CHAPTER 41 Title 10 PSC Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone
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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) 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
which is discernible beyond the premises, except for normal movement of automobile
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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
iv. Sport court or field
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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.
