16-5-1: GENERALLY:

16-5-1-1: APPLICATION OF ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS:

In order to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of the yards, courts, and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes, the city and the area within its extraterritorial jurisdiction is hereby divided into zoning districts. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-5-1-2: ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES:

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts shown on the official zoning map, the following rules apply:

   A.   The district boundaries are the centerlines of either streets or alleys unless otherwise shown, and where the districts designated on the official zoning map are bounded approximately by street or alley centerlines, the street or alley centerline shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.

   B.   Where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and platted lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to coincide with the nearest platted lot lines; and where the districts designated on the official zoning map are bounded approximately by platted lot lines, the platted lot line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.

   C.   In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the official zoning map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-5-1-3: OFFICIAL ZONING MAP:

   A.   The city is hereby divided into districts as shown on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city clerk together with the date of adoption of this title. The official zoning map shall be located in the planning services department.

   B.   No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-5-1-4: ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED:

In order to carry out the purposes of this title, the following districts are hereby established:

Residential districts:
	R-2	Two-family residential
	R-2A	Alternate two-family residential
	R-3	Moderate density multi-family residential
	R-4	Multi-family residential
Office districts:
	OR	Office residential
	OS	Office service
	OC	Office commercial
Commercial districts:
	C-1	Neighborhood commercial
	C-2	Neighborhood shopping center
	C-2A	Mixed use neighborhood
	C-3	General commercial
	C-4	Downtown commercial
	C-5	Central business
	CS	Commercial service and wholesale
	CR	Commercial recreation
Industrial districts:
	LI	Light industrial
	HI	Heavy industrial
	MHI	Modified heavy industrial
Special purpose districts:
	AG	Agriculture
	ID	Institutional
	POS	Public open space
	PUD	Planned unit development
Overlay districts:
	RROD	Rural residential
	RHOD	Restricted height
	SOD	Freeway 61/151 corridor signage
		Flood hazard
	OTN	Old town neighborhood

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-5-1-5: ANNEXATION ZONING POLICY:

All unincorporated territory which may come within the jurisdiction of the city limits by virtue of annexation to the city shall be placed and continued in the AG agriculture district, unless prior to annexation, such land is classified, effective upon annexation, as another zoning district. If voluntary annexation of the territory is requested, but the territory is not classified as requested by the applicant, the applicant may withdraw the voluntary annexation request. If not so classified, the territory shall be classified AG agriculture district, and shall remain in that classification pending request for reclassification in accordance with the provisions of section 16-9-5 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)