HomeMy WebLinkAboutSetbacks - August 2023CITY OF REXBURG
ORDINANCE LOT CONFIG/DENSITY/SETBACKS - AUGUST 2023
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City of Rexburg, in the
State of Idaho, as follows:
SECTION 1: AMENDMENT “3.02.080 Exception To Setback
Requirements” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
3.02.080 Exception To Setback Requirements
A.When fifty (50%) percent or more of the lots on the same side of the street have been
built, all buildings erected, established, or rebuilt shall be in conformity with the
averaged setback of such buildings.
1.Parking and maneuvering areas are not included in the calculation of this
exception nor shall these areas be granted an exception to the required front
yard setbacks.
B.The following structures may be erected on or projected into any required setback or
right-of-way:
1.Fences and walls in conformance with the Rexburg City Code and
Ordinances.
2.Landscape elements including trees, shrubs, agricultural crops and other
plants.
3.Necessary appurtenances for utility.
C.Permitted Building Projections with Conditions. The structures listed below may
project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than four (4’) feet, and into a
minimum side yard not more than two (2’) feet.
1.Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural
features.
2.Stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, fireplaces, bays, awnings and
planter boxes or other similar structures.
a.Provided they do not exceed thirty (30”) inches in height from the
natural grade.
b.Provided they are not wider than eight (8’) feet and are generally
parallel to the wall of which they are a part.
c.Uncovered steps or a deck may not extend into the front setback more
than one-third of the required setback.
3.Underground Structures. Underground structures may be projected into any
required setback if the structure is covered by landscaping or grass and does
not raise the grade of the yard by more than two (2’) feet.
a.Public Utility Easements. Building structures shall not encroach in
Public Utility Easements.
4.Carports or Loading Dock. Carports and loading docks are allowed in a
side yard or rear yard, provided that such a structure is not more than one (1)
story in height and twenty-four (24’) feet in length and is entirely open on at
least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary
architectural features.
SECTION 2: AMENDMENT “3.02.90 Screening And Landscaping” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
3.02.90 Screening And Landscaping
The following are minimum standards. Additional landscaping elements may be allowed as per
review by the Zoning Administrator or Designee. Screening and fences within the City shall
be constructed and maintained in conformance with the following standards:
A.Landscaping. Plant material size (minimum), at time of planting:
1.Deciduous trees- Two (2”) inch caliper around the trunk of the tree
2.Evergreen trees- Seven (7’) feet in height from root collar to top of tree crown
3.Shrubs- Five (5) gallon containers
4.Landscaping must be maintained as in its original design and purpose.
B.Buffers. Buffers shall be separate from the city right-of-way and consist of a minimum
five (5') feet wide landscape strip to be planted with ground cover, one (1) deciduous
tree and five (5) shrubs, per thirty (30') lineal feet. (For commercial see subsection
3.04.060.5.c.)
C.Landscape Strip. In all zones, the area between the curb and gutter and the sidewalk
is to be landscaped, per Rexburg Engineering Street Cross Sections, by the adjacent
property owner.
1.Landscaping shall be maintained by the adjacent property owner.
2.Columnar trees shall not be in the landscape strip
3.If applicable, an irrigation system is required and is the responsibility of the
property owner as is the maintenance of the landscaped areas.
4.Mixed Use. Deciduous trees with a minimum caliper of two (2") inches and a
maximum spacing of twenty (20') feet are required in Mixed Use Zones.
5.See Sight Triangle.
D.Parking Areas. (See subsection 3.04.060.A.)
E.Commercial/Industrial Uses. Where a commercial or industrial use adjoins
residential zones, or undeveloped land shown as a residential use on the
Comprehensive Plan, there shall be provided along the abutting property line, a yard
equal in width to that required in the residential zone.
1.The yard shall be planted with a combination of trees, low shrubs, and ground
cover, and/or a suitable fence otherwise in compliance with this ordinance of
sufficient height and density to screen the two parcels, as specified by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
F.High Density Residential Uses.
1.Where a lot in the HDR1 or HRD2 district adjoins a lot (not a right-of-way) in
the LDR or MDR zones or unincorporated and designated as single-family on
the Comprehensive Plan map, a five (5’) feet wide landscaped buffer shall be
provided on said property line. (See A of this subsection for tree and bush
sizes.)
2.When a public street is located between the front lot line of the HDR zone and
a single-family zone, a landscaped buffer seven (7’) feet wide or as required
for front yard setbacks, whichever is greater, shall be constructed and
maintained on the front lot line.
G.Highway 20 Corridor. All development adjacent to the Highway 20 right-of-way
must submit an Infrastructure Plan to the Zoning Administrator or designee to be
approved for design prior to obtaining a building permit.
1.Landscape Buffer. Parcels directly adjacent to the Highway 20 right-of-way
must have buildings buffered with deciduous two (2”) inch caliper trees at
twenty (20’) feet spacing and two (2) shrubs between trees.
2.Commercial Design Standards. Building facades adjacent to Highway 20
right-of-way which meet the requirements of commercial design standards
(including “eyes to the street” requirements) found in section 7.0 may reduce
buffering to deciduous two (2”) inch caliper trees at fifty (50’) feet spacing
and eight (8) shrubs between trees.
3.Setback. A minimum setback of twenty-five (25’) feet is required from any
building to the Highway 20 right-of-way or a one-to-one setback to height
requirement, whichever is greater.
4.Landscaping must be maintained.
H.Open Storage Area. Open storage area in commercial and industrial zones shall be
screened from view of the streets by structures or by a landscaped strip at least seven
(7’) feet in width with plantings that hide the open storage (as approved by the Zoning
Administrator or designee).
1.No front yard storage. Open storage shall not be located within a required
front yard.
I.Utility yards. When utility yards are in zones other than Industrial or adjacent to any
residential zone or commercial zone, then screening is required.
1.The screening required shall consist of a seven (7’) foot tall decorative
masonry wall or otherwise approved privacy fence by the Zoning
Administrator that is set back from the right-of-way seven (7’) feet and at the
property line when not adjacent to the right-of-way.
a.Maintenance. The area between the right-of-way and the wall shall
be landscaped with decorative rock and shall be kept free of weeds.
(1)The area between the right-of-way and the wall shall be
planted with one two (2”) inch caliper deciduous tree and five
5-gallon bushes every thirty (30’) feet.
(2)Trees and bushes required by this section shall be irrigated
with a water drip system.
2.Water tanks are not required to be screened.
3.Pumps and other equipment associated with water tanks will be in below-
grade vaults, in buildings or shall be screened as utility yards.
SECTION 3: AMENDMENT “3.02.160 Sidewalks” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
3.02.160 Sidewalks
A.In all zones, all buildings erected, established, or rebuilt shall be required to place
sidewalks at the location indicated inper the current City Engineering Standards,
where conditions permit. (See Appendix.B.)
1.Exempt in Transitional Agriculture (TAG) and Rural Residential 1 (RR1)
zones.
B.Mixed Use. Sidewalks parallel to any city street within a Mixed Use (MU) zone shall
be a minimum of eight (8') feet wide.
C.Sidewalk Access. Projects located within Medium Density Residential (MDR), High
Density Residential (HDR) or Mixed Use (MU) zones are required to demonstrate
sidewalk access to the BYU-I campus and to the nearest Substantial Commercial
Cluster (See definition in Chapter 2).
D.Parking Lots.
1.Sidewalks. The sidewalk shall be no less than six (6') feet wide where parked
vehicles overhang the sidewalk.
2.Drainage. Parking lots shall provide adequate drainage which shall not run
across or cover a public sidewalk.
E.When a fence is placed adjacent to a public sidewalk in residential zones and no
driveway access exists, a one (1') foot landscape strip shall be maintained between the
standard sidewalk and the fence.
