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Home My WebLink About2021-06-30-169.01-169.04_Zoning Regulations, District Regulations_GeneralCHAPTER 169 ZONING REGULATIONS DISTRICT REGULATIONS 169.01 Districts Established 169.17 C-2 Downtown Village District 169.02 Official Zoning Map 169.18 C-4 Office Park Commercial District 169.03 Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries 169.19 K-MF-Row House Kettlestone Multi-Family Row 169.04 Application of District Regulations House District 169.05 A-1 Agricultural District 169.20 K-MF-Stacked Med Kettlestone Multi-Family 169.06 AR Single-Family Acreage District Stacked Medium District 169.07 R-1 Single-Family Residential District 169.21 K-MF-Stacked High Kettlestone Multi-Family 169.08 R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential District Stacked High District 169.09 R-3 Rental Multi-Family Residential District 169.22 K-MU Kettlestone Mixed Use District 169.10 R-3A Owner-Occupied Multi-Family Residential 169.23 K-RN Kettlestone Retail Neighborhood District District 169.24 K-RC Kettlestone Retail Community District 169.11 R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District 169.25 K-RR Kettlestone Retail Regional District 169.12 R-5 Planned Unit Development District 169.26 K-OF Kettlestone Office District 169.13 R-6 Mobile Home Residential District 169.27 M-1 Light Industrial District 169.14 C-1 Community and Highway Service 169.28 M-1A Limited Industrial District Commercial District 169.29 M-2 Heavy Industrial District 169.15 C-1A Neighborhood Commercial District 169.30 PD Planned Development District 169.16 C-1B Large Scale Commercial District 169.31 COS Conservation and Open Space District 169.01 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED. For the purpose of these zoning regulations, the following classes of districts are hereby established within the City, as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of these zoning regulations: A-1 Agricultural District AR Single-Family Acreage District R-1 Single-Family Residential District R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential District R-3 Rental Multi-Family Residential District R-3A Owner-Occupied Multi-Family Residential District R-4 Row Dwelling and Townhome Dwelling District R-5 Planned Unit Development District R-6 Mobile Home Residential District C-1 Community and Highway Service Commercial District C-1A Neighborhood Commercial District C-1B Large Scale Commercial District C-2 Downtown Village District C-4 Office Park Commercial District K-MF-Row House Kettlestone Multi-Family Row House K-MF-Stacked Med Kettlestone Multi-Family Stacked Medium K-MF-Stacked High Kettlestone Multi-Family Stacked High K-MU Kettlestone Mixed-Use K-RN Kettlestone Retail Neighborhood K-RC Kettlestone Retail Community K-RR Kettlestone Retail Regional K-OF Kettlestone Retail Office M-1 Light Industrial District M-1A Limited Industrial District M-2 Heavy Industrial District COS Conservation and Open Space District CHAPTER 169 ZONING REGULATIONS DISTRICT REGULATIONS PD-1 Planned Development District (Overlay) 169.02 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. 1.The Official Zoning Map is identified by the signature of the Mayor, attested by the City Clerk, under the following words: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Chapter 169 of the Code of Ordinances of the City.” If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 414, Code of Iowa, changes are made in district boundaries or other matter portrayed in the Official Zoning Map, copies of such changes shall be filed with the Official Zoning Map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Council. 2.Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning Map which may from time to time be made or published, the Official Zoning Map, together with amending ordinances, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the City. (See EDITOR’S NOTE at the end of this chapter for ordinances amending the zoning map.) 3.In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of use, the City Council may by resolution adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original zoning ordinance or any subsequent amendment thereof. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Clerk, under the following words: “This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced) by the City of Waukee, Iowa.” 169.03 RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. In cases where the exact location of a district boundary is not clear as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall be used in determining the location of said district boundary: 1.Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines. 2.Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lines shall be construed as following such lot lines. 3.Boundaries indicated as approximately following corporate limits shall be construed as following corporate limits. 4.Boundaries indicated as approximately following section lines, quarter section lines, or quarter quarter section lines shall be construed as following such lines. 5.Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks. 6.Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines. 7.Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections 1 through 6 of this section shall be so construed. Distances not CHAPTER 169 ZONING REGULATIONS DISTRICT REGULATIONS specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map. 8. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in other circumstances not covered by subsections 1 through 6 of this section, the Board of Adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries. 169.04 APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. The regulations set forth by these zoning regulations within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind or structure or land, and particularly, except as hereinafter provided. 1. Compliance with District Regulations. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located. 2. Compliance with Certain Specifications. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered: A.To have a greater height; B.To accommodate or house a greater number of families; C.To occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or D.To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required; or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of these zoning regulations. 3. Yards and Open Spaces. A.No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with these zoning regulations shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building. B.No yard or lot existing at the time of the effective date hereof shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date hereof shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by these zoning regulations. CHAPTER 169 ZONING REGULATIONS DISTRICT REGULATIONS [The next page is 1303]