(A) Purpose. The basic purpose of this chapter is to ensure public health, safety and general welfare in accordance with the adopted development goals, plans and policies as stated in the Proposed Comprehensive Plan. Toward this end, this chapter shall divide the geographic area within its jurisdiction into use districts and shall establish regulations pertaining to the location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of structures and land within the area.
(B) Geographic jurisdiction. The geographic jurisdiction of this chapter shall be the entire area within the corporate limits of the city.
(C) Interpretation. The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety and general welfare.
(D) Application. Except as herein provided, no building or land within the city shall hereafter be used or occupied and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless in conformity with applicable regulations herein specified.
(E) Essential services exemption. Essential services and structures such as fire hydrants, utility poles, and substations shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter.
(F) Zoning districts. The city is hereby divided into the following use districts:
(1) A Agriculture;
(2) R-1 Low Density Residence;
(3) R-2 Medium Density Residence;
(4) C-1 Highway/Auto Commerce;
(5) C-2 Downtown Commerce;
(6) I-1 Limited Industry;
(7) I-2 General Industry;
(8) R-M Multiple Dwelling Residence;
(9) FM Floodway; and
(10) FF Flood Fringe.
(G) Zoning map. The location and boundaries of the above use districts are as shown on the zoning districts map, which is incorporated as a part of this chapter.
(H) Rules for interpretation of district boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be determined by scaling distances on the official zoning districts map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the district as shown on the official zoning districts map, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between map boundary and actual field conditions, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall make the necessary interpretation. Where interpretation is required within the Floodway or Flood Fringe Districts, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall make the necessary interpretation based on elevations on the applicable water surface profile. The person contesting the location of the district boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present his or her case to the Board and to submit technical evidence if he or she so desires.
(I) Annexed territory. Any land which may be annexed to the city shall be placed in the A Agriculture District until special action of the Council shall definitely assign the land to another district.
(2003 Code, § 9.01) (Ord. passed 2-16-1953; Ord. 77-4, passed 4-8-1977)