09.11.2025 City Council Packet
AMMON CITY COUNCIL - WORK SESSION
September 11, 2025 - 4:30 pm
Ammon City Hall
2135 S Ammon Road, Ammon, ID 83406
PUBLIC COMMENT WORK SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
- Mayor Sean Coletti at 4:30 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Taylorview Lift Station Relocation Bid - (Morgan Stewart, Assistant City
Engineer)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. BMPO-High Capacity Roadway Study
2. Burglar Alarms and Fees
3. Title 10 Amendments
4. Pioneer Capital Ventures-follow up from August Meeting
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Inflammatory, disrespectful,
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applause, or obscene or indecent
language will not be tolerated.
Individuals that violate these
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the meeting.
UPCOMING
- September 18, 2025 City Council
- October 2, 2025 City Council
- October 9, 2025 Work Session
ACCESS TO MEETINGS
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Next Resolution Number: 2025-010; Next Ordinance Number: 739
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Ammon City Council
9/11/2025
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Approve Taylorview Lift Station Relocation Bid
Staff Presenting:
Morgan Stewart, Assistant City Engineer
Recommendation
-Staff recommends accepting the Knife River bid for the Taylorview Liftstation Relocation project
Summary of Analysis
1.According to state statute, a formal bid process was followed.
2.Based on the following criteria, Staff recommends accepting Knife River bid for Taylorview Lift
Station Relocation Project:
●Only bid
●The short timeline may have resulted in a higher bid price but waiting on this project
increases the city’s liability in the event of a back up. Current location is a safety
concern for the crews.
Financial Impact
-Will use funds from the Sewer Department (GL# 62-620-700) already allocated to this project.
Motion
“I move to accept the bid from Knife River for the Taylorview Lift Station Relocation Project in the
amount of $417,305.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract”
Attachments:
1. Bid Form
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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Ammon City Council Meeting
September 11, 2025
Mayor Coletti and Ammon City Councilmembers:
Title 10 Amendments Discussion
Chapters 2, 29, 35, 37, and 41
Summary of Analysis:
1. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the following amendments at the September 3rd
meeting.
2. Chapter 2: Definitions
● Change Adult Business to Sexually Oriented Business
● Amend definition for Child Care Facilities
● Amend zones within Commercial (Heavy) and Commercial (Light)
● Add definition of Contractor Shop
● Remove definition for Kennel
● Amend definition for Motor Vehicle Repairs to include major vehicle service
● Add Motor Vehicle Service - facility for minor vehicle services
● Remove repair shop, replace with Contractor Shop and Motor Vehicle Repairs (major)
● Add School, Elementary - grades K-6
● Add School, Elementary/Secondary - grades K-12
● Add School, Secondary - grades 7-12
3. Chapter 29: Subdivision Regulations
● Add section for Water Right Disclosure to address water rights for subdivisions using
pressurized irrigation
4. Chapter 35: Multi-Use Zone
● Amended the Allowed Uses table
5. Chapter 37: District Use Matrix
● Amend 10-37-1 (A) Permitted Uses by Zone to reflect amendments to Chapter 35 MU
zone
6. Chapter 41: Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone (PSC)
● Add school setback of 25 feet plus 4 feet for every 1 foot of building height for
structures near low density residential property
● Limit elementary schools to 1 story in height
● Add 3-acre minimum lot size for schools
● School sites under 6 acres must provide 1 acre per 35 students - over 6 acres remains 1
acre per 65 students
● Require schools to have primary access on an arterial or collector street
Attachments:
1. Title 10 Chapter 2 Definitions
2. Title 10 Chapter 29 Subdivision Regulations
3. Title 10 Chapter 35 Multi-Use Zone
4. Title 10 Chapter 37 District Use Matrix
5. Title 10 Chapter 41 Parks, Schools, and Churches Zone (PSC)
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION:
10-2-1: Definitions
10-2-1: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this ordinance, certain words and terms are
defined as follows: words in the present tense include the future and the future includes the
present; the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular; the word lot
includes the word plot, tract, or parcel of land as the sense may require it; the term erected
means constructed, altered, moved, or repaired; words shall and must are always mandatory.
For the purpose of this plan, the following definitions will be used:
Accessory building: A subordinate building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main
building.
Accessory use: An activity or structure that is incidental or secondary to the principal use on
the same lot.
Acre: 43,560 square feet.
Administrative Record: The record of whatever is formally presented to an appellate body; this
material can be used as the case moves up through the system. For example, in a zoning case,
the things said and exhibits presented at the zoning hearing become the administrative record
and may be used if the case goes on to a city council or court.
Adult Business: Any business promoting or selling sexually oriented products, these
businesses would not allow admission of minors. These businesses cannot be located within
twenty-five hundred (2500) feet of any religious institution, school, public park or building or
residentially zoned property. Renamed Sexually Oriented Business
Aesthetic Zoning: Aesthetic zoning is designed to create, preserve and promote beauty or a
particular architectural theme. Like all zoning, whether aesthetic or otherwise, it promotes
community interest and is based on the principle that the public welfare outweighs the interests
of the individual property owner. Justification for aesthetic zoning is to be found within the broad
confines of general welfare. In the past, the courts were reluctant to recognize aesthetics as a
main reason without joining it with other reasons such as property values.
Agriculture: Agriculture shall mean the growing of soil crops in the customary manner in the
open. It shall not include livestock raising activities; nor shall it include retailing of goods on the
premises.
Agriculture, Commercial: any agricultural land being used as a farm, greenhouse, nursery,
sod farm, tree farm, orchard, vineyard or similar use for commercial purposes.
Agriculture Land: Land used for the raising of plant crops.
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Building: Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels
or property of any kind
Building, Main: One or more of the principal buildings upon a lot.
Building Official or Inspector: Individual or organization designated by the City to perform
inspection and related services under this ordinance.
Building Shadow Line: A two-dimensional bird’s-eye view of a building, looking straight down,
consisting of the outermost of all above-ground story walls which separate the interior from the
exterior of the building. For purposes of defining the shadow line only, porches, patios, and
other open, partially open or unheated rooms or areas, and garages are considered to be
exterior to the building.
Carport: An overhead structure not completely enclosed by walls for the shelter of
automobiles.
Car Wash: A building containing equipment for washing cars or other vehicles.
Cemetery: A burial ground or graveyard.
Central Business District: The core commercial area of a city—usually downtown— that has a broad
range of financial, retail, government, entertainment and other activities.
