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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 �
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Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 �; �
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Districts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 2 5
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"A" Qne-Family District. . . . . . . . . S 6 �
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"E" dc "F" Commercial District. . . 6 9 �
"G" Business District and "H" and
"I" Light Industrial Districts. . 7 9 '�
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"G" Business District. . . .. . . . . . . . 15 18
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Hei��ht and Area r�xceptior�s. . . . . . . . . . . 17 20 '�.
Board of Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 �2
Certificate of Occupancy. . . . .. . . . .. . . 19 26 '
Plats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 27
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�' AN ORDI�TAT'�E to regu,late and restrict the ;_
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heigh�, number of stories and size of buildin�s and other st�uct-
ures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of
yards, and oth.er open spaces, the density of population, the
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loca.�ions, erectiori, construction, recor.struc�icn, alteration �
and �se of buildings, structures anc3 land for tFade, industry, �
residence or other purposes; a._1 for the purpase of pror�oting ,�
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, th� health, sa�'ety, morals or general welfare of the City af �
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Cape Girard�au and for said purposes to divide the City of Cape �
Gi�ardeau into districts; to provide for change of the regulat- j
- ions, restr�.ctions and boundaries of such districts; to provide �
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for a Board of Adjustnlent; to provide for enforcement, to pre- :�
scribe penalti�s for violation of tne provisions hereof, and
containing an ewergency clause. 1
'e`�r�AS, by the provisions of 3iouse Bill �
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110. �95, an Act of the General Asse�bly of tne State of ���issouri `
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for the year 1925, and as amended by House Bill No. 233, Session `�
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, Zaws of the year 1927, authoxa.t5� iN conferred upon the Gity of
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Cape Girardeau to establish districts or zones within its cor- j
porate lirr.its for the purpose of regulating the use of land and
�uildings, the height of buildings, the size of ppen spaees sur- '.g
rounding buildirigs, and der�sity of population, ar.d
i�1HEI-tEAS, the City Council ef the City of
Cape �irardeau deerns it necessary in order to lessen congesticn �
in the streets• t o seeure safet fror� fire anic and oti�er dan- �
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gers; to pror�iote health and the general welfare; to provide ad-
ec�luate light and air; to prevent the over-cre�xding of land; to
avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate t:�eadequate
provisian of transportation, watex, sewerage, schools, parks, and �
other public requirements, all in accordance ti,rith a cor,�prehensi�re
p1an; Now, Theref'ore, ;,
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Or' CAPE i�IRh.Ri��AU , �'�ISSOITRI - AS r'OLLOWS:
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��'or the purpose of this ordine_r.ce certain �erms and words -�
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£ Words used in the present tense include the f'uture; �rords �
in th� singul�r number include the plural �nd words in the plural ��
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number include the singular; the word ",�uilding" includes the �xord
"structure'�, arzd the word "shall" is zr:andatory, and not directory. �
Accessory� Building: A subardinate building or portion ;
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of main building, the use of which is incidental to that af the �
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main building. � ���
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Alley: A tivay which af�ords only a secondary rneans of ;;�
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access to abutting property. ;:�
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APartmer.t riouse: See T,�ltiple Dwellin�. �
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:�a,sement: A story partly underground and having at least i
one-hal�' of its hei�ht alao4e the average level of the adjoinin� �
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�ground . A basement shall �e counted as a story it` suc;divided and
used for d�velling or business purposes. '�
�oarding riouse: A �building other than a hotel, where �
lod�ing ar.d meals for five or r.�ore persons are served for corn- �9
pensation. �
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Buildir�g, Height of: �he vertical distar,ce measur�d '�
from the curb level to tne highest point of the roof surface, if �I
a flat roof; to the d�ck line of mansard roofs and to the mean �
hei�ht level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel �
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ro�fs. :r�or buildings set back from the street line the height cf
the builc7ing may be u:easured from the auerage elevation of the
finished grade along the front of the building.
Buildi�.• A structure having a roof supported by col-
urnr.s or walls and �vhen separated by a division v�a11. without open- �
in s each ortion of such builain shall be de��ed a se arate �
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building except ��.s provided in Bection, l`7.
�usiness : Includes the Co�unercial, �i�;ht Industrial.
and Heavy Tndustrial Uses and Districts as herein defir�d.
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Cell.ar: � �tory havin� rnore th�n one-ha?f o�' i ts height uelos t�e
avera�e level of the adjoining ground . ii cellar shall not be counted as a �
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story for purposes of hei�ht measurement . �
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Curb I,evel: The level of the establisned curb in :front of the building `�
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r�:ewaured at t'�e center of such front . `��t�er� no curb has �een esta-olislzed ;�
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tne city er�,ineer s:zall e st�:�:li:h suc;� cur� ievel or its equiv�,lent for the q
uurpose of tizis ordinarlce. �
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l�ti�ellin�ai Une-�a:nil:,r: A detached aui�dir:� desi�ned ior or occupied ;
exclusively by one �� arnily. �
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llwellin_gi Two-�'araily: k deta:ched or semi-d�tached 'auildi��g de:�igned
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ior or occupied exclusively by tti�o families.
` Dwellin�, i?ultiple : A builUing or portion ther�of used or designed as �
a residence :i`or three or more families or house-holds livin� independently :!
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of e�:.ch o ther. �
Farnily: One or more per.�ons oc�upyin� a �renuses alzd livi��g a,� a `�
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sir�gle housel{eepin� ur.it , as distiri�;uished f'rom a �roup o�tcupying a �:.oard- .�
in� house, a lodging house, or hotel, as herein deiined . {
�:�ara��e� �rivates � garage with capacity for not �ore than four (4 ,
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�-- a�;lfprNepelled ve.zicles for stora�e ��nly. rrovided , h�awever, a priv_,.te '
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� �ara�e ,�iay exceed a four {4) ve:�icle capacity if the lot vvt��reon such g�.r-
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�.�e is located contains not lf_ ss than fi�teen hu:idred (1500) square fe�=t `�
fox e�c�i veh.icle stored .
Garage, t'Up11Q: l�ny premises e�ce�t those describ�d �� s a priv�.te or �
stora�e �ara�e, used ior t:�e storage or care of sulf-�ropelled vehicles ,
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or wi�ere any such vehicles axe equip�;ed i'or o�eration, repaired or kept ;
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for re,nur��ration, hire or sale. ;�
Gara�e, S+__ .o�P: Any premises except taase descri�:ed as a ��riva�te
or puk�.�is gara�e, used ::xclusively tor t'�ie storage of self-propelled veh-
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�Iotel: � �building occupied u� �.�e �::ore or less temporary abidirig
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pi.ace of individuals 41ho are lociged �vith or tivitho�t meals a: :d in r�hich
�;here are more tnan t��aelve (12) sleepin� roorr�s usually occupied singly
and no �rovision �ade i'or cooking in ar�y i�dividual rootn or apartr�ent.
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Zo�in� House: A bulding , other than a hctel, t��here lodgii�g for I
' zive ( 5 ) or more persons is provided ior cotnpensati _n. `�
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L�ot,_: Land occupied or to be occupied by a �:uilding �,nd its acces- ;�
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sory bui�wairigs t��etner witn such oper� spaces a s are required under this !
ordinance and navin its r �
, g principal iror�taF e upon a street or of��icially �
approved pl�ce. �
Corner Zot : � lot situated at t'ae �uncticri of two or more streets, `
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and having a width not gre•�.�ter tlzan sever�t;r-five ( 75 ) feet. �
Interior I,ot: � lot other t'cnan a corner lot . �
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�S"rirough_ I,ot : An interior lot naving fr:;nta�e on twc parallel or a�- '!
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proxi..iately parallel streets. i
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Zot I,ines: The lines bo ,-.ndirig a lot as defif.ed herein. '
��?on-coniormin� u,.�e : A buildi:�g or land oceupied by a use that does
not conform with the regulations of the use district in which it is situ-
�,ted .
