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PREFACE
PUD #1 THE PRESERVE ON GRAND
PUD #2 GRAND WOODS
PUD #3 HEATHERWOOD
PUD #4 HEATHERWOOD 2
PUD #5 BEH
PUD #6 BEH II
PUD #7 PARKHAVEN
PUD #8 SOMERFIELD
PUD #9 SOUTHWOODS KNOLL
PUD #10 S AND F/KARP
PUD #11 SOUTHWOODS EAST 2
PUD #12 SOUTHWOODS EAST
PUD #13 STONEBRIDGE
PUD #14 WISTFUL VISTA
PUD #15 SOUTHWOODS WEST
PUD #16 WESTBROOKE
PUD #17 THE KNOLLS
PUD #18 WEST PARK
PUD #19 WOODLAND PARK
PUD #20 THE SHOPPES AT VALLEY WEST
PUD #21 WESTDALE PLAZA
PUD #22 COUNTRY PARK
PUD #23 JORDAN PARK VISTA
PUD #24 MEADOWVIEW
PUD #25 SUN PRAIRIE
PUD #26 SUN PRAIRIE WEST
PUD #27 WEST LAKES
PUD #28 COUNTRY CLUB OFFICE PLAZA (CCOP)
PUD #29 REED'S CROSSING
PUD #30 GLEN OAKS
PUD #31 ASHWORTH CORRIDOR
PUD #32 RYUN FARM
PUD #33 WIRTZ PROPERTY
PUD #34 BOONE FARM
PUD #35 98TH STREET
PUD #36 WESTOWN CENTRE
PUD #37 CORPORATE PLACE
PUD #38 WRENWOOD PLACE
PUD #39 WATER TOWER PLACE
PUD #40 THREE FOUNTAINS COMMERCIAL
PUD #41 BLUE CREEK
PUD #42 WESTIN HEIGHTS
PUD #43 SOUTH WATER TOWER PLACE
PUD #44 42ND STREET
PUD #45 50TH STREET
PUD #46 MAPLE GROVE NORTH
PUD #47 JORDAN CREEK TOWN CENTER
PUD #48 BRIDGEWOOD
PUD #49 ASHAWA
PUD #50 VALLEY GREEN
PUD #51 5940 UNIVERSITY
PUD #52 COLBY OFFICE PARK
PUD #53 GREENWAY CROSSING
PUD #54 WEST GRAND BUSINESS PARK
PUD #55 MILLS CROSSING
PUD #56 RESERVED
PUD #57 ASHWORTH CROSSING
PUD #58 BATY FARM
PUD #59 DEPOT AT ASHWORTH
PUD #60 LAKE VIEW
PUD #61 BENNETT
PUD #62 WEST GLEN TOWN CENTER
PUD #63 LINCOLN STREET PARK
PUD #64 KING'S VALLEY
PUD #65 CLEVEN
PUD #66 KING'S RIDGE
PUD #67 RESERVED
PUD #68 GALLERIA
PUD #69 ROBEL FARM
PUD #70 WELLS FARGO WEST DES MOINES CAMPUS
PUD #71 JORDAN CREEK CROSSING I
PUD #72 SOUTH MAPLE GROVE
PUD #73 BELLA SOUTH
PUD #74 JORDAN CREEK CROSSING II
PUD #75 JORDAN HEIGHTS
PUD #76 MAPLE GROVE WEST
PUD #77 PUBLIC SAFETY STATION #19
PUD #78 HERITAGE BEND
PUD #79 VILLAGE AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #80 TALLYN'S REACH
PUD #81 VILLAGE OF PONDEROSA
PUD #82 PLAZA AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #83 JORDAN CREEK BUSINESS PARK
PUD #84 MERCY WEST LAKES
PUD #85 LUTHERAN-MYERS
PUD #86 COUNTRY CLUB DENTAL
PUD #87 JORDAN WEST
PUD #88 PARADISE POINTE
PUD #89 SILVERWOOD
PUD #90 BROADMOOR APARTMENTS AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #91 AVIVA USA
PUD #92 ESCALADE TOWNHOMES
PUD #93 WESTOWN CITY CENTER
PUD #94 TACO JOHN'S
PUD #95 RACCOON RIVER QUARRIES
PUD #96 WEST BANK-CASEY'S
PUD #97 60TH AND ASHWORTH CENTER
PUD #98 FAREWAY
PUD #99 DENTON
PUD #100 KINGS LANDING
PUD #101 ROGER'S FARM
PUD #102 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARK
PUD #103 CLOCKTOWER SQUARE
PUD #104 GRAND VALLEY
PUD #105 ELDORADO ESTATES
PUD #106 1ST STREET REDEVELOPMENT
PUD #107 PLATINUM POINTE TOWNHOMES
PUD #108 MAJESTIC OAKS
PUD #109 DELLA VITA
PUD #110 SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
PUD #111 QUAIL PARK WOODS
PUD #112 PHENIX
PUD #113 THE FOUNDRY
PUD #114 THE PARKWAYS
PUD #115 TRAIL SIDE
PUD #116 RB WDM GRAND LLC
PUD #117 BROWNS WOODS HOLLOW
PUD #118 WDM PUBLIC SERVICES
PUD #119 CEDAR RIDGE
PUD #120 GRAND RIDGE
PUD #121 THE PRESERVE
PUD #122 MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PUD #123 DOWLING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
PUD #124 WENDY’S
PUD #125 SOUTH BRANCH BUSINESS PARK
PUD #126 VILLAGE ON JORDAN CREEK
PUD #127 KING’S GROVE
PUD #128 WESTOWNE SHOPPING CENTER
PUD #129 MILLS LANDING
PUD #130 LINNWILL HY-VEE
PUD #131 THE WILDER PINES
PUD #132 M&W MINI STORAGE (CUBESMART)
PUD #133 ERIK'S BIKES
PUD #134 THE VILLAGE AT SUGAR CREEK
PUD #135 PAVILION PARK
PUD #136 JORDAN RIDGE
PUD #137 JORDAN CREEK TOWER
PUD #138 SUITE SHOTS
PUD #139 ASHWORTH 88
PUD #140 WOODHOUSE
9-7-4: SETBACK AND DENSITY REGULATIONS:
   A.   Setback and building separation requirements noted below do not preclude any part of a structure from meeting all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements.
   B.   See section 9-19-8, "Landscape Provisions", of this title on how building separation and setbacks are applied along required buffers.
   C.   The following regulations shall apply to development within the Residentially Zoned Districts and single-family residential development in the Agricultural/Open Space and Valley Junction Historic Business Districts.
      1.   Zoning District Abbreviations:
OS
Agricultural/Open Space District
RE
Residential Estate District
RS
Residential Single-Family District
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
SF-CR
Single-Family Commerce Residential District
SF-VJ
Residential District Single-Family Valley Junction
MH
Manufactured Housing District
RM
Residential Medium-Density District
RH
Residential High-Density District
VJHB
Valley Junction Historic Business District
 
