The R-1 district is the most restrictive residential district and is to be considered the most restrictive district in the Zoning Code. The principal use of land is exclusively for single-family residential uses as well as related recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally found in an orderly and attractive residential area. These residential areas are intended to be protected from encroachment of uses that are not appropriate to a residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of the different uses.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Property and buildings in an R-1 district shall be used only for the following purposes:
A. Single family dwellings, including manufactured homes.
B. Churches.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having similar curricula as public schools and having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public parks, semi-public parks, and playgrounds.
F. Public buildings and facilities, including essential service buildings.
G. Family homes.
H. Home occupations – home industry, provided the requirements of Section 165D.01 are met.
I. Accessory uses and buildings that are customarily incidental to any of the above stated uses. Accessory uses shall include private garages and carports, private swimming pools, and private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
2. Special Exceptions. Property and buildings in R-1 districts may be used for the following purposes in accordance with the provisions contained herein if the Board of Adjustment deems them appropriate:
A. Hospitals, nursing homes, or convalescent homes with the same off-street parking and yards as those required for other institutional uses under the Zoning Code.
B. Swimming pools, golf courses, cemeteries, and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
4. Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be those regulations as specified in Section 165D.02.
5. Sign Regulations. The following signs are allowed, but require a permit unless otherwise stated:
A. Nameplates attached flat against the wall of the principal building not to exceed four square feet in area (no permit required).
B. Church or public bulletin boards not to exceed eight feet in width and 10 feet in height.
C. Temporary signs advertising the lease or sale of the premises not to exceed six square feet in area (no permit required).
D. Illumination of signs, bulletin boards, and nameplates shall be lighted only with indirect, non-intermittent lighting
E. Signs and bulletin boards shall be at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
F. All signs shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition and in the event their use shall cease, the area shall be restored to a condition free from refuse and rubbish.