Diamond City Zoning Code

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

§ 151.075 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

The residence districts are provided to support and complement the Village Comprehensive Plan. Residence district requirements are further established to govern location, intensity and method of development of residential areas in the village and to provide for and encourage construction of a full range of residential developments on land topographically and locationally suited for residential purposes. The regulations for each district are designed to provide protection to existing developments while allowing new construction in accordance with current design standards and density objectives.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.00, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.076 R-1 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-1 District is established to provide areas well suited as to location and topography, to meet the market demands for single-family housing, and to prohibit any uses which are incompatible.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-1 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-1 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(D) Bulk regulations. Bulk regulations in the R-1 District including regulations regarding lot area, lot width, yard areas, lot coverage, and building height are listed in § 151.080, Residence district bulk regulations.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.01, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.077 R-2 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-2 District is established to provide areas of a higher density than the R-1 zones, but of a similar urban character where community water and sewer facilities are available.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-2 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-2 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(D) Bulk regulations. Bulk regulations in the R-2 District including regulations regarding lot area, lot width, yard areas, lot coverage, and building height are listed in § 151.080, Residence district bulk regulations.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.02, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.078 R-3 TOWNHOME RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-3 District is intended to provide for varied dwelling types of medium density in locations where it may serve as a transitional use between moderate density residential developments or commercial uses and more intensive residential and/or commercial or industrial uses, or in developing areas where convenient access to the major street systems and community services are available.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-3 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-3 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(D) Bulk regulations. Bulk regulations in the R-3 District including regulations regarding lot area, lot width, yard areas, lot coverage, and building height are listed in § 151.080, Residence district bulk regulations.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.03, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.079 R-4 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-4 District is established as a residence district to provide for a wider variety of dwelling accommodations with a higher density of dwelling units; to provide for multiple-family dwellings with adequate open space; and to provide for a transition between non-residential areas and single-family areas of lower density.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-4 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-4 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(D) Bulk regulations. Bulk regulations in the R-4 District including regulations regarding lot area, lot width, yard areas, lot coverage, and building height are listed in § 151.080, Residence district bulk regulations.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.04, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.080 RESIDENCE DISTRICT BULK REGULATIONS.

(A) R-1 1-Family Residence District.

(B) R-2 2-Family Residence District.

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
One-family detached dwelling	6,000	50 ft.	30 ft.	6 ft./ 15 ft. 1	30 ft.	35%	30 ft.
Two-family dwelling*	11,250	90 ft.		7.5 ft./ 15 ft. 1
Non-residential uses	10,000	75 ft.
Special uses	10,000	-
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street * Shown in graphic

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
One-family detached dwelling	6,000	50 ft.	25 ft.	10 ft./ 25 ft. 1	30 ft.	-	30 ft.
Two-family dwelling	11,250	60 ft.
Three- to 6-family dwelling*	18,000	100 ft.
Non-residential uses	10,000	75 ft.
Special uses	10,000	-
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street * Shown in graphic

(D) R-4 Multi-Family Residence District.

(1) Generally.

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
Three- or more family dwellings*	7,500 2	60 ft.	25 ft. 3	10 ft./ 25 ft. 1	30 ft.	35%	45 ft.
Non-residential uses	6,000	60 ft.		10 ft./ 25 ft. 1
Special uses	6,000	-		10 ft./ 25 ft. 1
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street
2 Minimum lot area per dwelling unit for: One-bedroom or efficiency apartments - 2,000 square feet Two-bedroom apartments - 3,000 square feet Three-bedroom or more apartments - 4,000 square feet
3 Plus 1 additional foot for each 2 feet over 30 feet in building height
* Shown in graphic

(2) Reversed corner lots. For reversed corner lots there shall be maintained a setback from the side street of not less than 50% of the front yard required on the lots in the rear of such corner lots, but such setbacks need not exceed 25 feet. No accessory building on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the front yard required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than 10 feet to the side lot line of said adjacent lot.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.05, passed 6-23-2015)

Diamond City Zoning Code

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

§ 151.075 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.00, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.076 R-1 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-1 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-1 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.01, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.077 R-2 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-2 District is established to provide areas of a higher density than the R-1 zones, but of a similar urban character where community water and sewer facilities are available.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-2 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-2 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.02, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.078 R-3 TOWNHOME RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-3 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-3 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.03, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.079 R-4 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-4 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-4 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.04, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.080 RESIDENCE DISTRICT BULK REGULATIONS.

