(a)

Purpose of district. The Interim Zoning district ("IZ") is used as a classification for land that is undeveloped or underdeveloped and which due its size, location, geography, or other unique condition(s) is not yet ready to be developed to its full potential. The IZ classification is suitable for the areas where development is premature because of a lack of adequate utilities, capacity or service, or where the ultimate land use has not been determined.

(b)

It is anticipated that land to be zoned IZ will be developed to its full potential in the next five (5) years.

(c)

In order to be eligible to be classified IZ, the land must be at least five (5) acres in size.

(d)

In order to apply for the IZ classification, the applicant must submit a detailed site plan of the proposed interim use and any improvements, including a description of both the proposed use(s) and the proposed timeframe for such use. In no event can the proposed timeframe for use exceed five (5) years. By applying for IZ classification the applicant must agree to the termination of the interim use upon the expiration of the IZ classification. Any IZ ordinance must include an expiration date.

(e)

Land zoned IZ can be temporarily utilized for uses not otherwise allowed by the zoning ordinance. Similarly, land zoned IZ can be temporarily exempted from any development restriction as part of the IZ approval process. Any deviation(s) from standard shall expire with the expiration of the IZ ordinance for such land.

(f)

The city reserves the right to review and consider each application for IZ classification on a case-by-case basis.

(Ord. No. 2564, § 2, 3-12-24)