1.Exempt in Mixed Use (MU)
SECTION 4: AMENDMENT “3.04.060 Parking Area Screening And
Safety” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
3.04.060 Parking Area Screening And Safety
A.Screening for Parking Areas. Parking must be screened from public or private right-
of-way and other residential uses and from the adjoining streets to minimize the visual
impact of off-street parking. Fences, hedges, berms and landscaping can be used to
screen parking areas.
1.Large Parking Lots. When large parking lots are necessary, increase the
landscaping to screen the lot and divide the lot into smaller components.
Significant landscape islands must be provided in the interior of large lots
(over fifty (50) parking spaces). These may double as snow storage areas in
winter months.
2.Front Yard Berm Buffer. Parking lots in front yard setbacks shall be
buffered with minimum ten (10’) feet wide, two (2’) feet high landscape berm
planted with bushes and trees.
3.Side and Rear Yard Buffer. Buffers for parking areas shall consist of a
minimum five (5’) feet wide landscape strip to be planted with ground cover,
one (1) deciduous tree and five (5) shrubs, per thirty (30’) lineal feet.
a.A six (6') tall vinyl or masonry fence may be substituted for the
landscape buffer, but not in front yards or front setbacks.
b.Property owners may receive an easement in-lieu of this buffer. This
easement will need to provide connectivity between parking lots and,
depending on size, may require landscape islands to be placed.
4.Landscaping and Snow Storage. Parking areas of four (4) or more vehicles
shall dedicate ten (10%) percent of the parking area to landscaping and snow
storage. The landscaping may be interior or may be peripheral and shall
include groundcover and trees.
5.Parking Areas and Existing Uses.
a.Required Buffer.
(1)The buffer shall consist of a minimum five (5’) feet wide
landscaped strip to be planted with one (1) tree and five (5)
shrubs per thirty (30’) lineal feet. (See subsection 3.02.100.)
(2)A six (6’) feet high vinyl or masonry fence may be substituted
for the landscape buffer, but not in the front yard or front yard
setbacks. (See subsection 3.02.1100.)
b.The buffer described in subsection 3.04.060.A.5.a shall be provided
between parking areas for more than five (5) vehicles and existing
residential uses, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and other
institutions for long-term human care.
c.Commercial Parking Areas. Commercial parking lots shall be
separated from the city right-of-way with a minimum ten (10’) feet
wide buffer with the required landscape trees and bushes as described
in subsection 3.04.060.A.5a.
B.Safety. Parking spaces along the outer boundary of a parking lot shall be contained by
high-back curbing or a bumper rail so placed to prevent a vehicle from extending over
an adjacent property.
1.Wheel Stops. Wheel stops should be a minimum of four (4”) inches in height
and width and six (6’) feet in length, and should be firmly attached to the
ground. Placement should be a minimum of eighteen (18”) inches from
property line.
C.Sidewalks, no less than five (5’) feet in width, (six (6’) feet in width where vehicle
overhang will occur), along facades abutting public parking areas.
1.Drainage. Parking spaces shall be provided with adequate drainage which
shall not run across a public sidewalk.
2.Sidewalk Access: MDR, HDR. Housing projects made up of twelve (12) or
more units will be required to demonstrate sidewalk access to the BYUI
campus and to the nearest Substantial Commercial Cluster.
D.Lighting. All lighting for parking areas shall be directed and, when necessary,
shielded so as not to produce direct glare on adjacent properties, and shall comply with
the city’s 3.6 Lighting Standards.
E.Parking Area Rules per Zone:
1.Parking in Residential Zones. (See subsection 4.00.060.)
2.Connectivity: MU, CBC, RBC, LI, PF, RBD. When possible, connectivity
through parking lots of adjacent properties is required.
3.(RBD) – RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
a.Parking areas within the RBD zone are to be used by occupants of the
property and customers of the property, and are not to be used by
employees or customers of businesses that may be located in nearby
business or commercial areas.
b.RBD corner lots shall be allowed to petition for parking in side yards
provided any such parking shall be buffered visually and for sound
from public rights-of-way.
4.(UD) UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
a.Permissible Lot Coverage. In a UD zone, all buildings and
structures, inclusive of parking lots, shall not cover more than sixty
(60%) percent of the lot or parcel of land upon which they are placed.
SECTION 5: AMENDMENT “4.00.030 Sidewalks” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.00.030 Sidewalks
In all Residential Zones, all building erected, established, or rebuilt shall be required to place
sidewalks at the location indicated in the City Engineering Standards.
SECTION 6: AMENDMENT “4.01.010 Purposes And Objectives” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.010 Purposes And Objectives
The RR1 Zone is established to provide rural residential zoning for the development and
protection of single familystable country neighborhoods. This area is compatible with detached
single-family dwellings, ample off-street parking with landscaped lawns, low building heights,
low traffic volumes, and low nuisance potential reflecting a rural isolated atmosphere.
SECTION 7: AMENDMENT “4.01.030 Lot Area” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.030 Lot Area
The area of any lot or parcel of land in the RR1 zone is one (1) acre to five (5) acres.
SECTION 8: AMENDMENT “4.01.040 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.040 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the RR1 zone is one hundred fifty (150’) feet.
SECTION 9: AMENDMENT “4.01.050 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.050 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the RR1 zone is one-hundred fifty (150’) feet.
SECTION 10: AMENDMENT “4.01.060 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.060 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the RR1 zone shall abut a public street for a distance of thirty (30’)
feet on a line parallel to the centerline of the street or along the circumference of a cul-de-sac
improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end, which does not have a cul-de-sac
improved to City standards, shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
SECTION 11: AMENDMENT “4.01.070 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.070 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the RR1 zone.
A.Maximum Density. The density shall not exceed oneOne (1) single-family dwelling
unit per one (1) acre. may be placed on a lot or parcel of land in the RR1 zone.
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is one (1) acre.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is one-hundred fifty (150') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is one-hundred fifty (150') feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-
five (35') feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than fifty (50%) percent of the
area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one-hundred (100%) of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least fifty (50%) percent of the area of the lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is forty (40') feet from right-
of-way.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is thirty (30') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is ten (10') feet.
F.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure is thirty (30') feet, measured
at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
G.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
SECTION 12: AMENDMENT “4.01.080 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.080 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the RR1 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the RR1 zone shall have a minimum front yard of at
least forty (40’) feet from the front property line or seventy (70’) feet from the
centerline of the road, whichever is greater.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be thirty(30’) feet.
C.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the RR1 zone shall have a side yard of not
less than ten (10’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every (1’) foot of building
height, whichever is greater.
D.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.B.)
SECTION 13: AMENDMENT “4.01.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.090 Building Height
No lot or parcel of land in the RR1 zone shall have a building or structure, which exceeds a
maximum height of twenty-five (25’) feet, measured at the top of building’s horizontal wall.
SECTION 14: AMENDMENT “4.01.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
Building Coverage. In an RR1 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings and
structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more than fifty
(50%) percent of the lot or parcel of land.
SECTION 15: AMENDMENT “4.01.110 Parking, Loading And Access” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.110 Parking, Loading And Access
(See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
A.Direct Access Restricted Roads. The Madison County Commission together with
the Rexburg City Council shall designate certain roads and streets located within the
City of Rexburg’s Impact Area as Direct Access Restricted Roads.
1.No lot or parcel of ground adjoining such designated roads or streets shall
have direct access to such road without the prior approval of the Rexburg
Planning and Zoning Commission.
2.Access to and from said lots or parcels shall be by roads, streets or frontage
roads, which have been approved by the Rexburg Planning and Zoning
Commission.
3.Said lots or parcels shall comply with the following requirements:
a.Reverse Frontage. Such lots shall reverse frontage on the designated
direct accesses restricted road.
b.Buffering. Such lots shall be buffered from the direct access restricted
road by any effective combination of the following: lot depth, earth
berms, vegetation, walls or fences, and structural sound proofing.
c.Minimum Lot Depth. The minimum lot depth shall be two-hundred
(200’) feet except where the use of berms, vegetation and structures
can be demonstrated to constitute an effective buffer for a dwelling on
a lot less than two hundred (200’) feet in depth.
d.Existing Trees. Whenever practical, existing roadside trees shall be
saved and used in the arterial buffer.
e.Maintenance. Infrastructure Plans, subdivision requirements, and
annexation and development agreements, shall include provision for
installation and continued maintenance of all buffers and compliance
with all city and county ordinances applicable within the city impact
area.
