Van Meter City Zoning Code

The PUD District #2 is created and approved as the effective date of this ordinance, codified by this section, and is reflected on the official zoning map established pursuant to the zoning code:

   1.   The Master Plan, approved by the Council, is a graphic representation of the property included in PUD District #2 and delineates the approximate location and configuration of the parcel for the purpose of easier reference for the applicable provisions of this section. Changes or modifications to the graphic representation may be necessary to acquire workable grades and usable building sites. The graphic representation, including the relationship of uses to each other, the relationship of land use to the general planned framework and the development requirements shall, however, be used as a guide for implementing the planned unit development. The graphic representation is intended to convey the developers conceptual plan and meant to be illustrative and to provide guidance to all parties.

   2.   Prior to the development of any area in PUD District #2 the Council, after receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, shall review and approve a detailed site plan, as required.

   3.   The allowed land uses within PUD District #2 are a mix of commercial and residential development within a single building or structure.

   4.   The allowed commercial uses within PUD District #2 include business and professional offices.

   5.   The residential use allowed within PUD District #2 includes a residential dwelling space within the primary building occupied by the allowed commercial use.

   6.   The minimum lot size in PUD District #2 is 1.90 acres.

   7.   Only one primary building is allowed in PUD District #2.

   8.   Allowable commercial use shall be the primary use of the building. The residential use shall be secondary and shall not be located on the street frontage.

   9.   Off-street parking shall be provided based on the anticipated maximum occupancy of the commercial space. Additional parking shall be provided for the residential living quarters, with said parking to be interior to the structure or located on a side yard or rear yard of the parcel.

   10.   PUD District #2 shall conform with the following parcel specific bulk regulations:

      A.   Front yard setback shall be a minimum of 35 feet

      B.   Side yard setback shall be a minimum of 30 feet on each side

      C.   Rear yard setback shall be a minimum of 50 feet

      D.   Building height shall not exceed 30 feet

   11.   Accessory buildings or structures shall be located only as shown on the approved Master Plan and shall be located in the rear yard area. Bulk regulations applicable to the primary structure are applicable to any accessory building.

   12.   Any exterior lighting shall use cutoff fixtures and the allowable light level at the property line is 0.0 foot-candles, except immediately adjacent to a driveway connection to Richland Road.