[Amended 12-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-522]
Davenport City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
07 GENERAL DISTRICTS
17.07.010 AG Agricultural District.
[Amended 12-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-522]
A.
Purpose. The AG Agricultural District is intended to address existing agricultural land uses. The standards of the AG District promote the continuation of farming, and protect agricultural land uses from encroachment of incompatible developments.
B.
Uses. Chapter 17.08 lists permitted, special, and temporary uses for the AG District.
C.
Dimensional Standards. Table 17.07-1: AG District Dimensional Standards establishes the dimensional standards for the AG District. See Section 17.02.040 for measurement methodologies.
Table 17.07-1: AG District Dimensional Standards | |
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Bulk | |
Minimum Lot Area | Agricultural Use: 1 acre Other Uses: 38 acres |
Maximum Building Height | 35 feet* |
Setbacks | |
Minimum Front Setback | 50 feet |
Minimum Interior Side Setback | 20 feet |
Minimum Corner Side Setback | 50 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 50 feet |
* | Any structure principal or accessory that is part of an active agricultural use are not limited in height. This does not include a residence on the agricultural site. |
D.
General Standards of Applicability.
1.
On-Site Development Standards. See Chapter 17.09 for additional on-site development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures and uses, and permitted encroachments.
2.
On-Site Parking and Loading. See Chapter 17.10 for on-site parking and loading standards and requirements.
3.
Landscape. See Chapter 17.11 for landscape standards and requirements.
4.
Signs. See Chapter 17.12 for standards governing signs.
17.07.020 OS Open Space District.
[Amended 12-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-522]
A.
Purpose. The OS Open Space District is intended to provide and protect larger open space and public recreational facilities, both outdoor and indoor, and cemeteries. Larger regional open spaces/parks may include both active and passive recreation areas and certain ancillary uses, such as cultural facilities, performance venues, and eating establishments. This district is also intended for governmental agency offices/facilities providing a governmental service to the public.
[Amended 9-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-363]
B.
Uses. Chapter 17.08 lists permitted, special, and temporary uses for the OS District.
C.
Dimensional standards. Table 17.07-2: OS District Dimensional Standards establishes the dimensional standards for the OS District. See Section 17.02.040 for measurement methodologies.
Table 17.07-2: OS District Dimensional Standards | |
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Bulk | |
Minimum Lot Area | None |
Maximum Building Height | 40 feet |
Setbacks (Apply to Principal Structures Only) | |
Minimum Front Setback | 15 feet |
Minimum Interior Side Setback | 25 feet |
Minimum Corner Side Setback | 15 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet |
D.
General standards of applicability.
1.
On-site development standards. See Chapter 17.09 for additional on-site development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures and uses, and permitted encroachments.
2.
On-site parking and loading. See Chapter 17.10 for on-site parking and loading standards and requirements.
3.
Landscape. See Chapter 17.11 for landscape standards and requirements.
4.
Signs. See Chapter 17.12 for standards governing signs.
17.07.030 IC Institutional Campus District.
[Amended 12-11-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-522]
A.
Purpose. The IC Institutional Campus District is intended to encourage a comprehensive approach to development by significant institutions within the City. The IC District is also intended to:
1.
Further the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
2.
Permit appropriate institutional growth within boundaries of the district while minimizing the adverse impacts associated with development and geographic expansion.
3.
Balance the ability of specific institutions to grow and adapt to changing needs while protecting the livability and vitality of adjacent areas.
4.
Encourage the preparation of a land use plan for higher development intensity institutional campuses that enables the community to understand the levels of development being proposed, their likely impacts and appropriate mitigation measures.
B.
Uses. Chapter 17.08 lists permitted, special, and temporary uses for the IC District. In addition, if a land use plan is established, additional uses may be allowed within the IC District.
C.
Dimensional Standards. Table 17.07-3: IC District Dimensional Standards establishes the dimensional standards for the IC District. See Section 17.02.040 for measurement methodologies.
