Sergeant Bluff City Zoning Code

165B.13 RG60

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

1. Intent. This district is intended to provide residential dwellings; single dwellings up to maximum four units, characterized by lots with a minimum 6,000 square feet of area.

1. Intent. This district is intended to provide for densely developed residential developments. In some case, support services such as convenient stores and businesses providing personal services to nearby residents may be appropriate.

A. Residential Living

B. Residential/Commercial Institutions

C. Community Services/Civic Uses

D. Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Incarceration Facilities

E. Public Parks and Open Space

F. Public/Private Utilities and Communication Services

G. Recreational Commercial

H. Warehousing and Storage

I. 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 RG60 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:

Use	Lot Area	Lot Width	Front Yard	Rear Yard	Side Yard	Street Side Yard	Maximum Height	Maximum Building Coverage
Single-family	6,000 sq. ft.	50 feet	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Single-family attached/townhouse (2 units only) (zero lot line)	3,000 sq. ft.	25 feet per unit	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet*	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Two-family dwelling/duplex	6,000 sq. ft.	50 feet	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Condominium (up to four units) (zero lot line)	3,000 sq. ft.	37.5 feet per unit	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet*	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Single-family attached/ townhouse (up to four units)	3,000 sq. ft.**	25 feet per unit**	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet*	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Multi-family dwelling (up to four units)	4,500 sq. ft. per unit	50 feet	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Other permitted uses	6,000 sq. ft.	50 feet	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Other conditional uses	6,000 sq. ft.	50 feet	25 feet	25 feet	5 feet	15 feet	30 feet	50 percent
Accessory buildings	--	--	25 feet	5 feet***	5 feet***	15 feet	15 feet	30 percent
Common wall shall have a zero-lot line setback and shall be located on the property line separating both dwellings. The minimum lot area is 2,000 square feet per unit for interior units and the end units shall have a minimum of 4,000 square feet. The minimum lot width for interior lots is 25 feet and the minimum lot width for the end units is 37.5 feet. **Accessory buildings/structures shall be placed a minimum of five feet from any property line, the main dwelling, or any other accessory building/structure. If easements are present, placement of the accessory building/structure shall also be in accordance with the restrictions of the easement.

8. Special Requirements. For townhouses, condominiums, and duplexes only, the following apply to all new construction of these residential types.

A. Each unit is separated by a two-hour fire rated wall from the lowest level and continuing through the roof structure.

B. Each unit shall be serviced by separate local utilities.

C. When each unit is in separate ownership, the accompanying lot shall not be in common ownership with any other unit.

D. No more than four units shall be connected in this district.

(Ord. 729 - Dec. 22 Supp)