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§301.11."R-1" Single Family Residential District. The "R-1" District is
established to provide for single-family residential uses and areas where similar residential
development seems likely to occur.
A. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures of land listed in this
Section shall be permitted in the "R-1" District.
1. Single-family dwellings.
2. Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship; provided that
all principal buildings be set back a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet from
all property lines.
3. Public and parochial schools, elementary and secondary, and other
educational institutions having established current curriculum the same as
ordinarily given in the Waukee public school system, but excluding
boarding schools, nursery schools, and child care centers; provided that all
principal buildings be set back a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet from all
property lines. Museums, libraries, parks and playgrounds, community
center, and similar uses operated by the City of Waukee.
4. Golf courses, country clubs, tennis courts and similar recreational uses,
provided that any such use not be operated primarily for commercial gain.
5. Family homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 414.22, Code of
Iowa.
6. Elder family homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 414.29 and
Chapter 135K, Code of Iowa.
B. Permitted Accessory Uses.
1. Private plant nurseries and greenhouses not to exceed two hundred forty
(240) square feet and not involving retail or wholesale sales.
2. Private swimming pools when enclosed with a non-climbable fence at
least forty-two (42) inches in height or any enclosure designed for wading
or swimming which shall be deemed to be a swimming pool if it is capable
of holding 18 inches depth of water.
3. Uses of land or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to one of
the permitted principal uses, unless otherwise excluded.
4. Private garage or carport.
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5. Home occupations as permitted in and as limited by Section 301.8(I).
6. Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings
shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction
work.
7. Temporary use of a dwelling structure within a new subdivision as a job office
and real estate office for the subject subdivision, which use shall terminate
upon completion or abandonment of the project.
8. Use of a temporary building within a newly platted subdivision with a
minimum final plat size of ten (10) acres as a real estate office subject to
approval of a temporary site plan. A temporary building permitted to exist
shall be subject to the following minimum standards and requirements:
a.Temporary building shall be designed to be compatible with a
residential neighborhood including, but not limited to, the use of
pitched roof elements and exterior building materials customarily used
in residential development which may include stone, brick, vinyl or
wood lap siding. Skirting shall be provided around the base of the
temporary building to match the exterior building materials provided on
the building structure. Metal skirting shall not be considered an
acceptable material for purposes of meeting the requirements of this
Section.
b.Temporary building shall meet all building setback requirements of the
applicable zoning district.
c.On-site parking areas constructed for use by visitors to the temporary
building shall be constructed of asphalt or concrete but shall not be
required to provide concrete curb and gutter.
d.A minimum of twenty (20) percent open space shall be provided on the
site. A minimum of one (1) tree and six (6) shrubs shall be provided
per every fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet of required open space.
e.Temporary building shall not be permitted to be constructed within any
Planned Development Overlay District that has an underlying
commercial zoning classification.
f.Temporary building shall meet all minimum requirements of the
building code as adopted by the City of Waukee.
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g.Any proposed signage shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter
305: Sign Ordinance of the City of Waukee.
h.The use of the site for a temporary building shall be allowed for one 91)
year. Prior to expiration of the temporary site plan, the applicant shall
be allowed to request approval of a one (1) year extension of the
temporary site plan, but in no event should the extension be granted if
the granting of the same would no longer be consistent with the
surrounding built environment, Chapter 304: Site Plan Requirements
and Paragraph 8 of this Section.
i.A cash deposit or surety bond shall be provided in a form approved by
the Director of Planning in an amount sufficient to guarantee to the City
the removal of the temporary building and restoration of the site within
sixty (60) days after the temporary building site plan has expired. If
after sixty (60) days, no action has been taken to restore the site or
premises, the City may take action to restore the site by utilizing the
bond or monies deposited or other methods at its disposal.
June 4, 2007 – Ordinance 2602
9. Parabolic or dish type antennas larger than eighteen (18) inches in diameter
shall be placed in the rear yard and must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from all
property lines and shall not be larger than eight (8) feet in diameter if of opaque
construction or ten (10) feet in diameter if of wire or mesh construction. All
such parabolic or dish type antennas shall be mounted at ground level. The
erection and construction of a parabolic or dish type antenna shall require
obtaining a building permit from the administrative official prior to the
commencement of any work.
10. Solar collectors mounted on the ground in the rear yard or attached to the
principal building facing the front, side or rear yard at a height no greater than
the peak of the roof of the principal structure. The mounting of solar collectors
shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code. If required,
solar access easements may be obtained from adjoining property owners in
accordance with State statutes.
C. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to
the modifications contained in Section 301.25.
1. Lot Area: 10,000 square feet for each dwelling plus its
accessory building. Where public sewer facilities
are not available, not less than twenty thousand
(20,000) square feet.
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2. Minimum Floor 1,050 square feet for single story dwelling; If building
Area: is two or more stories, minimum square footage shall be
1,400 square feet with a minimum first floor square
footage of 700 square feet. If a building is a split level,
each level shall be a minimum of 400 square feet. If
building is a split foyer, the square footage shall be a
minimum of 1,050 square feet per story.
June 22, 2009 – Ordinance 2649
3. Lot Width: 80 feet; 100 feet where public sewer is not available.
Corner lots shall be 10 feet wider.
4. Front Yard: 30 feet; when fronting on the right-of-way of a major
thoroughfare shown on the Official Major Street Plan,
the front yard shall be measured from the proposed
right-of-way line.
5. Side Yards: A total of 15 feet; one side may be reduced to not
less than 7 feet; 15 feet for any other principal
building.
6. Rear Yards: Dwelling - 30 feet. Any other principal building
40 feet.
7. Maximum Height: Principal Building - 40 feet, Accessory Building -
14 feet, except that radio communication towers
constructed in compliance with §221.1 of the
Waukee Municipal Code may not exceed 45 feet
in height.
8. Maximum Number Principal Building - 3 stories. Accessory
of Stories: building - 1 story.
D. Minimum Width Regulation. The minimum dimension of the main body of the
principal building shall not be less than twenty-four (24) feet.
E. Perimeter Foundation Requirement. A permanent perimeter foundation, meeting
Waukee Building Code standards, shall be required for all principal buildings.
F. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 301.27.
G. Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 304 of the Municipal Code.