The City’s  zoning districts are listed in Table 2-1 and Table 2-2.

(Ord. No. 2024-20, 09/03/2024) 

Effective on: 9/13/2024

1. 2.201
   Establishment

   The location and boundaries of the zoning districts are shown on a geographic coverage layer that is maintained as part of the City’s geographic information system (GIS). This geographic coverage layer constitutes the City’s Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map, including all notations, references, data and other information shown on it, is adopted and incorporated into this UDO and has the same legal force and effect as the UDO.

2. 2.202
   Available for Inspection  

   The map that is officially on file at City Hall is available for public inspection. This map shall control in the event of a conflict between the official map and any other reproduction of the map.

3. 2.203
   Maintenance, Updates, and Publishing

   The City Planner is responsible for directing revisions to the Official Zoning Map to reflect its amendment as soon as possible after the effective date of any zoning map amendment. No unauthorized person may alter or modify the official map.

4. 2.204
   Map Interpretations

   Where any uncertainty exists about a zoning district boundary, the City Planner is authorized to refer the matter to the Board of Adjustment for a determination or make an administrative interpretation using the following rules of interpretation:

   1. 2.204.A
      A boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map as approximately following lot lines will be construed as following those lot lines.
   2. 2.204.B
      A boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map as approximately following a street, alley, or railroad line will be construed as following the centerline of the street, alley or railroad right-of-way.
   3. 2.204.C
      A boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map as approximately following the shoreline or centerline of a river, stream, lake or other water body will be construed as following the actual shoreline or centerline of that water body.
   4. 2.204.D
      A boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map as approximately parallel to, or as an apparent extension of, a feature described above will be construed as being actually parallel to, or an extension of, the feature.
   5. 2.204.E
      If a boundary shown on the Official Zoning Map is inconsistent with a description included within an amending ordinance, the amending ordinance governs.
5. 2.205
   Classification of Annexed Land

   Territory annexed to the City will be classified in the MR zoning district, with the Residential Protection Overlay, unless otherwise provided by the annexation plan adopted by City Council.

(Ord. No. 2024-20, 09/03/2024) 

Effective on: 9/13/2024

Principal uses and structures in all zoning districts are subject to the lot and setback regulations of Article 5.

Effective on: 2/22/2023

1. 2.401
   Simple Living Residential District

   1. 2.401.A
      Purpose

      The Simple Living Residential (SLR) District provides for a variety of different types and arrangements of housing that may be constructed or manufactured on or off-site and which may be placed on individual lots or a common lot. This district may accommodate manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, recreational vehicle parks, tiny homes on individual lots, or cottage court formats. Neighborhoods may serve as permanent or temporary residences.

   2. 2.401.B
      Applicability

      The SLR District may be applied in a zone change request within a residential land use category on the Future Land Use Map, as deemed appropriate. These residential use types provide options that contribute to the overall availability of housing choice in the City. They may be appropriate on smaller infill properties suitable for this scale of development, when the adjacent uses and natural environment provide for compatibility, and in locations proximate to employment areas.

   3. 2.401.C
      Land Uses

      The following land uses, as depicted in Figure 2-1, SLR District Residential Uses, are permitted in the SLR District, subject to the standards of this Section:

      1. 1.
          Manufactured home park or subdivision;
      2. 2.
         Recreational vehicle park;
      3. 3.
         Tiny house community; and
      4. 4.
         Residential and nonresidential land uses permitted as of right or by Conditional Use Permit according to Table 4-1, Use Table.

Figure 2-1: SLR District Residential Uses
Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision	Recreational Vehicle Park
Tiny House Community

2. 2.402
   Lot and Setback Regulations

   1. 2.402.A
      Residential Uses

      Dimensional requirements for new residential development in the SLR District shall comply with the standards in Table 2-3, SLR District Lot Size and Building Setback Standards, below.

   2. 2.402.B
      Nonresidential Development

      Proposed new mixed use and nonresidential development in the SLR District shall comply with the requirements of the MU District in Section 5.300, Nonresidential and Mixed Use Lot Size and Building Setback Requirements.

3. 2.403
   SLR District Use Standards

   1. 2.403.A
      Recreational Vehicle Park

      Refer to Section 4.200, Supplemental Use Regulations.

   2. 2.403.B
      Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision

      Refer to Section 4.200, Supplemental Use Regulations.

