Chapter 26.76 RIVERSIDE CONSERVATION AREA PLAN


Section 26.76.020 Land use plan.

    1. Proposed Land Use. The proposed land uses for the Riverside Conservation Area Project are residential, commercial, industrial and public and semi-public uses.
    2. Land Use Provisions.  
        a. Statement of Permitted Uses. The land use provisions of this Plan are established in order to:
            (1) Guide and regulate the orderly development of the Riverside Conservation Area Project area in accordance with the objectives and standards deemed beneficial to the interest and welfare of the people;
            (2) Promote, in the public interest, the use of land for the purposes for which it is best adapted;
            (3) Regulate and limit the height, bulk and density of buildings; and
            (4) Regulate and limit the intensity of use of the land area.
    To achieve these ends, the Sioux City Zoning Ordinance as it is amended from time to time, is adopted by this Plan as the full and complete compilation of land use provisions, parking requirements and space limitations for the Gilman Terrace Urban Renewal Project area. These land use provisions may be amended or varied as set out in the Zoning Ordinance.
        b. Regulations, Controls and Restrictions. The following regulations and controls pertaining to the utilization of the land and buildings within redevelopment areas are established as minimum requirements necessary to protect the intent of this Plan and the general welfare of the community. The regulations and controls are intended to form the framework by which high standards of design and development can be assured and are not present as limitations on the flexibility or imaginative use or architectural, landscaping or planning concepts.
             (1) Compliance with the applicable provisions of all prevailing codes and ordinances of the City of Sioux City and the State of Iowa, relating to the use and occupancy of property, as amended, include but are not limited to:
    Zoning Ordinance, Title 25, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Building Code, Chapter 20.04, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Electrical Code, Chapter 20.08, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Plumbing Code, Chapter 20.14, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Housing Maintenance Code, Chapter 20.05, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Subdivision Regulations, Title 24, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 19.04, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
    Sign Regulations, Chapter 4.36, as amended, Municipal Code of Sioux City.
            (2) General Controls - Parking Lots.
                (A) Surface parking lots should be well maintained with all-weather paving surfaces such as bituminous or concrete paving. Use of dirt, gravel, cinder or other loose materials is prohibited.
                (B) Parking lots and approaches shall be lighted at night to provide traffic safety, security, convenience and comfort to the user. Illumination shall be uniform over the parking area at a minimum of 0.5 footcandle for an elevation of 3 feet 6 inches above grade. Spill light and glare on adjacent properties shall not be permitted.  (Ord. 2003-0437; 90/T-9270)