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Council Bluffs City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 15

04 - A-1-OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

15.04.010 Statement Of Intent

This district is intended for areas which are located in the floodway and subject to periodic flooding. These floodway areas also represent a significant natural amenity in the community. The prevention and mitigation of flood hazards and the restoration of these natural amenities is in furtherance of the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)

15.04.020 Principal Uses

The following principal uses shall be permitted outright in an A-1 district:

  1. Animal production;
  2. Horticulture and crop production;
  3. Local utility services;
  4. Marina;
  5. Park and recreation services;
  6. Public campground.

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)

15.04.030 Conditional Uses

The following conditional uses shall be permitted in an A-1 district when authorized in accordance with the requirements set forth in CBMC 15.27.020:

  1. Commercial recreation (outdoor);
  2. Extraction activity;
  3. Outdoor firing range;
  4. Private campground.

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)

15.04.040 Accessory Uses

Accessory uses shall include uses of land or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to one of the principal uses, unless otherwise excluded.

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)

15.04.050 Site Development Regulations

Lot area:5 acres
Lot width:150 feet
Lot depth:200 feet
Minimum
Setbacks
Principal StructureAccessory Structure
Front yard:50 feetGreater of 50 feet or existing front setback line of principal structure
Side yard:10% of lot width or 10 feet whichever is greater10% of lot width or 10 feet whichever is greater
Rear yard:20 feet20 feet
Maximum
height:
35 feet25 feet
Lot coverage:5% maximum 

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)

15.04.060 Additional Regulations

  1. Floodway/Floodplain Management. Each site in the A-1 district shall be subject to the site development and permit requirements contained in CBMC 4.25.

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)

15.04.070 Signs

Signage in this district shall comply with CBMC 15.33, "Signs".

(Ord. 5283 § 1 (part), 1996)