   3. 2.403.C
      Tiny House Community

      1. 1.
         Building Standards. A tiny house that is part of a tiny house community shall be built to the City's residential building code.
      2. 2.
         Maximum Floor Area. A tiny house shall consist of a total maximum floor area of 600 square feet, excluding any loft space.
      3. 3.
         Permanent Foundations. Tiny houses that are part of a tiny house community shall be constructed on a permanent foundation. Tiny houses on wheels or other non-permanent foundations are prohibited from being part of a tiny house community but may be placed on a lot within a RV park or manufactured home park.
      4. 4.
         Tiny Houses. A Prefabricated tiny house shall have proof of inspection by a recognized agency and is required to be skirted.
4. 2.404
   Open Space

   The following shall apply to required open space in the SLR District:

   1. 2.404.A
      Open Space

      Open space shall be provided at the minimum required in Table 2-3, SLR District Lot Size and Building Setback Standards, and shall include a central green lawn or garden area, playground, or plaza as a central focal point of all dwellings.

   2. 2.404.B
      Walkways

      Common improvements of the common area shall include pedestrian walkways connecting each dwelling unit to a community-wide sidewalk network, shared parking areas or garages.

   3. 2.404.C
      Buffer Requirements

      The site shall provide a buffer around the perimeter that preserves existing vegetation and incorporates landscape materials, berms, or a wall or fence to provide a visual buffer from adjacent development. See Section 7.500, Buffers.

5. 2.405
   Garages

   The following garage structure requirements shall apply to a residential use in the SLR District:

   1. 2.405.A
      Access

      If provided, detached garages serving more than one dwelling unit shall be accessed via a private drive or alley.

   2. 2.405.B
      Bays

      A detached garage building shall not exceed four car bays unless it is screened by a buffer required in Section 7.500, Buffers.

   3. 2.405.C
      Design

      Detached garage buildings shall be consistent in architecture and design to the principal dwellings.

6. 2.406
   PD District

   Refer to Section 12.400, Planned Developments.

   1. 2.406.A
      Minimum Area

      Each PD district established must have a minimum contiguous area of at least 5 acres. 

7. 2.407
   MU District
8.  
   1. 2.407.A
      Generally

      In addition to the applicable standards in this UDO, buildings in the Mixed Use (MU) District shall comply with the following standards.

   2. 2.407.B
      Percentage of Residential

      1. 1.
         Horizontal Mixed Use. For a horizontal mixed-use development, a maximum of 60 percent of the land area of the development shall consist of permitted residential uses. A Building Permit for residential construction shall not be approved for the development until Building Permits have been approved for a minimum of 20 percent of the planned nonresidential development on the approved Master Development Plan. 
      2. 2.
         Vertical Mixed Use. For a vertical mixed-use building, residential uses are prohibited on the first floor; however, there shall be no minimum or maximum percentage of mixing of permitted residential or nonresidential uses based on floor area. 
   3. 2.407.C
      Enhanced Building Form and Design

      1. 1.
         360-Degree Architecture. No particular architectural style is mandated. However, the architectural style of the front facade shall be expressed on all four sides of the building.
      2. 2.
         Detailing. All buildings shall contain architectural details that promote good design, which shall include a minimum of three of the following:

         1. a.
            Entry portico;
         2. b.
            Chimneys or cupolas;
         3. c.
            Transom windows;
         4. d.
            Dormers;
         5. e.
            Window canopies;
         6. f.
            Eaves in excess of 18 inches;
         7. g.
            Covered porches (extending along 50 percent of the building facade and projecting a minimum of four feet from the face of the building); 
         8. h.
            A minimum of 80 percent of each facade visible from a public right-of-way, public park or open space, or residential use is composed of masonry, natural stone, or other material approved by the City Planner;  
         9. i.
            Decorative window shutters; or
         10. j.
             Other features approved by the City Planner.
      3. 3.
         Awnings and Canopies. Awnings and canopies, if installed, shall meet the following standards:

         1. a.
            Awnings and canopies shall be attached and integral to the principal structure;
         2. b.
            Awnings and canopies shall not obstruct any portion of any window except that transom windows may be located under awnings and canopies;
         3. c.
            Canopies shall have columns, beams, and/or brackets of adequate size to give both structural and visible means for support; and
         4. d.
            A minimum clearance of eight feet from finished grade to the bottom of the awning or canopy is required and it shall not exceed 16 feet in height.
      4. 4.
         Blank Walls. Except where necessary to accommodate the future expansion of a building intended for construction within two years, blank walls are not allowed. No building wall may include an area that is larger than 15 feet tall by 25 feet wide that does not include one or more of the following:

         1. a.
            Windows;
         2. b.
            Doors;
         3. c.
            Building wall offset that complies with the building wall offset requirements in Section 3.400;
         4. d.
            Sign(s), in accordance with Article 8;
         5. e.
            Architectural details that relieve the appearance of the blank wall;
         6. f.
            A canopy or an arcade;
         7. g.
            Vines or other plantings on wall trellises that cover at least 60 percent of the facade elevation; or 
         8. h.
            Other methods approved by the City Planner. 

(Ord. No. 2024-20, 09/03/2024) 

Effective on: 9/13/2024