A. Purpose. The major purpose of this Single- and Two-Family Residential District (R-1) is to allow low-density development of single- and two-family dwelling units in developing portions of the City where City water is available. All dwelling units in an R-1 District shall be required to hook up to City utilities.

B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-1 District:

[Amended 1-12-2004 Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). ]

(1) One- and two-family residential dwellings.

(2) Public recreation, including parks and playgrounds.

(3) Historic sites and structures.

(4) Signs subject to standards in Article VII.

(5) Essential services: telephone, telegraph and power lines and necessary appurtenant equipment and structures.

(6) Modular homes and manufactured homes with or without foundations and provided the unit is not in excess of 10 years old and not less than 980 square feet.

C. Accessory uses. The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-1 District:

[Amended 1-13-1993 Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). ]

(1) Any incidental structure or building necessary to the conduct of a permitted use, including private garages, carports, screen houses, swimming pools and storage buildings for use of occupants of the principal structures.

(2) Areas for housing and/or confinement of pets are allowed, subject to the provisions of this chapter, but may not be allowed in the front yard.

D. Conditional uses. The following conditional uses are permitted in the R-1 District:

[Amended 1-12-2004 Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). ]

(1) Municipal office buildings.

(2) Twin homes/townhomes.

(3) Public and parochial schools of general instruction.

(4) Churches, chapels, including parish houses.

(5) Cemeteries, memorial gardens and funeral homes.

(6) Boarding or rental of rooms including bed-and-breakfast establishments, with a maximum of six roomers for each residential dwelling.

(7) Home occupations.

(8) City buildings and structures, including police and fire stations, libraries, museums and art galleries nursing homes, hospitals and sanitariums.

(9) Water supply buildings and reservoirs, elevated tanks and public swimming pools.

(10) Zero lot line homes with either detached or common walls.

(11) Professional offices.

(12) Semiprivate recreation areas, clubs, lodges and centers, including country clubs, swimming pools and golf courses, but not including such uses as camping areas, miniature golf courses or practice driving ranges, which are operated for commercial purposes.

(13) Pole structures subject to screening and appearance standards, which require exterior roofing and construction materials similar to those dominant in the area.

(14) Any other use of the same character of those listed as permitted uses.

E. Performance standards.

[Amended 1-13-1993; 1-12-2004]

(1) Height regulations. The maximum height of all building shall not exceed 30 feet.

(2) Front yard regulations.

(a) Required setback distance shall be 25 feet from lot line.

(b) Where a lot is located at the intersection of two or more roads or highways, there shall be a front yard setback of 25 feet on one side (front) and 15 feet on the other side (side).

(c) Where adjacent structures within the same block have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the required setback and the setback of the adjacent structure. In no case shall the minimum front yard setback requirement exceed 25 feet.

(3) Side and rear yard regulations.

(a) Minimum side yard setback shall be eight feet on any one side; both sides, a total of 16 feet.

(b) Minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.

(4) Lot width and depth regulations.

(a) Minimum lot width for single-family residence shall be 60 feet; two-family residence, 80 feet.

(b) Minimum lot depth for single-family residence shall be 100 feet; two-family residence, 100 feet.

(5) Lot coverage and minimum dwelling width. The maximum lot coverage of all buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not exceed 50% of the lots total square footage.

(6) General regulations. Additional requirements for parking, signs, and other regulations are set forth in Article VII. Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).