      2.   Residential Building Types: See section 9-5-7, "Building Form Regulations And Zoning District Compatibility For Residential Districts", of this title for descriptions of residential building types.
      3.   Measurement: All setbacks or separations are measured from the closest part of the foundation of the building or structure.
         a.   For structures with setbacks of seven feet (7') or larger:
            (1)   Building projections are allowed to encroach up to two feet (2') from each building into minimum setback or separation; however, no part of any structure, including eaves and overhangs, may be closer than five feet (5') to a property line.
            (2)   Building projections that are allowed to encroach within a setback cannot exceed a distance of four feet (4') from the foundation line. Should the projection exceed four feet (4'), any setbacks and building separations will be measured from the closest part of the projection for the extent of the projection.
            (3)   No window well or any ground mounted mechanical equipment may be closer than three feet (3') to a property line.
         b.   For structures with setbacks of less than seven feet (7'):
            (1)   Building projections are allowed to encroach up to two feet (2') from each building into minimum setback or separation as long as they meet all applicable Building Codes on fire resistive construction.
            (2)   No window well or any ground mounted mechanical equipment may be closer than two feet (2') to a property line.
         c.   Setbacks from private streets and drives:
            (1)   Unless otherwise noted, the minimum setback for attached or detached garages facing a public or private street or interior vehicular roadway as measured perpendicularly from the garage opening to the closest point of the sidewalk, or back of curb of the intersecting private street or interior vehicular roadway (whichever is more restrictive) shall be twenty five feet (25') or greater, except that, when the vehicle entrance for a garage faces an alley, the setback from the alley shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') or as necessary to accommodate the parking of a vehicle on the driveway without the vehicle encroaching into the alley.
            (2)   Unless otherwise noted, the minimum setback for a residential structure shall be fifteen feet (15') from the interior edge of the sidewalk or the back of curb of an adjacent private street or interior vehicular roadway (whichever is more restrictive). This setback shall apply to all structures, including accessory or ancillary structures such as maintenance sheds, clubhouses or leasing offices.
         d.   See footnotes in tables 7.2 and 7.3 of this subsection C for setbacks on outdoor living areas for footprint lots.
      4.   Building Height: Maximum building height for single family dwellings is three (3) stories.
      5.   Bulk Regulations For Residential Districts:
TABLE 7.1
Maximum Unit Density
 
