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Dieterich City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 6

RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

10-6A-1: REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6A-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-1 District is to provide for low density single-family residential development on moderate sized lots where water and sewer facilities actually exist. The district is intended for application to areas where urbanization and full utilities and public services exist. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6A-3: PERMITTED USES:

A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
Accessory building or use, including a private garage, storage shed, greenhouse or other aboveground accessory structure shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet in area or twenty feet (20') in height. No detached accessory building shall be closer than ten feet (10') to the main building or closer than six feet (6') to a rear lot line or three feet (3') to any side lot line. If the accessory building is attached to the main structure, said accessory building shall maintain the setbacks required of the main structure. Aprons, patios, walks and driveways may occupy part or all of a rear yard. Swimming pools may occupy part or all of a rear yard, but shall not be closer than six feet (6') to any lot line.
Church or other place of worship or Sunday school.
Church or public bulletin board or temporary sign appertaining to the lease, hire or sale of a building or premises, which sign or bulletin board shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area.
Country club or golf course, except miniature course or practice driving tee operated for commercial purposes.
Existing railway right-of-way, not including switching, storage, freight yards or sidings.
Fences within the required side and rear yards shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height, as measured from the topmost point thereof to the ground or surface along the centerline of the fence. Swimming pool aprons shall be enclosed by a fence a minimum of four feet (4') in height. No electric or barb wire fences are permitted. All fences, required or otherwise, shall be maintained in good repair, meaning structurally sound and attractive in appearance.
Home occupation.
One-family dwelling.
Public school, elementary and high, or a private school having a curriculum the same as ordinarily given in a public school.
Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building, museum, library, or art gallery. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. Ord. 684-12, 1-3-2012; 2017 Code)

10-6A-4: HEIGHT, AREA AND SETBACKS:

There shall be compliance with the height and area regulations and setback requirements set forth in chapter 9 of this title. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. 2017 Code)

10-6A-5: OFF STREET PARKING:

Off street parking space shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. 2017 Code)

10-6B-1: REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the R-2 Single-Family Residence District. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6B-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-2 District is to provide for low density single-family residential development on moderate sized lots where water and sewer facilities actually exist. The district is intended for application to areas where urbanization and full utilities and public services exist. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6B-3: PERMITTED USES:

A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
Accessory building or use, including a private garage, storage shed, greenhouse or other aboveground accessory structure, shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet in area or twenty feet (20') in height. No detached accessory building shall be closer than ten feet (10') to the main building or closer than six feet (6') to a rear lot line or three feet (3') to any side lot line. If the accessory building is attached to the main structure, said accessory building shall maintain the setbacks required of the main structure. Aprons, patios, walks and driveways may occupy part or all of a rear yard. Swimming pools may occupy part or all of a rear yard, but shall not be closer than six feet (6') to any lot line.
Church or other place of worship or Sunday school.
Church or public bulletin board or temporary sign appertaining to the lease, hire or sale of a building or premises, which sign or bulletin board shall not exceed ten (10) square feet in area.
Country club or golf course, except miniature course or practice driving tee operated for commercial purposes.
Existing railway right-of-way, not including switching, storage, freight yards or sidings.
Fences within the required side and rear yards shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height, as measured from the topmost point thereof to the ground or surface along the centerline of the fence. Swimming pool aprons shall be enclosed by a fence a minimum of four feet (4') in height. No electric or barb wire fences are permitted. All fences, required or otherwise, shall be maintained in good repair, meaning structurally sound and attractive in appearance.
Home occupation.
One-family dwelling and relocatable homes.
Public school, elementary and high, or a private school having a curriculum the same as ordinarily given in a public school.
Publicly owned or operated park, playground or community building, museum, library or art gallery. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. Ord. 684-12, 1-3-2012; 2017 Code)

10-6B-4: HEIGHT, AREA AND SETBACKS:

There shall be compliance with the height and area regulations and setback requirements set forth in chapter 9 of this title. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. 2017 Code)

10-6B-5: OFF STREET PARKING:

Off street parking space shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses as set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. 2017 Code)

10-6C-1: REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the R-3 Multiple Dwelling District. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6C-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide land areas for development of moderate density multiple-family dwellings including apartments, which areas are served by utilities and well located with respect to public infrastructure. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6C-3: PERMITTED USES:

A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
Duplex.
Multiple dwelling structure not exceeding ten (10) dwelling units.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Single-family relocatable homes.
Accessory building or use customarily incidental to any of the above uses. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6C-4: HEIGHT, AREA AND SETBACKS:

A.   Building Height And Lot Area: The height and area regulations set forth in chapter 9 of this title shall be observed.
B.   Setbacks:
   1.   There shall be compliance with the setback requirements set forth in chapter 9 of this title.
   2.   If a duplex is constructed in an R-3 District, the interior side yard setback shall be zero (0). (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002)

10-6C-5: OFF STREET PARKING:

Off street parking space shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 487, 1-7-2002, eff. 2-6-2002; amd. 2017 Code)

10-6D-1: REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED:

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth in this title when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the R-4 Multiple Dwelling, Attached Single- Family Dwelling and Mobile Home District. (Ord. 730-13, 5-6-2013)

10-6D-2: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-4 District is to provide land areas for development of high density multiple-family dwellings, including apartments, attached single-family dwellings, and mobile homes, which are areas served by utilities and well located with respect to public infrastructure. (Ord. 730-13, 5-6-2013)

10-6D-3: PERMITTED USES:

A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
Attached single-family dwelling.
Mobile home.
Multiple-family dwelling.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Accessory building or use customarily incidental to any of the above uses. (Ord. 730-13, 5-6-2013)

10-6D-4: HEIGHT, AREA AND SETBACKS:

A.   Building Height And Lot Area: The height and area regulations set forth in chapter 9 of this title shall be observed.
B.   Setbacks: There shall be compliance with the setback requirements set forth in chapter 9 of this title; provided, however:
   1.   For all attached single-family dwellings, front, rear, and side yard requirements from exterior building walls to lot lines or to other exterior building walls shall comply with the requirements of chapter 9 of this title.
   2.   A zero side yard will be permitted in conjunction with a party wall on an interior lot line used or adopted for joint service between two (2) single dwelling units.
   3.   The establishment of interior lines bisecting a common wall for attached single-family dwellings shall be permitted in accordance with the Village land subdivision ordinance, title 11 of this Code.
   4.   When attached single-family dwellings are attached by common party walls, each dwelling shall be self-sufficient for all utilities. (Ord. 730-13, 5-6-2013)

10-6D-5: OFF STREET PARKING:

Off street parking space shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 730-13, 5-6-2013; amd. 2017 Code)