(a)

General description. The district shall provide an area for agricultural and horticultural uses. The rural nature and low density of population in this district requires only that uses essential to agriculture and horticulture have a reasonable setback of buildings from dedicated streets and/or highways. It is the purpose of this district to encourage and protect such uses from urbanization until such is warranted and the appropriate change in district classification is made.

(b)

Uses permitted [or excluded]. The following [are permitted or excluded] uses of property, buildings or structures:

(1)

Cultivation of field and truck crops, orchards and vineyards.

(2)

Pasturing and grazing.

(3)

Dairies, poultry, small animals and livestock, provided that no more than one domestic animal for each 20,000 square feet of lot will be permitted. Catfish ponds and catfish farming are hereby expressly excluded and shall not be permitted within the city limits.

(4)

Greenhouses, nurseries and landscape gardening.

(5)

Barns, silos, sheds, warehouses and cooling houses for storage, grading, packing and processing of farm produce produced on the premises other than commercial slaughtering or processing of animals.

(6)

One-family detached dwelling, and its customary accessory uses.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. The following are uses of property, buildings or structures:

(1)

Boat moorage, golf courses, parks, playgrounds and wildlife refuges.

(2)

Public buildings and other uses such as schools, churches, parks, land filling operations, sanitary fill operations and public utility structures, when their location does not obstruct waterways and is approved by the city engineer.

(3)

Excavating, processing and removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock or similar natural deposits.

(4)

Kennels and animal hospitals, public and private stables and riding academies.

(5)

Airport and landing field.

(6)

Cemetery.

(7)

Country club.

(8)

Outdoor advertising signs.

(9)

Other uses primarily for either agricultural endeavors or the extraction of various products from the earth.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard] setback [shall be] a minimum of 40 feet.

b.

Rear. [The rear yard] setback [shall be] a minimum of 25 feet.

c.

Side. [The side yard] setback [shall be] a minimum of 15 feet, provided that any permitted pen or building in which livestock is kept shall be located not less than 100 feet from any lot line.

(2)

Lot width. [The lot width is a] minimum of 100 feet at the building setback line.

(3)

Lot area. Each one-family dwelling in the A-1 district, together with its accessory buildings, hereafter erected, shall be located on a parcel having an area of not less than one acre and shall front on a dedicated public street. However, nothing in this chapter shall prevent the erection of one one-family dwelling, or the use of the land for agricultural purposes on any tract of one acre or less, which was in existence on the date of passage of the ordinance [from which this chapter is derived], provided that all buildings erected on such lots shall meet all of the other requirements of this or any other applicable ordinances.

(4)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height, and accessory buildings shall not exceed 20 feet, measured from finished grade. No building shall be more than 2½ stories, and accessory buildings shall not be more than two stories. Barns, silos, or other farm structures which require greater height in order to function properly are expressly exempt from this height restriction where such structure is located a distance of 100 feet from any lot line.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 1)

(a)

General description. The [R-1A Single-Family Residential District] is the most restrictive residential district. The principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and with special permission related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area. These areas are intended to be defined and protected from the encroachment of uses not performing a function appropriate to the residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationships of each element.

(b)

Uses permitted or excluded. The following are permitted or excluded uses of property, buildings and structures:

(1)

Single-family dwelling, excluding mobile homes.

(2)

Accessory building located on same lot.

(3)

Park and playground.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission; exclusions.

(1)

Golf course, not including commercial miniature courses or driving range.

(2)

Art gallery or museum (public).

(3)

Telephone exchange, but not to include administrative office, shop, or garage.

(4)

School, public or private, offering general educational courses.

(5)

Church (on a minimum three acre lot).

(6)

College or university, not to include business or commercial college.

(7)

Library (public).

(8)

Public use, including utilities.

(9)

Sign or bulletin board, unlighted, not to exceed 12 square feet in area pertaining to the lease, hire, or sale of property, buildings or structures, which bulletin board or sign shall be moved as soon as the property, building or structure has been leased, hired or sold.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard] setback [shall be] a minimum of not less than 40 feet.

b.

Rear. [The rear yard] setback [shall be] a minimum depth of not less than 25 percent of the depth of the lot, provided such yard need not exceed 25 feet.

c.

