It is the intent of the A-1 Agricultural District to provide for the continued existence of agricultural uses, and lower-density residential development than is found in the R-1 Residential District. The A-1 Agricultural District comprises that portion of the city which is primarily rural in nature, but which can be expected to experience urban development in the future. The following uses are permitted in the A-1 Agricultural District:

(1)

Any type of agriculture use.

(2)

Any use permitted in the R-1 Residential District.

(3)

Mobile homes and mobile home parks.

(4)

Hospitals.

(5)

Cemeteries.

(6)

Golf courses.

(7)

Facilities providing municipal services.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. VII, § 71)

The R-1 Single-Family Residential District is composed chiefly of existing low-density residential areas of the city, and vacant or open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. This is the most restrictive residential district. The principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area. These residential areas are intended to be defined and protected from the encroachment of uses which are not appropriate to residential environment. Stability of property values, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of the different uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District:

(1)

Single-family dwellings, except trailers and mobile homes.

(2)

Agriculture, excluding the commercial raising of poultry and livestock.

(3)

Church bulletin boards not exceeding 20 square feet in area.

(4)

Churches, fraternal organizations and clubs not operating for a profit; provided that:

a.

There is a planted buffer strip at least ten feet wide along the side and rear lines; and

b.

The buildings are located not less than 50 feet from any lot line.

(5)

Customary accessory uses or buildings.

(6)

Customary incidental home occupations including the professional offices of an architect, artist, dentist, engineer, lawyer, and physician; provided:

a.

There is no external evidence of such occupations, except an announcement sign not more than two square feet in area; and

b.

That the operations are conducted within a dwelling by not more than one person in addition to those persons resident therein.

Off-street parking provisions of section 38-163 are applicable to incidental home occupations.

(7)

Substations, electric or gas; provided:

a.

The structures are placed not less than 50 feet from any property line;

b.

The structures are enclosed by a woven-wire fence at least eight feet high;

c.

No vehicles or equipment are stored on the premises; and

d.

The lot includes a planted buffer strip at least ten feet wide along the side and rear property lines.

(8)

Public buildings, structures and grounds, except cemeteries.

(9)

Schools, including private schools, nursery schools, and kindergartens. The off-street parking provisions of section 38-163, are applicable to these uses.

(10)

Signs not more than six square feet in area advertising the sale or rental of the property on which they are located.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. VII, § 72)

It is the intent of the R-2 Multifamily Residential District to provide for a less restricted type of residential development at higher densities but under similar environmental conditions as found in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The principal use of land may range from single-family to multiple-family and garden apartment uses. Certain uses which are more compatible functionally with intensive residential uses than with commercial uses are permitted. The recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area are permitted. Stability of property values, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and thorough consideration of the proper functional relationship of each use permitted in the district. The following uses are permitted in the R-2 Multifamily Residential District:

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District.

(2)

Multifamily residence.

(3)

Boardinghouses and roominghouses.

(4)

Hospitals.

(5)

House trailers (mobile homes) shall be permitted provided that:

a.

A single house trailer shall be allowed on a single lot in the R-2 Multifamily Residential District provided said lot, whether existing or created, has the minimum square feet as herein specified for a lot in this district and provided that adequate sanitary sewage facilities are installed or connected to as recommended by the state health department.

b.

House trailers shall be allowed in the R-2 Multifamily Residential District on property that has been designed and developed as a trailer park, which has been constructed according to the following:

1.

All mobile home parks shall be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.

2.

Each mobile home shall have a minimum space area of 3,000 square feet, exclusive or roadways, parking areas and common use areas.

3.

The maximum number of mobile homes per acre shall not exceed ten.

4.

Mobile homes shall be separated from each other and from other buildings and structures by at least 15 feet. Any accessory structure attached to a mobile home shall be considered part of the mobile home and appropriate area requirements shall be measured from the accessory structure's maximum projection.

5.

All mobile homes shall be located at least 20 feet from any mobile home park property line.

6.

Each mobile home shall be connected to a water and sewer system approved by the state health department.

7.

Mobile home parks which accommodate 25 or more mobile homes shall be provided with at least one easily accessible recreation area with a minimum area of two acres.

8.

Each mobile home shall be provided with two off-street parking spaces either on or adjacent to the mobile home space.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. VII, § 73)

The C-1 General Commercial District is established:

(1)

To protect present business and commercial uses;

(2)

To encourage the eventful elimination of uses inappropriate to the function of the central business area; and

(3)

To encourage intensive development of this zone as the shopping and business center of the city and surrounding area. The following uses are permitted in the C-1 General Commercial District:

a.

Any retail business or service, including manufacturing in connection with a retail store or shop providing that such manufacturing is incidental to the retail use and all goods manufactured are sold on the premises.

b.

Automobile sales rooms and repair garages.

c.

Bus terminals and taxicab stands.

d.