Required Standards
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
VJHB
MH
RM
RH
Maximum du/acre
0.1
0.91
6.0
5.8
5.8
6.0
6.0
12.0
12.0
18.0
 
Lot Area - Standard Lots (Not Footprint Lots2)
 
Required Standards
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
VJHB
MH
RM
RH
Minimum lot area
10 acres
40,000 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
7,500 sq. ft.
7,500 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
5,300 sq. ft.
2 acres
2 acres
Minimum lot size - non- residential uses
n/a
2.5 acres
1 acre
1 acre
1 acre
18,000 sq. ft.
n/a
6,500 sq. ft.
2 acres
2 acres
Minimum open space
75%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
 
Lot Width - Standard Lots (Not Footprint Lots2)
 
Required Standards
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
VJHB
MH
RM
RH
5,000 To 7,999 Sq. Ft.
8,000 To 9,999 Sq. Ft.
10,000 To 14,999 Sq. Ft.
15,000 Sq. Ft. Or Greater
Minimum lot width at building setback line1
200'
100'
50'
70'
80'
100'
50'
50'
40'
40'
50'
 
 
Minimum street frontage
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
100'
150'
 
Notes:
1.    The minimum lot width for corner lots shall be increased by 25 feet.
2.    Lot area and dimensions of footprint lots are dictated by setback requirements noted in tables 7.2 and 7.3 of this subsection C.
      6.   Minimum Setbacks And Building Separations For Principal Buildings (Dwellings) In Single Family Zoning Districts:
TABLE 7.2
Setbacks - Standard Lots
 
Required Standards
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
VJHB
MH5
5,000 To 7,999 Sq. Ft.
8,000 To 9,999 Sq. Ft.
10,000 To 14,999 Sq. Ft.
15,000 Sq. Ft. Or Greater
Front yard setback1,2
50'
50'
30'
35'
35'
35'
30'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Rear yard setback
50'
50'
35'
35'
35'
35'
35'
20'
35'
35'
10'
Minimum side yard setback on any 1 side
50'
20'
7'
8'
8'
8'
7'
5'
5'
5'
5'
Minimum sum of side yard setbacks
100'
40'
14'
20'
20'
20'
14'
10'
10'
10'
10'
Street Side Yard (see Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 1)
20'
25' to garage opening
20'
25' to garage opening
20'
25' to garage opening
20'
25' to garage opening
20'
25' to garage opening
 
