Draft chapter 166: Establishment of Zoning Districts and the Official Zoning Map
§ 166.05 Single-Family Residential District (R-1a)
The 2026 draft's § 166.05 beside the current code's Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.01, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.02, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.03, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.04, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.05, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.06, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.07, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.08, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.09, Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.10: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
Merged largely rewritten (37% same words)
Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.
Notable changes
- Amount or number: …ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses
2.5and 2 ½ stories and Structures 100 180 18000 30 10… - Amount or number: …Structures 80 100 10000 40 20 20 40
or 3815 ft R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MEDIUM-DENSITY 2-FAMILY… - New requirement: …Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
R-1B:2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family. B. Churches and temples. C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools. D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes. E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums. F. Day care facilities. 3. Accessory … The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to provide… - New requirement: …Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
R-1C:2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted. A. Dwellings, single-family. B. Churches and temples. C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools. D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes. E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums. F. Day Care Facilities. 3. Accessory … The R-1C Single-Family Residential District intends to provide… - New requirement: …beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
REGULATIONS: As10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district: A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10% of the effective date of this Ordinance, there… - Text removed: …(ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2.5 stories
and Structures 100 180 18000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Permitted Accessory 2.5 stories Uses and Structures 80 100 18000 40 20 20 40 or 38 ft TABLE R1B R-1B Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1B Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq …Structures 80 100 10000 30 10 15 30…
What changed
A. Dwellings, single-family.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Day care facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.
A. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden sheds.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures uses in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1A District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1A; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
D. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements.
E. An attached garage may encroach up to 10 feet into the front yard setback, if (1) the side yard width requirements are met; and (2) the driveway, as measured along the centerline from the front line to the attached garage, is at least 30-feet long.
6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
7. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
9. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of new construction, the R-1A District requires a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The plan is subject to review and approval of the City. Applicants in the R-1A District must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district:
A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the parking spaces.
11. Table R-1A Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Minimum Yard and Accessory Yard Requirements Requirements Each Street Front Side Rear R-1A Frontage Side, Depth Area Yard Yard Width
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Yard Corner Maximum Height
(ft) Depth
(ft) Width Lot (ft)
(ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses and Structures and Private 2 ½ stories or 38 Garages 100 180 18,000 30 10 15 30 ft Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Except Private Garages) 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 40 ft
1. Description of District. The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density.
A. The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
A. Dwellings, single-family.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Day Care Facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structure Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11:
A. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden sheds.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1B District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1B; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
D. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements.
E. An attached garage may encroach up to 10 feet into the front yard setback, if (1) the side yard width requirements are met; and (2) the driveway, as measured along the centerline from the front line to the attached garage, is at least 30-feet long.
6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
7. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
9. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of new construction, the R-1B District requires a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The plan is subject to review and approval of the City. Applicants in the R-1B District must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district:
A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.
11. Table R-1B
Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Minimum Yard and Accessory Yard Requirements Requirements Each Street Front Rear R-1B Frontage Side Side, Depth Area Yard Yard Maximum Width Yard Corner
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Depth Height
(ft) Width Lot
(ft) (ft)
(ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses and 2½ Structures 90 150 14,000 30 10 15 30 stories or and 38 ft Private Garages Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft (Except Private Garages)
1. Description of District. The R-1C District intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density.
A. The R-1C Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
A. Dwellings,
B. Churches and
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers,
3. Accessory Uses and Structure Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section
A. Cemetery or
B. Public
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a
D. Long-term care
REQUIREMENTS
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities
E. An attached garage may encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, if (1) the side yard width requirements are met; and (2) the driveway, as measured along the centerline from the front line to the attached garage, is at least 30-feet long.
6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of
8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section
A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the
(ft)
TABLE R1B R-1B Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1B Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2 1/2 stories and Structures 90 150 14,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Permitted Accessory 2 1/2 stories Uses and Structures 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 40 or 38 ft
TABLE R1C R-1C Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1C Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2 1/2 stories and
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MEDIUM-DENSITY TWO-FAMILY
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Current code
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.01 Intent
and DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICTS This district intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family, residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family, residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density.
R-1A The R-1A Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
R-1B: The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
R-1C: The R-1C Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.02 Principal
USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED
A. Dwellings, single-family
B. Churches and temples
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries and museums
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.03 Accessory
USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 9.05:
1. Private garages
2. Private swimming pools
3. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes
4. Garden sheds
5. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 9.05
6. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 9.21.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.04 Special
EXCEPTION USES The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1A, R-1B, and R-1C Districts, subject to provisions of Section 11.07, which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum
B. Public utilities
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit
D. Long-term care facilities
E. Day care facilities
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.05 Area
REQUIREMENTS The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1A, R-1B and R-1C; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and Highway Six, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day care facilities must provide a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of outdoor play area for each child capable in its care.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.06 Signs
REGULATIONS Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Section 6.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.07 Parking
AND LOADING REGULATIONS Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions or Section 7.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.08 Lighting
REGULATIONS Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 8.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.09 Landscaping
REGULATIONS At the time of new construction, all zones require a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the city designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone and must be submitted at the time of application for a building permit. The plan is subject to review and approval of the city.
