A. Purpose: The purpose of the Multi-Family Residential District (R-2) is to promote the establishment of residential densities that range from single-family to multiple-family dwellings. This classification will provide for maximum density residential use and will require maximum services.
B. Restrictions:
1. Uses Restricted: No other uses than those provided in this district are permitted.
2. Conformance Required: No building shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, or moved except in conformance with the provisions of this title and this district.
3. Access To Public Thoroughfare: All districts zoned in this classification will have direct access to a public thoroughfare of at least a collector classification as determined by the county engineer.
C. Permitted Uses And Site Area Minimums: All sites in this district must provide a minimum of sixty five percent (65%) of the total site area to remain in open space, free of structures.
1. Residential:
Multiple-family uses, seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) square feet for the first unit plus an additional two thousand (2,000) square feet of land area for each additional unit. Multi-family uses require ninety feet (90') of frontage on a public street.
Single-family residential unit/single-family mobile home on individual lot, seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) square feet with seventy feet (70') of frontage on a public street.
Two-family (duplex) residential unit, nine thousand seven hundred (9,700) square feet with seventy feet (70') of frontage on a public street.
2. Nonresidential:
Churches, grange halls, and other nonprofit public or private community facilities.
Public and private schools, except where students are held under restraint.
D. Prohibited Uses:
Commercial uses as specified in commercial district regulations.
Industrial and manufacturing uses as specified in industrial district regulations.
Outdoor advertising structures, except signs that identify a home occupation or the sale or rental of property on which the sign is located.
Storage of any material not used in conjunction with a permitted use. Storage of more than one unlicensed vehicle or storage of any visible vehicle parts whether dismantled, partly dismantled, obsolete, or wrecked.
E. Yard Requirements: Yard requirements for all Residential Districts shall be as follows:
Setback Location | Distance from Property Line | With Admin Approval* | With Variance |
Front Yard | 25' | 10' | Less than 10' |
Rear Yard | 10' | 5' | Less than 5' |
Side Yard | 5' | -- | -- |
Street Side Yard | 10' | 5' | Less than 5' |
*See subsection F for applicable criteria | |||
1. Front Yard: Minimum of twenty-five feet (25'); ten feet (10') with administrative approval; less than ten feet (10') with approval by variance.
2. Rear Yard: Minimum of ten feet (10'); five feet (5') with administrative approval; less than five feet (5') with approval by variance.
3. Side Yard: Minimum of five feet (5').
4. Street Side Yard: Minimum of ten feet (10'); five feet (5') with administrative approval; less than five feet (5') with approval by variance.
5. Site area minimums: All sites in these districts must provide a minimum of sixty five percent (65%) of the total site area to remain in open space, free of structures.
6. Building Height Requirements: Maximum building height shall not exceed thirty-five feet (35') or two and one half (2½) stories, whichever is lower, with the following exceptions:
a. R-2, Multi-Family District: Maximum building height shall not exceed forty-five feet (45').
b. Accessory Towers, Satellite Dishes, And Similar Structures: These structures will be permitted to exceed maximum building height when approved by the Code Official.
F. Yard Setback Reduction With Administrative Exception: The Planning Administrator may allow for the reduction of yard setbacks requirements if:
1. Abutting property owners have been notified of the reduction fifteen (15) days prior to construction and if the reduction.
2. Is the minimum needed to make use of the lot.
3. Meets building separation standards as defined in Shoshone County Building Code.
4. Allows for one (1) off-street parking space.
5. Maintains structural continuity with respect to surrounding buildings.
6. Provides for proper stormwater management and erosion control.
7. Does not allow for the encroachment of structures/obstructions into the public right-of-way or line-of-sight (see Title 6, Chapter 1 of Shoshone County Code).
8. Does not inhibit safe ingress/egress into right-of-way.
9. Has been submitted to applicable agencies for review and comment.
These regulations apply within the unincorporated areas of Shoshone County, unless otherwise specified by an Area of City Impact ordinance adopted pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6526.
G. Conditional Uses:
Animal clinics, orphanages, hospitals, boarding kennels, runs, and training schools.
Cemeteries.
Golf courses, athletic facilities (i.e., tennis clubs, etc.).
Hospitals.
Mobile home park.
Nurseries (daycare centers).
Public utility complex facility.
Rental warehouse.
Retirement, convalescent and nursing homes, and other group housing.
(Ord. 27, 9-9-1981; amd. Ord. 165, 1-11-2022)