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OR D INA N CE 1298 SEC T ION D EFIN ITION S - APRIL 2023
N OW T HEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Rexburg, in the
State of Idaho, as follow s:
SEC TION 1: AME N D MENT “C” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is
hereby am ended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
C
Cabana: A stationary, lightw eight structure w hich may be prefabricated or demountable, w ith
tw o or more walls, used adjacently to and in conjunction with a manufactured/mobile home.
Campground: An area or tract of land on w hich accommodations for temporary occupancy
are located or may be located, including cabins, tents, and major recreational vehicles or
equipment, and which is used primarily for recreational purposes and retains an open air or
natural character. C arport: A stationary structure consisting of a roof w ith its supports and not
more than one w all used for sheltering a motor vehicle. C ar Wash: An area of land and/or a
structure w ith a machine or hand-operated facility used principally for the cleaning, w ashing,
polishing, or waxing of motor vehicles. Child Care Facility: (See Daycare Centers.) C ity:
City of R exburg City C lerk: The C lerk of the City C ity Engineer: A n Idaho registered,
professional engineer designated by the City to represent the City’s engineering interests. C ity
Engineering Standards: Refers to the most recent C ity of Rexburg Engineering Standards
adopted by resolution of the City Council. City Engineering Standards may include standard
drawings, standard specifications, supplemental conditions, and any additions, amendments, or
addenda established by the City Engineer. (See City Engineering Standards.) City Impact
Area: That unincorporated area contiguous to the Rexburg City Limits officially adopted as
the “A rea of CIty Impact.” City Staff: When the term Staff or City Staff are used in this
document the persons identified as such shall be the Zoning Administrator, the Public Works
Director, the City Engineer, the Economic D evelopment Director, the G IS Director and the
City A ttorney. C ommercial C luster, Substantial: A group of commercial businesses that
include a grocery store, restaurant, and bank as a minimum, along w ith other various retail and
services. The buildings that comprise the cluster shall be within a three (3) block area.
Commercial Structures, Large Scale: Structures that are tw enty-five-thousand (25,000)
square feet in size and larger. This includes commercial retail and business office buildings.
Commission: The Rexburg City Planning and Zoning C ommission hereinafter referred to as
Commission. C ommon A rea: That area w hich is held in common ow nership by ow ners of
land w ithin the platted area. C omprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan for the C ity of
Rexburg, or parts thereof, projecting future growth and development and for the general
location and coordination of streets and highw ays, schools and recreation areas, public
building sites and other facilities, which shall have been duly adopted. This plan shall comply
with the Idaho Code as adopted or amended. (See Comprehensive Plan.) C onditional
Approval: A n affirmative action by the Commission indicating the approval is given subject
to certain specified stipulations. C onditional U se Permit: A special use permit as provided for
by Idaho Section 67-6512 in w hich a use that, ow ing to some special characteristics such as
traffic or noise generation, parking needs, access, building size, lighting, consistency with
developed uses in the area, or other characteristics of operation, is permitted in certain districts
subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning C ommission or the City Council, subject to
terms and conditions, depending upon the particular use. Condominium: A multi-family
dw elling where the units can be sold individually, but the building/structure and common areas
remain under a single ownership.
Convenience Store: A ny retail establishment offering for sale prepackaged food products,
household items, and other goods commonly associated w ith the same and having a gross
square floor area of less than five-thousand (5,000) square feet. Copy: Any combination of
letters or numbers that are intended to inform, direct or otherw ise transmit information.
Council: The R exburg City Council hereinafter referred to as the Council. C ounty
Commission: The Madison County Board of Commissioners. C ounty E ngineer: A n Idaho
Registered Professional Engineer or consulting Engineering firm designated by the County
Commission to represent the County’s engineering interests.
