The following property development standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-1 Zone:
A. Lot area.
1. Each lot shall have a minimum area of seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
2. In Planned Unit and Cluster Development, the size of the lots may vary, provided the overall density provisions of the zone are maintained within the project and all other requirements of this title are complied with.
B. Lot dimensions.
1. Width. Each lot shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet, except as follows:
a. Corner lots - seventy (70) feet.
b. Reversed corner lots - seventy-five (75) feet.
2. Depth. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of one hundred (100) feet.
3. In Planned Unit and Cluster Development the lot width and depth may be modified to conform to the buildings and structures proposed, provided said dimensions permit conformity with all other provisions of this section.
C. Dwelling unit density. Not more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be permitted to be on any lot in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone with the potential for accessory dwelling units subject to the provisions set forth herein and pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 20.52 and a two-unit development subject to the provisions set forth herein and pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 20.56.
D. Building height.
1. Buildings and structures shall have a height no greater than thirty-five (35) feet, except any detached accessory structures, including but not limited to, patios, pool houses, and garages shall have a height no greater than eighteen (18) feet.
2. Structures permitted above height limit. Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the buildings and fire or parapet walls, skylights, flagpoles, chimneys, domestic radio and television masts, or similar structures may be erected above the maximum height permitted in each zone. No structure shall be allowed for purposes of providing additional floor space.
E. Yards.
1. Front yard.
a. A minimum twenty-five (25) foot front yard shall be required.
b. Notwithstanding other provisions contained herein; the entire front yard area, including the minimum required front yard, shall be kept and maintained free and clear of all attached or detached accessory structures, building and automotive materials, trash, debris, trash storage receptacles, inoperable motor vehicles, camper shells not mounted on motor vehicles, boats, or boats and trailers, including utility trailers. Parking and driveway areas within the entire front yard area shall not exceed fifty-five percent (55%) of such yard area; for lots at the end of cul-de-sac with a lot frontage of less than forty (40) feet, the parking and driveway areas within the entire front yard may be paved up to a maximum of eighty percent (80%), all subject to the Development Services Director's review and approval. The parking of operable motor vehicles shall be permitted only on an all weather surface, subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director.
c. Recreational vehicle parking may occur as follows:
(1) Parking within a garage or three (3) sided carport.
(2) Outdoor parking in the side or rear yards beyond the required twenty-five (25) foot front setback, except in a street side yard of a corner lot or reverse corner lot.
(3) Outdoor parking in a driveway or improved pad, provided that:
(a) Parking of said vehicle within a garage or three (3) sided carport is not possible.
(b) Space is not available in the side or rear yards or no access exists to such yards.
(c) No part of said unit extends over public sidewalks or rights-of-way.
(d) The vehicle or unit at no time creates a sight obstruction that poses a safety hazard.
(e) Such vehicles shall be determined to be in an operable condition.
(f) The vehicle is not used for dwelling purposes; cooking is not permitted in the recreational vehicle at any time and accordingly, butane and propane shall not be used.
(g) The vehicle is not permanently connected to electricity, sewer lines or water lines. The recreational vehicle may be connected to electricity temporarily for charging batteries and cleaning purposes only.
(h) The vehicle shall not be used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its immediate use.
(i) The vehicle shall not block required emergency access to the rear yard area. A five (5) foot clear area shall be maintained to provide such access.
d. Where the entire block frontage is designed and developed as a neighborhood unit, the front yard setback may vary, providing that an average building setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet is maintained. The minimum front yard shall not be less than twenty (20) feet.
e. Notwithstanding other requirements herein, all garages with vehicle entrances facing a street shall set back not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. A carport with a vehicle entrance facing a street and not screened from public view from any point on the public right-of-way line which abuts the property upon which said carport is located shall be prohibited.
f. Front yards on the turn-around end of cul-de-sac street may be reduced to not less than twenty (20) feet.
2. Side yards.
a. Lots shall have a side yard on each side of not less than five (5) feet. An additional two and one-half (2½) feet shall be required for side yards adjacent to a main building twenty (20) feet or more in height.
b. A side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall not be less than twenty (20) feet.
c. Any storage of materials including but not limited to, trash and trash receptacles, newspapers, building and automotive materials, landscape maintenance tools, and debris, within side yards, shall be substantially screened with a combination of open or solid fencing, and landscaping, or enclosed within an openwork structure such as wood or metal lattice, so as to substantially minimize views as seen from adjacent private and public streets, and public right-of-way (excluding alleys).
d. All side yard setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the building wall.
