Zoning can be one of the most effective tools for controlling land use and protecting the residents of the City. Zoning is designed to promote a predictable development pattern while balancing the rights of private property owners in doing with their property what they desire, as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others.
| TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION Chapter 1 - Official City Code1.1.1 Title 1.1.2 Acceptance 1.1.3 Amendments 1.1.4 Alterations 1.1.5 Incorporation of StatutesChapter 2 - Saving Clause1.2.1 Repeal of General Ordinances 1.2.2 Public Ways and Public Utility Ordinances 1.2.3 Court Proceedings 1.2.4 Severability ClauseChapter 3 - Definitions1.3.1 Construction of Words 1.3.2 General Definitions 1.3.3 CatchlinesChapter 4 - General Penalty1.4.1 Violations 1.4.2 FinesChapter 5 - Mayor and City Council1.5.1 Eligibility and Residency Requirements 1.5.2 Membership; Terms 1.5.3 Mayor as Member of City Council 1.5.4 Municipal Administration 1.5.5 Meetings; Rules of Procedure and Order 1.5.6 Electronic Meetings 1.5.7 Ordinances and Resolutions; ProceduresChapter 6 - Officers and Employees1.6.1 Creating Offices; Filling Vacancies 1.6.2 Compensation 1.6.3 Bond Requirements 1.6.4 Oaths 1.6.5 Official Neglect and Misconduct 1.6.6 City Recorder, Deputy Recorder & City Treasurer 1.6.7 City Attorney DutiesChapter 7 - Elections1.7.1 Conduct 1.7.2 Primary Election; When RequiredArticle A - Campaign Finance DisclosureChapter 8 - Administrative Hearings1.8.1 Request for Hearing 1.8.2 Form of Request 1.8.3 Procedure 1.8.4 Not Additional RemedyChapter 9 - Purchasing System1.9.1 Definitions 1.9.2 Administration 1.9.3 Open Market Procedure 1.9.4 Competitive Bidding Requirements 1.9.5 Lowest Responsible Bidder 1.9.6 Appeals and Remedies 1.9.7 Exemptions to Competitive Bidding Requirements 1.9.8 Interlocal Agreement in Letting of Contract for Commodities or ServicesTITLE 2 - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONSChapter 1 - Planning Commission2.1.1 Established; Membership 2.1.2 Terms of Office 2.1.3 Organization 2.1.4 Duties and PowersChapter 2 - Historic Preservation Commission2.2.1 Purpose and Intent 2.2.2 Commission Established 2.2.3 Duties of CommissionTITLE 3 - BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONSChapter 1 - Business License Provisions3.1.1 Definitions 3.1.2 License Assessor and Collector 3.1.3 Business License Required; Penalty 3.1.4 Fee for License 3.1.5 Payment Date 3.1.6 Certificate of License 3.1.7 Transfer of License Prohibited 3.1.8 Each Business Separate; Branch Establishments 3.1.9 Joint Business Licenses 3.1.10 Reciprocal Recognition; Delivery of Goods 3.1.11 Exemptions to License 3.1.12 Revocation or Denial of LicenseChapter 2 - Alcoholic Beverages3.2.1 Definitions 3.2.2 License Required 3.2.3 Classifications of Licenses 3.2.4 Application for License 3.2.5 Qualifications of Licensee 3.2.6 Fee for License 3.2.7 Bond Required 3.2.8 Department of Health Permit 3.2.9 Transfer of License 3.2.10 Inspection of premises 3.2.11 Restrictions 3.2.12 Renewal of License 3.2.13 Suspension or Revocation of License 3.2.14 PenaltyChapter 3 - TaxesArticle A. Sales and Use Tax Article B. Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax Article C. Municipal Telecommunications License TaxChapter 4 - Solicitors, Canvassers, Peddlers and Itinerant Merchants3.4.1 Definitions 3.4.2 License Required 3.4.3 Application for License 3.4.4 Fees 3.4.5 Expiration of License 3.4.6 Revocation of License 3.4.7 Appeal 3.4.8 Additional Requirements 3.4.9 ExceptionsChapter 5 - Sexually Oriented BusinessesArticle A. General Provisions; Purposes Article B. Location Regulations Article C. Licensing Provisions Article D. Additional Building Regulations Article E. Employee RegulationsTITLE 4 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETYChapter 1 - Fire Department4.1.1 Established 4.1.2 Fire Chief Position Created 4.1.3 Powers and Duties of Fire Chief 4.1.4 Responsibilities, Rights and RestrictionsChapter 2 - Nuisances and Weed Control4.2.1 Definitions 4.2.2 Declaration of Nuisance 4.2.3 Toilet or Sewer Facilities 4.2.4 Restrictions on Blocking Water 4.2.5 Weeds and Deleterious Objects 4.2.6 Nuisances on Property 4.2.7 Abatement Procedure 4.2.8 Penalty for Failure to ComplyChapter 3 - Garbage and Refuse4.3.1 Definitions 4.3.2 Disposal of Community Waste 4.3.3 Collection of Garbage 4.3.4 Service Charge 4.3.5 Method of Payment 4.3.6 Containers 4.3.7 Time and Place of Pick Up 4.3.8 Rules, Regulations and RequirementsChapter 4 - Litter; Handbills4.4.1 Definitions 4.4.2 Handbills and Posters; Restricted Activity 4.4.3 Litter Regulations 4.4.4 Handbill RegulationsTITLE 5 - POLICE REGULATIONSChapter 1 - Animal Control5.1.1 Definitions 5.1.2 Department and Officials 5.1.3 Animal Shelter 5.1.4 Licensing of Dogs 5.1.5 Revocation of License 5.1.6 Regulatory Permits for Pet Shops, Veterinary Clinics or Hospitals 5.1.7 Sportsman Permit 5.1.8 Prohibited Acts and Activities 5.1.9 Sale of Animals 5.1.10 Dogs Attacking Persons and Animals 5.1.11 Fierce, Dangerous or Vicious Animals 5.1.12 Nuisance Animals 5.1.13 Wild Animals 5.1.14 Rabies and Rabid Animals 5.1.15 Bites; Duty to Report 5.1.16 Impounding 5.1.17 Court Order Procedure 5.1.18 Penalty 5.1.19 Livestock Running at LargeChapter 2 - Crimes and Offenses5.2.1 Criminal Code Adopted by Reference 5.2.2 Noise 5.2.3 Loudspeakers 5.2.4 Discharge of Weapons 5.2.5 Loitering on or Near Public School Property 5.2.6 Prohibitions Concerning Synthetic CannabinoidsChapter 3 - Minors5.3.1 CurfewTITLE 6 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFICChapter 1 - Traffic Code; General Provisions6.1.1 Traffic Code Adopted by Reference 6.1.2 Speed Limits 6.1.3 Parking Regulations 6.1.4 Road Weight Limitations and Truck Routes 6.1.5 Tracked Vehicles 6.1.6 PenaltyChapter 2 - Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)6.2.1 Definitions 6.2.2 Specific Regulations for Operation of OHVS Within City Boundaries 6.2.3 Designation of Off-Highway Vehicle Routes 6.2.4 Penalty TITLE 7 - PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTYChapter 1 - Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways7.1.1 Department of Streets 7.1.2 Removal of Snow 7.1.3 Obstructions in Public Ways 7.1.4 Discharge of Water 7.1.5 Sidewalk Regulations 7.1.6 Street WidthsChapter 2 - Street and Sidewalk Construction 7.2.1 Permit Required; Inspection 7.2.2 Conform to Established Specifications 7.2.3 Changing Existing Construction 7.2.4 Building Materials in Street; Permit 7.2.5 Mixing Concrete on Pavd Streets or Sidewalks; Permit 7.2.6 Overflowing of Water 7.2.7 Irrigation Ditches 7.2.8 Removal of Sod or EarthChapter 3 - Excavations7.3.1 Permit Requirements 7.3.2 Bond Required 7.3.3 Subject and Excluded Excavations 7.3.4 Standards 7.3.5 Protection of Public; Barricades 7.3.6 Relocation and Protection of Utilities 7.3.7 Revocation or Refusal of Permit 7.3.8 Exception in EmergencyChapter 4 - Municipal Property; Use, Control and Disposition7.4.1 Use and Control 7.4.2 Disposal of Parcels of Real PropertyChapter 5 - Cemeteries7.5.1 City Cemeteries 7.5.2 Definitions 7.5.3 Applicability 7.5.4 Burials 7.5.5 Fees and Charges 7.5.6 Lot Sales 7.5.7 Indigents 7.5.8 Rules and Regulations 7.5.9 Care and Maintenance, Right to Enter 7.5.10 Unlawful Acts | TITLE 8 - WATER AND SEWERChapter 1 - Water Use and Service8.1.1 Water Department 8.1.2 Applications for Connection, Service 8.1.3 Fees 8.1.4 Statement