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Ada City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1143

R-II Residential District

1143.01 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the R-II Residential District is to provide and area for the low density single and multiple family residential and associated land uses normally considered an integral part of the neighborhood they serve. In an R-II Residential District, no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for other than one or more of the following specified uses.
(Ord. 92-8. Passed 7-7-92.)
 

1143.02 USES PERMITTED IN THE R-II RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (a)   Any uses permitted in the R-I District.
   (b)   Multiple family dwelling structures for occupancy by not more than three families living independently of each other.
   (c)   Church, library, public park, playground and/or buildings pertaining to the use thereof. Buildings and permanent structures shall be located not less fifteen (15) feet from any other lot in any R-II Residential District.
   (d)   Accessory buildings and uses.
(Ord. 92-8. Passed 7-7-92.)
 

1143.03 CONDITIONAL USES WITH APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS AFTER A HEARING.

   (a)   Offices of doctors engaged in the practice of medicine, surgery, optometry and dentistry, offices of attorneys at law, accountants, architects, engineers, insurance brokers or salesmen or other service related activities or occupations shall be permitted. This paragraph shall not include any such activities or occupations, the primary characteristic of which is the sale, at retail or wholesale of products, goods or commodities. Occupations including the repair or maintenance of equipment or facilities used in commercial or industrial connections shall not be permitted. The approval of both the Planning Commission and the Council of the Village shall first be obtained before the issuance of a building permit for the erection or change in the structural form either external or internal, of any building or residence used for such office in order that the external appearance and architectural design shall conform to the residential appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Both such bodies shall give such approval by simple resolution, on a majority vote and publication thereof shall not be required.
   (b)   Country Clubs, Fraternities, Sororities, private clubs, or lodges, golf courses and similar uses and facilities. Building and structures shall be located not less than seventy-five (75) feet from any other lot.
   (c)   Utility sub-stations and pump houses providing that such structure will not detract from the general appearance of the area nor adversely affect the comfort, safety or welfare of the residents of the area.
   (d)   Funeral Home.
   (e)   Essential Services.
(Ord. 92-8. Passed 7-7-92.)
 
   (f)   Bed and Breakfast in single-family residence only. The following standards apply to Bed and Breakfast. Such Conditional Use Permit shall be voided upon the sale or transfer of the property ownership. Also the conditional use permit shall be revoked or suspended by Council whenever the operation endangers, offends or interferes with the safety or rights of others so as to constitute a nuisance.
      (1)   Length of stay. Guestrooms are intended for transient short-term occupancy and may not be occupied for more than five (5) consecutive nights. Guests shall be permitted to stay not more than 15 nights in any 1 calendar year.
      (2)   Guest rooms. No more than 3 guest rooms; to be occupied by no more than 2 adults per guest room; and managed by the resident/owner of the property. Breakfast shall be provided only to guestroom occupants and not to the general public. A guest room shall contain no less than 90 sq. ft. of living space, not including closets
      (3)   Rental rates. Shall be established on a nightly basis.
      (4)   Bathrooms. One full bathroom, including shower, toilet, and sink, shall be required for the exclusive use of Bed and Breakfast paying guests. Bed and Breakfast shall be serviced by sanitary sewer and water services.
      (5)   Parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided for each guestroom and one off-street parking space for the resident/owner. Plan to be submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (6)   Signage. An unlighted sign of not over 2 sq. ft. in area and attached flat against building.
      (7)   Employees. No individual(s) who are nonowners of the dwelling shall be employed to manage the Bed and Breakfast.
      (8)   Guest register. A guest register listing the dates of arrival and departure, name, address and telephone number of all paying guests shall be maintained by the resident/owner and shall be available for inspection by village officials.
 
   (g)   Accessory use to abutting C-I, Commercial lot with common legal ownership. The use shall meet the minimum lot area, yard requirements, and setbacks, except there shall be no side yard setback requirement adjacent to the C-I, Commercial lot. No screening or landscaping shall be necessary between the accessory use lot and the C-I, Commercial lot as required in Section 1155.08, but shall be maintained on the accessory use lot along the abutting residential lots consistent with the requirements of Section 1155.08. The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals shall require, in order to approve such use, a detailed drawing setting forth:
      (1)   The dimensions (in length and width) of the lot to be approved for accessory use and the abutting commercial lot.
      (2)   The intended use for the lot to be approved and the present use of commercial lot.
      (3)   The area (in length and width to be paved for parking or driveway access upon the lot to be approved and upon the abutting commercial lot.
      (4)   The dimensions and location of all building or other improvements presently maintained or to be maintained or constructed upon the lot to be approved upon the abutting commercial lot (whether permanent or temporary in nature).
      (5)   No conditional use shall be approved where a public Right-of-Way is situated between the lot to be approved and the C-1, Commercial lot.
         (Ord. 2002-14. Passed 12-3-02.)
 

1143.04 REQUIRED LOT AREA, FRONTAGE AND YARD.

   All structures shall meet the following minimum standards:
 
 
Use
Lot Area
(sq. ft.)
Lot Width (ft.)
Front Yard (ft.)
Side Yard Least Width (ft.)
Rear Yard (ft.)
Bed & Breakfast
9,600
50
30*
8
30
Single-family
7,500
50
30*
8
30
Two-family
9,600
50
30*
8
30
Three-family
15,000
100
30*
10
30
Other permitted uses
20,000
135
30*
10
40
 
   The least dimension of a front yard shall be thirty (30) feet or shall conform to the backset of adjacent properties, as measured from street right-of-way (refer to setback).
(Ord. 2015-07. Passed 11-17-15.)
 

1143.05 CORNER LOTS.

   Corner lots shall have the same minimum front yard requirements on each street side of the lot, or can conform with the back sets of the adjacent properties.
(Ord. 92-8. Passed 7-7-92.)
 

1143.06 HEIGHT REGULATION.

   No residential structure within the R-II Residential District shall exceed fifty (50) feet.
(Ord. 2013-05. Passed 6-4-13.)
 

1143.07 REQUIRED FLOOR AREA.

   Any building intended in whole or part for residential purposes shall provide a minimum livable floor area as hereinafter specified.
 
 
Bed and Breakfast/Single Family
90 sq. ft./100 sq. ft.
Single-family structure
1,000 sq. ft.
Two-family structure
950 sq. ft.
Three-family structure
900 sq. ft.
 
(Ord. 92-8. Passed 7-7-92.)