Effective on: 5/1/2023

1. 1.
   Statement of Intent

   1. A.
      The T-S District is established to help create the town square envisioned by the City of Johnston’s Comprehensive Plan and detailed in the Merle Hay Road Redevelopment Plan. The northeast corner of Merle Hay Road and NW 62nd Street has long been considered as an opportunity site to create a central focus point for the Johnston community. The T-S District establishes this area as a future town square that can accommodate a mix of retail and residential uses along with activated public gathering spaces.
   2. B.
      The intent of this overlay district is to provide a uniform and enhanced set of design standards that are above and beyond the base standards found within the City’s current regulations.
2. 2.
   Applicability

   1. A.
      The adopted design guidelines shall apply to all development within the T-S District and are in addition to the regulations contained within the City Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
   2. B.
      Where a conflict should arise between the Zoning Ordinance and the adopted design guidelines, the requirements of the adopted design guidelines shall prevail. The final determination as to compliance with the provisions contained herein shall rest with the City Council.
3. 3.
   Design Guidelines

   The Merle Hay Road Town Square Overlay Zoning District Design Guidelines dated September 19, 2022 are hereby adopted as a part of this Ordinance. A copy of the Merle Hay Road Town Square Overlay Zoning District Design Guidelines is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

Effective on: 5/1/2023

1. 1.
   Statement of Intent. The A-K District is intended to allow the continuation and development of new areas with a distinctive rural character where the keeping of animals, including livestock and poultry are allowed.
2. 2.
   Applicability

   1. A.
      The restrictions, regulations, and guidelines on development and construction set forth by this Section shall apply to the A-K District shown on the Official Zoning Map of the City.
   2. B.
      The A-K overlay may be used in combination with the R-E, R-1(100), and R-1(75) Districts.
3. 3.
   Livestock keeping is a permitted accessory use to the principal use of a residence within the A-K Overlay Zone subject to the following standards:

   1. A.
      Animals and poultry may be kept for personal use only and not for commercial use within the A-K District and as otherwise limited in this Section.
   2. B.
      Maximum Number of Animals per Lot

      1. 1.
         The maximum numbers of animals that may be permitted are subject to the limitations of Table 172.1.

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      2. 2.
         In determining the area of a lot for the purpose of determining the number of animals or fowl which may be kept, only usable land shall be considered. For the purposes of this Section, usable land is defined as that land which due to topography, soil type, drainage pattern, and vegetation coverage shall not cause drainage from animal or fowl waste onto any other property.
      3. 3.
         There is no limit on the permitted number of juvenile (less than 6 months old) animals permitted on the property provided they are offspring to the adults currently on the property.

   3. C.
      All livestock and poultry must be placed in a structurally sound fence, pen or building. All accessory structures and enclosures for protection of the animals, including fences, are subject to the accessory use standards of CHAPTER 177 of this Ordinance.
   4. D.
      Grazing of livestock or poultry shall be allowed as follows:

      1. 1.
         At least 50 feet from any structure either now or in the future used for dwelling purposes.
      2. 2.
         At least 100 feet from any well being used for potable water.
   5. E.
      Animals shall not create or constitute a nuisance, including excessive noise, odor or dust.
   6. F.
      All offensive odors created by the animals shall be prohibited. The area where the animals are permitted shall be kept clean and free from debris and animal waste.
   7. G.
      Disposal of animal waste shall conform to the current Polk County Local Board of Health rules and regulations.
   8. H.
      Any owner of animals shall comply with all statutes, ordinances and regulations regarding health and safety of the State of Iowa, Polk County, and the City of Johnston.

Effective on: 5/1/2023