Sergeant Bluff City Zoning Code

   1.   Intent. The Agricultural Residential District provides an environment where agriculture can operate compatibly with suburban residences on lots with a minimum of five (5) acres of area.

   2.   Compatible Use Categories. The following are land use categories identified in Section 165B.09 of this Zoning Code. Specific uses within the land use categories may be allowed as a permitted use, conditional use, temporary use, and exempt uses or not permitted. Refer to Section 165B.09 to determine the level allowed.

   A.   Agriculture and Horticulture Uses

   B.   Agricultural Sales and Service

   C.   Residential Living

   D.   Residential/Commercial Institutions

   E.   Community Services/Civic Uses

   F.   Public parks and Open Space

   G.   Public/Private Utilities & Communication Services

   H.   Animal Care

   I.   Food and Beverage Services

   J.   General Commercial

   K.   Recreational Commercial

   L.   Warehousing and Storage

   M.   General Manufacturing (High Hazard)

   N.   Accessory Uses

3.   Permitted Uses. Permitted uses are allowed outright provided the uses and/or structure meet the minimum bulk requirements of the district.

   4.   Conditional Uses. Conditional uses are subject to any conditions listed in this section as well as any conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the AR District as heard and approved by the Board of Adjustment.

   5.   Temporary Uses. Temporary uses may be permitted provided a temporary use permit is obtained and said temporary use is eliminated at the expiration of the permit. See Section 165A.30.

   6.   Accessory Uses and Structures. Refer to the definitions of accessory uses and structures, as well as Table 165B.09 and sections within Chapter 165A for more detail.

   7.   Height and Lot Requirements. The height and minimum lot requirements shall be as follows:

 

      A.   Feed lots, corrals, winter quarters. Feed lots or corrals in which animals are kept at a density of over 10 head per acre or where feed bunkers or water are placed so animals naturally tend to bunch up, shall not be closer than 300 feet from any property line adjoining properties used for residential, commercial or light manufacturing purposes.

      B.   Such feed lots, or corrals, shall maintain drainage so as to avoid excessive concentration of contaminated water and such drainage shall be arranged so contaminated water does not drain into watercourses in such a manner that it reaches neighboring properties at a concentration noticeable to normal senses.

      C.   Manure in such feed lots or corrals shall not be allowed to accumulate to objectionable proportions and each feeding pen shall be scraped at least once a month, weather permitting.

      D.   Adequate fly spray shall be applied to all of the feeding area during fly season and more often if necessary, to control the fly population.

      E.   All dead animals shall be removed within 24-hours.

      F.   Feed shall be limited to fresh materials and shall not include sour silage, sugar beet pulp, paunch manure, garbage, or other materials which may create objectionable odors.

      G.   Kennels shall follow the requirements in Chapter 55 Animal Protection and Control and Chapter 56 Dangerous and Vicious Animals, kennels containing more than three dogs over six months of age, and poultry houses shall not be placed any closer than 200 feet from the lot line when adjoining property is used for residential, motel, hotel, or cabin resort purposes.

      H.   Parking and loading spaces sufficient to meet all reasonable demands for such space shall be provided off the public right-of-way.