(A) Definition. A detached building designed or occupied by one family exclusively.
(B) Location permitted. In all districts except M1 and M2, provided it is located:
(1) On a lot which was in single ownership or included in a subdivision recorded in the office of the Recorder of the county on or before the date of passage of this chapter; or
(2) On any lot with a minimum area in square feet and width in feet as follows:
District | Lot Area | Lot Width |
R1 | 7,200 | 60 |
R2, R3, B1 and B2 | 6,000 | 60 |
S (where no public water supply and no public sewers are available) | 12,000 | 90 |
S (where public water supply is available) | 7,200 | 60 |
(C) Height of buildings.
(1) Principal building. Normal maximum 35 feet or two and one-half stories.
(2) Conditional exception. Height of principal building may be increased above 35 feet but not higher than 45 feet or three stories, if two side yards of 15 feet each are provided.
(D) Front yard. Twenty percent of the average depth of lots in the block with a minimum depth of 25 feet and need not exceed 40 feet in depth in incorporated areas. See conditional exceptions for setback in unincorporated areas.
(E) Side yard. The sum of the side yards shall equal not less than 20% of the lot width with a minimum width of five feet for either side yard. On a corner lot, the side yard facing the street shall not be less than 15 feet.
(F) Rear yard. Twenty percent of the depth of the lot, with a minimum depth of 15 feet and need not exceed 25 feet in depth.
(G) Ground floor area. Not less than the following:
District | Ground Floor Area |
R1 and S | 720 sq. ft. |
R2, R3, B and B2 | 576 sq. ft. |
(H) Lot coverage. Thirty-five percent maximum on corner lot; 30% maximum on an interior lot.
(I) Accessory building, uses permitted. Private garage, storage, exclusive of industrial or commercial use.
(Ord. passed - -)