SEC TION 2: AME N D MENT “D ” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is
hereby am ended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
D
Daycare Centers: A building or structure w here care, protection, and supervision are
provided on a regular schedule, at least three times a w eek for seven (7) or more children. (See
subsection 4.00.040 H ome O ccupations.) D edication: The setting apart of land or interest in
land for use by the public. Land becomes dedicated w hen accepted as a public dedication
either by ordinance, resolution, or entry in the official minutes of the C ity or by the recording
of a plat show ing such dedication. D ensity: The number of dwelling units per acre, excluding
required public rights-of-w ay from acreage determination. D .E.Q: The State of Idaho D ivision
of Environmental Q uality Design Standards: Statements and graphics intended to direct the
planning and development of the built environment in a particular manner or style so that the
end result contributes positively to the overall development. D evelopment: A ny man-made
change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, the construction of
buildings, structures or accessory structures, or the construction of additions or substantial
improvements to buildings, structures or accessory structures; the placement of mobile homes;
mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations; and the deposition
or extraction of materials; specifically including the construction of dikes, berms and levees.
The term “development” does not include the operation, cleaning, maintenance or repair of any
ditch, canal, lateral, drain, diversion structure or other irrigation or drainage w orks that is
performed or authorized by the ow ner thereof pursuant to law ful rights and obligations. (Idaho
Code 46-1021)
Development R eview Committee: The D evelopment R eview Committee consists of the
Zoning A dministrator, G.I.S. D epartment H ead, C ity Engineer, Fire D epartment Inspector, and
Building Administrator or their designees.
Dormitory: A building used as group living quarters. Such group living quarters are generally
associated w ith a college, university, boarding school, orphanage, convent, monastery, farm
labor camp, or other similar use. (See PED.) D ow n-lighting: Fully shielded light that is
directed in such a manner as to shine light rays only below the horizontal plane. D rainage
Plan: A drainage plan is required for all new construction. The plan shall be part of the
required Infrastructure Plan and should identify drainage paths (with heights), perforated drain
pipes around footings (as required), retaining and detaining basins (if used), slope aw ay from
foundations, injection w ells (if used), gutters and catch basins (if used), pipe size and location
(as applicable), and other drainage details as needed. For all projects except single-family
homes, duplexes and tw inhomes, storm water run-off calculations are required as per the C ity
Engineer. Driveway: A drivew ay is a vehicular ingress and egress route that serves no more
than five (5) single-family dw ellings, not including accessory structures. D uplex: (See
Dwellings, Single-family Attached) D welling: A building or portion thereof that provides
living facilities for one or more families.
A.Multi-family D w elling: A residential building containing three or more dw elling
units, w here the building is owned by a single ow ner. This includes w hat is commonly
know n as an apartment building or condominium.
B.Single-family Dw elling: One or more rooms physically arranged to create an
independent housekeeping establishment for occupancy by one family w ith separate
toilets and facilities for cooking and sleeping.
1.Dw ellings, Single-family D etached: A dw elling that is not attached to any
Daycare Centers: A building or structure w here care, protection, and supervision areprovided on a regular schedule, at least three times a w eek for seven (7) or more children. (Seesubsection 4.00.040 H ome O ccupations.) D edication: The setting apart of land or interest inland for use by the public. Land becomes dedicated w hen accepted as a public dedicationeither by ordinance, resolution, or entry in the official minutes of the C ity or by the recordingof a plat show ing such dedication. D ensity: The number of dwelling units per acre, excludingrequired public rights-of-w ay from acreage determination. D .E.Q: The State of Idaho D ivisionof Environmental Q uality Design Standards: Statements and graphics intended to direct theplanning and development of the built environment in a particular manner or style so that theend result contributes positively to the overall development. D evelopment: A ny man-madechange to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, the construction ofbuildings, structures or accessory structures, or the construction of additions or substantialimprovements to buildings, structures