The intent of the district is to provide for standards and criteria for single-family dwellings, both detached and attached, to include zero lot line development, townhouse unit developments and duplexes. Structures are to architecturally and characteristically compatible with low density dwellings within the R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A districts.

In the R-1 single-family district, the following uses are permitted:

(a)

One-family dwellings;

(b)

Zero lot line detached developments;

(c)

Townhouse units on lots in fee simple ownership;

(d)

Duplexes;

(e)

Public parks, parkways and land resources;

(f)

Public golf course, playground and playfield;

(g)

Foster homes;

(h)

Family day care homes;

(i)

ACLF's with six or fewer resident clients;

(j)

Community residential homes with six or fewer residents (see section 3.44.33, Community residential homes);

(k)

Home occupations (see definition);

(l)

Public local schools.

3.7.2.1 Permitted accessory uses and structures: Uses and structures which:

(a)

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures;

(b)

Zero lot line detached developments;

(c)

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership;

(d)

Are not of a nature likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 1652-12, § 2, 12-4-12)

(a)

Houses of worship with their attendant educational and recreational buildings, and off-street parking;

(b)

Privately owned golf courses and country clubs, not including miniature golf course, practice driving range, or par three course, provided that each parcel comprises at least 110 acres of land and that any required parking area is located at 300 feet, from any other residentially zoned property; R-1AAA district only;

(c)

Parks and recreational areas, publicly or privately owned and maintained;

(d)

Public utility and service structures;

(e)

Schools, private and parochial (pre-kindergarten through grade 12);

(f)

Fire stations;

(g)

Community library.

(Ord. No. 1599-09, § 1, 3-3-09; Ord. No. 1652-12, § 2, 12-4-12)

No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height, unless otherwise provided for herein. Townhouse unit development, however, shall be less than three stories in height.

Each single-family dwelling structure in an R-1 dwelling district must meet the following minimum standards; all development must be planned for fee simple ownership of lots:

(a)

Zero lot line. Each unit shall be located on a lot or parcel having a usable area (see definition of "net usable area") of not less than 3,600 square feet and a minimum width of 40 feet measured at the building line except for corner lots, the minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.

(b)

Townhouse unit development. Each unit shall be located on a lot or parcel having a usable area (see definition of "net usable area") of not less than 2,400 square feet and a minimum width of 30 feet, except for corner lots which shall be 40 feet in width.

(c)

Duplexes. Each duplex structure shall be located on a lot or parcel of land having a net usable area of not less than 10,000 square feet and a width of not less than 100 feet measured at the building line.

(d)

Detached one-family dwellings. Each unit shall be located on a lot or parcel having a usable area (see definition of "net usable area") of not less than 6,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 50 feet measured at the building line.

3.7.5.1 No residential project within the R-1 district shall be approved at a density which exceeds the capacity of water, sewer or traffic circulation systems serving the site, taking into account either existing or approved project demands regardless of the size or configuration of the lots proposed for the development.

3.7.6.1 Zero lot line development:

(a)

Front. 20 feet with parking on the lot, 15 feet with common parking off the lot.

(b)

Side:

(1)

Within a zero lot line development, one side must be zero, the other a minimum of seven feet. A perpetual four-foot wall-maintenance easement shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero lot line property, which, with the exception of walls and/or fences, shall be kept clear of structures. This easement shall be shown on the plat and incorporated into each deed transferring title to the property. The wall shall be maintained in its original color and treatment unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the two affected lot owners. Roof overhangs may penetrate the easement on the adjacent lot, a maximum of 36 inches, but the roof shall be so designed that water runoff from the dwelling placed on the lot line is limited to the easement area.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA or R-1A zoning. The rear yard setback shall correspond to the rear yard setback of the abutting property.

(c)

Rear:

(1)

Fifteen feet.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The rear yard setback shall correspond to the rear yard setback of the abutting property.

(3)

Abutting R-3, R-4 or nonresidential zoning. 25 feet.

(4)

Waterfront. 25 feet from the mean high-water line.

3.7.6.2 Townhouse unit development:

(a)

Front. 20 feet with parking on the lot, 15 feet with common parking off the lot.

(b)

Side.

(1)

The interior setback is zero feet, the exterior side a minimum yard of seven feet and 15 feet street side.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The side yard setback shall be a minimum of ten feet.

(c)

Rear:

(1)

Fifteen feet internally.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The rear yard setback shall correspond to the rear yard setback of the abutting property.

(3)

Abutting R-3, R-4 or nonresidential zoning. 25 feet.

(4)

Waterfront. 25 feet from the mean high-water line.

3.7.6.3 Duplexes.

(a)

Front. 25 feet.

(b)

Side:

(1)

Eight feet inside, 25 feet street side.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The side yard setback shall be ten feet for the abutting side. A landscape buffer may be required.

(c)

Rear:

(1)

Twenty-five feet.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The rear yard setback of the abutting property.

(d)

Waterfront. 25 feet from the mean high-water line.

3.7.6.4. Detached one-family dwellings.

(a)

Front. 25 feet.

(b)

Side:

(1)

Five feet.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The side yard setback shall be ten feet for the abutting side. A landscape buffer may be required.

(c)

Rear:

(1)

Twenty feet.

(2)

Abutting R-1AAA, R-1AA, or R-1A zoning. The rear yard setback of the abutting property.

(3)

Waterfront. 25 feet from the mean high-water line.

(Ord. No. 1344-99, § 5, 12-5-2000)

Each dwelling structure shall have a minimum living area, not including garages, carports, open or screened porches, or breezeways, as follows:

(a)

Zero lot line dwelling—800 square feet.

(b)

Townhouse unit—800 square feet.

(c)

Duplexes—2,400 square feet and no single unit less than 800 square feet.

(d)

Detached one-family dwellings—1,000 square feet.

For all buildings including accessory buildings:

(a)

Zero lot line development—45 percent.

(b)

Townhouse unit development—55 percent.

(c)

Duplexes—45 percent.

(d)

Detached, one-family dwellings—45 percent.

A maximum 45 percent lot coverage for all uses within the R-1 district.

For off-street parking requirements, see division 41.

For sign regulations, see division 42.

Refer to division 30, development intensity standards, for density and intensity requirements.

(Ord. No. 1652-12, § 2, 12-4-12)

Sector plans (for properties outside the regional business center) and/or areawide developments of regional impact (DRI's) shall be required where properties and/or projects are of the magnitude and size as follows:

(a)

DRI applications are required for properties and/or projects that meet or exceed the DRI thresholds found in F.S. ch. 380.06, Developments of Regional Impact.

(b)

Residential projects greater than 1,000 units are required to submit a sector plan (see section 3.44.24, Sector plan).

For animal regulation, see division 44.

(Ord. No. 1173-94, § 7, 6-7-94)