The regulations set forth in this section or elsewhere in this chapter which are applicable shall apply in the “E-1” Single-family Rural Estate District.

1.   Purpose and Intent. This District is intended to provide for the development of new single-family residential neighborhoods with large estate lots that are rural in nature, and to permit limited agricultural land uses in those portions of the City where they are appropriate. This District also is intended for areas where sanitary sewer service is not planned in the future.

2.   Principal Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:

   A.   Any use permitted in the “R-1” District provided such use shall comply with the minimum requirements of the “E-1” District.

3.   Accessory Uses.

   A.   Any accessory use permitted-in the “R-1” District provided such use shall comply with the minimum requirements of the “E-1” District.

   B.   Guesthouse.

   C.   Private stable, provided it shall be located not less than 50 feet from the principal building on the lot; not less than 50 feet from any lot line; and not less than 100 feet from any other principal dwelling.

   D.   Two horses shall be permitted on any lot having a minimum lot area of two acres, or more, in size. One additional horse may be kept for each additional acre of lot size. For example, on a five-acre lot, five horses would be permitted. All horses must be kept in a structurally sound building or fenced-in area.

   E.   Private kennel, provided it and any fenced ground area shall be located not less than 50 feet from the principal building on the lot; not less than 50 feet from any lot line; and not less than 100 feet from any other principal dwelling.

   F.   Animals shall not create or constitute a nuisance whether by excessive noise or otherwise. All offensive odors created by any animals shall be prohibited. The area where animals are permitted shall be kept clean and free from debris and animal waste; and no animal waste shall be permitted to drain onto any other property, whether adjoining or not.

4.   Maximum Height Regulations. No principal building shall exceed three stories or 50 feet in height.

5.   Lot Area, Frontage and Yard Requirements.

 

 

6.   Minimum Floor Area. Single-family dwellings shall have a minimum of 1,500 square feet of living space. If the dwelling is two or more stories high, the first floor living space shall contain a minimum of 1,200 square feet.

7.   Off-street Parking Regulations. There shall be two parking spaces for each dwelling unit, exclusive of private garages.