In order to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of the yards, courts, and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes, the city and the area within its extraterritorial jurisdiction is hereby divided into zoning districts. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts shown on the official zoning map, the following rules apply:

   A.   The district boundaries are the centerlines of either streets or alleys unless otherwise shown, and where the districts designated on the official zoning map are bounded approximately by street or alley centerlines, the street or alley centerline shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.

   B.   Where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and platted lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to coincide with the nearest platted lot lines; and where the districts designated on the official zoning map are bounded approximately by platted lot lines, the platted lot line shall be construed to be the boundary of the district.

   C.   In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the official zoning map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

   A.   The city is hereby divided into districts as shown on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city clerk together with the date of adoption of this title. The official zoning map shall be located in the planning services department.

   B.   No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

In order to carry out the purposes of this title, the following districts are hereby established:

 

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

All unincorporated territory which may come within the jurisdiction of the city limits by virtue of annexation to the city shall be placed and continued in the AG agriculture district, unless prior to annexation, such land is classified, effective upon annexation, as another zoning district. If voluntary annexation of the territory is requested, but the territory is not classified as requested by the applicant, the applicant may withdraw the voluntary annexation request. If not so classified, the territory shall be classified AG agriculture district, and shall remain in that classification pending request for reclassification in accordance with the provisions of section 16-9-5 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

   A.   No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building, structure, or part hereof, shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located. Regulations within each district shall be applied uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land.

   B.   Unless permitted elsewhere in this title, no building, structure, or part thereof, shall hereafter be built, moved or remodeled, and no building, structure or land shall hereafter be used, occupied or designed for use or occupancy:

      1.   So as to exceed the maximum building or structure height, or maximum lot coverage specified for the zoning district in which the building or structure is located; or

      2.   So as to provide any front, side, or rear yard or other open space that is less than the minimum specified for the zoning district in which such building, structure or use of land is located or maintained; or

      3.   So as to exceed the maximum number of units specified for the zoning district in which such building is located. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The R-1 district is the most restrictive residential district and is intended to protect low density residential areas from the encroachment of incompatible uses. The principal use of land in this district is for low density single-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the R-1 district:

   Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.

   Community gardens.

   Golf course.

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Public, private or parochial school approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Single-family detached dwelling. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-1 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Keeping of horses or ponies.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.

   Off street parking.

   Tour home.

   Tourist home.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 66-14, 11-17-2014)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Keeping of hens for egg production.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking and storage of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

   2.    See section 16-3-17 of this title for adjustment of minimum front yard setbacks.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The R-2 district is intended to provide residential areas characterized by single-family and two-family dwellings. Increased densities and the introduction of two-family housing types are intended to provide greater housing options while maintaining the basic qualities of a low density residential neighborhood. The principal use of land in this district is for low density single- and two-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 district:

   Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.

   Community gardens.

   Golf course.

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Public, private, or parochial school, approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Single-family detached dwelling.

   Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).

   Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-2 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Hospice.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.

   Off street parking.

   Tour home.

   Tourist home.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 66-14, 11-17-2014; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Keeping of hens for egg production.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking and storage of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

   2.    See section 16-3-17 of this title for adjustment of minimum front yard setbacks.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The R-2A district is intended to provide for the protection of certain older areas of the community developed principally as single-family and two-family uses. Characteristics of the R-2A district are: smaller than average lot widths and area, established building lines much closer to the public right of way and required setback lines, and/or greater lot coverage than allowed in the more recent developing areas where such requirements can be provided. The R-2A district is intended to be located in those areas displaying one or more of the above characteristics. The purpose of this district is to stabilize and preserve the residential character of existing areas through the establishment of bulk regulations in conformity with existing conditions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the R-2A district:

   Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.

   Community gardens.

   Golf course.

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Single-family detached dwelling.

   Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).

   Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-2A district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Hospice.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Off premises residential garage.

   Off street parking.

   Tour home.

   Tourist home.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Keeping of hens for egg production.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking and storage of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    Minimum 20 feet for garages facing a street.

   2.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

   3.    See section 16-3-17 of this title for adjustment of minimum front yard setbacks.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The R-3 district is intended to provide locations for a variety of dwelling types ranging from single-family to low rise multi-family dwellings. The R-3 district also serves as a transition between residential and nonresidential districts. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the R-3 district:

   Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.