Setbacks And Building Separation For Detached Dwellings On Footprint Lots6,7
 
Required Standards
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
VJHB
MH
Minimum setback from building foundation of all yards for footprint lot4
7'
7'
7'
7'
Maximum setback from building foundation of one side or the rear yard of the footprint lot to accommodate additional yard or private outdoor living areas 3,4
15'
15'
15'
15'
Maximum setback from building foundation of all other yards for footprint lot4
10'
10'
10'
10'
Minimum separation between principal structures
14'
14'
14'
14'
 
Notes:
1.    In any existing platted property where the average front yard setback is different than that required for the specific zoning district, the front yard setback for the subject lot is equal to the average of the front yard depths of any existing immediate adjacent dwellings on the same side of the street including the existing dwelling of the subject property. Resulting front yard setback shall not be less than the minimum required side yard setback for the zoning district. Front yard setback measured from the face of any garage accessed from the street will be a minimum of 25 feet regardless of the averaged front yard depth. If the overall depth of the lot from the subject front yard is 50 feet or less, the setback for any garage accessed from the street will be a minimum of 20 feet. The average front yard setback requirement shall not be applicable in situations in which the greatest extent of an improvement made on the subject lot is seventy-five feet (75') or greater from the closest element of a structure on both of the lots on either side of the subject lot.
2.    Open porches with a minimum depth of 6 feet are allowed to encroach up to 8 feet into the standard lot front yard setback (not footprint lots).
3.    Reduced Setbacks:
      a.   Reduced Setbacks may be designated on an individual parcel/lot within a subdivision if the lot meets all of the following criteria, without exception:
         (1)   Lot size ranges from a minimum of 5,000 sq. ft. to a maximum of 7,999 sq. ft. (up to a maximum of 11,000 sq. ft. for a corner lot).
         (2)   Lot width is a maximum of 50 feet wide at the building setback line (75 feet for a corner lot).
         (3)   Lot has a minimum of 40 feet of street frontage.
      b.   When a lot meets these parameters, the front yard setback may be reduced to no less than 25', the rear yard setback reduced to no less than 30' and the side yard reduced to no less than 6' with a minimum total of 12' combined side yards.
      c.   The provision of an average front yard setback as provided in note #1 shall not be applicable in determining reduced front yard setback on lots which provide a reduced setback.
      d.   Allowance for open porches to extend into the front yard setback as provided in note #2 shall not be allowed on lots which provide a reduced setback.
      e.   A Variance or Zoning Exception applicable to the principal building (dwelling) shall not be allowed for lots which provide a reduced setback; however, a variance or zoning exception may still be an option for detached accessory structures within a lot that has provided reduced setbacks.
      f.   The reduced setback dimensions and buildable area must be noted on the subdivision plat drawing(s).
4.    Outdoor living areas associated with and adjacent to the dwelling unit for footprint lots must be contained in the footprint lot and meet the following setback requirements:
   a.    Patios: set back a minimum of 1 foot from the footprint property line.
   b.   Decks that do not exceed 30 inches in height or open trellises: set back a minimum of 5 feet from footprint property line.
   c.   Structures that exceed 30 inches in height such as decks, porches and sunrooms: set back a minimum of 7 feet from footprint property line.
5.    Manufactured homes within a land lease manufactured home park must be completely contained within the land lease area and comply with separation or fire protection requirements under the authority of 42 USC section 5403 (Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards). Manufactured homes not within a land lease manufactured home park must meet the setback and separation distances of the applicable zoning district.
6.    Maximum unit density, aggregate minimum lot area, minimum street frontage and building setbacks for the development must meet applicable zoning district requirements.
7.    Developments with footprint lots will require review and approval of a site plan permit in addition to any other required review process.
      7.   Minimum Setbacks And Building Separations For Principal And Accessory Buildings Or Structures In Multi Family Zoning Districts:
TABLE 7.3
Required Standards
For all of the following:
1.   Unless otherwise indicated, setbacks indicated are the minimum to be provided.
2.   Must abide by Zoning District Compatibility and Transitioning as provided in Chapter 5, Section 7.C within this title.
3.   Setbacks shall be measured from:
      - the right-of-way line along public streets;
      - the dwelling side of a sidewalk along a private street or interior vehicular roadway; or,
      - the curb of a private street or interior vehicular roadway if a sidewalk is not required.
4.   No portion of a private lot or structure may extend into a required perimeter setback; however, required buffers and/or streetscapes may overlap the perimeter setback.
Required Standards
RM
RH
Detached dwellings (detached townhomes)
Perimeter Setbacks:
 
