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Akron City Zoning Code

PART 6

RESIDENTIAL 1 DISTRICT R-1

§ 27-601 Purpose.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
From the late 1950s to the present, the type of housing in the Borough changed substantially from that found in the central core of the Borough to that found in those areas other than the central core.
2. 
The primary type of housing previously was single-family detached dwellings on small lots. Such dwellings were constructed of wood or similar materials, with very small yards.
3. 
That changed in the 1950s and continues to this day, so that almost all the construction of single-family detached dwellings has been on substantially larger lots (12,000 square feet or more), and a substantial number of those dwellings have been built of brick, stone or masonry and have significant setbacks and yards. The purpose of the R-1 District is to recognize the historical evolution of those types of dwellings in those areas and to preserve that legitimate dwelling type for future generations. The Borough has made adequate provisions for other types of dwellings in its other districts and believes that the preservation of single-family detached dwellings on what are relatively large lots (although quite small compared to surrounding municipalities and surrounding townships) is a legitimate community development objective of the Borough that shall be pursued.

§ 27-602 Uses by Right.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
Uses by right shall be as follows:
1. 
Single-family detached dwellings.
2. 
Public parks and public recreation areas.
3. 
Home occupation, minor.
4. 
No-impact home-based business.
5. 
Group home.
6. 
Municipal uses.
7. 
Short-term rentals in single-family dwellings, subject to § 27-1512.
8. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

§ 27-603 Special Exception Uses.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The following uses are permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board. In granting the special exception, the Board may attach certain conditions to its approval which, in addition to the requirements listed within this chapter, it feels are necessary requirements in order to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would be located.
1. 
Elementary and secondary schools.
2. 
Houses of worship.
3. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
4. 
Accessory dwelling units.
5. 
Home occupation, major.
6. 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above special exception uses.

§ 27-604 Conditional Uses.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The following uses are permitted by conditional use when authorized by Akron Borough Council:
1. 
Public utility installation.
2. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above conditional uses.

§ 27-605 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Right.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
2. 
Minimum lot requirements:
A. 
Single-family detached dwellings:
(1) 
Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width:
(a) 
At street line: 60 feet.
(b) 
At front yard setback line: 100 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 35 feet.
(5) 
Minimum open area: 40%.
B. 
Public parks and recreation areas:
(1) 
Minimum lot area: none.
(2) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: none.
(4) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 35 feet.
(b) 
Side yard: 20 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 35 feet.
(5) 
Minimum open area: none.
C. 
Home occupation, minor: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1310.

§ 27-606 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Special Exception.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Houses of worship:
A. 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
B. 
Minimum lot area: five acres.
C. 
Minimum lot width:
(1) 
At street line: 100 feet.
(2) 
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
D. 
Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.
E. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 50 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
F. 
Minimum open area: 50%.
G. 
Landscaping and screening.
2. 
Elementary and secondary schools:
A. 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
B. 
Minimum lot area: 10 acres.
C. 
Minimum lot width:
(1) 
At street line: 100 feet.
(2) 
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
D. 
Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.
E. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 50 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
F. 
Minimum open area: 65%.
3. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1503.
4. 
Accessory dwelling units: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1508.
5. 
Home occupation, major: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1310.

§ 27-607 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Condition.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Public utility installations:
A. 
Minimum lot area: none.
B. 
Minimum lot width: none.
C. 
Minimum lot depth: none.
D. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 10 feet.
E. 
Minimum open area: none.
2. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above conditional uses.

§ 27-608 Supplemental Regulations.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The uses in this district are also subject to applicable regulations contained in the following Parts:
1. 
Part 11, Signs.
2. 
Part 12, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
3. 
Part 13, Accessory Uses.
4. 
Part 14, General Regulations.
5. 
Part 15, Performance Standards.