The location and boundaries of the districts established by sections 40-75 through 40-94 of this article shall be as shown on the Official Zoning Map.

(Code 1993, § 27-22; Ord. No. 21-3, § 1(Att.), 6-14-2021)

Where the location of district boundaries on the Official Zoning Map is uncertain and where no specific ordinance description is found to exist, the following rules shall apply:

(a)

Streets, rights-of-way and easements. Boundaries indicated on the zoning map as approximately following the centerline of a street, highway, railroad right-of-way, utility easement, stream or river bed, or of such lines extended, shall be construed to be such district boundaries.

(b)

Lot lines. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

(c)

Political boundaries. Boundaries indicated as approximately following political boundaries shall be construed as following the political boundaries.

(d)

Split zoned parcels. If a district boundary divides a parcel, the requirement for the district in which the greater portion of the parcel lies shall be extended to the remainder of the parcel. Following adoption of this ordinance, split zoning of parcels will not be permitted.

(Code 1993, § 27-23; Ord. No. 21-3, § 1(Att.), 6-14-2021)

Where any public street or alley is officially closed or abandoned, the regulations applicable to parcels of abutting property shall apply to that portion of such street or alley added thereto by virtue of such vacation or abandonment.

(Code 1993, § 27-24)

In case any further uncertainty exists, the Board of Adjustment shall interpret the intent of the map as to location of such boundaries.

(Code 1993, § 27-25)

In order that the purposes of these regulations may be accomplished, the following zoning districts are hereby established within the jurisdiction area as described in section 40-4. The uses prescribed in each zoning district are intended to preserve and enhance the physical character of the area as well as to conserve and stabilize property values.

(Code 1993, § 27-26)

The RA20 Residential Agricultural District is primarily designed to accommodate a compatible mixture of single-family dwellings and agricultural uses at lower densities of approximately two (2) units or less per acre. These areas are generally found in areas without sewer service that are not yet appropriate for development at higher densities.

(Code 1993, § 27-27)

The R15S Residential Single-Family District is primarily designed to accommodate single-family dwellings at lower densities of approximately three (3) units or less per acre.

(Code 1993, § 27-28)

The R9S Residential Single-Family District is primarily designed to accommodate single-family dwellings at medium densities of approximately five (5) units or less per acre.

(Code 1993, § 27-29)

The R6S Residential Single-Family District is primarily designed to accommodate single-family dwellings at higher densities of approximately seven (7) units or less per acre.

(Code 1993, § 27-30)

The RMF Residential Multifamily District is primarily designed to accommodate a compatible mixture of single-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings at higher densities, as set out in article XI of this chapter, pertaining to multifamily development.

(Code 1993, § 27-31)

The RMH Residential Mobile Home District is primarily designed to accommodate a compatible mixture of single-family (including mobile homes), two-family, and multifamily dwellings at higher densities, as set out in article VIII of this chapter, pertaining to mobile home parks.

(Code 1993, § 27-32)

The RHD Residential Historic District is primarily designed to accommodate a compatible mixture of single-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings at higher densities of approximately seven (7) units or less per acre while preserving the historic character of the district.

(Code 1993, § 27-33)

The PUD Planned Unit Development District is a zoning district that provides an alternative to traditional development standards, as further provided under article XII of this chapter.

(Code 1993, § 27-34; Ord. No. 21-3, § 1(Att.), 6-14-2021)

The O and I Office and Institutional District is primarily designed to accommodate a compatible mix of business, professional, and institutional uses, in addition to providing a desirable buffer between commercial and low-density residential uses.

(Code 1993, § 27-1)

The B1H Central Business Historic District is primarily designed to provide convenient shopping and service facilities by promoting compact development of commercial, office, and service uses while preserving the historic character of the district.

(Code 1993, § 27-36)

The B2 General Business District is primarily designed to provide roadside uses which will best accommodate the needs of the motoring public and of businesses demanding high-volume traffic. This district also includes the Central Business District fringe area.

(Code 1993, § 27-37)

The B3 Shopping Center District is primarily intended to accommodate a wide range of high intensity retail and service developments meeting the needs of the community and the region. The district is established on large sites to provide locations for major developments which contain multiple uses; shared parking and drives; and coordinated signage and landscaping.

(Code 1993, § 27-38)

The B4 Neighborhood Business District is primarily designed to accommodate convenient shopping facilities consisting primarily of necessary goods and personal services required to serve a neighborhood.

(Code 1993, § 27-39)

The I1 Heavy Industrial District is primarily designed to accommodate those industrial, wholesale, warehouse, and other uses which by their nature may create an excessive amount of noise, odor, smoke, dust, airborne debris or other objectionable impacts which might be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of surrounding areas.

(Code 1993, § 27-40)

The I2 Light Industrial District is primarily designed to accommodate those industrial, wholesale, warehouse, and other uses which by their nature do not create an excessive amount of noise, odor, smoke, dust, airborne debris, or other objectionable impacts which might be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of surrounding areas.

(Code 1993, § 27-41)

The CP Corporate Park District is primarily intended to accommodate office, warehouse, research and development, assembly uses on large sites in a planned, campus-like setting compatible with adjacent residential uses. The district also contains retail and service uses which customarily locate within planned employment centers.

(Code 1993, § 27-42.1; Ord. No. 04-1, § 1, 1-12-2004)

The AP Airport District is primarily designed to accommodate a compatible mix of airport facilities and agricultural uses.

(Code 1993, § 27-42)

The chapter shall in no way regulate, restrict, prohibit or otherwise deter any bona fide farm and its related uses within the extraterritorial jurisdiction; except that in case of conversion of the uses to nonagricultural or non-farm purposes, a zoning certificate shall be procured, and the new use must comply with all regulations for the district in which it is situated. Within the corporate limits, vegetative crop production shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 21-3, § 1(Att.), 6-14-2021)

(a)

The following uses shall be allowed only within the respective zoning districts as specified within this subsection:

(1)

Permitted uses, as specified on the table of uses, are indicated by the letter "P."

(2)

Special uses, as specified on the table of uses, are indicated by the letter "S." Special use standards are included in article V of this chapter, pertaining to standards and criteria for special uses.

(3)

Permitted uses, subject to developmental standards (see section 40-149), as specified on the table of uses, are indicated by the letter "D."

TABLE OF USES