of Charges; Delinquency 8.1.5 Discontinuance of Service Request by Customer 8.1.6 Use Without Payment Prohibited 8.1.7 Use Without Authority; Restrictions 8.1.8 Installation of Water Lines 8.1.9 Pipe Requirements 8.1.10 Water Mains Extended 8.1.11 Sprinkling Vehicles 8.1.12 Right of Entry 8.1.13 Motors and Certain Machinery Restricted 8.1.14 Fire Hydrants 8.1.15 Scarcity of Water 8.1.16 Excessive Use of Sprinklers 8.1.17 Waste of Water 8.1.18 Water Meters 8.1.19 Service Outside City 8.1.20 Nonliability for DamagesChapter 2 - Sewer Service Regulations8.2.1 Sewer Department 8.2.2 Use of System Mandatory 8.2.2 Use of System Mandatory 8.2.3 Application for Service 8.2.4 Fees 8.2.5 Statement of Charges; Delinquency 8.2.6 Installation and Connection to System 8.2.7 Pipe Requirements 8.2.8 Access by Department 8.2.9 Prohibited Uses; Regulations 8.2.10 Sewer Line ExtensionsChapter 3 - Cross Connection Control8.3.1 Definitions 8.3.2 Purpose 8.3.3 Policy 8.3.4 Requirements 8.3.5 Responsibility of Purveyor 8.3.6 Responsibility of Consumer 8.3.7 Responsibility of Plumbing Official 8.3.8 Responsibility of Certified Backflow Technician, Surveyor, or Repair Person 8.3.9 Violations/PenaltiesTITLE 9 - BUILDING REGULATIONSChapter 1 - Building Codes9.1.1 Purpose and Intent 9.1.2 Codes Adopted 9.1.3 Successor CodesChapter 2 - Fire Suppression Service Fee9.2.1 Purpose 9.2.2 Administration 9.2.3 Fee Schedule 9.2.4 Payment Due and Delinquency 9.2.5 False Alarms 9.2.6 Appeals to City CouncilChapter 3 - Fallout Shelters9.3.1 Defined 9.3.2 Exemption From Building Code Requirements 9.3.3 Administrative Application of Building Code 9.3.4 Design 9.3.5 ConstructionChapter 4 - Manufactured Housing and Recreational Coaches9.4.1 Title 9.4.2 Interpretation and Purpose 9.4.3 Intent 9.4.4 Definitions 9.4.5 Location 9.4.6 Approval 9.4.7 Application for Permit 9.4.8 Standards and Requirements 9.4.9 Inspection 9.4.10 Nonconforming Units 9.4.11 Premises Maintained 9.4.12 Utilities Underground 9.4.13 Guarantees 9.4.14 Compliance with Other Regulations 9.4.15 Penalty Chapter 5 - Accessory Dwelling Units9.5.1 Purpose 9.5.2 Definitions 9.5.3 Requirements 9.5.4 Standards TITLE 10 ZONING REGULATIONSChapter 1 - General Provisions10.1.1 Title 10.1.2 Purpose 10.1.3 Declaration 10.1.4 Effect Upon Previous Ordinance and Maps 10.1.5 Interpretation 10.1.6 Amendments 10.1.7 Issuance of Permits and Licenses; Conformance Required 10.1.8 Permits Issued Prior to Passage or Amendment 10.1.9 AnnexationsChapter 2 - Definitions10.2.1 DefinitionsChapter 3 - Enforcement and Administration10.3.1 Building Inspector 10.3.2 Permits Required 10.3.3 Conflicts 10.3.4 Violations; Responsibility 10.3.5 PenaltyChapter 4 - Board of Adjustment10.4.1 Created; Organization 10.4.2 Powers of Board 10.4.3 Interpretation of Map 10.4.4 Conditions or Requirements May be Imposed 10.4.5 Decision Authority of Board 10.4.6 Authority Limited 10.4.7 Vote Necessary 10.4.8 Application to Appear Before Board 10.4.9 Recourse from Board DecisionChapter 5 - Establishment of Zones10.5.1 Zones Established 10.5.2 Location of Zones 10.5.3 Boundaries of Zones 10.5.4 Regulations Within ZonesChapter 6 - Residential ZonesArticle A. R Residential ZoneChapter 7 - Residential-Agricultural ZonesArticle A. RA-1 Residential-Agricultural Zone Article B. RA Residential-Agricultural ZoneChapter 8 - Commercial ZonesArticle A. C-1 Commercial Zone Article B. C-2 Commercial ZoneChapter 9 - Industrial ZonesArticle A. I-1 Industrial ZoneChapter 10 - FP Floodplain Zone10.10.1 Objectives and Characteristics 10.10.2 Uses Permitted 10.10.3 Area, Width, Location, Height and Size RequirementsChapter 11 - Supplementary Regulations10.11.1 Effect of Supplementary Regulations 10.11.2 Yard Space for One