The “A-1” Single-Family District is established to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of single-family dwellings. This district is also intended to promote the development of comparable new areas in order to accommodate all persons desiring this type of residential development.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-1)

   In the “A-1” District, only one principal building shall be erected on any lot.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-2)

   Every principal building erected in any “A-1” District shall conform to the applicable requirements indicated in tabular form below:

 

(1960 Code, § 60-6-3) (Ord. 7130, passed 5-6-2008)

   (A)   Detached single-family dwellings;

   (B)   Home occupations as permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter; and

   (C)   Small community residence; provided:

      (1)   They are located not less than 660 feet from another community residence, said distance shall be measured in a straight line from property lines; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-4) (Ord. 5326, passed 10-3-1994; Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998)

   (A)   Bed and breakfast establishments;

   (B)   Home occupations other than those specifically permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter;

   (C)   Large community residences whether located more or less than 660 feet from another community residence:

      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or, if not a residential neighborhood, the general character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting, and its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a special use permit is applied for and received.

   (D)   Metal buildings larger than 150 square feet in area;

   (E)   Planned unit developments;

   (F)   Modular homes;

   (G)   Small community residences located less than 660 feet from any other community residence:

      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting, or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received;

   (H)   Personal solar energy system (PSES);

   (I)   Solar farm energy system (SFES); and

   (J)   Short-term rentals.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-5) (Ord. 5039, passed - -; Ord. 5326, passed 10-3-1994; Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998; Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 8283, passed 12-3-2018; Ord. 9322-2024, passed 10-7-2024)