It is intended that this zone provide for areas of a rural residential character (large lot development) within the City which are not projected to have the utilities necessary for urban development within the foreseeable future.

1.   Permitted Uses.

   A.   Detached, single-family dwellings.

   B.   Farms.

2.   Provisional Uses.

   A.   Family care facilities (family homes), provided they are not located within one-quarter (1/4) mile of each other

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 414.22)

   B.   Accessory apartments, subject to the requirements of Section 165.30.

3.   Conditional Uses.

   A.   Clubs subject to the requirements of Section 165.30.

   B.   Religious institutions, subject to the requirements of Section 165.30.

   C.   Public utilities.

   D.   Other uses when there is clear evidence that such uses will not seriously affect the value and character of the surrounding neighborhood.

1.4.   Dimensional Requirements.

   A.   Minimum Lot Area:  40,000 square feet

   B.   Minimum Lot Width:  80 feet

   C.   Minimum Lot Frontage:  40 feet

   D.   Minimum Yards:

      (1)   Front – No building shall be located closer than 60 feet from the right-of-way of any public roadway.

      (2)   Side – 5 feet for the first story, plus 3 feet for each additional story

      (3)   Rear – 20 feet

   E.   Maximum Building Bulk:  (subject to the provisions of Section 165.39)

      (1)   Height – 35 feet or as regulated by the Mason City Airport Zoning Ordinance

      (2)   Building Coverage – None

      (3)   Floor Area Ratio – None

   F.   Minimum Building Width:  20 feet for at least 75% of the building’s length

1.5.   General Provisions.  All principal and accessory uses permitted within this zone are subject to the requirements of the following sections of this chapter:

   A.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Buildings – See Section 165.31.

   B.   Accessory Use and Building Regulations – See Section 165.32.

   C.   Off-street Parking Requirements – See Section 165.33.

   D.   Off-street Loading Requirements – not applicable.

   E.   Sign Regulations – See Section 165.35.

   F.   Fence Regulations – See Section 165.36.

   G.   Dimensional Requirements – See Sections 165.37 through 165.40.

   H.   Tree Regulations – See Section 165.41.

   I.   Performance Standards – See Sections 165.42 and 165.43.

   J.   Nonconformities – See Section 165.44.

2.6.   Special Provisions.  None.