The official zoning map of the city shall be kept in the office of the city secretary. The official map shall be kept current and the copies thereof, therein provided for, by entering on such maps any changes which the city council may from time to time order by amendments to the zoning chapter and map. The city secretary, on the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, shall affix a certificate identifying the map in his office as the official zoning map of the city.

( Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the districts established by this chapter as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

1. (1)
   Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets or highways, street lines or highway right-of-way lines, such centerlines, street lines, or highway right-of-way lines shall be construed to be the boundaries.
2. (2)
   Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries.
3. (3)
   Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerlines or street lines of streets, or the centerlines of right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale on the zoning map.
4. (4)
   In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the zoning map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.
5. (5)
   Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the city council, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacated area, and thereafter all land included in the vacated area shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended districts.
6. (6)
   Where the streets or alleys on the ground differ from the streets or alleys as shown on the zoning map, the streets or alleys on the ground shall control.

( Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Except as specifically provided in this chapter:

1. (1)
   No land shall be used except for purposes permitted in the district in which it is located.
2. (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. (3)
   No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height limit established in this chapter for the district in which such building is located.
4. (4)
   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.
5. (5)
   No building shall be erected or structurally altered to the extent specifically provided in this chapter except in conformity with the off-street parking regulations of the district in which such building is located.
6. (6)
   The minimum yards, parking spaces, and open spaces, including lot area per family, required by this chapter for each and every building existing at the time of passage of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, or for any building hereafter erected, shall not be encroached upon or considered as part of the yard or parking space or open space required for any other building, nor shall any lot area be reduced below the requirements of this chapter for the district in which such lot is located.
7. (7)
   Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot as defined in this chapter, and, except as provided in this chapter, there shall not be more than one main building on one lot.
8. (8)
   Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall in every way conform to any other city ordinance affecting such property.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Buildings or premises in District R-1 shall be used only for the following purposes:

1. (1)
   Uses permitted in an R-1 district in the table in section 98-88.
2. (2)
   Single-family dwellings, including structures which also house immediate relatives of the family (including their parents, adult children, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces) who are living together and sharing expenses for convenience or necessity and not as commercial renters.
3. (3)
   Existing churches.
4. (4)
   Existing parks, playgrounds, community buildings and other public recreational facilities owned and/or operated by the city or other public agency.
5. (5)
   Existing public buildings, including libraries, museums, police stations and fire stations.
6. (6)
   Existing schools, such as public elementary, intermediate or high schools.
7. (7)
   Water supply reservoirs, pumping plants and towers.
8. (8)
   Accessory uses customarily incident to the uses listed in this section and located on the same lot therewith, not involving the conduct of a retail business, and as defined in this subsection. The term "accessory use" shall include all home occupations which shall comply with the following standards and criteria in addition to any other standards imposed by the city council when such use is permitted by specific use permit:

   1. a.
      The home occupation shall be conducted only within the principal dwelling.
   2. b.
      No more than one additional person other than the residents residing on the premises shall be employed or engaged in the home occupation at the premises.
   3. c.
      There shall be no alteration or change to the outside appearance, character or use of the dwelling or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation, other than one sign not exceeding two square feet in area, non-illuminated, and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building.
   4. d.
      No home occupation shall occupy more space than 25 percent of the total floor area of a residence, exclusive of any open porch, attached garage, or similar space not suited for or intended to be occupied as living quarters; provided, however, that in no event shall such home occupation occupy more than 600 square feet.
   5. e.
      No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibrations, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses outside the dwelling unit. No equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises.
   6. f.
      No articles or materials used in connection with such home occupation shall be stored outside on the premises.
   7. g.
      No more than one automobile or truck, whose size shall not be larger than a stock one-ton panel or pickup truck, used in connection with such home occupation, shall be permitted to park on the premises in question, or off the premises in question and within view from surrounding properties.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in District R-1 in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in article IV of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A building or premises in District R-2 shall not be used except for the following purposes:

1. (1)
   Uses permitted in an R-2 district in the table in section 98-88.
2. (2)
   Any use permitted in the R-1 district.
3. (3)
   Multifamily dwellings, including duplexes and town homes.
4. (4)
   City homes and condominiums.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

No building in District R-2 shall exceed 45 feet or three stories in height.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

District B is established to provide for a wide range of business uses within enclosed areas as well as the other uses provided for in this division.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A building or premises in District B shall be used only for the following purposes:

1. (1)
   Uses permitted in a B district in the table in section 98-88.
2. (2)
   Retail stores and other local business uses supplying everyday shopping and services, subject to the following restrictions and performance standards:

   1. a.
      The use shall be conducted wholly within the enclosed building.
   2. b.
      Required yards shall not be used for the storage of merchandise, vehicles or equipment.
   3. c.
      No use, activity or process shall produce excessive light, smoke, dust, noise, vibrations or noxious odors that are perceptible without instruments by the average person at the property lines of a site.
   4. d.
      Storing of containers and waste material will not be permitted in front and side yards.
   5. e.
      All outdoor lighting shall be shielded or directed away so that direct light or glare does not impact adjacent residential land uses.
   6. f.
      All storage and mechanical equipment shall be enclosed in a structure and completely screened from view.
3. (3)
   Any use permitted in District R-1, single-family residential.
4. (4)
   The performance standards set out in subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to special events formally sanctioned by the city.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

No building in District B shall exceed 45 feet in height.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

District ID industrial is for industrial purposes as described herein.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

District ID is established to provide for a wide range of industrial uses which are conducted within completely enclosed buildings, and where such use will not be objectionable because of excessive light, smoke, dust, noise, vibration or odor.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A building or premises in District ID shall be used only for light and heavy industrial purposes as set out in Table 1 in section 98-88.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

No building in District ID shall exceed 45 feet in height.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in District ID in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in article IV of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

District I is established to provide for a wide range of institutional type uses described herein.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A building or premises in District I shall not be used except for the purposes set out in the table in section 98-88.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

No building or accessories to a building in District I institutional shall exceed 75 feet in height.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Off-street parking shall be provided in District I institutional in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in article IV of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

District PD is intended to provide significant design flexibility, in order to encourage innovative and/or mixed-use developments within the city that would not otherwise be permitted under this chapter. It is not intended for nominal changes to the existing ordinance requirements that are established in the various zoning districts. The district allows for deviation from standard ordinance requirements as long as those deviations continue to meet the intent of this chapter. The district allows for an appropriate combination of uses, which may be planned, developed, or operated as integral land units, such as developments that incorporate various types of residential and nonresidential uses into the overall project.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Planned developments that may be approved will appear on the zoning map and will be referenced by a planned development number (PD-#) and the zoning district classification and/or uses authorized by the particular zoning case.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses permitted within a planned development (PD) district shall be determined by the city council upon adoption of such zoning designation, and shall be listed within the amending ordinance adopted by the city council establishing each PD district.

(Ord. No. 2014-03 , § 1, 5-20-2014)

Effective on: 1/1/1901