10-10-3 Regulations
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official River Heights code is at https://riverheights.gov/river-heights-city-code/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. The following uses are permitted in the SCPUD zone:
1. Single-family detached (SFD) housing 2. Single-family duplex housing 3. Single-family attached housing
4. This PUD zone is not intended for assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, healthcare centers, or similar uses.
5. Parks and Recreation
B. Senior Citizen Housing Occupancy.
1. At least eighty percent (80%) of the units shall have one (1) resident who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age or older. (Ref 42 USC 3607 (b)(2)(c))
2. No more than two (2) persons per bedroom may occupy each dwelling unit. This restriction is to be understood to limit the occupancy of each home to four (4) persons. (8-2026, 9-1-26)
3. A person shall be deemed a resident for purposes of this section upon residing within the development for a period of fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day period. Renters are residents and are subject to these same restrictions.
4. Signage. A sign specifying that the PUD is for senior citizens (i.e., age restricted) shall be posted in a visible area. The sign shall be the responsibility of the homeowner’s association (HOA).
C. All buildings shall be limited in height to the appearance of one (1) story above grade
D. Lot Regulations
Minimum/Maximum Project Size Maximum Density Maximum Structure Height Off-Street Parking Single-Family Detached Single-Family Attached Duplex
3.5 – 6 acres 4.6 dwelling units per gross acre 35 feet
4 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit + 0.5 guest/unit 2 per dwelling unit + 0.5 guest/unit
The following regulations apply when a building is to be sold with property immediately adjacent to the building footprint, i.e., front, side, and rear yards.
Minimum Lot Area Single-Family Detached Single-Family Attached (street garage access) Duplex
6,000 sq ft 10,000 sq ft 10,000 sq ft
Minimum Lot Width Single-Family Detached Single-Family Attached (street garage access) Duplex
60 feet 53 feet 105 feet
Setbacks Front Yard (street garage access) Rear Yard (street garage access) Side Yard (single family detached, duplex) Side Yard on a Street
attached,
20 feet minimum 15 feet minimum
7.5 feet minimum 15 feet minimum adjacent to street