Emory City Zoning Code
§ 9 R1
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - LOW DENSITY.
A.
PURPOSE
The R1 District is established to allow for larger lots with one (1) family dwelling structure per lot. This district is intended to provide for residential lands to accommodate more rural settings and accessory yard uses. These lots should be generally located in groups, blocks, or areas where the accessory uses of the land do not either materially or in an obnoxious manner influence neighboring properties. The R1 District is also a temporary classification for newly annexed land.
B.
GENERAL
(1)
Any dwelling moved into the City of Emory and placed within boundaries of R1 must be compatible with the existing neighborhood as to appearance, size and similar style of structure.
(2)
Any dwelling moved into the City of Emory must have a HUD approved decal and proof of that certification be attached to the moving permit before the permit is issued.
(3)
Any dwelling moved into the City of Emory and placed within boundaries of R1 must be installed on a permanent attached corresponding sized foundation consisting of a concrete slab or concrete pier and beam construction.
(4)
Any dwelling moved into the City of Emory and placed within the boundaries of R1 must be permanently underpinned at the time of installation with similar materials as the walls of the dwelling. Any dwelling moved into the City of Emory and placed within boundaries of R1 must complete and conform with all the plat and permit regulations for lot size, location and placement. Said permits must be completed before any structure is moved into the City limits.
C.
USES PERMITTED
The following uses shall be permitted:
(1)
Dwelling unit, single-family, detached.
(2)
Agricultural uses, but not including commercial dairies, commercial dog kennels, commercial hatcheries, and commercial mink, fox, or other fur-bearing animal farms and rat farms. Buildings and structures used for sheltering or feeding livestock shall be located not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any adjoining lot in any residential district.
(3)
Parks and playgrounds.
D.
CONDITIONAL USES
The following conditional uses may be allowed in a district subject to the provisions of Section 6, and the distances specified in this subsection shall prevail unless they are modified by the board of adjustment in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.
(1)
Public utility and public service uses as follows:
(a)
Electric substations.
(b)
Gas odorizing stations and gate stations.
(c)
Radio and television towers.
(d)
Railroad right-of-way, but not including railroad yards and shops, freight and service buildings, or right-of-way for switch, lead, spur, or team tracks.
(e)
Telephone exchanges and transmission equipment buildings.
(f)
Privately owned water pumping stations and water reservoirs.
(2)
Outdoor recreational premises, clubs and grounds for swimming, tennis, boating, horse riding, skiing, and other sports. Accessory clubhouses and maintenance buildings.
(3)
Churches, parish houses, and convents.
(4)
Public and private schools.
(5)
Day care centers.
E.
AREA; YARD; HEIGHT; AND LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements regulating the minimum lot size, minimum yard sizes (front, side, and rear) maximum building height (stories and feet), and maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings, as pertains to this district, shall conform with the provisions of Section 18, “Schedule of District Regulations” and other applicable provisions of Section 19, “Supplementary District Regulations.”
(Ordinance 4B-2005 adopted 3/15/05; Ordinance 5-2022 adopted 12/13/2022)