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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTitle 11, Chapter 03- Residential Agricultural (R-A) ZoneTITLE 11 IONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 (Revision: December 7, 2023) Page 311 CHAPTER 3 Residential Agricultural (R-A) Zone SECTION: 11-3-1: Purpose 11-3-2: Permitted Uses 11-3-3: Conditional Uses 11-3-4: Height Regulations 11-3-5: Setback and Site Requirements 11-3-6: Area Requirements 11-3-7: Water and Sewer Services 11-3-8: Off-Street Parking Requirements 11-3-9: Farm Building Setbacks 11-3-1: PURPOSE. The purpose of the residential agricultural zone is to provide for and protect residential lands, conveniently located, in relation to urban centers, of substantial size for families who desire a single-family residential environment in an area transitioning from agricultural uses and to provide for gardening and family recreation opportunities and the keeping of a limited number of livestock and similar endeavors. Lots must be large enough to offer a country lifestyle without imposing upon neighboring properties. The minimum lot size and building locations in this zone must be such that water and sewer facilities and other utilities can be easily provided on an individual basis on each lot, without adversely affecting surrounding properties. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013). 11-3-2: PERMITTED USES. The following uses are allowed in the R-A zone. (A) Agriculture uses, excluding livestock confinement operations (LCO’s). Livestock shall be allowed on all properties exceeding one (1) acre in size following the guideline of one (1) animal unit per half (½) acre. For the purposes of this zone, one (1) animal unit shall be equal to: (1) One (1) cow (2) One (1) horse TITLE 11 IONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 (Revision: December 7, 2023) Page 312 (3) Five (5) sheep For all other animals not listed, the City Council may set compatible standards. Pigs or swine shall not be allowed under any circumstances. (B) Golf courses. (C) Single-family dwellings as allowed in the R-1 zone with the exception that the minimum lot size for such use shall be twenty-one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet (one-half acre). (D) Garden or plant nurseries, selling only produce or plants, the major portion of which is raised on the premises, and excluding any use injurious, noxious or offensive to the neighborhood. (E) Accessory uses, subject to the restrictions in section 11-11-6 of this Code. (F) Clerical Home Occupations, Small Service Home Occupations, and Small Merchandising Home Occupations as defined in this Title and subject to the restrictions of Chapter 11 of this Title. (G) Other similar uses that are determined by the City Council to be compatible with the purpose and intent of this zone. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013); (Ord. 232-08-19, 8/20/2019). 11-3-3: CONDITIONAL USES. (A) The City may, after notice and public hearing pursuant to Chapter 8 of this Title, permit the uses specified below, where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. On all conditional use permit applications, the City shall have the discretion to require an impact statement to assess the impact of the proposed conditional use upon surrounding properties and upon city services and infrastructure. The City may impose such conditions and safeguards, as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood and city services or infrastructure from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment. (B) The following conditional uses are permitted in the R-A zone: (1) Commercial kennel, small animal hospital. (2) Public utility installations. (3) Public buildings, hospital or churches. (4) Private, commercial, and public schools. (5) Automotive, truck, tractor, and home and farm utility vehicle and equipment repair. TITLE 11 IONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 (Revision: December 7, 2023) Page 313 (6) Riding stables and schools. (7) Home occupations, subject to the provisions of 11-11-12 and 11-11-13 of this Title. (8) Day Care facilities. (9) Temporary buildings as uses necessary for construction purposes for a period not to exceed one (1) year. (10) Buildings allowed as unconditional uses under section 11-3-2(B) through (F) inclusive, and which exceed twenty-five feet (25’) in height. (11) Service Home Occupations and Merchandising Home Occupations, each as defined in this Title and subject to the restrictions of Chapter 11 of this Title. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013); (Ord. 232-08-19, 8/20/2019). 11-3-4: HEIGHT REGULATIONS. Any building or structure or portion thereof which is not used for agricultural purposes, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height unless a greater height is approved by conditional use permit. Roofs above the square of the building and building features not used for human occupancy, such as chimneys, flag poles, television antennas, ornamental architectural design appurtenances or other similar building features, shall not be considered in determining such height. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013). 11-3-5: SETBACK AND SITE REQUIREMENTS. The following are the setback requirements for all buildings or structures other than accessory buildings, for the R-A zone. Setback requirements for accessory buildings shall comply with section 11-11-6 of this Code. (A) Front Yard. No building or structure shall be erected nearer than 35 feet from the front property line of the street. (B) Side Yard. No building shall be erected closer than 10 feet from any side property line, except corner lots, which shall not construct any building or structure closer than 30 feet from the right-of-way line of any street that is not faced by the primary building on the lot. (C) Rear Yard. No main building shall be constructed closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the rear property line. (D) Corner Clearance. Within the area formed by the lines of intersecting streets or roadways and a line joining points on such lines 30 feet distant from their point of intersection, or in the case of a rounded corner, the point of intersection of their tangents, no structure and no foliage shall be maintained between a height of 3 feet and a height of 8 feet above the plane through their curb, street or roadway grades whichever is the highest. TITLE 11 IONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 (Revision: December 7, 2023) Page 314 (E) Projections. Nothing herein shall prevent the projection of steps, eaves, cornices, masonry fireplaces, window sills or belt courses into any required yard. (F) Protection of Water Ways. Any development adjoining or adjacent to any irrigation canal or ditch shall protect the canal or ditch right-of-way from encroachment and meet all standards required by the owner of the canal. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013); (Ord. 279-07-22, 7/19/2022). 11-3-6: AREA REQUIREMENTS. Lots within this zone shall be not less than twenty- one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet (one-half acre) in total area and the lot width measured at the front setback shall be not less than eighty-five (85) feet. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013). 11-3-7: WATER AND SEWER SERVICES. (A) Sewer. All residential structures within this zone shall be connected to a public sewer facility, if located within three hundred (300) feet of the terminus of any existing sewer line. If such sewer facilities are not available, then the use shall meet the requirements of the District Seven Health Department. (B) Water. All domestic uses shall be connected to the domestic water system of the City. (Ord, 138-12-08; 8/19/2008); (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013). 11-3-8: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Off-street parking requirements for the R-A zone as set forth in Chapter 12 of this Title. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013). 11-3-9: FARM BUILDING SETBACKS. All buildings, shelters, or enclosures for farm animals shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from any property line. (Ord. 170-01-13, 1/15/2013).