(a) R-1: One-Family Residential District: The R-1 One-Family Residential District is intended to provide space in the City for low-density, single-family residential uses, and to provide for additional uses that serve the residential neighborhood as conditional uses. The R-1 District is further divided into two subcategories:
(1) R-1A: Estate Residential District: This District is intended to provide space for the lowest density, single-family residential uses, with an average density of three dwelling units or less for every one acre of land.
(2) R-1B: Suburban Residential District: This District is intended to provide space for low density, single-family residential uses, with an average density of four dwelling units or less for every one acre of land.
(b) R-2: Central Residential District: Council, by establishing the R-2 Central Residential District, recognizes the existence of older residential areas of the City where homes have been built on small lots and where conservation of the existing housing stock should be encouraged. The R-2 Central Residential District allows for existing moderate-density housing and new single-family development. It is not the intent of Council, by the establishment of such District, to provide new moderate density developments as major subdivisions, nor to otherwise expand R-2 Districts beyond the central residential areas of the City.
(c) R-3: Multi-Family Residential District: The R-3 Multi-Family Residential District is intended to provide for mixed housing types at medium to high density in urban areas with complete municipal services. The District should generally be located to provide a smooth transition between residential areas and more intense uses.
(d) Permitted, Prohibited, Accessory, and Conditional Uses: Permitted, prohibited, accessory, and conditional uses for each of the residential districts are listed in Table 1.
(Ord. 05-14. Passed 11-7-05.)
(e) Development Standards: Development standards for each of the residential districts are listed in Tables 2 through 4.
(Ord. 07-02. Passed 5-21-07.)
(f) Lot Coverage: In any residential district, lot coverage shall not exceed thirty-five percent (35%), including all principal and accessory structures.
TABLE 1: Uses in the Residential and Agricultural Districts
Type of Use | Residential Districts | |||
R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | A-1 | |
Residence or Accommodation | ||||
Adult Family Home | P | P | P | P |
Adult Group Home | Pr | C | C | C |
Assisted Living & Life Care | Pr | Pr | C | Pr |
Bed and Breakfast | C | C | C | C |
Boarding House | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Certified Foster Home | P | P | P | P |
Community Alternative Home | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Detached Garages & Sheds | A | A | A | A |
Dwelling, Multifamily. | Pr | Pr | P | Pr |
Dwelling, Row House | Pr | Pr | * | Pr |
Dwelling, Single Family | P | P | P | P |
Dwelling, Three-Family | Pr | Pr | P | Pr |
Dwelling, Two Family | Pr | P | P | Pr |
Elderly Housing | C | C | C | C |
Family Home for the Disabled | P | P | P | P |
Foster Family Home for the Disabled | P | P | P | P |
Home Occupation A | A | A | A | A |
Home Occupation B | C | C | C | C |
Group Home for Disabled Persons | Pr | C | C | C |
In-Law Suites | C | C | C | C |
Permit By Exception | C | C | C | C |
Private Swimming Pools | A | A | A | A |
Residential Treatment Facility | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Skilled Nursing Facility | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Education, Public Admin, Health Care and Other Institutional Uses | ||||
Cemeteries Mortuaries | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Churches, Parish and Convents | C | C | C | C |
Colleges and Universities | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Community Centers | C | C | C | C |
Day Care Centers | C | C | C | C |
Elementary Schools | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Junior and Senior High Schools | Pr | Pr | C | C |
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation | ||||
Commercial Recreation | C | C | C | C |
Public Recreation | P | P | P | P |
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | ||||
Agriculture | Pr | Pr | Pr | P |
Farm Markets | Pr | Pr | Pr | P |
Transportation, Communication, Information and Utilities | ||||
Landing Fields | Pr | Pr | Pr | C |
P=Permitted Use,
C=Conditional Use,
A=Accessory Use,
Pr=Prohibited
* Row House Dwellings (Townhouses) shall only be permitted in the R-3 District as part of an approved PUD or PRCD Overlay District
TABLE 2: R-1 Lot and Dimensional Requirements
R-1 Lot and Dimensional Requirements | |||||||||||||
Type of Use | Min. Lot Size (sq./ft.) | Min. Front Setback (ft.) | Min. Side Setback One Side/ Total (ft.) | Min. Rear Setback (ft.) | Min. Floor Area (sq./ft.) | Min. Lot Width Interior/ Corner (ft.) | |||||||
R-1 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES | |||||||||||||
Adult Family Home | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling in R-1B and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | ||||||||||||
Certified Foster Home | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 1,250 | 80/100 | |||||||
Dwelling, Single-Family R-1A | 13,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 1,500 | 100/120 | |||||||
Dwelling, Single-Family R-1B | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 1,250 | 80/100 | |||||||
Family Home for the Disabled | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling in R-1B and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | ||||||||||||
Foster Family Home for the Disabled | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling in R-1B and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | ||||||||||||
R-1 CONDITIONAL USES | |||||||||||||
Bed & Breakfasts | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 1,250 | 80/100 | |||||||
Churches* | 2 acres | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- | |||||||
Community Centers* | 1 acre | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- | |||||||
Day Care Centers* | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 1,250 | 80/100 | |||||||
Elderly Housing | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 1,250‡ | 80/100 | |||||||
In-Law Suites | Must meet all Building Code requirements; if an addition to the principal structure is proposed, it must meet setback requirements | ||||||||||||
Parks & Recreational Facilities | Play equipment must be set back from all adjacent residential lots a minimum of 25 feet; principal buildings shall meet the same setbacks as a single-family dwelling | ||||||||||||
R-1 ACCESSORY USES | |||||||||||||
--- | 10† | 5 | 5 | --- | --- | ||||||||
‡ Another shown in square feet per family dwelling unit, unless modified by Planning Board.