Child Care Facilities: Facilities which provide care, control, supervision or maintenance of
children as an alternative to parental care. For the purpose of this ordinance child care facilities
shall be classified and defined with the following designations:
Family Child Care Facility: Those facilities providing child care for five (5) or
fewer children.
Group Child Care Facility: Those facilities providing child care for six (6) to
twelve (12) children.
Child Care Center: Those facilities providing child care for thirteen (13) or more
children.
NOTE: Operating and licensing requirements for Child Care Facilities are found in the Ammon
City Code, Title 6, Chapter 3, Childcare Regulations and Licensing.
Clinic: A building used for the diagnosis and treatment of ill, infirm and injured persons, but
which building does not provide board, room or regular hospital care and services.
Club: A building used, occupied and operated by an organized association of persons for
social, fraternal, religious or patriotic purposes, whose activities are confined to the members
and their guests, but shall not include any organization, group or association the principal
activity of which is to render a service usually and ordinarily carried on as a business.
Cluster Zoning: Cluster zoning generally refers to development patterns for residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional or combinations of such uses in which buildings are grouped or “clustered,” rather
than evenly spread throughout a parcel as in a conventional lot-by-lot development. To remedy the
effects of grouping of clustering of buildings the density requirements of the existing zone is usually
required for the overall parcel of property being “cluster zoned”.
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Common Wall: See Party Wall/Common Wall.
Commercial (Heavy): Establishments engaged in the trade of goods and services which
usually generate high volumes of traffic, are congregated upon or occupy large areas of land,
tend to have high levels of onsite activity, or do not deal directly with final consumers. Those
zones considered in the heavy commercial designation are C-1, HC-1, CC-1, GC-1, and MU.
Commercial (Light): Establishments engaged in the trade of goods and service which usually
generate minimal to moderate volumes of traffic. Those zones considered in the light
commercial designation are LC/PB, PB and MU. Often the uses allowed within these zones are
compatible with adjacent residential use when buffered efficiently.
Communications Facility: Amateur Radio Operators w/antennas, in residential areas, wireless
communication towers in high-density residential and commercial zones, or broadcasting
studios in commercial zones.
Comprehensive Plan: The comprehensive plan is intended to be a guide as to the nature and direction
of future growth and development, and is formulated with public input, study and analysis of existing
physical, economic environmental and social conditions and a projection of what future conditions are
likely to be. The comprehensive plan must consider: private property rights; population; school facilities
and transportation; economic development; land use; natural resources; hazardous areas; public
services, facilities and utilities; transportation; recreation; special areas or sites; housing, community
design and implementation when planning. Once adopted, the plan serves as a guide for making land
use decisions, preparation of zoning and subdivision ordinances and capital improvement plans, and
determining the rate, timing and location of future growth. One part of the comprehensive plan includes a
map showing approximate areas of use designations.
Conditional Use/Conditional Use Permit: Certain uses because of their size, special requirements or
possible safety hazards are expected to have detrimental effects on surrounding properties, but may be
compatible with the other uses if they are properly designed. Such uses are classified in zoning
ordinances as conditional uses requiring conditional use permits. A conditional use permit may only be
granted after a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and a recommendation is made to
the Board of Adjustment. With a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of
Adjustment can accept or reject the request of a Conditional Use Permit. Specific requirements of the
conditional use can be placed before a permit may be issued.
Condominium: Defined at the highest level in Idaho Statute section 55-101B, and Idaho
Statute Title 55, Chapter 15. For purposes of this ordinance, the word condominium refers to an
individual condominium unit as defined by Idaho Statute sections 55-1503 (d) and 55-1509,
within a specific building. In brief, a condominium is a separate, independently owned portion of
a building where, "unless otherwise expressly provided in the declaration, deeds, plat or plats",
"the physical boundaries of the unit are the interior surfaces of the perimeter walls, floors,
ceilings, windows and doors thereof, and the unit includes both the portions of the building so
described and the airspace so encompassed". The owner of each condominium in the building
also owns an interest in common of all common areas of the building or buildings and pertinent
grounds in proportion to the value of the owner's condominium unit, compared to the cumulative
value of all condominium units within the building or buildings.
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Condominium Plat: A parcel of land recorded with the County as a condominium plat,
consisting of two or more buildings, where each building and usually the ground it sits on is or
can be independently owned, but where part or all of the ground, including but not limited to
parking spaces, parking aisles, and landscaping, is owned in common by the various owners of
each of the buildings included within the condominium plat, as regulated by Idaho Statue
section 55-101B, and Idaho Statute Title 55, Chapter 15.
Contractor Shop: An area used to store and maintain construction equipment and other
materials customarily used in the trade carried on by the construction contractor. This may
include but are not limited to: building materials, storage, contractor fleet, roofing contractor's
shop, insulation applicator business, pest control service, and refrigeration service.
Convalescent Home: Any building or structure used for or occupied by persons recovering
from illness or requiring nursing or similar care; not otherwise classified as a hospital.
Covenant (subdivision): A covenant is an agreement written into deeds and other documents
that promise performance or non-performance of acts, or stipulating certain uses or non-uses of
property. Covenants recorded by the developer for a subdivision are not binding or enforced by
the City. Covenant agreements are enforced by individual property owners or commonly by
home owner associations.
Cultural Facility: Any facility that is used for the display of items or performances relating to
ideas, customs or social behavior of a society. Such as, but not limited to: art galleries or
museums.
Curb Cut: A cut in the curb line for the passage of vehicles.
Day Care: See Child Care.
Dedication: The assignment of private property to a specific public use and its acceptance for such use
and ownership by the City. Examples of dedication would be roadways, parks, future building lots for City
expansion etc.
Density: The number of living units per acre of land, excluding public rights-of-way. Density is controlled
through maximum allowances in the zoning ordinances.
Density (Low): Use of land for residential purposes with detached single-family dwellings on
larger lot sizes and a maximum of six (6.0) living units per acre, attached single family dwellings
will have a maximum density of four (4.0) living units per acre.
Density (Medium): Use of land for residential purposes with single or multiple family dwellings
on small sized or clustered lots where the density generally is greater than six (6.0) living units
per acre with a maximum of twelve (12.0) living units per acre. This designation could be
comprised of both attached and detached dwellings.
Density (High): Use of land for residential or mixed-use purposes where although there may be
a mixing of housing types, the density generally is greater than twelve (12.0) living units per
acre with a maximum density of twenty (20.0) living units per acre.
The various residential density limitations defined above shall not be construed to prohibit
Planned Unit Developments or similar special developments. These types of developments
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Infill Development: Developments on unused or underutilized lands that are adjacent on two or
more sides by previously developed property and require minor extensions of mainline
municipal services.
