This district is intended to provide for residential development, characterized by detached dwellings on large lots with supporting community facilities and urban services. Its regulations are intended to minimize traffic congestion and to assure that density is consistent with the carrying capacity of infrastructure. (Ord. 20-06, 7-6-2020; amd. Ord. 23-02, 3-6-2023)

9-6A-2: PERMITTED USES:

The permitted uses for the R-1, R-2, R-2A, and R-3 districts are as follows:

 

(Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

The permitted accessory uses for the R-1, R-2, R-2A, and R-3 Districts are as follows:

 

 

(Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

The following special uses may be acceptable in the R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3 Districts.

 

 

Notes:

   1.   Local Public Utility Facilities - Provided that any installation, other than poles and towers and equipment attached to the poles and towers, shall be:

      a.   Adequately screened with landscaping, fencing or walls, or any combination thereof; or

      b.   Placed underground; or

      c.   Enclosed in a structure in such a manner so as to blend with and complement the character of the surrounding area.

All plans for screening these facilities shall be submitted to the board for review. No building permit or installation permit shall be issued until these plans have been approved by the board. (Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

9-6A-5: BULK REGULATIONS:

The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to modification contained in chapter 4 of this title.

 

Notes:

1.   Perimeter Foundation:

      a.   A continuous perimeter foundation, meeting the city building code standards, shall be required for all principal buildings.

      b.   Pier footings will be allowed to accommodate manufactured homes provided that the skirting provides the appearance and benefits of a conventional foundation of poured concrete walls, brick, or concrete block typical of site-built homes.

   2.   Off Street Parking/Loading: Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 9 of this title.

   3.   Site Plan: Site plans are required in accordance with the provisions of chapter 11 for all uses except for detached and duplex dwellings. (Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

   A.   On Corner Lots, the side yard adjacent to the street shall be 15 Feet.

   B.   In cases of lot division of duplex and attached dwellings, the following shall apply:

      1.   Duplex Dwelling Units:

         a.   Lot Area - 2,500 SF

         b.   Lot Width - 25 Feet

         c.   Side Yard - 0 Feet (Common lot line only)

      2.   Attached Dwelling Units:

         a.   Lot Area for Interior Units - 1,800 SF

         b.   Lot Area for End Units - 2,500 SF

         c.   Lot Width for Interior Units - 18 Feet

         d.   Lot Width for End Units - 25 Feet

         e.   Side Yard - 0 Feet (Common lot line only)

   C.   For accessory dwellings in the R-2, R-2A, and R-3 districts, the following shall apply:

      1.   Only one (1) accessory dwelling is permitted on a lot.

      2.   The accessory dwelling must be located in the rear yard.

      3.   The building must be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from interior side and rear lot lines.

      4.   The maximum building height is one (1) story and sixteen (16) feet.

      5.   The roof type should resemble the principal dwelling.

      6.   Exterior materials and colors should be similar to the principal dwelling.

      7.   The floor area shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the principal dwelling.

      8.   The accessory dwelling must contain sleeping, cooking, bathing, and bathroom facilities.

      9.   One (1) parking space shall be provided for use by the residents of the accessory dwelling. (Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

Where duplex and attached dwellings are legally constructed, and the plat in which such dwelling is located is properly recorded, provided the dwelling has met zoning regulations at the time it was issued a building permit and subsequently inspected, the lot may thereafter be divided to provide individual ownership of the duplex and attached dwelling units pending the following conditions are met:

   A.   A plat of survey is provided to the zoning administrator showing the as-built location of the duplex or attached dwelling with each duplex or attached dwelling unit located exclusively on one lot, except for the party wall that bisects the lot line, and individual legal descriptions for each new parcel.

   B.   An executed party wall agreement is provided to the zoning administrator for each duplex or attached dwelling unit.

   C.   The duplex or attached dwelling and each duplex or attached dwelling unit comply with the bulk regulation requirements of this section.

