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SEC. 51A-4.112.   SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICTS.
   (a)   R-1ac(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. There exists in certain parts of the city large areas of single family residential development on estate type lots of one acre or more in area. This development has been supplied with utilities and other public services based upon an estate type density. To conserve the character and value of buildings and building sites existing in these areas and to provide for the gradual expansion of this residential development in accordance with the need and a comprehensive plan for various types of residential districts, the R-1ac(A) district is provided. This district is intended to be composed of single family dwellings together with public and private schools, churches, and public park areas to serve the area. The sections designated in the R-1ac(A) districts are limited in area and are not intended to be subject to major alteration by future amendment except at the fringe of the districts where minor adjustments may become appropriate to permit the reasonable development of vacant tracts or gradual transition from other districts.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
            --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212(10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 40 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard. Minimum side and rear yard is:
            (i)   10 feet for single family structures; and
            (ii)   20 feet for other permitted structures.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 36 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   40 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is one acre.
            (ii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
            (iii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (1)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (2)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (3)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district.
   (b)   R-1/2ac(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. There exists in certain parts of the city large areas of single family residential development on estate type lots of one-half acre or more in area. This development has been supplied with utilities and other public services based upon an estate type density. To conserve the character and value of buildings and building sites existing in these areas and to provide for the gradual expansion of this residential development in accordance with the need and a comprehensive plan for various types of residential districts, the R-1/2ac(A) district is provided. This district is intended to be composed of single family dwellings together with public and private schools, churches, and public park areas to serve the area. The sections designated in the R-1/2ac(A) districts are limited in area and are not intended to be subject to major alteration by future amendment except at the fringe of the districts where minor adjustments may become appropriate to permit the reasonable development of vacant tracts or gradual transition from other districts.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
            --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit. [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212 (10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 40 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard. Minimum side and rear yard is:
            (i)   10 feet for single family structures; and
            (ii)   20 feet for other permitted structures.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 36 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   40 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is one-half acre.
            (ii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
            (iii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (i)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (ii)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (iii)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district.
   (c)   R-16(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. Single family residential development has taken place on intermediate sized lots in portions of the city in recent years. In order to protect and encourage the continued development of intermediate density with single family residences in appropriate areas of the city, the R-16(A) district is provided. In addition to single family residences, it is intended that churches, public and private schools, and public parks necessary to serve and complement the intermediate density development be permitted. The areas placed in the R-16(A) district are generally limited in area and are not intended to be subject to major alteration by future amendment except where changed conditions might justify the action or where minor adjustments in the boundary of a district may be appropriate to secure a reasonable development of the land.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
            --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit. [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212 (10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 35 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard.
            (i)   Minimum side and rear yard for single family structures is 10 feet.
            (ii)   Minimum side yard for other permitted structures is 15 feet.
            (iii)   Minimum rear yard for other permitted structures is 20 feet.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 30 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   40 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is 16,000 square feet.
            (ii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
            (iii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (i)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (ii)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (iii)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district.
   (d)   R-13(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. Single family residential development has taken place on intermediate sized lots in portions of the city in recent years. In order to protect and encourage the continued development of intermediate density with single family residences in appropriate areas of the city, the R-13(A) district is provided. In addition to single family residences, it is intended that churches, public and private schools, and public parks necessary to serve and complement the intermediate density development be permitted. The areas placed in the R-13(A) district are generally limited in area and are not intended to be subject to major alteration by future amendment except where changed conditions might justify the action or where minor adjustments in the boundary of a district may be appropriate to secure a reasonable development of the land.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
      --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit. [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212 (10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 30 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard. Minimum side and rear yard is:
            (i)   8 feet for single family structures; and
            (ii)   15 feet for other permitted structures.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 30 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   45 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is 13,000 square feet.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (i)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (ii)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (iii)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district.
   (e)   R-10(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. Single family residential development has taken place on intermediate sized lots in portions of the city in recent years. In order to protect and encourage the continued development of intermediate density with single family residences in appropriate areas of the city, the R-10(A) district is provided. In addition to single family residences, it is intended that churches, public and private schools, and public parks necessary to serve and complement the intermediate density development be permitted. The areas placed in the R-10(A) district are generally limited in area and are not intended to be subject to major alteration by future amendment except where changed conditions might justify the action or where minor adjustments in the boundary of a district may be appropriate to secure a reasonable development of the land.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
      --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit. [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212 (10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 30 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard.
            (i)   Minimum side and rear yard for single family structures is six feet.
            (ii)   Minimum side yard for other permitted structures is 10 feet.
            (iii)   Minimum rear yard for other permitted structures is 15 feet.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 30 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   45 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is 10,000 square feet.
            (ii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
            (iii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (i)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (ii)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (iii)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district.
   (f)   R-7.5(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. This district comprises a major portion of the existing single family dwelling development of the city and is considered to be the proper zoning classification for large areas of the undeveloped land remaining in the city appropriate for single family dwelling use. This district is intended to be composed of single family dwellings together with public and private schools, churches, and public parks essential to create basic neighborhood units. Limited portions of these neighborhood units may consist of denser residential zoning classifications which are shown on the zoning district map or which later may be created by amendments to the map.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
            --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit. [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212 (10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 25 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard.
            (i)   Minimum side and rear yard for single family structures is five feet.
            (ii)   Minimum side yard for other permitted structures is 10 feet.
