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 Board of Adjustment; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of its provisions, all in accordance with Chapter 414, Code of Iowa; and to be known, and cited as:

"THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE PARK, IOWA"

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Park, Iowa, deems it necessary to 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 concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewer, schools, parks and other public requirements; to conserve the value of buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the city; all in accordance with the comprehensive plan.