(a)

Purpose. The purpose of the R-7 Single-Family Residential zoning district shall be to designate and establish areas within the City which are deemed to be uniquely appropriate for the development and maintenance of medium density residential neighborhoods with ample open space and outdoor living areas, to designate those uses and services deemed appropriate and proper for location and development within said zoning district; and to establish such development standards and provisions as are appropriate to ensure a proper and desirable medium density residential environment.

(b)

Permitted use. Land and buildings within a R-7 Single-Family Residential zoning district shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1)

Dwelling, single family.

(2)

Building or use owned or operated by the City, including schools, libraries, museums, art galleries, community buildings, parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming pools or other recreational uses; or utility structures or stations owned or operated by the City, including transmission lines, poles, guywires, pipelines as are necessary for the installation and maintenance of utility service.

(c)

Uses requiring special approval. Land and buildings within a R-7 Single-Family Residential zoning district may be used for those uses permitted pursuant to Section 15.520(c) and 15.515(c) upon review and approval of the City Commission and in accordance with Section 15.630, Callaway Code of Ordinances.

(d)

Bulk Regulations - The following are the minimum bulk regulation requirements:

(1)

Required Lot Size - 7,000 square feet

(2)

Required Set Backs (to be measured from the building not the overhang):

a.

Front - 25 feet

b.

Side - 5 feet

c.

Rear - 15 feet, 20 feet if abutting a street

d.

Corner - 10 feet on the side abutting the street

(3)

Floor Area Ratio - 40%

(4)

Impervious Surface Ratio - 50%

(5)

Maximum Building Height - 50 feet