B.Curb and Gutter. Installation of curb and gutter or a drainage facility must be
approved in advance by the City Engineer.
C.The City of Rexburg right-of-way width is dictated by City Engineering Standards.
SECTION 16: AMENDMENT “4.01.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.01.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Setbacks and Right-of-Way Exceptions (See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.0980.,
4.00.0010.)
C.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060)
D.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.1230.)
E.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.1010.)
F.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.1090.F.)
G.The City of Rexburg right-of-way width is dictated by City Engineering Standards.
H.Refer to Section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
I.Refer to Sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
SECTION 17: AMENDMENT “4.02.010 Purposes And Objectives” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.010 Purposes And Objectives
The RR2 Zone is established to provide rural residential zoning for the development and
protection of stable country single family neighborhoods. Conditional Uses in this area shall be
compatible with detached single-family dwellings, ample off-street parking with landscaped
lawns, low building heights, low traffic volumes, and low nuisance potential reflecting a rural
isolated atmosphere. This zoning may be applied in areas where traffic flow is limited primarily
to local area residents and where the expansion of transportation to areas adjacent to the zone is
not anticipated.
SECTION 18: AMENDMENT “4.02.030 Lot Area” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.030 Lot Area
The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the RR2 zone is ½ acre (21,780 sq. ft.).
SECTION 19: AMENDMENT “4.02.040 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.040 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the RR2 zone is one hundred twenty (120’) feet.
SECTION 20: AMENDMENT “4.02.050 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.050 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the RR2 zone is one hundred forty (140’) feet.
SECTION 21: AMENDMENT “4.02.060 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.060 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the RR2 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
thirty (30’) feet, on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the circumference of a
cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does not have a cul-de-
sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
SECTION 22: AMENDMENT “4.02.070 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.070 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the RR2 zone:
A.One (1) single-family dwelling may be placed on a lot or parcel of land in the RR2
zone.
B.Maximum Density. The density shall not exceed one (2) dwelling units per one (1)
acre.
C.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is one-half (½) acre.
D.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is one-hundred twenty (120’) feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is one-hundred forty (140’) feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-
five (35’) feet.
E.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings and
structures and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than seventy (70%)
percent of the area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall
not cover more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%)
percent of a rear yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1)
side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
F.Setback Requirements
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is twenty-five (25’) feet
from right-of-way.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum depth of a rear yard setback is twenty-five (25’)
feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6’) feet.
4.Projections.
a.Side Yard Projections. No projection is allowed within a side yard
setback.
b.Box, Bow or Bay Windows. Box, Bow or Bay Windows, that are
not wider than eight (8’) feet, may project up to one (1’) foot in a front
setback and up to two (2’) feet in a rear setback but shall not project
into a side yard.
G.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure is thirty (30') feet, measured
at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
H.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
SECTION 23: AMENDMENT “4.02.080 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.080 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the RR2 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the RR2 zone shall have a minimum front yard of at
least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
C.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the RR2 zone shall have a side yard of at least
six (6’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every (1’) foot of building height,
whichever is greater.
D.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 24: AMENDMENT “4.02.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.090 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the RR2 zone shall have a building or structure which
exceeds a maximum height of twenty-five (25’) feet, measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.Accessory Buildings. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
SECTION 25: AMENDMENT “4.02.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures
(including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more than seventy
(70%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
C.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and one
hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
SECTION 26: AMENDMENT “4.02.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.02.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Setbacks and Right-of-Way Exceptions (See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.0890.,
4.00.010.)
C.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
D.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.1010.)
E.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.1320.)
F.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.1090.F.)
G.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
H.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
SECTION 27: AMENDMENT “4.03.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.030 Lot Width
Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR1 zone shall have a width of no less than eighty (80’)
feet.
SECTION 28: AMENDMENT “4.03.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.040 Lot Depth
Each lot or parcel of land shall have a minimum of sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 29: AMENDMENT “4.03.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR1 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance
of thirty-five (35’) feet, on a line parallel to the centerline of the street or along the
circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end, which does
not have a cul-de-sac improved to City standards, shall not be counted in meeting this
requirement. Private drives are allowed as per review by the Zoning Administrator or
Designee.
SECTION 30: AMENDMENT “4.03.060 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.060 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the LDR1 zone.
A.Maximum Density. The density shall not exceed four (4) single-family dwelling units
per one (1) acre.
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is ten thousand eight hundred ninety
(10,890 sq. ft.) square feet.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is eighty (80’) feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60’) feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-
five (35') feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than seventy (70%) percent of
the area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one-hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of the lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is twenty-five (25') feet
from right-of-way.
a.Exception. If there is a landscape strip of at least seven (7') feet, the
front yard setback may be reduced to twenty (20') feet from right-of-
way.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty-five (25') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet.
4.Projections.
a.Side Yard Projections. No projection is allowed within a side yard
setback.
b.Box, Bow or Bay Windows. Box, Bow or Bay Windows, that are
not wider than eight (8’) feet, may project up to one (1’) foot in a front
setback and up to two (2’) feet in a rear setback but shall not project
into a side yard.
F.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure is thirty (30') feet, measured
at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
G.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 31: AMENDMENT “4.03.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the LDR1 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the LDR1 zone shall have a minimum front yard of
at least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Exception: When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a boulevard strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to twenty
(20’) feet from right-of-way.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty-five (25’) feet.
C.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR1 zone shall have a side yard of at
least seven and one-half (7 1/2’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every (1’) foot of
building height, whichever is greater.
D.Accessory Building Setbacks. (See subsection 3.02.070.B.)
SECTION 32: AMENDMENT “4.03.080 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.080 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the LDR1 zone shall have a building or structure, which
exceeds a maximum height of thirty (30’) feet, measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
SECTION 33: AMENDMENT “4.03.090 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.090 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an LDR1 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than seventy (70%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
C.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and one
hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
SECTION 34: AMENDMENT “4.03.110 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.03.110 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Setbacks and Right-of-Way Exceptions (See subsections 3.02.050, 3.02.080 and
4.00.010.)
C.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
D.Parking, Loading and Access (See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
E.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.120.)
F.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.100.)
G.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.090.F.)
H.Planned Unit Development. (See subsection 10.06.010.)
I.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
J.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
SECTION 35: AMENDMENT “4.04.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.030 Lot Width
A.The minimum lot width in the LDR2 zone is fifty (50’) feet.
B.A twin home minimum lot width is sixty (60’) feet (combined for both lots).
SECTION 36: AMENDMENT “4.04.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.040 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the LDR2 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 37: AMENDMENT “4.04.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR2 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance
of twenty (20’) feet, on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the circumference
of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does not have a cul-
de-sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this requirement. Private
Drives are allowed as per review by the Zoning Administrator or Designee.
SECTION 38: AMENDMENT “4.04.060 Lot Configuration Density” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.060 Lot Configuration Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the LDR2 zone:
A.Maximum Density. The density shall not exceed six (6) single-family dwelling units
per one (1) acre.
1.The maximum density is six (6) dwelling units per one (1) acre. areas.
2.Consolidation of density may be achieved through an approved Planned Unit
Development or with designated open-space areas.
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is seven thousand two hundred sixty (7,260
sq. ft.) square feet.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is sixty (60') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60’) feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24’) feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than seventy (70%) percent of
the area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is twenty-five (25’) feet
from right-of-way.
a.Exception. When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a
landscape strip of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may
be reduced to twenty (20’) feet from right-of-way.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty (20’) feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6’) feet.
