Cumming City Zoning Code

   The regulations and restrictions of this chapter shall apply as follows:

   1.   Regulations to be Uniformly Applied. The regulations set by this chapter shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, and particularly within each district, except as hereinafter provided.

   2.   All Uses and Structures to Conform. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

   3.   Height, Density or Yards Shall Not Be Violated. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to exceed the height, to accommodate or house a greater number of families, or to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces, than herein required or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter.

   4.   Separate Yards, Open Spaces and Off-Street Parking Required. No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this chapter shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking, or loading space similarly required for any other building.

   5.   Minimum Yards and Lot Areas May Not Be Reduced. No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this Zoning Ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirement established by these regulations.

   6.   Parking Requirements. No parking space required by this chapter in a residential district shall be provided in any required front yard, within the required side yard along the street side of a corner lot, or within five feet of an interior side or rear lot line. No parking space required by this chapter or any merchandise, display or exterior storage shall be provided in any required front yard or in the first five feet inside the property line of any required side or rear yard in a C-1 District.

   7.   Propane Tanks. All propane tanks over 500 gallons in capacity installed within the incorporated City shall be located at least 25 feet from any building or structure which is used as a business or residence and shall comply with all structures setback requirements for lot lines. (Small tanks shall be installed at least 10 feet from any building or structure.) All installations and hook-ups for such propane tanks must pass inspection by the Zoning Administrator and Fire Chief. Standards adopted are those adopted by the State of Iowa for such installations and hook-ups.