West Liberty City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1141
Districts Established.
1141.01 INTENT.
The following zoning districts are hereby established for the Village. For the interpretation of this Zoning Ordinance, the zoning districts have been formulated to realize the general purposes as set forth in the preamble of this Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the specific purpose of each zoning district shall be as stated.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.02 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1).
The purpose of the R-1 District is to permit the establishment of low density single-family dwellings not to exceed four dwelling units per gross acre if a central sewerage system is available. Specific permitted and conditional uses and minimum requirements are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.03 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2).
The purpose of the R-2 District is to permit the establishment of medium density single-family dwellings not to exceed eight dwelling units per gross acre if a central sewerage system is available. Also, this classification more closely resembles the existing density pattern within the older developed sections of the village. This district is also designed to permit multi-family dwellings as a conditional use and the conversion of large older houses as a conditional use in the older established neighborhoods. Specific permitted uses and conditional uses and minimum requirements are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.04 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3).
The purpose of the R-3 District is to permit the establishment of high density multi-family dwellings not to exceed sixteen dwelling units per gross acre if a central sewerage system is available. Specific permitted and conditional uses and minimum requirements are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.05 SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-1).
The purpose of the service business district is to provide land for sales, service and repair establishments which require highway orientation or large tracts of land not normally available in central and local business districts; do not contribute to the design of a unified business center; depend on drive-in business, and require a location along or near major thoroughfares and intersections. Specific permitted and conditional uses are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.06 LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-2).
The purpose of the local business district is to provide land for retail and service establishments offering convenience-type goods and services. Specific permitted and conditional uses are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.07 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (B-3).
The purpose of the central business district is to provide land for retail, service, office, institutional, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities that are fully compatible in an intensely developed or developing commercial center and for a logical expansion of the compacted core. Specific permitted uses and conditional uses are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations. (Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.08 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (M-1).
The purpose of the light manufacturing district is to provide land for manufacturing or industrial establishments which are clean, quiet and free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke or glare; operate mostly within enclosed structures; and generate little industrial traffics. Specific permitted and conditional uses are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations. (Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)
1141.09 HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (M-2).
The purpose of the heavy manufacturing district is to provide land for major manufacturing, processing, warehousing, etc. which require large sites, extensive community services and facilities, have open storage and service areas; generate heavy traffic; and create no nuisance discernable beyond the district boundary to any great extent. Specific permitted and conditional uses are listed on the Official Schedule of District Regulations.
(Ord. 553. Passed 1-24-94.)