[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.190), 5-6-2013]
Unless otherwise stated, the regulations hereafter established
shall apply within all districts established by this Chapter. These
general regulations supplement and qualify the district regulations
appearing elsewhere in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.200), 5-6-2013]
A. Public And Semi-Public Buildings. In any district, public
or semi-public buildings, such as hospitals, churches, sanitariums
or schools, either public or private, there permitted, may be erected
to a height not exceeding forty (40) feet, provided that such buildings
shall have yards which shall be increased one (1) foot on all sides
for each additional foot that such buildings exceed the specified
height limit as established by the regulations of the district in
which such buildings are situated.
B. Structural Projections. Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator
headhouses, fire towers, grain elevators, monuments, stacks, stage
towers, or scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers,
and spires, church steeples, radio and television towers or necessary
mechanical appurtenances, usually required to be placed above the
roof level and not intended for human occupancy, are not subject to
the height limitations contained in the district regulations, except
that such structural projections shall not exceed the height regulations
of the district in which the structure is situated by more than fifteen
percent (15%), except as indicated below.
1. Structural projections exceeding the above height limitations shall be considered as conditional uses and shall be processed in accordance with Article
X, Special Procedures and Regulations of this Chapter, except in no event shall a radio aerial or television antenna support extend more than twenty-five (25) feet above the ridge of a roof in any residential district.
C. Height Of Dwellings. Residential structures in the dwelling
districts may be increased in height by not more than ten (10) feet
when the side and rear yards are increased over the yard requirements
of the district in which they are located by not less than ten (10)
feet, but they shall not exceed three (3) stories in height.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.210), 5-6-2013]
A. Commercial/Industrial Front Yards. In "C-1", "C-2" and "I-1"
District, where buildings located in the same block on the same side
of a street have provided front yards of greater depth than herein
required, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require a similar
setback for buildings or structures constructed thereafter.
B. Determination Of Setbacks. In measuring a yard, the minimum
horizontal distance between the proposed right-of-way line and the
main building shall be used. The required setback line shall be measured
from the proposed right-of-way line or shall be determined by the
Community Development Director.
C. Structural Projections. Every part of a required yard or
court shall be open from its lowest point to the sky unobstructed,
except for the ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices,
chimneys, buttresses, ornamental features, and eaves, provided however,
that none of the above projections shall extend into a minimum yard
more than thirty (30) inches; and provided further, that canopies
or open porches may project a maximum of ten (10) feet into the required
front or rear yard, and existing open porches extending into the required
yard shall not be enclosed. Mechanical units are specifically excluded
from this exception, whether attached or detached.
D. Fire Escapes/Balconies. An open fire escape may project
into a required side yard not more than half the width of such yard,
but not more than five (5) feet from the building. Fire escapes, solid
floored balconies, and enclosed outside stairways may project not
more than four (4) feet into a required rear yard.
E. Accessory Buildings And Structures. (See Section
405.240, Accessory Buildings and Structures.)
F. Sight Triangle. On a corner lot in any district, development
shall conform to the requirements of the sight triangle in which nothing
shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner
as to materially impede vision between a height of two (2) feet and
eight (8) feet above the grades at the back of the curb of the intersecting
streets, within the triangular area formed by the right-of-way lines
and a line connecting them at points thirty (30) feet from their point
of intersection or at equivalent points on private streets, except
that the site triangle shall be increased for certain uses when deemed
necessary for traffic safety by the Community Development Director.
G. Fences. Not more than six (6) feet in height in side and
rear yards permitted, and no fence shall be permitted to extend beyond
the front building line, except a decorative fence three (3) feet
or less and must be at least sixty percent (60%) open.
H. Commercial/Industrial Rear Yards. No rear yard shall be
required in Districts "C-1", "C-2" and "I-1" or any lot used for business
or industrial purposes, the rear line of which adjoins a railway right-of-way
or which has a rear railway right-of-way or which has a rear railway
track connection.
I. Through Lots. A through lot having one (1) end abutting
a limited access highway, with no access permitted to that lot from
said highway, shall be deemed to front upon the street which gives
access to that lot.
J. Roof Overhangs. Roof overhangs may project not to exceed
eighteen (18) inches, except that roof overhangs on the south side
of a building may project forty-eight (48) inches into a side or rear
yard, but no closer than forty-eight (48) inches to a property line.
K. Canopy Overhangs. Canopy overhangs for service stations
may project a maximum of eighteen (18) inches into required front
yards.
L. Porches. 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 that the projection
into the front yard shall not exceed ten (10) feet.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.220), 5-6-2013]
In computing the amount of lot coverage, the amount of coverage
shall include the total area of all principal and accessory buildings
as measured along the outside wall at ground level or above as viewed
from above and includes all projections other than open porches, fire
escapes, canopies or the first three (3) feet of a roof overhang.