4.Projections.
a.Side Yard Projections. No projection is allowed within a side yard
setback.
b.Box, Bow or Bay Windows. Box, Bow or Bay Windows, that are
not wider than eight (8’) feet, may project up to one (1’) foot in a front
setback and up to two (2’) feet in a rear setback but shall not project
into a side yard.
F.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure shall be thirty (30') feet,
measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
G.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
SECTION 39: AMENDMENT “4.04.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the LDR2 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the LDR1 zone shall have a minimum front yard of
at least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Exception: When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a boulevard strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to twenty
(20’) feet from right-of-way.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
C.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR2 zone shall have a side yard of at
least five (5’) feet.
D.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 40: AMENDMENT “4.04.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way
Exceptions” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way Exceptions
(See subsections 3.02.050, 3.02.090, 4.00.030.)
A.Side-Yard Projections. No projection is allowed in a required side yard.
B.Box or Bay Windows. Box or Bay Windows provided they are not wider than eight
(8’) feet may be projected up to one (1’) foot in a front yard and up to two (2’) feet in a
rear yard. shall not project into a side yard.
SECTION 41: AMENDMENT “4.04.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.090 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the LDR2 zone shall have a building or structure, which
exceeds a maximum height of thirty (30’) feet, measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
SECTION 42: AMENDMENT “4.04.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an LDR2 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than seventy (70%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping.
1.At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained in
landscaping.
C.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and one
hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
SECTION 43: AMENDMENT “4.04.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.04.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots(See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
C.Parking, Loading and Access (See Section 3.4, and subsection 4.00.060.)
D.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.120.)
E.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.100.)
F.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.090.F.)
G.Planned Unit Development. (See subsection 10.06.010.)
H.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
I.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
SECTION 44: AMENDMENT “4.05.010 Purposes And Objectives” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.010 Purposes And Objectives
The LDR3 zone is established to protect stable neighborhoods of detached single-family
dwellings on smaller lots. The conditional uses allowed in this district shall be compatible with
single-family homes on landscaped lawns, low building heights, predominantly off-street
parking, low traffic volumes, and low nuisance potential.
SECTION 45: AMENDMENT “4.05.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.030 Lot Width
A.Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR3 zone, except corner lots, shall have a width of
not less than fifty (50’) feet.
B.A Twin Home minimum width is sixty (60’) feet (combined for both lots).
SECTION 46: AMENDMENT “4.05.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.040 Lot Depth
Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR3 zone, except corner lots, shall have a depth of not less
than sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 47: AMENDMENT “4.05.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR3 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance
of twenty (20’) feet, on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the circumference
of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end, which does not have a
cul-de-sac improved to City standards, shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
Private Drives are allowed as per review by the Zoning Administrator.
SECTION 48: AMENDMENT “4.05.060 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.060 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot of parcel of land in the LDR3 zone.
A.Maximum Density. The maximum density shall not exceed is ten (10) dwelling units per one
(1) acre.
1.Consolidation of density may be achieved through an approved Planned Unit
Development or designated open-space areas.
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is four thousand three hundred fifty six (4,356 sq.
ft.) square feet.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is sixty (60') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60') feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of twenty-four
(24') feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures and
impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than seventy (70%) percent of the area of
the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more than
forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and
one-hundred (100%) of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of the lot shall be maintained in
landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is twenty-five (25') feet from right-
of-way.
a.Exception. When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a landscape strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to twenty
(20’) feet from right-of-way.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty (20') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet.
4.Projections.
a.Side Yard Projections. No projection is allowed in a side yard setback.
b.Box, Bow or Bay Windows. Box, Bow or Bay Windows, that are not wider
than eight (8’) feet, may project up to one (1’) foot in a front setback and up to
two (2’) feet in a rear setback but shall not project into a side yard.
F.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure is thirty (30') feet, measured at the
top of the building's horizontal wall.
G.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
SECTION 49: AMENDMENT “4.05.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the LDR3 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the LDR3 zone shall have a minimum front yard of
at least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Exception: When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a boulevard strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to twenty
(20’) feet from right-of-way.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
C.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the LDR3 zone shall have a side yard of at
least five (5’) feet.
D.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 50: AMENDMENT “4.05.090 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way
Exceptions” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.090 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way Exceptions
(See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.090., 4.00.030.)
A.Side-Yard Projections. No projections are allowed in a required side yard.
B.Box or Bay Windows. Box or Bay Windows provided they are not wider than eight
(8’) feet may project up to one (1’) foot in a front yard and up to two (2’) feet in a rear
yard.
SECTION 51: AMENDMENT “4.05.100 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.100 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the LDR3 zone shall have a building or structure which
exceeds a maximum height of thirty (30’) feet, measured at the top of the building’s
horizontal wall.
B.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
SECTION 52: AMENDMENT “4.05.110 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.05.110 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an LDR3 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than seventy (70%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
C.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and one
hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
SECTION 53: AMENDMENT “4.06.010 Purposes And Objectives” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.010 Purposes And Objectives
The MDR1 zone is established to protect stable neighborhoods of detached single-family
dwellings on smaller lots and multi-family housing. Restoration or rehabilitation of older
homes in this district shall be encouraged. Conditional uses shall be compatible with an
atmosphere of low building heights, low traffic volumes, ample off-street parking, and low
nuisance potentials at a higher density than LDR zones.
SECTION 54: AMENDMENT “4.06.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.030 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the MDR1 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
A.Exception. A single-dwelling unit has a minimum lot width of fifty (50’) feet.
SECTION 55: AMENDMENT “4.06.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.040 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the MDR1 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 56: AMENDMENT “4.06.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the MDR1 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance
Each lot or parcel of land in the MDR1 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance
of twenty-four (24’) feet, on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the
circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does
not have a cul-de-sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this
requirement. Private Drives are allowed as per review by the Zoning Administrator or
Designee.
SECTION 57: AMENDMENT “4.06.060 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.060 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the MDR1 zone:
A.Maximum Density. The maximum density shall not exceed is sixteen (16) dwelling units per
one (1) acre.
1.Consolidation of density may be achieved through an approved Planned Unit
Development or designated open-space areas.
B.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is sixty (60') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60') feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of twenty-four
(24') feet.
C.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures and
impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than eighty (80%) percent of the area of the
lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more than
forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and one
hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
D.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is twenty-five (25’) feet from right-
of-way.
a.Exception. When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a landscape strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to twenty
(20’) feet from right-of-way.
b.Exception. If all parking spaces are located behind the building, the front yard
setback may be reduced to fifteen (15') feet.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty (20') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet or six (6") inches per
one (1') foot of building height, whichever is greater.
4.Building Height.
a.The maximum height of any building or structure shall be forty (40') feet,
measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
b.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070)
SECTION 58: AMENDMENT “4.06.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the MDR1 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the MDR1 zone shall have a minimum front yard of
at least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Reduced Front Yard Setback. When the street upon which the parcel fronts
has a boulevard strip of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be
reduced to twenty (20’) feet from right-of-way.
2.Reduced Front Yard Setback. If all parking spaces are located behind the
building, the front yard setback may be reduced to fifteen (15’) feet.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
C.Side Yard.
1.Each lot or parcel of land in the MDR1 zone shall have a side yard of at least
six (6’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every (1’) foot of building height,
whichever is greater.
2.Reduced Side Yard Setback. A setback of ten (10’) feet shall be allowed
within side yards that abut other MDR zones, HDR zones, Commercial zones,
or Mixed-Use zones, regardless of building height.
D.Pedestrian Emphasis District Setbacks. Setbacks are decreased as per Chapter 9,
Pedestrian Emphasis District. (See section 9.01.040.)
E.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 59: AMENDMENT “4.06.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way
Exceptions” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way Exceptions
(See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.090., 4.00.030.)
