1268.05 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

   (a)   The following minimum dimensions for lot area and width, front, side and rear yards, and maximum dimensions for lot coverage and building heights, shall be required for every structure and land use in the R-1A One-Family Rural Residential District, except as noted.

      (1)   Minimum lot area shall be 40,000 square feet. There shall not be more than one dwelling upon each lot. Refer to Section 1294.12 for permitted exceptions to lot area.

      (2)   Minimum lot width shall be 150 feet along the street upon which the lot principally fronts. Lots located on irregular or curving streets shall have their width measured at the building line. Refer to Section 1294.12 for permitted exceptions to lot widths.

      (3)   Maximum lot coverage for all buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than 20% of the lot area.

      (4)   Minimum yard dimensions shall be as follows:

         A.   Front yards, 50 feet;

         B.   Side yards, 25 feet each side; and

         C.   Rear yards, 50 feet.

      (5)   Maximum building heights for residential structures shall be two and one-half stories, but shall not exceed 35 feet. Refer to Section 1294.06 for accessory building regulations. Refer to Section 1294.18 for building height limitations for nonresidential structures in residential districts.

      (6)   Minimum dwelling floor areas shall be 850 square feet for single story dwellings and 750 square feet at the first or main floor level for all dwellings above one story, exclusive of any attached garage, porch or breezeway.

   (b)   For permitted reductions in yard dimensions, for permitted yard encroachments and for placement of accessory buildings in yard area, refer to Sections 1294.15 and 1294.16.

(Ord. 89. Passed 4-10-72; Ord. 2015-1. Passed 4-13-15; Ord. 2022-02. Passed 4-11-22.)