Oskaloosa City Zoning Code

A.

A base district designation shall apply to each lot or site within the city and its planning jurisdiction. A site must be in one base district.

B.

Overlay districts may be applied to any lot, site, or portion thereof in addition to a base district designation. The overlay districts are designed to achieve the following objectives:

1.

To recognize special conditions in specific parts of the city which require specific regulation.

2.

To provide for the protection of special features in the natural and built environment of the city.

3.

To allow for change and adaptability to different needs and trends in land development.

4.

To encourage comprehensive neighborhood and environmental planning in the city and to protect the integrity of vital city services.

5.

To provide development flexibility and encourage innovative design through comprehensively planned projects.

(Ord. No. 1465, § 2(Att.), 9-11-2023)