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8-2-2: DISTRICT STRUCTURE:
A. Applicability: The use, erection, alteration, or relocation of any building, or a change in use or alteration of land, shall comply with the regulations for the zoning district where that building, or land is located.
B. Permitted And Conditional Uses: Section 8-2-23 of this Chapter (Use Table) establishes uses which are permitted, specially authorized, and prohibited in each zoning district.
C. Dimensional Standards: Each zoning district includes dimensional standards, including density, setback, and building height. These are defined in Chapter 10 of this Title and summarized below:
Table 8-2-2-1 Summary / Description of Dimensional Standards Note: See Chapter 10 for definitions of the terms below. |
Table 8-2-2-1 Summary / Description of Dimensional Standards Note: See Chapter 10 for definitions of the terms below. | |
Density and Development | |
Density | Density is expressed as gross density (see Chapter 10) unless otherwise indicated. Although maximum densities are listed, they are not guaranteed and are determined based on a variety of factors. Permitted densities may or may not be achievable on every lot in a given district due to specific site constraints of particular parcels or lots. |
Lot Area | This is a minimum (in square feet or acreage) for the entire lot where a lot area standard applies. |
Lot Coverage | This is the maximum percentage (in square feet or acreage) of the lot covered by all improvements where a lot coverage standard applies. |
Lot Depth | This is a minimum (in feet) for the entire lot where a lot depth standard applies. |
Lot Width | This is a minimum (in feet) for the entire lot where a lot width standard applies. |
Building Area | This is expressed as the maximum per building, in gross floor area (gfa). The building area is determined using the methodology established in the Ada County Building Code. |
Building Height | Building height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the average contact ground level at the front wall of a building to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof, the deck line of a mansard roof, or the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof. |
Common Open or Civic Space | These are open or civic space requirements calibrated to the district's character. |
Front Setback | The minimum required distance between the front property line and nearest structure. |
Side Street Setback | The minimum required distance between the side street property line and nearest structure. |
Interior Side Setback | The minimum required distance between the side property line and nearest structure. |
Rear Setback | The minimum required distance between the rear property line and nearest structure. |
(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)
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