North Liberty City Zoning Code
168.03 COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS.
1. Defined.
A. C-1-A Central Commercial District. The C-1-A District is intended to provide a traditional central setting oriented toward pedestrians as well as automobiles. It is typified by high-density commercial development with minimal setback requirements.
B. C-1-B General Commercial District. The C-1-B District is intended to provide for the uses established under the C-1-A Central Commercial District and other commercial uses which due to space requirements and the nature of operations are not suitable for location within a compact central commercial center. Setback and yard requirements are greater than under the C-1-A Central Commercial District.
C. C-2 Highway Commercial District. The C-2 District is intended to provide for those commercial uses which may take particular advantage of a highway location and/or due to size or other nuisance constraints may be incompatible with the predominantly retail uses permitted in the C-1-A and C-1-B Commercial Districts, and whose service area is not confined to any one neighborhood or community.
D. C-3 Higher-Intensity Commercial District. The C-3 District is intended to accommodate higher-intensity commercial development that serves both local and regional markets. The C-3 District addresses medium and large-scale development that may generate considerable traffic and typically requires significant off-street parking. Higher density residential uses are also allowed to facilitate a mixed-use orientation where appropriate.
E. CU C-3 District Central Urban Higher-Intensity Commercial District. The CU C-3 District is intended to accommodate a mixture of higher-intensity residential and commercial development in a planned manner. Setbacks are reduced to encourage more compact and efficient development and uses are limited to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. The use of the CU C-3 District shall be limited to the area bounded by Zeller Street, CRANDIC railroad, Cherry Street, and Highway 965/Ranshaw Way.
F. O/RP Office and Research Park District. The O/RP District is intended to accommodate office buildings, similar structures, and complementary uses in a mutually compatible environment. It is designed to provide landscaping and space requirements suitable for an office and research setting. Uses are limited to those compatible with an office setting and those which do not produce noise, air, or other environmental nuisances which might interfere with activities within the district and surrounding residential areas.
Table 168.03 Dimensional Standards SF = Square Feet, ' = Feet | ||||||
C-1-A | C-1-B | C-2 | C-3 | CU C-3 | O/RP | |
Bulk | ||||||
Minimum Lot Area | None | None | None | 20,000 SF | 20,000 SF | 1.5 acres |
Minimum Frontage | 35' | 35' | 35' | 35' | 35' | 100' |
Minimum Lot Width | 35' | 35' | 35' | 35' | 35' | 150' |
Maximum Building Height | 45' | 45' | 45' | 75' | 75' | 75' |
Setbacks | ||||||
Minimum Required Front Yard | 0' | 25' | 25' | 25' | 10' | 50' |
Minimum Required Corner Side Yard | 0' | 25' | 25' | 25' | 10' | 50' |
Minimum Required Side Yard | 0' | 10' | 10' | 10' , unless abutting a residential district then 20' * | 0' unless abutting a residential district then 10' * | 20' |
Minimum Required Rear Yard | 10' | 10' unless abutting a residential district than 20' * | 10' unless abutting a residential district than 20' * | 10' unless abutting a residential district then 20'' * | 0' unless abutting a residential district then 10' * | 50' |
* One foot of additional setback as measured from a lot line of property within a residential district for every one-foot building height above 35 feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the additional setback is required when the lot line is adjacent to Muddy Creek | ||||||
(Ord. 2025-10 – Aug. 25 Supp.)