or accessory structures; the placement of mobile homes;mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations; and the depositionor extraction of materials; specifically including the construction of dikes, berms and levees.The term “development” does not include the operation, cleaning, maintenance or repair of anyditch, canal, lateral, drain, diversion structure or other irrigation or drainage w orks that isperformed or authorized by the ow ner thereof pursuant to law ful rights and obligations. (IdahoCode 46-1021)Development R eview Committee: The D evelopment R eview Committee consists of theZoning A dministrator, G.I.S. D epartment H ead, C ity Engineer, Fire D epartment Inspector, andBuilding Administrator or their designees.Dormitory: A building used as group living quarters. Such group living quarters are generallyassociated w ith a college, university, boarding school, orphanage, convent, monastery, farmlabor camp, or other similar use. (See PED.) D ow n-lighting: Fully shielded light that isdirected in such a manner as to shine light rays only below the horizontal plane. D rainagePlan: A drainage plan is required for all new construction. The plan shall be part of therequired Infrastructure Plan and should identify drainage paths (with heights), perforated drainpipes around footings (as required), retaining and detaining basins (if used), slope aw ay fromfoundations, injection w ells (if used), gutters and catch basins (if used), pipe size and location(as applicable), and other drainage details as needed. For all projects except single-familyhomes, duplexes and tw inhomes, storm water run-off calculations are required as per the C ityEngineer. Driveway: A drivew ay is a vehicular ingress and egress route that serves no morethan five (5) single-family dw ellings, not including accessory structures. D uplex: (SeeDwellings, Single-family Attached) D welling: A building or portion thereof that providesliving facilities for one or more families.A.Multi-family D w elling: A residential building containing three or more dw ellingunits, w here the building is owned by a single ow ner. This includes w hat is commonly
know n as an apartment building or condominium.
B.Single-family Dw elling: One or more rooms physically arranged to create an
independent housekeeping establishment for occupancy by one family w ith separate
toilets and facilities for cooking and sleeping.
1.Dw ellings, Single-family D etached: A dw elling that is not attached to any1.Dw ellings, Single-family D etached: A dw elling that is not attached to any
other dwelling.
2.Dw ellings, Single-family A ttached: Tw o (2) or more dw elling units w hich
may share a common w all or ceiling/floor.
a.Twinhome: Shared w all betw een tw o (2) dw elling units w here each
unit may ow n the land they are built upon.
b.Tow nhomes: Shared walls betw een three (3) or more dw elling units.
c.D uplex: Shared ceiling/floor between two (2) dw elling units w hich
may not be individually owned.
SEC TION 3: AME N D MENT “F” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code is
hereby am ended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
F
F.A .A .: Federal Aviation A dministration. Facade: Portions of a building that are visible from
private or public roads and walkw ays but not including alleys. Family: A group of one or
more persons occupying a dw elling unit and living as a single, nonprofit housekeeping unit,
provided that at least one of the following situations exist:
A.A t least one of the group is related to all of the other members of the group w ithin the
third degree of kinship;
B.The group is divisible into tw o subgroups, each composed of at least one person w ho
is related to all other members of the subgroup w ithin the third degree of kinship; or
C.A ll such persons are handicapped persons as defined by the I.C. Section 67-6531 or in
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair H ousing Act
Amendm ents of 1988, or any subsequent amendments to the foregoing regulations.
F.C .C .: Federal Communications Commission. Feedlot: Any area where one-thousand
(1,000) head or more of livestock are confined for a period of one (1) year or more.
Fence: A ny tangible barrier, lattice w ork, screen, w all, hedge, or continuous grow th of shrubs
or trees w ith the purpose of, or having the effect of preventing passage or view across the
fence line. A ny fence, w alk screen hedge or other material serving as a fence, shall not create a
sight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the R exburg City
Engineer.
Fenestration: The arrangement of w indow s in a building to provide interior light; also used as
decorative elements in a facade.
Fire Station: A building or portion of a building that provides, at a minimum, all weather
protection for fire apparatus. Temperatures inside the building used for this purpose must be
maintained at above thirty-two (32°) degrees Fahrenheit.