SECTION 60: AMENDMENT “4.06.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.090 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the MDR1 zone shall have a building or structure, which
exceeds a maximum height of forty (40’) feet measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.LDR. If the development is adjacent to a Low Density Residential Zone (LDR), the
maximum building height (for buildings adjacent to the LDR zone) shall be no greater
than thirty (30’) feet.
C.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
D.Gables and dormers are not included in height calculations unless their addition raises
the overall peak height.
SECTION 61: AMENDMENT “4.06.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an MDR1 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than seventy (70%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping. At least thirty (30%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
C.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1)
side yard.
SECTION 62: AMENDMENT “4.06.110 Parking, Loading And Access” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.110 Parking, Loading And Access
(See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C).
SECTION 63: AMENDMENT “4.06.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.06.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
C.Parking, Loading and Access (See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
D.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.130.)
E.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.110.)
F.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.100.F.)
G.Pedestrian Emphasis District Setbacks.Setbacks are decreased as per Chapter 9,
Pedestrian Emphasis District.(See section 9.01.040.)
H.Residential Design Standards (See subsection 4.00.050.)
I.Planned Unit Development. (See subsection 10.06.010.)
J.Lighting Standards are applicable as described in section 3.6.
K.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
L.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
M.Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C.)
SECTION 64: AMENDMENT “4.07.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.030 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the MDR2 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 65: AMENDMENT “4.07.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.040 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the MDR2 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 66: AMENDMENT “4.07.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the MDR 2 zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance
of twenty-four (24’) feet, on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the
circumference of a cul-de-sac approved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does
not have a cul-de-sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this
requirement. Private Drives are allowed as per review by the Zoning Administrator or
Designee.
SECTION 67: AMENDMENT “4.07.060 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.060 Lot Configuration And Density
A.The maximum density is twenty (20) dwelling units per one (1) acre.
1.Consolidation of density may be achieved through an approved Planned Unit
Development or designated open-space areas.
B.
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the MDR2 zone:
A.Maximum Density. The maximum density is twenty (20) dwelling units per one (1)
acre.
1.Consolidation of density may be achieved through an approved Planned Unit
Development or designated open-space areas.
B.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is sixty (60’) feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60’) feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24’) feet.
4.Permissible Lot Coverage.
a.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or
structures and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than eighty
(80%) percent of the area of the lot.
(1)Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not
cover more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty
(50%) percent of a rear yard, and one hundred (100%)
percent of one (1) side yard.
b.Landscaping. At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of the lot
shall be maintained in landscaping.
C.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is twenty-five (25’) feet
from right-of-way.
a.Front Yard Reduced Setback. When the street upon which the
parcel fronts has a landscape strip of at least seven (7’) feet, the front
yard setback may be reduced to twenty (20’) feet from right-of-way.
b.Reduced Setback for Parking. If all parking spaces are located
behind the building, the front yard setback may be reduced to fifteen
(15') feet.
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty (20’) feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet or six (6")
inches per one (1') foot of building height, whichever is greater.
a.Side Yard Reduced Setback. A setback of ten (10’) feet shall be
allowed within side yards that abut other MDR zones, HDR zones,
Commercial zones, or Mixed-Use zones, regardless of building
height.
D.Building Height. The maximum height of any building or structure shall be forty (40')
feet, measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
E.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
SECTION 68: AMENDMENT “4.07.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the MDR2 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the MDR2 zone shall have a minimum front yard of
at least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Front Yard Reduced Setback. When the street upon which the parcel fronts
has a boulevard strip of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be
reduced to twenty (20’) feet from right-of-way.
2.Reduced Setback for Parking. The Planning and Zoning Commission may
allow a reduction of the front yard setback to fifteen (15’) feet if all parking
spaces are located behind the building.
B.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
C.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the MDR2 zone shall have a side yard of not
less than six (6’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every foot of building height,
whichever is greater.
1.Side Yard Reduced Setback. A setback of ten (10’) feet shall be allowed
within side yards that abut other MDR zones, HDR zones, Commercial zones,
or Mixed-Use zones, regardless of building height.
D.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 69: AMENDMENT “4.07.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way
Exceptions” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way Exceptions
(See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.090., 4.00.030.)
SECTION 70: AMENDMENT “4.07.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.090 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the MDR2 zone shall have a building or structure, which
exceeds a maximum height of forty (40’) feet, measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.LDR. If the development is adjacent to a Low Density Residential Zone (LDR), the
maximum building height (for buildings adjacent to the LDR zone) shall be no greater
than thirty (30’) feet.
C.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
D.Gables and dormers are not included in the height calculation unless their addition
raises the overall peak height of the building.
SECTION 71: AMENDMENT “4.07.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an MDR2 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than eighty (80%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping. At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
C.Impervious Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a rear yard, and one
hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
SECTION 72: AMENDMENT “4.07.110 Parking, Loading And Access” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.110 Parking, Loading And Access
(See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C.)
SECTION 73: AMENDMENT “4.07.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.07.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
C.Parking, Loading and Access (See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
D.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.130.)
E.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.110.)
F.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.100.F.)
G.Residential Design Standards (See subsection 4.00.050.)
H.Planned Unit Development. (See subsection 10.06.010.)
I.Lighting Standards are applicable as described in section 3.6.
J.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
K.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
L.Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C.)
SECTION 74: AMENDMENT “4.08.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.030 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the HDR1 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
The minimum lot width in the HDR1 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 75: AMENDMENT “4.08.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.040 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the HDR1 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 76: AMENDMENT “4.08.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the HDR2 zone shall abut a public street for a distance of twenty-
four (24’) feet on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the circumference of a
cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end, which does not have a cul-de-
sac improved to City standards, shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
SECTION 77: AMENDMENT “4.08.060 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.060 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the HDR1 zone:
A.Maximum Density. The maximum density shall not exceed is thirty (30) dwelling
units per one (1) acre.
1. For Dormitory or Congregate Residential uses, regardless of actual number of
dwellings, the density shall not exceed one-hundred-eighty (180) individuals
per acre.
2.PED. The Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED) density is regulated by the
University, the adopted Building Code, and any requirements imposed as part
of the required CUP. (See section 9.1.)
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is one-half (½) acre.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is one-hundred-eighty (180') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60') feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24') feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than eighty (80%) percent of
the area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of any lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is ten (10’) feet from right-
of-way and a landscape strip of at least seven (7') feet must be present.
a.Sight Triangle. (See subsection 3.02.05)
b.Parking. (See section 3.4)
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty (20') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet or six (6")
inches per one (1') foot of building height, whichever is greater.
4.Projections.
a.Underground Parking Structures. Underground parking structures
may be projected into any required setback if the structure is covered
by landscaping or grass and does not raise the grade of the yard by
more than two (2') feet.
F.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure shall be fifty-five (55') feet,
measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
2.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060)
SECTION 78: AMENDMENT “4.08.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the HDR1 zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the HDR1 zone shall have a minimum front yard of
at least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Exception: When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a boulevard strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to twenty
(20’) feet from right-of-way.
B.Parking Lot. If a boulevard strip is present, the front yard setback can be reduced to
ten (10’) feet for a parking lot.
C.Rear Yard. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
D.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the HDR1 zone shall have a side yard of at
least six (6’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every (1’) foot of building height,
whichever is greater.
1.Exception: A setback of ten (10’) feet shall be allowed within side yards that
abut other HDR zones, MDR zones, Commercial zones, or Mixed-Use zones,
regardless of building height.
E.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 79: AMENDMENT “4.08.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Ways” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Ways
(See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.090., 4.00.030.)
Underground Parking Structures. Underground parking structures may be projected into
any required setback if the structure is covered by landscaping or grass and does not raise the
grade of the yard by more than two (2’) feet.
SECTION 80: AMENDMENT “4.08.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.090 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the HDR1 zone shall have a building or structure, which
exceeds a maximum height of fifty-five (55’) feet, measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.An unroofed and unenclosed rooftop terrace, an enclosed stairwell, or elevator
providing access to the roof, shall not be included in the measurement of total building
height.
