A.

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to create zoning districts, to specify the nature and components of the permitted development and uses within them, and to establish regulations regarding the physical character and intensity of development in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

B.

Zoning Districts Established

All land within the corporate limits shall be classified into one of the following zoning districts.

C.

Special Provision

For existing single-family dwellings that are substandard or dilapidated such that habitation thereof is unsafe or unsecure, but which may be demolished or removed and thereafter reconstructed through the use of public funds available for that purpose, the minimum living area of each one-family dwelling may be 1,000 square feet.

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

The following table identifies zoning districts adopted in previous ordinances and the zoning district regulations that now apply in this Zoning Ordinance to those districts:

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units within a suburban neighborhood setting at seven to eight dwelling units per acre.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units within a suburban neighborhood setting at five to six dwelling units per acre.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units within a suburban neighborhood setting at approximately four dwelling units per acre.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of single-family detached dwelling units within a suburban neighborhood setting at approximately one dwelling unit per acre.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of quality duplex residential development. This district is envisioned to include small areas or entire neighborhoods consisting entirely of duplexes. Additionally, this district serves to provide for a transition between lower density residential areas and more intense residential areas or nonresidential areas.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of townhouses built to accommodate three to 12 dwelling units per building.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

2.

Lot Provisions for Dwelling Units

a.

Each dwelling unit shall be located on a single lot that fronts a dedicated street or other approved public access easement and is served individually by water, wastewater, electric, and gas utility services.

b.

There shall be no more than one dwelling unit on any lot.

3.

Building Separation

a.

Townhouse buildings (three to 12 dwelling units) shall not exceed 310 feet in length.

b.

The minimum separation between townhouse buildings shall be 20 feet.

4.

Mechanical Equipment, Refuse Containers, and Waste Storage

a.

Mechanical equipment, refuse containers, and waste storage areas shall be constructed, located and screened to prevent interference with the peace, comfort, and repose of the occupants of any adjoining building or residence.

5.

Garages

a.

All dwelling units shall have a two-car enclosed garage.

b.

Access to the garage shall be by means of a driveway connecting with an adjacent public street, alley, public access easement, private street, or private access easement.

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of attached residential units, such as multi-family developments, at a maximum residential density of 16 dwelling units per acre. (The dwelling units per acre (DU/A) calculation is exclusive of all streets, alleys and sidewalks, but inclusive of open space, recreational, and service areas.) This district is for moderate densities.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

1.

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

2.

The maximum residential density shall be 16 dwelling units per acre.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

2.

Front Yard Regulations

a.

No structure shall be located in the front yard.

b.

No off-street parking shall be allowed in any front yard. However, drives of ingress and egress from the public street to a parking area shall be allowed to cross the front yard from front to rear.

3.

Garages

A minimum of 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units in the multi-family development shall have a one-car enclosed garage, 240 square feet minimum, attached or detached, per dwelling unit.

4.

Mechanical Equipment, Refuse Containers, and Waste Storage

Mechanical equipment, refuse containers and waste storage areas shall be constructed, located and screened to prevent interference with the peace, comfort, and repose of the occupants of any adjoining building or residence.

5.

Storage Area

Every dwelling unit shall have an enclosed storage area of not less than 30 square feet of Floor Area, eight feet high, exclusive of interior closet space.

6.

Private Recreation Areas

a.

Recreation Area Required

i.

All multi-family developments shall have at least one recreation area, in a location free of traffic hazards, easily accessible to all residents within the development, and centrally located where topography permits.

b.

Recreation Space Requirement

i.

Not less than eight percent of the gross development area shall be devoted to recreational facilities, generally in a central location. In large developments (two acres or larger) these may be decentralized.

ii.

Recreation areas include space for community buildings and community uses, such as adult recreation and child play areas, and swimming pools, but do not include vehicle parking, commercial, maintenance, and utilities areas.

c.

Playground Space

i.

When playground space is provided, it shall be so designated and shall be protected from traffic, streets, and parking areas.

ii.

Such space shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and free of dangerous conditions and hazards.

E.

Site Plan Required for Rezoning to the MF-16, Multiple-Family Dwelling District

A Site Plan, as outlined in Site Development Requirements, shall be required for all Zoning Text and Map Amendments. Applications seeking the MF-16, Multiple-Family Dwelling District designation. The Site Plan shall be included as part of the ordinance approving the Zoning Text and Map Amendments.

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for development of attached residential units, such as multi-family developments, at a maximum residential density of 24 dwelling units per acre. (The dwelling units per acre (DU/A) calculation is exclusive of all streets, alleys and sidewalks, but inclusive of open space, recreational, and service areas.) This district is for urban densities.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

1.

See Subsection 90-2.18.A., Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

2.

The maximum residential density shall be 24 dwelling units per acre.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

2.

Front Yard Regulations

a.

No structure shall be located in the front yard.

b.

No off-street parking shall be allowed in any front yard. However, drives of ingress and egress from the public street to a parking area shall be allowed to cross the front yard from front to rear.

3.

Garages

A minimum of 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units in the multi-family development shall have a one-car enclosed garage, 240 square feet minimum, attached or detached, per dwelling unit.

4.

Mechanical Equipment, Refuse Containers, and Waste Storage

Mechanical equipment, refuse containers and waste storage areas shall be constructed, located and screened to prevent interference with the peace, comfort, and repose of the occupants of any adjoining building or residence.

5.

Storage Area

Every dwelling unit shall have an enclosed storage area of not less than 30 square feet of Floor Area, eight feet high, exclusive of interior closet space.

6.

Private Recreation Areas

a.

Recreation Area Required

i.