Infrastructure: The physical structures necessary to sustain a population base such as
bridges, roads, water, sewer, city halls and fire stations. Often, park lands or landscaping along
arterial roadways are included in infrastructure improvement requirements.
Institutional: Institutional buildings and spaces, both public and semi-public, such as schools,
churches, hospitals and nursing homes.
Kennel: Any lot or premises on which three (3) or more dogs over four (4) months old are kept.
Kennel, Commercial Boarding: A facility that houses small house pets, usually dogs or cats,
either inside or outside for a fee.
Land Use: The way in which land is being used. Specific land uses are either permitted,
conditionally permitted or prohibited in each zone.
Land Use Plan: See Comprehensive Plan.
Landscape Strip: A strip of property adjacent to or required on private property often abutting
a road right of way and sidewalk. The width of the strip is determined based on City standards
at the time of development. In many subdivisions the landscape strip is used as a place to
move snow onto from the adjacent roadways during the winter months. For this reason, it is
advised that plantings within the landscape strip be low growing and hardy. The strip may
contain landscaping material such as grass, decorative plants, decorative rock, or bark. Hard
surfacing of the landscape strip is not allowed in any residential subdivision.
Living Unit/Area: See Dwelling Unit.
Local Land Use Planning Act: Mandated in 1975 by the Idaho Legislature. The act requires
cities and counties to enact comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinance, defines
the powers and responsibilities of the planning and zoning commission and governing board
with respect to land use issues and sets standards for procedural requirements including public
notice and hearings.
Lodging House: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Lot: Land occupied or to be occupied by a building or building, together with such open spaces
as required under this ordinance, and having its principal frontage on a street or an approved
access easement. Also building sites without reference to lots as recorded on official plats.
Lot (Corner): A lot where two adjacent sides are bordered by public street(s).
Lot (Double Frontage): See Lot (Reverse Frontage).
Lot (Interior): A lot other than a corner lot.
Lot (Reverse Frontage): For the purpose of this ordinance reverse frontage will refer to either
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the side yard or the rear yard of any building abutting an arterial street. Access to the arterial
from the reverse frontage property is prohibited. In some instances, a residential street may be
designated as a low access street and access may be denied as if it is an arterial street.
Lot (Through): See Lot (Reverse Frontage).
Lot of Record: A lot that is part of a subdivision officially recorded or a lot or parcel described
by metes and bounds, the description of which has been recorded.
Manufactured Home: As defined in Title X, Chapter 30, Section 1 of this Code.
Manufactured Home Court: A court opening on a public way equipped with sanitary facilities
for the parking of two (2) or more occupied manufactured homes.
Manufacturing: Any facility which contains equipment for the purpose of producing a product
for sale. These facilities may include but are not limited to: bakeries commercial, bakery plant,
cabinet shop, contractor’s yard, craft shop (woodworking, stone mason, etc.), countertops, dry
cleaning plants, laundry plants, printing plants, food preparation plant, glass cutting and
installation, microbrewery, milling or smelting of ores, milk distribution stations, creameries,
bottling works, sign shop including painting, welding, woodworking. The placement of these
facilities will be determined by use, based upon noise and fumes emitted.
The following uses, along with any similar uses, are NOT permitted in the manufacturing zone:
garbage dumps, dead animal reduction, distillation of bones and organic fertilizer
manufacturing, explosive manufacturing and storage, glue manufacturing, livestock auctions,
establishments that use explosives or other dangerous materials, petroleum refining and
refining of crank case oil, rubber manufacturing, cement, lime gypsum, rock wool or plaster of
paris, construction sand and gravel mining, stock yards, feed yards, or slaughter of animals.
Master Plan (Land Use): See Comprehensive Plan.
Master Plan (Mixed-Use): See Chapter 35, Mixed-Use
Medical Care Facility: Any facility that will contain services provide by medical personnel, such
as, physicians, clinicians, nurses, etc. These facilities may include but are not limited to: medical
clinic, emergency healthcare, social services, dental, optometry, rehabilitation center, or general
practitioner. Placement of these facilities will be based on size. Also see Hospitals.
Metes and Bounds: A system of describing and identifying a tract of land by distance (metes)
and directions (bounds) from an identifiable point of reference.
Mixed-Use: The Mixed-Use zone is to provide for a variety and mixture of compatible uses,
such as professional offices, small scale retail, restaurants, recreational, personal services
including public facilities, and residential both single family and multi-family.
Mobile Home: A manufactured relocatable living unit, which is not to be placed on a permanent
foundation.
Motel: See Hotel/Motel.
Motor Vehicle Repair: A facility which repairs motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to:
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automobiles, boats, motor homes, farm machinery, small engine repair, auto body, auto
painting, auto repair, or garages, (commercial, not more than ten (10) wrecked or dismantled
vehicles).
Motor Vehicle Sales: A facility which sells motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to; new
or used automobiles, boats, motor homes, or farm machinery.
Motor Vehicle Service: A facility which provides minor services such as but not limited to: oil changes or
tire repairs, for motorized vehicles or small trailers.
Moratorium: An action by the City to impose a temporary halt on a type or area of
development. Moratoriums must meet specific guidelines outlined by State Statutes.
Mortuaries, Funeral Parlors, Crematory: An establishment where the dead are prepared for
burial or cremated, where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes
held.
Multi-Family Residence: A building containing two (2) or more dwelling units, excluding
attached single family zero lot line residential units.
Multi-Use Path/Trail: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Non-Conforming: (Uses, Lots, Structures): Lots, structures, uses of land and structures, and
characteristics of uses which are prohibited under the terms of a zoning ordinance but were
lawful at the date of the ordinance’s enactment. A non-conforming lot, structure or use is
normally allowed to remain unless there is a compelling reason, such as imminent danger to
health or safety to discontinue it.
Notice, Public: The Idaho Open Meeting law requires posted meeting and agenda notice for
regular and special meetings of the planning and zoning commission and governing board. The
Local Land Use Planning Act also sets forth public notice requirements for specific types of
planning and zoning decisions, including publication and written notice to neighboring property
owners.
Nursery (Day Care): See Child Care Facility.
Occupancy (Change of): Any change in the character of use of a building or premises, not
including change of tenants, proprietors or occupants.
Off-Street Parking Space: An area for the parking of automobiles which does not include a
public street but has convenient access to it.
Office, Business: Any space either owned or leased which contains office space for
professional, medical, research development and laboratories not involving any type of
hazardous or explosive materials.