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� rl�,ce: �n o��en u�_occupied space other t�ari a street or alie;- per- �
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manently reserved ati� t�e �rincipal rneans of access to abutting property. �
�� t�e. p�'� va .P: A staqle ti�cith c�.pacity :Cor not tnore tb.�n t�ao horses, !
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��provided�, '�o'd7eyr�r , tkiat tiie capa�ity of a priv�:�te sta,��le ::.�y be i�crea.�ed �
�rer��is�s -�rnereon such stable is loc�:�ted conta�ns an area of not ��
1� �
le:�s than 15G0 square feet for each horse accouiodated . :I
Sta�;le� i�u�iic: A stable ��1ith a capacity for more than two horses.
S or : That �iortion of a building includcd i�et�reen the surfc�.ce o�' arly �
:�
floor �wnd the surface cf ttle iloor next ��;o,re it , or if' �here be no :�locr �
�
a�oove it , then t'ne space b�tween such floor dr�d �:ie ceiling next �pove it . �
;�tor.y, Half: A story under a ga�le , hip or ga�brel roof, �;:�e v�ra11 '�
r�lates of yrhich on at lea.st t�vo ( .� ) opposite exterior :Fralls are not uiore �
�
than t�vo (2 ) feet aoove the floor oi suc�i story. '
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£ - - "`- , retroleum Produc�
- ir_clude the storageeof�lasolineholesale Stora�•
�.i`"'� ; products � , kerosene e °� �etrole�= ,�rall
derived from petroleum in gn � fuel oil and
' � k tl ,. gdllons az a Y quantit °r other ---_-
nY one st�nd - _
one lot within tre �lty�. stntior or , y gre�ter than 12,000
--- r��ae of nusiness or p y ___..
�alr�nded Dec. 21, 1936, CF ir776)n an ,
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� Street: � thoroughfare wnich affords principal rneans ,
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of access to abutting property. �
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Structu�e: Anything constructed or erected , the use of ;j
mo�e or less permanent location on the ground or ��
�rhich requires i
attached to something having a permanent location on the gro�znd. ;�
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Structural Hlterations: Any change in the supporting �
�.� ,
members of a builciing, such as bearing ���1 a11s, columns, peams or
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girders.
Yard : An open s�ace on ttie s am.e lot with a building, .�
unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as other- ;
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v:�ise provided herein. _ �j
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Front Yard : � yard extending across the front of the �
,
lot betvreen t�e inner side yard lines and measured between: �
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ja) the front line of the lot and s
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front line of the buildin�, and ,:1
b) the front line of trze lot and '�
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the nearest line of any porch �
or paved terrace. _ �
Rear Yard : A yard extending across tne 1`ull �idth of' the �
� " ��,1ot o.nd r�easured aetween the rQar line of the lot and the r,ear line
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� ~ o� the building.
y Side Yard : A yard between the building and the side line
of the lot and extending fror� the street line to the rear yard. I
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S�CTION 2 - DI�TRICTS. �
r to re late and restrict the location and use �
In orde� �
" of buildings structures and land for t�rade, industry, resa.dence or
� number of `
other pruposes, to regulate arm re�;Lriet the height, �
.,�v. , �
stories, si��,: of buildings and other structures, the size of yards �
ulaticn, the ��'��i'.�y of �
and other open spaces, and the density of pop ��,. �
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Ca�e �irardeau is h�reby div��- . �-��'��"�`-��""'�`"`'�'"�y#
..� �� �,. ., * ��'��^�asa��,��a"'��j��� 4.
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' shall '�e t en (10 � , kn ovan a s: ' �"� �".��W��.,��
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�; " A - One-family distri�t �
B - -T�uo-family district �
C - Apartment district ;
� � - D - Apart�ent district _ '
> L - Comm�rcial district �
= F - Comriercial district
G - Business district "�
- N - Zight In�]ustrial district �
I - Light Industrial district
J - i�eavy Industrial district
The City of Ca�,e Gi�ardeau is hereby c3ivided into ten �
(10) districts aforesaid and t�ie boundaries of such distriots
�
�.r� shocJn upon the map attached e�eretc and made a part o� tr�is �
` , orq�inance, being designated a s t��e aDistrict I�.iap" and said map �
and a 11 the notations , references and other iniormation shoc�rn
.
�chereon shall i; e as much a part ot' this ordinance as iz tne rnat-
ters and iniormatiun set t'ortn by said map yrere al1 iiz"lly described �
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herein. �
� r;xcept as hereinat'ter provided : �
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(1 ) I�?o building ehall be srected , rec_onstructed or ,�
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structurally altered nor shall. �ny building or pr:mises be used ?,
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for any p�zprose other than is pernitted in the district in which ;
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x such building or premis�s is located . �
(2) Ivo building s:�all �e erected , reconstructed. or ��
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st�rt�ct._lral�.� a.ltered to exceed the� hei.�,;��t or bulk li�nit nereixz cs-
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ta�lished for the llistric� in �vhich such building is located .
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(3) No lot area shall. �e so reduced or diminisned that
the yards or other open spaces shall be �a.11er than prescribed
by this ordin�nce, nor shall the density of population he incr�as�d
in any rnanner except in conformity with tcie area regulations her�- �
ay estat�lished for the district in which sueh building is located .
(4) l�very building herea�ter erected s t�11 be located
;
on, a lot or parcel of land as herein detined arid in no case shall
there be tnore than one nuilding on one lot except as hereinafter �
. �
provided . , �
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"A" One-�'arzily District
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In the "A" One-r'ar�ily District no building or land
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shall �e used and no ��uilding shall be hereafter erected or struct- `
urally altered, unl�ss other4vise provided in this ordinarce, ex- ;
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cept for one or more of the follovein� uses: '�
, �
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1. ��.e-r'amily D�ellings. ' j
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2. Churches
3. Sc;�ools, :�lementary and Hi�h. . ,
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4. 1Vluseums, Zibraries, Parks, .
Playgrounds or Community � �
Centers ovme� and operated
by the City of Cape Girardeau. �
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5. Golf Courses �
� ' 6. r�arming and Truck Gardenin�.
7, i�urse�`ies and Gxeenhouses �for '
the I �pagatin� �.nd cultiv�.ting of ��
plant only, provided , ho.wever, �
th.at bef'ore permit is issued ,
there are on t�ule in the ot'�`ice '�
of the :�uildin� Inspeetor , the �a
�rritten consents ot tae ovmers o� '
the majority of the area of all
real esta�te v�ithin two hundred (200)
�;
feet of any part of the premises. �
8. Accessory isuildings , incl�xding one
private ;;ar".ge or pri�rate staele
when located not le ss t:�an sixty
, (6U ) f'eet From t he front 1ot line ,�
nor less than tive feet (5) from � �
any other street line, or a priQate
garage c�nstr�icted a s a part of '
the main building. '
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9. Uses custo�narily incid ent to �
any of the above uses when situ-
ated in the same dwelli��, includ- "�
ing home occupation such as the �
office of a physician, surgeon,
dentist, mu�sician or artist. �
Provided no name plate exceeding ''
; one (1 ) square foot in area, nor �
bulletin boards, or si�;ns exceed- �
ir_� twelve (12) square feet in .,�
area appertaining to the lease,
hire or sale of a building or -
premises, nor advertising sign of
any otiZer character shall be per-
mitted in any One-�'amily District .
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� J �"E" and "r„' Commercial Listricts. �
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Tn the "E" and "�"' Commercial �istricts all buildings 'i
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and land except as otherwise provided in �his ordinance, may ` , �
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be used for any use permitted � in t�e tip�,rtment 1�istricts ox Por ;
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any other use except the followin�': �
. �
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, l, �3akery (employi�16 more t'�ian s ive (5� �
_ persons on the premises. ) � �
2. �lacksmith or horseshoeing shop a�
3. T3ottling works.
4. 3uilding material storage yard �
5. @arting, express, hauling or storage yard. �
6. Contractor' s plant or storage yard. �
7. �oal, coke or wood yard ,�
8. Cooperage works
9. �yeing and cleaning works (employiYig more �
than five 5 '�
( ) pers�ns on t�e premises. )
. 10. Ice plant or storage house of more than ;�
five ( 5 ) tons capacity. �
. 11. Zaundry ( e�nploying more than f'ive (5 ) ;�
�ersuns on the premises. } !
