Evansdale City Zoning Code

170.11 U-1

UNCLASSIFIED DISTRICT.

The regulations set forth in this section and those contained in Section 170.10 shall apply in the U-1 Unclassified District. The intent of the U-1 District is to preserve existing open space for future development and to identify those portions of the City that have adverse soil or drainage way characteristics and/or are affected by seasonal flooding, and thus are best suited for preservation as open space or buffers between land uses and are primarily unsuitable for structural development.

1. Principal Permitted Uses.

A. Agriculture uses, provided that no offensive odors or dust are created and provided further that no retail sales shall be permitted on premises. This shall not be construed to include the operation of livestock or poultry confinement or feeding areas, or auctions, public stables, boarding kennels, or veterinary clinics or such similar uses. Private stables shall be permitted where there exists an area devoted to such purposes of one acre, with an additional one-half acre per animal exceeding two in number. No structure or building for the stabling of animals or tethering area shall be closer than 50 feet from abutting residential properties. The area devoted to such uses shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

B. Amusement enterprises, such as race track, carnival, circus, rides, and shows subject to prior recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.†

C. Single-family dwellings on existing lots of record.

D. Single-family dwellings.

E. Truck gardening, nurseries, and greenhouses provided that no permanent dwelling units shall be erected thereon unless the tract contains three or more acres.

F. Mining and extraction of minerals or raw material, subject to approval by the City Council.†

G. Airports and landing fields, subject to approval by the City Council.†

H. Forest and forestry.

I. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, both public and private, and recreational uses including boat ramps and docks.†

J. Any use erected or maintained by a public agency.†

K. Parking facilities.

L. Public utility structures and equipment necessary for the operation thereof.

M. Transmitting stations and towers.

N. Dumping of non-combustible materials for landfill purposes.

O. Railroad right-of-way.

2. Accessory Uses.

A. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses.

B. Bulletin boards and signs appertaining to the lease, hire, or sale of a building or premises, or signs appertaining to any material that is mined, grown, or treated within the district; provided, however, such signs shall be located upon or immediately adjacent to the building or in the area in which such materials are treated, processed, or stored.

3. Height Regulations. Any building hereafter erected or structurally altered may be erected to any height not in conflict with other existing or future ordinances of the City.

4. Lot Area, Lot Frontage, Yard, and Site Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed:

U-1 District Use *2	Minimum Lot Area	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Lot Area Per Family	Minimum Front Yard *1	Minimum Side Yard	Minimum Sum of Both Side Yards	Minimum Rear Yard Depths
Dwellings	3 acres	200 feet	3 acres	30 feet	10% of lot width	50 feet	30 feet
Other Permitted Used					25 feet		50 feet
1 The front yard depth of any lot abutting on a major street shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way lines as shown on the Official Major Street Plan. 2 The Planning and Zoning Commission may require the proponent for development to submit a statement from the appropriate State or federal agency as to the composition of the soils in the vicinity of the site (Soil Conservation Service) and/or the effect of the proposed development in relation to flood-prone areas, as described on the official City Flood-Prone Area Map, and as reviewed and approved by the Iowa Natural Resources Council.

Evansdale City Zoning Code

170.11 U-1

UNCLASSIFIED DISTRICT.

1. Principal Permitted Uses.

B. Amusement enterprises, such as race track, carnival, circus, rides, and shows subject to prior recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.†

C. Single-family dwellings on existing lots of record.

D. Single-family dwellings.

E. Truck gardening, nurseries, and greenhouses provided that no permanent dwelling units shall be erected thereon unless the tract contains three or more acres.

F. Mining and extraction of minerals or raw material, subject to approval by the City Council.†

G. Airports and landing fields, subject to approval by the City Council.†

H. Forest and forestry.

I. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, both public and private, and recreational uses including boat ramps and docks.†

J. Any use erected or maintained by a public agency.†

K. Parking facilities.

L. Public utility structures and equipment necessary for the operation thereof.

M. Transmitting stations and towers.

N. Dumping of non-combustible materials for landfill purposes.

O. Railroad right-of-way.

2. Accessory Uses.

A. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses.

3. Height Regulations. Any building hereafter erected or structurally altered may be erected to any height not in conflict with other existing or future ordinances of the City.

4. Lot Area, Lot Frontage, Yard, and Site Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed:

U-1 District Use *2	Minimum Lot Area	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Lot Area Per Family	Minimum Front Yard *1	Minimum Side Yard	Minimum Sum of Both Side Yards	Minimum Rear Yard Depths
Dwellings	3 acres	200 feet	3 acres	30 feet	10% of lot width	50 feet	30 feet
Other Permitted Used					25 feet		50 feet
1 The front yard depth of any lot abutting on a major street shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way lines as shown on the Official Major Street Plan. 2 The Planning and Zoning Commission may require the proponent for development to submit a statement from the appropriate State or federal agency as to the composition of the soils in the vicinity of the site (Soil Conservation Service) and/or the effect of the proposed development in relation to flood-prone areas, as described on the official City Flood-Prone Area Map, and as reviewed and approved by the Iowa Natural Resources Council.

Evansdale City Zoning Code

170.11 U-1

UNCLASSIFIED DISTRICT.

1. Principal Permitted Uses.

B. Amusement enterprises, such as race track, carnival, circus, rides, and shows subject to prior recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City Council.†

C. Single-family dwellings on existing lots of record.

D. Single-family dwellings.

E. Truck gardening, nurseries, and greenhouses provided that no permanent dwelling units shall be erected thereon unless the tract contains three or more acres.

F. Mining and extraction of minerals or raw material, subject to approval by the City Council.†

G. Airports and landing fields, subject to approval by the City Council.†

H. Forest and forestry.

I. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, both public and private, and recreational uses including boat ramps and docks.†

J. Any use erected or maintained by a public agency.†

K. Parking facilities.

L. Public utility structures and equipment necessary for the operation thereof.

M. Transmitting stations and towers.

N. Dumping of non-combustible materials for landfill purposes.

O. Railroad right-of-way.

2. Accessory Uses.

A. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses.

3. Height Regulations. Any building hereafter erected or structurally altered may be erected to any height not in conflict with other existing or future ordinances of the City.

4. Lot Area, Lot Frontage, Yard, and Site Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed:

U-1 District Use *2	Minimum Lot Area	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Lot Area Per Family	Minimum Front Yard *1	Minimum Side Yard	Minimum Sum of Both Side Yards	Minimum Rear Yard Depths
Dwellings	3 acres	200 feet	3 acres	30 feet	10% of lot width	50 feet	30 feet
Other Permitted Used					25 feet		50 feet
1 The front yard depth of any lot abutting on a major street shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way lines as shown on the Official Major Street Plan. 2 The Planning and Zoning Commission may require the proponent for development to submit a statement from the appropriate State or federal agency as to the composition of the soils in the vicinity of the site (Soil Conservation Service) and/or the effect of the proposed development in relation to flood-prone areas, as described on the official City Flood-Prone Area Map, and as reviewed and approved by the Iowa Natural Resources Council.