The incorporated area of the city shall be divided into the following zoning districts whose boundaries are shown on the official city zoning map. In addition, the specific purpose of each zoning district shall be as stated herein. (See section 9-7-4, "Land Use Chart", of this chapter, for all zoning districts.)
A. R-1 zone/residential zone (very low density residential/17,000 square foot minimum lot): The intent of this district is to provide a very low density environment for single-family households free from encroachment of commercial and industrial activities.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
B. R-2 zone/residential zone (low density residential/9,000 square foot minimum lot): The intent of this district is to provide a low density residential environment with a mix of both single-family households and attached single-family dwellings that are free from encroachment by commercial and industrial activities.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
3. Percentage Of Single-Family Attached: Unless development is through a planned unit development (PUD) no more than ten percent (10%) may be single-family attached.
C. R-3 zone/residential zone (medium density residential/6,500 square foot minimum lot): The intent of this district is to provide a medium density residential environment with a mix of both single-family households and duplex dwellings free from encroachment of commercial and industrial activities. Single- family attached and townhouse dwelling units may be permitted through a planned unit development. Triplex and fourplex dwellings may be permitted by conditional use if all code requirements are met.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
3. Duplex Units; Single-Family Attached, And Townhouse Dwelling Units:
a. Each duplex, single-family attached, and townhouse dwelling unit shall have a total ground floor area of not less than eight hundred (800) square feet per unit.
b. The minimum lot size for each duplex unit shall be the minimum lot size shown in the bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
c. Duplex, single-family attached, and townhouse dwelling units located on corner lots shall have entrances to each unit on opposing streets.
4. Multiple Units:
a. More than a duplex requires a conditional use permit.
D. R-4 zone/residential (single-family/5,000 square feet) and high density dwellings: The intent of this district is to provide an environment with a mix of single-family households, multiple dwellings and cluster developments.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
3. Duplex Units:
a. The minimum lot size for each duplex unit shall be the minimum lot size shown in the bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
b. Duplex units located on corner lots shall have entrances to each unit on opposing streets.
4. Multiple Units:
a. A structure on one lot or parcel which contains more than four (4) dwelling units shall require a conditional use permit.
E. LO/R zone/limited office and residential zone: Limited office district/minimum lot size for LO/R shall be seven thousand (7,000) square feet. The intent of this district is to allow professional offices and higher density residential, i.e., single-family, duplex, cluster and multiple dwellings. It is intended that this zoning designation shall act as a buffer between more intense nonresidential uses and residential uses. It is intended that office uses permitted in this category be located and designed so as to be in harmony with adjacent residential uses. The setbacks and materials used in construction shall correlate more closely to those used in residential areas.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter. All residential development shall comply with the R-4 regulations.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
3. Design: Design shall be compatible to surrounding residential uses.
4. Landscaping: Nonresidential shall comply with the landscape ordinance, chapter 11 of this title.
F. C-1 zone/neighborhood commercial: The intent of this district is to permit the compatible coexistence of residential and small scale convenience business uses which are intended to meet the daily needs and service of the residents of an immediate neighborhood, to encourage clustering and strategic siting of such businesses and avoid intrusion of such uses into the adjoining residential districts. All such districts should be very limited in size and shall give direct access of transportation to arterials or collectors and shall not constitute all or any part of a strip development concept.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter.
3. Abutting Residential: When abutting a residential use the side yard setback shall be buffered.
4. Design: Design shall be compatible with surrounding residential uses.
5. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the total lot area. The development services department shall review and may approve with modifications or disapprove any landscape plan for compliance with the provisions of chapter 11, "Landscaping/Open Space Requirements", of this title.
G. C-2 zone/central business district: The intent of this district is to accommodate and encourage a broad spectrum of commercial activities of various sizes and to promote and allow higher density residential development in the central business area.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter; landscaping, chapter 11 of this title; parking, chapter 12 of this title; and any other applicable requirements.