�.2. I,ivery stable or ridin� academy. #
� 13. Zumber yard . _ . - �
14. I.:acnine shop. :�
15. r� e�.ic garage, except as provided in `� �
aection 16, , �
16. l�.ilk distributing station other t�an
a ret�,il business conducted on tt�e premis�s. j
17. Stone munumental works (employing more ''?
than five (5) persons. )
18. Storage warehouse. �
19. ��holesale houses. �
20. All uses exclu�ed fro�� t'��e industrial '
districts.
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21. �ny kind of �ianui'<zcture ax treatment ot:ler �
tnan manufac'ture or trea�,rnents ot products �
cle�rly incidental t.-� the conduct of a re- �
tail business condu�ted on the premis��.
S�CTIUN 7 - USE R�;UULATIOi�TS
"G" i3usiness vistrict, anc� '�
"H" and '�I" Zi�ht Industrial Listriets. '�
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In the �'G" �usine�s i�istricts all �:uildings and the 'i�" i
and "I" Zight Industrial �istricts all buildings and land except a =
�:
as otnerwise provided in this ordir�ance, may �be used for any use +
permitted in t�ie Commercial vistricts or for any otner us� except
• the f ol:ioyvir.g:
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, 1. xcetylene gas uianufacture or sto'�age. �
:�. ��cid raanufacture ,
3. �lcohol raanutacture {
4. xmmonia, bleaching pow�}er, or chlorine �
��anufacture �
5. t�rsenal �'
6. _�lsphalt manutacture or ret�ining `�
7. �3ag cleaning '
8. �last furnace � �
9. �oiler work� '�
1C. �ri�k, tile or terra cotta manufacture
11. Candle ma.nufacture �
12. �;elluloid �manut'acture
13. Cement , 1ime, gypsum or plaster of !
paris manufacture.
14. Coke ovens �
15. Cotton gin �
16. Creosote treatrnent or a2anuf'�cture
17. visinfectants rnanufacture
la. Distillation of 'oones, coal or wood.
�.9. Dyestuff manufacture �°
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20. �xplosives, manufacture or storage �
21. .�xter�ninator and insect poison �zanufacture.
22. �;mery cloth and sand paper. �
23 r'at rendering ;�
24. r'ertilizer manufacture. '
25. l�'ire�vorks or explosive m,anufacture or storage. �
26. r'i sh smokin� and curir�g �
27 . y or�:e plant :j
28. Garbage, offal or dead animals, reduction �
or dumping. � 3
�9. :7as (illu:,iinatin� or neating) ma,nuz`acture. '�
3U. Glue, size or gelatine �:lanuiacture. i�
31., vunpowder, manuf'acture or storage.
32. Tron, steel, brass or copper f'oundry, i
, or fabrication plant.
33. I:aamp black manuf'�,eture �
34. ::Iatch rnanufactuxe.
35. Oilcloth or linoleurn :,�anlzf�,cture
36. Oi1ed or rubber goods rnanufacture �
37. Ure reduction
38. Paint , oil, sk�ellac, turpentine or s
varnish manuf acture.
39. Paper a.nd pulp rnanufac ture.
� 40. Petroleum products, refining or
wholesa.le storage of petrvleu�. �`
41. �'laning mills �
42. rota�h works. '
43. Pyrox�in manufacture =�
44. �ock crusher `;
45. t�olling mill
46. itubber or gutta-percha inanufacture �
or treatment �
49. Salt works �
48. aauerkraut manuf�cture
49. �hoc polish manufacture
50. Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or
iron ores. ;r
51.. Soap �nanufact�are, otner trian liquid soap. a
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52. �oda and cornpound �nanufacture ��
53. �tock yards or slaugnter of animals ?
�4. St ne mill or quarry :j
_ 55. Storage or baling of rags, iron or junk '�
56. Stove polish manuf�.cture !
57. Sulphuric, nitric or hydrochloric � ;
acid rnanufacture. � :a
�8. `rallova, grease or lard manufaeture `;
or refining fron animal fat. `r
59. `1�anning, curing or storage of raw
' hides or skins. -
- 60. Tar distillation or manufacture. �
_ 61. Tar roofir�g or water-pro.ofing manufacture.
62, Tob�,cco t chevring) :nanufa�ture or ;
treatment. '�
63.� vinegar manu��,c t�axe. ;�
64. :�ool pulling or scouring. ;�
, 65. Yeast plant .
66. l�nd in general those uses �+�rhich may be
obnoxious or offensive by reason of
em:�ssion of ordQx, dust , s�1oke, gas or ��
noise. � `�
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Si;G`.1'1 U l�l 8 - u:a.'r:; RL:a�� ::�'i'i U iv S � �
"J" rieavy industrial �istrict. '
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ln the �'J'� iieavy industrial District Quildings and land may �
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'oe used for any pur�os� whatsoever not in conflict v�ith any ordinance �
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of the City of Cape Girardeau regr�lating nuisances, provided, nowever, ;
� th�t no ti uildi�� or occupancy peralit ahall be issued for any of tne �
following use� until and unless the location of such use shall have �
been approved by the City Council. �
�
1. �cid manufacture. "
2. �istillaticn of bones. �
3. l�`at rendering.
4. ��'ertilizer manuf'acture.
S. :�arbage, offal or dead animal ;�
reduction or dut�ping. ;�
6. �:�as manufacture. �
7. Glue manutacture, ;
8. ameltin of tin co '
g , pper, zi�e
or iron ores. �
9. Stock yards or slaughter of
animals.
;: S�F�`1'ION 9 - i�OlV-COi��+'Ui3iuiIi�lu uS.h+;,�. '
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`.Ihe l�,v�iul use of land existing at tne time of the passage
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,� of this ordinance, alth.ough. such use does not conf'orm to t�.e pro-
visions hereof', may be continued , but if such non-conforr�ing use is
discontinued , any future use of� said prer�iises shall be in con�orr:�ity
with t'ne provisions of this ordi�ance.
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�, : � � ` ���� The lativful use of tne Biiilding existing at the t ime •
of t'�le passage of this ord�nance may be c :,ntinued , althou,�h such ;
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use does not ccnform with the provisions hereof, and such use may i
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be exterlded throughout the building provided no structural alter-
ations, except those required by law or ordirlar.ce, are �:ade therein. ;
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� If no structural alteratians are made, a non-conforming use of a �
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building may be chan�ed to anotheT non-eonfor�ing use of tt�:e same '
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� or more re�trict�;�d classifie�tion. - ' �
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'rhe foregoing provisions shall also apply to non-con�orm- ;�
ing uses in distra.cts hereaft�r changed .
1Vothing in this ordinarice shall �� e taken to prevent the '
restoration of a buildirig destroyed tc the extent of not r�lore tnan
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750 of its reasonable valuo, by fire, explosion or other Qasualty, ;
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or act of God , or the public eneny, nor the ccntinued occupancy or ;
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use of such buildirtg or part thereof v�hich existed at the tirne of 4
such partial destructions.
