§ 150.021 RSF SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the RSF Single- and Two-Family Residential District is to provide for low-density, single- and two-family residences and directly related complimentary uses.

(Prior Code, § 505.010)

   (B)   Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the RSF Residential District:

      (1)   Single-family dwelling;

      (2)   Two-family dwelling;

      (3)   Home-based day care;

      (4)   Public parks and playgrounds;

      (5)   Foster home licensed by the state, serving six or less mentally or physically challenged persons; and

      (6)   Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high, and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, and synagogues; provided, that:

         (a)   Side yards shall be double that required for the district; and

         (b)   No building shall be located within 30 feet of any lot line of an abutting lot in an R District.

(Prior Code, § 505.020)

   (C)   Accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the RSF Residential District:

      (1)   Private garages, parking spaces, and carports;

      (2)   Recreational vehicles and equipment;

      (3)   Home occupations as regulated by §§ 150.075 through 150.081;

      (4)   Swimming pools, tennis courts, decks, and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests;

      (5)   The keeping of animals typically classified as animals that are domesticated pets and buildings and structures for the keeping of such animals and storage of related equipment;

      (6)   Fences;

      (7)   Tool houses, sheds, and similar non-commercial storage buildings; and

      (8)   Uses determined by Planning Commission to be similar to those listed in this division (C).

(Prior Code, § 505.030)

   (D)   Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses in the RSF Residential District (requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 150.169(A)):

      (1)   Essential services; equipment and structures such as transformers, unit substations, and equipment houses;

      (2)   Fire Station;

      (3)   Police Station;

      (4)   Residential planned unit developments per §§ 150.060 through 150.063;

      (5)   Hospitals and clinics;

      (6)   Use of the basement as an independent resident or living unit providing:

         (a)   The living unit shall meet or exceed the minimum performance standards for floor area outlined in division (E) below and the ceiling height is a minimum of seven feet; and

         (b)   The living unit contains adequate ventilation and fire escapes as determined by the Fire Chief.

      (7)   Manufactured homes, provided, they meet the provisions of this section and §§ 150.130 through 150.145; and

      (8)   Bed and breakfasts.

(Prior Code, § 505.040)

   (E)   Performance standards.

      (1)   Minimum lot size.

         (a)   Six thousand square feet, single-family; and

         (b)   Eight thousand square feet, two-family.

      (2)   Minimum lot width.

         (a)   Sixty feet, single-family; and

         (b)   At building setback, 80 feet: two-family.

      (3)   Setbacks (measured from lot lines).

         (a)   Front yard. Twenty feet;

         (b)   Side yard.

            1.   Interior lots: six feet; and

            2.   Corner lots: Not less than 20 feet on the side yard abutting a public street.

         (c)   Rear yard.

            1.   Principal building, 20% of the depth of the lot with a maximum requirement of 25 feet; and

            2.   Accessory building, per §§ 150.130 through 150.145.

      (4)   Maximum building height. Thirty-five feet or two and one-half stories;

      (5)   Floor area requirements for single-family dwelling units. Single-family dwelling units erected in the RSF District shall have a minimum floor area of 700 square feet on the main floor. Floor area requirements for two-family dwelling units. Two-family dwelling units erected in the RSF District shall have a minimum floor area of 700 square feet on the main floor;

      (6)   Additional requirements. Additional requirements, including, but not limited to, parking signs, accessory structures, surface water management, planned unit developments, and sewage disposal as regulated in the appropriate sections of this chapter, as may be amended; and

      (7)   Lot width, lot size, and the like. The lot width, lot size, and floor area requirements for all principal buildings may not be less than those allowed in divisions (E)(1), (E)(2), and (E)(5) above, except if all of the following apply:

         (a)   The requirements pertain directly to the proposed replacement of the principal residential use structure on lots of record with widths of at least 50 feet, but less than 60 feet on the date of adoption of this chapter;

         (b)   The lot of record is within a residential district;

         (c)   There is a demonstrated need and potential for continued residential use;

         (d)   The building has an evident re-use as a principal structure in a residential district;

         (e)   The structure has been and will continue to be maintained in a manner that is compatible with adjacent residential uses and does not present a hazard to public health, safety, and general welfare; and

         (f)   The proposed structure is in compliance with divisions (E)(3) and (E)(4) above and this division (E)(7).

(Prior Code, § 505.050)

(Ord. passed 10-8-2003)  Penalty, see § 10.99