03.13.2025 City Council Packet
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CHAPTER 41
PSC PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES ZONE
SECTION:
10-41-1: General Objectives and Characteristics of Zone
10-41-2: Use Requirements
10-41-3: Special Provisions
10-41-4 City Park Dedication
10-41-1: GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ZONE: The general
objective of the PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone is to provide the appropriate location
for parks, schools, and churches so that they may be harmonious with the surrounding areas.
In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this ordinance and to promote the
essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the PSC Parks,
Schools, and Churches Zone (see also §10-5 Supplementary Regulations to Zones, §10-7
Special Provisions Applying to Miscellaneous Uses, and §10-37 District Use Matrix).
10-41-2: USE REQUIREMENTS: See 10-37-1 (A) Commercial District Uses Permitted
Use by Zone Matrix.
(A) Public and semi-public use parks shall be a permitted use and must follow the provisions
as set forth in 10-7-1.
(B) Public and parochial schools shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a
conditional use and must follow the provisions as set forth in 10-7-1. Schools are subject
to development agreements as outlined in 10-40.
(C) Churches shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use and must
follow the provisions as set forth in 10-7-6. Churches are subject to development
agreements as outlined in 10-40.
10-41-3: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES:
(A) All buildings shall follow the setbacks of the most restrictive surrounding zone to the
parcel. Public and parochial schools may be erected to any height, provided the building
follows the additional height setback requirements in City Code 10-5-7.
(B) A fence shall be installed at the boundary line of property located adjacent to any single-
family residential zone.
(C) No dust, odor, smoke, vibration, or intermittent light, glare, or noise shall be emitted
tğŭĻ Њ ƚŅ Ќ t{/ tğƩƉƭͲ {ĭŷƚƚƌƭͲ ğƓķ /ŷǒƩĭŷĻƭ ƚƓĻ wĻǝźƭĻķ ЉБΏЉЊΏЋЉЋЍ
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which is discernible beyond the premises, except for normal movement of automobile
traffic.
(D) Landscaping shall be as set forth in section 10-5-24.
(E) Off street parking shall be provided, as required in this ordinance, and shall be hard
surfaced.
(F) Modular units shall be approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use.
(G) School Size Requirements: School sites shall provide a minimum of one (1) acre of
usable site area per sixty-five (65) students at maximum capacity. The minimum
requirement is based on usable area and shall not include any public right-of-way.
School sites shall be large enough to allow adequate space for the school building, play
areas, parking, parent queue lines, and bus lines.
(H) Arterial or Collector Street Location. Schools shall have direct access to an arterial or
collector street, as defined by the currently adopted definitions of the Bonneville
Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO)
10-41-4: CITY PARK DEDICATION:
(A) Design Review: All city park designs shall be submitted for review before submission of
the preliminary plat and approved by the City Parks Director.
(B) Size: Parks dedicated to the City shall not be under 5.0 acres, unless otherwise
approved by the City Council.
a. Park space shall be donated in one contiguous property unless otherwise
approved by the City Council.
(C) Equipment:
a. Required for All City Parks:
i. Walking path (minimum of 0.25 miles)
ii. Benches
iii. Drinking fountain
iv. Trash cans
v. Bike rack
vi. Hard surface off-street parking spaces
b. Amenities: Additional improvements may be required by the City on a case by
case basis to ensure that dedicated park spaces are a public benefit to the City.
These improvements may include:
i. Playground equipment
ii. Walking paths
iii. Outdoor shelters with picnic tables
tğŭĻ Ћ ƚŅ Ќ t{/ tğƩƉƭͲ {ĭŷƚƚƌƭͲ ğƓķ /ŷǒƩĭŷĻƭ ƚƓĻ wĻǝźƭĻķ ЉБΏЉЊΏЋЉЋЍ
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iv. Sport court or field
v. Fenced, off-leash dog area
vi. Restroom facilities
vii. Other recreational equipment or amenities
c. Quality: All equipment shall be commercial grade
(D) Paths and Trails: Connectivity shall be made whenever possible to existing or planned
paths or trails.
a. Pathways shall be asphalt and constructed to accessibility standards.
(E) Irrigation: In accordance with Idaho Code 67-6537, surface water is required as the
primary water source for irrigation. Irrigation for all parks shall comply with City Code 8-1
(F) Landscaping: All parks shall be fully landscaped with grass, trees, and other
landscaping items. These requirements are applicable to all parks excluding areas
designated to be nature areas with natural vegetation or with zero water landscaping, as
approved by the Parks Director. All landscaping items shall be drought tolerant, unless
otherwise approved by the Parks Director.
