Anderson City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 5.1. - RA Residential Agricultural District.

5.1.1.

Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the RA district to provide for and protect very low-density, single-family residential development together with traditional low-intensity agricultural and farming activities. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for single-family dwellings located on farm lots having an area of at least 40,000 square feet and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential and agricultural character of the district.

5.1.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RA zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.1.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.1.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RA zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	RA minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes.
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Farm, orchard, plant, or tree nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No retail sales shall be conducted on premises. Animal farms shall be limited to the keeping of horses, mules, donkeys, goats, cows, and similar animals. The number of animals shall be limited to 1 animal per 1 acre

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens.
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.1.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any RA zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

5.1.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any RA zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	80,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	150 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	50 feet
	Rear yard	40 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 20 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.2. - R-40 Single-Family Residential District (Estate District).

5.2.1.

Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the R-40 Estate District to provide for and protect the quiet and peaceful character of very low-density, single-family residential development and accessory uses normally necessary and compatible with such use. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for single-family dwellings situated on lots having an area of at least 40,000 square feet and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.

5.2.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-40 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.2.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.2.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-40 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-40 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property

	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%

	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.2.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-40 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.2.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any R-40 zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	40,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	150 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	50 feet
	Rear yard	40 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 20 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.3. - R-20 Single-Family Residential District.

5.3.1.

Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the R-20 district to provide for and protect the quiet and peaceful character of low-density, single-family residential development and accessory uses normally necessary and compatible with such use. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for single-family dwellings situated on lots having an area of at least 20,000 square feet and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.

5.3.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-20 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.3.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.3.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-20 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-20 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	>VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.3.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-20 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.3.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any R-20 zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	20,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	100 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	40 feet
	Rear yard	30 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 12.5 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 14.9
Signage		See article 13
Off-street parking/loading		See article 12

Sec. 5.4. - R-15 Single-Family Residential District.

5.4.1.

Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the R-15 district to provide for and protect the quiet and peaceful character of low- to medium-density, single-family residential development and accessory uses normally necessary and compatible with such use. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for single-family dwellings situated on lots having an area of at least 15,000 square feet and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.

5.4.2

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-15 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.4.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.4.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-15 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-15 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.4.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-15 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.4.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any R-15 zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	15,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	80 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	35 feet
	Rear yard	30 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 10 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.5. - R-10 Single-Family Residential District.

5.5.1.

Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the R-10 district to provide for and protect the general character of medium to high-density, single-family residential development and accessory uses normally necessary and compatible with such use. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for single-family dwellings situated on lots having an area of at least 10,000 square feet and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.

5.5.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-10 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.5.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.5.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-10 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-10 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres

	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.5.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-10 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.5.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any R-10 zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	10,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	65 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	20 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 8 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.6. - R-5 Single-Family Residential District.

5.6.1.

Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the R-5 district to provide for and protect the general residential character of high-density, single-family residential development and accessory uses normally necessary and compatible with such use. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for single-family dwellings situated on lots having an area of at least 5,000 square feet and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.

5.6.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-5 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.6.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.6.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-5 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-5 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A

	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.6.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-5 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.6.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any R-5 zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	5,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	50 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	15 feet
	Rear yard	10 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 6 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Anderson City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 5.1. - RA Residential Agricultural District.

5.1.1.

5.1.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RA zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.1.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.1.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RA zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	RA minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes.
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Farm, orchard, plant, or tree nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No retail sales shall be conducted on premises. Animal farms shall be limited to the keeping of horses, mules, donkeys, goats, cows, and similar animals. The number of animals shall be limited to 1 animal per 1 acre

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens.
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.1.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any RA zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

5.1.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	80,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	150 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	50 feet
	Rear yard	40 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 20 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.2. - R-40 Single-Family Residential District (Estate District).

5.2.1.

5.2.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-40 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.2.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.2.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-40 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-40 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property

	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%

	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.2.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-40 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.2.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	40,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	150 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	50 feet
	Rear yard	40 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 20 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.3. - R-20 Single-Family Residential District.

5.3.1.

5.3.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-20 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.3.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.3.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-20 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-20 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	>VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.3.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-20 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.3.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	20,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	100 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	40 feet
	Rear yard	30 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 12.5 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 14.9
Signage		See article 13
Off-street parking/loading		See article 12

Sec. 5.4. - R-15 Single-Family Residential District.

5.4.1.

5.4.2

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-15 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.4.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.4.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-15 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-15 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.4.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-15 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.4.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	15,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	80 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	35 feet
	Rear yard	30 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 10 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.5. - R-10 Single-Family Residential District.

5.5.1.

5.5.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-10 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.5.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.5.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-10 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-10 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres

	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.5.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-10 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.5.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	10,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	65 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	20 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 8 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.6. - R-5 Single-Family Residential District.

5.6.1.

5.6.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-5 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.6.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.6.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-5 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-5 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A

	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.6.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-5 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.6.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	5,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	50 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	15 feet
	Rear yard	10 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 6 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Anderson City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 5.1. - RA Residential Agricultural District.

5.1.1.

5.1.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RA zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.1.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.1.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RA zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	RA minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes.
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Farm, orchard, plant, or tree nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No retail sales shall be conducted on premises. Animal farms shall be limited to the keeping of horses, mules, donkeys, goats, cows, and similar animals. The number of animals shall be limited to 1 animal per 1 acre

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens.
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.1.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any RA zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

5.1.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	80,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	150 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	50 feet
	Rear yard	40 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 20 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.2. - R-40 Single-Family Residential District (Estate District).

5.2.1.

5.2.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-40 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.2.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.2.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-40 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-40 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property

	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%

	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.2.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-40 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.2.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	40,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	150 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	50 feet
	Rear yard	40 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 20 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.3. - R-20 Single-Family Residential District.

5.3.1.

5.3.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-20 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.3.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.3.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-20 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-20 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	>VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.3.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-20 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.3.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	20,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	100 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	40 feet
	Rear yard	30 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 12.5 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 14.9
Signage		See article 13
Off-street parking/loading		See article 12

Sec. 5.4. - R-15 Single-Family Residential District.

5.4.1.

5.4.2

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-15 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.4.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.4.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-15 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-15 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.4.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-15 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.4.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	15,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	80 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	35 feet
	Rear yard	30 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 10 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.5. - R-10 Single-Family Residential District.

5.5.1.

5.5.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-10 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.5.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.5.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-10 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-10 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres

	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.5.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-10 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.5.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	10,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	65 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	20 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 8 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 5.6. - R-5 Single-Family Residential District.

5.6.1.

5.6.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-5 zoning district:

•

Accessory use for residential dwellings in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.

•

Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture activity (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).

•

Publicly-owned building, facility, or land (except those listed in 5.6.3).

•

Single-family dwelling.

5.6.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-5 zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Bed and breakfast inn
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	R-5 minimum lot size applies
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.19
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.19
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	See section 14.19
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.19
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.19

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	20,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community; structure must be operator's primary residence

Golf course (excluding miniature golf)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

Park or playground
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	40,000 sq. ft.
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A

	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	60%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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5.6.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any R-5 zoning district, however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

II.

Manufactured housing.

III.

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

IV.

Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.

5.6.5.

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area per dwelling unit	5,000 sq. ft.
	Lot width (at building line)	50 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	15 feet
	Rear yard	10 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 6 feet per side
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½ stories
Maximum number of unrelated residents		4 persons
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11