Roads, driveways, parking lots and swimming pools shall not be included
in maximum lot coverage requirements.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.230), 5-6-2013]
A. Access To Business And Industrial Districts. No land which
is located in a residential district shall be used for a major access
route to any land which is located in any business or industrial district,
provided however, that this Section shall not prohibit pedestrian
walks and driveway connections between residential districts and neighborhood
shops when incorporated as a part of a planned district development.
B. Street Access. All lots shall abut a street other than an
alley for a width of at least thirty-five (35) feet.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.240), 5-6-2013]
A. No
accessory building or structure shall be used prior to the principal
building or use, except as a construction facility for the principal
building. An accessory building or structure attached to the principal
building of a lot shall be made a structural part thereof and shall
comply with the provisions of this Chapter. Accessory buildings or
structures, except garages, must be located in the rear yard of a
lot and must conform to all provisions of this Chapter. On a corner
lot, all accessory buildings or structures (except garages) and recreational
vehicle pads must be located in the rear yard of a lot on the interior
side.
1. Attached accessory buildings. Any accessory building
which is structurally attached to the principal building of a lot
shall be considered part of the principal building and shall comply
with all provisions of this Chapter pertaining thereto.
2. Detached accessory buildings and structures.
a. Height. In any district, a detached accessory building
or structure shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and shall
not be higher than the main building.
b. Yard and area requirements. No detached accessory
building or structure, except garages, shall be erected in any required
front or side yard. Detached accessory buildings may be located in
the rear yard but shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%)
of the rear yard area. No detached building or structure may be erected
closer than five (5) feet to the rear lot line nor closer to the side
lot line than the required minimum side yard setback of the district.
In no case shall any accessory structure be located in a required
transition strip. No detached accessory structure shall exceed sixty
percent (60%) of the first (1st) floor space of the principal building.
c. Erection and use. No accessory building shall be
constructed upon a lot until the construction of the main building
has been commenced. No accessory building shall be used for dwelling
purposes, but such accessory building may be temporarily used for
storage purposes. The exterior architectural elevations of the new
accessory structure must match the exterior architectural elevations
of the principal structure provided that any such structure shall
have concrete footings, concrete foundations and concrete flooring.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.250), 5-6-2013]
A. Restrictions And Limitations. Home occupations shall be
permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in any district
subject to the requirements of this Section.
1. Home occupations shall be operated entirely from an enclosed structure
and shall not occupy more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total
floor area of the main residential building, with the use of the dwelling
for a home occupation being clearly incidental and subordinate to
its use for residential purposes by its occupants.
2. No alteration of the exterior of the principal residential building
shall be made which changes the character thereof as a residence,
or other visible evidence of conduct of the home occupation.
3. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment used in the home occupation
shall be permitted.
4. No person shall be engaged in such home occupation other than a person
occupying such dwelling unit as his/her residence.
5. No equipment shall be utilized that creates a nuisance due to odor,
vibration, noise, electrical interference or fluctuation in line voltage
beyond the property line of the lot upon which the home occupation
is conducted.
6. No generation of parking beyond that required for normal occupation
of the residence.
7. A home occupation permit shall be issued only to the individual occupying
a dwelling as his/her residence. As such, home occupation permits
shall not be transferable and shall terminate upon sale or transfer
of the property to a new owner.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(405.260), 5-6-2013]
A. Temporary Use Permit. The Community Development Director
is authorized to issue a permit for a temporary use within any zoning
district upon approval by the Board of Aldermen provided it meets
the requirements of this Section. The permit shall be issued for a
specified period of time and shall contain health, safety and traffic
regulations and the Board of Aldermen may require such assurances
or guarantees of compliance with conditions as is reasonable and appropriate
under the circumstances.
B. Temporary Uses Permitted.
1. Christmas tree sales. Christmas tree sales in any
business or industrial district for a period not to exceed sixty (60)
days. Display of Christmas trees need not comply with the applicable
yard setback requirements provided that no display will encroach within
the required yard setback for any district by more than fifty percent
(50%) and no display or equipment shall be located within the thirty
(30) foot sight triangle of a street intersection as defined in this
Chapter.
2. Contractors' offices. Temporary buildings or trailers
may be used as construction offices, field offices or for storage
of materials to be used in connection with the development of said
tract, provided that said temporary structures are removed from said
tract within thirty (30) days after completion of the project development.
