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CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO
ORDINANCE NO. 489
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, ADDING DEFINITIONS
FOR ABUTTING ZERO LOT LINE RESIDENCE, ZERO LOT LINE RESIDENCE
AND ZERO LOT LINE FIRE WALL TO SECTION 18.04.050; AMENDING
SECTION 18.08.010 TO ALLOW ABUTTING ZERO LOT LINE RESIDENCES IN
THE AREAS WHERE DUPLEXES ARE ALLOWED AND TO DELETE ANY
REFERENCE TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS; REPEALING PRIOR CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER SECTIONS AND PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTERS 18.04 AND 18.08 NOT HEREIN AMENDED SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHUBBUCK, IDAHO:
Section 1. Section 18.04.050 HH, II and JJ are added to the Chubbuck Municipal Code:
HH. Zero Lot Line Residence. A zero lot line residence is a single family residence built
on a subdivision lot with one side with zero set back from the property line. A zero lot line
residence is built to Uniform Building Code standards for a single family dwelling.
II. Abutting zero lot line residence. Two zero lot line residences that abut each other on a
common boundary and each are built to Uniform Building Code standards. An abutting zero lot
line residence shall be constructed with zero lot line fire walls as required by the Uniform Buidling
Code.
JJ. Zero Lot Line Fire Wall. Each zero lot line residence of an abutting zero lot line
residence shall have a minimum of a 2 x 4 wooden stud wall (or equivalent metal stud wall)
spaced sixteen inches (16") on center with a type x, five -eights inch (5/8 ") gypsum board
attached to each side and shall be continuous from the foundation to the underlayment of the roof
or beyond.
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Section 2. Section 18.08.010 is amended as follows:
18.08.010 Enumeration of Districts. The following land use districts are hereby
established:
A. Agricultural (A) --The purpose of this district is to provide for orderly transition of
farm lands, by limiting their use to low density residential neighborhoods until such time as other
uses, consistent with the comprehensive plan, become appropriate.
B. Single-family residential (R -1) --The purpose of this district is to provide for
neighborhoods of single household dwellings and Class I production buildings. Planned unit
developmentsandMajor home occupations may also be conditionally permitted. An abutting
zero lot line residence may be conditionally permitted in an existing R-1 development and are
permitted in a proposed R-1 subdivision if each lot upon which a zero lot line residence would be
constructed is disclosed on the preliminary and final plat. No more than ten percent of the total
structures in any defined agraphic area or subdivision shall consist of abutting zero lot line
residences. The defined geographic area or subdivision shall in each case be established by the
land use and development commission.
C. Limited residential (R -2) --The purpose of this district is to provide for neighborhoods
of single household dwellings, Class I production buildings, abutting zero lot line residences, and
duplexes. In order to maintain an appropriate mix of single household dwellings, abutting zero lot
line residences and duplexes, the issuance of building permits for duplexes and abutting zero lot
line residences shall be regulated so as to limit duplexes and abutting zero lot line residences to no
more than ten percent of the total structures in any defined geographic area or subdivision. The
defined geographic area or subdivision shall, in each case, be established by the land use and
development commission. , Class II production buildings; and major
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home occupations may also be conditionally permitted.
D. General residential (R -3) --The purpose of this district is to provide for diversity in the
arrangement and density of residential uses. Duplexes, abutting zero lot line residences, three-
plexes, and four-plexes shall be allowed, but in order to maintain an appropriate mixture of single
household dwellings, duplexes, abutting zero lot line residences, three-plexes, and four-plexes, the
issuance of building permits and design review clearance of duplexes, abutting zero lot line
residences, three-plexes, and four-plexes, the issuance of building permits and design review
clearance of duplexes, abutting zero lot line residences, three-plexes, and four-plexes shall be
regulated so that duplexes, abutting zero lot line residences, three-plexes, and four-plexes shall
not compose more than twenty-five percent of the structures in any district geographical area or
subdivision. The defined geographic area or subdivision shall, in each case, be established by the
land use and development commission. Planned nit de clop ent eClass II production
buildings; and ma or home occupations may also be conditionally permitted. Class III residential
production buildings are allowed only in clustered arrangements as provided elsewhere in this
title.