1.Dw ellings, Single-family D etached: A dw elling that is not attached to anyother dwelling. 2.Dw ellings, Single-family A ttached: Tw o (2) or more dw elling units w hichmay share a common w all or ceiling/floor.a.Twinhome: Shared w all betw een tw o (2) dw elling units w here eachunit may ow n the land they are built upon.b.Tow nhomes: Shared walls betw een three (3) or more dw elling units.c.D uplex: Shared ceiling/floor between two (2) dw elling units w hichmay not be individually owned.SEC TION 3: AME N D MENT “F” of the Rexburg D evelopment Code ishereby am ended as follow s:A M E N D M E N TFF.A .A .: Federal Aviation A dministration. Facade: Portions of a building that are visible fromprivate or public roads and walkw ays but not including alleys. Family: A group of one ormore persons occupying a dw elling unit and living as a single, nonprofit housekeeping unit,provided that at least one of the following situations exist:A.A t least one of the group is related to all of the other members of the group w ithin thethird degree of kinship;B.The group is divisible into tw o subgroups, each composed of at least one person w hois related to all other members of the subgroup w ithin the third degree of kinship; orC.A ll such persons are handicapped persons as defined by the I.C. Section 67-6531 or inTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair H ousing ActAmendments of 1988, or any subsequent amendments to the foregoing regulations.F.C .C .: Federal Communications Commission. Feedlot: Any area where one-thousand(1,000) head or more of livestock are confined for a period of one (1) year or more.Fence: A ny tangible barrier, lattice w ork, screen, w all, hedge, or continuous grow th of shrubsor trees w ith the purpose of, or having the effect of preventing passage or view across thefence line. A ny fence, w alk screen hedge or other material serving as a fence, shall not create asight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the R exburg CityEngineer.Fenestration: The arrangement of w indow s in a building to provide interior light; also used as
decorative elements in a facade.
Fire Station: A building or portion of a building that provides, at a minimum, all weather
protection for fire apparatus. Temperatures inside the building used for this purpose must be
maintained at above thirty-two (32°) degrees Fahrenheit.maintained at above thirty-two (32°) degrees Fahrenheit.
Flagpole: a structure used for the sole purpose of displaying flags.
Flood Light: A lamp that produces up to one thousand, eight hundred (1,800) lumens and is
designed to flood a well-defined area w ith light. Flood Plain: Those areas designated as Zone
A or A E as show n on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as prepared by National
Flood Insurance Program.
A.A rea of Shallow Flooding: The base flood depths range from one to three (1-3) feet;
w here a clearly defined channel does not exist and the path of flooding is
unpredictable and indeterminate, and velocity flow may be evident. A O characterized
as sheet flow and AG indicates pounding on the FIRM map.
B.A rea of Special Flood Hazard, B ase Flood or 100-Year Flood: The land in the
flood plain within a community subject to a one (1%) percent or greater chance of
flooding in any given year. D esignation on maps alw ays includes the letter A .
C.Base Flood E levation: (BFE)" the computed elevation to which flood w ater is
anticipated to rise during the “B ase Flood.” The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is
depicted on the FIRM to the nearest foot and in the FIS to the nearest 0.1 foot.
D.C hannel: A natural or artificial watercourse of perceptible extent, with definite bed
and banks to confine and conduct continuously or periodically flowing w ater.
E.Flood: The temporary inundation of land by overflow from a river, stream, lake, or
other body of standing w ater. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete
inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal w aters
and/or the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff or surface waters from any
source.
F.Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIR M): The official map on w hich the Federal
Insurance A dministration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the
risk premium zones applicable to the community.
G.Flood Insurance Study: The official report provided by the Federal Insurance
A dministration that includes flood profiles, the Flood B oundary Floodw ay Map, and
the w ater surface elevation of the base flood.
H.Floodw ay: The channel of a river or other w atercourse and the adjacent land areas
that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood w ithout cumulatively
increasing the w ater surface elevation more than one (1’) foot at any point.
