11-2-4: APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS:

   A.   Except as hereinafter provided:

      1.   A lot may be used and a structure or part of a structure may be constructed, reconstructed, altered, occupied or used only as this title permits.

      2.   No lot dimension, yard or off street parking area existing on or after the effective date of this title shall be reduced below the minimum requirements of this title.

      3.   If a lot or the aggregate of contiguous lots or parcels platted prior to the adoption of these regulations has an area or dimension which does not meet the requirements of these regulations, the lot or aggregate holdings may be put to a use permitted in that zone subject to all the other requirements of the zone in which it is located.

   B.   The zoning plan and regulations shall apply to all private and public lands and structures within the zoning jurisdiction of the City. (Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982)

ARTICLE A. WA AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

SECTION:

11-2A-1: Intent And Purpose

11-2A-2: Permitted Uses

11-2A-3: Conditional Uses

11-2A-4: Property Development Standards

11-2A-1: INTENT AND PURPOSE:

The WA District is intended for areas for silviculture, agricultural functions, outdoor recreation purposes, open spaces or future development, and for detached single-family homes and duplexes with customary farm and/or accessory buildings situated in a setting conducive to a rural lifestyle. (Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982; amd. Ord. 23-13, 8-21-2023)

11-2A-2: PERMITTED USES:

•   Agriculture/silviculture.

•   Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks.

•   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

•   Home occupations (see special provisions in section 11-3-13 of this title).

•   Livestock (see special provisions in subsection 11-3-22B of this title).

•   Public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding territory, excluding business offices and repair or storage facilities.

•   Publicly owned or operated buildings or uses, or recreational facilities, including parks and playgrounds.

•   Residential:

   •    Accessory Dwelling Units (see special provisions in subsection 11-3-1 of this title).

   •    Daycare (registered home, 5 to 15 individuals).

   •    Single-family and duplex dwellings.

•    Sales stands for the sale of farm or ranch products produced on the premises or items similar to those products (minimum 10 foot setback from side and rear property lines). (Ord. 19-14, 7-1-2019; amd. Ord. 22-04, 3-21-2022; Ord. 22-06, 5-16-2022; Ord. 23-13, 8-21-2023)

11-2A-3: CONDITIONAL USES:

•    Airports and landing strips, including heliports and helipads (see special provisions in section 11-3-38 of this title).

•    Bed and breakfast establishments (see special provisions in section 11-3-4 of this title).

•    Churches or similar places of worship, including parish houses, parsonages, rectories, convents or dormitories.

•    Daycare centers (more than 15 individuals).

•    Extraction industries.

•    Guesthouses.

•    Kennels and animal training centers.

•    Livestock where density exceeds the table in subsection 11-3-22B of this title:

•    Land inside City subject to conditional use permit.

•    Retreat center.

•    Schools (K - 12).

•    Stables and riding academies.

•    Veterinary offices and hospitals. (Ord. 14-14, 12-1-2014; amd. Ord. 14-21, 1-5-2015; amd. Ord. 22-04, 3-21-2022; Ord. 22-06, 5-16-2022)

11-2A-4: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

The following property development standards shall apply to land and buildings within this district:

Minimum lot area	15 acres
Minimum lot width	n/a
Minimum yard spaces:
Front	50 feet
Side	20 feet each
Rear	20 feet
Maximum height	35 feet
Permitted lot coverage:
2 acres or less	20 percent
2 acres or more	10 percent
Off street parking	See chapter 6 of this title
Accessory uses	Accessory uses must maintain the same yard requirements as the primary use. However, accessory uses (excluding any type of living quarters) may be built within 3 feet of a side or rear lot line that does not border a street, a river or lake, or the front half of any adjoining lot
Landscaping	See chapter 4 of this title (single-family and duplex uses exempted)

 

(Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982; amd. Ord. 23-13, 8-21-2023)

ARTICLE B. WCR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

SECTION:

11-2B-1: Intent And Purpose

11-2B-2: Permitted Uses

11-2B-3: Conditional Uses

11-2B-4: Property Development Standards

11-2B-1: INTENT AND PURPOSE:

The WCR District is intended for detached single-family homes and duplexes together with farm and/or accessory buildings situated in a setting conducive to a rural lifestyle. (Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982; amd. Ord. 23-13, 8-21-2023)

11-2B-2: PERMITTED USES:

•   Agriculture/silviculture.

•   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

•   Home occupations (see special provisions in section 11-3-13 of this title).

•   Homeowners' park.

•   Livestock (see special provisions in subsection 11-3-22B of this title).

•   Public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding territory, excluding business offices and repair or storage facilities.

•   Publicly owned or operated buildings, uses, or recreational facilities, including parks and playgrounds.

•   Residential:

   •    Accessory Dwelling Units (see special provisions in subsection 11-3-1 of this title).

   •    Daycare (registered home, 5 to 15 individuals).

   •    Single-family and duplex dwellings.

•    Sales stands for the sales of farm or ranch products produced on the premises or items similar to those products. (Minimum 10 foot setback from side and rear property lines.) (Ord. 19-14, 7-1-2019; amd. Ord. 22-04, 3-21-2022; Ord. 22-06, 5-16-2022; Ord. 23-13, 8-21-2023)