Sergeant Bluff City Zoning Code

165B.14 RG20

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

1. Intent. This district is intended to provide for no more than four-unit dwellings and compatible office buildings, characterized by lots ranging in size from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet of area.

2. Compatible Land Use Categories. The following 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, and temporary use, or not permitted. Refer to Section 165B.09 to determine the level allowed.

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. Recreational Commercial

G. Warehousing and Storage

H. 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 RG20 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 detached	5,000 sq. ft.	40 feet	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Single-family attached (2 units only) (zero lot line)	2,500 sq. ft. per unit	25 feet per unit	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet*	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Two-family dwelling	5,000 sq. ft.	40 feet	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Condominium (more than 2 units) (zero lot line)	2,500 sq. ft. **	25 feet per unit	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet*	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Townhouse (more than 2 units)	2,500 sq. ft.**	25 feet per unit	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet*	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Multi-family dwelling	2,500 sq. ft. per unit	40 feet	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Other permitted uses	2,000 sq. ft.	40 feet	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Other conditional uses	2,000 sq. ft.	40 feet	15 feet	10 feet	5 feet	15 feet	45 feet	50 percent
Accessory buildings	--	--	25 feet	5 feet***	5 feet***	15 feet	15 feet	30percent
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. ** 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 facilities.

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)