Open Space: Land with non-development or minimal development types of uses. Normally
considered as park areas or large landscape areas around commercial developments there are
actually three different types of open spaces. (1) privately owned open space: the yards or area
associated with private homes; (2) common used open space land designated at the time of
recording a plat or site plan as open space for common access and use by the residents of the
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Plat: A plat is a map representing the subdivision of a parcel of land into lots, blocks, and
streets or other divisions and dedications. A preliminary plat is an approximate drawing of a
proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, and blocks in the
subdivision. A final plat is the final drawing that is recorded with the county and fulfills the
numerous requirements of the Idaho platting statute (Idaho Code Title 50, Chapter 13) and local
regulations.
Principal Use: The principal use is the main use of a lot or building as distinguished from a secondary or
accessory use on the same lot. A dwelling is a principal use on a residential lot while a garage is an
accessory use.
Private EV Charging Station: See Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Private).
Professional Services: Any service that is provided by an individual with special training or
education in a specific field, such as, but not limited to: dental office, law office, medical office,
mortuary, optometry, or veterinary office. Placement of these offices will be determined by size.
Also see Service Industry.
Public Building: For the purpose of this plan a public building will be any city, county, public
school, fire district, recreational district, state, federal, or similar governmental building located
within the City of Ammon or within the City’s comprehensive plan area.
Public EV Charging Station: See Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Public).
Public Hearing: A published time and meeting place where citizens can voice their opinions on a
proposal. Most public hearings are held before the planning and zoning commission with a
recommendation sent to the governing board after citizen input.
Public Records: In general, anything written or recorded by the City government. The Idaho Code notes
that “Every person has a right to examine and take a copy of any public record of this state and there is a
presumption that all public records in Idaho are open at all reasonable times for inspection except as
otherwise expressly provided by statute.” The law provides for a number of exceptions.
Public Use: A structure or use intended or used for a public purpose by a city, a school district,
the county, the state, or by any other public agency, or by a public utility.
Recreational Facility: Any facility that is used for enjoyment by individuals, such as, but not
limited to: amusement enterprises, such as bowling alleys, carousels, swimming pools,
amusement parks, animal shows (event permit required), arts & craft shows (event permit
required), entertainment, circuses + carnivals (event permit required), flex space indoor for
lease, indoor shooting facility (Conditional Use Permit required), petting zoo, or theater indoor.
Repair Shop: Any facility that will fix or mend a product that has been broken in some way,
these services may include, but are not limited to: auto body, auto painting, auto repair (no
storage of wrecked or dismantled vehicles), HVAC, electronic devices, garages (commercial, no
more than 10 wrecked or dismantles vehicles), plumbing, carpenter, small engine repair, tire
repair, or upholstery. Also see Motor Vehicle Repairs.
Residential Zone: A geographic area of the city where residential dwellings are a permitted
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use under the zoning ordinance.
Restaurant: A permanent facility where people pay for prepared food that may be served on or
off premise.
Retail-Large Scale: Any business that sells goods to the consumer that has building space in
excess of 5000 square feet. These stores may include the following but are not limited to:
building materials, garden equipment, farm supplies, furniture, grocery store, small machinery
sales, or sporting goods.
Retail-Small Scale: Any business that sells goods to the consumer that has building space of
5000 square feet or less. These stores may include the following but are not limited to: antiques,
appliances, auction house, automobile supply shops, bakeries & confectionery, book stores,
camera and photo supply shops, clothing, computer sales, service & maintenance, convenience
store, dairy products, craft shops, delicatessen, pharmacy, florist shop, garden supply, gift
shops, grocery store, hobby supply, jewelry, laundromat, paint & wallpaper, pawn shop, pet
store, wine/beer shop, stationary store, or upholstery.
Rezoning: A change in the zoning district boundaries of the city ordinance. Rezones must be
in accordance with the comprehensive plan and may be enacted only after public notice and
hearing.
Rooming House: See Boarding/Lodging House.
Right of Way (ROW): The right of way is the right to pass over the property of another. It usually refers
to the land required for the traffic lanes plus shoulders on both sides of roadways, railroads, bike and
walking trails. It is normally the land that has been dedicated to the city (public) for traffic purposes.
RV Park: The location designed for the accommodation of travel trailers as defined to provide
safe, sanitary and attractive facilities for the use of travel trailers.
RV Space: A lot or parcel of land in a trailer park designated for use of a travel trailer.
School, Elementary: An educational facility that serves grades kindergarten through sixth, or
any combination thereof.
School, Elementary/Secondary: An educational facility that serves grades kindergarten
through twelfth, or any combination thereof.
School, Secondary: An educational facility that serves grades seventh through twelfth, or any
combination thereof.
Self-Service Storage Facility: A facility that contains storage space, such as rooms, lockers, or
containers, rented to tenants usually on a short-term basis.
Semi-Public Use: Any building or outdoor area that is available to the public for use either by
membership or an admission fee. These areas may include, but are not limited to: civic, social,
or fraternal organizations, clubs, community halls, swimming pools, or water park.
Senior Independent Living Complex An independent living residence which offers rentable
housing and usually one or more services to assist the resident. Residents are independent for
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the most part, but may like to have, or require some assistance in their daily routines. Services
may but are not required to include the following: Help with grooming, bathing, shopping,
providing meals, transport to appointments, etc.
Service Industry: A facility that provides a service such as but not limited to: hair salon, barber
shop, catering, dry cleaners, laundries, day/massage spa, laundromat. Also see Professional
Service.
Service Station: A facility which has pumps for the purpose of dispensing fuel or devices for
the purpose of charging electric vehicles. This facility may or may not include a convenience
store. Placement of this type of business will be determined by size.
Setback: The shortest distance between the property line and the foundation, wall or main
frame of the building. Cornices, canopies, eaves, or other similar architectural features not
providing additional floor space within the building may extend into a required side, front or rear
yard setback no more than three (3) feet. Setbacks will be measured from the property line to
the foundation of the structure.
Sexually Oriented Business/Adult Business: Any business promoting or selling sexually
oriented products, these businesses would not allow admission of minors. These businesses
cannot be located within twenty-five hundred (2500) feet of any religious institution, school,
public park or building or residentially zoned property.
Short-Term Rental: A short-term rental is a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, that is offered
to rent for a fee and for thirty (30) days or less. Short-term rentals shall not include a unit that is
used for any retail, restaurant, banquet space, event center, or another similar use. Short-term
rentals are prohibited in accessory structures not specifically designed for human habitation or
within a recreational vehicle or travel trailer, except when located in an approved travel trailer
court.