Side. On interior lots of 50 feet or less in width, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of not less than five feet. For lots of more than 50 feet in width, either of the side yards may be five feet, and the sum of the side yards shall be 20 percent of the lot width. On corner lots the side yard regulation shall be the same as for interior lots except in the case of reversed frontage where the corner lot rears on the side of a lot facing the other intersecting street. In this case, there shall be a side yard on the corner lot of not less than 50 percent of the front yard required on the lot abutting the rear of the corner lot or separated only by an alley. No accessory buildings on a said corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line of the lots in the rear, nor shall a building be erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, closer than five feet to such rear line.

(2)

Lot width. [The lot width is a] minimum of 100 feet at building setback line.

(3)

Lot area. [The lot area is a] minimum of 18,000 square feet.

(4)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.

(5)

Accessory buildings. [Accessory buildings are] not to exceed one story in height or to be located less than 60 feet from the front lot line, or less than the distance required for the main building from any side lot line. In the R-1A, R-1B, and R-2 districts the utility services to accessory buildings shall be metered through the same meters as those serving the main building on the premises. The area of accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the area in the main building. An accessory building may be constructed as a part of the main building, in which case the regulations controlling the main building shall apply. In no event shall any accessory building be less than five feet from a lot line.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 2)

(a)

General description. The [R-1B Single-Family Residential District] is the second most restrictive residential district. The principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and with special permission related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area. These areas are intended to be defined and protected from the encroachment of uses not performing a function appropriate to the residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationships of each element.

(b)

Uses permitted. The following uses of property, buildings and structures: any use permitted in an R-1A Single-Family Residential District.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Any use permitted on review in an R-1A Single-Family Residential District but subject to the requirements thereof.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard] setback [shall be] a minimum of not less than 30 feet.

b.

Rear. [The rear yard] setback [shall be] a minimum depth of not less than 25 percent of the depth of the lot, provided such yard need not exceed 25 feet.

c.

Side. On interior lots of 50 feet or less in width, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of not less than five feet. For lots of more than 50 feet in width, either of the side yards may be five feet, and the sum of the side yards shall be 20 percent of the lot width. On corner lots the side yard regulation shall be the same as for interior lots except in the case of reversed frontage where the corner lot rears on the side of a lot facing the other intersecting street. In this case, there shall be a side yard on the corner lot of not less than 50 percent of the front yard required on the lot abutting the rear of the corner lot or separated only by an alley. No accessory buildings on a said corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line of the lots in the rear, nor shall a building be erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, closer than five feet to such rear line.

(2)

Lot width. [The lot width is a] minimum of 60 feet at building setback line.

(3)

Lot area. [The lot area is a] minimum of 7,200 square feet.

(4)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.

(5)

Accessory buildings. [Accessory buildings are] not to exceed one story in height or be located less than 60 feet from the front lot line, or less than the distance required for the main building from any side lot line. In the R-1A, R-1B and R-2 districts the utility services to accessory buildings shall be metered through the same meters as those serving the main building on the premises. The area of accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the area in the main building. An accessory building may be constructed as a part of the main building, in which case the regulations controlling the main building shall apply. In no event shall any accessory building be less than five feet from a lot line.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 3)

(a)

General description. The [purpose of the R-2 Two-Family] Residential District is to provide for medium population density. The principal use of land may range from single-family to two-family dwelling units.

(b)

Uses permitted.

(1)

Two-family dwellings.

(2)

Zero lot line dwellings.

(3)

Any use permitted in an R-1A or R-1B residential district, but subject to the requirements thereof.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Any use permitted on review in an R-1B Single-Family [Residential] Dwelling District, but subject to the requirements thereof.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard setback shall be a minimum of not less than] 25 feet.

b.

Rear. [The rear yard setback shall be setback a minimum of not less than] 25 feet

c.

Side. On interior lots of 50 feet or less in width, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of not less than five feet. For lots of more than 50 feet in width, either of the side yards may be five feet, and the sum of the side yards shall be 20 percent of the lot width. On corner lots the side yard regulation shall be the same as for interior lots except in the case of reversed frontage where the corner lot rears on the side of a lot facing the other intersecting street. In this case, there shall be a side yard on the corner lot of not less than 50 percent of the front yard required on the lot abutting the rear of the corner lot or separated only by an alley. No accessory buildings on a said corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line of the lots in the rear, nor shall a building be erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, closer than five feet to such rear line.

(2)

Lot width.

a.

Single-family. [For a single-family dwelling the lot width is] a [minimum of 60 feet [at the front building setback line].

b.

Two-family. [For a two-family dwelling the lot width is] a minimum of 80 feet at the front building setback line.

(3)

Lot area.

a.