C.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
D.Adjacent zones. Buildings or portions of buildings within fifty (50’) feet of a
residential zone other than HDR1 and HDR2 shall be limited to thirty-five (35’) feet.
SECTION 81: AMENDMENT “4.08.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an HDR1 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than eighty (80%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping.
1.At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained in
landscaping.
2.On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more than forty (40%)
percent of a front yard and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
SECTION 82: AMENDMENT “4.08.110 Parking, Loading And Access” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.110 Parking, Loading And Access
(See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C..)
SECTION 83: AMENDMENT “4.08.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.08.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots(See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
C.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.120.)
D.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.100.)
E.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.090.F.)
F.Buffers. (See subsection 3.02.100.)
G.Residential Design Standards (See subsection 4.00.050.)
H.Pedestrian Emphasis District (See section 9.1.)
I.Lighting Standards are applicable as described in section 3.6.
J.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
K.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
L.Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C.)
M.Parking, Loading and Access (See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
SECTION 84: AMENDMENT “4.09.030 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.030 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the HDR2 zone is two hundred (200’) feet.
SECTION 85: AMENDMENT “4.09.040 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.040 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the HDR2 zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 86: AMENDMENT “4.09.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the HDR2 zone shall abut a public street for a distance of twenty-
four (24’) feet on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the circumference of a
cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end, which does not have a cul-de-
sac improved to City standards, shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
SECTION 87: AMENDMENT “4.09.060 Lot Configuration And Density”
of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.060 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the HDR2 zone:
A.Maximum Density. The maximum density shall not exceed is forty-two (42) units per
one (1) acre.
1.For Dormitory or Congregate Residential uses, regardless of actual number of
dwellings, the density shall not exceed two-hundred-fifty-two (252)
individuals per acre.
2.The Pedestrian Emphasis District (PED) density is regulated by the
University, the adopted Building Code, and any requirements imposed as part
of the required CUP. (See section 9.1.)
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is one-half (½) acre.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is one-hundred-eighty (180') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60') feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24') feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than eighty (80%) percent of
the area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of any lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is ten (10’) feet from right-
of-way and a landscape strip of at least seven (7') feet must be present.
a.Sight Triangle. (See subsection 3.02.05)
b.Parking. (See section 3.4)
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is twenty (20') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet or six (6")
inches per one (1') foot of building height, whichever is greater.
4.Projections.
a.Underground Parking Structures. Underground parking structures
may be projected into any required setback if the structure is covered
by landscaping or grass and does not raise the grade of the yard by
more than two (2') feet.
F.Building Height.
1.The maximum height of any building or structure shall be fifty-five (55') feet,
measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
2.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060)
SECTION 88: AMENDMENT “4.09.070 Yard Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.070 Yard Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the HDR2 zone:
A.Front. Each lot or parcel in the HDR2 zone shall have a minimum front yard of at
least twenty-five (25’) feet from right-of-way.
1.Exception: When the street upon which the parcel fronts has a boulevard strip
of at least seven (7’) feet, the front yard setback may be reduced to ten (20’)
feet from right-of-way.
B.Parking Lot. If a boulevard strip is present, the front yard setback can be reduced to
twenty (20’) for a parking lot.
C.Rear. The minimum depth of a rear yard shall be twenty (20’) feet.
D.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the HDR2 zone shall have a side yard of at
least six (6’) feet or six (6”) inches of setback for every (1’) foot of building height,
whichever isgreater.
1.Exception: A setback of ten (10’) feet shall be allowed within side yards that
abut other HDR zones, MDR zones, Commercial zones, or Mixed-Use zones,
regardless of building height.
E.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.B.)
SECTION 89: AMENDMENT “4.09.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way
Exceptions” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.080 Setbacks And Rights-Of-Way Exceptions
(See subsections 3.02.050., 3.02.090., 4.00.030.)
Underground Parking Structures. Underground parking structures may be projected into
any required setback if the structure is covered by landscaping or grass and does not raise the
grade of the yard by more than two (2’) feet.
SECTION 90: AMENDMENT “4.09.090 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.090 Building Height
A.No lot or parcel of land in the HDR2 zone shall have a building or structure, which
exceeds a maximum height of fifty-five (55’) feet, measured at the top of building’s
horizontal wall.
B.An unroofed and unenclosed rooftop terrace, an enclosed stairwell, or elevator
providing access to the roof, shall not be included in the measurement of total building
height.
C.Adjacent zones. Buildings or portions of buildings within fifty (50’) feet of a
residential zone other than HDR1 and HDR2 shall be limited to thirty-five (35’) feet.
D.Accessory Structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the
height of any main structure on the same lot.
SECTION 91: AMENDMENT “4.09.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Building Coverage. In an HDR2 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings
and structures (including impervious surfaces, e.g. driveways), shall not cover more
than eighty (80%) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
B.Landscaping. At least twenty (20%) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping.
C.Permeable Surface. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more
than forty (40%) percent of a front yard and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1)
side yard.
SECTION 92: AMENDMENT “4.09.110 Parking, Loading And Access” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.110 Parking, Loading And Access
(See section 3.4 Parking and subsection 4.00.060.)
Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C.)
SECTION 93: AMENDMENT “4.09.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
4.09.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots(See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
C.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.130.)
D.Fencing (See subsection 3.02.110.)
E.Highway 20 Corridor. (See subsection 3.02.100.F.)
F.Buffers. (See subsection 3.02.100.)
G.Residential Design Standards (See subsection 4.00.050.)
H.Pedestrian Emphasis District (See section 9.1.)
I.Lighting Standards are applicable as described in section 3.6.
J.Refer to section 4.0 for Development Rules that apply to all Residential Zones.
K.Refer to sections 3.2-3.7 for Development Rules that apply to all Zones.
L.Sidewalk Access. (See 3.04.060.C.)
M.Parking, Loading and Access (See section 3.4 and subsection 4.00.060.)
SECTION 94: AMENDMENT “5.01.010 Purpose And Objectives” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.010 Purpose And Objectives
It is the purpose and intent of the Mixed Use (MU) zone to allow flexibility where a variety of
housing types may exist among neighborhood-serving commercial and institutional uses. A
commercial element requires a minimum of one-thousand (1,000) square feet or 10% of grade-
level footprint, whichever is greater.
A.MU facing Main Street between 2nd West and 2nd East must have 100% commercial
at grade level.
SECTION 95: AMENDMENT “5.01.030 Lot Area” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.030 Lot Area
The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the MU zone is twelve thousand (12,000) sq.
ft.
SECTION 96: AMENDMENT “5.01.040 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.040 Lot Width
The minimum lot width in the MU zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 97: AMENDMENT “5.01.050 Lot Depth” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.050 Lot Depth
The minimum lot depth in the MU zone is sixty (60’) feet.
SECTION 98: AMENDMENT “5.01.060 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.060 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the MU zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24’) feet, on a line parallel to the center line of the street or along the
circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end, which does
not have a cul-de-sac improved to City standards, shall not be counted in meeting this
requirement.
SECTION 99: AMENDMENT “5.01.070 Lot Configuration” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.070 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel in the MU zone.
A.Maximum Density. The density shall not exceed thirty (30) dwelling units per acre.
B.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is one-half (½) acre.
C.Lot Dimensions.
1.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is sixty (60') feet.
2.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is sixty (60') feet.
3.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24') feet.
D.Permissible Lot Coverage.
1.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than ninety (90%) percent of
the area of the lot.
a.Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
2.Landscaping. At least ten (10%) percent of the area of the lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
E.Setback Requirements.
1.Front Setback.
a.Commercial. The minimum front yard setback for a commercial
element can be zero (0') feet from right-of-way unless otherwise
restricted.
b.Residential. The minimum front yard setback for a residential
element is five (5') feet from right-of-way provided the minimum
amount of commercial is included in the overall project.
c.Sidewalk. (See subsection 5.01.130)
2.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is six (6') feet.
