(a) Intent. In the creation of the RS District, it is the intent of the City to provide reasonable regulations for the development of those areas in which less than average lot sizes exist at the time of the enactment of this Zoning Code (Ordinance 66-103, passed December 19, 1966). Lot sizes and other provisions contained in this chapter are based upon the existing lot sizes in the subdivisions to which the sections are applicable and upon current health and subdivision practices. The District shall apply only to the entire area of the subdivisions known as Vermilion On The Lake Subdivision No. 1 and Highbridge and Essex Road Areas of Subdivision No. 2, Sunnyside Beach Realty Company Allotment, Sunnyside Beach, and Vermilion River Park Allotment No. 2, Bluebird Beach, Nakomis Park, Laley Street, State Street Allotment, Linwood Park, and Adams, Jackson and Center Streets, Elberta Beach and such other areas as are shown on the Zoning Map.
(b) Permitted Uses.
(1) In the RS District, no building or land shall be used or changed in use, and no building shall be located, erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided herein, except for one or more of the following uses:
A. Single-family residences.
B. Schools and other public uses.
C. Churches.
D. Customary accessory uses.
(Ord. 66-103. Passed 12-19-66.)
(2) The following uses shall be deemed conditional uses in an RS District and shall be permitted as provided in Chapter 1264:
A. Institutions.
B. Bed and breakfasts, only in portions of such District that are also contained within the boundaries of the Harbour Town Historic District, as defined in Section 1224.03.
(Ord. 98-27. Passed 5-4-98; Ord. 99-45. Passed 9-22-99.)
C. Wireless telecommunications towers and related wireless telecommunications facilities.
(Ord. 99-46. Passed 10-24-99.)
(c) Prohibited Uses.
(1) Uses or processes which would affect an extensive area or be contrary to the public health and welfare in the City are prohibited in this and all other zoning districts. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, bituminous concrete manufacturing facilities, commonly known as "asphalt plants".
(Ord. 98-87. Passed 3-1-99.)
(2) No building or structure, except a principle residence, shall be built or erected on any vacant lot within the district.
(Ord. 2009-51. Passed 7-27-09.)
(3) A storage unit facility used or intended for storage of personal property other than property of the current lawful residents or owners of the principal residences thereon.
(Ord. 2022-5. Passed 11-21-22.)
(d) Building Height. No building or structure in an RS District shall exceed thirty feet in height, except as otherwise provided in this Zoning Code.
(e) Lot Area, Width and Yard Requirements.
(1) Lot area and width. Each single-family dwelling or other building permitted herein shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 5,000 square feet and a width of not less than fifty feet, unless otherwise provided in this Zoning Code.
(2) Yards. Yards of the following depths or widths shall be provided for all lots in an RS District unless otherwise permitted by this Zoning Code:
A. Front yards. The depth of the front yard shall be not less than thirty feet, except that where adjacent lots have been built upon, the front yards thereby established shall be observed.
B. Rear yards. The depth of the rear yard shall be not less than thirty feet. (Ord. 66-103. Passed 12-19-66.)
C. Side yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall be provided with two side yards as follows:
The sum of the side yards for a single-family dwelling or other building shall be not less than sixteen feet and neither side yard shall be less than seven feet. The sum of the side yards may be reduced to twelve feet where there is an attached garage and neither side yard shall be less than six feet.
(Ord. 2017-42. Passed 11-6-17.)
(g) Off-Street Parking Requirements. The provisions of Chapter 1276 shall apply in the RS District. In addition, any driveway that travels through the City right-of-way shall do so within the boundary lines of the property it serves.
(h) Density Limitation. The gross residential density shall not exceed six families per acre, including roads.
(i) Area of Building. Each residence shall have 750 square feet of living area exclusive of breezeways, porches or garages.
(Ord. 66-103. Passed 12-19-66; Ord. 2020-35. Passed 10-26-20.)