Share Use Path/Trail: See Trails (Bicycle/Pedestrian)
Shopping Center: An area or tract of land specifically set apart and zoned to provide
commercial services of various types, according to an integrated, approved plan.
Sidewalks: The portion of a street adjacent to or running parallel to a roadway. Sidewalks are
that area designed and built for preferential or exclusive use by pedestrians. However, because
many streets are too narrow to safely accommodate bicycles and motor vehicles, it may be
necessary for bicyclists to share the sidewalk with pedestrians. When bicyclists must use the
sidewalk, they must yield to pedestrians. At times this may necessitate the bicyclist becoming a
pedestrian, by getting off of and walking beside the bicycle.
Sign (Off-Premise): A business sign which directs the attention of the public to a business, an
activity or to any commercial or non-commercial product(s) or service(s) that are sold offered or
distributed from a location that is not on the same premises where such business sign is
located. For the purposes of this ordinance, signs that contain two or more business names
and that are located in a development platted and planned as one development or shopping
center are not subject to this definition.
Sign (Building Identification): A sign designed to identify a building either by name, address
or both.
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(N) Appropriate details for any special development areas in the proposed plat, including,
but not limited to, hillside and floodplain developments.
(O) All off-site improvements required to service the development.
(P) Prior to the signage of any preliminary plat a standard development agreement shall
be submitted and approved by the City Council. The standard development
agreement must be recorded within 30 days of its’ approval by the City Council. The
agreement shall benefit the interests of the city, the county, or the state of Idaho.
1. The standard development agreement shall contain language to include any
mitigation requirements as determined by the City Council at the Preliminary and
Final Plat stage.
2. The standard development agreement shall contain language to include any
mitigation requirements as determined by the City Council at the annexation
stage of development.
(Q) The following items shall accompany the preliminary plat application:
Prior to City Council Approval:
1. Copies and signatures showing the ability to provide sewer services by Eastern
Idaho Regional Sewer District (EIRSD) or Iona Bonneville Sewer District (IBSD),
when required by the servicing agency.
2. Preliminary Plat and improvement drawings submitted in digital form.
(R) Inspection of Public Improvements Under Construction:
1. Before approval of a preliminary plat, and before construction plans, and
specifications for public improvements, an agreement shall be made in writing
between the developer and the City to provide for inspecting the construction and its
conformity to the submitted plans.
2. Prior to construction of public improvements, a pre-construction meeting shall be
held with the appropriate City of Ammon departments’ staff, the project engineer and
the contractor or the contractor’s designated representative.
The preliminary plat shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than one (1) inch to one hundred (100)
feet. Such approval of the preliminary plat shall be valid for a period of one (1) calendar year only.
10-29-9: REQUIREMENTS OF THE FINAL PLAT: The final plat must be submitted to the
Planning Commission for final review within one (1) year after the approval of the preliminary plat,
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and no plat shall be recorded or offered for record nor shall any land be recorded or offered for
sale with reference to such plat until said plat has been duly approved as indicated in Section 10-
29-3 of this chapter.
The final plat must be submitted to the Planning Commission for final review within (1) year after
the approval of the preliminary plat. Otherwise, such approval shall become null and void and no
plat shall be recorded or offered for record nor shall any land be recorded or offered for sale with
reference to such plat, unless the subdivider, ninety (90) days prior to said expiration date, applies
for an extension of time and such extension is granted by the City. A maximum twelve-month
extension may be granted by the City at its sole discretion.
(A) The application shall be filed with the city and shall include:
1. A viable and acceptable plan which demonstrates how recordation of the final plan
will occur within the year.
2. A schedule that depicts the anticipated progress for completion of the final plat
within the year.
3. An application fee will be charged based on the current Fee Resolution for the
review of the proposed subdivision.
The Planning Commission must review the final plat. The final plat shall be submitted at least ten
(10) days before a Planning Commission meeting date. The Planning Commission shall review
the application within ten (10) days from the first meeting at which the plan was formally presented
unless an extension of time is agreed to by the subdivider.
Final approval of the plat shall be secured from the City Council; otherwise, the subdivider will be
duly notified of its rejection by said body. The final plat must be recorded within six (6) months of
approval by the City Council, or it shall expire.
The plat sheet must be prepared in accordance with the Idaho Code.
After approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council; two (2) mylar prints and
one (1) paper print, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for final City staff review and
approval. If approved, the prints shall have endorsed thereon the required approvals of all public
agencies and property owners. Upon final approval the City Clerk shall submit the drawings to
the County Recorder and return the prints for the City to the Planning Director and the County
Recorder shall have attested the content on the print for the City to be the same that has been
recorded with the County. Payment for all recordings shall be made to the City Clerk in care of
Bonneville County Recorder.
Plats must meet the requirements of Idaho Statute 50-1304.
The following information shall be contained upon the drawing to be filed with the City Engineer:
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(A) The name and general location of the subdivision in bold letters at the top of the sheet.
The name of the subdivision must not bear the name of any other town or addition in the
County.
(B) The north point and scale of the plat.
(C) The boundaries must be accurately drawn, showing the proper bearings and dimensions
of all boundary lines of the subdivision. These lines should be slightly heavier than street
and lot lines.
(D) The names, widths, lengths, bearings, and curve data on center lines of proposed streets,
alleys, and easements desired or necessary; also, the boundaries, bearings, and
dimensions of all portions within the subdivision as intended to be dedicated to the use of
the public. The sizes, lines, dimensions, bearings, and number of all lots, blocks, and/or
parts reserved for any reason within the subdivision.
(E) The widths and names of abutting streets and alleys, and the names and boundaries of
all subdivisions which have been previously recorded and adjacent thereto, must be
shown upon the plat offered for record. These adjacent subdivisions will be shown in
dotted lines to show their relationship to the plat offered for record. If adjoining land is
unplatted, it should be indicated as such.
(F) All linear dimensions shall be calculated to the nearest one-hundredth (.01) of a foot, and
all bearings shall be calculated to the nearest ten (10) seconds of arc, except on the
boundaries where the bearings may be shown to the nearest one (1) second. All curves
shall be defined by the radius, central angel, tangent, arc, and chord distances. The
description and location of all monuments shall be shown. Monuments of iron pipe, stone,
or concrete shall be set at tangent points or points of curves of street intersections on
property lines, at alley intersections and at such other points as may be necessary to make
the retracing of the lines as shown on the final plat reasonably convenient. No plat
showing a plus or minus distance will be accepted unless agreed to by the Engineer.
