City of New Haven, MO Establishment of Zoning Districts

[Ord. No. 918 §2, 5-1-2008]

The basic intent and purpose of each district is generally described as follows:

"A-1" General Agricultural District. Primarily undeveloped land usually found on the periphery of the City. Such lands are usually restricted to agriculture and limited residential use and constitute the prime areas for urban growth and expansion.

"R-1a" Single-Family Residential District. Low-density residential district with related recreational, religious and educational facilities being provided.

"R-1b" Single-Family Residential District. Districts similar to "R-1a" District but usually permitting higher density. Such areas are usually close to the central business district.

"R-1c" Single-Family Residential District. Districts are similar to "R-1a" and "R-1b" except zero lot line homes are allowed. A minimum of two (2) homes, but no more than four (4) homes, may share a zero lot line. Such areas usually include villas and town homes.

"R-2" Two-Family Residential District. Residential districts with slightly higher population densities. Such districts create a smooth transition between single-family and multi-family areas.

"R-3" Multi-Family Residential District. High-density residential areas served by common facilities and open space.

"C-1" General Commercial District. Automobile-oriented commercial districts providing a wide variety of business services and retail outlets. Such districts usually generate a lot of traffic and require strict parking, paving width and building setback provisions.

"C-2" Planned Shopping Center District. This district usually consists of large retail outlets such as department stores or shopping malls which usually create a high flow of traffic. The same requirements as the "C-1" General Commercial District generally apply.

"C-3" Central Business District. The commercial district usually composing the City center. Such a district should offer a wide range of services and outlets and should be pedestrian oriented.

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"I-1" Light Industrial District. An industrial district intended primarily for light manufacturing, assembling, fabrication or warehousing, wholesale and service uses. This area may require access to rail and street transportation. Buildings should be architecturally attractive and surrounded by landscaped yards.

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"I-2" Heavy Industrial District. An industrial district intended to provide for a class of uses other than those specified in the "I-1" Light Industrial District category. This is an area of intense use and should be separated from residential and commercial uses wherever possible.

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"M" Mobile Home District. An area intended for the orderly, planned development of mobile homes and related facilities. The requirements for open space and facilities are similar to those provided for in the "R-3" Multi-Family District.

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"HF" Highway Frontages Overlay District. An area established in recognition of the importance of the highway frontages to the City's image and development with special design guidelines and standards to ensure high-quality and compatible development.

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"HP" Historic Preservation Overlay District. An area established in recognition of the importance of historic buildings and structures in maintaining the character of the community and its architectural significance.