Clubs and lodges.

e.

Funeral parlors.

f.

Gasoline service stations, provided that points of access and egress shall be located not less than ten feet from the intersection of street lines; shall not exceed 40 feet from the intersection of street lines; shall not exceed 40 feet in width; and shall not be closer than 20 feet apart.

g.

Hotels and motels.

h.

Offices and banks.

i.

Newspapers and printing plants.

j.

Off-street parking lots.

k.

Professional offices for physicians, dentists, lawyers, engineers, and the like.

l.

Public uses and structures.

m.

Public utility structures.

n.

Radio stations.

o.

Restaurants, bars, grills, and similar eating and/or drinking establishments, excluding drive-in establishments.

p.

Signs: outdoor advertising, and professional or announcement.

q.

Theaters, indoor.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. VIII, § 81)

The C-2 Highway Commercial District is intended primarily for the development of those business activities which cater to the needs of highway traffic. The following uses are permitted in the C-2 Highway Commercial District:

(1)

Retail shops customarily serving tourist or highway trade.

(2)

Automobile parts sales stores.

(3)

Automobile sales rooms and used car lots.

(4)

Boat sales, or rental, new or used.

(5)

Bus terminals.

(6)

Business and outdoor advertising signs.

(7)

Carwashes.

(8)

Cold storage and frozen food lockers.

(9)

Commercial greenhouses and nurseries.

(10)

Drive-in grocery stores.

(11)

Drive-in theaters.

(12)

Drugstores.

(13)

Gasoline service stations, provided that points of access and egress shall be located not less than ten feet from the intersection of street lines; shall not exceed 30 feet in width; and shall not be closer than 40 feet apart.

(14)

Laundry and dry cleaning establishments.

(15)

Miniature golf courses.

(16)

Monument sales establishment.

(17)

Mobile homes and travel trailer sales.

(18)

Motels.

(19)

Off-street parking lots.

(20)

Private clubs, lodges, and meeting halls.

(21)

Public and semipublic recreation facilities, including bowling alleys.

(22)

Public uses and structures.

(23)

Repair garages.

(24)

Restaurants, grills, and similar eating establishments, including drive-ins.

(25)

Trailer parks.

(26)

Signs: Outdoor advertising, and professional or announcement.

(27)

Veterinarian offices, animal hospitals and kennels.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. VIII, § 82)

The I-1 Light Industrial District is established to provide an area for firms engaged in light manufacturing and distribution of goods; to discourage uses incompatible with light manufacturing; to protect the surrounding land uses; and to protect the existing industries within the district. The uses permitted under this section shall be conducted in such a manner that no noxious odor, fumes or dust will be emitted beyond the property line of the lot on which the use is located. The following uses are permitted in the I-1 district:

(1)

Agricultural equipment sales and repair.

(2)

Apparel manufacturing plants.

(3)

Baking establishments.

(4)

Bottling and distribution plants.

(5)

Business and outdoor advertising signs.

(6)

Cabinet and woodworking shops.

(7)

Electrical repair shops.

(8)

Furniture manufacturing.

(9)

Gasoline service stations, according to the provisions specified in section 38-104.

(10)

Ice plants and cold storage plants.

(11)

Laundry and dry-cleaning establishments.

(12)

Machine shops and light metal fabrication plants.

(13)

Public utility structures.

(14)

Restaurants, cafes, and similar establishments.

(15)

Truck terminals and warehouses.

(16)

Wholesale and storage businesses including building material yards.

(17)

Other light industries, provided that any industry that may cause injurious or obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, fire hazards, or other objectionable condition, shall be required to show that the proposed location, construction, and operation will not injure present or prospective industrial development in the district.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. IX, § 91)

The I-2 Heavy Industrial District is established to provide a suitable area for the location of heavy manufacturing plants, to protect the surrounding land uses, to protect the industries located in the district, and to discourage uses that are incompatible with those designated for this district. The uses permitted under this section shall be conducted in such a manner that no noxious odor, fumes or dust will be emitted beyond the property line of the lot on which the use is located. The following uses are permitted in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District:

(1)

Any use permitted in an I-1 District.

(2)

Bulk storage of petroleum.

(3)

Concrete batch plants.

(4)

Junkyards, auto salvage and scrap yards.

(5)

Metal fabricating plants.

(6)

Millwork and flooring processing.

(7)

Business and outdoor advertising signs.

(8)

Railroad terminals and warehouses.

(9)

Radio transmission towers.

(10)

Stockyards for livestock and swine, slaughterhouses, and the processing of poultry and livestock.

(11)

Textile manufacturing and processing.

(12)

Other heavy industries, provided that any industry that may cause injurious or obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, fire hazard, or other objectionable condition, shall be required to show that such conditions will not adversely affect the surrounding districts.

(Ord. of 11-25-1974, art. IX, § 92)