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ORDINANCE NO. 69 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND, IOWA, 2003, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 165.08 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, 165.09 FENCES AND 165.15 PERMITTED USES IN A R-2 DISTRICT, ZONING REGULATIONS. BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Roland, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTIONS MODIFIED. Sections 165.08(2E) (2H) and 165.09(1) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Roland, Iowa, 2003 are repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof: 165.08 Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses 2. Accessory Building and Structures E. In any residence district, R-l, R-2, R-3, no accessory building shall be erected in any yard other than the rear yard, except as provided for in this section, and it shall occupy less than 40% of the rear yard. If more than one lot is being used the percentage shall be computed on the combined size of the lots. H. Accessory buildings exceeding 440 square feet in area shall be constructed of new materials that are the same or similar to the principal building or the existing accessory structures on the lot. Fabric and plastic construction materials are prohibited (hoop buildings). The roof pitch shall be substantially the same as the pitch of the roof of the principal building. The use of old truck boxes or railroad cars is prohibited.
165.09 Fences, Walls, Hedges and Plantings 1. Fences and Walls A. Fences/Walls shall be placed no closer than one foot (1) from the front, side and rear yard property lines; unless the rear lot line abuts the alley then the fence/wall shall be placed no closer than five feet (5) from the rear property line. If the property is a corner lot, the sight triangle area requirements will take precedence. Fences/Walls that are constructed within an easement area are subject to removal when repairs are needed within the easement area and will NOT be replaced. B. Fences/Walls may be installed on the property line if a notarized statement from all adjoining property owners is provided with the building permit stating they agree to the location and installation of the fence. C. Fences/Walls shall not exceed three feet (3) in height within the front yard area, four feet (4) in height within the side yard area and six feet (6) in height within the rear yard area. D. Fences/Walls shall be constructed of materials commonly used for landscaping such as masonry block, lumber, PVC/resin, chain link,wrought iron or natural plantings, but shall not include corrugated sheet metal, barbed wire, chicken wire, salvaged material or be electrified. E. All fences/walls shall be erected in the following manner: posts supporting rails (upper and lower for chain link fences), and other such supporting elements and when constructed shall be on and face the inside of the property of which the fence is located. SECTION 2. SUBSECTION ADDED. Section 165.15(1) of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Roland, Iowa, 2003 is amended by adding a new subsection 165.15(1E) which is hereby adopted to read as follows: 165.15 R-2 Low Density Residence and Professional Office District 1. Permitted Uses. E. Public Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Areas SECTION 3. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. 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, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 5. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Passed by the Council this 22nd day of June, 2009, and approved this 22nd day of June, 2009.
_____________________________________ ATTEST:
____________________________ ****************************************************************************** I certify that the forgoing was published as Ordinance No. 69 on the 1st day of July, 2009.
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