This district is established with the intention of limiting certain portions of the township exclusively for low density, single-family dwellings; particularly those areas which will not be served with urban type services, and consequently will require the provision of complete on-site services. Certain complementary religious, educational and recreational facilities may also be permitted as special uses in this district.

(Ord. No. O-042682-1, § 7.01, 4-26-1982)

In the R-1 district, no land or buildings shall be used, and no buildings shall be erected or converted, for any use or under any condition other than the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Special uses permitted under section 78-152 when authorized as a special use by the planning commission, provided there is compliance with the requirements of section 78-152.

(3)

Parks, playgrounds, community centers, governmental, administration or service buildings, and other public service facilities which are owned and operated by a governmental agency when authorized as a special use by the planning commission, provided there is compliance with the requirements of section 78-152.

(4)

Cemeteries when authorized as a special use by the planning commission, provided there is compliance with the requirements of section 78-152.

(5)

Family day care homes.

(6)

Group day care homes, when approved by the planning commission as a special use, according to the standards of article XXI of this chapter, provided the following minimum requirements are met:

a.

The facility is not closer than 1,500 feet to another group day care home, adult foster care home, substance abuse treatment facility or community correction facility or halfway house.

b.

Adequate fencing exists for the safety of the children in care.

c.

Identifying signs on the property comply with regulations of article XXVI of this chapter.

d.

Off-street parking shall be provided for family members and other persons associated with the services provided. Child pickup and drop off areas must be located so as to protect children from moving vehicles.

e.

The property and residence exterior shall be maintained in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

f.

All state requirements governing the licensing of group day care facilities shall be met.

(7)

Adult day care homes, when approved by the planning commission as a special use, according to the standards of article XXI of this chapter, provided the following minimum requirements are met:

a.

The facility is not closer than 1,500 feet to another adult day care home, a group day care home, adult foster care home, substance abuse treatment facility or community correction facility.

b.

A fenced area of adequate size must be provided, to provide for the safety of those in care while outdoors.

c.

Identifying signs on the property comply with regulations of article XXVI of this chapter.

d.

Off-street parking shall be provided for family members and other persons associated with the services provided. Pickup and drop off area for vehicles must be located so as to provide for safe ingress and egress of vehicles and safety of persons using the facility.

e.

The property and residence exterior shall be maintained in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

(8)

Day care centers, when operated in conjunction with and as an accessory use to a church, public school or private school.

(9)

Uses in a planned unit development as approved pursuant to the provisions of article XIX of this chapter.

(10)

Antenna towers and masts for cellular phone and other personal communications services, when authorized as a special use by the planning commission, subject to conformance with the standards of section 78-152(14).

(11)

Land divisions, as regulated in article XXII.

(12)

Adult foster care family homes.

(13)

Adult foster care group homes, when approved by the planning commission as a special use, according to the standards of article XXI of this chapter, and provided the following minimum standards are met:

a.

The facility shall have a capacity to provide foster care to no more than 12 persons.

b.

The facility is not closer than 1,500 feet to a group day care home, adult foster care group home, substance abuse treatment facility or community correction facility.

c.

Identifying signs on the property comply with regulations of article XXVI of this chapter.

d.

The size, design, architectural character and exterior materials of the facility shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding area.

e.

Off-street parking shall be provided in a quantity sufficient to accommodate employee and visitor needs. Parking shall be located and screened by landscaping so as to be least visually objectionable from adjacent roads.

(Ord. No. O-042682-1, § 7.02, 4-26-1982; Ord. No. O-110893-1, 11-8-1993; Ord. No. O-062695-1, §§ 6, 7, 6-26-1995; Ord. No. O-021296-1, § 5a, 2-12-1996; Ord. No. O-062600-2, § 4, 6-26-2000; Ord. No. O-041403-1, § 3, 4-24-2003; Ord. No. O-061305-1, § 4, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. O-0912220-2, § 5, 9-12-2022)

No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.

(Ord. No. O-042682-1, § 7.03, 4-26-1982)

No building nor any enlargement thereof, shall be hereafter erected except in compliance with the following yard and lot area requirements:

(1)

Front yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 40 feet.

(2)

Side yard. There shall be a side yard of not less than 25 feet on each side of the dwelling. Corner lots shall have a side yard of at least 35 feet on the street side.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet.

(4)

Lot area and width. The minimum lot area and width shall be one acre and 150 feet, respectively.

(Ord. No. O-042682-1, § 7.04, 4-26-1982)

Other standards applicable to all development in this district shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

a.

General provisions contained in article I.

b.

Landscaping requirements and standards contained in article XXV.

c.

Sign regulations contained in article XXVI.

d.

Off-street parking and loading regulations contained in article XXVII.

e.

Public street access and private road and driveway standards contained in article XXVIII.

(Ord. No. O-061305-2, § 5, 6-13-2005)