[Code 1999 §405.050; CC 1979 §§300.210—300.214; Ord. No. 471 §§300.210—300.214, 5-11-1995]
A. In
order to regulate and restrict the location of buildings and any other
structures and of premises to be used for trade, industry, residence
or other specified uses; to regulate and limit the height and bulk
of buildings and other structures hereinafter erected or altered;
and to regulate and determine setback building lines and the areas
of yard and other open spaces, the City is hereby divided into districts
of which there shall be nine (9) zones. Where uncertainty exists with
respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the
map, the following rules apply:
1. The district boundaries are the centerline of either streets or alleys
unless otherwise shown.
2. Where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks
or lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot
lines unless the boundaries are otherwise noted on the map.
3. In unsubdivided property, the district boundary line on the map shall
be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the map.
B. These
districts shall be known as:
1. Residence districts.
a. "R-1" Single-Family Residence District.
b. "R-2" Two-Family Residence District.
c. "R-3" Multi-Family Residence District.
d. "R-4" Mobile Home Park Residence District.
2. Business districts.
a. "B-1" Central Business District.
b. "B-2" General Business District.
3. Industrial districts.
a. "I-1" Light Industrial District.
b. "I-2" Heavy Industrial District.
4. Miscellaneous districts.
a. "A-1" Agricultural District.
[Code 1999 §405.060; CC 1979 §300.220; Ord. No. 471 §300.220, 5-11-1995]
The City is hereby divided into nine (9) districts aforesaid.
The boundaries of such districts are shown upon the map being designated
as the "Zoning District Map" which is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
[Code 1999 §405.070; CC 1979 §300.230; Ord. No. 471 §300.230, 5-11-1995]
A. Except
as hereinafter provided:
1. No building shall be erected, converted, reconstructed or structurally
altered nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other
than is permitted in the district in which such building or land is
located.
2. No building shall be erected, converted, reconstructed or structurally
altered to exceed the height or bulk limit herein established for
the district in which such building is located.
3. No building shall be erected, converted, reconstructed or structurally
altered so as to intrude upon the area required for the front, side
and rear yards as herein established; provided further, that no yard
or open space on adjoining property shall be considered as providing
a yard or open space for a lot wherever a building is to be erected.
4. No lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the yards or other
open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed by this Section, nor
shall the density of population be increased in any manner except
in conformity with area regulations as hereinafter provided.
5. Every building hereafter erected shall be located on a lot as herein
defined, and in no case shall there be more than one (1) building
on one (1) lot except as hereinafter provided.
[Code 1999 §405.080; CC 1979 §300.240; Ord. No. 471 §300.240, 5-11-1995]
A. Where
uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of various districts
as shown on the map which is on file in the office of the City Clerk
and made a part of this Chapter, the following rules shall apply:
1. The district boundaries are either streets or alleys unless otherwise
shown, and where the districts designated on the map which is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and made a part of this Chapter are
bounded approximately by street or alley lines, said street or alley
shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.
2. Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where
the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and
lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines,
and where the districts designated on the map which is on file in
the office of the City Clerk and made a part of this Chapter are bounded
approximately by lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be
the boundary of such districts unless said boundaries are otherwise
indicated on the map.
3. In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the map
accompanying and made a part of this Chapter shall be determined by
the use of the scale contained on such map.