E. Dense residential (R -4) --The purpose of this district is to provide for the development
of dense residential districts including apartment buildings and apartment complexes composed of
clusters of abutting zero lot line residences- duplexes, three-plexes, and four-plexes. Because of
the density of residential development within this zone, single household dwellings, abutting zero
lot line residences, and duplexes will be allowed only in situations warranting issuance of a
conditional use permit. Three-plexes, four-plexes and apartments are permitted. Class III
residential production buildings are allowed only in clustered arrangements as provided elsewhere
in this chapter. Planned Zi1t de ele ents are enceufaged within this dist. et and af
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eendifienally permitted.
F. Limited commercial (C -1) --The purpose of this district is to provide for small office
uses and neighborhood scaled convenience business uses, which serve nearby residential areas.
Some larger establishments may be conditionally permitted if compatible with adjoining uses.
G. General commercial (C -2) --The purpose of this district is to provide for a broad
variety of business establishments serving municipal or regional markets. These uses buffer
against industrial area, and may include compatible light industrial uses when conditionally
permitted.
H. Industrial (I) --The purpose- of this district is to provide for light industry not absorbed
by general commercial areas, and for heavier industrial uses when conditionally permitted.
Section 3. Section 18.08.040(B) is amended as follows:
B. Height and area regulations.
District
Maximum
Height
Minimum
Front Yard
Setback
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
Minimum
Side Yard
Setback *
Minimum
Total Yard
Width
Minimum
Lot Area per
Household
Dwelling
(in sq. ft.)
A
35'
25'
20'
14'-5'
70'
one acre
R-1
35'
25'
20'
14'-5'
70'
7,000 first
household,
plus 4,000
each
R-2
45'
20'
20'
14'-5'
60'
6,000 sq. Ft.
household,
plus 2,500
each
additional
C-1
45'
10'
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C-2
70'
10'
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I
70'
10'
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*Minimum total setback is indicated on left; minimum setback for a side yard is indicated
on right. In addition, the setback for at least one of the side yards shall be a distance of no less
than nine feet (9')
On a corner lot, regardless of the facing or configuration of the principal structure, there
shall be a yard at least fifteen feet (15') wide along at least one of the intersecting streets for a
distance of not less than fifteen feet (15') from the corner point of the lot.
Setbacks for a zero lot line residence shall be the same as that of the land use district
within which the development lies except the minimum total yard width and the minimum lot area
per household dwelling may be a minimum of seventy-five per cent (75%) of that required for a
household dwelling in that district. Additionally one side yard setback may be zero and the other
side yard setback may be a minimum of ten (10) feet. Two zero lot line residences must be
simultaneously constructed to form an abutting zero lot line residence. Construction of a single
zero lot line residence is not permitted.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Section 1. Real of Conflicting Ordinances. The provisions of any Ordinance of the City
of Chubbuck, Idaho, and any provision of the Chubbuck Municipal Code which are in conflict
with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. All other
sections and provisions of Chapters 18.04 and 18.08 not herein amended shall remain in full force
and effect.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid, for any reason,
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of any of the remaining provisions.
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Section 3. Effective Date. The rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three separate
days, one of which shall be a reading in full, is hereby dispensed with, and this Ordinance shall
become effective upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, this 14th- day of JULY , 1998.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 489
An ordinance of the City of Chubbuck, a municipal corporation of the state of Idaho,
adding definitions for abutting zero lot line residence, zero lot line residence and zero lot line fire
wall to section 18.04.050; amending section 18.08.010 to allow abutting zero lot line residences
in the areas where duplexes are allowed; allowing zero lot line residences to be conditionally
permitted in existing subdivisions and permitted in new subdivisions where disclosed on the
preliminary and final plat; providing that no more than ten percent of the structures in a defined
geographical area may be permitted in an R-1 subdivision; providing the minimum lot area per
household dwelling and the minimum total yard width shall be seventy-five percent of that
required for a household dwelling in a district; providing one side yard may be zero and the other
a minimum of ten feet; providing that two zero lot line residences must be simultaneously
constructed to form an abutting zero lot line residence; deleting any reference to conditional use
permits for planned unit developments; providing for the repeal of conflicting ordinances;
providing that all other provisions of Chapters 18.04 and 18.08 not amended shall remain in full
force and effect; providing for the severability of the provisions of this ordinance; providing that
this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication as
allowed by law.
The full text of this ordinance is available at the City Clerk's Office, Chubbuck City
Offices, 5160 Yellowstone, Chubbuck, ID 83202.
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I have reviewed the foregoing summary and believe it provides a true and correct
summary of Ordinance No. 489 and that the summary provides adequate notice to the public of
the contents of this ordinance.
DATED this 7 / day of July, 1998.
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