I.Floodw ay Fringe: The part of the flood plain w hich is beyond the flood w ay
encroachment lines limiting a designated flood w ay. Such areas w ill include those
portions of the flood plain w hich w ill be inundated but w hich may be developed for
use under land use regulations w ithout material effect upon the flood water carrying
capacity of the flood w ay and the flood w ater levels. Such areas are characterized by
shallow flood depths and low velocities of w ater flow.
J.Flood Protection Elevation (FPE ): A s defined in Idaho Code §46-1021 (7), an
elevation that shall correspond to the elevation of the one percent (1%) percent chance
annual flood B FE, plus any increased flood elevation due to floodway encroachment,
plus any required freeboard. The flood protection elevation for Rexburg, Idaho is
equal to BFE plus one foot (1’) foot of freeboard; the freeboard accounts for any flood
maintained at above thirty-two (32°) degrees Fahrenheit.Flagpole: a structure used for the sole purpose of displaying flags.Flood Light: A lamp that produces up to one thousand, eight hundred (1,800) lumens and isdesigned to flood a well-defined area w ith light. Flood Plain: Those areas designated as ZoneA or A E as show n on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as prepared by NationalFlood Insurance Program.A.A rea of Shallow Flooding: The base flood depths range from one to three (1-3) feet;w here a clearly defined channel does not exist and the path of flooding isunpredictable and indeterminate, and velocity flow may be evident. A O characterizedas sheet flow and AG indicates pounding on the FIRM map.B.A rea of Special Flood Hazard, B ase Flood or 100-Year Flood: The land in theflood plain within a community subject to a one (1%) percent or greater chance offlooding in any given year. D esignation on maps alw ays includes the letter A .C.Base Flood E levation: (BFE)" the computed elevation to which flood w ater isanticipated to rise during the “B ase Flood.” The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) isdepicted on the FIRM to the nearest foot and in the FIS to the nearest 0.1 foot.D.C hannel: A natural or artificial watercourse of perceptible extent, with definite bedand banks to confine and conduct continuously or periodically flowing w ater.E.Flood: The temporary inundation of land by overflow from a river, stream, lake, orother body of standing w ater. A general and temporary condition of partial or completeinundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal w atersand/or the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff or surface waters from anysource.F.Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIR M): The official map on w hich the FederalInsurance A dministration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and therisk premium zones applicable to the community.G.Flood Insurance Study: The official report provided by the Federal InsuranceAdministration that includes flood profiles, the Flood B oundary Floodw ay Map, andthe w ater surface elevation of the base flood.H.Floodw ay: The channel of a river or other w atercourse and the adjacent land areasthat must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood w ithout cumulativelyincreasing the w ater surface elevation more than one (1’) foot at any point.I.Floodw ay Fringe: The part of the flood plain w hich is beyond the flood w ayencroachment lines limiting a designated flood w ay. Such areas w ill include thoseportions of the flood plain w hich w ill be inundated but w hich may be developed foruse under land use regulations w ithout material effect upon the flood water carryingcapacity of the flood w ay and the flood w ater levels. Such areas are characterized by
shallow flood depths and low velocities of w ater flow.
J.Flood Protection Elevation (FPE ): A s defined in Idaho Code §46-1021 (7), an
elevation that shall correspond to the elevation of the one percent (1%) percent chance
annual flood B FE, plus any increased flood elevation due to floodway encroachment,
plus any required freeboard. The flood protection elevation for Rexburg, Idaho is
equal to BFE plus one foot (1’) foot of freeboard; the freeboard accounts for any floodequal to BFE plus one foot (1’) foot of freeboard; the freeboard accounts for any flood
elevation increases due to floodw ay encroachment as show n in the community’s Flood
Insurance Study.
