, unless otherwise approved.
9. 
Businesses will not be permitted that produce noise, smoke, radiation, vibration, heat or glare that is perceptible outside a building.
10. 
Businesses will not be permitted that produce dust or gas that is toxic, caustic, or obviously injurious to humans, animals or property.
D. 
Lot Requirements. The following are minimum lot requirements in a "C-3" District:
1. 
Width. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
2. 
Area. No limitations except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
3. 
Depth. No limitations except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
4. 
Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet or as required in an adjacent residential area, whichever is greater.
5. 
Rear yard: thirty (30) feet.
6. 
Side Yard. Equal to the height of the building at the outer limits of the area. Side yards for lots within the interior of the zoned area are not required.
7. 
Lot Coverage: fifty percent (50%) maximum.
E. 
Building Heights. The building heights shall not exceed two (2) stories; except for a Planned Unit Development, the height is unlimited.
F. 
Floor Area. The floor area of a building in zone "C-3" is unlimited except as required to meet the lot and parking requirements.
G. 
Parking Requirements. A minimum of four (4) parking spaces shall be provided for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor space. Parking may be provided in the rear and side yards or in parking lanes adjacent to the street. Parking will not be permitted in the front yard provided the area is sufficient to permit an acceptable flow of traffic and does not infringe on the right-of-way. Additional parking space requirements are included in Article IV of this Chapter.
H. 
Additional Requirements. Additional requirements for the development of a "C-3" District are included in the Development Regulations, City of Lawson, Missouri.
I. 
Multifamily [meaning two (2) or more dwelling units] will be allowed with the requirements as outlined in District "C-3."
[R.O. 2013 § 405.230; Ord. No. KK354 § XXII, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 § 2, 5-14-1990]
A. 
Intent. The purpose and intent of this district is to provide locations for those manufacturing industries and related industrial activities in which the finished product is generally produced from semifinished materials and requires little or no outside material storage. The effect of the production process upon surrounding areas is normally that of traffic generated by the receipt and delivery of materials and goods and traffic generated by employees. Commercial uses permitted in this district are generally those which serve the industrial establishment and their employees.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following is a general list of permitted uses in an "I-1" District:
1. 
Manufacturing.
Advertising displays
Amusement and sporting goods
Apparels and accessories
Bags
Bakeries
Bottling
Boxes and paper containers
Candy and confectioneries
Curtains and draperies
Envelopes
Furniture
Ice
Machine shops
Millwork
Newspaper publishing
Plastic products
Shoes
Wood containers
2. 
Wholesale.
Agricultural chemicals
Alcoholic beverages
Apparel and accessories
Appliances
Building materials
Dairy products
Drugs and sundries
Electrical equipment
Electronic equipment
Farm machinery
Fruits and vegetables
Furniture
Groceries
Hardware
Hides, skins and furs
Lumber yards
Magazines, books and newspapers
Notions and dry goods
Paper and paper products
Plumbing, air conditioning, heating
Shoes
Tires and accessories
3. 
Retail Sales.
Agricultural chemicals
Automobile parts
Automobile/ vehicle
Bottle gas
Building materials
Construction equipment
Farm machinery
Farm supplies
Feed, grain and hay
Fertilizer
Fuel oil
Greenhouses
Ice
Lumber yard
Plumbing, heating and air conditioning
Service stations
4. 
Services.
Animal hospital
Appliance repair
Armature winding
Automatic repair
Automatic rentals
Automatic wash
Boat rentals
Carpet cleaning
Construction contracting
Dry cleaning and laundering
Equipment rental
Exterminating/disinfecting
Farm products warehousing
Food lockers
Furniture repair
Harvesting
Heating, air conditioning and plumbing
Industrial laundering
Janitorial service
Kennels
Lawn service
Motor freight terminals
Outdoor advertising
Storage and warehousing
Veterinarian
Welding and blacksmithing
5. 
Other permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Use Limitations. The following is a general list of use limitations in an "I-1" District:
1. 
All operations and activities shall be conducted within a building or buildings.
2. 
Retail sales and services will not be permitted except when incidental or accessory to a permitted use.
3. 
Storage of materials, products or equipment shall be within a fully enclosed building or in an open yard so screened that the materials, products or equipment are not visible at eye level within one hundred (100) feet of the property line.
4. 
Uses are not permitted that produce or emit:
a. 