   D.   Each duplex or attached dwelling unit is serviced by separate utilities. (Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

This district is intended to provide for medium-density residential development, characterized by detached and duplex dwellings. It provides regulations to encourage innovative forms of housing development. It adapts to both established and developing neighborhoods, as well as transitions between low and high-density residential areas. Its regulations are intended to minimize traffic congestion and to assure that density is consistent with the carrying capacity of infrastructure. (Ord. 20-06, 7-6-2020; amd. Ord. 23-02, 3-6-2023)

Only the uses of structures or land listed in this chapter shall be permitted in the R-2 district.

Uses permitted in the R-1 district.

Conversion of detached dwellings into duplex dwellings in accordance with bulk regulations of this chapter and all other applicable regulations.

Funeral home or mortuary.

Duplex dwellings. (1983 Code § 11-1-12B; amd. Ord. 14-07, 8-18-2014; Ord. 23-02, 3-6-2023)

Special uses and development permits shall be issued under chapter 10 of this title.

   A.   Local public utility facilities; provided, that any installation, other than poles and towers and equipment attached to the poles and towers, shall be:

      1.   Adequately screened with landscaping, fencing or walls, or any combination thereof; or

      2.   Placed underground; or

      3.   Enclosed in a structure in such a manner so as to blend with and complement the character of the surrounding area. (1983 Code § 11-1-12C)

All plans for screening these facilities shall be submitted to the board for review. No building permit or installation permit shall be issued until these plans have been approved by the board. (1983 Code § 11-1-12C; amd. Ord. 05-06, 6-6-2005)

   B.   Cemeteries and mausoleums.

   C.   Driving ranges associated with a golf course. Miniature golf courses are excluded.

   D.   Childcare centers, nursery schools and day nurseries. (1983 Code § 11-1-12C)

   A.   Uses of land or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to one of the permitted principal uses, unless otherwise excluded.

   B.   Private garage or carport in conjunction with a dwelling.

   C.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

   D.   Temporary use of a dwelling structure within a new subdivision as a job office and real estate office for the subject subdivision, which use shall terminate upon completion or abandonment of the project. (1983 Code § 11-1-12D)

   E.   Private swimming pools meeting the requirements of the international code. Permanent inground swimming pools when enclosed with a non-climbable fence with a minimum height of six feet (6').

   F.   See chapter 17 of this title for sign regulations.

   G.   Parabolic dish antennas as allowed by this title. (1983 Code § 11-1-12D; amd. Ord. 09-15, 9-8-2009; Ord. 12-12, 11-5-2012; Ord. 23-02, 3-6-2023)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in chapter 4 of this title:

 

(Ord. 15-12, 8-17-2015; amd. Ord. 23-02, 3-6-2023)

Where a duplex dwelling is legally constructed, and the plat in which such dwelling is located is properly recorded, provided the dwelling has met zoning regulations at the time it was issued a building permit and subsequently inspected, the lot may thereafter be divided to provide individual ownership of the duplex dwelling units pending the following conditions are met:

   A.   A plat of survey is provided to the Zoning Administrator showing the as-built location of the duplex dwelling with each duplex dwelling unit located exclusively on one lot, except for the party wall that bisects the lot line, and individual legal descriptions for each new parcel.

   B.   An executed party wall agreement is provided to the Zoning Administrator for each duplex dwelling unit.

   C.   The duplex dwelling and each duplex dwelling unit comply with the bulk regulation requirements of this section.

   D.   Each duplex dwelling unit is serviced by separate utilities. (Ord. 23-02, 3-6-2023)

This district recognizes that mobile home development, properly planned, can provide important opportunities for affordable housing. It provides opportunities for mobile home development within planned parks or subdivisions, along with the supporting services necessary to create quality residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 20-06, 7-6-2020)

Family homes.

Mobile home parks, in accordance with regulations of the state and minimum requirements contained herein, and including mobile home sales and display areas. (1983 Code § 11-1-14B; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

   A.   Accessory uses may include common facility service buildings which provide laundry facilities, accessory supplies, vending machines, etc; also park management buildings, maintenance buildings, community buildings and other uses of a similar nature. All such buildings shall be located within the central "park" area, and shall be restricted to the use of the park occupants. (1983 Code § 11-1-14C)

   B.   One permanent identification sign shall be permitted at any main entrance to a mobile home park. Such sign shall be regulated by chapter 17 of this title. (1983 Code § 11-1-14C; amd. Ord. 12-12, 11-5-2012; Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

No mobile home or accessory building shall exceed twenty feet (20') in height. (1983 Code § 11-1-14D; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

Each petition for a change to the R-4 zoning classification shall be accompanied by a mobile home park plan. Said plan shall show each mobile home space, the water, electrical and sewer lines serving each mobile home space, the location of garbage receptacles, water hydrants, service buildings, driveways, walkways, recreation areas, required yards, existing and proposed grading, parking facilities, lighting, landscaping and the location of existing trees, buildings or other significant features. The required plan shall be considered by the planning and zoning commission and city council, who may approve or disapprove said plan or require such changes thereto, as are deemed necessary. (1983 Code § 11-1-14E; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

   A.   Park Area: The minimum area proposed for a mobile home park shall have a minimum of five (5) acres, of gross development area. The maximum density allowed for the gross development area shall be seven (7) home units per gross acre.

   B.   Park Perimeter: All mobile home park perimeter yard requirements shall be not less than thirty five feet (35').

   C.   Space Adjacent To Street: No part of any mobile home space shall be closer to any public street upon which the park adjoins than seventy five feet (75'); however, interior park street may be located within the setback area.

   D.   Mobile Home Lots And Yards: The individual mobile home lot shall contain not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet in area with a minimum depth of one hundred feet (100'). Each lot shall have a front yard not less than twenty feet (20') in depth measured from the edge of the surfaced private street to the closest point of the lower face of the mobile home. Side and rear yards shall be provided and maintained so as to provide a minimum separation at the nearest point between mobile homes, and other buildings and structures on adjoining lots, of at least twenty five feet (25'); however, side yards as so described shall not be less than seven feet (7'), and rear yards as so described shall not be less than ten feet (10'), for any structure. These requirements do not reduce perimeter setbacks spelled out in subsection B of this section.

   E.   Recreational Areas: A minimum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet for the first forty (40) lots and one hundred (100) square feet for each additional lot shall be provided for one or more recreational areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents. Not more than one recreational area for every five (5) acres of mobile home park development shall be allowed. The required recreational area shall be computed in addition to the minimum park area specified herein. Required improvements shall be installed prior to installation of more than fifty percent (50%) of the mobile home units. (1983 Code § 11-1-14F; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

A minimum of two (2) off street car spaces shall be installed for each mobile home lot. All parking area shall be constructed with a concrete or asphalt concrete surface a minimum of four inches (4") thick. (1983 Code § 11-1-14G; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

The entrance road connecting the park street with a public street shall have a minimum road pavement width of thirty one feet (31') measured back-to-back of curbs. All interior streets shall be not less than twenty five feet (25') in width. All streets shall be constructed in accordance with appropriate ordinances and specifications of the city. (1983 Code § 11-1-14H; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

Sewer and water facilities shall be provided for each mobile home park space in accordance with the requirements of the Iowa state department of health. All mobile home developments must be connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system, and the municipal water system. All electrical and telephone lines shall be placed underground. (1983 Code § 11-1-14I; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

All state codes shall be met including tie downs and are the responsibility of the developer/owner of the mobile home park. (1983 Code § 11-1-14J; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

See chapter 17 of this title for sign regulations. (Ord. 12-12, 11-5-2012; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)

Parabolic dish antennas shall be as allowed by this title. (1983 Code § 11-1-14M; amd. Ord. 25-08, 4-7-2025)