(A) Purpose and intent. These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for low density residential development characterized by an open appearance. The residential development will consist of single family detached dwellings and accessory structures. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities and open uses which serve specifically the residents of these districts. Further, it is the intent of this chapter that these districts be located so that the provision of appropriate urban services will be physically and economically feasible and so that provision is made for the orderly expansion and maintenance of urban residential development.
(B) Uses and structures.
(1) Principal permitted uses and structures. For specific uses allowed, refer to the table in § 151.021.
(2) Permitted accessory uses and structures. For specific accessory uses, refer to the table in § 151.025.
(a) Within the H-1 Historic Zoning District, the following conditional uses will be permitted within existing institutional structures only, subject to the approval of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen re: change in use; the Historic Zoning Commission re: certificate of appropriateness, ie: modification of the exterior portions of the structure except in instances where the Development Director has authority to approve same; and site plan review by the Planning Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The change in use shall preserve and enhance the best elements and character of certain properties by site design, architecture, landscaping, access and have no detrimental impact on the surrounding area including, but not limited to, lights, noise, smell and visual pollution.
1. Antique store.
2. Art gallery, studio.
3. Interior decorating shop.
4. Tea room.
(b) Undeveloped and vacant.
(4) Prohibited uses. Any use not allowed by right, by accessory or by conditional use is prohibited in the R-1 Low Density Residential District. (See also § 151.021.)
(C) Bulk regulations. For bulk regulations, which include minimum lot area, minimum lot width at the building line, and maximum height, refer to the table in § 151.027.
(D) Yard requirements.
(1) General provisions. General provisions applicable to all residential districts concerning visibility at intersections, permitted obstructions in required yards, obstructions prohibited at street intersections, exceptions to these provisions and other regulations are contained in § 151.006.
(2) Basic provisions. For yard requirements, which include setbacks for front, side, and rear yards, refer to the table in § 151.027.
(`00 Code, § 11-402) (Ord. 95-11, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2001-06, passed 4-9-01; Am. Ord. 2008-20, passed 11-10-08; Am. Ord. 2011-01, passed 3-14-11; Am. Ord. 2011-02, passed 3-14-11)