Applicants in residential zones must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The P&Z may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
Zoning § R-1A/R-1B/R-1C.10 Special
REGULATIONS: As of the effective date of this Ordinance, there are no special regulations; however, this provision is subject to amendment.
TABLE R1A R-1A Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1A Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2 1/2 stories and Structures 100 180 18,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Permitted Accessory 2 1/2 stories Uses and Structures 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 40 or 38 ft
TABLE R1B R-1B Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1B Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2 1/2 stories and Structures 90 150 14,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Permitted Accessory 2 1/2 stories Uses and Structures 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 40 or 38 ft
TABLE R1C R-1C Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Frontage Front Yard Each Side Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum R-1C Width Depth Area Depth Yard Width Corner Lot Depth Height
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses 2 1/2 stories and Structures 80 100 10,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft Permitted Accessory 2 1/2 stories Uses and Structures 80 100 10,000 40 20 20 40 or 38 ft
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MEDIUM-DENSITY TWO-FAMILY
2026 draft
§ 166.05 Single-Family Residential District (R-1a)
1. Description of District. The R-1A District intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density.
A. R-1A. The R-1A Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.
A. Dwellings, single-family.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Day care facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.
A. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden sheds.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures uses in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1A District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1A; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
D. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements.
E. An attached garage may encroach up to 10 feet into the front yard setback, if (1) the side yard width requirements are met; and (2) the driveway, as measured along the centerline from the front line to the attached garage, is at least 30-feet long.
6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
7. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
9. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of new construction, the R-1A District requires a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The plan is subject to review and approval of the City. Applicants in the R-1A District must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district:
A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the parking spaces.
11. Table R-1A Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Minimum Yard and Accessory Yard Requirements Requirements Each Street Front Side Rear R-1A Frontage Side, Depth Area Yard Yard Width
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Yard Corner Maximum Height
(ft) Depth
(ft) Width Lot (ft)
(ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses and Structures and Private 2 ½ stories or 38 Garages 100 180 18,000 30 10 15 30 ft Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Except Private Garages) 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 40 ft
§ 166.06 Single-Family Residential District (R-1b)
1. Description of District. The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density.
A. The R-1B Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.
A. Dwellings, single-family.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Day Care Facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structure Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11:
A. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden sheds.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1B District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1B; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
D. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements.
E. An attached garage may encroach up to 10 feet into the front yard setback, if (1) the side yard width requirements are met; and (2) the driveway, as measured along the centerline from the front line to the attached garage, is at least 30-feet long.
6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
7. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
9. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of new construction, the R-1B District requires a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The plan is subject to review and approval of the City. Applicants in the R-1B District must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district:
A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.
11. Table R-1B
Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Minimum Yard and Accessory Yard Requirements Requirements Each Street Front Rear R-1B Frontage Side Side, Depth Area Yard Yard Maximum Width Yard Corner
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Depth Height
(ft) Width Lot
(ft) (ft)
(ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses and 2½ Structures 90 150 14,000 30 10 15 30 stories or and 38 ft Private Garages Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft (Except Private Garages)
§ 166.07 Single-Family Residential District (R-1c)
1. Description of District. The R-1C District intends to establish and preserve quiet single-family residential neighborhoods free from other uses except those that are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of the district. The single-family residential district will be comprised of larger lots than required within the other residential districts in order to maintain a low population density.
A. The R-1C Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain low-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet. This district is protected from the encroachment of incompatible uses. Commercial uses are limited to allowable home occupations.
2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.
A. Dwellings, single-family.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Day Care Facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structure Permitted. The following uses and structures, accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use, are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11:
A. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden sheds.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, the buildings comply with the provisions of Section 165.25
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1C District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following Table R-1C; provided however, the following requirements apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, is required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which are required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
D. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements.
E. An attached garage may encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, if (1) the side yard width requirements are met; and (2) the driveway, as measured along the centerline from the front line to the attached garage, is at least 30-feet long.
6. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
7. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
8. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
9. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of new construction, the R-1C District requires a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The plan is subject to review and approval of the City. Applicants in the R-1C District must provide in their landscaping plans no less than one deciduous tree per building parcel. The Planning and Zoning Commission may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this appears to be beneficial to the entirety of the building plan.
10. Special Regulations. The following special regulations shall be required for development within the district:
A. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.
11. Table R-1C Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Minimum Yard and Accessory Yard Requirements Requirements Each R-1C Front Street Rear Side Frontage Depth Area Yard Side, Yard Maximum Yard Width (ft) (ft) (sq.ft) Depth Corner Depth Height Width
(ft) Lot (ft) (ft) (ft) Permitted Principal Uses and 2 ½ stories Structures 80 100 10,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft and Private Garages Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures 80 100 10,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft (Except Private Garages)
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