S:�CTION 1C - HEIGIiT �•TD AREI�.R��3�,T3C1NS
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"ai' One-�'amily and `TBn Two-�'amily Dis trict�. . ;�
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In the "�A" One-Family and "B" Two-r'amily Districts the `�
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� height o� buildings , the minumum di�.ensions of ya�ds a�d .�
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d-�c-��es��: ^`' �r�ar�Q -_-�� the minimum lot area per family shall be as I
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follows : �
Hei�ht: No building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall
exceed two and one-t�alf stories (22) or thirty-five (35) �'eet. See
Section 17. �
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Rear Yard : '1'here shall �:� e a rear yard ha�ring a depth of not less �
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thar. twenty (20� percent of the depth of the lot, �rovided such rear �
yard need not exceed twenty-fiYe (25) feet. See Section 17. �
Side Ya�rd : `lhere shall. be a side yard on e ach side of a �uilding
r having a v�idth of not less than ten (10) percerlt of' the width o�
the lot, provided suc�i side yards need not exceed fiY� (5 ) feet in ;�
t^�idth. �ee Secticn �7. ,
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{ � ��� �"ront Yard : There shall � e a front yard oi not le�s than twenty-- �
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five ( 25 ) feetto the front line of the buil.ding and not le ss t han i
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fifteen(15 ) feet to the front line of a porch or �ved terrace, ;�
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provided , however, that: ��
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(1) ��here lots cor�_prising forty (40 } per cent or mpre i
k .,
� of the tront age are developed with build in�s having an avexage ��ror�� ,
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� �- with a variation of not more than six (6 j feet� no buildin� {
hereaf'ter erected or structurally altered shall project beyond the �
, .,,,.,�:
' ��g� -�'�a��--�a-�- line so e sta'clished� provided , �urther, that this
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regu]a tion shall not be .� o irterpreted as to require a front yard '�
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,of more than fifty (50) feet. �
(2� On corner lo ts the sa�d e yard r�.gula tion shall apply
to the street side of the lot �xcept in the case of reversed frontage
where the �aorner lot faees an interseeting street. �n this case, �
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there shall �e a side yard on the street side of the corner lot of i
not less than tif'ty (50) per cent of th.e fror�t yard required on the �
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lots in the rear of such corner lot , and no aceessory buildir�g on �
said corner lot, ahall project beyond the front yard line on the �
lots in t�ie rear; provided , furtlie�, that this regulation shall not j
be � o interpreted as to reduce the buildable width of a corner lot �
f'acing an intersecting street and of record at the tir+�e of t�ze �as- {
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sage of this ordinance to less than twenty-eight (28) feet , nor to ;�
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' prohibit the erection of an accessory building where this regul�tion �
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cannot reasoriabl� be coraplied �vith. �
; �.`: Lct Area �er r'�mi�: In the "A" On�-ramily Listrict every building �
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hereat'ter ereated or structura�ly altered , shall. provide a lot area ;';
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of not less tha,n five thousand (5,000 ) square f'eet per family.
In the `"B'� T�ro-�'amily visira.ct every building hereafter
erected or structurally altered shall provide a lot area of not less
�han twenty-five hundred ( 2500) square f eet per farnily. .
r�rovid�d , h.owever , that where a lot h.as less area than
- herein required and eTas of record at the tirr�e of' the passage of this
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ordinance said lot rnay be occupied 'ay not more than one f'amily.
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�;C,TIGt� 11 - HEIGHT t�ND t1REA�Riz�-�-��9�� �
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� In the "C'" Apartment �ist�rict the height of buildings, i
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the minirium dimensions of yarda and the mimirnum lot area per family i
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sha11 be as follo��vs: '�
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� Hei�ht : �To building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall �
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exceed tnree (3) stories or forty-five �45) feet. See 5ection 17.
Re�r Yarcfi t 1'here shall be a rear yard having a depth oi not less �
. tnan twenty (20} percent of the depth of the lot, provided such rear �
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yard need not exceed twenty-five (�5 ) fe�t for interior lots nor fii- �
teen (15� feet For co�ner lots.
` Side Yard : r�or buildings not Fxceeding two and one-half (2�) stories i
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ir. hei�;ht the side yard requirement shall :: e t�e same as required in �
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the One-and `i'wo r'amily Listricts. s
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�'or �uildings more than t�vo and one-half (22) stories in :;
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height t�ie s ide yard s�all be increas�d one �:1) foot in width f'or �
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each additional story above the second story. `�
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r'ront Yard : T�ere sha11 b e a front yard o� not le ss than twenty-f'ive �
(25 ) feet t o t:�e fror�t lir_e of the buildir�g and not less than fifteen �
_ (15) feet to tkie front line of a porch. or paved terrace, provided , �
however, tnat: � �
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(1) �lhere lots co�prising forty (40) percent or more of 9
the front�ge are developed with buildings having an avera�� front
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- yard with a v�riation of not more than six (6 ) feet , no buildir�g �
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her�after erected or structurally altered shall project beyond the �
avera�e f'ront yard line so established , provided further, that this '
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regualtion sha11 not be so interpreted as to rea�uire a front yard of �
more than fifty {50 ) feet. ,�
, (2� On carner lots the side yard regulation shall a�ply �
to the street side of tne lot except in the case of reversed iPontage a
� where the corner lot faces arl iritersecting street. 1:� this case, `.�
there shall be a side yard on the street side ot` the corner lot ot'
not less than fifty ( 50 ) percer.t of the trcnt yard required on the
lots in the rear of such corner lot , �3.nd no accessory building on
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�aid corner lot, shall project �eyond the froi�t yard iine on the `�
lots in the rear; provided �urther that this regulation shall not s
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be so interpreted as to reduce the buildable i�ridth of a corner lot `1
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facin� an intersecting street ar:d of record at the time of the �
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passage of this ordinance to less ts�an t�verlty-eight (28) feet, nor �
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to �rohibit the erection of an accessory building where this regul�t- !
i:�� aannot :re�sor:�,a1.y be co���plied evith. ' �
- Lot 'lrea per �'amily� :
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�very building hereafter erected shall provide a lot area �
of not less t �an six hundr:-d (6U0 ) square feet �er family, provided �
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however, that this regulation s4�a.11 not apply to hotels or apart- '�
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ment 'notels where no cooYing is done in any individual roorn, suite �
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ox apartmerit . See �ection 17.
SECTIOIT 1� - Ii�IGHT �I�rD l��A, _���3��'fONS -
"D" APA.RT�,,'�,'ATT DISTRICT. i
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In the "D" AYartr�er_t Distriet the hei�ht of buildings, �;
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the minimum dimer�sions of yards and t'ne minimum lot area per famil.y .�
shal�. oe as follo�rs: .i
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Hei�hts �No building hereafter erected or structurallyaltered s�all �
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�xceed six (6 ) stories or seventy-five (75) feet. See 3ecti �n 1'7 . �
1{eax Yar_d_z `i�here shall be a rear yard having a depth oi not less tYian "�
ttventy ( 20) percent of t�.e d epth ot the lot, provid ed such rear yard �
nee� not exc��ed. twenty-five (25 j f�et ior interior lots nor �iiteen
(15 ) f'eet i�or corner lots.
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�ide Yard : yor buildings not e;:ceeding t��vo and one-�ialf (22) stories �
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in hei�;ht tne side yard requirement shall be t�ie same as re�quired �
in the One and Two-�'amily Listricts.
�'or buildin�s more thant�io and one-half (2�� stories in
height the side yard snal.l be increased one (1 ) foot in v�idth f'or
'' e�ch additional story above t;�e sccand story.