3. Rear yards.
a. Each yard shall have a rear yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet except that the main building may project to within ten (10) feet of the rear property line. The combined coverage by the main building and any accessory buildings shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the required rear yard area.
b. Any storage of materials including, but not limited to, trash and trash receptacles, newspapers, building and automotive materials, landscape maintenance tools, debris, inoperable motor vehicles, camper shells not mounted on motor vehicles, or boats and trailers, within rear yards, shall be substantially screened with a combination of open or solid fencing, and landscaping, or enclosed within an openwork structure such as wood or metal lattice, so as to substantially minimize views as seen from adjacent private and public streets, and public right-of-way (excluding alleys). Stored materials shall not cover an area greater than fifty percent (50%) of the total square footage of the rear yard.
4. Location of accessory buildings in required yards.
a. Detached accessory buildings may be located in the required side or rear yard areas provided that said structure or structures are not less than five (5) feet from any common property line to the eave line and provided that all run-off water from the roof is disposed on the lot.
b. Where access to a garage or carport is provided from any alley, the garage or carport shall be located not less than twenty-five (25) feet from the opposite property line or five (5) feet from the alley right-of-way line, whichever is more restrictive. If the vehicle entrance faces the alley, garage only shall be permitted and the vehicle entrance door shall not project beyond the property line when open or being opened. A carport with a vehicle entrance facing an alley and not screened from public view from any point on the public right-of-way which abuts the property upon which the carport is located shall be prohibited.
6. Garage and carport side street setback. Notwithstanding other requirements herein, a garage with a vehicle entrance facing a side street shall set back not less than twenty-three (23) feet from the street side property line. A carport with a vehicle entrance facing a side street and not screened from public view from any point on the public right-of-way line which abuts the property upon which said carport is located shall be prohibited.
F. Outdoor living space.
1. Each lot shall contain a usable area of not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet for outdoor living. The minimum dimension shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet. Where contiguous to a side or rear yard, said yards may be included as part of the minimum. Slopes with a grade in excess of ten percent (10%) may not be included as satisfying this requirement.
2. The provisions of § 20.08.030 of this title shall apply.
G. Walls, fences, and landscaping.
1. Fences and walls and hedges shall not exceed seven (7) feet above the finished grade immediately abutting the fence with the following exceptions:
a. Solid fences, walls and hedges in a required front yard shall not exceed a height of thirty-six (36) inches.
b. Open work fences (not less than ninety percent (90%) open) in a required front yard shall not exceed a height of four and one-half (4½) feet.
c. Property owners are responsible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris, and maintained.
d. The provisions of § 20.08.060 of this title pertaining to corner cut-off areas shall apply.
e. Fences and walls shall be located a minimum of six (6) inches from any property line which is adjacent to a public right-of-way.
H. Distance between buildings. The distance between external walls of detached buildings shall not be less than ten (10) feet, if there are either doors or windows facing on said space between walls. Where no openings face said space, it may be reduced to six (6) feet.
I. Minimum dwelling area. Each dwelling unit shall have a gross floor area of not less than one thousand (1,000) square feet.
J. Coverage by structures. Not more than thirty-five (35%) of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures.
L. Access.
1. All lots shall have vehicular access from a dedicated street or alley.
2. Driveway access to garages or carports shall be of permanent construction material, concrete or asphalt or other material approved by the City Engineer.
N. Lighting. All lighting, interior and exterior, shall be designed and located so as to confine all direct rays to the premises.
(Ord. 425, passed 10-14-68; Am. Ord. 478, passed 12-14-70; Am. Ord. 741, passed 6-21-83; Am. Ord. 760, passed 5-15-84; Am. Ord. 770, passed 3-19-85; Am. Ord. 873, passed 9-5-89; Am. Ord. 965, passed 4-4-95; Am. Ord. 1129, passed 10-20-09; Am. Ord. 1203, passed 2-20-18; Am. Ord. 1220, passed 3-16-21; Am. Ord. 1241, passed 8-15-23; Am. Ord. 1242, passed 8-15-23; Am. Ord. 1247, passed 3-19-24)