Table 17.07-3: IC District Dimensional Standards | |
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Bulk | |
Minimum Lot Area | None |
Minimum Lot Width | None |
Maximum Building Height | 50 feet at setback lines; Structures may increase height over 50 feet by setting back an additional 1 feet for every 2 feet of additional height over 50 feet from all required setbacks |
Maximum Impervious Surface | 75% |
Setbacks | |
Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet unless a setback reduction is included as part of an adopted Land Use Plan |
Minimum Interior Side Setback | 0 feet unless abutting residential, then 10 feet |
Minimum Corner Side Setback | 25 feet |
Minimum Rear Setback | 0 feet unless abutting residential, then 25 feet |
D.
Land Use Plan Alternative.
1.
The IC District operates with two levels of regulation. The first is a set of base district regulations, as established in items B and C above, that provide for a certain intensity of development by-right. The second allows for an approval of a land use plan, which must be approved by the City Council, that creates regulations that allow for flexibility in the development and expansion of the institution above the standards set by the base district regulations. Once a land use plan is submitted and approved, the development proceeds in accordance with the plan rather than the base district regulations.
2.
The land use plan alternative is required in the following circumstances:
a.
Development exceeds the district dimensional standards established in Table 17.07-4.
b.
Additional uses would be allowed outside of those allowed in the IC District in Chapter 17.08.
c.
There is a request by a property owner to rezone a property to the IC District, including expansions of existing IC Districts. This does not apply in those applications that have been initiated by the City.
3.
Once approved, the land use plan is effective for a period of 10 years, although updates and amendments may be pursued during that time period. Development projects consistent with the adopted land use plan will undergo administrative site plan and building permit review.
E.
Land Use Plan Approval Process.
1.
Review and Adoption.
a.
The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the land use plan and evaluate its compatibility with surrounding area.
b.
The Plan and Zoning Commission will cause to be prepared a report evaluating these elements and supporting documents. The report must also contain any specific recommendations regarding the modification of the land use plan, traffic impact study, and narrative, as well as off-site improvements that may be required in support of the proposed development.
c.
The applicant must provide a written statement of all agreements reached with property owners within the notification area related to how the subject property will be developed or used.
d.
If the Plan and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning, the ordinance must include as part of the ordinance amendment the recommendations of the Plan and Zoning Commission. The recommendation must be forwarded to the City Council for public hearing and consideration as an amendment to the zoning map. The petitioner must submit all land use plan information required with the rezoning.
e.
The City Council may add to, extend, reduce, or delete any of the conditions or restrictions that have been recommended by the Plan and Zoning Commission.
2.
Public Notification.
a.
The City will notify all property owners within 500 feet of the property being rezoned.
b.
The notice must contain the hearing location, date and time, map, and description of the request.
c.
At least 60 days prior to submission of a formal application, the petitioner must make a good faith effort to notify all City recognized neighborhoods and bona fide neighborhood organizations located within 500 feet of the property being rezoned for the purpose of sharing the details of the petition, answering questions, and receiving feedback. Upon submission of an application, the petitioner must provide a narrative indicating the efforts made in this regard. This does not relieve the petitioner from conducting the required neighborhood meeting pursuant to Section 17.14.060 of the Davenport Municipal Code.
F.
Modifications to Approved Plans.
1.
Proposed changes to either the land use plan must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
2.
If it is determined that there is a major amendment, the property owner must return to the Plan and Zoning Commission and City Council for approval; such approval will follow the process for the land use plan approval. The Zoning Administrator has the authority to approve minor amendments.
3.
The following chart is used to determine if a change to the land use plan is a minor amendment or major amendment:
Change | Minor | Major |
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Land Use | Increase of less than 10% of the square footage allocated to any land use type on the approved plan, except increases in open space/recreation area | Increase of 10% or more of the square footage allocated to any land use type on the approved plan, except increases in open space/recreation area |
Project Scale | Increase in density or intensity of use of less than: - up to 10% usable floor area - up to 5% of the number of dwelling units | Increase in density or intensity of use as follows: - 10% or greater usable floor area - 5% or greater of the number of dwelling units |
Open space/ Recreational area | Less than 10% size reduction or change in location or characteristics | 10% or more size reduction or change in location or characteristics |
Setbacks | Decrease of less than 10%, or any increase | Decrease of 10% or more |
Height | Decrease in height or number of stories | Increase in structure height greater than/equal to 15 feet or an increase of 1 story |
G.
