(A) Intent. This District is intended to provide for residential uses consisting primarily of single-family dwelling units. Multi-family structures are permitted by a special permit process set forth in division (D) below.
(B) Permitted principal uses and structures. The following shall be permitted as uses by right:
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings;
(3) Manufactured homes which comply with the provisions of § 151.112;
(4) Public and parochial schools;
(5) Public uses, including, but not limited to, public parks, playgrounds, recreational uses, fire stations, public utilities, and utility distribution systems; and
(6) Places of worship such as churches and synagogues.
(C) Permitted accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted:
(1) Home occupations in accordance with § 151.111; and
(2) Accessory uses and structures normally appurtenant to permitted uses and structures.
(1) Alternative energy systems to supplement public utility service m conformance with § 151.064;
(2) Bed and breakfast homes;
(3) Child care homes and child care centers;
(4) Hospitals, medical clinics, and other medical facilities;
(5) Mortuaries;
(6) Museum and art galleries;
(7) Nursing homes;
(8) Public and private golf courses;
(9) Retirement homes;
(10) Townhouses; and
(11) Multi-family dwellings.
(E) Prohibited uses and structures. All other uses and structures which are not specifically permitted or not permissible as special uses shall be prohibited from the R-1 Residential District.
(F) Height and area regulations. The maximum height and minimum area regulations shall be as follows:
(1) Generally:
Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) | Required Lot Width (Feet) | Required Front Yard (Feet) | Required Side Yard (Feet) | Rear Yard (Feet) | Height (Feet) | |
Single-family dwelling | 7,000 | 50 | 30 | 7 | 25 | 35 |
Two-family dwelling | 3,500 per family | 50 | 25 | 7 | 25 | 35 |
Multi- family dwelling | 2,200 per family | 50 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 45 |
Other permitted uses | 7,000 | 50 | 25 | 7 | 25 | 35 |
(2) Buildings on corner lots shall provide front yard setbacks of 25 feet on one street side and 15 feet on the other front yard and designate remaining yards as one rear and one side yard;
(3) Building and structures shall not exceed two and one half stories in height; and
(4) The side yard setback between individual units of two-family dwellings may be reduced to zero, if a one-hour fire rated constructed common wall between units starting at the basement level and continuing through to the roofline is maintained.
(H) Fence regulations. Fences within the R-1 Residential District shall be in conformance with the provisions of § 151.117.
(I) Sign regulations. Signs within the R-1 Residential District shall be in conformance with the provisions of § 151.118.
(Ord. passed 8- -2010)