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City of Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County
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[CC 1984 §6.010]
This Chapter shall be known and cited as the Zoning Code of the City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri.
[CC 1984 §6.020]
There is hereby established a comprehensive Zoning Code for the City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri, which is enacted in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan designed to lessen congestion in the streets, secure safety from fire panic and other dangers, promote health, safety and the general welfare, provide adequate light and air, prevent the overcrowding of land, avoid undue concentration of population and facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements. This Code is enacted after reasonable consideration to the character of the City and its peculiar suitability for particular uses with a goal of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the City.
[CC 1984 §6.030]
It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the City of Weatherby Lake that this Code shall be regarded primarily to further the public and community interests of the City. Accordingly, in their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Code shall be considered to be minimum provisions.
[CC 1984 §6.060]
A. 
The areas and boundaries of the zoning districts of the City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri, are hereby established as shown on the official map of the City prepared by Aylett Survey Company and dated December 2, 1996, together with any changes, amendments or additions thereto.
B. 
Said map, referred to herein as the "Zoning Map", together with all notations, references and information shown thereon, is hereby made a part of this Code as though it were set forth herein; provided however, in the event of inconsistency between the Zoning Map and legal descriptions in this Chapter or any amendments thereto, then the legal descriptions shall control.
[CC 1984 §§6.070 — 6.085]
A. 
District "R-1-A".
1. 
All lands situated within the corporate limits of the City of Weatherby Lake as the same is now constituted, except for the following land:
a. 
District "R-E-C" as set forth in Subsection (B) below, which is described as that part below normal pool level of Weatherby Lake or that area dedicated as private parks or access areas and designated as such on the Zoning Map and that portion of the City situated immediately below the dam; and
b. 
District Commercial as set forth in Section 405.050(C) of the City Code of Weatherby Lake which is described as:
All of Lot 1 in the Plat of Block Y, Lakeview, a subdivision of land in Platte County, Missouri.
2. 
In addition, any and all land annexed to the City of Weatherby Lake shall be designated as District "R-1-A" unless the Planning Commission takes action to designate said land differently.
B. 
District "R-E-C". All lands within the City of Weatherby Lake situated below normal pool level of Weatherby Lake or dedicated as private parks or access areas and designated as such on the Zoning Map and that portion of the City situated immediately below the dam shall be designated as District "R-E-C".
C. 
District Commercial. All lands within the City of Weatherby Lake as set forth in the legal description below shall be designated as being located within the Commercial District:
All of Lot 1 in the Plat of Block Y, Lakeview, a subdivision of land in Platte County, Missouri.
[CC 1984 §6.580; Ord. No. 628 §1, 6-17-2003]
The provisions of this Zoning Code shall not apply to real property owned by the City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri, or to actions taken by the City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri.
[CC 1984 §§6.450 — 6.550; Ord. No. 1129, 10-4-2011; Ord. No. 2019-02, 3-13-2019]
A. 
Explanation Of Terminology. Words used in the present tense include the future tense. The singular number includes the plural and the plural is singular. The word "shall" or the word "must" are mandatory and not discretionary.
B. 
Definitions. As used in this Chapter, Sections 405.010 et seq., the following terms shall have these prescribed meanings:
ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING
A subordinate building having a use customarily incident to and located on the lot occupied by the main building or a use customarily incident to the main use of the property.
APPROVED
Complying with all applicable City ordinances and City Code.
BUILDING
Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind and includes any structure.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Where mentioned, shall include the Building Inspector or any person authorized by him/her.
CITY
The City of Weatherby Lake, Missouri.
DEFECT
An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming.
FLUSH WATER CLOSET
A toilet bowl flushed with water with a water-sealed trap.
GARBAGE
Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking, and consumption of food.
FAMILY
A group of persons living together as a single non-profit housekeeping unit and consisting of either one (1) or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption or a group of not more than five (5) persons who need not be related by blood, marriage or adoption.
FOOTPRINT
A building's physical dimensions as well as its location on the lot.
HABITABLE BUILDING
Any building that meets minimum standards for use as a home or place of abode by one (1) or more persons.
HEATED WATER
Water heated to a temperature of not less than one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120° F.) measured at faucet outlet.
HOME OCCUPATION
An occupation which is customarily incident to the main use of the premises as a dwelling place and is conducted by a member of a family residing in the dwelling and in connection with which there is kept no stock in trade nor commodity sold upon the premises, provided that no person is employed other than a member of the immediate family and provided that no mechanical equipment is installed or used in excess of one-quarter (1/4) horsepower per machine or a total of one (1) horsepower, other than machines used for domestic purposes, and provided that no explosive chemicals or combustible materials such as would endanger the occupants' or the neighbors' health or welfare shall be employed or stored on the premises.
[Ord. No. 2023-08, 8-9-2023]
INSPECTOR
The inspector(s) of the City includes Building Inspector, Police or any other person as authorized by the Building Inspector.
KITCHEN
A space which contains a sink with counter working space, adequate space for installing cooking and refrigeration equipment, and adequate space for the storage of cooking utensils.
LONG-TERM RENTAL
The rental of any single-family home, or a portion thereof of a legally permitted dwelling unit for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days.
LOT
A plot, parcel or tract of land occupied or proposed to be occupied by one (1) building and appropriate accessory buildings or uses, including such setback areas as are required by this Zoning Code and having its principal frontage on a street or place.
LOT, CORNER
A lot abutting upon two (2) or more streets at their intersection.
OCCUPANT
Any person including owner or operator living, sleeping, cooking and eating in a dwelling.
OPERATOR
The owner or his/her agent who has charge, care, control, or management of a dwelling.
OWNER
Any person, partnership, firm, or corporation who, alone, jointly, or severally with others, shall be in actual possession of, or have charge, care or control of, any dwelling within the City as owner, employee or agent of the owner, or as trustee or guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. Any such person representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this Chapter to the same extent as the owner.
PERSON
An individual, firm, partnership, association, limited liability corporation, limited liability company, corporation or joint venture or organization of any kind.
PLUMBING
All of the following supplied facilities and equipment in a dwelling: gas pipes, gas-burning equipment, water pipes, steam pipes, garbage disposal units, waste pipes, water closet, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, catch basins, drains, vents, and any other similar fixtures and the installation thereof, together with all connections to water, sewer, and gas lines.
PREMISES
A lot or part thereof on which a dwelling, structure, including accessory structure or other structure is located.
PRIVATE PARKS OR ACCESS AREAS
A plot of ground dedicated as private park property on the Zoning Map or deeded or leased to the Weatherby Lake Improvement Company for the use of the property owners in the City of Weatherby Lake, their families and guests according to the rules and regulations of the Weatherby Lake Improvement Company.
RUBBISH
Non-putrescible solid waste consisting of both combustible and non-combustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, grass and shrubbery clippings, wood, glass, brick, plaster, bedding, crockery, and similar materials.
SAFETY
The condition of being reasonably free from danger and hazards which may cause accidents or disease.
SETBACK
The distance between a building and the street line or property line nearest thereto.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
The rental of any single-family home, or a portion of such a legally permitted dwelling unit for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days in exchange for any compensation. Any such SHORT-TERM RENTAL shall not be considered a HOME OCCUPATION as set forth above.
STRUCTURES
Anything constructed or erected which is located on the ground or attached to something else having a location on the ground, including, but not limited to, decks, patios and retaining walls, etc.
TRANSIENT GUEST
Any person, other than the owner or a family as defined above, who for compensation occupies any single-family home, or a portion of such a legally permitted dwelling unit for a period of less than thirty (30) continuous days.