(a) Purpose. The intent of the R-4 Residential District is to designate certain land for the combined development of both detached single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings, thereby allowing for a somewhat higher than average density level yet retaining essentially a single-family character. The intent of the R-4 Residential District is to reflect existing conditions where the residential development and housing are largely built up.
(b) Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted as a use-by-right in the R-4 Residential District:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings; and
(3) Neighborhood and community parklands and open space.
(c) Conditionally Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted as conditional uses in the R-4 Residential District, subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals and the subsequent issuance of a conditional use permit by the Code Enforcement Officer, which procedure is specified in Sections 1266.01 and 1268.05(f):
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Fraternal lodges and private clubs;
(3) Hospitals and juvenile and adult group homes;
(4) Kindergarten or day nursery;
(5) Private recreation development;
(6) Public and parochial schools;
(7) Public utility substations or exchanges;
(8) Mobile home parks, subject to the procedure specified in Section 1266.01; and
(9) Fire and police stations, provided they are located adjacent to an arterial street.
(Ord. 79-56. Passed 11-13-79.)
(10) Nursing homes.
(Ord. 82-9. Passed 3-9-82.)
(d) Minimum Lot Area and Width. There shall be permitted zoning lots not less than 8,000 square feet in land area for detached single-family dwellings and not less than 12,500 square feet for two-family attached dwellings. No lot shall be less than seventy feet for single-family dwellings or less than 100 feet for two-family dwellings.
(Ord. 79-56. Passed 11-13-79.)
(e) Minimum Dwelling Size. For single-family dwellings there shall be a minimum living area standard of 1,300 square feet. For two-family dwellings there shall be a minimum living area standard of 1,200 square feet per dwelling unit.
(Ord. 96-5. Passed 3-27-95.)
(f) Maximum Building Height. No dwelling shall exceed thirty-five feet in height.
(g) Minimum Yards.
(1) Front.There shall be a minimum setback of not less than twentyfive feet.
(2) Side. There shall be a minimum width on either side of not less than eight feet, with the combined width of both side yards to be not less than 20 feet.
(3) Rear. There shall be a minimum depth of 25 feet.
(h) Required Off Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 1266.05.
(Ord. 79-56. Passed 11-13-79.)