(A) R-1 1-Family Residence District.

(B) R-2 2-Family Residence District.

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
One-family detached dwelling	6,000	50 ft.	30 ft.	6 ft./ 15 ft. 1	30 ft.	35%	30 ft.
Two-family dwelling*	11,250	90 ft.		7.5 ft./ 15 ft. 1
Non-residential uses	10,000	75 ft.
Special uses	10,000	-
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street * Shown in graphic

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
One-family detached dwelling	6,000	50 ft.	25 ft.	10 ft./ 25 ft. 1	30 ft.	-	30 ft.
Two-family dwelling	11,250	60 ft.
Three- to 6-family dwelling*	18,000	100 ft.
Non-residential uses	10,000	75 ft.
Special uses	10,000	-
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street * Shown in graphic

(D) R-4 Multi-Family Residence District.

(1) Generally.

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
Three- or more family dwellings*	7,500 2	60 ft.	25 ft. 3	10 ft./ 25 ft. 1	30 ft.	35%	45 ft.
Non-residential uses	6,000	60 ft.		10 ft./ 25 ft. 1
Special uses	6,000	-		10 ft./ 25 ft. 1
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street
2 Minimum lot area per dwelling unit for: One-bedroom or efficiency apartments - 2,000 square feet Two-bedroom apartments - 3,000 square feet Three-bedroom or more apartments - 4,000 square feet
3 Plus 1 additional foot for each 2 feet over 30 feet in building height
* Shown in graphic

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.05, passed 6-23-2015)

Diamond City Zoning Code

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

§ 151.075 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.00, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.076 R-1 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-1 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-1 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.01, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.077 R-2 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(A) Purpose. The R-2 District is established to provide areas of a higher density than the R-1 zones, but of a similar urban character where community water and sewer facilities are available.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-2 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-2 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.02, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.078 R-3 TOWNHOME RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-3 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-3 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.03, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.079 R-4 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-4 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.

(C) Special uses. Special uses in the R-4 District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table, in accordance with the provisions of §§ 151.200 - 151.211, Administration.

(E) Signs. Signs shall be permitted as allowed in §§ 151.150 - 151.161, Signs.

(F) Off-street parking and loading. Automobiles parking facilities shall be provided as required or permitted in §§ 151.175 - 151.185, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.04, passed 6-23-2015)

§ 151.080 RESIDENCE DISTRICT BULK REGULATIONS.

(A) R-1 1-Family Residence District.

(B) R-2 2-Family Residence District.

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
One-family detached dwelling	6,000	50 ft.	30 ft.	6 ft./ 15 ft. 1	30 ft.	35%	30 ft.
Two-family dwelling*	11,250	90 ft.		7.5 ft./ 15 ft. 1
Non-residential uses	10,000	75 ft.
Special uses	10,000	-
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street * Shown in graphic

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
One-family detached dwelling	6,000	50 ft.	25 ft.	10 ft./ 25 ft. 1	30 ft.	-	30 ft.
Two-family dwelling	11,250	60 ft.
Three- to 6-family dwelling*	18,000	100 ft.
Non-residential uses	10,000	75 ft.
Special uses	10,000	-
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street * Shown in graphic

(D) R-4 Multi-Family Residence District.

(1) Generally.

	Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.)	Minimum Lot Width	Minimum Front Yard Setback	Minimum Side Yard Setback	Minimum Rear Yard Setback	Maximum Lot Coverage	Maximum Building Height
Three- or more family dwellings*	7,500 2	60 ft.	25 ft. 3	10 ft./ 25 ft. 1	30 ft.	35%	45 ft.
Non-residential uses	6,000	60 ft.		10 ft./ 25 ft. 1
Special uses	6,000	-		10 ft./ 25 ft. 1
1 Second number denotes minimum setback if adjacent to a street
2 Minimum lot area per dwelling unit for: One-bedroom or efficiency apartments - 2,000 square feet Two-bedroom apartments - 3,000 square feet Three-bedroom or more apartments - 4,000 square feet
3 Plus 1 additional foot for each 2 feet over 30 feet in building height
* Shown in graphic

(Ord. 2015-08, § 7.05, passed 6-23-2015)