(G) Warranty Period: All infrastructure shall have a two (2) year warranty period.
(H) Other Parks: Parks that do not meet the requirements or are not accepted by the City
shall be owned and maintained by a Home Owners Association, Owners Association, or
other private owner.
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10-5-27: Medium and High-Density Location Criteria: The following criteria pertains to all
property developments zoned R-2 or higher.
(A) Criteria Applicable to ALL Medium and High-Density Projects.
1. Principal or Arterial Street Location. High-density projects must be located
directly on a principal or arterial street, as defined by the currently adopted
definitions of the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO); and
2. Collector Streets. Collector Streets may be considered if projects meet all other
criteria; and
3. Prohibited Access. A high-density development shall not require access to an
arterial through a lower density residential development; and
4. Design Review. All high-density projects require Design Review approval prior to
seeking a building permit; and
5. Maximum Density. Developments shall not exceed the maximum density allowed
by the underlying zoning district; and
6. School District Comments. Prior to any consideration by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, comments shall be requested from Bonneville School District 93.
(B) R-2: Criteria Applicable to Medium density Project in R-2 Zone
1. All criteria as required by Section 1; and
2. Minimum Development Acreage. Developments shall be a minimum of two (2)
acres. (Note: Minimum acreage does not apply to infill projects); and
3. Maximum Development Density. R-2 development shall not exceed eighty (80)
units total per development; and
4. Public Green Space. If the development does not provide public green space, the
development must:
a) Be located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of a city park, as
measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian Access; and
b) Have or provide direct pedestrian access to the park; and
c) Contribute financially to enhancing park infrastructure; and
5. Platting of Units. All units must be individually platted.
(C) R2-A: Criteria Applicable to Medium density Project in R2-A Zone
1. All criteria as required by Section 1; and
2. Minimum Development Acreage. Development shall be a minimum of three (3)
acres. (Note: Minimum acreage does not apply to infill projects); and
3. Maximum Development Density. R2-A development shall not exceed one
hundred twenty (120) units total per development; and
4. Required Amenities. Developments shall be within one-half (1/2) mile walking
distance, as measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian
Access, to a commercial area that provides grocery shopping and either retail
shopping or dining. Development shall have or provide direct and uninterrupted
Pedestrian Access to the required amenities; and
5. Public Green Space. If the development does not provide public green space, the
development must:
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a) Be located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of a city
park, as measured along any line that meets the definition of Pedestrian
Access; and
b) Have or provide direct Pedestrian Access to the park; and
c) Contribute financially to enhancing park infrastructure; and
6. Platting of Units. All units must be individually platted.
(D) R-3 & R3-A: Criteria Applicable to High-density Projects in R-3 and R3-A Zone
1. All criteria as required by Section 1; and
2. Minimum Development Acreage. Development shall be a minimum of four (4)
acres. (Note: Minimum acreage does not apply to infill projects); and
3. Maximum Development Density. R-3 or R3-A development shall not exceed 200
units total per development; and
4. Required Amenities. Developments shall be adjacent to a commercial area and
within a quarter (1/4) mile of grocery shopping, as measured along any line that
meets the definition of Pedestrian Access. Development shall have or provide
direct and uninterrupted Pedestrian Access to the required amenities; and
5. Private Green Space. Development shall provide privately owned green space
within the development; and
6. Public Green Space. R-3 and R3-A developments shall:
a) Be located within one-half (1/2) mile of a public city park or donate
a public city park through the platting process; and
b) Have or provide direct pedestrian access to the park; and
c) Contribute financially to enhancing park infrastructure; and
7. Setbacks. If the development shares a property line with a low-density residential
area, all buildings located along the shared property line between the project and
the low-density residential area shall have a setback of twenty-five (25) feet plus
four (4) feet for every one (1) foot of building height. Building height is measured
to the top plate.
a) Example: If Building Height is thirty (30) feet, setback would be: 25
+ (4 x 30) = 145 feet; and
8. Agency Comments Requested. Prior to any consideration by the Planning and
Zoning Commission, R-3 and R3-A developments shall seek comments from the
following outside agencies: Bonneville School District 93, Bonneville County Fire
District, Bonneville County Road and Bridge, the Bonneville County Sheriff's
Office, Eastern Idaho Regional Sewer District (EIRSD), Iona Bonneville Sewer
District (IBSD), Falls Water, Progressive Irrigation, and the Idaho Canal
Company (if applicable).
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