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2-3(B)   RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE DISTRICT (R-1)
2-3(B)(1)   Purpose
The purpose of the R-1 zone district is to provide for neighborhoods of single-family homes with a variety of lot sizes and dimensions. When applied in developed areas, an additional purpose is to require that redevelopment reinforce the established character of the existing neighborhood. Primary land uses include single-family detached homes on individual lots, with limited civic and institutional uses to serve the surrounding residential area. Allowable uses are shown in Table 4-2-1.
2-3(B)(2)   Use and Development Standards
Table 2-3-3: R-1 Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-4: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Table 2-3-3: R-1 Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-4: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
R-1 Sub-zone
A
B
C
D
Allowable Uses
Site Standards
Use-specific Standards
A
Lot size, minimum
3,500
sq. ft.
5,000
sq. ft.
7,000
sq. ft.
10,000 sq. ft.
Dimensional Standards
Site Design and Sensitive Lands
B
Lot width, minimum
25 ft.
35 ft.
50 ft.
70 ft.
Access and Connectivity
C
Usable open space, minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Subdivision of Land
Setback Standards
Parking and Loading
D
Front, minimum
10 ft.
15 ft.
20 ft.
Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
E
Side, minimum
Interior: 5 ft.
Street side of corner lots:
10 ft.
10 ft.
Walls and Fences
F
Rear, minimum
10 ft.
15 ft.
Outdoor and Site Lighting
Building Height
Neighborhood Edges
G
Building height, maximum
26 ft.
Solar Access
Building Design
Signs
Operation and Maintenance
 
2-3(B)(3)   District Standards
None