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Clarence City Zoning Code

SECTION 405

040 "R1" Residential District.

[R.O. 1995 § 400.040; Ord. No. 431, 3-11-2002]
A. 
Within the "R1" Residential District, the following regulations shall apply:
1. 
Permitted Uses.
a. 
One-family residence.
b. 
Two-family residence.
c. 
Churches.
d. 
Schools.
e. 
Parks.
f. 
Cemeteries.
g. 
Community buildings, which are publicly held or owned, used for civic purposes.
h. 
Home occupations.
2. 
Modular Or Double-Wide Homes. Modular or double-wide homes may be placed in a "R1" Residential District, so long as said modular or double-wide home is a new placement only, and is placed on a permanent foundation as specified.
3. 
Area And Height Regulations. In the "R1" Residential District, the minimum dimensions of yards and minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot shall be as follows; exceptions to these regulations are contained in Section 405.090, Height, Yard And Lot Area Modifications And Variations.
a. 
Front Yards. The front yards for all buildings in this district shall have a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet.
b. 
Side Yards. There shall be a side yard on each side of every building of fifteen (15) feet.
c. 
Rear Yards. The rear yards shall have a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet.
d. 
Lot Area. The minimum lot area for a one-family residence shall be nine thousand six hundred (9,600) square feet. The minimum lot area for a two-family residence shall be fourteen thousand four hundred (14,400) square feet.
e. 
Height Of Buildings. No buildings shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. Exceptions to these regulations are contained in Section 405.090, Height, Yard And Lot Area Modifications And Variations.
4. 
Parking Regulations. The off-street parking required for uses of land and buildings in this district area are as follows:
a. 
Residence. One (1) space for each dwelling unit.
b. 
Two-Family Residences. One and one-half (1 1/2) spaces per dwelling unit.
c. 
Churches, schools, community buildings and home occupations. Same as in the "AG" Agricultural District.
5. 
Off-street parking spaces required in this district shall not be permitted within the required front yard unless upon a drive providing access to a required garage, carport or parking area in back of the required front yard.
6. 
Location on single-family residential properties. Placement of temporary storage units on single-family residential properties shall meet all of the following provisions:
[Ord. No. 569, 8-11-2014]
a. 
The unit shall be placed in the driveway or other paved surface.
b. 
The unit shall not be placed within any public right-of-way or easement, including sidewalks.
c. 
Alternative Location. At the discretion of the City Zoning Inspector or Superintendent, the unit may be placed in an alternative location, provided that the alternative location does not create an unsafe condition.
d. 
Duration. Temporary storage units may be placed on or at a property for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days in a single calendar year, unless in association with ongoing construction activities carried out pursuant to a valid building permit.
e. 
Temporary storage units shall be locked and secured by the property owner or tenant at all times when loading or unloading is not taking place.
f. 
Storage of hazardous material within temporary storage units is prohibited.