§ 166.08 Single-Family Residential District (R-1d)

1. Description of District. The R-1D 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-1D. The R-1D Single-Family Residential District intends to provide and maintain high-density, single-family residential neighborhoods with a minimum lot size of 7,000 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.

G. Dwellings, single-family.

H. Churches and temples.

I. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.

J. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.

K. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.

L. 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.

G. Private garages, only when an attached garage does not exist.

H. Private swimming pools.

I. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.

J. Garden sheds.

K. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.

L. 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-1D District, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.

E. Cemetery or mausoleum.

F. Public utilities.

G. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.

H. 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-1D; 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. Habitable space and covered porches to encroach up to 10-feet into the front yard setback, while still complying with side yard width requirements.

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.

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-1D 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 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 the R-1D 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:

B. Maximum Occupants. The maximum number of persons who may occupy a dwelling is limited to three persons for each bedroom in the dwelling. The Titleholder may not allow the number of occupants to exceed this limit.

11. Table R-1D Single-Family Residential District Minimum Lot, Yard, and Accessory Yard Requirements Minimum Lot Minimum Yard and Accessory Yard Requirements Requirements Each R-1D 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 70 100 7,000 30 10 15 30 or 38 ft and Private Garages Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures 70 100 7,000 40 20 20 40 15 ft (Except Private Garages)