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Urbandale, IA Code of Ordinances
URBANDALE, IOWA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
CHARTER
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 151: HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 152: ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 153: MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 154: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
CHAPTER 155: PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 156: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
CHAPTER 157: SITE PLANNING
CHAPTER 158: SIGNS
CHAPTER 159: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 160: ZONING
§ 160.01 PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION.
§ 160.02 DEFINITIONS.
§ 160.03 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
§ 160.04 “A-1” AGRICULTURAL RESERVE DISTRICT.
§ 160.05 “A-2” ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.06 “R-1L” LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT.
§ 160.07 “R-1I” INTERMEDIATE DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT.
§ 160.08 “R-1S” SUBURBAN DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT.
§ 160.09 “R-2” TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.10 “R-3” LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT.
§ 160.11 “R-4” MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT.
§ 160.12 “O-R” TRANSITIONAL OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.13 “C-O” OFFICE/SERVICE DISTRICT.
§ 160.14 “C-N” NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE DISTRICT.
§ 160.15 “C-G” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.16 “C-H” HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.17 “C-P” PLANNED COMMERCE PARK DISTRICT.
§ 160.18 “M-1” PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.19 “M-2” BUSINESS PARK INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
§ 160.20 “F-M” FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
§ 160.21 “FW” FLOODWAY (OVERLAY) DISTRICT.
§ 160.22 “FF” FLOODWAY FRINGE (OVERLAY) DISTRICT.
§ 160.22.1 “GF” GENERAL FLOODPLAIN (OVERLAY) DISTRICT.
§ 160.23 ADMINISTRATION OF FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
§ 160.24 “P.U.D.” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
§ 160.25 GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR LAND AND STRUCTURES.
§ 160.26 GENERAL USE RESTRICTIONS AND RULES OF INTERPRETATION.
§ 160.27 BUFFER YARDS.
§ 160.28 REQUIRED OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING.
§ 160.29 OFF-STREET PARKING.
§ 160.30 OFF-STREET LOADING.
§ 160.31 ACCESS CONTROLS.
§ 160.32 GARAGE SALES.
§ 160.33 HOME OCCUPATIONS.
§ 160.34 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
§ 160.35 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
§ 160.36 RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS.
§ 160.37 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU).
§ 160.38 TEMPORARY USES.
§ 160.39 URBAN LIVESTOCK.
§ 160.40 CHILD CARE CENTERS.
§ 160.41 KENNELS.
§ 160.42 CONVENIENCE STORE OR VEHICLE FUELING STATION.
§ 160.43 CAR WASHES, DRIVE-UP OR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
§ 160.44 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN RESTAURANTS.
§ 160.45 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES.
§ 160.46 EXTRACTIONS OR MINING.
§ 160.47 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND RELATED MATTERS.
§ 160.48 SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (SWECS).
§ 160.49 MINIMUM SIZE OF DWELLING UNIT.
§ 160.50 MANUFACTURED DWELLINGS.
§ 160.51 GOLF COURSE OR COUNTRY CLUB.
§ 160.52 CEMETERIES AND MAUSOLEUMS.
§ 160.53 RETAIL SALES BY PRIVATE CLUBS, LODGES, ET AL.
§ 160.54 MANUFACTURED DWELLING PARKS.
§ 160.55 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS.
§ 160.56 OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGE.
§ 160.57 BED AND BREAKFAST.
§ 160.58 MODIFICATIONS.
§ 160.59 LEGALLY NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES.
§ 160.60 SUBSTANDARD LOTS.
§ 160.61 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
§ 160.62 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ 160.63 CONDITIONAL USES.
§ 160.64 FEE SCHEDULE.
§ 160.65 AMENDMENTS.
§ 160.66 SALE AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS.
§ 160.67 MOBILE FOOD UNITS.
§ 160.68 URBAN CHICKENS.
APPENDIX A: ZONING MAP
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 160.41 KENNELS.
   Outdoor runs and other facilities shall be located not less than 200 feet from the property line of any property zoned for residential use, or used as a hotel, motel or restaurant. No incineration of waste or refuse shall be permitted, and animal wastes shall be properly managed to prevent odors from being discernable at the property line.
   (A)   Residential district. Kennels shall not be permitted in any residential district, either as a principal use, accessory use or conditional use.
   (B)   Commercial district. Kennels may be included in the normal operating facilities of a veterinary clinic, animal hospital or pet store unless expressly prohibited, provided that adequate measures and controls have been taken to prevent offensive odor or peak noise levels greater than 50 decibels as measured at the property line.
   (C)   Conditional use limitations. Where allowed in noncommercial zoning districts as a conditional use, kennels shall be allowed only by a temporary permit valid for a one- to five-year period and with conditions attached to the permit at the discretion of the Board of Adjustment. Such permits may be renewable at the option of the Board, after public hearing and upon finding that the area is not becoming predominately residential in character.
§ 160.42 CONVENIENCE STORE OR VEHICLE FUELING STATION.
   (A)   Convenience stores and vehicle fueling stations shall not have any accesses adjoining or immediately across the street from a residential district, and shall be screened therefrom.
   (B)   Operations shall be limited to retail sales of fuel, oil and small vehicle parts; normal vehicle maintenance excluding engine rebuilding or overhaul, vehicle painting or body work; vehicle washing, drying, cleaning, polishing and waxing; and food, beverages, magazines and similar items otherwise permitted to be sold in the district.
   (C)   Access shall be so arranged as to avoid creation of undue congestion from vehicles entering and exiting the site.
§ 160.43 CAR WASHES, DRIVE-UP OR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
   Drive-up facilities shall provide queuing reservoir space of not less than 150 feet where one such window or bay is provided, or 100 feet for each window or bay when more than one is provided, including the space in front of the window or in such bay but exclusive of public right-of-way. Such reservoir space should not interfere with maneuvering space for off-street parking or other traffic flow.
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