(G) A definite tie between not less than two (2) prominent points shall be shown between the
exterior boundary of the subdivision and the section corner and quarter corner system of
the County as established by the United States Government and supplemented by the
County, indicated either by bearing and distance or by rectangular coordinates. The said
tie may be made to a line of a county plat, or a plat of a neighboring subdivision, which
conforms to the above requirement.
(H) All lots shall be numbered by progressive numbers in each block separately; blocks shall
also be numbered.
(I) Upon the print must appear the following required signatures: Registered Professional
Engineer and/or Land Surveyor's "Certificate of Survey"; owner's dedication certificate
with notary public's acknowledgment; the approval of the Mayor attested by the Clerk; and
the City Engineer.
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(J) The following items shall be printed on the final plat:
1. Density of subdivision in living units
2. Number of lots within the division
3. Average size of lots within the division
4. Total size of plat (in acres)
5. Zoning for the subdivision shall be indicated. If more than one zone exists within
the subdivision, individual lots should include the zone.
6. A vicinity map showing a radius of one-half (1/2) mile around the proposed
development. All existing roadways shall be shown with names on the vicinity map.
(K) Appropriate details for any special development areas, including, but not limited to,
hillside and floodplain developments.
(L) Water Right Disclosure. On a plat for the Subdivision of a property using pressurized
irrigation and pulling water from canal within Progressive Irrigation’s jurisdiction shall
provide the following or a similar disclosure in substantially the same form: Notice is
hereby given that all lots or property included in this plat are within the Progressive
Irrigation District and that a suitable system for such lots or property shall be installed
for delivery of surface water for irrigation purposes. The system installed shall be
approved by the City of Ammon, Idaho in compliance with Idaho Code 31-3805 and City
Code Title 8 Chapter 10. A Water Use and Assessment Agreement between the City of
Ammon, Progressive Irrigation District, and the Developer has been signed and
recorded.
(M) The following items shall accompany the final plat application:
Prior to City Council Approval:
1. Copies of any private restrictions proposed to be recorded for the purpose of
providing regulations governing the use, building lines, open spaces, or other
aspects of development and use.
All dimensions, both linear and angular are to be staked in the field by an accurate control survey
which must balance and close within a limit of one (1) in ten thousand (10,000).
The final print of the final plat shall be signed separately by all parties duly authorized and required
to sign.
(N) Prior to the approval of any final plat, the subdivider shall:
1. Provide the necessary documentation to show that all required improvements,
infrastructure, public improvements, and public utilities have been installed and
conditions of approval have been met and inspected and approved by the city.
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CHAPTER 35
MULTI-USE ZONE
10-35-1: GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND CHARACTERISTICS: The purpose of the
Multi-Use zone is to provide for a variety and mixture of uses, such as professional offices,
small scale retail, restaurants, recreational, personal services including public facilities, and
residential both single family and multi-family. Large scale commercial development may be
allowed pursuant to the master plan allowances and, in most cases, should be allowed only
along arterial roadways or on major collector streets. This zone is intended to ensure
compatibility of new development with existing and future development. It is also intended to
ensure development of properties into a plan with coordinated and harmonious development.
The zone is intended to integrate both existing and new land uses within close proximity to one
another, providing for the daily shopping needs and often the recreational needs of the
residents. Connection within the development to the different uses should be of prime
consideration as well as connections to pedestrian friendly sidewalks and/or trails from outside
of the development. The general area of service for easy travel and access would generally be
within a one to two (1-2) mile traveling distance from any residential property.
10-35-2: ALLOWED USES: Pursuant to 10-35-6 only the uses designated as
permitted uses or those shown as permitted with master plan approval in 10-37-1 (A) on
the zoning use table located below shall be allowed within the Multi-Use zone. Uses over
5,000 square feet are subject to approval of the Master Plan. Residential dwelling units up to
eight (8) units are permitted. Residential dwelling units of nine (9) or more attached units are
permitted with Master Plan approval. No industrial and manufacturing uses are allowed. Those
uses shown as allowed by Master Plan approval are not an assumed right within the Multi-Use
zone and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and allowed in the sole discretion of the
City Council with a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
USE
Adult Business - (Sexually oriented businesses) NA
Amateur Radio Operator Antennas (70' or under in height) A
Amateur radio towers and antennas that do not meet all the requirements
(such as maximum height) of City code 10‑32 Communications Towers and
Antennas
M
Ambulance services M
Amusement enterprises, such as merry-go-rounds, penny arcades, etc (by
conditional use permit). (Indoor only)
A
Amusement enterprises, such as penny arcades, carousels, swimming pools
and dance halls (Outdoor)
M
Amusement Park, such as water parks, merry-go-rounds, etc. (Outdoor) M
Animal shows - Inside, Small Animal (By event permit) A
Arts and crafts shows (By event permit) A
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility, indoors (maximum of 5000 square
feet)
A
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility, indoors (over 5000 square feet) M
Arts, entertainment or recreation facility, outdoor stage or music venue M
Athletic Clubs (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Athletic Clubs (over 5000 square feet) M
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Automotive - Fuel/Charging (service) stations (excluding super service
stations) (maximum of 5000 square feet)
A
USE
Automotive - Service stations-Super M
Automotive body shop NA
Automotive gas station/service and/or repair shop NA
Automotive repair NA
Automotive storage NA
Automotive washing facility (Car/Pickup and Commercial Trucks) M
Automotive washing facility (Car/Pickup only) M
Automotive, mobile home, travel trailer, and/or farm implement sales NA
Bakeries (commercial) NA
Bakery plant (wholesale) NA
Banks/financial institutions (with or without drive-up service) (maximum of 5000
square feet)
A
Beauty/barber shop (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Beauty/barber shop (over 5000 square feet) M
Bed and breakfast facility M
Billboards (by conditional use permit) (refer to Chapter 34 for regulations) NA
Boarding or lodging house or dormitory M
Boat sales and repair (By Conditional Use Permit) NA
Building material, garden equipment and supplies NA
Building materials including storage yards NA
Building supply stores, except material sales yards and accessory storage
buildings
NA
Buildings accessory to and incidental to uses permitted in the zone NA
Bus Depots NA
Businesses and establishments with vehicular drive-in and drive-through
pickup facilities
A
Cabinet shop NA
