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All territory annexed to the corporate limits of the town subsequent to the effective date of this chapter is within the jurisdiction of this chapter and will, upon annexation, be zoned as R-1 Single-Family Residential District, unless otherwise classified by the Board of Trustees. Within six months after the effective date of such annexation, the Board of Trustees shall, in accordance with 11 O.S. §§ 43-101 et seq., and this chapter, rezone said annexed territory in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-8) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009)
In any district where single-family residences are permitted, a single-family detached dwelling may be erected on any lot which is of official record on the effective date of this chapter, subject to the following restrictions.
(A) Minimum lot width. There must be provided a minimum lot width of 50 feet.
(B) Yards.
(1) There must be provided a minimum of ten feet in side yards with five feet on any one side.
(2) The front and rear yards must comply with the requirements set forth for the zoning district within which the lot of record is located.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-9) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
(A) For purposes of this section, a DWELLING includes a trailer, mobile home, manufactured home, modular home, factory built home, or recreational vehicle (RV).
(B) Multiple dwelling parks are prohibited within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Bernice without prior approval by the Board of Trustees.
(1) A multiple dwelling park means any place where more than two (2) dwellings are located within 500 feet of one another on a lot, two or more adjacent lots, a tract, or a parcel of land under the same ownership for which the primary purpose is to rent or lease space, or keep space for rent or lease, to any person, group, or business for a fee paid or to be paid for use or to offer use of space free of charge in connection with securing patronage of or services from any person, group, or business.
(2) A multiple dwelling park does not include a lot or lots located within a subdivision being rented or leased for occupancy by no more than one dwelling per lot if the subdivision was previously approved by the Board of Trustees.
(3) A request for approval for a multiple dwelling park must be submitted to the Board of Trustees in writing, detailing the number of dwellings, type of dwelling, and any potential impact on other residence of the Town of Bernice.
(C) Dwellings in existence prior to July 1, 2005 are exempt from the provisions of Subsection (B).
(Ord. 2023-5.30-4, 5-30-2023)
NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
(A) Within the districts established by this chapter, or amendment that may later be adopted, there exist lots, structures and uses of land and structures which were lawful before this chapter was adopted or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the terms of this chapter or future amendment.
(B) (1) It is the intent of this chapter to permit these non-conformities to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their survival.
(2) Such uses are declared by this chapter to be incompatible with permitted uses in the districts involved.
(3) It is further the intent of this chapter that non-conformities shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district.
(C) A non-conforming use of a structure, a non-conforming use of land or a non-conforming use of a structure and land shall not be extended or enlarged after adoption of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 10-5-1) (Ord. 2009-3, passed 5-15-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999
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