Building Only 10.11.3 Every Dwelling to be on a Lot 10.11.4 Sale or Lease of Required Space 10.11.5 Sale of Lots Below Minimum Space Requirements Prohibited 10.11.6 Yards Unobstructed; Exceptions 10.11.7 Storage of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zone Prohibited 10.11.8 Additional Height Allowed for Public Buildings 10.11.9 Minimum Height of Main Building 10.11.10 Maximum Height of Accessory Building 10.11.11 Clear View of Intersecting Streets 10.11.12 Effects of Street Plan 10.11.13 Dwelling Sites to Have Frontage on Deeded Street 10.11.14 Exceptions to Front and Side Setback Requirements 10.11.15 Flood Channel and Watercourse 10.11.16 Swimming Pools 10.11.17 Concessions in Public Parks and Playgrounds 10.11.18 Illegal Uses 10.11.19 Prohibited Uses 10.11.20 State Health Department Approval Req’d for Rest Homes and Similar Uses 10.11.21 Off Street Truck Loading Space and Off-Street Parking 10.11.22 Motor Vehicle Access 10.11.23 Planned Unit Development 10.11.24Moving Buildings 10.11.25 MeasurementsChapter 12 - Nonconformities10.12.1 Nonconforming Uses 10.12.2 Nonconforming Lots of RecordChapter 13 - Manufactured Housing10.13.1 Permitted; Conditions 10.13.2 RegulationsChapter 14 - Signs10.14.1 Definitions 10.14.2 Prohibited Signs 10.14.3 Protection of First Amendment Rights 10.14.4 Advertising Obscene Material 10.14.5 Types of Signage 10.14.6 Violations 10.14.7 Exceptions 10.14.8 Conflict Chapter 15 15.1.1 Purpose 15.1.2 Findings 15.1.3 Applicability 15.1.4 Definitions 15.1.5 Airport Height Limitation Zones TITLE 11 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONSChapter 1 - General Provisions11.1.1 Purpose and Intent 11.1.2 Definitions 11.1.3 Variances and Exceptions 11.1.4 Time Limit for Review and Action 11.1.5 Enforcement and Responsibility 11.1.6 PenaltyChapter 2 - Single Tract Land Approval11.2.1 Single Tract of Land Approval ProcedureChapter 3 - Preliminary Plat11.3.1 Preliminary Consultation 11.3.2 Plat Requirements Summary 11.3.3 Submission of Plat 11.3.4 Application Fee 11.3.5 Plat Requirements 11.3.6 Staff Review 11.3.7 Approval 11.3.8 Time Limitation of Approval 11.3.9 Land to Remain UndisturbedChapter 4 - Final Plat11.4.1 Tentative Final Plat Required 11.4.2 Final Plat Required 11.4.3 Plat Requirements 11.4.4 Amended Plats 11.4.5 Approvals 11.4.6 Exceptions to Final Plat Requirements 11.4.7 Minor Subdivisions 11.4.8 condominium ProjectsChapter 5 - Subdivision Standards11.5.1 Relation to Adjoining Street System 11.5.2 Major and Collector Streets 11.5.3 Blocks 11.5.4 Lots 11.5.5 Parks, Schools and Other Public Places 11.5.6 Cluster Subdivisions; Special ProvisionsChapter 6 - Subdivision Improvements Required11.6.1 Applicability 11.6.2 Required Improvements 11.6.3 Guarantee of Improvements 11.6.4 Emergency Repairs; Shared Savings Account 11.6.5 Technical Specifications and Standard DrawingsTITLE 12 FLOOD CONTROLChapter 1 - Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Objectives12.1.1 Statutory Authorization 12.1.2 Findings of Fact 12.1.3 Statement of Purpose 12.1.4 Methods of Reducing Flood LossesChapter 2 - Definitions12.2.1 DefinitionsChapter 3 - General Provisions12.3.1 Lands Applicable 12.3.2 Basis for Establishing Areas of Special Flood Hazard 12.3.3 Compliance 12.3.4 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions 12.3.5 Interpretation 12.3.6 Warning and Disclaimer of LiabilityChapter 4 - Administration; Permit Requirements12.4.1 Establishment of Development Permit 12.4.2 Designation of Building Inspector 12.4.3 Duties and Responsibilities of Building Inspector 12.4.4 Variance ProcedureChapter 5 - Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction12.5.1 General Standards 12.5.2 Specific Standards 12.5.3 Floodways |