In the proposed development of a MDR1 development, the applicable provisions from the Subdivision Ordinance relating to streets, sidewalks, fire hydrant interval spacing, etc., shall be applied as deemed appropriate. MDR1 Subdivisions shall have paved streets, whether public or private, of not less than 38' B-B. (Ord. 177-05-25, 5-6-2025)

A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:

   One Moderate Density Single-Family Residence per recorded Lot; such a residence shall have a minimum one thousand two hundred fifty (1250) square feet of living area.

   Signs that are permitted in the R-l zoning district shall also be permitted in the MDR1 zoning district, in accordance to prevailing Sign Code Regulations.

   Accessory uses and/or structures; inclusive of detention ponds which shall be perpetually privately maintained (via the recorded CCRs).

   Common improvements such as private recreational amenities, or similar type structures, are permitted; and shall be subject to building setbacks and parking regulations as set forth in the recorded plat notes or, if none exist, then pursuant to the recorded deed restrictions (the latter to be privately enforced).

(Ord. 177-05-25, 5-6-2025; amd. Ord. 196-08-25, 8-19-2025)

Building setbacks for MDR1 primary residential structures shall be as follows subject to adjustment via recorded plat notes, recorded easements, and/or bona fide and binding orders from the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA).

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   A.   1.   Minimum Lot Area for internal lots:      4,000 square feet.

      2.   Minimum Lot Area for corner lots:         4,500 square feet.

   B.   One MDR1 primary residential structure per lot. A MDR1 residence may be built on Two lots should there not be a viable easement at the common side lot line.

   C.   1.   Minimum lot width for internal lots:      40'

      2.   Minimum lot width for corner lots:         45'

   D.   Minimum lot length:                  100'

   E.   Minimum front yard building setback:         20'

   F.   Minimum rear yard building setback:         10'

      Accessory structure building setback:         4'

   G.   Minimum side yard building setback - Inner lot:      5'

      Minimum corner side yard building setback:      10'

   H.   Garage Door setback to right-of-way:         18'

   I.   Maximum height of structures:            35'

   J.   Minimum paved off-street parking spaces:      2*

      *Driveway to be minimum 18' width

   K.   Minimum of 1 shade or decorative tree in the front setback area, as categorized in Title 9, Chapter 6 of the City of Alamo’s Code of Ordinances. (Ord. 177-05-25, 5-6-2025)

Reserved for possible future modification (Ord. 177-05-25, 5-6-2025)