Land Use Plan Submittal Requirements. All land use plans must contain the following. The Zoning Administrator may waive, at his/her discretion, any of the required submissions of item 3 and item 4 if the scale of the project, topography of the site, or other reasons make them unnecessary. The Plan and Zoning Commission must be notified of any requirements that have been waived and the reasons why they have been waived.
1.
A completed application, with a narrative of intent and description of compatibility with the surrounding area.
2.
Boundary survey including the legal description of the site with bearings, distances, closures, and easements.
3.
A drawing or set of drawings, which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a.
Proposed name or title of project.
b.
A north arrow, vicinity map, plan scale base of one inch equals 50 feet or other scale as approved by the Zoning Administrator and date of plan preparation.
d.
The existing land use and zoning surrounding the proposed development and the distance from the subject property line to the nearest structures on all abutting properties within 200 feet of the perimeter of the site.
e.
The location of existing and proposed services including: water, sanitary and storm sewer, electric, gas, streets, the capacity of those services and the service requirements of the development.
f.
The site constraints including:
i.
Slopes in excess of 10%.
ii.
Drainage ways that carry water from abutting properties, drainage ways that drain areas on the site in excess of one acre and any area designated as a floodplain or floodway.
iii.
Soils that are unsuitable or require special treatment to support urban development as determined by the Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey. If unsuitable conditions are indicated field testing may be required.
g.
Existing and proposed grade changes on a two-foot interval topographic map on a scale base of one inch equals 50 feet or other scale as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
h.
Existing and proposed building pad locations with proposed building area, number of stories, overall height, a list of the proposed uses in the structure and its gross floor area.
i.
The location of existing and proposed parking areas including the extent of paving, the proposed circulation, and the number of parking spaces.
j.
The location of existing and proposed loading docks, receiving areas, trash pick-up areas, and other areas requiring screening.
k.
The location of existing and proposed landscaping and buffering to be developed in the project. The massing and density of plant and other screening materials must be indicated.
l.
The location and configuration of all existing and proposed access points with public streets and a pedestrian/bicycle circulation plan.
m.
A stormwater management plan.
n.
The location of all existing and proposed freestanding signs, including circulation signs.
4.
Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study must be provided, which analyzes the aggregate trip generation to and from the site and the ability of the existing street system to accommodate the anticipated generation. Specific improvements and mitigation measures may be required if the development causes the projected level of service to be less than level "C," as defined by the most recent version of the Highway Capacity Manual by the Transportation Research Board of The National Safety Research Council. The traffic impact study shall also indicate the minimum of off-street parking spaces necessary to accommodate the development and the method used to calculate the parking spaces. The traffic impact study may reflect phasing of the development.
5.
A narrative of intent and compatibility with surrounding area. A narrative must be provided that describes the relationship between the institution and the surrounding area. The narrative at a minimum must include the following:
a.
Description of overall architectural and/or urban design theme.
b.
Total number of existing and proposed users and employees of the facility.
c.
Description of existing and proposed conditions of development along the outer boundaries of the district and its relationship with the surrounding area. Standards must be established to permit a compatible transition from the institutional use to the surrounding area. Standards include, but are not limited to building height and form, exterior lighting, landscaping, etc.
d.
Description of existing and proposed methods of communication between the institution and the community, including a method for resolution of community concerns.
e.
Description of any existing and proposed impacts of development and the surrounding area and how these impacts should be mitigated. This description shall include property outside the boundaries of the district and their interaction with the surrounding area. Impacts include, but are not limited to lighting, noise, parking, etc.
f.
Description of existing and proposed relationship of institutional transportation system (auto, bus, bicycle pedestrian) to the external street network. A description of specific programs to reduce traffic impacts, and to encourage the use of public transit, carpooling, bicycling and walking.
H.
Previously Approved Land Use Plans. All land use plans approved prior to the effective date of this ordinance remain in effect and are controlled by approved plan. Any modifications to that development plan are subject to item F above.