Floor Area, Gross: The sum of the areas of all floors of a building, including any area used
for human occupancy in the basements and attics, as measured from the exterior faces of the
walls. Floor, Lowest: The low est floor of the low est enclosed area (including basement). A n
unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or
storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor,
provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the
applicable non elevation design requirements of this O rdinance. Foot-candle (fc): The
American unit used to measure the total amount of light cast on a surface. For example, a full
moon produces 0.01 foot-candles. Foot-candles are measured w ith a light meter. Footprint:
The area covered by the enclosed area of the structure if perpendicular planes were extended
from all portions of the structure to the ground. Frontage: The length of any one property line
of a premise, which property line abuts a legally accessible street right-of-w ay including streets
and alleys. To constitute frontage, the street or alley must provide access to abutting properties.
For purposes of determining yard requirements on corner lots, all sides of a lot adjacent to
streets shall be considered front yards and yards shall be provided as indicated under “yards” in
this definition section. Fully shielded: The luminaire and its mounting, taken as a w hole,
allow ing no direct light above the horizontal.
SEC TION 4: AME N D MENT “T-U ” of the R exburg Development C ode is
hereby am ended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
T-U
equal to BFE plus one foot (1’) foot of freeboard; the freeboard accounts for any floodelevation increases due to floodw ay encroachment as show n in the community’s FloodInsurance Study.Floor Area, Gross: The sum of the areas of all floors of a building, including any area usedfor human occupancy in the basements and attics, as measured from the exterior faces of thewalls. Floor, Lowest: The low est floor of the low est enclosed area (including basement). A nunfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access orstorage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor,provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of theapplicable non elevation design requirements of this O rdinance. Foot-candle (fc): TheAmerican unit used to measure the total amount of light cast on a surface. For example, a fullmoon produces 0.01 foot-candles. Foot-candles are measured w ith a light meter. Footprint:The area covered by the enclosed area of the structure if perpendicular planes were extendedfrom all portions of the structure to the ground. Frontage: The length of any one property lineof a premise, which property line abuts a legally accessible street right-of-w ay including streetsand alleys. To constitute frontage, the street or alley must provide access to abutting properties.For purposes of determining yard requirements on corner lots, all sides of a lot adjacent tostreets shall be considered front yards and yards shall be provided as indicated under “yards” inthis definition section. Fully shielded: The luminaire and its mounting, taken as a w hole,allow ing no direct light above the horizontal.SEC TION 4: AME N D MENT “T-U ” of the R exburg Development C ode ishereby am ended as follow s:A M E N D M E N TT-U
Temporary Use: A prospective use, intended for a limited duration, generally six (6) months
or less, to be located in a zoning district not permitting such use and not continuing such use or
building. Tow er: A ny structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of
supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio, and similar communication purposes,
including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed tow ers, or monopole tow ers. The term includes
radio and television transmission tow ers, microwave tow ers, common-carrier tow ers, cellular
telephone tow ers, alternative tow er structures, and the like. The term includes the structure and
any support thereto. This term excludes those used exclusively for dispatch communications.
Town Homes: (See Dwellings, Single-family, Attached.) Truck Terminal: Land buildings
used as a relay station for the transfer of a load from one (1) vehicle to another or one (1) party
to another. The terminal cannot be used for permanent or long-term accessory storage for
principal land uses at other locations. The terminal facility may include storage areas for trucks
and buildings or areas for the repair of trucks associated w ith the terminal. Tw in Home: (See
Dwellings, Single-family Attached) U nsuitable Land: Land which the Commission
determines to be unsuitable for subdivision because of periodic flooding, poor drainage,
excessively steep slopes or other features likely to be harmful to the safety and general health
and w elfare of the future residents. U nsuitable land shall not be subdivided unless adequate
methods are utilized to overcome these conditions.
Usable L ot A rea: That portion of a lot usable for or adaptable to the normal uses made of the
property, excluding any areas which may be covered by w ater, excessively steep, or included
in certain types of easements. Utilities: Installation or facilities, underground or overhead,
furnished for use by the public, including but not limited to electricity, gas, steam,
communications, w ater, television, drainage, irrigation, sewage disposal, or flood control,
whether owned and operated by any person, firm, corporation, municipal department, or board
duly authorized by state or municipal regulations. U tility or utilities as used herein may also
refer to such persons, firms, corporations, departments, or boards, as applicable herein. U tility
Yard: Any electrical, gas, steam, communications, w ater, television, drainage, irrigation,
sew age disposal or flood control yard that has equipment exposed. Yards are required to be
screened. If equipment is underground, in a vault or above ground in a building it need not be
screened.