r�'ront Yard s `ihere shall be a iront yard of not le ss than twenty-1�iv� �
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(?5 ) feet to the front line of the bu�3lding and not less than iiYteen
(15 ) feet to the frorlt line of a porch or pave� terrace, pravided ,
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(1 ) �'Jhere lots co�.�prising fort�r (44j� percent or more of ,�
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t:�e franta�;e are developed ti�vith puildin�s I�avirig �..1 average front ,
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y.��rd �ti�ith a varia�ion of not mo.c e than si1:. (6 ) feet, no culdil_g here- �
after erectad or structurally alter�d shall �roject beyorid the average ��
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f'ror:t yard line :�so established , l�rovided furt.zer , tha�t this regulation `�
snall not �e so !rter�reted ��s to require a fro�;t yard of rnore than fifty �
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(2) On �orner lots the side yard regulation s:�� 1 apply �
to the street side of the lot exce;t in t,ze c�,se of reversed frontage where ;
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the corner lot faces an l:itersicting strect. In th.is case, there shall be � ''
a side yard �n t:�� street sid� of the corner lot of not less than iifty
( 5C ) percent of the fro�:t yard required n the lots in the rear of such
corner lot, arid no accessory bui�dir.g cn said corner lot shall project be- �
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yond the front yard li�e on the lots in the rear ; -provided further t�iat �
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tiiis regulati..-n sha11 not be so inter�ret�d as tc reduce the cuildak�le ,
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'a width of a corner lot facir�g �,n inter�ecting stre��i� and of' record �.t t:�e t {
tim� of the �assa�e of this ordinance to less than tv��ent;,r-eigc�t (2� ) feet, <6
nor t:, prohi�it the erection of an acces�ory buildir�g �rflere this regulat- �
ion cannot reasonably be complied wittii. �
Lot area per .�'amily: Every buildi��� tilereal ter erected shall provide a �
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lot �.rea of r�ot less ttian �our hur�dred (400 ) sc�uare feet per family, L�ro- `
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vided , ho��rever, t'riat this regulatic;n shall not apply ,to apart�ent hotels `�
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wnere no cookinb i- done in ��:ny individual �oc;m, suite or apar�;7-..er:t. aee o
Section 17. �
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ai,CTI�,'i� 13 - �-�.�+'IGHT ,=��� 1�,c�.E=�,'I��ui.�'�'�c,I�TS
"L" Corl.mercial vistrict.
In the °i:�" Comrnercial District tae he�ght of c�uildings, the
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minirnuu� diuension of yards arld �;:ie inini:ilurs lot area per family shall be as
�o__lo���s; r�rovided , :lo�vever, ihat buildi���s erc:ct�d for �:��veiling pur�:oses 'j
sha11 co�nply with the �ti'ront and Side Yard regulations of the "A" One-
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ramily vistrict.
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. � rlei�;ht : �vo buia.din� hereafter erected or structurally �ltered f
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' shail exceed t�c�o and one-half ( 22� stories or thirty-five (35) �
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� ieet. See aection 17. �
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,�ear Yard: �i'here shall be d rear yard having a depth of not lesti ;
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tr_an twenty (�0) perc ent of the de th of the lot �
P , provided suc:n rea r �
yara need not exceed twenty-�'ive (25) feet. See 5ection 17. `�
, Side Yara: Not required except on �that side o.f' a lot abutfing upon �
�he side of a lot aoned for i�welling purposes in v�hich case there �
shall be a side �
yard of not less than three ( 3� feet. In other
cases � side ard ij' ;
Y , provide�: for a commerdial builc�ing shall be ,
not les.� th�n three �3) feet.
� :�'ront Y�rd: �iJh.ere a11 the frontage on one side of the street betwec.n tl
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two intersectir;g streets is located in the Commercial Listrict no �
front yard shall be required. ti�here the frontd�e on one side of the �
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, street -between tv�ro intersecting streF�ts is located in the Comrriercial
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Li strict and t3�e Dwelling .uistrict the front yard reUuirer:�ent in the ;f
T�yvellin - .uisiric�, includin • the side �
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only, sha11 apply to the Commercial District. ;
`' .i.�ot l�rea ;�er �'amilZT: �very building hereafter erect�d or structtarally �
��::i�ered shall provide �; lot urea of no; les� t'_�an �v�er.ty-i'ive hundrE:d ;
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( 2500) sauare feet per fa�nil�, t
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SEC`�'I�JT� 1.4 - HETGHT AND AREA R�.�'��`i'IGiV� '
''�'" Co:._mercial and
"H" Li�ht Industrial Districts . �
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In the "F" Commercial and "H" �,ight IndLastrial Districts i
the minimu[;1 dimension of yd�ds and '':
-'trie hei�;ht of buildings,jthe minimum lot area per family shall ae as �� °
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follo�rs '
, provided, however, that buildings erected for dwelling pur-
poses exclUsively sha11 comply w�ith the �'ront and �ide Yard reguiations
oi' the �'C" r�partn�ent i�istrict.
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eaaeed three �3j stories or iorty-�'ive (45) feet. See Section 17. 4
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t�ear Yard : In the "�'" Commercial District there shall be a rear yard �
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having a depth of r�ot less tNan tv:�enty (20) percent of the depth of �
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ihe lot, provided such rear yard need not exceed tv�lenty-�ive �25} feet :
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for interior lots nor fifteen (15} feet for corner lots . �
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Tn the "H" Industrial District no rear yard shall be required �
except vahere the "H" lndustrial �istrict abuts on a Dwelling Distirict �
in whicl� case there shall be a rear yard of not les� than ten ( ZO} feet. �
Side Yard : Ivot required e�cept on t��at side of a lot abutting upor� -che ;
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side of a 1ot zoned for dwe 'yling purposes in v�lich ca.se there sha"11 be �
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a side yard of not less than three �3j feet. In other cases a side yard, �
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if provided for a business buildin� shall i�e not less than three ( 3 j i eet . ;
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r�ront Yard: ��Ihere a11. the frontage on one side of the street between two ;�
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intersecting streets is located in the Business District no front yard �
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sha11 be required. �vhere the frontage on one side of the street bet�reen a
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tv�io intersecting streets is located in tr.e �3usiness .�istrict and t�a.e ;
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Dwellin� District the front yard require::_ent in the Dwelling L'istrict '
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shall a 1 to the �3usiness District, provided however, that no side yar� ``
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- �:hali� Y�e reauired on the street side of any corner lot used. for business ,
purposed. �
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' iyot Area per r'arnily: Every building hereafter erected shal"1 proviae U
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lot area of not less than six hundred (&00) square feet per family, �
provided, however that this regulation shall not a�ply tc hotels or !
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ap�rtment hotels �herc no cooking is done in arly individual room,
suite or apart�lent. See Sectiqn 17. �
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S�CTI:;N 15 - HEIGH'I' n���1 ARFA REGT�iri�`��-@i�5 =
"G" �usines� District. �
In the "G" Business District the height and size of buildings '!
shall be as follovas, provided, however, tY�at buildings erected or
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structura11ya1tered for dwelling purposes shall comply with the� 5iae '
and riear -Yard and i�ot xreu per �+'amily regulations of the "��' hpartr�ient �
� yistrict. �ee �ection 1"7. t
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� riei�ht : :ivo building hereafter erected or structurally altered srall ;I
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nave a eubical content, above the eataulished grade� �reater tr!an the :J
volume of a prism having a buse equa=_ to the area of the lot and the �
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height of one hundred and tvlenty-five ( 125) feet .
Side �Yard: l�ot re�uired except on that side of a lc::. abuttin� upon the �
side oi" d lot �oned for Dwelling purposes in �ich case there shall be '°
,a side yard of not I.ess th�a three � 3) feet. In other cases a siae
yard, if provided for a cor.�mercial �:uilding sha11 be not lesc; �than three
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�3) feet . �
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SEC1It;r� 16 - HEIGHT AidD ARE� REGU�:ATIuN '�
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"I" :�i�ht Industrial and .�
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�'J" Heavy :i:ndustrial Districts. �
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In the "I'� Li�;ht Tndustrial and �'J�' �ieavy Industrial :��s�ricts
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the height of buildings and the minimurri dimensions of yards shall �pe as '�
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follows, prov�.ded how�ever, that buildings erected or structurally altered �
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for du�elling purposes shall comply with the �ide Yard. and Rear Yard and '
Zot Area per Family regulations of the "C" Apartrnent Listrict. aee �
Sec�;ion 17. '
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iiei�ht : �o building hereaft�r erected or structurally altered shall �'
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exceed ei�;ht (8) stories or one hundred (100) feet. See Section 17.
Rear Yarci : jvo rear yard shall be required excepl: where an Inuustrial s
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i�istrict abuts on a 1�v�elling Listrict in which case there shall �e a r;
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rear yard of not les: than ten � 10) feet. �
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Siae Yard: i�ot required except on that side of' a lot abutzing upon '�
the sideof a lot zoned for dwelling purposes ir: which case there sha11
pe � s�de yard of not Ies� than three (3) feet. In othe� cases a side
yard, ii' provided for a �bu�ir�ess �building shall be not less than three �
�, � �) f eet.
