Requirements for residential zone

The following shall apply to the residential zone– (a) no building other than a residential building shall be constructed in this zone; (b) the area of construction shall not exceed fifty percent of the total area of the lot, provided that the total coverage including verandas, bay windows, and covered garage shall not exceed seventy-five percent of the area of the lot; 268 Belize City Council (c) building setback in respect of any lot shall not be less than– (i) 15 feet from street setback; (ii) 8 feet from side setback; (iii) 15 feet from rear setback; (d) building height shall not exceed three stories or thirty-six feet; (e) building form shall consist of detached family dwelling only; (f) septic tank and soak away sewer disposal shall be approved by the Public Health Department or Council and shall be at least eight feet or more from any boundary line; (g) no lot shall contain more than one residential (h) no land use except that for residential use shall be permitted in this zone; (i) an owner or tenant in this zone shall not engage in any trade, residential or commercial business activity unless such activity is approved for the zone under the Trade Licensing Act; (j) there shall be a minimum of two parking spaces for every residential building; S.I. No. 54 of 1996. (k) the owner, agent or tenant of any building house shall ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection (Pollution) Regulations with respect to noise emissions from such premises. Belize City Council 269 Zone.