Single-family. [For a single-family dwelling the lot area is] a minimum of 5,000 square feet.

b.

Two-family. [For a two-family dwelling the lot area is] a minimum of 3,600 square feet per family.

(4)

Height regulations.

a.

Single-family. [No single-family dwelling shall exceed] 35 feet [in height].

b.

Two-family. [No two-family dwelling shall exceed] 35 feet [in height].

(5)

Accessory buildings. [Accessory buildings are] not to exceed one story in height or to be located less than 60 feet from the front lot line, or less than the distance required for the main building from any side lot line. In the R-1A, R-1B and R-2 districts the utility services to accessory buildings shall be metered through the same meters as those serving the main building on the premises. The area of accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the area in the main building. An accessory building may be constructed as a part of the main building, in which case the regulations controlling the main building shall apply. In no event shall any accessory building be less than five feet in a lot line.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 4)

(a)

General description. The [purpose of the R-3 Multifamily] Residential District to provide for medium and high population density. The principal use of land may range from single or two-family dwelling units to multifamily and garden apartment uses. Certain uses which are more compatible functionally with intensive residential uses than with commercial uses are permitted.

(b)

Uses permitted.

(1)

Any use permitted in R-2 residential district, but subject to the requirements thereof.

(2)

Multiple-family dwelling.

(3)

Townhouses.

(4)

Mobile homes in mobile home subdivisions and mobile home parks (subject to provisions contained in subsections (e) and (f) of this section).

(5)

Private nursery, day school, kindergarten and child care centers.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing [and] approval by the planning commission[; exclusions].

(1)

Any use permitted on review in R-2 residential district, but subject to the requirements thereof.

(2)

Hospitals.

(3)

Roominghouses and boardinghouses.

(4)

Mobile home subdivisions (subject to provisions contained in subsection (e) of this section).

(5)

Mobile home parks (subject to provisions contained in subsection (f) of this section).

(6)

Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, excluding those the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.

(7)

Medical and dental facility.

(8)

Nursing home.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front.

1.

Single-family. [The front yard setback for a single-family dwelling shall be a minimum] 25 feet.

2.

Two-family. [The front yard setback for a two-family dwelling shall be a minimum of] 25 feet.

3.

Multifamily. [The front yard setback for a multifamily dwelling shall be a minimum of] 25 feet.

4.

Mobile home. [The front yard setback for a mobile home shall be a minimum of]] 25 feet.

b.

Rear.

1.

Single-family. [The rear yard setback for a single-family dwelling shall be a minimum of] 25 feet.

2.

Two-family. [The rear yard setback for a two-family dwelling shall be a minimum of ]25 feet.

3.

Multifamily. [The rear yard setback for a multifamily dwelling shall be a minimum of] 25 feet.

4.

Mobile home. There shall be a rear yard [setback for a mobile home] of not less than ten feet.

c.

Side.

1.

Single-family. On interior lots of 50 feet or less in width, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of not less than five feet. For lots of more than 50 feet in width, either of the side yards may be five feet, and the sum of the side yards shall be 20 percent of the lot width. On corner lots the side yard regulation shall be the same as for interior lots except in the case of reversed frontage where the corner lot rears on the side of a lot facing the other intersecting street. In this case, there shall be a side yard on the corner lot of not less than 50 percent of the front yard required on the lot abutting the rear of the corner lot or separated only by an alley. No accessory buildings on a said corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line of the lots in the rear, nor shall a building be erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, closer than five feet to such rear line.

2.

Two-family. Same as single-family [setback in subsection (d)(1)b.1 of this section].

3.

Multifamily. Same as [setback in subsection (d)(1)b.1 of this section]; however, an additional two feet for each side yard shall be required for each story above the first story.

4.

Mobile home. [There shall be a side yard setback for a mobile home] of a minimum of 7½ feet on each side.

(2)

Lot width.

a.

Single-family. [For a single-family dwelling the lot width is] a minimum of 60 feet at the building line.

b.

Two-family. [For a two-family dwelling the lot width is] a minimum of 80 feet at the building line.

c.

Townhouse. [For a townhouse the lot width is] a minimum of 24 feet.

d.

Multifamily. [For a multifamily dwelling the lot width is] a minimum of 100 feet at the building line.

e.

Mobile home. [For a mobile home the lot width is] a minimum of 50 feet.

(3)

Lot area.

a.

Two-family. [For a two-family dwelling the lot area is] a minimum of 3,600 square feet per family.

b.