Front yard setback along all adjacent street frontages
30'
30'
 
Rear yard setback (common lot or area: not within footprint lots)
30'
30'
 
Side yard setback
 
 
When adjacent to another private lot with different zoning or developed single family residential
30'
30'
 
 
When adjacent to another private lot with like zoning
7'
7'
Interior Setbacks:
 
Front yard setback for dwelling structure (not garage)
15'
15'
 
Setback of garage, unless alley loaded (see 9-7-4.C.3.c.(1) for setback)
25'
25'
 
Rear and side yard for dwelling structure (not garage)
7'
7'
Setbacks within footprint lots 2:
 
Minimum setback from building foundation of all yards for footprint lot2
7'
7'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation of one side or the rear yard of the footprint lot to accommodate additional yard or private outdoor living areas2
15'
15'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation of all other yards for footprint lot2
10'
10'
 
Minimum separation between principal buildings
14'
14'
 
Minimum separation between accessory buildings or structures under 1,500 sq. ft. and all other buildings4
10'
10'
 
Required Standards
RM
RH
Required Standards
RM
RH
Attached dwelling building up to 2 stories, 4 units or less per building
(townhomes, apartments or condominiums):
Perimeter Setback:
 
All sides, regardless of if abut a street
30'
30'
Interior Setbacks:
 
Front and rear yard setback
 
 
Front yard setback of dwelling structure (not garage)
15'
15'
 
 
Setback of garage attached to & dedicated to an individual dwelling; (detached and as part of off-street parking lot not required to have 25' of parking in front thereof)
25'
25'
 
Side yard setback of dwelling structure (not garage)
7'
7'
Setbacks within footprint lots 2:
 
Minimum setback from building foundation of all yards for footprint lot2
7'
7'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation of one side or the rear yard of the footprint lot to accommodate additional yard or private outdoor living areas2
15'
15'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation of all other yards for footprint lot2
10'
10'
 
Minimum separation between principal buildings
14'
14'
 
Minimum separation between accessory buildings or structures under 1,500 sq. ft. and all other buildings4
10'
10'
Attached dwelling building up to 2 stories, more than 4 units per building -or-
3 stories or greater, 4 units or less per building
(townhomes, apartments or condominiums):
Perimeter Setbacks:
 
Front yard setback (along all streets)
50'
50'
 
Rear and side yard setback (if not adjacent to a street)
35'
35'
Interior Setbacks:
 
Front and rear yard setback
20'
20'
 
 
Setback of garage attached to & dedicated to an individual dwelling; (detached as part of off-street parking lot not required to have 25' of parking in front thereof)
25'
25'
 
Side yard setback
10'
10'
Minimum Setback within footprint lots2:
 
Minimum setback from building foundation of all yards for footprint lot
7'
7'
 
Required Standards
RM
RH
Required Standards
RM
RH
 
Maximum setback from building foundation of one side or the rear yard of the footprint lot to accommodate additional yard or private outdoor living areas
15'
15'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation for all other yards of a footprint lot
10'
10'
 
Minimum separation between principal buildings
20'
20'
 
Minimum separation between accessory buildings or structures under 1,500 sq. ft. and all other buildings 4
20'
20'
Attached dwelling building 3 stories or greater, more than 4 units per building
(townhomes, apartments or condominiums):
Perimeter Setbacks3:
 
