The purpose of this zone is to provide areas in the City for low to medium density single-family residential development. Four (4) zoning districts are provided for this purpose: R (Residential); LR (Large Residential); S (Suburban); and LS (Large Suburban). These zones are distinguished primarily by differences in lot size and setback standards, and development option standards. (Ord. 1999-20, 4-21-1999)

The following are permitted uses in all single-family residential zones. No other permitted uses are allowed, except as provided by subsection 11-4-050F of this title:

   Accessory dwelling unit.

   Agriculture.

   Class A animals.

   Class B animals (except in the R Zone).

   Home occupations complying with the home occupation chapter of this title, except as specified in section 11-11-030 of this chapter.

   Internal accessory dwelling unit.

   Residential facilities for the disabled.

   Signs complying with title 15 of this Code.

   Single-family residential dwellings.

   Uses customarily accessory to an established permitted use. (Ord. 2017-13, 5-16-2017; amd. Ord. 2021-25, 9-21-2021; Ord. 2023-40, 6-20-2023; Ord. 2025-27, 7-15-2025)

The following are conditional uses in all single-family residential zones. No other conditional uses are allowed, except as provided by subsection 11-4-050F of this title:

   Home occupations as identified in section 11-35-040 of this title.

   Private school or hospital.

   Public uses.

   Public utility installations (except lines and rights-of-way).

   Quasi-public uses.

   Residential facilities for the elderly. (Ord. 2017-13, 5-16-2017; amd. Ord. 2020-07, 5-5-2020; Ord. 2021-25, 9-21-2021; Ord. 2023-40, 6-20-2023)

   A.   Subdivisions within the single-family residential zones may be developed as a nonconservation subdivision in accordance with the standards set forth in this chapter. Alternatively, subdivisions within the single-family residential zones may be developed as a conservation subdivision in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of this title providing innovative and flexible design opportunities.

   B.   Subdivisions within single-family residential zones greater than ten (10) acres in size, or located in the Conservation Overlay Zone, as described on the Farmington City zoning map, may be developed in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of this title providing innovative and flexible design opportunities. (Ord. 2014-33, 10-7-2014; amd. 2016 Code)

   A.   Minimum Standards: The following shall be the minimum lot areas, widths and main building setbacks for conventional layout subdivision development in single-family residential zones:

 

 

   B.   Additional Lot Alternatives And Standards:

      1.   Alternatives:

         a.   Open Space: As an incentive for a subdivider to provide open space, the City, at its discretion, may approve a transfer of development right (TDR) or conservation subdivision as follows:

            (1)   Additional lots are those the city approves in exchange for a TDR as set forth in section 11-28-240 of this title; or in exchange for which the City obtains improved or unimproved land in fee title, or easement, for public purposes, such as parks, trails, detention basins, etc. The value of which, and the total number of lots related thereto, shall be determined by the City at its sole discretion as part of the subdivision process. Any applicant seeking additional lots under this section must provide a subdivision yield plan as defined in Chapter 2 of this title consistent with the underlying zone and the conventional subdivision standards within that zone to establish the base number of lots allowed prior to a request for additional lots, and the yield plan must also conform to subsections 11-12-070A. and B. of this title.

            (2)   Additional lots under this section may also be available for subdivisions consisting of ten (10) acres or more, or for subdivisions located in the conservation subdivision overlay zone as set forth in Chapter 12 of the Title “Conservation Subdivision (CS) Overlay Zone And Development Standards”; or

         b.   Moderate Income Housing: The City may approve a smaller lot size as set forth in the following table which will result in additional lots than what is conventionally allowed in the underlying zone as an incentive to a subdivider to provide moderate income housing.

 

 

            (1)   Minimum Requirement: Subdividers must provide or set aside lots (or dwelling units at the option of the City) equal in number to at least ten percent (10%) of the total number of lots approved for the subdivision for moderate income housing subject to recording a deed restriction(s) to ensure the required number of lots or units are available for a qualifying moderate income household; unless, at the sole discretion of, and by agreement with the City, the subdivider provides:

      2.   Alternate Standards:

         a.   Following the subdivision yield plan defined in Chapter 11-2 and using the minimum standards of subsection 11-11-050A to establish a maximum number of lots, a subdivider may alter the lot area, width, setback, and other dimensional requirements of lots within a subdivision using standards set forth in subsection 11-12-070C.

         b.   Lot area, width, setback, and other dimensional requirements for additional lots may meet such standards set forth in Chapter 12 of this title, but the number of lots in the subdivision cannot exceed the total number of lots resulting from the respective yield plan identified in section 11-12-070.

   C.   Class B Animals: In zones allowing class B animals, twenty thousand (20,000) square feet shall be required for two (2) sheep or goats or for one horse or cow. (Ord. 2014-33, 10-7-2014; amd. Ord. 2015-16, 5-26-2015; Ord. 2020-08, 5-5-2020; Ord. 2021-20, 8-3-2021; Ord. 2023-42, 7-18-2023; Ord. 2024-06, 1-16-2024)

   A.   Location: Accessory buildings, except those listed in subsection B of this section:

   A.   Main Buildings:

      1.   Main buildings shall not exceed twenty seven feet (27') in height; unless the Planning Commission approves an increased height after review of a special exception application filed by the property owner per section 11-3-045;

      2.   No dwelling or structure shall contain less than one story.

   B.   Accessory Buildings Or Structures (which does not include fences):

      1.   Accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height unless an increased height is approved by the planning commission after review of a special exception application filed by the property owner per section 11-3-045.

      2.   Accessory buildings within one foot (1') of a side property line located in the side yard or front yard shall be limited to ten feet (10') in height and an increase in height of one (1') may be allowed for each additional foot setback from the side property, but not to exceed the maximum height for such buildings unless as otherwise provided herein.

   A.   Lots in subdivisions approved and recorded prior to May 14, 1986, which were located in R-1-4 zones which have subsequently been rezoned to R, may be approved for construction of new single-family homes with the minimum side yard setbacks established for the R zone. These minimum setbacks were five feet (5') on each side of the home. Front and rear yard setbacks shall comply with the current zoning. Subdivisions in which this provision may be applied include Oakridge Country Club Estates III, Woodridge Village 1 and 2, Fairway Fields and Aegean Village A and B.

   B.   The four thousand (4,000) square foot minimum lot size, twin home use, and the minimum setbacks as were approved and recorded in Woodridge Village 1 and 2 shall be allowed in the adjacent 2.63 acres, preliminarily approved as the Farmington Court Subdivision by the planning commission on March 20, 1984, and by the city council on March 21, 1984, as a conditional use, to allow reasonable use of the land and conformity with, the use of the street that will serve the property. (Ord. 1999-20, 4-21-1999)

Minimum parking required by this title shall not be located within the minimum required front or side yard setback adjacent to a public or private street in any single-family residential zone. (Ord. 1999-20, 4-21-1999)

Site development on single-family residential lots shall conform to section 11-7-050 of this title. (Ord. 1999-20, 4-21-1999)