* If parking is in setback, buffering may be required.
† Applies to front porches.
TABLE 3: R-2 Lot and Dimensional Requirements
R-2 Lot and Dimensional Requirements | ||||||
Type of Use | Min. Lot Size (sq./ft.) | Min. Front Setback (ft.) | Min. Side Setback One Side /Total (ft.) | Min. Rear Setback (ft.) | Min. Floor Area (sq./ft.) | Min. Lot Width/ Interior Corner (ft.) |
R-2 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES | ||||||
Adult Family Home | Must meet setbacks for two-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Certified Foster Home | 8,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800 | 80/100 |
Dwelling, Single-Family | 8,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800 | 80/100 |
Dwelling, Two-Family | 8,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 800‡ | 80/100 |
Family Home for the Disabled | Must meet setbacks for two-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Foster Family Home for the Disabled | Must meet setbacks for two-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
R-2 CONDITIONAL USES | ||||||
Adult Group Home | Must meet setbacks for two-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Bed & Breakfasts | 8,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800 | 80/100 |
Day Care Centers* | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800 | 80/100 |
Churches* | 2 acres | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- |
Community Centers* | 1 acre | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- |
Elderly Housing | 8,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800‡ | 80/100 |
Group Home for Disabled Persons | Must meet setbacks for two-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
In-Law Flats | Must meet all Building Code requirements; if an addition to the principal structure is proposed, it must meet setback requirements | |||||
Parks & Recreational Facilities | Play equipment must be set back from all residential lots a minimum of 25 feet; principal buildings shall be set back as indicated for single family dwellings | |||||
R-2 ACCESSORY USES | ||||||
--- | 10† | 5 | 5 | --- | --- | |
‡ Amount shown in square feet per family dwelling unit, unless modified by Planning Board.
* If parking is in setback, buffering may be required.
† Applies to front porches.
TABLE 4: R-3 Lot and Dimensional Requirements
Type of Use | Min. Lot Size (sq./ft.) | Min. Front Setback (ft.) | Min. Side Setback One Side /Total (ft.) | Min. Rear Setback (ft.) | Min. Floor Area (sq./ft. | Min. Lot Width (ft.) |
R-3 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES | ||||||
Adult Family Home | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Certified Foster Home | 7,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 950 | 80/100 |
Dwelling, Single-Family | 7,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 950 | 80/100 |
Dwelling, Two-Family | 4,500‡ | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800‡ | 80/100 |
Dwelling, Three-Family | 3,700‡ | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800‡ | 80/100 |
Dwelling, Multifamily | 3,000‡ | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | 800‡ | 100/120 |
Family Home for the Disabled | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Foster Family Home for the Disabled | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
R-3 CONDITIONAL USES | ||||||
Adult Group Home | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Assisted Living & Life Care | 1acre | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- |
Bed & Breakfast | 7,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 950 | 80/100 |
Boarding Homes | 7,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | ? | 100/120 |
Cemeteries | 1 acre | 25 | 20:50 | 25 | --- | --- |
Churches* | 2 acres | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- |
Colleges and Universities* | 3 acres | 100 | 45:100 | 200 | --- | --- |
Community Alternative Home | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
Community Centers* | 1 acre | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | --- | --- |
Day Care Centers* | 10,000 | 25 | 20:50 | 40 | 80/100 | |
Dwelling, Row House | Dimensional and Lot Requirements to be set by Planning Board as a part of the PUD or PRCD approval | |||||
Elderly Housing | 7,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | 800‡ | 80/100 |
Elementary School* | 2 acres | 100 | 45:100 | 200 | --- | --- |
Group Home for Disabled Persons | Must meet setbacks for single-family dwelling and provide 200 sq. ft. of space for each occupant | |||||
In-Law Suites | Must meet all Building Code requirements; if an addition to the principal structure is proposed, it must meet setback requirements | |||||
Jr./Sr. High School* | 3 acres | 100 | 45:100 | 200 | --- | --- |
Mortuaries | 10,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 30 | --- | 80/100 |
Parks & Recreational Facilities | Play equipment must be set back from all residential lots a minimum of 25 feet; principal buildings shall be setback as indicated for single family dwellings | |||||
Residential Treatment Facilities* | 11,000 | 25 | 10:25 | 40 | ? | 80/100 |
Skilled Nursing Facilities* | 1 acre | 40 | 20:50 | 40 | ? | --- |
R-3 ACCESSORY USES | ||||||
--- | 10† | 5 | 5 | --- | --- | |
‡ Amount shown in square feet per family dwelling unit, unless modified by Planning Board.
* If parking is in setback, buffering may be required.
Must meet occupancy requirements of the Property Maintenance Code or Building Code.
† Applies to front porches.
(Ord. 05-14. Passed 11-7-05.)