Algona City Zoning Code
22.20 R-L
Low Density Residential District
Minimum landscaping requirements in an R-L low density residential district shall be as provided in Chapter 22.60 AMC for conditional use permits.
22.20.010 Intent.
The R-L low density residential district is intended to stabilize and preserve low density residential neighborhoods; to prevent intrusion by incompatible land uses; to conform to the systems of services available; to provide for community facilities that will enhance residential quality; to allow low-density middle housing interspersed within single-family neighborhoods to limit densities to those for which a complete range of services can be efficiently provided. Consistent with applicable housing discrimination laws, it is the intent of this chapter to encourage fair and equal housing opportunities and access for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, family status, source of income or disability. (Ord. 1255-25 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the R-L low density residential district shall be consistent with Chapter 22.33 AMC, Land Use Table. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1059-12 § 11; Ord. 1054-12 § 1; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.030 Accessory building and uses.
The following are not to occupy more than ten percent of the lot area in the R-L low density residential district:
A. Private garage or carport;
B. Noncommercial greenhouses and storage sheds;
C. Private structures to provide shelter for animals;
D. Uses normally incident to single residences;
E. Restriction for accessory buildings (see AMC 22.20.055 for yard restrictions):
1. Shall occupy not more than ten percent of lot area,
2. Shall be not less than five feet from lot line. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.040 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the R-L low density residential district shall be consistent with Chapter 22.33 AMC, Land Use Table. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1059-12 § 11; Ord. 1054-12 § 2; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.050 Prohibited uses.
Prohibited uses in the R-L low density residential district shall be consistent with Chapter 22.33 AMC, Land Use Table. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.055 Development standards.
Minimum front yard | 25 feet1 |
Minimum side yard | |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet 2 |
Minimum street setback, garage or carport | 20 feet |
Minimum lot area | 8,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 80 feet |
Minimum lot depth | 100 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 45% |
Maximum height | 25 feet |
Minimum street frontage | N/A |
Maximum density | 9 dwelling units per acre |
1No structure, including accessory buildings, shall be constructed in the required front or side yard.
2No structure, including accessory buildings, shall be constructed in that portion of any rear yard adjacent to or within ten feet of any adjoining front yard, adjacent to or within five feet of an adjoining yard, or within fifteen feet of any public street.
3The sum of two sides must be no less than fifteen feet.
(Ord. 1255-25 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021).
22.20.060 Lot area.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.070 Lot dimensions.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.080 Lot coverage.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 976-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.090 Yards.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.100 Dwelling unit floor area.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.110 Fences and hedges.
Fences and hedges in an R-L low density residential district shall conform to the heights as specified in AMC 22.62.020. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.120 Parking.
Minimum off-street parking requirements in an R-L low density residential district shall be as specified in Chapter 22.40 AMC. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.130 Building height.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.140 Landscaping.
Minimum landscaping requirements in an R-L low density residential district shall be as provided in Chapter 22.60 AMC for conditional use permits. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).
22.20.150 Supplemental standards.
Repealed by Ord. 1190-21. (Ord. 1059-12 § 11).