3.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is six (6') feet or six (6")
inches per one (1') foot of building height, whichever is greater.
F.Building Height. The maximum height of any building or structure is fifty-five (55')
feet, measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
1.Exception. An unroofed or unenclosed rooftop terrace, enclosed stairwell or
elevator providing access to the roof, shall not be included in the measurement
of total building height.
2.Additional height may be requested in a Conditional Use Permit.
G.Commercial Adjacent to Residential; Transitional Development Standards. (See
subsection 3.02.080.a)
H.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
Projects in this zone are required to be pedestrian-friendly developments with buildings facing
and in close proximity to the right-of-way.
A.Parking Lots. Parking lots are required to be behind buildings. Other configurations
may be considered on a case-by-case basis and subject to a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP).
B.Access Driveways. Access driveways are restricted to twenty-four (24’) feet (unless
required to be wider for Fire Apparatus.)
SECTION 100: AMENDMENT “5.01.080 Density” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.080 Density
A.Housing unit density of up to thirty (30) units per acre is permitted.
SECTION 101: AMENDMENT “5.01.090 Yard Requirement” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.090 Yard Requirement
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the MU zone:
A.Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback requirements are as follows:
1.Commercial. Commercial element can be zero (0') from right-of-way unless
otherwise restricted.
2.Residential. Residential element is a minimum five (5') feet from right-of-way
provided the minimum amount of commercial is included in the overall
project.
3.Sidewalk. A minimum eight (8’) feet wide sidewalk is required parallel to any
city street.
4.Landscaping.
a.Street trees and other landscape amenities are required and include as
a minimum the use of two (2”) inch caliper deciduous trees at a
maximum of twenty (20’) feet spacing in the landscape strip between
the curb and sidewalk.
b.The space between the building and sidewalk shall be landscaped
with ornamental trees, shrubs, grass, annual and perennial flowers to
achieve a “fully landscaped look”.
c.Irrigation System. An irrigation system is required and is the
responsibility of the property owner as is the maintenance of the
landscaped areas.
5.Building Design
a.Street Oriented. The building shall be oriented toward the street with
architecturally defined entrances; a ground floor prominence; and
elements that break up vertical and horizontal walls.
b.Interaction with Street. There shall be a variety of openings and
other features that enhance the buildings visual interaction with the
street. These features include doors, windows, balconies and/or other
items such as stoops, awnings, porches, dooryards, canopies,
overhangs, recesses, etc. that in combination enhance the human scale
and pedestrian experience of the street.
(1)Balconies, awnings, canopies and other structural elements
may extend a maximum of three (3’) feet into the setback.
c.Materials. The first floor wall facing the right-of-way shall be faced
with high-quality materials (as approved by Zoning Administrator or
Designee).
6.Renderings identifying all of the above requirements and the Design
Standards shall be submitted to city staff prior to the request for a building
permit.
a.The Zoning Administrator or designee will have authority to review
the submittal and determine if it meets the above requirements of this
Section and the spirit in which they were created.
7.Utility fixtures. Utility fixtures in the front yard setback must be underground
or otherwise screened from street view wherever practicable.
8.Parking spaces, drive aisles, and all maneuvering areas shall not be located
within the first ten (10') feet of a front yard..
B.Rear Yard. Minimum rear yard of at least six (6’) feet shall be required when a sloped
roof drains toward rear yard property line. Otherwise, no minimum.
C.Side Yard. Minimum side yard of at least six (6’) feet shall be required when a sloped
roof drains toward side yard property line. Otherwise, no minimum.
D.Commercial Adjacent to Residential; Transitional Development Standards. (See
subsection 3.02.080.a.)
E.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
SECTION 102: AMENDMENT “5.01.100 Building Height” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.100 Building Height
The allowed height is fifty-five (55’) feet, for all buildings. Buildings higher than fifty-five
(55’) feet may be allowed with a Conditional Use Permit.
A.Building height for all uses shall be measured from adjacent grade level to the top of
the highest horizontal wall top plate. An unroofed and unenclosed rooftop terrace, an
enclosed stairwell or elevator providing access to the roof, shall not be included in the
measurement of total building height.
B.Telecommunication Towers. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the
design of all proposed stealth and non-stealth telecommunication towers through the
conditional use permit process, and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
Any proposed tower shall also be subject to the City’s telecommunications tower
ordinance which will require certain setbacks and excluded areas.
1.Stealth telecommunication towers are permitted to a height of seventy-five
(75’) feet.
2.Non-stealth telecommunication towers are permitted to a height of sixty
(60’) feet.
SECTION 103: AMENDMENT “5.01.110 Sidewalk Access” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.110 Sidewalk Access
Projects located within the Mixed Use zone will be required to demonstrate sidewalk access to
the BYUI campus and to the nearest Substantial Commercial Cluster (See definition in
Chapter 2).
SECTION 104: AMENDMENT “5.01.120 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.120 Permissible Lot Coverage
A.Lot Coverage. Maximum Lot Coverage is ninety (90%) percent. Lot coverage
includes all buildings and structures including areas of hard surface such as sidewalks
and driveways.
B.Landscaping. Areas not included in lot coverage calculation shall be maintained in
landscaping.
SECTION 105: AMENDMENT “5.01.130 Parking And Loading” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.130 Parking And LoadingSidewalks
(See section 3.4.)
A.Proximity. Projects in the Mixed Use (MU) zone are allowed greater than two-
hundred (200’) feet distance from the primary entrance as approved by the Zoning
Administrator or Designee.
1.Mixed-Use Buildings and Projects. The total parking requirement shall be
the sum of the individual requirements for all uses.
2.Joint Use Parking. Joint use parking facilities are encouraged. A joint use
parking agreement, if executed according to the standards set forth in this
section would allow a reduction in the total requirement for a mixed-use
building or project. (See subsection 3.04.090.)
3.Parking Structures. Parking Structures are encouraged and must meet the
requirements set forth in section 3.4.
a.Underground Parking Structures. Underground parking structures
may be projected into any required setback if the structure is covered
by landscaping or grass and does not raise the grade of the yard by
more than two (2’) feet.
SECTION 106: AMENDMENT “5.01.150 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.150 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Projections Into Yards (See subsection 3.02.090.)
C.Project Plan Approval (See subsection 3.02.130.)
D.Lighting Standards (See section 3.6.)
E.Highway 20 Corridor (See subsection 3.02.100.F.)
F.Landscaping. (See subsection 3.02.100090.)
G.Trash Storage. (See subsection 3.02.120.)
H.Commercial Design Standards (See section 6.0.)
I.Parking (See section 3.4)
J.Sidewalks (See subsection 3.02.160)
K.Signs (See section 3.5)
SECTION 107: AMENDMENT “5.02.010 Purpose And Objectives.” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.010 Purpose And Objectives.
The Transitional Agricultural zone is intended to anticipate expansion of the City into
agricultural areas (lands). Permitted uses in the TAG zones include all primary agricultural
production activities and their accessory uses and buildings, including farm homes. The TAG
zone is established to ensure transitional regulations pursuant to, and provide uniform
enablement of the provisions of sections 9.32 of this title.
SECTION 108: AMENDMENT “5.02.020 Permitted Uses” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.020 Permitted Uses
The following principal uses and structures indicated as “P”, and no others, shall be permitted
in the TAG zone. The following uses and structures indicated as “CUP” may be permitted in
the TAG zone only after a Conditional Use Permit has been approved, and subject to the terms
and conditions thereof.
