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The low density residential classification is the most restrictive residential district. The principal land use in this district is for single-family dwellings and for associated religious, recreational, educational and public facilities necessary to provide for a balanced and attractive low density residential area. 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. 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.
(A) Permitted uses. Detached single-family dwellings.
(B) Conditional uses. The following uses are special exceptions and require written approval of the Board of Adjustment. 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.
(1) Churches, parish houses and other places of worship located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in any residential district.(C) Accessory uses. Accessory uses and buildings may be permitted only as customarily incidental to any of the permitted and conditional uses listed in this section; provided that accessory uses shall not involve the conduct of any business, trade, or industry.(2) Schools and colleges for academic instruction, located not less than 40 feet from other residential district lots.
(3) Public libraries, public museums, public art galleries, and similar public cultural uses, located not less than 20 feet from other residential district lots.
(4) Private non-commercial recreation areas and facilities not listed above including tennis courts, club swimming pools; provided that no swimming pool shall be located nearer than 100 feet from any other residential district lot. Private residential pools shall meet the yard requirements of other permitted uses as detailed in “development standards” in this section and fencing requirements as detailed in § 152.142 of this chapter.
(5) Funeral homes and cemeteries.
(6) 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 treatment of contagious diseases, the permanent care of drug addicts, the feeble-minded or insane shall be at least 100 feet from any residential district lot.
(7) Philanthropic institutions and clubs, except a club which is customarily carried on as a commercial activity.
(8) Non-commercial kennel on the premises of a residence occupied by the owner or tenant as a dwelling house.
(9) Bed and breakfast operations.
(10) Home occupations as defined in § 152.002 of this chapter.
(11) Public parks, playgrounds, golf courses, country clubs; provided that any principal building used therefor shall be located not less than 40 feet from any other lot in any R-1 District.
(D) Special use. A planned unit development for residences shall be permitted as a special use in conformance with §§ 152.225 through 152.229 of this chapter.
(E) Development standards.
| Dwellings | Other Permitted Uses | |
| Minimum lot area | 12,000 sq. ft. | 16,000 sq. ft. |
| Min. lot frontage | 80 feet | 100 feet |
| Min. width at building line | 80 feet | 100 feet |
| Minimum front yard | 35 feet | 35 feet |
| Minimum side yard (each side) | 10 feet | 10 feet |
| Accessory buildings | 5 feet | 5 feet |
| Minimum rear yard | 20 feet | 12 feet |
| Maximum building height: | ||
| Principal structure | 42 ft. or 3 stories | 42 ft. or 3 stories |
| Accessory structure | 25 ft. or 2 stories* | 25 ft. or 2 stories* |
| Signs | As set forth in
§§ 152.205-152.211 |
As set forth in
§§ 152.205-152.211 |
| Parking | As set forth in
§§ 152.185-152.191 |
As set forth in
§§ 152.185-152.191 |
| Sidewalks | As set forth in
§§ 152.135-152.151 |
As set forth in
§§ 152.135-152.151 |
*Provided that a second story is not used
for separate living quarters.
(Ord. 920.27, passed 10-7-93) Penalty,
see § 152.999
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