§ 404.070. SF-12, Large Lot Single-Family District., Article II. Base Zoning Districts, Chapter 404. Zoning District Regulations, Unified Development Code, Code of Ordinances, Blue Springs

Intent. The SF-12, Large Lot Single-Family District is intended to accommodate low density residential development on lots that are much larger than found within the City's standard single-family subdivisions. The district is intended to be applied in areas that are inappropriate for higher residential densities and where necessary to protect existing and proposed low-density residential developments from the potentially adverse land use impacts associated with other forms of development.

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the SF-12 District in accordance with the Use Table of Section 405.030.

Building Types. Building types shall be allowed in the SF-12 District in accordance with the Building Type Table of Section 405.010, and include the following:

Detached house.

Small civic building (limited).

Accessory buildings and living unit.

Performance And Design Standards.

Parking. In addition to the general parking and design standards in Section 407.010, any off-street parking area greater than four (4) spaces shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from the street frontage, and at least ten (10) feet from any lesser-intense zoning district on abutting property.

Institutional/civic Uses. Any permitted civic uses shall be in small civic building types located at prominent locations in the neighborhood to serve as a focal point and gathering place.

Open Space System. All projects greater than five (5) acres shall provide an open space system subject to the standards in Section 406.030. Any rezoning to this district below five (5) acres should have access to existing open spaces meeting the planning and design criteria of that Section or design at least ten percent (10%) of the area as active open space meeting those standards.