Canvas products sales and fabrication (on site, retail only) NA
Car lots-New NA
Car lots-Used NA
Catering service A
Cellular and wireless phone dealerships (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Cellular and wireless phone dealerships (over 5000 square feet) M
Cement, lime, gypsum, rock wool or plaster of paris manufacturing NA
Cemetery M
Childcare Center 13+ (within commercial area) A
Childcare Family 1-5 A
Childcare Group 6-12 A
Christmas tree sales (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Church M
Circuses and carnivals (By event permit) A
Civic, social or fraternal organizations M
Clinic (Medical) (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Clinic (Medical) (over 5000 square feet) M
Coffee roasting facility (maximum of 5000 sq ft) M
Coffee roasting facility (over 5000 sq ft) NA
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Commercial Condominium Projects pursuant to Idaho State Code Title 55,
Chapter 15
A
USE
Commercial garages, but not including the storage of wrecked or dismantled
automobiles
NA
Commercial HVAC service establishments NA
Community Garden M
Computer sales, service, and maintenance (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Computer sales, service, and maintenance (over 5000 square feet) M
Construction sand and gravel mining NA
Contractor's yard and/or shop NA
Convenience Store with no fuel/charging service (service station) (maximum of
5000 square feet)
A
Convenience Stores (excluding super service stations) (maximum of 5000
square feet)
A
Convenience Stores (including super service stations) (Over 5000 square feet) M
Copy/Print/Blueprint retail centers (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Copy/Print/Blueprint retail centers (over 5000 square feet) M
Craft Shops - no commercial sanding or cutting allowed (maximum of 5000
square feet)
A
Dairy farm NA
Dancing and Music Schools/Studios (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Day/Massage spa (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Day/Massage spa (over 5000 square feet) M
Delicatessens (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Delicatessens (over 5000 square feet) M
Distillation of bones and organic fertilizer manufacturing NA
Drive-in theater NA
Drugstore and Pharmacies (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Drugstore and Pharmacies (over 5000 square feet) M
Dry Cleaner & Laundry Plants A
Dry Cleaners & Laundry w/Pick up service (maximum of 5000 square feet) M
Emergency healthcare (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Emergency healthcare (over 5000 square feet) M
Emergency services - Private for profit M
Engraving, print shops (excluding those print presses that are half size or
larger)
NA
Equipment rental and sales yard NA
Explosive manufacture and storage NA
Farm NA
Farmers' markets (outdoor) (By event permit) A
Fat rendering NA
Feedlot and stockyard NA
Flex space (Indoor open space for lease - Weddings, Conventions, etc.)
(maximum of 5000 square feet
A
Flex space (Indoor open space for lease - Weddings, Conventions, etc.) (over
5000 square feet)
M
Food preparation plants, the operation of which is not obnoxious by reason of
emission of odors, smoke, or noise
NA
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Furniture repair shops NA
Garages (commercial, but not including the storage of more than ten (10)
wrecked or dismantled automobiles)
NA
USE
Garbage dumps or dead animal reduction NA
Glass cutting and installation NA
Glue manufacturing NA
Golf course and related services M
Government building, offices A
Greenhouse(s) M
Health/Athletic clubs, spas, weight reduction salons (maximum of 5000 square
feet)
A
Health/Athletic clubs, spas, weight reduction salons (over 5000 square feet) M
Healthcare or social services (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Heliport and passenger railroad stations. (By Conditional Use Permit) NA
Heliports NA
Home occupation A
Horticulture (general) Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with
the art, science, technology, and business of vegetable garden plant growing
M
Hospital M
Hotel and motel M
Hotels and hospitals for human care NA
Industry Limited NA
Kennel (Commercial) M
Laboratories M
Laundries (commercial) NA
Laundromat (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Laundromat (over 5000 square feet) M
Library M
Livestock auctions and activities related to the handling, transporting and
selling of livestock
NA
Machinery sales establishments NA
Manufacturing, processing and fabricating establishments except those in
which explosives or other dangerous materials are used
NA
Microbrewery M
Milk distribution stations, creameries, bottling works and similar businesses NA
Milling or smelting of ores NA
Mobile office M
Mortuaries and funeral parlors M
Museum M
Music studios and other music related businesses M
Night Clubs NA
Non-flashing signs advertising the services performed within the structure as
permitted by Title 10, Chapter 34
A
Nonprofit Rehabilitation center NA
Nursery, plant materials M
Nursing or residential care facility M
Offices; Business, professional and medical (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Offices; Business, professional and medical offices (Over 5000 square feet) M
Parking lots and public garages for pay M
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Parking lots and structures NA
Parking lots Off-street in conjunction with permitted uses A
Parks, public and private A
USES
Pawn shops NA
Petroleum refining and refining of crank case oil NA
Petting Zoo Area - (pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 3) M
Plumbing and carpenter shops and similar NA
Portable classroom M
Private EV Charging Station A
Public EV Charging Station A
Public garages and public parking lots for pay NA
Public or quasi-public use facilities A
Public service facilities A
Public, infrastructure A
Radio and TV broadcast studios, but excluding antenna towers greater than
thirty (30) feet in height above the average terrain
NA
Radio and TV studios, with antenna towers greater than thirty (30) feet in
height above the average terrain permitted
NA
Research and development M
Research laboratories, excluding activities hazardous to explosion or fire NA
Residential - Dwelling, Accessory Unit A
Residential - Dwelling, multi-family, two-family duplex A
Residential - Dwelling, single-family attached (up to 8 units) A
Residential - Dwelling, single-family detached A
Residential - Manufactured home park M
Residential - Mobile home (single unit) (temporary living quarters) M
Residential - Multi-family dwelling (up to 8 attached) M
Residential - Multi-family dwelling (9 or more attached) M
Residential Condominium Projects pursuant to Idaho State Code Title 55,
Chapter 15
A
Restaurant (maximum of 5000 square feet) Beer/Wine allowed by use-Liquor
allowed pursuant to HC-1 Requirements
A
Restaurant (including those with a drive-through) (Over 5000 square feet) M
Restaurants (over 5000 square feet) (alcohol allowed pursuant to HC-1
Requirements when approved on the master plan)
M
Retail sales - (over 5000 square feet) M
Retail store - Small scale (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Retail Wine/Beer Shop - Products available for both on and off premise
consumption (maximum of 5000 square feet)
A
Riding academies/stables NA
Roadside stand (temporary structure) A
Rubber manufacture NA
School, public or private M
Semi-public swimming pools, including water parks M
Service establishments, such as dyeing, cleaning or laundry plants, printing
plants, machine shops, blacksmith shops
NA
Shooting range-Indoor (with conditional use permit approval) NA
Shooting ranges - CUP - That outdoor shooting ranges shall be first approved
as a conditional use by the Board of Adjustment
NA