Smoke or particulate matter of a Number 1 or darker on the Ringlemann Chart.
b. 
Dust, fly ash, radiation, gases, heat, glare or other effects which are obviously injurious to humans, animals and property;
c. 
Vibrations or concussions perceptible without instruments at the property line;
d. 
The noise level shall not exceed 75 dB(A) at any point along the property line;
e. 
Industrial processes and wastes shall be of such a quantity and nature as to not overburden the public sewage disposal facilities or to cause odor and unsanitary effects beyond the property line.
5. 
Buildings will not be used for residential purposes except that of a watchman residing on the premises.
6. 
The City may, at their option, require screening along any selected line. Said screen, if required, shall be a solid or semisolid fence or wall at least six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet high, and having a density of not less than eighty percent (80%). Said fence or wall shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or owners of the property in the "I-1" District. An existing landscape screen that meets the above density requirement will be acceptable in lieu of the fence or wall requirement.
D. 
Lot Requirements. The following are minimum lot requirements in a "I-1" District:
1. 
Width. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
2. 
Area. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
3. 
Depth. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
4. 
Front yard: thirty-five (35) feet or as required in an adjacent residential area, whichever is greater.
5. 
Rear yard: fifty (50) feet.
6. 
Side Yard. Equal to the height of the building at the outer limits of the area. Side yards for lots within the interior of the zoned area are not required.
7. 
Lot Coverage: fifty percent (50%) maximum.
E. 
Building Heights. The building heights shall not exceed two (2) stories; except for a Planned Unit Development, the height is unlimited.
F. 
Floor Area. The floor area of a building in zone "I-1" is unlimited except as required to meet the lot and parking requirements.
G. 
Parking Requirements. Each industrial establishment shall provide sufficient off-street parking space for all employees, customers, visitors and others who may spend time at the establishment during working hours. Not less than one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of total floor area shall be provided except that in storage structures the floor area designed and used exclusively for storage need not be included in this calculation. The required parking spaces shall be on the premises or on other property within two hundred (200) feet of any employee entrance to the building being served. Offices and restaurants shall provide parking spaces equal to four (4) for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor space or as required elsewhere in this Chapter.
H. 
Loading Berths. Each establishment shall provide an adequate number of loading and unloading berths within a building or on the premises arranged in such a way that all storage, standing and maneuvering of trucks, and other service vehicles shall be off the public right-of-way.
I. 
Additional Requirements. Additional requirements for the development of an "I-1" District are included in the Development Regulations, City of Lawson, Missouri.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.240; Ord. No. KK354 § XXIII, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK418 §§ 2, 8, 5-14-1990]
A. 
Intent. The purpose and intent of this district is to provide locations for basic or primary industries and related industrial activities. Many of these industries characteristically store bulk quantities of raw or scrap materials for processing to semifinished products. Commercial uses permitted in this district are generally those which serve the industrial establishments and their employees.
B. 
Permitted Uses. The following is a general list of permitted uses in an "I-2" District:
1. 
All uses permitted in an "I-1" District.
2. 
The manufacture of most items not listed for District "I-1."
3. 
Wholesale of items manufactured.
4. 
Retail sale related to the permitted uses.
5. 
Permitted and conditionally permitted uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
6. 
Special uses listed in Appendix A, which is included as an attachment to this Chapter.
C. 
Use Limitations. The following is a general list of use limitations in an "I-2" District:
1. 
Retail sales and services are not permitted, except when they are incidental or accessory to a permitted use.
2. 
Operations may be conducted within a building or in an open yard, except that no operations shall be conducted within ten (10) feet of a property line.
3. 
All storage of materials, products or equipment shall be within a fully enclosed building or in a partially enclosed building or in an open yard having a solid screen fence not less than six (6) feet or more than eight (8) feet high giving total or partial screening from neighboring property and adjacent streets. In the case of salvage or junk operations all storage and processing areas shall be screened by a solid screen fence not less than ten (10) feet high and not exceeding fifteen (15) feet in height.
4. 
No use shall be permitted or so operated as to produce or emit:
a. 
Smoke or particulate matter of a Number 1 or darker on the Ringlemann Chart;
b. 
Dust, fly ash, radiation, gases, heat, glare or other effects which are obviously injurious and damaging to humans or property beyond the property line;
c. 
Vibration or concussion perceptible without instruments at the property line;
d. 
Noise that exceeds 80 dB(A) at any point along the property line.
e. 
