Berne City Zoning Code

   The following regulations shall apply in the R-I Single-Family, R-2 Multi-Family. and the R-3 Mobile Home zones.

(Ord. 466, § 2-8-1, passed 5-11-98)

   (A)   Purpose. The R-1 Single-Family zone is intended to establish and preserve low-density, single-family homes free from other land uses except those which are compatible with and convenient to the residents of such a zone. The R-1 zone allows for single-family development in areas within the jurisdiction not readily serviceable by water and sewer facilities but desirable for residential development. The lot sizes would be of sufficient size to adequately provide on-site water and sewer facilities for each individual single-family home. (Ord. 466, § 2-8-2, passed 5-11-98)

   (B)   Permitted uses.

      (1)   Single-family detached dwellings.

      (2)   Manufactured homes.

      (3)   Accessory buildings.

      (4)   Swimming pools as specified under the conditions of § 152.034(B)(11).

      (5)   Home occupations.

      (6)   Home workshops/businesses.

      (7)   Park, playground or community center, owned and operated by a local community association for subdivisions or neighborhoods.

      (8)   Pond as set forth in § 152.034(B)(14).

      (9)   Name plate or advertising signs, provided they shall be provided in accordance with § 152.170.

(Ord. 466, § 2-8-3, passed 5-11-98)

   (C)   Building size regulations. No building shall be erected in an R-1 zone having a floor area of less than 900 square feet, exclusive of unenclosed porches, terraces and garages. (Ord. 466, § 2-8-4, passed 5-11-98)

   (A)   Purpose. The R-2 Multiple-Family zone is intended to establish and preserve single-family, two-family and multiple-family home neighborhoods, free from other land uses except those which are compatible with and convenient to the residents of such a zone. (Ord. 466, § 2-8-5, passed 5-11-98)

   (B)   Permitted uses.

      (1)   Any use permitted in R-1 Single-Family zone.

      (2)   Two-family dwellings.

      (3)   Multiple-family dwellings.

      (4)   Multiple-group dwellings.

(Ord. 466, § 2-8-6, passed 5-11-98)

   (C)   Building size regulations. No building shall be erected in an R-2 zone having a floor area of less than 900 square feet, exclusive of unenclosed porches, terraces and garages. (Ord. 466, § 2-8-7, passed 5-11-98)

   (A)   Purpose. The R-3 Mobile Home Park zone is intended to provide sites for mobile home parks at appropriate locations, in relationship to the existing and potential development of the surrounding area, while establishing an attractive residential environment. All mobile home parks shall be developed in accordance with the Development Plan requirements in § 152.130. (Ord. 466, § 2-8-8, passed 5-11-98)

   (B)   Permitted uses.  

      (1)   Mobile home parks or subdivisions.

      (2)   Accessory buildings.

      (3)   Park, playground or community center, owned and operated by a local community association or mobile home park developer for subdivisions or neighborhoods.

      (4)   Name plate and advertising signs, provided that they shall be erected in accordance with the provisions of § 152.171.

(Ord. 466, § 2-8-9, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see § 152.999