??? CSR 55 or less ???
That at least 75% of the property included in the proposed district has a corn suitability rating of fifty-five (55) or less.
Evidence that the proposed source of water supply and method of wastewater treatment will meet the requirements of the Warrent County Board of Health.
Evidence that existing roads and bridges providng access to the proposed district are adequate to serve any proposed development.
Minimum lot area Two 92) net acres.
Revised Zoning and Subdivision Ordanances - Effective May 3, 2022
40.03 AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION.
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 335, Code of Iowa, no regulation or restriction adopted under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance shall be construed to apply to land, farm houses, farm barns, farm outbuildings or other buildings, structures, or erections which are primarily adapted by reason of nature and area, for use for agricultural purposes while so used, provided, however, that such regulations or restrictions which relate to any structure, building, dam, obstruction, deposit or excavation in or on the flood plains of any river or stream shall apply thereto. It shall be the responsibility of any person or group claiming that certain property is entitled to exemption on the basis of this section to demonstrate that the property is used for agricultural purposes.
9. “Agriculture” means the use of land for purposes of growing the usual agricultural or farm products, including vegetables, fruit, trees and grains, pasturage, dairying, animal and poultry husbandry, and the necessary accessory uses for treating or storing the produce, provided that the operation of such accessory uses shall be secondary to that of the regular agricultural activities. If the tract of land is less than 20 acres, it shall be presumed that the tract is not primarily used for agricultural purposes.
1. “Accessory Use or Structure” means a use or structure subordinate to the principal use of a building on the lot and serving a purpose customarily incidental to the use of the principal building.
9. “Agriculture” means the use of land for purposes of growing the usual agricultural or farm products, including vegetables, fruit, trees and grains, pasturage, dairying, animal and poultry husbandry, and the necessary accessory uses for treating or storing the produce, provided that the operation of such accessory uses shall be secondary to that of the regular agricultural activities. If the tract of land is less than 20 acres, it shall be presumed that the tract is not primarily used for agricultural purposes.
12. “Basement” means a story having a part but not more than one-half (1/2) of its height below grade. A basement is counted as a story for the purpose of height regulations.
39. “Kennel” means any premises on which three (3) or more dogs, six months or older, are kept for board, breeding, or sales purposes.
52. “Mobile Home” means any structure used for living, sleeping, business, or storage purposes, having no foundation other than wheels, blocks, skids, jacks, horses, or 159 skirtings, and which is, has been or reasonably may be equipped with wheels or other devices for transporting the structure from place to place, whether by motive power or other means. This does not include any mobile home that has had the tongue, wheels and axles removed and placed on a permanent foundation of at least forty-two (42) inches deep, said foundation being constructed out of concrete block with mortar, or a poured concrete foundation used to support the mobile home, and said mobile home being converted to real estate.
40.13 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
No accessory building shall be erected in any required court or yard other than a rear yard except in the A-1 (Agricultural District) except as provided hereinafter. Accessory buildings shall conform to all minimum setback requirements and on a corner lot they shall conform to the setback regulations on the side street. Accessory buildings, except buildings housing animals or fowl, may be erected as a part of the principal building, or may be connected thereto by a breezeway or similar structure, provided all yard requirements for a principal building are complied with. An accessory building which is not part of the main building shall not exceed the maximum accessory height restriction in the specified zoning district.
43.01 APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CERTIFICATES; BUILDING PERMITS.
It shall be unlawful to do any excavating, erecting, construction, reconstruction, enlarging, altering, or moving of any building or structure until a Zoning Certificate or Building Permit shall have been issued by the Zoning Administrator. It shall also be unlawful to change the use or occupancy of any building, structure, or land from one classification to another, or to change a nonconforming use without the issuance of a Zoning Certificate or Building Permit.
2. Fees. A permit fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be charged for the issuance of a zoning certificate or building permit for a principal use or structure. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged for an accessory use. Accessory use is a detached garage or pole building, signs, wind generator for 231 private use, etc. Exception: Less than 200 square foot building is not considered an accessory structure for fee.
41.02
41.02 A-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS. The A-1 Districts (Agricultural Districts) are intended and designed to preserve the agricultural resources of the County and protect agricultural land from encroachment of non-agricultural uses and activities.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the use of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the A-1 District.
B. Single-family (non-farm) dwellings, including subterranean homes.
O. Any other use as determined by the Zoning Administrator to be a similar and like use to one of those named above.
2. Special Use Permits A-1. The following uses may be permitted in the A-1 District subject to approval by the Board of Adjustment after notice and public hearing and subject to the conditions in subsection 3 of this section:
A. Mink and chinchilla farms and ranches.
F. Private campgrounds and travel trailer parks.
H. Kennels for the raising, breeding, and boarding of dogs or other small animals; provided that all buildings, including exercise runways, be at least two hundred (200) feet from all property lines.
J. Vineyards and wineries with customary uses encouraging tourism.
46.12 IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED.
E. The subdivider shall construct sanitary sewers according to the standards and specifications of Warren County and provide a connection for each lot to the sanitary sewer. Where existing sewer outlets are not within reasonable distance, installation of private sewer facilities or septic tanks shall be permissible. Where a private sewage treatment system is proposed, the subdivider shall furnish evidence that these facilities have been approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
F. The subdivider shall provide, where applicable, for the installation of water mains and fire hydrants in the subdivided area, and such installation shall be made prior to the street pavement construction and shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications of Warren County. Where a private water supply system is proposed, the subdivider shall furnish evidence that such a system has been approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Private wells shall meet the requirements of the County Board of Health. 280
G. Storm drainage and storm sewer facilities shall be provided, including permanent culverts or bridges or a size and design approved by the County Engineer.
H. Permanent monuments shall be set at each corner of the perimeter of the subdivision and at the corner of each block within the subdivision and at the corner of each lot. All monuments shall be made of permanent material, sensitive to a dip needle and at least thirty (30) inches long and shall conform with standard specifications of Warren County. The requirements of Section 355.6 of the Code of Iowa regarding monumentation shall also apply.