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;�E�TI�iv 17 - HEIGHT ANT �t��EkCEFTIt�i�S
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lhe foregoing requirer��ents in hei�ht and area distiric�cs �
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snall be subject to the following exceptions and regulations : `E
he_ i�ht : �a ) 'i�hat in the thirty-fzve �35) and forty-five (�5 ) ioot �
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hei�;'r�t c�istricts public or semi-public buildin�s, hospitals, sar:i�;ar- ;�
itams or schools may be erected to a height not exceedin�; seventy-�iate �
( "�5 j feet v�hen the front, side and rear �7ards are incredsed an aaait- i
ional foat for each foot such buildings exceed thirty-five ( 35j and �
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f ort�r-�ive (�'�5) feet respectively, in height . �
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( b) One-farr.ily dwellings in the thirty-five ( 35) foot `'
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height district m�.y be increased in height �by not more than ten tlU) ;
f`eet when tv�lo (2) side yards of not less than fiftcen �15) feeti each ;
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are �rovidecl. Such dv�ellin�;s , however, shali not e�ceed three �3j �
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sti�ries in heig��t.
� cj GhimneY�� �owers � Penthouses, scenery, lo�ts, sugar -
reiir.eries , monur�ents, cupolas, dorv�es , syires, false mansaras� �arapeti ,;
storage siios �
v�ralls,%similar structu�es and neces�ary mechanical a����:urtenances may ,,
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��e erected as to their height an accordance with existiY�g or herea2'�cer �
� 'nan es of the Cit of :;a e Girardeau. �
aao�;ted ordi c Y P
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(d) t�n through lots one hundred and fifty � 150) feet or less �
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in depth the height of � building may be measured frorn the curb level �
on eitrer street. Jn through lots more than one hundred and fifty �
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�1�0) f eet in depth the height r��ula�i ons and basis of' Yhei�;ht rr�edsure- �
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ments for trle street permittit�� the greater hei�;ht sha11. ap�ly to a �
ciep�h of not r�ore than one hundrea and fifty � 150) feet trom tnat `
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stir�et . �
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� hrea : �e) for the purpose of side yard regulations semi-det�ched �
` , ur- an:il dwellin sha11 ��
(tv�o-familS,) d�,elling or a deuble duplex (f o, f y) � ,
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qe considered as one building occupying one lot .
(f) Ici the case of �roup houses or c ourt a�;artrnent s building;
k may rear upon the reauired side yard, provi�.ed that :
( 1) ror group houses the required side yard shall be
increased by one ( 1) foot �or each builaing
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increased by one � 1 j S'oot f'or each st�irway operiiu� �
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{ 3) ='he �ridth of the place or court shall be not less ;�
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tYiai� three �.:) times the �aidth of the side yara as ;
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required i.� this provision, provided that open,
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unenclosed porches may proj ect into a recuirea ;�iace i
or court not more than t�enty (20) per cet;t of th�.� ;
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width of such place or coart. ;
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(4) ��ere a road�.��ay is provided in ty��e place or court the �
width allowed for such road���y shall be in aaaition to ';
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; that required above. ;
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� 5) ri-11 other requirements including front, side, and
rear yards sha11 be co�iplied v�ith in accvrdance v�itn th
district in which such group houses or court apartraents
are located . a
.; ��pg) i'he side yard reo,uirements for dwellings shall be waived �
v�ere dwellings are erected above stores. '
� (.�) In computin� the depth for a rear yard for any �building
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where such yard opens onto an alley, one-half of such alley may be assumed
to be a portion of the rear yard,
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�i) hn accessory building not exceeding twelve ( 12) feet in �
hei�ht rr�a� occupy not more than thirty ( 30) percent of a required rear yaz
(j ) 1:'very part of a required yard or court shall be open i rc�7u
its lowest point to the sky unobstructed, escept for the ordir�a�y �roject-
ion ot' sills, be1.t course, cornices, buttresses, ornamental features and
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eaves ; .provided, roe��ever, that none of the above proj ections shall
project into a �0urt more than six (6) inches nor into � minimum siGe
yard more than tvaenty-f'our (24} inches.
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� (k) lvo cornices shall project over the stre�t I.ine more than �
five ( 5) percent oi the width of such street, and shall in no case �
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proj ect more than four �4) f eet. �
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(1) Open or enclosed fire escapes, fire,�root�/�st�irw�ys and �
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palconies ro Ectin into a ;�
p j g ya�d or court not moret3�an � thr�e and one-
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�hali� (3�) feet, and the ��rdinary projections of chimneys and flu�� may �
be permitted by the �uilaing Inspector �,��ere same are so �:laced as not �
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to o�struct the li�ht �nd ventilation. ;
ST+,'CTI�N 18 - I30AR1� �:F+ EiDJUSTl�ENT. `
A Board of xdjustment is hereby esta alishea. rihe word '�
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"�oard" when used ir this section shall be construed to mean the �oard i
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of ridjustinent. The �oard shall consist of five ( 5) meffibers who shall qe ;
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Freehold�rs a��pointed by the i��ayor and approved by the �ity �ouncil . �
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'it�e term o�' off'ice of the members of the Boarci of t�djustment sha11 be .�
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for five ( 5) years excepting that the f`ive ( 5) mer.��bers first a��pointed �
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shall serve respectively for terms of one ( 17 year; two (2) years ; three !
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(3} years; four (4) years; and five ( 5) years ; there�fter me�bers shall :t
be appointed for terms of �ive (5) years each. Jacancies shd11 be filled �
for the unexpired terrrl on15T. I�iem"bers sha11 be removed for cause uy the
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�;.ayor and uity Council upon written charges and after puulic hearirig. j
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i�he .�oard shall elect its owr2 chairir�an and viee-chairman, v�rho ,�
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shall serve for one year. '�'he Board shall adopt from tir�e to time such �
rules Gnd regulations as it may deerr� necessary to carry into effect the ;i
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� provisions of this ordinance.
:�eetin�s : �Leetings of the Board shall ��e held at the call of the chairman
and at such other times as the i3oard r��ay determine . Such chairman, or in
his absence, the acting chairman, m.ay administer oathsand compel the
at�'tendance of witnesses. x11 meetings of the :t5oard shall -be open to the
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pu�olic. 1'he :�oard shall keep minutes os' its proceedin�s, showir�; �che "
vc��e o�' each member upon eachquestion , or if absent or failing to vote
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indicatirig such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and �
other of�icial actions , all of ti��ich shall be immediately filed in the '^
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office of the �3oard and shall be„public record. �
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xU- �� eals : xppeals to the :�oard raay be taken by any person a��rieved or �
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�;y any officer, departrr�ent, board or bureau of the City of Cape Uirardeau �
affectEd by any decision of the �uilding inspector. Such appeal snali ue '
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tdKen within a reasonable time , as sha11 be prescribed by the �soard ay ;
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Gener�l Rule, by filing vaith the :�uilding Inspector and v�ith the �oard 1
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a notice of appeal specifying the grounds therevf.. �ihe �3uilding Inspector ;
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shall forthwith transmit to the Board all the papers constituting the �
record upon ti°�=hich the action appealed from is taken. #
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;�n ap�eal stays all proceedir.gs in furtherat�ce of the action af �
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ap�ealed irom, unless the �3uilding Inspector certifies to the .�oard after .;
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the notice of ap�:eal sl��allhave been filed e�ith him tY�at bgr reason o.z iGcis ?
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stGted in t�ze certif'icate a stay would in his opinion , cause iminenti "
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peril to life or property. In such case proceeding: shall �ot �e stdyed
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other4yise than by a restraining order which may be granted b� the Aoard , �
'� :;r �;y a eourt of record on ay��plication or notice to the �uilaln� i�,pector 's
and on due cause sho�^m . �
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The �oard shall fix a reasona'�;le tirne for the hearing of the ;
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appeal, give public notice thereof, as well as d.ue notice to the parties .j
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in interest, znd deci�e the same �rithin a reasona'r�Ie time . upo:n tne ��
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-- ' h�aring any party I�Gy appear in person or by agent or by attorney.
