There are six (6) zoning districts, which allow only residential and related uses, as follows:

A.

R-1: Low density residential district. This district is intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at a maximum density of 3.6 dwelling units per net acre, i.e. per area included in platted lots and exclusive of streets, alleys, or other public rights-of-way or land.

B.

R-2: Low-medium density residential district. This district is intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at a maximum density of 5.2 units per acre.

C.

R-3: Medium density residential district. This district is intended to accommodate both single-family and two-family detached dwelling units.

D.

R-4: Medium-high density residential district. This district is intended to accommodate a mix of single-family, two-families, and multiplex dwelling units.

E.

R-5: High density residential district. This district is intended to accommodate a mix of single-family, two-families, multiplex and apartment dwelling units.

F.

R-6: High density residential district. This district is intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at a maximum density of 6.7 units per acre.

G.

TH-16, TH-20, TH-24: Townhome district. These districts are intended to accommodate single-family townhomes.

H.

Dimensional and use regulations. The dimensional requirements for the residential zoning districts are presented in Table 4-1.

The uses allowed by right and under specified conditions for the residential zoning districts are presented in Table 4-2.

(Ord. No. 2008-11, § 1, 7-1-08)

There are four (4) zoning districts, each of which allows a variety of commercial and business uses and facilities; and three (3) zoning districts that allow industrial uses and facilities.

A.

B-1: Central business district. This district consists of the traditional downtown area of Ozark. As such it contains retail, office, financial, government, food service and personal service facilities. The use of upper floors for residential use is encouraged. Pedestrian access is also desirable; and development is in part characterized by lot line to lot line construction, and combined uses within buildings and on property.

B.

B-2: Local business district. The purpose of this district is to allow relatively small-scale convenience retail, service, office, and similar activities that serve people and businesses at the neighborhood and community level.

C.

B-3: Planned shopping district. This district is designed to accommodate an integrated complex of retail and service facilities on a single site and sharing common parking. This district requires the submission and approval of a development plan by the planning commission.

D.

B-4: Highway commercial district. This district allows a variety of relatively large-scale retail and service facilities. These facilities are generally clustered into groups of similar and related activities. They frequently require a high degree of visibility and vehicular access. This district requires the submission and approval of a development plan by the planning commission.

E.

I-1: Light industrial district. This district is intended to accommodate manufacturing, processing, and assembly operations that are relatively small in terms of employment and space requirements. This district requires the submission and approval of a development plan by the planning commission.

F.

I-2: Heavy industrial district. This district includes land, which is considered appropriate for larger scale manufacturing, and assembly operations, which tend to rely on substantial inputs of raw materials and components and the subsequent shipment of finished goods. This district requires the submission and approval of a development plan by the planning commission

G.

I-3: Industrial park district. This district is reserved for relatively large tracts of land that will be developed under a single ownership to provide a planned and landscaped development containing a variety of sites for carefully selected industries subject to restrictive covenants and shared maintenance. This district requires the submission and approval of a development plan by the planning commission.

H.

RH: Rural and holding district. This district is intended to provide for and protect those parts of the city that are currently agricultural in character and use. It is also intended to serve as a holding district for land for future development. As portions of this district start being developed to urban intensities, and/or public services supporting such development become available to such portions, such developing areas can be considered for rezoning in accord with the city's comprehensive plan.

I.

Dimensional and use regulations for nonresidential districts. The dimensional regulations applying to the nonresidential general purpose zoning districts are shown in Table 4-3.

The use regulations applying to the nonresidential general purpose zoning districts are shown in Table 4-4.

( Ord. No. 2013-5 , § 1, 12-17-13)

In Tables 4-2 and 4-4, the following categories are applied to the uses:

Y - The use is permitted by right.

E - The use requires action by the board of adjustment as a special exception. See article X, section 6.

R - The use is subject to statutory review and action by the planning commission in accordance with Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-52-11, as amended.

C - The use is conditional and requires review and recommendation by the planning commission and action by the city council. See article XII, section 5.

Note: A blank cell in the tables indicates that the use is not permitted.

Table 4-1
Dimensional Regulations for Residential Districts

R-1: Low density residential district

R-2: Low-medium residential district

R-3: Medium density residential district

R-4: Medium-high density residential district

R-5: High density residential district

R-6: High density residential district

R-H: Rural holding district

Table 4-2
Use Regulations for Residential Districts

Y: Use is permitted by right.

E: Use requires action by the board of adjustment as a special exception.
(Article X, section 6)

R: Use is subject to statutory review and action by the planning commission.
(Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-52-11, as amended)

C: Use is conditional and requires review and recommendation by the planning commission and action by the city council.
(Article XII, section 5)

Table 4-3
Dimensional Regulations for Nonresidential Districts

* - If parking is in front

** - A five (5) foot buffer yard is required

B-1: Central business district

B-2: Local business district

B-3: Planned shopping center district

B-4: Highway commercial district

I-1: Light industrial district

I-2: Heavy industrial district

I-3: Industrial park district

Table 4-4
Use Regulations for Nonresidential Districts

* - See further requirements in article VI, section 18, temporary uses

Y: Use is permitted by right.

E: Use requires action by the board of adjustment as a special exception.
(Article X, section 6)

R: Use is subject to statutory review and action by the planning commission.
(Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-52-11, as amended)

C: Use is conditional and requires review and recommendation by the planning commission and action by the city council.
(Article XII, section 5)

(Ord. No. 2003-11, § 1, 11-18-03; Ord. No. 2006-17, § 1, 11-7-06; Ord. No. 2008-6, § 1, 4-15-08; Ord. No. 2008-8, § 1, 5-27-08; Ord. No. 2008-11, § 1, 7-1-08; Ord. No. 2009-3, § 1, 2-17-09; Ord. No. 2012-4, 2-7-12; Ord. No. 2013-5 , § 1, 12-17-13; Ord. No. 2014-4 , § 1, 8-5-14; Ord. No. 2021-10 , § 1, 7-6-21)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2013-5 , § 1, adopted Dec. 17, 2013, changed the title of § 3 from "Dimensional use tables" to read as herein set out.