(A) Intent. The intent of the “R” Residential District is to provide locations for low-density site-built, single-family residential dwellings. Other types of residential dwellings may be permitted based upon complying with site review and adjacent landowner concerns.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the “R” Residential District:
(1) Site-built single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings;
(3) Modular homes; and
(4) Public park and recreation areas.
(C) Permitted accessory uses. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted in the “R” Residential District: accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to permitted uses, except stables.
(D) Conditional use. The following uses may be permitted as a conditional use in the “R” Residential District by the Board of Adjustment, subject to such requirements as Board deems necessary to protect adjacent property, prevent objectionable or offensive conditions and promote the health, safety and general welfare:
(1) Type I manufactured homes;
(2) Type I manufactured homes without permanent foundation;
(3) Type II manufactured homes;
(4) Multiple-family dwellings;
(5) Bed and breakfast establishments;
(6) Game lodge;
(7) Public and private schools;
(8) Home occupations;
(9) Hospitals, nursing homes and homes for the aged. Any building approved for such use shall be set back not less than 50 feet from the street on which it fronts and shall have side and rear setbacks of not less than 30 feet and shall meet other requirements of this chapter;
(10) Commercial or private storage buildings used exclusively for storage and not for performance of any other services;
(11) Registered or licensed day care homes caring for children, provided that such facilities shall provide not less than 25 square feet of floor area not including halls or bathrooms and adequate outdoor recreation space for each child, in addition, such facilities shall supply adequate off-street parking or other suitable plan for the loading and unloading of children so as not to obstruct public streets or create other traffic or safety hazards;
(12) In-home nursing or convalescent homes with up to four additional residents other than immediate family;
(13) Religious institutions, public libraries, museums and schools;
(14) Public utilities and governmental buildings, including substations, regulator substations, pumping stations, radio and television transmitter or tower, transmission lines, water filtration plant and storage reservoir, or other similar public service uses;
(15) Off-street parking permitted in the district, provided that adequate screening is present and that a site plan is approved for any permanent improvements;
(16) Licensed day care centers;
(17) Mortuaries;
(18) Public buildings or facilities established and operated by any governmental agency; and
(19) Truck terminals existing upon the adoption of this chapter.
(E) Prohibited uses. All uses and structures not specifically permitted or not permitted by conditional use shall be prohibited in the “R” Residential District.
(F) Area/construction regulations. Minimum lot area, maximum building height, maximum fat coverage and minimum yard requirements shall be regulated in accordance with the following tables:
Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width | Maximum Height | Maximum Percent Lot Coverage | |
Churches, synagogues, chapels and other similar places of worship | 87,120 square feet (2 acres) | 75' | 35'* | 30% |
Other conditional uses | To be determined by the Board of Adjustment | |||
Single-family residence | 6,500 square feet | 50' | 35' | 30% |
*Maximum height for steeples and towers shall be 75 feet | ||||
Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width | Maximum Height | Maximum Percent Lot Coverage | |
Assisted living, nursing and rest homes and the like | 2,000 square feet/dwelling unit | 60' | 35' | 40% |
Churches, synagogues, chapels and other similar places of worship | 87,120 square feet (2 acres) | 75' | 35'* | 30% |
Conditional uses | To be determined by the Board of Adjustment | |||
Single-family residential | 6,500 square feet | 50' | 35' | 30% |
Three to four dwelling units | 2,500 square feet/dwelling unit | 50' | 35' | 30% |
Two dwelling units | 3,000 square feet/dwelling unit | 50' | 35' | 30% |
Minimum Front Yard | Minimum Rear Yard | Minimum Side Yard | ||
Party Wall Side | Non-Party Wall Side | |||
Assisted living, nursing and rest homes and the like | 50' | 30' | 0' | 30' |
Conditional uses | To be determined by the Board of Adjustment | |||
Single-family residential | 20' | 10' | 0' | 5' |
Three or more dwelling units | 20' | 20' | 0' | 7' |
Two dwelling units | 20' | 10' | 0' | 5' |
(G) Exception to minimum side yard requirement. The Board of Adjustment may allow side yards to be less than required in the “R” District, provided an appropriate easement is recorded at the Codington County Register of Deeds ensuring that no structures shall hereafter be constructed within a distance two times the minimum required side yard (ten feet) on the affected adjacent property.
(Ord. passed 7-7-2014)