REPLACES THE PREVIOUS CITY OF SUTHERLAND
ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2025 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUTHERLAND, IOWA
AN ORDINANCE to regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, and other purposes; to regulate and restrict the height of buildings and structures, the number and size of buildings and other structures; to establish the size of yards and other open spaces; to establish minimum lot areas; to regulate the density of population and the percentage of lot that may be occupied; to require off-street parking; to regulate the location, size, and number of signs; to divide the city into districts for such purposes; to provide for the administration and enforcement of its provisions; to confirm the planning and zoning commission and board of adjustment; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of its provisions, all in accordance with Chapter 414, Code of Iowa.
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Sutherland, Iowa deems it necessary to preserve and protect area lakes, wetlands, waterways, and natural lands; prevent and to lessen congestion in the streets and highways; to secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers; to protect the public health and general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, recreational open space, schools, parks, and other public requirements; to conserve the value of property and buildings, to promote the conservation of energy resources; to promote reasonable access to solar and wind energy resources; to control land use in a way that will minimize the number of conflicting land uses while preserving the separate character of developed areas; to recognize the community’s economic development potential; and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the city, all in accordance with the Sutherland Comprehensive Plan,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUTHERLAND, IOWA:
The Sutherland Zoning Ordinance was reviewed and updated by the Sutherland Planning and Zoning Commission. In accordance with Section 380.7 subsection 3 of the Code of Iowa, all previous zoning ordinances are hereby repealed and the new ordinance 2025-001 is hereby adopted in lieu thereof and exclusive of the Official Zoning Map.
A copy of 2025 Sutherland Zoning Ordinance, in its entirety, may be reviewed for public inspection in the Sutherland City Hall, 110 Ash Street, Sutherland, Iowa 51058. Copies of the proposed zoning ordinance or portions thereof, are available for inspection at City Hall at the above listed address during open hours or by contacting the City Clerk for a copy.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication as required by law and as provided for in Chapter 380.6 and 380.7 of the Code of Iowa.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 380.6[1]; Sec. 380.7[3]; and Sec. 362.3)
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUTHERLAND, IOWA
Passed and approved the first consideration on 02/03/2025
Passed and approved the second consideration on 02/03/2025
Passed and approved the third and final consideration on 02/03/2025
Published in O’Brien County’s Bell-Times-Courier March 13, 2025