The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone is to preserve residential neighborhoods, to prevent overcrowding of the land and to encourage the development of low density areas which are best suited for residential purposes. (Ord. 207, 3-17-1987)
(A) Uses Allowed:
Accessory uses as regulated in subsection (F) of this section.
Churches.
Home gardening and other horticultural uses not operated as a commercial enterprise.
"Home occupations" as defined in section 3-5-5 of this title.
One sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area pertaining to the lease or sale of buildings or premises where the sign is located. This provision shall also apply to political signs during campaign periods. Signs for home occupations shall be limited to two (2) square feet in area, shall be unlighted and attached flush to the building. Schools shall be allowed an animated sign not to exceed eight feet (8') in height by eight feet (8') in width and illuminated only during the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
Schools.
Single-family dwellings.
Temporary buildings as uses necessary for construction purposes for a period not to exceed one year. (Ord. 2018-4, 11-7-2018)
(B) Conditional Uses Permitted: The Planning Commission may, after notice and public hearing as prescribed in section 3-3-2 of this title, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.
Buildings for governmental or public utility functions.
Clinics of the healing arts in residential style when adjacent to hospitals.
Hospitals.
Nonprofit community clubhouse.
Parks and playgrounds.
Rest and convalescent home. (Ord. 207, 3-17-1987)
(C) Height Regulations: Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed thirty six feet (36') in height.
(D) Setback Requirements:
1. Front Yard/Lot: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than twenty feet (20') from the right-of-way line of the street; provided, when lots comprising fifty percent (50%) or more of the frontage between two (2) intersecting streets are already developed with buildings having front yard/lot with a variation of not more than twenty feet (20') in depth, the average of such front yard/lot shall establish the minimum front yard/lot depth for the entire frontage. In no case shall a front yard/lot of more than thirty five feet (35') in depth be required.
2. Side Yard/Lot: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line; except corner lots shall maintain a twenty foot (20') side yard/lot adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building fronts for a distance of forty feet (40') either direction of the corner. Side yard on corner lots shall then be required a minimum of five feet (5').
3. Rear Yard/Lot: There shall be a rear yard/lot having a depth of not less than ten feet (10').
4. Houses: Set back twenty feet (20') from the property line. Porches and/or decks a maximum of ten feet (10') from the property line and a maximum of ten feet (10') from right-of- way on property line.
(E) Area Requirements:
1. The minimum lot area for each residential structure shall be nine thousand (9,000) square feet and a lot width at the established building line of not less than seventy five feet (75').
2. All setback requirements will be strictly required as listed.
(F) Accessory Uses: Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the primary building located on the property. Such uses shall be limited to thirty six feet (36') in height, shall not exceed the height of the primary building, and shall not encroach upon the front or side yard/lot. (Ord. 2018-4, 11-7-2018)
(G) Off Street Parking Requirements:
1. For each single-family residence, two (2) spaces as defined in section 3-5-5 of this title, sufficient in size for a garage or carport.
2. For other uses in the R-1 Zone refer to subsection 3-2-1(G) of this title. (Ord. 207, 3-17-1987)