            (iii)   Minimum rear yard for other permitted structures is 15 feet.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 30 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   45 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is 7,500 square feet.
            (ii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
            (iii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (i)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (ii)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (iii)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district.
   (g)   R-5(A) district.
      (1)   Purpose. This classification creates a single family dwelling district which is appropriate in area requirements for moderate value single family housing development and which, at the same time, provides a reasonable standard of light, air, and similar living amenities. It is intended that the R-5(A) classification be added by amendment in specific areas where higher density single family residence development is shown to be appropriate because of existing development and the adequacy of utilities and where redevelopment of substandard areas at increased single family density is appropriate.
      (2)   Main uses permitted.
         (A)   Agricultural uses.
            --   Crop production.
         (B)   Commercial and business service uses.
            None permitted.
         (C)   Industrial uses.
            --   Gas drilling and production. [SUP]
            --   Temporary concrete or asphalt batching plant. [SUP]  
         (D)   Institutional and community service uses.
            --   Adult day care facility. [SUP]
            --   Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
            --   Child-care facility. [SUP]
            --   Church.
            --   College, university or seminary. [SUP]
            --   Community service center. [SUP]
            --   Convent or monastery. [SUP]
            --   Foster home. [SUP]
            --   Library, art gallery, or museum. [SUP]
            --   Public or private school. [SUP]
         (E)   Lodging uses.
            None permitted.
         (F)   Miscellaneous uses.
            --   Carnival or circus (temporary). [By special authorization of the building official.]
            --   Temporary construction or sales office.
         (G)   Office uses.
            None permitted.
         (H)   Recreation uses.
            --   Country club with private membership. [SUP]
            --   Private recreation center, club, or area. [SUP]
            --   Public park, playground, or golf course.
         (I)   Residential uses.
            --   Handicapped group dwelling unit. [See Section 51A-4.209(3.1).]
            --   Single family.
         (J)   Retail and personal service uses.
            None permitted.
         (K)   Transportation uses.
            --   Private street or alley. [SUP]
            --   Transit passenger shelter. [See Section 51A-4.211.]
            --   Transit passenger station or transfer center. [SUP]
         (L)   Utility and public service uses.
            --   Electrical substation. [SUP]
            --   Local utilities. [SUP or RAR may be required. See Section 51A-4.212(4).]
            --   Police or fire station. [SUP]
            --   Radio, television, or microwave tower. [SUP]
            --   Tower/antenna for cellular communication. [See Section 51A-4.212(10.1).]
            --   Utility or government installation other than listed. [SUP]
         (M)   Wholesale, distribution, and storage uses.
            --   Recycling drop-off container. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.2).]
            --   Recycling drop-off for special occasion collection. [See Section 51A-4.213 (11.3).]
      (3)   Accessory uses. As a general rule, an accessory use is permitted in any district in which the main use is permitted. Some specific types of accessory uses, however, due to their unique nature, are subject to additional regulations contained in Section 51A-4.217. For more information regarding accessory uses, consult Section 51A-4.217.
         (A)   The following accessory uses are not permitted in this district:
            --   Accessory helistop.
            --   Accessory medical/infectious waste incinerator.
            --   Accessory outside display of merchandise.
            --   Accessory outside sales.
            --   Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
         (B)   In this district, the following accessory uses are permitted by SUP only:
            --   Accessory community center (private).
      (4)   Yard, lot, and space regulations. (Note: The yard, lot, and space regulations in this subsection must be read together with the yard, lot, and space regulations contained in Division 51A-4.400. In the event of a conflict between this subsection and Division 51A-4.400, Division 51A-4.400 controls.)
         (A)   Front yard. Minimum front yard is 20 feet.
         (B)   Side and rear yard. Minimum side and rear yard is:
            (i)   five feet for single family structures; and
            (ii)   10 feet for other permitted structures.
         (C)   Dwelling unit density. No maximum dwelling unit density.
         (D)   Floor area ratio. No maximum floor area ratio.
         (E)   Height. Maximum structure height is 30 feet.
         (F)   Lot coverage.
            (i)   Maximum lot coverage is:
               (aa)   45 percent for residential structures; and
               (bb)   25 percent for nonresidential structures.
            (ii)   Surface parking lots and underground parking structures are not included in lot coverage calculations.
         (G)   Lot size.
            (i)   Minimum lot area for residential use is 5,000 square feet.
            (ii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
            (iii)   Repealed by Ord. 20441.
         (H)   Stories. No maximum number of stories.
      (5)   Off-street parking and loading. Consult the use regulations (Division 51A-4.200) for the specific off-street parking requirements for each use. Consult the off-street parking and loading regulations (Divisions 51A-4.300 et seq.) for information regarding off-street parking and loading generally. In this district, off-street parking must be provided at or below ground level.
      (6)   Environmental performance standards. See Article VI.
      (7)   Landscape regulations. See Article X.
      (8)   Additional provisions.
         (A)   Electrical service for single family uses. In this district, a lot for a single family use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service, and metered by not more than one electrical meter. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than one electrical meter on a lot in this district when, in the opinion of the board, the special exception will:
            (1)   not be contrary to the public interest;
            (2)   not adversely affect neighboring properties; and
            (3)   not be used to conduct a use not permitted in this district. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 19808; 20122; 20384; 20441; 20625; 20950; 21002; 21044; 21314; 24543; 26920; 32209)