Industrial wastes of a quantity or nature that they may overburden the public sewerage disposal facilities or cause odors or unsanitary effects beyond the property line.
5. 
Building shall not be used for residential purposes except that of a watchman residing on the premises.
6. 
The City may, at their option, require screening along a selected line. Said screen, if required, shall be solid or semisolid fence or wall at least six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet high and having a density of not less than eighty percent (80%). Said fence or wall shall be maintained in good condition by the owner or owners of the property. An existing landscape screen that meets the above density requirement will be acceptable in lieu of the fence or wall requirement.
D. 
Lot Requirements. The following are minimum lot requirements in a "I-2" District:
1. 
Width. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
2. 
Area. No limitations except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
3. 
Depth. No limitation except as required to meet other requirements of this Section.
4. 
Front yard: Thirty-five (35) feet or as required in an adjacent residential area, whichever is greater.
5. 
Rear yard: Fifty (50) feet.
6. 
Side Yard. Equal to the height of the building at the outer limits of the area. Side yards for lots within the interior of the zoned area are not required.
7. 
Lot Coverage. Fifty percent (50%) maximum.
E. 
Building Heights. The building heights shall not exceed two (2) stories; except for a Planned Unit Development, the height is unlimited.
F. 
Floor Area. The floor area of a building in zone "I-2" is unlimited except as required to meet the lot and parking requirements.
G. 
Parking Requirements. Each industrial establishment shall provide sufficient off-street parking space for all employees, customers, visitors and others who may spend time at the establishment during working hours. No less than one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of total floor area shall be provided except that in storage structures the floor area designed and used exclusively for storage need not be included in this calculation. The required parking spaces shall be on the premises or on other property within two hundred (200) feet of any employee entrance to the building being served.
Offices and restaurants in the "I-2" zone shall provide parking spaces equal to four (4) for every one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor space or as required elsewhere in this Chapter.
H. 
Loading Berth. Each establishment shall provide adequate loading and unloading berths within a building or on the premises arranged in such a way that all storage, standing and maneuvering of trucks and other service vehicles shall be off the public right-of-way.
I. 
Additional Requirements. Additional requirements for the development of an "I-1" District are included in the Development Regulations, City of Lawson, Missouri.
[R.O. 2013 § 405.250; Ord. No. KK354 § XXIV, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. KK484 § 9, 12-14-1992; Ord. No. KK654 §§ 1 — 3, 5-17-1999]
A. 
Intent. Any of the zoning districts mentioned above may be designated as a "Planned District" by adding thereto the designation "P," such as "CP3." When such a designation is affixed to a district by the Board of Aldermen, the owner or developer of such land shall submit a site development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission which must be approved by the Board of Aldermen before the land may be developed. The general procedures of the Zoning Code shall be followed in a Planned District. A Planned District shall provide for and encourage latitude and flexibility in yards and open spaces, all subsequent to approval of the plan by the Board of Aldermen. The purpose is to allow development of tracts of land to their fullest extent and at the same time observe the general intent and spirit of these regulations.
B. 
General Provisions. The proponents of a planned development shall prepare and submit to the Planning Commission for the purpose of rezoning a tract a development plan with at least the following elements:
1. 
The boundaries of the area to be rezoned and the development of property adjacent to the area and within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet thereof.
2. 
The existing topography with contour intervals not greater than five (5) feet unless waived by the Board.
3. 
Proposed location, number and arrangement of buildings, structures, parking areas, existing and proposed streets, drives, open spaces, play areas and other reasonable information required by the Commission. The plan shall be accompanied by a plat giving a full legal description of the boundaries of the property.
4. 
The specific use or business to be conducted on said site.
C. 
Requirements And Standards.
1. 
The amount of open space, buffer zone, yard, parking, play area, density and height requirements shall be determined by the Board of Aldermen upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission after review of the proposed plan. The Board and Planning and Zoning Commission shall use the requirements and standards found in the corresponding zoning district as a guide in making their determination but may permit variances from these requirements and standards in the interest of efficient land development and utilization. In reviewing such development plan, the maximum heights of buildings and structures within such Planned District shall be as set out in the corresponding zoning districts. It shall be permissible that side yards may be reduced to zero (0) in appropriate circumstances.
2. 
In the event of any proposed substantial change in the development plan in any Planned District the modified site development plan must again be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Board of Aldermen before such modification can be made.