Multifamily. [For a multidwelling the lot area is] a minimum of 1,500 square feet per family.

c.

Mobile home. [For a mobile home the lot area is] a minimum of 6,000 square feet per family.

(4)

Height regulations.

a.

Two-family. [No two-family dwelling shall exceed] 35 feet [in height].

b.

Multifamily. [No multifamily building shall exceed] three stories or 45 feet in height.

(e)

Special provisions required for mobile homes on separate lots in a mobile home subdivision.

(1)

Mobile homes shall be set on permanent concrete foundation with appropriate tie down hooks.

(2)

Mobile homes shall be connected to all utilities in basically the same manner as a permanent residence so that all connections are sanitary, safe and do not create a nuisance.

(3)

Mobile homes shall be equipped with foundation skirt, and permanent steps fastened to the ground.

(f)

Special provisions for mobile home parks.

(1)

Mobile home parks shall not exceed a density of eight mobile home units per gross acre within the mobile home park.

(2)

Mobile home parks shall be surrounded by a buffer strip at least 15 feet in depth on all sides and rear from an R-1, R-2 and R-3 district.

(3)

Buffers shall be unoccupied except for landscaping, utility facilities, signs or entrance ornamentation.

(4)

A minimum of five percent of the gross land area of the mobile home park shall be required for recreation area.

(5)

All mobile home lots shall abut upon an all-weather driveway of not less than 20 feet in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a public street.

(6)

All streets, roadways and driveways within the park shall meet the minimum construction standards recommended by the consulting engineer of the planning commission. They shall be appropriately lighted at night.

(7)

No mobile home park shall contain less than ten stands.

(8)

Each mobile home stand shall be provided with permanent concrete foundation, patio, parking area and utilities as recommended by the Mobile Home Manufacturers Association and approved and recommended by the city engineer.

(9)

Every mobile home stand shall provide a storage structure of at least 90 cubic feet. However, such structure shall not exceed 300 cubic feet.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 5)

(a)

General description. The purpose of the [C-1 Neighborhood] Commercial District is to provide retail stores and personal services for the convenience of the people in adjacent residential areas.

(b)

Uses permitted. The following [are permitted] uses of property, buildings or structures:

(1)

Bakery, employing not more than five people and limited to retail sales only.

(2)

Medical and dental offices.

(3)

Bank.

(4)

Barbershop, beauty parlor, chiropody, massage or similar personal service shop.

(5)

Bicycle sales and repair.

(6)

Drugstores.

(7)

Grocery stores.

(8)

Liquor stores.

(9)

Medical and/or dental clinics.

(10)

Coin-operated laundry and dry cleaning establishments.

(11)

Offices, including insurance, real estate, lawyers, etc.

(12)

Restaurants (not drive-in).

(13)

Custom dressmaking, millinery, tailoring, shoe repairing, repairing of household utility articles or similar trade.

(14)

Specialty shop for the conduct of a retail business as limited herein; such as furniture, fabric, appliances, apparel, jewelry, etc.

(15)

Photographer's studio.

(16)

Shop for the repair of electrical and radio equipment and other similar commodities.

(17)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to the above uses, including signs or bulletin boards not exceeding 12 square feet and lighted by floodlight only.

(18)

The stores, shops or businesses specified in this subsection (b) shall be retail establishments exclusively, selling merchandise and conducted wholly within an enclosed building. Each store, shop, or business shall not exceed 2,400 square feet of floor area. No drive-in nor curb services shall be permitted.

(19)

Second floor residential apartments, rooms, bed and breakfast establishments, or a combination thereof. Public parking shall meet parking requirements of the zoning ordinances.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Other uses similar to the stated uses in subsection (b) of this section as may be determined by the planning commission.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard setback is] a minimum of 35 feet.

b.

Rear. No rear yard shall be required except in instances where a commercial use abuts a residential district, in which case a rear yard of not less than 35 feet shall be provided. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

c.

Side. No side yards are required except in instances where a commercial use abuts a residential district, in which case a minimum side yard of 25 feet shall be provided, as measured from the side lot line to the nearest building or structure on the side adjacent to the residential district. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

(2)

Lot width. [The lot width is] a minimum of 100 feet.

(3)

Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height, except on approval of the planning commission.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 6; Ord. of 8-27-2013)

(a)

General description. The [C-2 Community] Commercial District is intended for the conduct of personal and business services and retail business of the community. Traffic generated by these uses will be primarily passenger vehicles and only those trucks and commercial vehicles required for stocking and delivery of retail goods.