Front yard setback (along all streets)
60'
60'
 
Rear and side yard setback (if not adjacent to a street)
35'
35'
Interior Setbacks:
 
Front and rear yard setback
30'
30'
 
Side yard setback:
15'
15'
Within footprint lots2:
 
Minimum setback from building foundation for all yards of a footprint lot
7'
7'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation of one side or the rear yard of the footprint lot to accommodate additional yard or private outdoor living areas
15'
15'
 
Maximum setback from building foundation for all other yards of a footprint lot
10'
10'
 
Minimum separation between principal buildings
30'
30'
 
Minimum separation between accessory buildings or structures under 1,500 sq. ft. and all other buildings4
20'
20'
Notes:
   1.   Reserved.
   2.   Outdoor living areas associated with, and adjacent to the dwelling unit for footprint lots must be contained in the footprint lot and meet the following setback requirements:
         a.   Patios: set back a minimum of 1 foot from the footprint property line.
         b.   Decks that do not exceed 30 inches in height or open trellises: set back a minimum of 5 feet from footprint property line.
         c.   Structures that exceed 30 inches in height such as decks, porches and sunrooms: set back a minimum of 7 feet from footprint property line.
   3.   For any building over 3 stories, an additional 10 feet of building setback is required for every story over 3 stories.
   4.   Accessory buildings over 1,500 square feet must meet primary building setbacks and separations, including setbacks adjusted for primary building height.
 
      8.   Minimum Setbacks And Bulk Regulations For Principal Buildings Of Non-Residential Uses (Daycares, Churches, Schools) In Residential Zoning Districts:
TABLE 7.4
Required Standards
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
Required Standards
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
Minimum setback 1:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front yard setback
100'
50'
50'
20'
20'
35'
50'
50'
Rear yard setback
100'
50'
50'
20'
20'
35'
50'
50'
Side yard setback
50'
25'
25'
15'
15'
10'
25'
25'
Lot size:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum lot width
100'
100'
100'
50'
50'
50'
100'
150'
Minimum street frontage
50'
50'
50'
50'
50'
50'
100'
150'
Minimum open space
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
Building height:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum height of principal building2
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
40'
Maximum height of accessory building or structure (at highest roof element)
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
 
Notes:
1.    See subsection C9 and table 7.5 of this section for detached accessory structure setbacks in Residential Zoning Districts.
2.    Additional 12 feet of height allowed for each additional 10 feet of setback.
      9.   Bulk Regulations, Minimum Setbacks And Building Separations For Accessory Buildings And Structures In Residential Districts:
         a.   See chapter 14, "Accessory Structures", of this title for additional standards and construction requirements for accessory buildings and structures.
         b.   Accessory buildings and structures (other than fences and walls) that meet the minimum separation distance from the principal building are considered detached accessory structures. In such case, the detached accessory structure must meet the setback requirements as noted in table 7.5 of this subsection C9.
         c.   Accessory structures (other than fences and walls) that do not meet the minimum separation from the principal structure are considered part of the principal structure, no matter if they are physically separate from the principal structure. In such case, the accessory structure must meet the setback requirements as noted below.
            (1)   Accessory structures (other than fences and walls) that do not exceed thirty inches (30") in height as measured from grade to the highest element and any railing or trellis designed to be open fifty percent (50%) or more may follow the detached accessory structure setbacks, no matter their proximity to the principal structure.
            (2)   Accessory structures that are considered part of the principal structure and which exceed thirty inches (30") in height must be setback a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the rear property line(s) and must meet the pertinent side and front yard setback of the principal structure.
         d.   Accessory structures cannot encroach into any buffer area or perimeter setback.
         e.   In a footprint lot development, detached accessory structures are not allowed within footprint lots and are only allowed for development use when located on common development property. Fences are allowed on or within the boundaries of individual footprint lots for purposes that serve the occupants of the dwelling. Fences are only allowed on common development property for purposes that serve the development as a whole. See Chapter 14 of this Title (Fences), Section 4 (Fence Height and Required Setback) for additional fencing requirements for footprint developments.
         f.   Accessory buildings over one thousand (1,000) square feet, which are only permitted in Residential Estate, Agricultural/Open Space zoning and for religious, institutional, or civic uses within residential districts, shall meet the minimum front yard setback of their respective zoning district and be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the side and rear property lines.
         g.   Accessory buildings over one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet in multi-family Residential Districts must meet primary building setbacks and separations including setbacks adjusted for primary building height.
TABLE 7.5
DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Single Family Zoning Districts
Required Standards
OS
R E
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH2
VJHB
< 8,000'
> 8,000'
Required Standards
OS
R E
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH2
VJHB
< 8,000'
> 8,000'
Front yard setback1
50'
50'
30'
35'
30'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Street Side Yard (see Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 1)
20'
25' to garage opening
20'
25' to garage opening
20'
25' to garage opening
Rear and side
yard setback
   Structures 1,000 sq ft or less,
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
   Structures over 1,000 sq ft3
20'
20'
not allowed
not allowed
not allowed
not allowe d
not allowe d
not allowed
not allowed
Setback from alleys where the structure accesses the alley
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Minimum separation between accessory buildings or structures and all other buildings
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
Maximum building height
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
 
