This chapter, including the zoning map made a part hereof, shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the Zion Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 1.1, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 96-0-41, § 1, 6-4-96)

This chapter is adopted for the following purposes:

(1)

To promote the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the citizens of the city.

(2)

To conserve the values of property throughout the city and to protect the character and stability of residential, business and industrial areas.

(3)

To promote orderly and beneficial development in furtherance of the comprehensive plan for the development of the city.

(4)

To provide adequate light, air, privacy and convenience of access to property.

(5)

To lessen or avoid congestion in the public streets and highways in the city and surrounding areas.

(6)

To regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence and other uses, and to regulate and restrict the intensity of such uses.

(7)

To divide the city into districts of such number, shape, area and of such different classes, according to the use of land and buildings and the intensity of such use, as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(8)

To prohibit locations and uses of buildings or structures and uses of land that are incompatible with the type of development planned for specified zoning districts in the city.

(9)

To prevent additions to and alterations or remodeling of existing buildings or structures in such a way as to avoid the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed hereunder.

(10)

To protect against fire, explosion, noxious fumes and other dangers.

(11)

To fix reasonable standards to which buildings and structures shall conform.

(12)

To define and limit the powers and duties of administrative officers and bodies as provided herein.

(13)

To prescribe penalties for the violation of and methods for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter or any amendment hereto.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, § 2.1, 4-6-65)

(a)

New structures. All structures erected after April 6, 1965, shall comply with all of the regulations of this chapter. Any structure moved from one site to another site after that date shall be considered to be a structure erected thereafter. Any structure rebuilt after its destruction to the extent of more than 50 percent of the current replacement cost of the entire structure (exclusive of its foundation) shall be considered to be a new structure erected thereafter.

(b)

New uses of old structures. If a use of any structure is changed to another use after April 6, 1965, then the new use must comply with the use regulations and all general standards (except offstreet parking requirements) of this chapter, but the mere establishment of the new use does not require the existing structure to conform to the bulk regulations of this chapter.

(c)

Remodeling. If any structure is remodeled after April 6, 1965:

(1)

The entire structure as remodeled shall comply with the use regulations and all general standards (except offstreet parking requirements) of this chapter.

(2)

Any alterations of, enlargements of or additions to the structure shall comply with the bulk regulations of this chapter.

(3)

The offstreet parking facilities shall not be reduced below (or if already less than shall not be further reduced below) the requirements applicable to a similar new structure or use.

(d)

Uses of open land. If any use of open land is established after April 6, 1965, or if any use of open land is thereafter changed to another use, such new use shall comply with all of the regulations of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, art. III, 4-6-65)

(a)

Establishment of districts. The city is hereby divided into 15 zoning districts, described generally as follows:

(1)

R-30 residential district. A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density of not less than 30,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(2)

R-16 residential district. A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density of not less than 16,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(3)

R-13 residential district. A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density of not less than 13,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(4)

R-10 residential district. A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density of not less than 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(5)

R-8 residential district. A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density of not less than 8,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(6)

R-5 residential district. A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density of not less than 8,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(7)

R-4 residential district. A district designed for two-family dwellings at a density of not less than 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit. Single family homes are permitted on lots having a minimum of 8,000 square feet of area.

(8)

R-2 residential district. A district designed for multi-family dwellings at a density of not less than 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(9)

R rural district. In addition to the above-listed single-family zones, an R rural zone is established. The purpose of this category is to encourage agriculture and related activities as the principal land use. A five-acre minimum lot size is required. A maximum of one dwelling unit is allowed.

(10)

L-B local business district. A district designed to permit small areas of convenience shopping facilities near residential neighborhoods.

(11)

C-B central business district. A district designed to permit only those retail and service uses which are compatible with the central business district of the city.

(12)

H-B highway business district. A district designed to permit those highway business uses which are compatible with the existing character of a busy commercial street such as Sheridan Road.

(13)

L-M light manufacturing district. A district designed to permit light manufacturing uses which meet the performance standards of this chapter.

(14)

G-I general industrial district. A district designed to permit industrial uses which meet the performance standards of this chapter.

(15)

E-H elderly housing district. A special use classification in the R, L-B, H-B and C-B zoning districts for two or more one and two bedroom dwelling units designed for and occupied by persons age 60 and over provided the special use is found to conform with the following standards and conditions:

a.

The number of two bedroom dwelling units in a single building or complex shall not exceed 25 percent of the total number of units.

b.

All dwelling units shall be accessible from a common interior foyer.

c.

The location of the building or complex shall be determined, by the city, to be uniquely suited for the needs of elderly residents.

d.

The special use shall conform with the lot size, density and bulk standards of the R-2 residential zoning district.

e.

The special use shall be considered in accordance with the standards and procedures prescribed in Section 102-236 of the Zoning Ordinance.

(16)

P public parks and open space. A district designed to designate those lands that have been dedicated for outdoor recreation and open space.

(b)

Map.

(1)

The boundaries of the districts listed in subsection (a) of this section are as indicated on the zoning map of the city, a copy of which is on file in the office of the director of planning and zoning in the city hall and is identified on its face as a part of this chapter, and the zoning map, with all notations, references, and other matters thereon, is as much a part of this chapter as if such notations, references and other matters were specifically set forth herein.

(2)

It is the intent of the city council that the entire area of the city, including all land and water areas, rivers, streets, alleys and railroad and other rights-of-way, be included in the districts established by this chapter. If any area within the city is not shown on the city zoning map as being included in any district, it shall be deemed to be in the R-8 residential district.

(c)

Boundaries. If uncertainties exist with respect to the intended boundaries of the various districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where the designation of a boundary line on the zoning map coincides with the location of a street or alley, the centerline of such street or alley shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.

(2)

Where the district boundaries do not coincide with the location of streets or alleys, but do coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries of such district.

(3)

Where the district boundaries do not coincide with the location of streets, alleys or lot lines, the district boundaries shall be as indicated on the zoning map.

(Ord. No. 65-0-18, art. IV, 4-6-65; Ord. No. 80-0-17, § 1, 5-6-80; Ord. No. 81-0-3, § 1, 1-6-81; Ord. No. 81-0-63, § 1, 9-15-81; Ord. No. 83-0-5, § 1, 1-18-83; Ord. No. 93-0-75, § I, 12-6-93; Ord. No. 94-0-100, § I, 12-5-94; Ord. No. 95-0-85, § I, 11-21-95; Ord. No. 96-0-41, § 2, 6-4-96)