   Community gardens.

   Golf course.

   Multi-family dwelling (maximum 6 dwelling units).

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Single-family detached dwelling.

   Townhouse (maximum 6 dwelling units).

   Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-3 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Group home.

   Hospice.

   Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.

   Individual zero lot line detached dwelling.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.

   Nursing or convalescent home.

   Off premises residential garage.

   Off street parking.

   Rooming or boarding house.

   Tour home.

   Tourist home.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Keeping of hens for egg production.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking and storage of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

   2.    See section 16-3-17 of this title for adjustment of minimum front yard setbacks.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The R-4 district is intended to provide residential areas of moderate to high density developments located adjacent to a major street and serves as a buffer or transition between commercial development, nonresidential uses, or heavy automobile traffic and medium density residential development. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the R-4 district:

   Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.

   Community gardens.

   Golf course.

   Multi-family dwelling (3 to 12 units per buildings).

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Single-family detached dwelling.

   Townhouse (3 to 12 units laterally attached).

   Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-4 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Bed and breakfast inn.

   Group home.

   Hospice.

   Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.

   Multi-family dwelling of thirteen (13) or more units.

   Nursing or convalescent home.

   Off premises residential garage.

   Off street parking.

   Rooming or boarding house.

   Tour home.

   Tourist home.

   Wind conversion energy system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Keeping of hens for egg production.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking and storage of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    Plus 1 additional foot per floor above the second floor.

   2.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The OR district is intended to serve as a transition zone between commercial and single- and two-family residential areas permitting adaptive reuse of existing building stock, which will normally be residential in character. This OR district is not intended to have any application in undeveloped or newly developing areas of the city or on land made vacant through intentional demolition. Development standards remain flexible to allow conservation and reuse of existing buildings. This district should be located in areas abutting arterial and/or collector streets which are, because of location and trends, suitable for development of low intensity office uses, and high intensity residential uses. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the OR district:

   Art gallery, museum or library.

   Artist studio.

   Community gardens.

   General office.

   Hospice.

   Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Medical office.

   Mortuary or funeral home.

   Multi-family dwelling.

   Nursing or convalescent home.

   Parking structure.

   Place of religious exercise or religious assembly.

   Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   School of private instruction.

   Single- or two-family dwelling unit within an existing structure only.

   Townhouse (2 or more laterally attached units). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2024)

The following conditional uses are permitted in the OR district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Bed and breakfast inn.

   Group home.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Off premises residential garage.

   Off street parking.

   Photographic studio.

   Private club.

   Rooming or boarding house.

   Tour home.

   Tourist home.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Crematorium accessory to a mortuary or funeral home.

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking and storage of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    When abutting a residential district, a 6 foot side setback is required.

   2.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The OS district is intended to encourage and permit professional office uses in newly developing areas of the city, and is intended to be used as a transition between commercial and residential area. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the OS district:

   Art gallery, museum, or library.

   Artist studio.

   Barber or beauty shop.

   Dental or medical lab.

   General office.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Medical office.

   Parking structure.

   Photographic studio.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Public, private, or parochial school approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   Residential use above the first floor only.

   School of private instruction. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the OS district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Licensed adult day services.

   Off street parking.

   Private club.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.

Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot side setback is required.

   2.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is required.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The OC district is intended to encourage and permit the establishment of commercial business uses in mixed use specialty areas. This district will generally be located in areas which have developed, or are appropriate to develop, as limited retail districts. This district should also be located in areas adjacent to established commercial districts, in historic and/or architecturally significant areas where the adaptive reuse of existing buildings is encouraged, in areas of particular tourist interest and along arterial and/or collector streets which are suitable for more intensive commercial development. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the OC district:

   Art gallery, museum or library.

   Artist studio.

   Bakery (retail only).

   Barber or beauty shop.

   General office.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Medical office.

   Multi-family dwelling.

   Parking structure.

   Photographic studio.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Registered child development home.

   Retail sales and service.

   School of private instruction.

   Single-family detached dwelling.

   Two-family dwelling.

   Any other specialty retail use of a similar nature and intensity. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the OC district subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Bar or tavern.

   Bed and breakfast home.

   Bed and breakfast inn.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Off street parking.

   Private club.

   Restaurant.

