Ventura City Zoning Code

   The Heavy Industrial “I-1” District is intended to provide for the heavy industrial development needs of the community.

   1.   Permitted Uses. Within the “I-1” District, as indicated on the Zoning Map, the following uses are permitted:

      A.   Any use permitted in the “I” District except that no dwelling other than that for a resident watchman or caretaker employed on the premises shall be permitted.

      B.   Grain elevators.

      C.   Railroad freight and passenger stations and grounds.

      D.   Industrial uses which are not in conflict with any Iowa statute or ordinance of the City regulating nuisances.

      E.   Any other industrial or commercial enterprise which is not noxious or offensive due to the emission of odor, gas, dust, smoke, noise, vibration, soot or explosion and not a menace to the public health or safety and which will not substantially or permanently injure the appropriate use of neighboring property.

   2.   Conditional Uses. The following uses are subject to conditional approval of the Board of Adjustment:

      A.   Mining and extraction of minerals and raw materials.

      B.   Salvage yard or junk yard.

      C.   Slaughter houses and stock yards.

      D.   Any industrial use not specifically listed in subsection 1 or this subsection and which in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator must obtain conditional approval of the Board of Adjustment.

   3.   Bulk Regulations.

      A.   Height. Same as “I” District.

      B.   Front Yard. Same as “R-1” District.

      C.   Special Front Yards. Same as “I” District.

      D.   Side Yard. Same as “I” District.

      E.   Special Side Yard. Same as “I” District.

      F.   Corner Side Yard. Same as “I” District.

      G.   Rear Yard. Same as “I” District.

      H.   Special Rear Yard. Same as “B” District.

      I.   Minimum Lot Area. None.

      J.   Minimum Lot Width. None.

   4.   Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of this Code or Ordinances.