HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-03-Ordinance 2572_R-2 Zoning District, Uses and SubdivisionORDINANCE NO.2572
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 301,ZONING ORDINANCE,CITY OF
WAUKEE,IOWA,BY AMENDING SECTION 301.12 "R-2"ONE AND TWO FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BY REPEALING SAID SECTION AND ENACTING IN
LIEU THEREOF PROVISIONS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL USES AND THE AREAS WHERE SIMILAR RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT SEEMS LIKELY TO OCCUR,INCLUDING THE DIVISION OF A
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING INTO SEPARATE LOTS FOR
INDIVIDUAL OWNERSIDP
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Waukee:
Section 1:Chapter 301,Zoning Ordinance,City of Waukee Municipal Code,Section
301.12 should be and the same is hereby repealed and enacted in lieu thereof is as follows:
§301.12."R-2"Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District.The "R-2"
District is established to provide for single-family and two-family residential uses and
areas where similar residential development seems likely to occur.
A.Principal Permitted Uses.Only the use of structures or land listed in this Section
shall be permitted in the "R-2"District.
I.Any use permitted in and as limited in the "R-I"District.
2.Two-family dwellings.
3.Alterations and conversions of single-family dwellings into two-family
dwellings in accordance with the lot area,frontage and yard requirements set
forth in this Section.
4.Nursing,convalescent,and retirement homes.
5.Child care centers and nursery schools.
B.Permitted Accessory Uses.
1.Accessory uses permitted in and as limited in the "R-I"District,
C.Bulk Regulations.The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to
the modifications contained in Section 301.26.
1.Lot Area:8,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling;10,000 square feet
for each two-family dwelling.Where public sewer facilities are not available,
not less than 20,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling,40,000 square
feet for each two-family dwelling.
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If a building is a split level,each level shall be a minimum 350 square feet.If a
building is a split foyer,the square footage shall be a minimum of 950 square
feet per story.
2.Minimum Floor Area:Single-family -950 square feet.Two family -750
square feet per unit.If building is two or more stories,minimum first floor area
shall be 700 square feet for single-family and 550 square feet for two-family or
greater.
3.Lot Width:Single-family dwelling -65 feet.Two-family dwelling -80 feet.
Where public sewer is not available -100 feet.
4.Front Yard:30 feet;when fronting on the right-of-way of a street,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 Yard:Dwelling -30 feet.Any other principal building -40 feet.
7.Maximum Height:Principal building -40 feet.Accessory building -14 feet.
8.Maximum Number of Stories:Principal building -3 stories.Accessory
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 the
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 ofthe Municipal Code.
H.Side-by-Side Two-Family Dwelling.Where a side-by-side two-family dwelling is
legally constructed,and the plat in which such dwelling is located is properly recorded,
providing the dwelling has met zoning regulations at the time is was constructed,
inspected,and certificate of occupancy issued,the lot may thereafter be divided to
provide individual ownership of the two-family dwelling units by the following
procedure:
1.A Plat showing the as-built location of the two-family dwelling structure on the
lot shall be filed with the City.
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2.The plat of survey shall provide a reference to this Section and indicate the
purpose for which the plat is prepared.
3.The plat shall locate the new ownership division line along the common wall of
the structure,and provide individual legal descriptions for each new parcel.
4.If the proposed division is approved by the City Council,following review by
the County Auditor and Recorder,a deed may be recorded thereafter affecting
the lot division,and each lot may be in separate ownership.
5.A copy of the recorded deeds and plat of survey shall be filed with the City.
1.Requirements for Side-by-Side Two-Family Dwellings.The following
requirements would have to be met by each unit of the side-by-side two-family dwelling
divided as herein provided:
1.Lots shall comply with the Bulk Regulations requirements of this Section
with the following exceptions including,but not limited to,lot area,widths,
rear and side yard setbacks:
a.Lot Area:5,000 square feet for each unit of a two-family dwelling.Where
public sewer facilities are not available,not less than 20,000 square feet
for each unit of a two-family dwelling.
b.Lot Width:each unit of a two-family dwelling -40 feet.Where public
sewer is not available -50 feet.
c.Rear yard Setback:In the case of a corner lot where the duplex has been
constructed with the front facade facing the secondary front yard,the
minimum rear yard setback shall be eight (8)feet.
d.Side yard Setback:Internal side yard setback -0 feet.
2.Buildings whose ownership is divided are required to be and remain of the
same exterior finish,including siding,roofing,windows,paint color (or vinyl),
garage doors;and colors would be kept the same,including the building roof
which would be replaced all at one time when required,and of the same color
and pattern.
3.Exterior storage buildings of like structure and construction of the original
edifice will be allowed with a maximum size of 12 feet by 12 feet,painted and
finished the same as original,on a permanent slab or foundation.
4.Rear yard fencing in compliance with the Waukee Municipal Code IS
permitted,
5.Water and sewer services shall be entirely separate.Common electrical and
gas lines may serve all units,but each unit shall be separately metered.
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Section 2 Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severability Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section,provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the 3rrl day of April 2006,and approved this 3rd day of April 2006.
Attest:
John .
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