   Tour home.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Detached garage.

   Fence.

   Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.

   Home based business.

   Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.

   Off street parking of vehicles.

   Satellite receiving dish.

   Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).

   Sport, recreation or outdoor cooking equipment.

   Storage building.

   Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

Notes:

   1.    Plus 1 additional foot per floor above the second floor.

   2.    May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The C-1 district is intended to be established on a very limited basis, to provide individual parcels for commercial and residential uses in older buildings in the city's established neighborhoods, while maintaining neighborhood character and fostering opportunities for affordable housing. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the C-1 district:

   Bakery (retail only).

   Barber or beauty shop.

   Flower shop, garden store, or commercial greenhouse.

   General office.

   Grocery or drug store (maximum 3,500 square feet).

   Laundromat.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Multi-family dwelling (maximum 6 dwelling units).

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   Retail sales and service.

   School of private instruction.

   Shoe repair.

   Single-family detached dwelling.

   Townhouse (maximum 6 dwelling units).

   Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-1 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Gas station (not including service station).

   Indoor restaurant.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Medical office.

   Restaurant, carryout.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025)

The following uses may be permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

   Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.

   Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

 

Notes:

   1.    Minimum 20 feet for garages facing a street.

   2.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 6 foot side setback is required.

   3.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is required.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following standards shall apply to all nonresidential permitted and conditional uses in the C-1 district:

   A.   The use shall be established in an existing structure that was designed for public, quasi-public, commercial, office, institutional, or industrial use.

   B.   The structure was never converted to a residential use after the effective date hereof.

   C.   The use shall be conducted entirely within the structure.

   D.   There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment or materials on the property or adjacent public right of way.

   E.   All vehicles in excess of two (2), used in conjunction with the use shall be stored within a building when they remain on the property overnight or during periods of nonuse, unless an alternate parking location is provided in a properly zoned area.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The C-2 district is intended to ensure that the size of the commercial center, the nature of uses permitted and the locational characteristics are such that the grouping of such uses will not adversely affect surrounding residences and do not detract from the residential purpose and character of the surrounding neighborhoods. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the C-2 district:

   Appliance sales or service.

   Artist studio.

   Automated gas station.

   Bank, savings and loan, or credit union.

   Barber or beauty shop.

   Commercial greenhouse.

   Furniture or home furnishing sales.

   Furniture upholstery or repair.

   Gas station.

   General office.

   Golf course.

   Indoor restaurant.

   Laundry, dry cleaner, or laundromat.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Medical office.

   Neighborhood shopping center.

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Photographic studio.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   Residential use above the first floor only.

   Restaurant, carryout.

   Retail sales and service.

   School of private instruction. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-10, 9-20-2010; Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 3-22, 1-18-2022; Ord. 49-23,

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-2 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Animal hospital or clinic.

   Car wash, self-service.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Passenger transfer facility.

   Pet daycare or grooming.

   Restaurant, drive-in.

   Tattoo parlor.

   Wind energy conversion systems. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

 

Notes:

   1.    Minimum 20 feet for garages facing a street.

   2.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot side setback is required.

   3.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is required.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The C-2A district is intended to provide locations for small mixed use and commercial developments that are separated by at least one-fourth (1/4) mile, and contain less than two (2) acres in total developed area that serve one or more neighborhoods. The C-2A district is intended to be compatible with and serve surrounding residential areas by providing the goods and services for daily living. The C-2A district is intended to reduce the need for vehicular trips and provide a pedestrian friendly walkable development. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the C-2A district:

   Bank, savings and loan, or credit union.

   Barber or beauty shop.

   Commercial greenhouse.

   General office.

   Grocery store (less than 30,000 square feet).

   Indoor restaurant (less than 100 seats).

   Laundromat.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   Residential use located entirely above the first floor only.

   Retail sales and service (less than 3,500 square feet per business).

   School of private instruction. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-10, 9-20-2010; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 3-22, 1-18-2022; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-2A district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Animal hospital or clinic.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Pet daycare or grooming.

   Wind energy conversion systems. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019)

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:

Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.

Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

 

Notes:

   1.    Minimum 20 feet for garages facing a street.

   2.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot side setback is required.

   3.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is required.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The C-3 district is intended to provide locations for commercial uses which are designed to serve the motoring public or uses requiring highway or arterial locations. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the C-3 district:

   Agricultural supply sales.

