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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSky Bridges 9.23.25City Code for Skybridges (Development code and Form base Code) Definition: Skybridge. An enclosed, elevated bridge extending from building face to building face that spans a public street, public alley, or is located within private property and provides an uninhibited pedestrian walkway. 3.09.010 Purpose To establish appropriate locations for skybridges, maintain pedestrian safety, and ensure the design of skybridges contributes to the built and natural environment. 3.09.020 Skybridge Standards for all Zones Skybridges are subject to administrative review and require an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Air Easement Agreement. All skybridges shall: Comply with the following standards and all other applicable regulations for the zone. Comply with all Building Codes and Engineering Standards adopted by the City of Rexburg. Be maintained and kept in good condition. The maintenance of heating, cooling, lighting, cleaning, repair, replacement, etc. are the responsibility of the building owner(s). Be kept free of obstructions. 3.09.025 Skybridge Location and Construction Standards 1. The location for any skybridge must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director or designee prior to its construction. All skybridges shall: Be fully enclosed. Be constructed with approved systems for the discharge of all roof drainage. Maintain a minimum clearance of sixteen (16’) feet six (6”) inches between the bottom of the skybridge and the public street or alley. Have a minimum interior width of eight (8’) feet but not exceeding fourteen (14’) feet. Meet the minimum required fenestration of twenty (20%) percent. Be constructed with exterior glass that is anti-glare and impact resistant. All exterior glass in the skywalk structure shall be not less than one-quarter inch thickness tempered glass set in metal frames. The use of double-paned insulated glazing and of metal frames with thermal breaks is encouraged. Not contain a glass floor. 3.09.030 Permitted Uses Skybridges are to be used as an unobstructed pedestrian way only. Prohibited Uses. Commercial, Vending, Retail, or Residential uses within skybridges are prohibited. 3.09.040 Signage Only directional signs relevant to pedestrian ways are allowed on or within skybridges. 3.09.050 Public Skybridges. Public skybridges shall provide at a minimum one (1) access point to the street and include a vertical access facility. *Update Permitted Uses Chart 3.08.010 Permitted Uses In Residential Zones Use Categories Uses RR1 RR2 LDR1 LDR2 LDR3 MDR1 MDR2 HDR1 HDR2  ACCESSORY Accessory Livestock P P P P P           Accessory Swimming Pool P P P P P P P P P   Accessory Dwelling Unit CUP CUP CUP               Accessory Building P P P P P P P P P   Accessory Home Business CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP         Accessory Home Occupation P P P P P P P P P   Accessory Skybridge        CUP CUP   3.08.020 Permitted Uses In Commercial Zones Use Categories Uses MU CBC RBC RBD LI HI  AGRICULTURAL Agriculture Packaging     CUP P   Agriculture Processing     CUP P   Agriculture Product & Input Sales  CUP CUP  P P   Farm & Construction Vehicles, Equipment & Supplies  CUP CUP  P P   Use Categories Uses MU CBC RBC RBD LI HI  ACCESSORY Accessory Building P P P CUP P P   Accessory Dwelling Unit     CUP CUP   Accessory Home Occupation P        Accessory Swimming Pool P             Accessory Skybridge CUP CUP CUP  CUP CUP   3.08.030 Permitted Uses In Other Zones Use Categories Uses TAG UD PF OS  AGRICULTURAL Agriculture Farming & Ranching P P    ACCESSORY Accessory Livestock (No more than ten (10) per acre) P      Accessory Swimming Pool P      Accessory Dwelling Unit CUP      Accessory Building P P P    Accessory Home Business CUP      Accessory Home Occupation P         Accessory Skybridge  CUP CUP