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Big Lake City Zoning Code

§ 6

“R-1” SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

A. 
PURPOSE
The “R-1” Single-Family Residential District is established to allow for single-family dwellings.
B. 
PERMITTED USES
The uses permitted in the “R-1” District include those listed in the “Schedule of Uses” found in Section 14 hereof. Any use not expressly authorized and permitted herein is expressly prohibited in this district, unless otherwise allowed in conformance with Section 20 of this ordinance dealing with new and unlisted uses.
C. 
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
In order to allow for certain uses which, because of their nature or unusual character, cannot be unconditionally permitted in this district, yet would or could be an appropriate or compatible use under certain controlled circumstances and locations, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward their recommendations of action to the City Council, after public hearing thereon. The City Council shall hold a public hearing and may authorize and grant the issuance of a specific use permit for such uses allowed in the schedule of uses in Section 15 [Section 14] of this ordinance. The issuance of the permit by the City Council shall be contingent upon reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards, including the length of time, so as to properly protect any adjacent property, use or neighborhood character, as well as insure the appropriate conduct of the conditional use of the land and buildings granted.
D. 
AREA; YARD; HEIGHT; LOT COVERAGE; AND BUILDING SIZE
The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side and rear), maximum building height, maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings and the minimum size of buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of the “Schedule of District Regulations” found in Section 5. D and any other applicable regulations as herein provided.
E. 
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Off-street parking space requirements shall be in accordance with the parking schedule found in Sections 14 and 17 hereof. Parking for at least two motor vehicles shall be provided by an enclosed garage or carport for any single-family dwelling constructed after the date of adoption of this ordinance.
F. 
SALES DISPLAYS PROHIBITED
1. 
Garage sales shall be permitted in accordance with Big Lake’s Code of Ordinances.
2. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to display or allow to be displayed for sale or lease at one time on any lot any motor vehicle; boat or vessel subject to registration under V.T.C.A., Parks & Wildlife Code, Chapter 31; or camper shell designed for use on a motor vehicle unless such vehicle is owned by the actual occupant of the premises. However, no person or persons shall be permitted to display more than two, or combination thereof, of the following: motor vehicles; boats or other similar vessels subject to registration under V.T.C.A., Parks & Wildlife Code, Chapter 31; or camper shells per lot at any time.
(Ordinance 050517-1 adopted 5/17/05)