Vacant properties: Vacant properties for this purpose are defined as those that have been
vacant for over a substantial number of years or those that have had buildings or improvements
removed and have been vacant for a substantial number of years.
Temporary Use: A prospective use, intended for a limited duration, generally six (6) monthsor less, to be located in a zoning district not permitting such use and not continuing such use orbuilding. Tow er: A ny structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose ofsupporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio, and similar communication purposes,including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed tow ers, or monopole tow ers. The term includesradio and television transmission tow ers, microwave tow ers, common-carrier tow ers, cellulartelephone tow ers, alternative tow er structures, and the like. The term includes the structure andany support thereto. This term excludes those used exclusively for dispatch communications.Town Homes: (See Dwellings, Single-family, Attached.) Truck Terminal: Land buildingsused as a relay station for the transfer of a load from one (1) vehicle to another or one (1) partyto another. The terminal cannot be used for permanent or long-term accessory storage forprincipal land uses at other locations. The terminal facility may include storage areas for trucksand buildings or areas for the repair of trucks associated w ith the terminal. Tw in Home: (SeeDwellings, Single-family Attached) U nsuitable Land: Land which the Commissiondetermines to be unsuitable for subdivision because of periodic flooding, poor drainage,excessively steep slopes or other features likely to be harmful to the safety and general healthand w elfare of the future residents. U nsuitable land shall not be subdivided unless adequatemethods are utilized to overcome these conditions.Usable L ot A rea: That portion of a lot usable for or adaptable to the normal uses made of theproperty, excluding any areas which may be covered by w ater, excessively steep, or includedin certain types of easements. Utilities: Installation or facilities, underground or overhead,furnished for use by the public, including but not limited to electricity, gas, steam,communications, w ater, television, drainage, irrigation, sewage disposal, or flood control,whether owned and operated by any person, firm, corporation, municipal department, or boardduly authorized by state or municipal regulations. U tility or utilities as used herein may alsorefer to such persons, firms, corporations, departments, or boards, as applicable herein. U tilityYard: Any electrical, gas, steam, communications, w ater, television, drainage, irrigation,sew age disposal or flood control yard that has equipment exposed. Yards are required to bescreened. If equipment is underground, in a vault or above ground in a building it need not bescreened.Vacant properties: Vacant properties for this purpose are defined as those that have beenvacant for over a substantial number of years or those that have had buildings or improvementsremoved and have been vacant for a substantial number of years.
AYE NAY ABSENT A BSTA IN
C ouncil President Jordan Busby
C ouncilmember Robert C hambers
C ouncilmember Tisha Flora
C ouncilmember Colin Erickson
C ouncilmember Mikel Walker
C ouncilmember Bryanna Johnson
PA SSED AN D AD OPTED BY TH E CITY O F REX B U R G COU N CIL JU NE 07, 2023.
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Jerry L Merrill, Rexburg Mayor, City
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D eborah Lovejoy, Rexburg City Clerk,
C ity of Rexburg
AYE NAY ABSENT A BSTA INCouncil President Jordan BusbyCouncilmember Robert C hambersCouncilmember Tisha FloraCouncilmember Colin EricksonCouncilmember Mikel WalkerCouncilmember Bryanna JohnsonPASSED AN D AD OPTED BY TH E CITY O F REX B U R G COU N CIL JU NE 07, 2023.X X X X X X P r e s id in g O ffic e r A t t e s tJerry L Merrill, Rexburg Mayor, Cityof Rexburg D eborah Lovejoy, Rexburg City Clerk,C ity of Rexburg