[R.O. 2012 §405.665; CC 1975 §31-73; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §1, 2-10-1969]
In order to not only provide for and protect safe and clear
rights-of-way, and to provide adequate light, air and open space in
conformity with buildings in existence on February 10, 1969, which
were erected in conformity with established setback lines, all such
setback lines in effect as of such date within the limits of property
now included in the City, shall all be hereinafter observed as herein
set forth.
[R.O. 2012 §405.670; CC 1975 §31-74; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §2, 2-10-1969]
A. The
following shows the location of the setback lines for structures along
highways provided for in this Article:
1. U.S. Highway I-70, from the east limits of the City to the west limits
of the City; the setback line is sixty (60) feet from the right-of-way
line.
2. Missouri State Highway #115 (Natural Bridge Road), from the east
limits of the City to the west limits of the City; the setback line
is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
3. Missouri State Highway Route "N" (Florissant Road), from the north
limits of the City to Natural Bridge Road; the setback line is thirty
(30) feet from the right-of-way line.
4. Missouri State Highway Route "U" (Lucas Hunt Road), from its intersection
with Pasadena Boulevard to the south limits of the City; the setback
line is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
5. Bermuda Road, from the north limits of the City to Florissant Road;
the setback line is thirty (30) feet from the right-of-way line.
[R.O. 2012 §405.675; CC 1975 §31-75; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §3, 2-10-1969]
Except as herein provided, no building or structure shall be
erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in such a manner that
any portion of the building shall project into the area between the
centerline of the highway and the setback lines established by this
Chapter.
[R.O. 2012 §405.680; CC 1975 §31-76; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §4, 2-10-1969]
The lawful use of any building existing on February 10, 1969,
except advertising signs and billboards, all or part of which may
be in violation of this Chapter, may be continued; provided, that
no structural alterations shall hereafter be made on that portion
of the non-conforming building between the setback lines and the centerline
of the highway. New buildings to replace destroyed or removed non-conforming
buildings shall conform to the provisions of this Article.
[R.O. 2012 §405.685; CC 1975 §31-77; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §5, 2-10-1969]
Any advertising sign, billboard or stored material within the
prohibited area shall be removed within two (2) years from February
10, 1969, unless attached to non-conforming commercial buildings,
which latter signs may be continued during the life of the building.
[R.O. 2012 §405.690; CC 1975 §31-78; Ord. No. 346 Art. 14, §6, 2-10-1969]
A. The
foregoing regulations shall be subject to the following exceptions:
1. The ordinary projection of sills, cornices, eaves and ornamental
features of a building into the area between the boundary of the highway
and the building line may be permitted for a distance not to exceed
five (5) feet.
2. Open, unenclosed porches, awnings and canopies containing no signs
or advertising, and paved terraces may project beyond the building
lines established by this Chapter for a distance not to exceed ten
(10) feet.
3. Poles, wires, pipes, water hydrants and other similar utilities and
necessary appurtenances may be erected, repaired and maintained within
the area between the building and setback lines and the centerline
of the highway.
4. When three hundred (300) or more lineal feet of continuous frontage
along a highway, to which this Chapter applies, is developed, and
not less than fifty percent (50%) of this frontage contains commercial
structures on February 10, 1969, the distance of the setback lines
herein provided for shall be reduced to meet the general average of
the existing buildings within the three hundred (300) feet of frontage
chosen for measurement.
5. When vacant ground lies between existing buildings not conforming
to this Chapter, and not more than three hundred (300) feet apart,
a building may be erected on such vacant ground on a line drawn between
the closet front corners of the existing buildings; provided, that
the building shall not be erected on land which is within the proposed
future right-of-way designated by this Article for a major highway.
6. Pumps and other necessary mechanical devices, but not advertising
signs, connected with any lawful structures may, by special permit
from the City Council, be authorized.
7. Roadside stands and other legal, authorized temporary structures
may be erected, by special permit from the City Council, to be removed
within a period of one (1) year or such other time as the permit may
stipulate.
8. Trailers, buses and other vehicles may be located within the setback
lines by permission of the City Council, to be moved on thirty (30)
days' notice in the event of widening of the highway.
9. Where the owner of the premises and holder of encumbrances thereon
agree in writing, properly acknowledged for recording, that they will
waive all damages that may result from the taking, destruction or
removal of the building for street purposes, the City Council may,
to avoid hardship or to closer conform to existing buildings nearby
and for other special reasons, permit some encroachment within the
setback lines by special permit, if the location of the building will
not interfere with proper and adequate light, air and visibility of
nearby buildings and streets.