Spencer City Zoning Code

   Within the A Residential District, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no building or land shall be used for other than one or more of the following purposes.

   (A)   Residential uses.

      (1)   Duplex residential;

      (2)   Family home;

      (3)   Single-family residential; and

      (4)   Dwelling, tri-plex.

   (B)   Civic uses.

      (1)   Community recreation;

      (2)   Daycare services (limited);

      (3)   Local utility services; and

      (4)   Park and recreation services.

   (C)   Other uses. Home occupations.

(Prior Code, § 9-3-1) (Ord. passed 10-11-1990; Ord. 498, passed 7-13-1998; Ord. 642, passed 1-16-2006; Ord. 891, passed 7-5-2022) Penalty, see § 155.999

   The following uses and structures may be permitted in the A Residential District, subject to the approval of the Board of Adjustment.

   (A)   Civic uses.

      (1)   Daycare services (general);

      (2)   Major utility facilities;

      (3)   Parking facilities;

      (4)   Primary educational facilities;

      (5)   Religious assembly; and

      (6)   Secondary educational facilities.

   (B)   Commercial uses.

      (1)   Animal husbandry (limited);

      (2)   Artists’ school; and

      (3)   Parking facilities.

      (1)   Accessory dwelling unit.

      (2)   Wind energy system.

(Prior Code, § 9-3-2) (Ord. passed 10-11-1990; Ord. 489, passed 2-2-1998; Ord. 556, passed 9-4-2001; Ord. 643, passed 1-16-2006; Ord. 712, passed 11-1-2010; Ord. 918, passed 1-6-2025)

   Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each development in the A Residential District shall be subject to the following regulations:

   (A)   Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet;

   (B)   Minimum lot width: 50 feet;

   (C)   Maximum height: three stories or 45 feet;

   (D)   Front yard setback: 25 feet except as provided on residential properties abutting North Grand Avenue north of 11th Street and south of 18th Street, the front yard setback shall be 75 feet;

   (E)   Side yard setback:

      (1)   One-story: six feet;

      (2)   Two-story: eight feet; and

      (3)   Three-story: ten feet.

   (F)   Rear yard setback: 20 feet; and

   (G)   Maximum lot coverage: 70%.

(Prior Code, § 9-3-3) (Ord. passed 10-11-1990; Ord. 797, passed 3-21-2016)