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, �urisdiction : 'i'he �soard shal"1 have the follov�ring povaers, and it snall ,
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�oe its duty: �
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�1) To hear Gnd decide ap�eals v�zhere it is d1ie��ed there is
error in any order, require�r:ent, decision or determination made by �che
,8u i/ali.,_ I�s �ctor'-
,, �in the enforcer��ent of this orclirlance .
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(2 ) To perm�.t tne reconstruction, witnln t;�elve (1 j
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months , of a bulld�ing located in a district restrictea a�;<:�inst its ��
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use, �lhich has been destroyed �y �ire or otner calamity to tne ex- ,
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tent of not raore than fit'ty ( 50 ) per cent of its original cubic '
content, exclusive of the foundation, provided that when such re- '
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construction becomes involved in litigation, the time required ��
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for such litigation shall not be counted as part of the twelve �
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(12 ) months allotived �or reconstruction. - ;.i
(3) `�o permit the e�tension of a district ti�here t!�e �
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boun�ary line of a district divides a lot in a si�zgle ownership i
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at t:�e time of th.e passa�e of this ordinance. �
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(4) rermit a temporary building t'or co�.�tnerce or in- ��
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dustry in a liwelling vistrict �rrhich is incident�.:L to t�e resident- �
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ial developr�ient, such per,::�it to be issued for a period oi not tnore �
tnan one (1 ) year. ,�
(5) rermit tne location or' tne following usss in a dis- �
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trict irot� r�hich they are prohibited by this ordinanm�e: Cemeteiy, s
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, xirport, 'lourist Camp, ivuxsery, �reenhouse, Lmbrary, �useurn, t;o�- ;
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munity �enter, nospital and Tnstitution of an educational or philarr-
thropic nature.
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(6 j rermit � public garage in a �ocir,::�erci�l �i,rtrict �
ivhere it is de�med necessary f'or the public convenience or �velfare. !
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(7 ) To interpret the provi�ions of this ordinan�e in �
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such a way as to carry out the intent and pur�ose of` t�� plan, as
stzoy7n upcn tne tnap f'ixing t'rie several d istricts accompanying and
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made a part of this ordinance ��vhere t!�e street layout actually �
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on the ground varies from the street layout as shown on the map �
" af'oresaid. -� �
(8j io vary or modity tne applic�.tion o� any of' tne '�
re�u��ations or provisions os this ordina�ce j�here there are prac- �
tical difliculties or unnecessar hard hins in the i�ra of' earr - �
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ing out tae strict letter of this ordinance, so that tne spirit ~ �
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of t!�e ordinance shall be observed , public safety and tivelf;�re se-
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cured and suostantial justice done. �
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In exercising the above l:�entioned powers the �3oard may, ;
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in conformity with the provisions of the law, reverse or affirm, j
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wholly or partly or may modify the oxd_er , require�nent, decision or ;
determinaticn appealed from and may rnake such order , requirement , �
decision, or deterrnination as ought to be made, and to tnat end
shall nave all the �otivers of the .:uilding inspector . l'he concurring
vote o� z�our (4j mem�ers of tne �oard shall �e necessary to reverse �
any order, requirement , decision or �eterminati ;n oi' tize :5uilding �
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� Inspector or to decic�e in favor of the ap�licant on any matter upon .�
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rvhich it is required to pass under this ordi�:ance, or to eil'ect any i�
variation in this ordinance. �ny pe�son or pexsons jointly or sever-
ally agrieved by any decision of' the :�oard of �djustrnent may present ''
to a court of record ot' t�ie County of' Cape �irarde�u, a petition i
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;" duly veriiied , setting t'ortri that such decision is illegal , in '
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` �vhole or in part , and specif`ying tne grounds oi il�.egality. auch �
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petition snall be x�res�ntea to tne ccurt vviti�in t�irty ��� j days =�
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after t ne t'iling of tne deci�ion in the of.�ice of tr�e :i-�oard. upon "
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the presentation of such petition the court :nay allow a ���rit of ;
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certiorari directed to the :�oard to revie�v such decision. of the �
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�oard �ti��d shall prescribe therein the time Y�rith�n ti�rhiciz a return '�
thereto rnay ��e tnade, and served upon the relator' s attorney, �lhich <�
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shall be not less than ten (10 ) d ays and niay be extended by the �
cou:it . i'ne allowance of the �rrit shall not stay proceedings upon `?
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the d�cision appealed from, bg�t tne c�urt m�.y, on application, on �
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notice to tne �oard and on due cause snown, grant a restraining .�
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order. i'he �oard shall not be required to return tne original ;�
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papers acted upon by it, but it shall be sufficient to return cex- �
tified or sz�rorn copies thereoz or o� such portions thereof as may
be called for by such �rTrit. `i'he return shall co�-.cisely set fortn
such other facts as r^�.y be pertinent and material to shavr t�le ��
grounds of' the decision appealed from and stzall be verilied. it',
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upon tk�e Yiearing, it shall appear to the court that testimony is
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nec�ssary �or tne proper disposition oi the matter, it may take �
additional e�idence or appoint a ref'eree to take such evidence as
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it may direct and report the same to the court tivith his �'indings �
of fact and conclusions o� law, �vhich shall constitute a part of ,
��.oceedings .upon v;rhich tne �etermination of the court sh�,ll be ;
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tnade. lhe cc:urt may r�verse or aYfir.�, tiaholly or paitly, or ���ay �
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modify the decision brought up for review. � !
Costs slzall not 'be allovaed against the �oard unless it -��
appe�zr to the court that it acted with gross negligence, or in bad �i
faith, or �vith malice in making tne decision appealed f'rom. A17.
issued in any proceedings under this section shall have prei�erence I
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over all ot'ner civil actions and proceedin�s. �
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SLC`.�I::N �,9 - C�l;�l'Ii+'ICr�T.:� U�+' OC��U�1�I�CY. d
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No vacant land shall be occupied or used , except tor �
agriculture uses, and no building hereafter erected or structural- j
ly altered shall oe oceupied or used until a certificate of oc-
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cupancy shall have been issued 'oy ti�e �uilding Inspector. ;
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a Certificate of' �:ccupancy for a rsuilding. j
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Certif'icate o�' Uecupancy for a new building or the al- '�
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�e�'�tion of an existing �uilding shall be applied f'or coincident
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l�ittz t'rie ap��lication for a b�iildi�g permit ana ��.�.d certi�'ic�,te
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shall :� issued wit'nin three days after the requests for same sr�:�ll ''
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h�ve been made in writing to the �uilding Inspector alter ti�.e j
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• erectio�- or alter�.tion of such building or part thereof shall have �
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oeen coc�lpleted in cor�i'orrnity witn tne provisions ot th.ese regulations
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Pending �the issuance of a regular certif'icate a te���orary certii'icate �
a
� of' +�lccupancy rr.ay be issued 'ay the ��ui__di:�g ynspector ior a period not �
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exceeding six months, during the cornpletion of alterations or durir� `�
artial occu ar.cT cf a buildin -r�erid-�n its com�letion. auch teri- .�
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porary certifica.te shall not �be construed as in any way altering tae
res�ective ri�hts, duties or o�ligations of t�.e o�vners or of tne
°= cit�T relatin� to the use or occupancy oi trze pr�mises or any o''her _�
matter coverea by this ordinance an.� such temporaxy certiiicate snall "�
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not t�e issued exce�,t under sucn' restrictions ana provisions as u�il�. � �
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� Certificate of Occ�•�;,ns,�y r :L•,�; �
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Certificate cf Cccur�ancy fo-r tne use of v.��-ant land or the ;;
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G�lan�e in i he character of the use of lund as herein provided , s�iall �
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be applied for before �,ny such land shall be occupied or used and a �
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certificate of occup�:ncy shall be issueu� , -;rit':iin three ( 3) d�,ys �.fter i
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the ap-olic��,tian has be�n made, provided such use is in confor�ity �rith �
the provisions oi' these regulati�;;�ns.