Temporary buildings or trailers must also be removed from said tract
within thirty (30) days after voluntary suspension of work on the
project or development after revocation of building permits, or on
order by the Community Development Director upon a finding by him/her
that said temporary structure is deemed hazardous to the public health
and welfare. A bond in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
for their removal shall be posted with the City of Valley Park.
3. Real estate offices. Temporary real estate offices
or sales offices may be established in a display dwelling unit or
temporary building. Said offices must be closed and the operation
discontinued and all temporary structures and facilities must be removed
from the tract:
a. Within thirty (30) days after all lots or dwelling units have been
sold, rented, or leased; or
b. After the passage of thirty (30) days from the date of the last transaction
after ninety percent (90%) of the development has been sold, rented,
or leased. A bond in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
guaranteeing removal of any such temporary structure or facility shall
be posted with the City of Valley Park prior to commencement of use.
4. Seasonal sales. Seasonal sale of farm produce grown
on the premises in an "R-1" District. Structures incidental to such
sale need not comply with the applicable front yard requirements,
provided that no such structure shall be located within the thirty
(30) foot sight triangle of a street intersection as defined in this
Chapter. All such structures shall be removed or moved back of the
street setback line at the end of the season during which they are
used.
5. Carnivals and circuses. A carnival or circus in conjunction with and sponsored by a church or non-profit organization for a period that does not exceed four (4) consecutive days. Such use need not comply with the applicable yard setback requirements, provided that no structures or equipment shall encroach within the required yard setback for the district in which it is located by more than fifty percent (50%) and no structure or equipment shall be located within the thirty (30) foot sight triangle of a street intersection as defined in Section
405.210(F) of this Chapter.
C. Temporary Dwelling Structures. No cabin, garage, cellar,
basement, or temporary structure whether of a fixed or movable nature
may be erected, altered, or moved upon and used in whole or in part
for any dwelling purposes whatsoever for any length of time whatsoever.
[Ord. No. 1914 §1(450.270), 5-6-2013]
A. Number Of Buildings Permitted Per Lot.
1. Every single-family dwelling hereafter erected or structurally altered
shall be located on a separate lot or tract. In no case shall there
be more than one (1) single-family dwelling on one (1) lot or tract
except for accessory buildings or uses as defined herein, and except
for any structure authorized as part of a special procedure requiring
submission to the Planning Commission of any type of site development
plan for review and approval.
2. No accessory land use or development shall be established until a
primary structure or use is established on the same lot. No accessory
land use or development shall be allowed to continue after termination
of the primary use or development on a lot.
B. Approved Lots. Every building or complex of buildings erected
or structurally altered after the effective date of this Chapter shall
be located on a lot that meets the requirements of both this Chapter
and the City of Valley Park subdivision regulations. The open space
requirements for the district in which each lot is located must likewise
be met.
C. Conversion Or Change In Occupancy Of A Single-Family Dwelling. In any district permitting uses other than single-family dwellings, single-family dwellings shall not be converted to another use without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy. No application for a building permit and/or a certificate of occupancy for such a conversion of a single-family residence shall be approved unless accompanied by a detailed site plan, as provided in Article
IX, Site Plan Approval, including a floor plan, showing full compliance with all other applicable regulations of this Chapter.
D. Minimum Lot Size. Land dedicated to street right-of-way
shall not be included in computing minimum lot area for the purposes
of this Chapter. However, if through dedication of street right-of-way,
the area of any lot or parcel already established via the provisions
of the subdivision regulations is decreased below the minimum area
required in the applicable zoning district, development rights shall
not be denied.
E. Vacated Streets. Whenever any street, alley or other public
way property is vacated, the zoning districts adjoining each side
of such street, alley, or other public way or property shall be automatically
extended to the center of such vacation and all area included in the
vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of
the extended districts.
[Ord. No. 2142, 11-20-2023]
A. Uses That Are Wholly Or Predominantly Outdoor Or Open Storage. Uses whose principal operation is outdoor or open storage as defined in Article
II, Section
405.050 of this Chapter are only permitted in the ''NU" Non-Urban Zoning District.
B. Subject To A Conditional Use Permit And Site Plan. The location and operation of any outdoor or open storage operation shall require a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures of Article
X, Section
405.610 of this Chapter and be accompanied by a site plan complying with the requirements of Article
IX, Site Plan Approval provisions of this Chapter.
C. Fencing
And Lighting. Any such operation shall require sight-proof chain link
(or other appropriate material) fencing of the perimeter. Such fencing
shall be at least eight (8) feet in height adjacent to any commercial
district and shall be ten (10) feet in height adjacent to any residential
district. The fenced area shall be gated and locked during any period
when the facility is not in operation. The property shall have sufficient
lighting as may be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission
at all entry points as indicated on the site plan. Such fencing shall
always be kept in good condition.