Chapter 17.27
DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:
17.27.020 Dimensional requirements of the downtown overlay.
17.27.010 Intent.
The intent of this chapter of the code is to provide for long-term commercial use in the main corridors in West Yellowstone. The overlay district is focused on providing opportunities throughout the historic commercial corridors of the town. The town is prescribing this area for commercial and retail purposes with limited residential opportunities. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.020 Dimensional requirements of the downtown overlay.
The dimensional requirements (setbacks, height, lot coverage) of the downtown overlay shall be the same as the B-3 district in which the overlay is placed. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.030 Permitted uses.
All permitted uses in this district shall undergo a zoning review during the building permit process. The required submittal for that can be found on the town website or at Town Hall. Permitted uses in the downtown overlay district are:
A. Bars and cocktail lounges.
B. Hotels and motels.
C. Meeting and lodge halls.
D. Mobile food vendors as defined in Chapter 5.30.
E. Museums, libraries, and galleries.
F. Professional and business offices (second story only).
G. Public offices.
H. Rear residential units with individual entrances.
I. Repair services for clothes, dolls, small appliances, watches, glasses, and such other items.
J. Restaurants.
K. Retail sales of finished products to the final consumer.
L. Second story residential units.
M. Second story or rear short-term rentals.
N. Temporary buildings for and during construction only.
O. Theaters, except drive-ins.
P. Uses customarily accessory to those listed.
Q. Any combination of permitted uses in this chapter. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.035 Conditional uses.
The following are conditional uses in the overlay district:
A. Animal-drawn carriages. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.040 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited in the overlay district:
A. First floor residential.
B. Storage or salvage yards.
C. Timeshares. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.050 Signs.
All signs in the overlay district shall be in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 17.40, with the following signs prohibited in the DOD:
A. Feather flags.
B. Freestanding signs. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.060 Outdoor lighting.
Outdoor lighting shall not illuminate or be reflected upon any adjacent property. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.070 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking for this district shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.37. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)
17.27.080 Off-street loading.
Off-street loading for this district shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.38. (Ord. 276 Exh. 1, 2024)