3. Existing: Front and sides/zero lot line.
4. New Construction: Street frontages, minimum of ten feet (10').
5. Landscaping: New construction shall provide some landscaping in front and parking areas, i.e., planter boxes, etc. The development services department shall review and may approve with modifications or disapprove any landscape plan.
H. C-3 zone/general commercial: This district is intended for residential use and commercial activities as allowed in the C-1 and C-2 districts, but also allows general business uses that are of a larger scale and more motor oriented to fulfill the need for travel related services as well as retail. Businesses shall be operated within enclosed buildings (excepting service station displays). This district promotes attractive "gateway" development along American Legion Boulevard and around perimeters of the C-2 district as defined on the zoning map and shall not be used to further promote any other strip development.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter; landscape, chapter 11 of this title; parking, chapter 12 of this title; and any other applicable requirements.
I. C-4 zone/heavy commercial: This district is intended for commercial activities allowed in other commercial zones but also allows heavy commercial activities such as large equipment/auto sales, wholesale, warehouse, and light manufacturing in conjunction with retail sales along already established strip commercial (gateway) on Highway 30, and Airbase Highway. The businesses are of a larger scale than the C-3 district and shall allow outdoor storage in rear yards and may be allowed in side yards if not on an opposing street. Screening of outdoor storage shall be required. (See landscaping/gateway, chapter 11 of this title.)
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter; landscape, chapter 11 of this title; parking, chapter 12 of this title; and any other applicable requirements.
J. I-1 zone/light industrial: The intent of this district is to provide for light nonpolluting industrial development which is compatible with C-4, without residential intrusion, and to encourage the development of manufacturing and wholesale establishments which are clean, quiet, free of hazardous conditions or nuisances and are operated primarily within enclosed structures. Any outside storage/accessory shall be located in the rear, within a structure or screened from public right of way. No use is intended to be included, which by reason of its location with respect to the boundaries of the district or by reason of its operational characteristics, would create hazardous conditions or a threat to the health, safety and general welfare of the public or surrounding land uses. Any I-1 district shall be annexed into the city and must be in proximity to ensure connection to the municipal water and sewer systems of the city. The I-1 area north and northeast of the city limits shall be subject to requirements deemed necessary for protection of the aquifer (see unique uses/area of critical concern, chapter 9 of this title). The city may require special studies and reports as deemed necessary before any site, public or private, is allowed to develop.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Residential: Not permitted. A caretaker's/night watchman's sleeping quarters which is not used for living purposes may be permitted by conditional use.
3. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter; landscape, chapter 11 of this title; parking, chapter 12 of this title; and any other applicable requirements.
4. Side Yard: When abutting residential zone, the side yard shall have a ten foot (10') side yard setback with buffer or screen required. (See landscape, chapter 11 of this title.)
K. I-2 zone/heavy industrial: The intent of this district is to provide industrial users ample room in the city to develop and expand without encroachment of noncompatible uses. No use is intended to be included, which, by reason of its location with respect to the boundaries of the district or by reason of its operational characteristics, would create hazardous conditions or a threat to the health, safety and general welfare of the public or surrounding land uses.
The city may require special studies and reports as deemed necessary before any site, public or private, is allowed to develop. Any I-2 development shall be in such proximity to be annexed and must also be in such proximity to ensure connection to the municipal water and sewer systems of the city. Any I-2 area development shall be subject to requirements deemed necessary for protection of the aquifer (see unique uses/area of critical concern, chapter 9 of this title) and air quality. The city may require special studies and reports as deemed necessary before any site, public or private, is allowed to develop.
1. Uses Allowed: See uses allowed by right and by conditional use in section 9-7-4 of this chapter.
2. Residential Permitted: A caretaker's/night watchman's sleeping quarters which are not used for living purposes shall be permitted.
3. Development Requirements: See bulk/coverage chart, section 9-7-8 of this chapter; landscape, chapter 11 of this title; parking, chapter 12 of this title; and any other applicable requirements. (Ord. 1628, 1-12-2015; amd. Ord. 1644, 2-8-2016; Ord. 1702, 11-23-2020)