§ 154.083 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1).

   (A)   The residential classification is intended for housing in conformance with the future land use map, County Comprehensive Plan. The principal land use in this district is for residential dwellings and for associated religious, recreational, educational and public facilities necessary to provide for a balanced and attractive residential areas. Lands in this district are intended to be protected from encroachment of uses detrimental to and not performing a function appropriate to the residential environment.

   (B)   Property values are stabilized and orderly growth promoted by providing adequate light, air and open space and through consideration of proper function relationships of each permitted use.

      (1)   Permitted uses.

         (a)   Detached single-family dwellings; and

         (b)   Approved manufactured/mobile homes.

      (2)   Accessory uses. Accessory uses and buildings may be permitted only as customarily incidental to any of the permitted and conditional uses listed above; provided that such accessory uses shall not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry. Accessory uses and structures may include the following:

         (a)   The taking of boarders or roomers by the family resident on the premises, provided that no new living unit with separate kitchen and bathroom facilities is created (maximum of three rooms for this purpose);

         (b)   Detached garage(s) for the storage of automobiles, recreational equipment and incidental equipment;

         (c)   Private swimming pools, provided that they meet the side yard requirements of principal buildings and are fenced to prevent free access to small children in conformance with the requirements in § 154.125; and

         (d)   Storage buildings.

      (3)   Conditional uses. The following uses are special exceptions and require written approval of the Board of Adjustment; and the Board may attach certain conditions to its approval which it feels are necessary to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would locate. Conditional uses shall be so located, site-planned and designed as to avoid undue noise, nuisances and dangers:

         (a)   Churches, parish houses and other places of worship located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in the R District;

         (b)   Public parks, playgrounds, golf courses, country clubs and other public recreational facilities; provided that any principal building used therefor shall be located not less than 40 feet from any other lot in the R-1 District;

         (c)   Schools and colleges for academic instruction, located not less than 40 feet from the R-1 District lots;

         (d)   Public libraries, public museums and similar public cultural uses, located not less than 20 feet from R-1 District lots;

         (e)   Private noncommercial recreation areas and facilities not listed above including tennis courts, club swindling pools; provided that no such swimming pool shall be located nearer than 100 feet from an R-1 District lot;

         (f)   Funeral homes and cemeteries;

         (g)   Hospitals and clinics for human care, nursing and convalescent homes, physicians offices, religious and charitable institutions, provided that any buildings which are used for the permanent care of drug addicts or the mentally impaired shall be at least 100 feet from the R-1 District lots;

         (h)   Philanthropic institutions and clubs, except a club which is customarily carried on as a commercial activity;

         (i)   Non-commercial kennel on the premises of a residence occupied by the owner or tenant as a dwelling house;

         (j)   Bed and breakfast operations;

         (k)   Home occupations as defined in § 154.009; and

         (l)   Private air strips.

      (4)   Special use. A planned unit development for residences shall be permitted as a special use in conformance with §§ 154.205 through 154.213.

      (5)   Development standards (R-1).

	Dwellings	Conditional Uses	CC
Accessory building	5 feet*	5 feet*	5'
Maximum building height
Principal structure	35 feet	35 feet	35'
Accessory structure	N/A	N/A	15'
Maximum percentage of lot covered by buildings	40%	40%	40%
Minimum front yard	35 feet	35 feet	35'
Minimum lot area
no public sewer	43,560 sq. ft.	43,560 sq. ft.	43,560
on public sewer	11,000 sq. ft.	16,000 sq. ft.	22,500
Minimum public road frontage	75 feet (septic) 60 feet (public sewer)		75' 100'
Minimum rear yard	25 feet	25 feet	25'
Minimum side yard
Accessory building	5 feet	5 feet	5'
(each side)	12 feet	12 feet	12'
Minimum width at building line	75 feet	100 feet	75'
Parking	See §§ 154.165 through 154.172	See §§ 154.165 through 154.172	-
Signs	See §§ 154.185 through 154.191	See §§ 154.185 through 154.191	-
*Rear yards are measured from the property line, unless there are utility easements along the rear property line; all structures must be located a minimum of five feet from the easement

 

(Ord. passed 1-11-2005)