(1) Purpose. These classifications create districts that are being recognized as a form of housing in the city, and provide standards which will protect and encourage various types of single family dwellings in the city. The townhouse districts are also established in an effort to provide a more dense single family residential character by providing minimum standards for lot area, yards, lot coverage, and lot frontage.
(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.
-- Cemetery or mausoleum. [SUP]
-- Child or adult care facility. [See Section 51A-4.204(3)]
-- Church.
-- College, university or seminary. [SUP]
-- Community service center. [SUP]
-- Convalescent and nursing homes, hospice care, and related institutions. [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.
-- Duplex.
-- Retirement housing. [SUP]
-- 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.
-- 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 these districts:
-- Accessory helistop.
-- Accessory medical/ infectious waste incinerator.
-- Accessory outside display of merchandise.
-- Accessory outside sales.
-- Accessory pathological waste incinerator.
(B) In these districts, 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. No minimum front yard.
(B) Side and rear yard.
(i) No minimum side and rear yard for single family structures.
(ii) Minimum side yard for duplex structures is five feet.
(iii) Minimum rear yard for duplex structures is 10 feet.
(iv) Minimum side and rear yard for other permitted structures is 10 feet.
(v) If a townhouse district abuts a district that requires a greater side yard, the side yard requirements of the more restrictive district apply to the abutting side yard in the townhouse district.
(C) Dwelling unit density.
(i) In a TH-1(A) district, no more than six dwelling units for each acre are allowed.
(ii) In a TH-2(A) district, no more than nine dwelling units for each acre are allowed.
(iii) In a TH-3(A) district, no more than 12 dwelling units for each acre are allowed.
(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) 60 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.
(iii) In these districts, 80 percent of an individual lot may be covered by structures if the coverage for the total project does not exceed 60 percent and at least 40 percent is reserved for open space.
(G) Lot size.
(i) Minimum lot area for residential use is:
(aa) 2,000 square feet for single family structures; and
(bb) 6,000 square feet for duplex structures.
(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.
(8) Additional provisions.
(A) Single family structure spacing. In this district, a minimum of 15 feet between each group of eight single family structures must be provided by plat.
(B) 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) Electrical service for duplex uses. In this district, a lot for a duplex use may be supplied by not more than one electrical utility service and metered by not more than two electrical meters. The board of adjustment may grant a special exception to authorize more than one electrical utility service and more than two electrical meters on a lot for a duplex use 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