   Animal hospital or clinic.

   Artist studio.

   Auditorium or assembly hall.

   Bakery (wholesale/commercial).

   Bank, savings and loan, or credit union.

   Bar or tavern.

   Barber or beauty shop.

   Business services.

   Car wash, full service.

   Car wash, self-service.

   Commercial greenhouse.

   Construction supply sales or service.

   Contractor shop or yard.

   Dental or medical lab.

   Department store (60,000 square feet maximum).

   Drive-up automated bank teller.

   Farm implement sales or service.

   Furniture upholstery or repair.

   Gas station.

   General office.

   Golf course.

   Grocery store.

   Hotel.

   Indoor amusement arcade.

   Indoor recreation facility.

   Indoor restaurant.

   Indoor theater.

   Laundry, dry cleaner, or laundromat.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Medical office.

   Miniwarehouse.

   Mobile or manufactured home sales or service.

   Mortuary or funeral home.

   Moving or storage facility.

   Museum or library.

   Neighborhood shopping center.

   Parking structure.

   Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.

   Pet daycare or grooming.

   Photographic studio.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Printing or publishing.

   Private club.

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   Residential use above the first floor only.

   Restaurant, drive-in or carryout.

   Retail sales and service.

   School of private instruction.

   Service station.

   Tattoo parlor.

   Tour home.

   Vehicle body shop.

   Vehicle sales or rental.

   Vehicle service or repair.

   Vending or game machine sales or service.

   Wholesale sales or distributor. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 3-22, 1-18-2022; Ord. 44-23, 9-18-2023; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-3 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Licensed adult day services.

   Outdoor recreation or outdoor amusement center.

   Passenger transfer facility.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019)

Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

 

 

Notes:

   1.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot side setback is required.

   2.    When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is required.

(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The C-4 district is intended to provide locations in the downtown commercial areas of the city for a large variety of uses. The C-4 district is not intended to have any application in undeveloped or newly developing areas of the city. The regulations for this district are designed to encourage the maintenance of existing uses and the private reinvestment and redevelopment of new uses. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

The following uses are permitted in the C-4 district:

   Agricultural supply sales.

   Animal hospital or clinic.

   Appliance sales or service.

   Art gallery, museum, or library.

   Artist studio.

   Auditorium or assembly hall.

   Automated gas station.

   Bakery (wholesale/commercial).

   Banks, savings and loan, or credit union.

   Bar or tavern.

   Barber or beauty shop.

   Business services.

   Catalog center.

   Commercial greenhouse.

   Construction supply sales or service.

   Contractor shop or yard.

   Dental or medical lab.

   Department store.

   Furniture or home furnishing sales.

   Furniture upholstery or repair.

   Gas station.

   General office.

   Grocery store.

   Hotel.

   Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.

   Indoor amusement center.

   Indoor recreation facility.

   Indoor restaurant.

   Indoor theater.

   Laundry, dry cleaner, or laundromat.

   Licensed childcare center.

   Medical office.

   Mortuary or funeral home.

   Neighborhood shopping center.

   Parking structure.

   Pet daycare or grooming.

   Photographic studio.

   Place of religious exercise or assembly.

   Printing or publishing.

   Private club.

   Public or private park or similar natural recreation area.

   Public, private or parochial school approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12).

   Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.

   Registered child development home.

   Residential use above the first floor only.

   Restaurant, carryout.

   Retail sales or service.

   School of private instruction.

   Service station.

   Shoe repair.

   Supermarket.

   Tailor or alteration shop.

   Tattoo parlor.

   Tour home.

   Upholstery shop.

   Vending or game machine sales or service.

   Wholesale sales or distributor. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 41-16, 8-15-2016; Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021; Ord. 3-22, 1-18-2022; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023; Ord. 1-24, 1-16-2024; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025)

The following conditional uses may be permitted in the C-4 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:

   Car wash.

   Drive-up automated bank teller.

   Licensed adult day services.

   Off street parking.

   Passenger transfer facility.

   Restaurant, drive-in.

   Vehicle body shop.

   Vehicle sales or rental.

   Vehicle service or repair.

   Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 44-23, 9-18-2023; Ord. 22-25, 6-16-2025)