TRANSITIONAL AGRICULTURE
Resource Production Agriculture P
Residential Single-family Dwelling P
Group Housing Boarding Houses (See subsection 3.02.160.)P
Care Facilities
Group Home (Disabled & Elderly; under 8
residents)P
Hospitals CUP
Places of Worship Churches, Synagogues and Temples CUP
Recreation
Public buildings CUP
Stadiums, arenas, field houses CUP
Schools, public or private Schools CUP
Services
Accessory Home Business (See subsection
4.00.040.)CUP
Accessory Home Occupation (See subsection
4.00.040.)P
Airports CUP
Animal Veterinarian Services (inside only)CUP
Cemeteries CUP
Commercial Kennels CUP
Utilities Broadcasting Towers CUP
A. Permitted Accessory Uses. (See subsections 3.02.070, 4.00.020.) Accessory uses
and structures are permitted provided they are incidental to, and do not substantially
alter the character of, the permitted principal use or structure.
B.No Open Storage. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the open storage of
materials or equipment used in conjunction with permitted uses, or shall be concealed
from view from public or private streets.
C.Livestock. No more than ten (10) livestock per acre are permitted in a TAG zone.
However, this does not include commercial enterprises or animal-related business such
as produce packing plants, fur farms, veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, feed lots,
poultry and egg farms, hog farms, dog kennels, honey processing, and similar uses
which would constitute a “business” as opposed to that of the raising of agricultural
crops and/or pasture.
SECTION 109: AMENDMENT “5.02.030 Permitted Accessory Uses” of
the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.030 Permitted Accessory Uses
(See subsection 3.02.070.)
Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the TAG zone provided they are incidental to,
and do not substantially alter the character of the permitted use or structure, and are located on
the same or an adjacent lot as the permitted use. Such permitted accessory uses and structures
include, but are not limited to, the following:
A.Residential Uses. (See subsection 4.00.020.)
B.Swimming pools and incidental bath houses subject to the standards of Rexburg City
Code.
C.No Open Storage. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the open storage of
materials or equipment used in conjunction with permitted uses, or shall be concealed
from view from public or private streets.
D.Livestock. No more than ten (10) livestock per acre are permitted in a TAG zone.
However, this does not include commercial enterprises or animal-related business such
as produce packing plants, fur farms, veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, feed lots,
poultry and egg farms, hog farms, dog kennels, honey processing, and similar uses
which would constitute a “business” as opposed to that of the raising of agricultural
crops and/or pasture.
SECTION 110: AMENDMENT “5.02.040 Lot Area.” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.040 Lot Area.
The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the TAG zone shall be one (1) acre.
SECTION 111: AMENDMENT “5.02.050 Lot Frontage” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the TAG zone shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of
thirty-five (35’) feet, on a line parallel to the centerline of the street or along the circumference
of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does not have a cul-
de-sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
SECTION 112: AMENDMENT “5.02.060 Lot Width” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.060 Lot Width
Lot Width. Each lot or parcel of land in the TAG zone shall have a width of not less than one-
hundred eighty (180') feet.
SECTION 113: AMENDMENT “5.02.070 Density” of the Rexburg
Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.070 Lot Configuration And Density
The following requirements apply to any lot or parcel of land in the TAG zone.
1.Maximum Density. The density shall not exceed one One (1) single-family dwelling
unit per lot one (1) acre.
2.Lot Area. The minimum lot area allowed is one (1) acre.
3.Lot Dimensions.
a.Width. The minimum lot width allowed is one-hundred eighty (180') feet.
b.Depth. The minimum lot depth allowed is one-hundred eighty (180') feet.
c.Frontage. Each lot shall abut a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-
five (35') feet.
4.Permissible Lot Coverage.
a.Building Coverage. All buildings, including accessory buildings or structures
and impervious surfaces, shall not cover more than thirty (30%) percent of the
area of the lot.
(1)Impervious Surface. Concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover
more than forty (40%) percent of a front yard, fifty (50%) percent of a
rear yard, and one hundred (100%) percent of one (1) side yard.
b.Landscaping. At least seventy (70%) percent of the area of the lot shall be
maintained in landscaping.
5.Setback Requirements
a.Front Setback. The minimum front yard setback is fifty (50') feet from right-
of-way.
b.Rear Setback. The minimum rear yard setback is forty (40') feet.
c.Side Setback. The minimum side yard setback is ten (10') feet.
6.Building Height. The maximum height of any building or structure is thirty (30') feet,
measured at the top of the building's horizontal wall.
7.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.060.)
a.Agriculture Buildings. By State Law, agricultural buildings, as defined by
the State of Idaho, are exempt from Building Codes.
SECTION 114: AMENDMENT “5.02.080 Yard Requirements.” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.080 Yard Requirements.
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply to the TAG zone:
A.Front Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the TAG zone shall have a front yard of not
less than fifty (50’) feet from right-of-way and, except for single family detached
homes, shall not be used for vehicular parking or maneuvering except such portion as
is devoted to driveway use for direct access from a street to a garage or carport.
B.Side Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the TAG zone shall have a side yard setback
of not less than ten (10’) feet, and shall not be used for vehicular parking or
maneuvering except such portion as is devoted to driveway use for direct access from
a garage or carport.
C.Accessory Buildings. (See subsection 3.02.070.)
D.Rear Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the TAG Zone shall have a rear yard setback
of not less than twenty-five (25’) feet.
SECTION 115: AMENDMENT “5.02.090 Building Height.” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.090 Building Height.
Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected which is not of an agricultural
nature shall not exceed two and one-half (2½) stories, or thirty feet (30’) in height, measured at
the top of building’s horizontal wall.
SECTION 116: AMENDMENT “5.02.100 Permissible Lot Coverage” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.100 Permissible Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage for all buildings and structures shall not be greater than thirty
(30%) percent of the lot area.
SECTION 117: AMENDMENT “5.02.110 Code Exemptions Of Agriculture
Buildings” of the Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.110 Code Exemptions Of Agriculture Buildings
By State Law, agricultural buildings, as defined by the State of Idaho, are exempt from
Building Codes.
SECTION 118: AMENDMENT “5.02.120 Referenced Sections” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.02.120 Referenced Sections
A.Prior Created Lots (See subsection 3.03.070.)
B.Projections Into Yards (See subsections 3.02.090.)
C.Distance Between Buildings (See subsection 3.02.060.)
D.Parking, Loading and Access (See section 3.4)
E.Project Approval (See subsection 3.02.120.)
F.Landscaping. (See subsection 3.02.100.)
G.Trash. (See subsection 3.02.120.)
H.Signs. (See section 3.5.)
I.Lighting Standards (See section 3.6.)
SECTION 119: AMENDMENT “5.01.140 Other Requirements” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby amended as follows:
A M E N D M EN T
5.01.140 Other Requirements
A.Entrances. In order to create a pedestrian-oriented environment in which buildings are
oriented toward publicly accessible streets and sidewalks, a principal building must
have its main entrance from a public sidewalk or plaza or from a private sidewalk or
plaza that is publicly accessible through a public use easement.
1.The main entrance shall not be from a parking lot; however, secondary
entrances from parking lots are permitted.
2.Interior buildings constructed as part of a campus development are exempt
from these requirements.
B.Outdoor Storage or Display. Outdoor storage or display requires a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP).
C.Signs.(See section 3.5.)
D.Street lighting and utilities within the right-of-way shall be installed as per the City
Engineering Standards.
E.Walls, Fences, and Gates (See subsection 3.02.110.)
1.In order to promote pedestrian-oriented developments, exterior security fences
and gates that are located along public streets, along private street or
walkways that are publicly accessible through a public use easement, or along
publicly accessible open spaces, shall not extend beyond the building façades
(i.e., these fences shall not be located in the area between building façades and
the property line).
F.Commercial Design Standards. Commercial projects must meet commercial design
standards. (See section 6.0.)
AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Councilmember Robert Chambers
Councilmember Colin Erickson
Councilmember Mikel Walker
Councilmember Bryanna Johnson
Councilmember Eric Erickson
Councilmember David Reeser
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF REXBURG COUNCIL FEBRUARY 21,
2024.
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P residing Officer
Attest
Jerry L Merrill, Rexburg Mayor, City of
Rexburg
Deborah Lovejoy, Rexburg City Clerk,
City of Rexburg