All multi-family developments shall have at least one recreation area, in a location free of traffic hazards, easily accessible to all residents within the development, and centrally located where topography permits.

b.

Recreation Space Requirement

i.

Not less than eight percent of the gross development area shall be devoted to recreational facilities, generally in a central location. In large developments (two acres or larger) these may be decentralized.

ii.

Recreation areas include space for community buildings and community uses, such as adult recreation and child play areas, and swimming pools, but do not include vehicle parking, commercial, maintenance and utilities areas.

c.

Playground Space

i.

When playground space is provided, it shall be so designated and shall be protected from traffic, streets, and parking areas.

ii.

Such space shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and free of dangerous conditions and hazards.

E.

Site Plan Required for Rezoning to the MF-24, Multiple-Family Dwelling District

A Site Plan, as outlined in Site Development Requirements, shall be required for all Zoning Text and Map Amendments. Applications seeking the MF-24, Multiple-Family Dwelling District designation. The Site Plan shall be included as part of the ordinance approving the Zoning Text and Map Amendments.

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for low intensity office and professional uses.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for locations for various types of local retail trade and businesses primarily serving the surrounding neighborhoods.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is intended to provide for locations for low intensity commercial, storage, and warehousing uses.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

The I, Industrial District is intended for large-scale basic or primary industrial uses that involve extensive processing, manufacturing or assembly of large products or equipment.

Because of the nature of the products or character of activities, uses in the district may produce visual, auditory, or olfactory effects beyond the boundaries of the property on which the use is located. Therefore, these uses are surrounded with similar industrial uses. It is the intent to reserve large tracts exclusively for industrial activities defined herein.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

Mixed Use refers to a development style that creates areas which combine a mix of zoning categories within one defined zoning district. For example, residential, restaurants, retail, office and public uses may be allowed in the same building, same lot, same tract, and/or the same block, developed both vertically and horizontally. Benefits of mixed use developments include:

1.

Flexibility of building spaces over time;

2.

Revitalizations of commercial districts;

3.

Development of multi-family housing at appropriate locations;

4.

Efficiency in provisions of public facilities and services;

5.

Convenience for residents and workers;

6.

Reduction in frequency and distance for vehicle trips; and

7.

Environmental protection.

This district is intended to permit establishment of integrated residential and nonresidential activities where appropriate and desirable, under conditions that assure an acceptable level of harmony among land uses.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

1.

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

2.

The maximum residential density (i.e., dwelling units per acre) shall be unlimited within the M, Mixed Use District.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

This district is designed to encourage quality development along the Interstate Highway 635 and Interstate Highway 20 corridors, which is recognized for its important economic development potential. It is intended as a mixed use district comprised of retail and commercial uses, with a preference for regional retail shopping centers. Banks, hotels and other Interstate-related commercial services are appropriate within the district.

B.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

C.

Dimensional Regulations

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

D.

Development Standards

1.

See the following sections for development regulations:

a.

See 90-4.01 Landscape Requirements

b.

See 90-4.02 Screening Standards

c.

See 90-4.03 Parking Standards

d.

See 90-4.04 Lighting Standards

e.

See 90-4.05 Supplementary Regulations

f.

See 90-4.06 Design Standards

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of this district is to encourage higher quality development in the City by allowing flexibility in the planning and development of projects. A PD, Planned Development District may be used to permit new or innovative concepts in land utilization or diversification that could not be achieved under conventional zoning approaches. Any combination of residential, commercial, light industrial, public or recreational uses as approved by the City Council may be permitted.

B.

General Description and Purpose

1.

The PD designation shall be used for the following purpose(s):

a.

To Master plan a site;

b.

To carry out specific goals of the Comprehensive Plan, City or public/private partnered projects;

c.

To develop mixed use development, transit-oriented development, or traditional neighborhoods with a variety of uses and housing types; and

d.

To preserve natural features, open space, and other topographical features of the land.

2.

The PD designation shall not be used for the following purpose(s):

a.

To obtain zoning variances from existing development standards;

b.

To secure agreement between an Applicant and nearby property owners to receive zoning approval; and

c.

To assign responsibility to the City of private deed restrictions or covenants.

C.

Base Zoning District

1.

A PD shall contain at least one base zoning district to regulate all uses and development regulations not modified by the PD ordinance.

2.

For all existing PD Districts that do not specify a residential or nonresidential use, the Planning Director shall classify PD as residential or nonresidential based on the Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan. For all nonresidential PD Districts that do not have a base zoning district, the base zoning district shall be LR, Local Retail District; For all residential PD Districts that do not have a base zoning district, the base zoning district shall be SF-8, Single-Family Dwelling District.

D.

Permitted Uses and Use Regulations

1.

See the Use Chart and all applicable regulations.

2.

See PD Application and Review.

E.

Dimensional Regulations

1.

See Subsection 90-2.18.B., Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District and all applicable regulations in Article IV.

2.

See PD Application and Review.

F.

Development Standards

1.

See PD Application and Review.

G.

Minimum Land Area Requirement

A minimum of three acres is required for all PD, Planned Development Districts.

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017)

A.

Dimensional Standards for Residential Districts*

* For existing single-family dwellings that are substandard or dilapidated such that habitation thereof is unsafe or unsecure, but which may be demolished or removed and thereafter reconstructed through the use of public funds available for that purpose. The minimum living area of each one-family dwelling may be 1,000 square feet.

B.

Dimensional Standards for Nonresidential District

The minimum lot width and minimum lot depth do not constitute minimum lot area, except for the single-family and duplex districts.

(Ord. No. 3154-17, § 1, 4-10-2017; Ord. No. 3170-18, § 7, 5-29-2018)