The intent of residential district (R-l) is to provide residential uses of varying types and other compatible uses in a pleasant and stable environment.

(Ord. 292, § 801, 1980)

A.

Single-family and two-family dwellings;

B.

Noncommercial horticultural uses;

C.

Mobile homes that meet the requirements of section 17.24.080;

D.

Mobile homes that were grandfathered in by prior ordinances may be upgraded in the same location if the newer model is of better quality and condition and meets the requirements of section 17.24.080.

(Ord. 292, § 802, 1980; Ord. 343, § 1, 1989; Ord. 354, § 1, 1991; Ord. No. 620, 6-9-2025)

A.

Home occupations and professional offices; and

B.

Accessory uses and structures normally appurtenant to the permitted uses and structures when established within space limits of this district.

(Ord. 292, § 803, 1980)

After the provisions of this title relating to special exceptions have been fulfilled, the board of adjustment may permit as special exceptions in (R-l) residential district:

A.

Multifamily dwellings;

B.

Colleges and universities;

C.

Churches, synagogues and temples;

D.

Nursery, primary, intermediate and secondary schools;

E.

Public recreational and park facilities;

F.

Golf courses and country clubs;

G.

Cemeteries;

H.

Utility substations;

I.

Convalescent, nursing and rest homes;

J.

Medical and other health facilities;

K.

Governmental services; and

L.

Recreational uses.

(Ord. 292, § 804, 1980)

The minimum lot areas shall be seven thousand (7,000) square feet for single- and two-family dwellings. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit in a multifamily dwelling shall be seven thousand (7,000) feet for the first two units and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for each additional dwelling unit. The minimum width shall be fifty (50) feet.

(Ord. 292, § 805, 1980)

There shall be a front yard of not less than a depth of fifteen (15) feet. There shall be a rear yard of not less than a depth of seven feet. Each side yard shall not be less than seven feet from the outermost edge of the structure. Corner lots shall have a front yard of not less than a depth of fifteen (15) feet on all frontages.

(Ord. 292, § 806, 1980; Ord. of 7-25-2005; Ord. No. 552, 1-11-2016)

There shall be a maximum height of ten (10) feet side walls from ground level to eave and a maximum height of sixteen (16) feet peak from ground level on any outbuilding.

(Ord. 304 § 1, 1982; Ord. 419, § 1, 1999)

Mobile homes allowed under section 17.24.020 shall meet the following standards:

A.

The running gear and hitch have been removed;

B.

Has been anchored to a permanent foundation, which shall include a permanent exterior footing with permanent foundation walls, with or without a basement;

C.

The foundation shall be constructed with eight inches poured concrete, concrete block, or treated wood, with the footing to be a minimum of eight inches thick by sixteen (16) inches wide poured concrete with two rows of #4 rebar;

D.

Prior to placement of a home on the foundation, it must be inspected and approved by the public works supervisor;

E.

Have a roof with a pitch of at least 3/12 feet;

F.

Have siding material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences;

G.

Have roofing material of a type customarily used on site-constructed residences;

H.

The age of the mobile home may not exceed ten (10) years from the date of manufacture, except that a variance to the maximum age limitation may be granted if the following requirements are met:

1.

The applicant shall provide a photograph of the mobile home's exterior and interior.

2.

The applicant shall show, to the satisfaction of the public works supervisor, that the mobile home complies with the gas, plumbing, electrical, and construction requirements of the city.

3.

The applicant shall obtain the written consent of all property owners owning property immediately adjacent to the proposed building site and sixty-six percent (66%) of the property owners owing property within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed location.

(Ord. No. 620, 6-9-2025)