Multi-Family Zoning Districts2
 
Required Standards
RM
RH
Front yard setback1
35'
35'
Rear and side yard setback
10'
10'
Setback from alleys where the structure accesses the alley
20'
20'
Minimum separation between accessory buildings or structures under 1,500 sq. ft. and all other buildings
See table 7.3 of this subsection C
See table 7.3 of this subsection C
 
Notes:
1.    In any existing platted property where the average front yard setback is different than that required for the specific zoning district, the front yard setback for the subject lot is equal to the average of the front yard depths of any existing immediate adjacent dwellings on the same side of the street including the existing dwelling of the subject property. Resulting front yard setback shall not be less than the minimum required side yard setback for the zoning district. Front yard setback measured from the face of any garage accessed from the street will be a minimum of 25 feet regardless of the averaged front yard depth. If the overall depth of the lot from the subject front yard is 50 feet or less, the setback for any garage accessed from the street will be a minimum of 20 feet. The average front yard setback requirement shall not be applicable in situations in which the greatest extent of an improvement made on the subject lot is seventy-five feet (75') or greater from the closest element of a structure on both of the lots on either side of the subject lot.
2.    Accessory buildings or structures within a land lease manufactured home park must be completely contained within the land lease area and comply with adopted Building Code separation and fire protection requirements from all other structures. Accessory structures not within a land lease manufactured home park must meet the setback and separation distances of the applicable zoning district requirements.
3.   Accessory buildings over 1,500 square feet must meet primary building setbacks and separations, including setbacks adjusted for primary building height.
4.   Detached accessory structures cannot be located within the front yard, therefore no accessory structure shall be located closer to the front lot line than the front plane of the primary structure.
   D.   The following regulations shall apply to development within the Commercial, Office and Industrial Zoned Districts and non- residential development in the Agricultural/Open Space and Valley Junction Historic Business Districts.
      1.   Zoning District Abbreviations:
RC
Regional Commercial District
CMC
Community Commercial District
NC
Neighborhood Commercial District
CVC
Convenience Commercial District
SC
Support Commercial District
VJC
Valley Junction Commercial District
VJHB
Valley Junction Historic Business District
WR
Warehouse Retail District
BP
Business Park District
VJLI
Valley Junction Light Industrial District
LI
Light Industrial District
GI
General Industrial District
OF
Office District
PCP
Professional Commerce Park District
OS
Agricultural/Open Space District
 