(b)

Uses permitted[; excluded]. The following [are permitted or excluded] uses of property, buildings or structures:

(1)

Any commercial use permitted in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

(2)

Church (on a minimum three acre lot).

(3)

Dry or steam cleaning shop or plant employing not more than five people.

(4)

Shop for the repair of plumbing, radio and electric equipment, shoes, furniture and similar personal or household commodities.

(5)

Department stores.

(6)

Mortuary (funeral home).

(7)

Retail stores, businesses or shops for custom work or the manufacture of articles to be sold at retail on the premises, excluding coal and wood yards, provided that in such manufacture the total mechanical power shall not exceed ten horse power for the operation of any one machine provided that the space occupied by the manufacturing use permitted herein shall not exceed 50 percent of the total floor area of the entire building or the equivalent of the ground floor area thereof, and provided further that such manufacturing use is not obnoxious or offensive by reason of vibration, noise, odor, dust, smoke or fumes.

(8)

Printing shop, including sale of office supplies and equipment.

(9)

Newspaper publication.

(10)

Sign painting shop.

(11)

Blueprinting shop.

(12)

Interior decorating shop.

(13)

Catering establishment.

(14)

Train stations, bus depots and travel agencies.

(15)

Theaters, auditoriums.

(16)

Recreational or amusement classification when conducted wholly inside an enclosed building.

(17)

Hardware or appliance stores.

(18)

Variety stores, including discount stores.

(19)

Paint and hobby store, including sale of carpets, wall covering and similar household items.

(20)

Florists, provided no greenhouses are maintained on-premises.

(21)

Service stations.

(22)

Hotels or motels.

(23)

Automotive parts and equipment sales.

(24)

Mail order stores.

(25)

Stamp redemption centers.

(26)

Second floor residential apartments, rooms, bed and breakfast establishments, or a combination thereof. Public parking shall meet parking requirements of the zoning ordinances.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Other uses similar to the stated uses [in subsection (b) of this section] as may be determined by the planning commission.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. No front yard shall be required in the designated Central Business District, except where the frontage on one side of a street between two intersecting streets is partly in the C-2 Community Commercial District and partly in a residential district, the front yard regulations of the residential district shall apply. The front yard for a regular C-2 district shall be 35 feet.

b.

Rear. No rear yard shall be required except in instances where a commercial use abuts a residential district, in which case a rear yard of not less than 35 feet shall be provided. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

c.

Side. No side yards are required except in instances where a commercial use abuts a residential district, in which case a minimum side yard of 25 feet shall be provided, as measured from the side lot line to the nearest building or structure on the side adjacent to the residential district. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

(2)

Lot width. [There are no lot width requirements].

(3)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed 60 feet in height in the Central Business District area. All other areas of the C-2 [district] shall not exceed 35 feet.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 7; Ord. of 8-27-2013)

(a)

General description. The [C-3 Highway] Commercial District is intended for the conduct of personal and business services for the motoring public.

(b)

Uses permitted. [The following are permitted uses of property, buildings or structures:]

(1)

Any uses permitted in C-2 Community Commercial District.

(2)

Billboards.

(3)

Laboratory, dental or medical.

(4)

Lounge or drive-in restaurant.

(5)

Small animal clinic.

(6)

New and used machinery sales and service.

(7)

Public garages.

(8)

New and used car dealership.

(9)

Marble and granite works sales.

(10)

Yard and garden center, including nursery and greenhouses.

(11)

Welding shops.

(12)

Storage yards for commercial vehicles and trucks and truck terminals provided that the storage yards are enclosed by a concealing fence not less than six feet in height.

(13)

Upholstery repair.

(14)

Food storage locker and ice manufacturing plant.

(15)

Wholesale establishments and storage.

(16)

Lumber and building supplies sales and carpenter shop.

(17)

Commercial kennels, when enclosed.

(18)

Service yard for public utilities.

(19)

Riding academy.

(20)

Open-air sports.

(21)

Drive-in theaters, restaurants and places of amusement such as circus or carnival.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Other uses similar to the stated uses [in subsection (b) of this section] as may be determined by the planning commission.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard setback is] a minimum of 35 feet.

b.

Rear. No rear yard shall be required except in instances where a commercial use abuts a residential district, in which case a rear yard of not less than 35 feet shall be provided. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

c.

Side. No side yards are required except in instances where a commercial use abuts a residential district, in which case a minimum side yard of 25 feet shall be provided, as measured from the side lot line to the nearest building or structure on the side adjacent to the residential district. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

(2)

Lot width. [There are no lot width requirements].