Certificate of Occup:;ncy snall stai;e that i ._e �uildi:�;;
or prop�sed L�se of a cuildi=�g or land , complies vvitn all t�e ouildi_ng and `�
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health laws and ordinances and ��vit!� the pro��idions of t;�ese regulations. i
� rc�ord oz all certifica�es s��all be kept on File in the of�ice of tne '
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�uildin� Inspeetor and cppies shall be furnished , on request, to any per- ,
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son h�.ving a proprietary or te:�ar.cy i•rite-rest, in the building affected . E
No fee s..all be ch�.rged for a certificate of occupancy. �`
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TvTo �ermit f'or excavation fcr any r:uilding st�.a�l be issued `�
�efore application has been r��,de for cErtificate of occupancy. �
SyCTIOI�T 20 - rI�T�. i
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A1.1 applications ior ouildin� peru�.its shall � e accQmpani�d
b� a drawing or plat , in duplicate, showing the lot p:Lan; the location �
ax' ��le r��ilding on the lot; aecurate dinlensions of builciing and lot �,�:d `
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such other information as may be necessary to provide r'or the enforce- '
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ment of these regulations. t� c<:.reful record of the ori�;ina�l copy of such
applications arid plats shall be kept �r: the of�ice oi the �uildir,g Inspect-
or and t:�e duplicate copy shall be kept at the i3uilding at all t i�-�les dur-
in�; G;:nstructicn. ;
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SECTION 21 - BOUNDA:�I�.�S OF DI�,T;-:ICTS. �
''k�here uncertainty exists yvith respect to the boundaries ef �
t.ie various districts as sho�m on the map accompanyin� and made a part ��
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of this ordinar�ce the follo�zi?:g rules shall apply: �
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t�) jhe district �oundaries are either street� or alleys un-
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less otherwise shQ�n, ��nd Vvhere c �ie disignat.ion or� the r:�a,p accorr.panying
� and made a part of this ordinance indicating the various districts are }
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, approxir;lately �ounded ay street or alley lines, said street or alley �?
sha11 � e ccnstructed to be the boundary of sucri district. �
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(b) tiVhere the distri�t 'aoundaries are not otherwise indicat�d �
and Vrhere the p��p�rty Y�a� been or may hereafter �ae divided ii�to blocks `�
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and lots, the dist-rict �oundaries shall be coristrued to be lot lines and ,
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�s�h.ere the disi�xiation on the t��a, ��
p == ccompanying a,nd eaade a part �f t his or- �
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dynance indicating the various distri��s are anproximately bounde� by lot �
lines, said lot lines shall be construed �o Le the boundary of such dis-
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t-rict unless said boundaries are otherwise i;dicated on the rnap. l
(c ) In unsubdivid�d property, the district boundary lines on '�
the ma.p a,ccompanyin� �nd ade a part of this ordinarice shall be determin- '
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�e� by use of tEze scale cor�tained on such ::�ap. �
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In interpretir-.g ar�d applyir.g the provisions of this ordiriance, a
t he s riall b q p �
Y e held to be the minimum re uire�nents for romotion of the i
public safety, health, convenier;ce, comfort �
, prosperity or gener�,l ti�re1- �
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fare. It is not intended dy this oruinar.ce � o interfer �rith cr abrogate �
or annul uny easements, c�:�nvenants or other a�ree�ent 'oetween parties,
p-rovided , hov��ever, that where this ordiri�ce irn�oses a greater restrict-
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icn upon the use of buildings or premises or u,,:on hc,i`ht of oui__dings or
requires 1ar�er open spaces tnan are iraposed or required r:y other ordi-
nances , rules, regulations or 'Gy ease�ents, covenents or agreements, the
provisions of ���s vrdina��ce shall goverri.
SECTIOI�T �3 - C;;�vCI;S :iI`�D �1P.�TvD�.i.�RTTS.
�rhe Cit,y Co�ncil ma,y from time to tirne, on its otivn rnotion or on
petition, afte� at least fifteen (15) da.ys' pu�lic notice and hearing as
�rovided �y lav�T, amend , supple�nent or change, modir'y or repeal tne bound-
aries or regulations herein or subse�uently establish�ed , �fter sub- �
mittin� same to tr�e City Planr_in� Com�nissian for its recommendations
s�, ar�d report. In case, klovleper of a protetit •�:�rainst ,,,�
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such chan�ed duly signed and acknoti�rled��ed by the owners cften (10) percent or
more, either oi the area of tne l�nd (exclusive ot streets and alleys ) included
` in auch proposed chan�e or tivithin an area deterrnin��d by lines drati�rn parallel
to and one hundred and ei:"ht-five (185 ) feet distant fron the �boundaries of the '•,
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district proposEd to be changed , such amendrnent shall not �ecome effective ex-
�. cept -�y the favor�:ble vote ol three fourt';:s of all the nie��ers of the City Cour�- ;
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�;���:�"�vl: :�4 - `�i�.:::T�.i�ITY , ,
If any section, sucsection, scriterlce, clause or phrase oz this ordinance1
is :�'or any reason cield to be unconstituticna�., such deci.ion shall not affect tr�e :3
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validity of the rernair�ing portions of this ordinance. `� � '
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S:�;CTI021 ��3 - ;=.;T;r CiZC.�;�.�i�iT, VIOI,I�TI;:�N rL.i�D Pi;I��.LTY.
lt stiall be t�ze dut;� of tne �3uildin�; Inspector to enforce this ordinance.
Appeal from the deci:,ion of tlie BuildinL, Ir�spector �nay be t��de �o the Board of
�djustr�ent as provid�d �,y ;:;ecti�ri�18.
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� The oti�rner ar- a�,ent of a �buildin or � �
� g �re�iiisEs inor u�on tiri�ich a violaticn �
of any provisic�n oF this ordinance �as tieen com:::itted or shall exist ; or t�e les- �
see cr tenant cf �:-�ntire buildin,� or entire pretnises in or �upo� �g�hich viola�ion �
!�a:s. �,een comrnitted or shall �xist; cr the o•r�ner, agent lessee or tenant of any �
ar� o:f the buildin or 7'
, P g premises in or upen v�rhich such violation has been co�n- �
� r�iitted or shall exist , or the agerit, architect , i�uilding cor��;r�,ctor cr any ethex _�
` person 5,rno comnlits , t�kes part or assists ir. any violation or rvho r,�aintains any �
i:uilding or premises in or upon w'izich such violation sh�.11 exist , shall be guilty �
� of a misde�.�.�or punisrlable vy a fine of not less zhan ten dollar� (�I(�) ar.d not
more than cne hundred dollars (�100. ) for each and every day tnat such violation �
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continues , �cut if the o�l'et7se �e �illful, on conviction t'riereof t h� punish�.ent �
s:�all be a firie of not less than one hun,dred dollars (S�1C0. ) or more than t�ro nun-
• dred and tiFt�r dollars (Y�250. ) for each and �very day that such vio:iation shall
rcntir�ue, or by i�:iprisonment f'or ten days for eactz and every duy such violation ''�
shall contiriue, or vy �oth such fine and i�:.prisonr:�ent in the discretion of t�le
ecurt. �ny such person, tivho, �iavin� �een served 4vithan order tc re�:iove �ny such �
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vi_ola.tion, shall full �to cot.npiy �vrlth said oruer -�rit'ciin ten _(1L?� ._�i�,�.�..�.,;;�,,,qr�,c,�rh �
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service, or s�all continue �;o viclate any i�rovisicn ef t:i� ret;ulat�„�:��` under �'
autticrity of this ordinance in t't�e respect named in suclz
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order, shall also be subject to a civil penalty of ti�vo hundred ;
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This ordinar.ce shall be in full force and effect fro:� �'
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and after its passage. '
_ Passed and approved this z5th day of �pril, 19�9. �
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