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Shopping center M
Shopping mall NA
Sidewalk Sales (within commercial area) A
USES
Sign shop, including painting NA
Small engine repair (mower, chain saws, etc.) M
Sporting goods stores (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Sporting goods stores (Over 5000 square feet) NA
Stock yards, feed yards or slaughter of animals NA
Storage (enclosed building) M
Storage (solid obscure fenced area) M
Storage Units NA
Street fair (Closures of Street by permit only) A
Subdivision sales office A
Taxi stands and Bus Stops A
Theater – Indoor M
Tire shop, including recapping NA
Trade fair (within Flex space) (Require Event Permit) A
Truck stop NA
Turf and/or tree farm NA
Upholstery shop M
Upholstery stores and repair shops NA
Vehicle repair, minor NA
Vertically integrated Commercial and/or Residential project (Including a
combination of commercial and residential)
M
Veterinary Hospitals - Large or small animal (Over 5000 square feet) NA
Veterinary Hospitals - Small animal (maximum of 5000 square feet) A
Vineyard NA
Welding, tool shop NA
Wholesale distributing houses and warehouses NA
Wholesale establishments with stock on premises, but excluding
establishments, the principal activity of which is a storage warehouse
NA
Wireless/Communication facilities (enclosed building, tower height - 60' or less) A
Wireless/Communication facilities (enclosed building, tower height - over 60' M
Woodworking shop NA
KEY
ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED ZONE A
NOT ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED ZONE NA
ALLOWED WHEN APPROVED ON MASTER PLAN IN MULTI-USE ZONE
(ORIGINAL OR AMENDED)
M
10-35-3: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS: All properties used for
residential purposes within the zone shall require platting for each residential structure or
grouping of residential structures within the zone. Setbacks for all residential structures shall be
applied based on the size of the lot and the related residential zone within the City Code that
would allow the same size parcel and type of structure. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) will
only be permitted to be constructed with residential units as allowed by related residential
zones. For those residential structures that are platted and developed in a group setting where
the property and/or structure may not be fronting on a public street, the setback from the side of
the building containing the main doorway shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any
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10-5-26 COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USES
USE RE RP RP-A R-1 R-1A R-2 R-2A R-3 R-3A RMH PSC Multi Use LC/PB PB C-1 HC-1 CC-1 GC-1 M-1 I &M-1 I & M-2
Dwelling, Single Family P P P P P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Multi Family P P P P M
Group Homes P P P P P P P P P P P
Residential Care Facility P P P P M
Short-term rentals P P P P P P P P P P P
Adult Business P P
Agriculture, Commercial P P P P P P P
Agriculture, Urban P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Assembly/Light Manufacturing Facility P P P P P P P
Car Wash M P P P P P P P
Childcare Facility P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P P P P P P P P P P
Communications Facility P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3 P P P P P P P P P P
Contractor Shop P P P P P
Drive-through Facility P P P P P P P P P P
Equestrian Facility P P P P P P P
Financial Institutions P P P P P P P P P P
Food Service P P P P P P P P P P
Golf Course M P P P P P P P P
Health and Fitness Facility M P P P P6 P6 P6 P6 P6 P6
Home Occupation P P P P P P P P P P P
Hotel/Motel M P P P P P P P
Kennel, Commercial Boarding M C C C P P P P P P
Boarding/Lodging House M P P P P
Manufacturing P P P
Motor Vehicle Repair C P P9 P9 P9 P9
Motor Vehicle Sales P P P P P P
Motor Vehicle Service M C P P9 P9 P9 P9
Office, Business P P P P P P P P P P
Outdoor Entertainment M P P P P P P P
Parking Facility, Off-Site M P P P P P P P P P
Professional Services M P P P P8 P8 P8 P8 P8 P8
Private EV Charging Station P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Public EV Charging Station P P P P P P P P P P P
Recreational Facility M P P P P P P
Repair Shops P P P10 P10 P10 P10
Restaurants less than 30 seats, no beer/wine/alcohol service permitted P P P P P P P P P
Restaurants - max of 5000 sq ft, Beer/Wine allowed by use, Liquor allowed
pursuant to HC-1 Requirements P P P P P P P
Restaurants - over 5000 sq ft, Beer/Wine/Alcohol allowed by use pursuant to
HC-1 Requirements M P P P P P P
Retail store - Small scale (max of 5000 sq feet) P P P P P P P P P
Retail store - Large scale (over 5000 sq feet)M P P P P P P P
Self-Service Storage Facility P P P
Service Industry P P P P P P P P P P
Sexually Oriented Business/Adult Business P P
Service Station P P4 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5 P5
Studio Commercial P P P P P P P P P P
Transportation Facility M P P P P P P
Television and Radio Broadcasting Station M P P P P P P P
Wholesale P P P P
Assembly, Place of C C C C C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P
Cemetery C C C C C C C C C C C M C P P P P P P P P
Cultural Facility M P P P P P P P P P
Government P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Hospital C C C C C C C C C C M C C P P P P P P P
Medical Care Facility P P P P P7 P7 P7 P7 P7 P7
Parking Facility, Off-Site M P P P P P
Performing Arts Production M P P P P P P P
Public Use C C C C C C C C C C C M C P P P P P P P
Semi-Public Use C P P P P P P P
PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED ZONE P
NOT PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED ZONE
PERMITTED WHEN APPROVED ON MASTER PLAN IN MIXED USE ZONE
(ORIGINAL OR AMENDED)M
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C
Notes to Commercial and Residential Chart
P1 Family Child Care Facility (5 or fewer children)
P2 Group Child Care Facility (6 to 12 children)
P3 Allowed for Amateur Radio Operators
P4 Service Station - no more than twelve (12) vehicles simultaneously
P5 Super Service Station - thirteen (13) or more vehicles simultaneously
P6 Health & Fitness Facility over 5,000 square feet
P7 Medical Care Facility over 5,000 square feet
P8 Professional Services over 5,000 square feet
P9 Major Motor Vehicle Repairs - emit odors, noise
P10 Major Repair Shops - emit odors, noise 4/17/2025
10-37-1 (A) PERMITTED USES BY 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. If a new school project shares a property line with an existing 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 of the closest exterior wall to the property line against the low-density
residential property. Elementary schools shall be only one (1) story in height. 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.
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(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
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 lot size
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.
a. The smallest lot size allowed for a school is three (3.0) acres. School sites that
are less than six (6.0) acres shall provide a minimum of one (1) acre of usable
site area per thirty-five (35) students at maximum capacity.
b. School sites that are six (6.0) acres and larger shall provide a minimum of one
(1) acre of usable site area per sixty-five (65) students at maximum capacity.
(H) Arterial or Collector Street Location. Schools shall have direct primary 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
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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
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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