(3)

Lot area. [There are no lot area requirements].

(4)

Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 8)

(a)

General description. The [I-1 Light Industrial] District is intended primarily for production and assembly plants that are conducted so the noise, odor, dust and glare of each operation is properly controlled.

(b)

Uses permitted. The following [are permitted] uses of property, buildings or structures:

(1)

Bottling plant.

(2)

Dairy products plant.

(3)

Lumberyard, provided that yard is enclosed by a concealing fence not less than six feet in height.

(4)

Garment factory.

(5)

Landing fields for aircraft.

(6)

Wireless transmission facility.

(7)

Railroad facility.

(8)

Steam power plant.

(9)

Experimental laboratory.

(10)

Furniture manufacturing.

(11)

Small appliance manufacturing.

(12)

Carnivals.

(13)

Carpet and rug cleaning.

(14)

Electroplating.

(15)

Galvanizing, small utensils, etc.

(16)

Ice plants, or storage houses.

(17)

Meat processing (no slaughtering).

(18)

Wholesale establishment and storage.

(19)

Gasoline distribution center or bulk plant.

(20)

Contractor's establishments and storage yards, provided that the storage yards are enclosed by a concealing fence not less than six feet in height.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Other uses similar to the [stated uses in subsection (b) of this section] after review and approval by the planning commission.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. [The front yard setback is] a minimum of 40 feet.

b.

Rear. Where a building is to be serviced from the rear, there shall be provided an alley way, service court, rear yard or combination thereof of not less than 50 feet. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

c.

Side. The side yard building setback line on each side of the lot shall be not less than 25 feet as measured from the side lot line to the nearest building or structure except in instances where this district use abuts a residential district, in which case a minimum side yard of 60 feet shall be provided on the side adjacent to the residential district. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height, in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

(2)

Lot width. [There are no lot width requirements].

(3)

Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 45 feet in height.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 9)

(a)

General description. The [I-2 Heavy] Industrial District is intended to provide for heavy industrial use.

(b)

Uses permitted.

(1)

Any use permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District.

(2)

Brick and pottery manufacturing.

(3)

Concrete and cement manufacturing.

(4)

Cotton ginning and baling.

(5)

Automobile wrecking yards, provided that the yard is enclosed by a concealing fence at least six feet in height.

(6)

Metal working or blacksmith shops.

(7)

Enameling, lacquering and paint mixing shops.

(8)

Garbage dumps.

(9)

Fish processing plant.

(10)

Sawmills.

(11)

Creosote plants.

(12)

Slaughterhouse.

(13)

Cement products, including cement block plants and cast stone works.

(14)

Poultry killing and dressing.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Other uses similar to the [stated uses in subsection (b) of this section] after review and approval by the planning commission.

(d)

Area and setback regulations.

(1)

Yards.

a.

Front. The front yard setback is a minimum of 50 feet.

b.

Rear. The rear yard building setback line shall be not less than 25 feet except in instances where this district use abuts a residential district, in which case a rear yard of not less than 100 feet shall be provided, as measured from the rear lot line to the nearest building or structure. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

c.

Side. The side yard building setback line on each side of the lot shall be not less than 15 feet as measured from the side lot line to the nearest building or structure except in instances where this district use abuts a residential district, in which case a minimum side yard of 100 feet shall be provided on the side adjacent to the residential district. Such space shall be screened from the abutting residential district by walls or by fences or by other screening not less than five feet in height in a manner acceptable to the planning commission.

(2)

Lot width. There are no lot width requirements.

(3)

Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed five stories and/or 60 feet in height.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 10)

(a)

General description. The [F-1 Floodplain] District is intended to comprise those areas which are subject to periodic or occasional inundation from stream overflows and, therefore, are usually unsuited for residential, commercial and industrial use.

(b)

Uses permitted. The use of property and buildings or structures in the F-1 Floodplain zone shall be limited to the following:

(1)

The growing of agricultural crops and nursery stock and gardening.

(2)

The keeping of agricultural livestock.

(3)

Public recreation.

(4)

Golf course.

(5)

Fish camp.

(6)

Billboards, provided such structure does not restrict or impede the flow of water in the drainage channel.

(c)

Uses permitted after public notice and hearing and approval by the planning commission. Other uses similar to the [stated uses in subsection (b) of this section] as may be determined by the planning commission.

(Ord. of 2-21-1995, art. IV, § 11)