      2.   Measurement: All setbacks or separations are measured from the closest part of the foundation of the building or structure.
         a.   Building projections are allowed to encroach up to two feet (2') from each building into minimum setback or separation.
         b.   Any part of the structure, including eaves and overhangs, must meet all applicable Building and Fire Codes on fire resistive construction based on distance from the property line or proximity to adjacent buildings.
         c.   Building projections that are allowed to encroach within a setback cannot exceed a distance of four feet (4') from the foundation line. Projections that exceed four feet (4') from the foundation line will need to meet required setbacks and separation distances.
         d.   No window well or any ground mounted mechanical equipment may be closer than three feet (3') to a property line.
         e.   Except for the following, all detached accessory structures must meet primary building setback and separation requirements.
            (1)   Trash and mechanical enclosures may use off-street parking setbacks for their respective district along the side and rear yards, however no enclosure may be located closer than five feet (5') from a property line.
            (2)   Maintenance sheds or garages equal to or less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in floor area may use off-street parking setbacks for their respective district along the side and rear yards, however no shed or garage may be located closer than five feet (5') from a property line.
      3.   Bulk Regulations And Setbacks For Principal And Accessory Buildings Or Structures In Commercial Districts:
TABLE 7.6
Required Standards
RC
CMC
NC
CVC
SC
VJC
VJHB
WR
Required Standards
RC
CMC
NC
CVC
SC
VJC
VJHB
WR
Lot size:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum lot area
60,000 sq. ft.
60,000 sq. ft.
60,000 sq. ft.
40,000 sq. ft.
60,000 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft.
6,250 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width
50'
50'
50'
50'
50'
50'
50'
50'
Minimum open space
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
0%
25%
Minimum setback:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front yard setback
100'
100'
45'
45'
100'
35'
0'
50'
Rear yard setback 1
50'
50'
35'
35'
50'
35'
0'
50'
Side yard setback1
50'
50'
35'
50'
50'
35'
0'
50'
Building height:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum height of principal building or structure
36'2
36'2
30'
30'
36'2
30'
36'
60'2
Maximum height of accessory building or structure (at highest roof element)
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
 
Notes:
1.    Setback of 0 feet allowed if the property abuts a similar district.
2.    Additional 12 feet of height allowed for each additional 10 feet of setback.
      4.   Bulk Regulations And Setbacks For Principal And Accessory Buildings Or Structures In Industrial, Office And Agricultural/Open Space Districts:
TABLE 7.7
Required Standards
BP
VJLI
LI
GI
OF
PCP
OS
Required Standards
BP
VJLI
LI
GI
OF
PCP
OS
Lot size:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum lot area
20,000 sq. ft.
7,250 sq. ft.
10,000 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft.
10,000 sq. ft.
60,000 sq. ft.
10 acres
Minimum lot width
75'
50'
75'
75'
80'
150'
200'
Minimum open space
35%
20%
20%
20%
25%
35%
75%
Minimum setback:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front yard setback
50'
15'
30'
40'
30'
50'
50'
Rear yard setback
50'
10' (from alleyway)
35'
35'
35'
50'
50'
- If abuts like zoning district
 
 
15'
 
15'
25'
 
Side yard setback
50'
10' 2
20'2
35'2
10'2
50'
50
- If abuts like zoning district
 
 
 
 
 
25'
 
Building height:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum height of principal building or structure
60'1
15', 30'3
60'1
60'1
36'1
60'1
60'1
Maximum height of accessory building or structure (at highest roof element)
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
 
Notes:
1.    Additional 12 feet of height allowed for each additional 10 feet of setback.
2.    Setback of 0 feet allowed if abuts a similar district.
3.    Maximum height of 30 feet allowed with a building side yard setback of 20 feet.
(Ord. 2357, 5-6-2019; amd. Ord. 2386, 10-21-2019; Ord. 2391, 12-2-2019; Ord. 2449, 11-2-2020; Ord. 2541, 9-19-2022; Ord. 2548, 12-5-2022; Ord. 2567, 6-5-2023; Ord. 2572, 7-17-2023; Ord. 2589, 12-4-2023)