The AR Single-Family Acreage District is established to provide for large-lot residential development in agricultural areas.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the AR District.
A. Bed and breakfast.
B. Cemeteries, including mausoleums.
C. Churches, chapels, temples and similar places of worship.
D. Municipal facilities utilized by the City for services provided to the community.
E. Private noncommercial recreation areas and centers including country clubs, swimming pools, golf courses, and riding stables.
F. Public and parochial schools, elementary and secondary, and other educational institutions having an established current curriculum the same as ordinarily given in the Waukee public school system, but excluding boarding schools, nursery schools, and childcare centers.
G. Publicly owned parks, playgrounds, golf courses, and recreation areas.
H. Single-family dwellings.
2. Accessory Uses. The accessory uses permitted in and as limited in the A-1 District are permitted in the AR District.
3. Bulk Regulations.
Lot Area | 2 acres (for single-family dwelling); No minimum required for other permitted uses |
Lot Width | 120 feet |
Minimum Front Yard Depth | 50 feet for single-family dwelling; 35 feet for other principal permitted uses |
Minimum Rear Yard Depth | 50 feet for single-family dwelling; 35 feet for other principal permitted uses |
Minimum Side Yard Depth | 50 feet total side yard, minimum 20 feet on one side for single-family dwelling; 35 feet on each side for other principal permitted uses |
Maximum Height | 3 stories or 40 feet - principal building; 1 story or 14 feet - accessory building |
Minimum Floor Area | 1,050 square feet for dwellings; if a building is two or more stories, first floor shall be a minimum of 800 square feet; if a building is a split level, each level shall be a minimum of 400 square feet; if a building is a split foyer, the square footage shall be a minimum of 1,050 square feet per story. |
4. Perimeter Foundation Requirement. A permanent perimeter foundation meeting the Waukee Building Code standards shall be required for all principal buildings.
5. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168, for all permitted uses.
6. Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances.