(a)

In order to classify, regulate and restrict the locations of trades and industries and the location of buildings designed for specific uses; to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings hereafter erected or structurally altered; to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of the lot areas; and to regulate and determine the areas of yards and other open spaces within and surrounding such building, the city is hereby divided into districts of which there shall be eight in number, known as:

(b)

The boundaries of the districts established by this section are as shown on the district map referred to in section 42-205.

(Code 1969, § 46-47; Code 1988, § 15-141)

The district map which was attached to Ordinance No. 2492, as amended from time to time, is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this article, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, and they shall have the same force and effect as if the district map and all the notation references and other information shown thereon were all fully set forth or described herein. The original district map is properly attested and is on file in the city clerk's office, where it shall be available to the public for inspection and use during all regular business hours. The map referred to in this section may be known as the district map.

(Code 1969, § 46-48; Code 1988, § 15-142)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the district map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

The district boundaries are either streets, places or alleys unless otherwise shown, and where a district designated on the map is bounded approximately by street, place or alley lines, the centerline of the street, place or alley shall be construed to be the boundary of the district;

(2)

Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated, and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines, and where the districts designated on the map are bounded approximately by lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the districts unless the boundaries are otherwise indicated on the map; and

(3)

In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the zoning map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

(Code 1969, § 46-49; Code 1988, § 15-143)

All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the city shall, within a reasonable time following annexation, be appropriately classified by ordinance in accordance with the provisions of sections 42-209 and 42-211.

(Code 1969, § 46-50; Code 1988, § 15-144; Ord. No. 3679, § 1, 5-13-1996)

Except as specifically provided otherwise in this article:

(1)

No land shall be used except for a purpose permitted in the district in which it is located.

(2)

No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered, nor shall any building be used, except for a use permitted in the district in which such building is located.

(3)

No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered except in conformity with the area regulations of the district in which such building is located.

(4)

No building shall be erected or structurally altered to the extent specifically provided hereinafter except in conformity with the off-street parking and loading regulations of the district in which such building is located.

(5)

The minimum yards, parking spaces and open spaces, including lot area per family, required by this article for each building existing on October 13, 1969, or for any building thereafter erected shall not be encroached upon or considered as part of the yard, parking space or open space required for any other building, nor shall any lot area be reduced below the requirements of this article for the district in which such lot is located.

(6)

Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot as defined in this article and in no case shall there be more than one main building on one lot except as specifically provided in this article.

(Code 1969, § 46-51; Code 1988, § 15-145)

The city council may from time to time, on its own motion or upon petition by interested persons or by the planning and zoning commission, amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal by ordinance the boundaries of districts or regulations or restrictions established by this article. The proponent may submit the proposed amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal to the planning and zoning commission for study, consideration, advice and possible revision and ask that the planning and zoning commission make a recommendation to the city council relative to such proposal. At any time, the proponent may present the matter to the city council. If proponent does not do so the planning and zoning commission shall at such time as it deems proper present the proposal of the planning and zoning commission based upon the original referral to it by the proponent to the city council for further action.

(Code 1969, § 46-52; Code 1988, § 15-146)

Before enacting any proposed amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal as provided in section 42-209 the council shall have:

(1)

Received the report of the planning and zoning commission as provided in section 42-209; and

(2)

Held a public hearing in relation to such proposed enactment, following at least 15 days' notice of the time and place of such hearing and the nature of the proposed enactment, which notice shall have been published once a week for two consecutive weeks, on the same day in each week, in the official newspaper.

(Code 1969, § 46-53; Code 1988, § 15-147)

The city council, after public hearing as provided in section 42-210, may approve or disapprove the proposed amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal; provided, that in case of an adverse report by the city planning commission, or if a protest against such proposed amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal has been presented in writing to the city clerk, duly signed and acknowledged by the owners of 30 percent or more, either of the area of the land (exclusive of streets and alleys) included within such proposed amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal, or within an area, determined by lines drawn parallel to and 185 feet distant from the boundaries of the district proposed to be changed, such amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of two-thirds of all the members of the city council.

(Code 1969, § 46-54; Code 1988, § 15-148; Ord. No. 3560, § 2, 8-23-1993; Ord. No. 3708, § 1, 9-9-1996)

(Ord. No. 4552, § 1(Exh. A), 3-25-2024)