Florence City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 9
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
SECTION 900 INTENT
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The intent of this article is to provide and promote: a) the maximum possible variety and choice of dwelling types, designs, sizes, and prices; b) for persons, households and families of all marital types, ages, incomes and interests; c) within development forms which will create cohesive residential neighborhood and community forms and identities; and d) in patterns, organizations and densities which can be predicted and thereby provided effective, efficient, and justifiable use of infrastructure facilities and services.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
SECTION 901 RURAL SUBURBAN ESTATES (RSE)
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Rural Suburban Estates should be located where there may be a limited feasibility, desire, or need for providing or requiring all infrastructure normal to support a suburban or urban neighborhood. The purpose of the Rural Suburban Estates district is to provide a residential environment whose dwelling types and densities are typical of a semi-suburban character. Such districts will be located on lands adjacent to established urban areas, but which are not suitable for larger scale or more densely developed suburban or urban residential use.
SECTION 902 RURAL SUBURBAN (RS)
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The purpose of the Rural Suburban district is to provide a residential environment whose dwelling types and densities are typical of a low density suburban character. Such districts will largely be located to preserve the established character of areas developed prior to the adoption of these regulations and where there is limited feasibility, desire, or need to provide or require installation or utilization of all infrastructure necessary to support a suburban or urban neighborhood.
SECTION 903 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ONE (SR-1)
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The purpose of the Suburban Residential One district is to provide a low density, residential environment whose dwelling types and densities are typical of a suburban character. It is also to provide limited or passive and active recreational uses that are appropriate to the permitted uses in the district. Suburban Residential One districts will be located on lands within established urban areas where adequate infrastructure facilities and services are available or proposed.
SECTION 904 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL TWO (SR-2)
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The purpose of the Suburban Residential Two district is to provide a more compact, but essentially single family residential environment. Such districts will be located on suitable lands within established or proposed urban entities where adequate infrastructure facilities and services are available or proposed.
SECTION 905 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL THREE (SR-3)
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The purpose of the Suburban Residential Three district is to provide a compact, high suburban density neighborhood environment which permits an intermixed variety of dwelling types. Such districts will be located on suitable lands within established or proposed urban entities where adequate infrastructure facilities and services are available or proposed, and where the SR-3 district may act as an appropriate transition between other districts.
SECTION 906 URBAN RESIDENTIAL ONE (UR-1)
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The purpose of the Urban Residential One district is to provide an urban scale, residential environment for smaller family types who do not require or desire the low density attributes to character typical of suburban districts. Housing will consist of the more compact dwelling types. Such districts will be located on suitable lands within established or proposed urban entities with adequate infrastructure (available or proposed) and accessibility to urban activity centers.
SECTION 907 URBAN RESIDENTIAL TWO (UR-2)
SECTION 908 URBAN RESIDENTIAL THREE (UR-3)
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The purpose of the Urban Residential Three district is to provide the most urban, compactly organized residential environment for individuals who desire or require close proximity to major institutional facilities or urban centers.
SECTION 909 MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP)
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The purpose of the Mobile Home Park district is to provide an alternative type of dwelling within well-planned and desirable environments for individuals or families who do not prefer conventional, constructed dwellings and may not desire private property ownership. Such parks should be located in areas with adequate infrastructure and convenient accessibility.
SECTION 910 RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY (R-1F)
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The purpose of the Residential One Family is to provide low density urban residential development that is single-family residential in character. Such districts will be located within established or proposed urban entities where adequate infrastructure facilities and services are available or proposed.
Section 901.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the RSE district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 901.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the RSE district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted agricultural, recreational, or residential use; b) the activity will not contradict the semi-suburban, open space character of the district; c) require or contribute to infrastructure need above that common of the district's permitted uses; d) is of direct relation to and in support of the purpose of the district; and e) the arrangement of uses, buildings, or structures will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 901.3 Intensity
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The maximum intensity of use in a Rural Suburban Estates district shall not be greater than one (1) dwelling unit per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 901.4 Minimum Size
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The minimum size and extent of a Rural Suburban Estates district, including all the contiguous private property so designated, shall not be less than five (5) acres.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 901.5 Minimum Standards
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The following standards shall apply to any permitted, accessory or conditional use and structure in this district:
- 1.See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 901.6 Specific Use Standards
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Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Wildlife Preserve, and Natural Exhibition
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to wildlife preserve sanctuaries, habitats, cultures and related activities.
B.
Automatic Teller Machines
- 1.Shall be attached to the principal structure.
C.
D.
Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
E.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 902.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the RS district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 902.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the RS district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted recreational or residential use; b) the activity will not contradict the semi-rural character of the district; c) require or contribute to infrastructure needs above than common to the permitted uses of the district; d) is of direct relation to and in support of the purpose of the district; and e) the arrangement of uses, buildings, or structures will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 902.3 Intensity
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The maximum intensity of use in a Rural Suburban district shall not be greater than three (3) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 902.4 Minimum Size
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The minimum size and extent of a Rural Suburban district, including all the contiguous private property so designated, shall not be less than five (5) acres.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 902.5 Minimum Standards
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The following standards shall apply to any permitted, accessory or conditional use and structure in this district:
- 1.See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 902.6 Specific Use Standards
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Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Wildlife Preserve, and Natural Exhibitions
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to wildlife preserve sanctuaries, habitats, cultures and related activities.
B.
Automatic Teller Machines
- 1.Shall be attached to the principal structure.
C.
D.
Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
E.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 903.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the SR-1 district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 903.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted in the SR-1 district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use; b) the activity will not contradict the low density character of the district; and c) the arrangement of uses, buildings, or structures will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 903.3 Intensity
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The intensity of use in a Suburban Residential One district shall not exceed four (4) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 903.4 Minimum Size
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The minimum size and extent of a Suburban Residential One district, including all the contiguous private property so designated, shall not be less than five (5) acres.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 903.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 903.6 Specific Use Standards
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In addition to the requirements of ARTICLE 31, the following standards shall apply to any principally permitted, accessory, or conditional use and/or structure (City of Florence only):
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- 3.Each duplex dwelling shall provide landscaping in the front yard as per Buffer Yard A, as outlined in SECTION 3645 and Buffer Yard Table 36-2.
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B.
Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Wildlife Preserve, and Natural Exhibition
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to wildlife preserve sanctuaries, habitats, cultures and related activities.
C.
Detached Single Family Dwelling Units
- 1.Landominium developments shall only be permitted within clusters of twenty (20) or more contiguous units.
D.
Duplex Dwelling Unit
- 1.Shall only be permitted with a garage.
E.
Patio Homes
- 1.Patio homes shall only be permitted within clusters of twenty (20) or more contiguous units.
F.
Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 904.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the SR-2 district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 904.2 Conditional Uses and Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the SR-2 district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use; b) the activity will not contradict the compact, but single family character of the district; and c) the arrangement of uses, building, or structures will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 904.3 Intensity
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The intensity of use in a Suburban Residential Two district shall not exceed eight (8) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 904.4 Minimum Size
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The minimum size and extent of a Suburban Residential Two district, including all the contiguous private property so designated, shall not be less than five (5) acres.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 904.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 904.6 Specific Use Standards
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In addition to the requirements of ARTICLE 31, the following standards shall apply to any principally permitted, accessory, or conditional use and/or structure (City of Florence only):
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- 3.Each duplex dwelling shall provide landscaping in the front yard as per Buffer Yard A as outlined in SECTION 3645 and Buffer Yard Table 36-2.
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B.
Aquarium, Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Wildlife Preserve, and Natural Exhibition
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to wildlife preserve sanctuaries, habitats, cultures, and related activities.
C.
Detached Single Family Dwelling Units
- 1.Landominium developments shall only be permitted within clusters of twenty (20) or more contiguous units.
D.
Duplex Dwelling Unit
- 1.Shall only be permitted with a garage.
E.
Patio Homes
- 1.Patio homes shall only be permitted within clusters of twenty (20) or more contiguous units.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the SR-3 district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.2 Conditional Uses and Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the SR-3 district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use; b) the activity will not contradict the compact and intermixed residential character of the district; and c) the arrangement of uses, building, or structures will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.3 Intensity
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The intensity of use in a Suburban Residential Three district shall not exceed eight (8) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.4 Minimum Size
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The minimum size and extent of a Suburban Residential Three district, including all the contiguous private property so designated, shall not be less than five (5) acres.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.6 Concept Development Plan Required
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A Concept Development Plan, per the requirements of ARTICLE 3 “Amendment,” shall be submitted with all Zoning Map Amendment applications that request the Suburban Residential Three district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 905.7 Specific Use Standards
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Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
B.
Recreation, Commercial
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to swimming beaches and swimming pools.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 906.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the UR-1 district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 906.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the UR-1 district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use of the neighborhood; b) the activity will not contradict the compact, but single family character of the district; and c) the arrangement of uses, buildings, or structures will be mutually compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 906.3 Intensity
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The intensity of use in an Urban Residential One district shall not exceed twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 906.4 Minimum Size
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There is no minimum size or extent required of an Urban Residential One district, rather the size and extend of the district is to be determined by specific site capabilities, the availability of adequate or proposed infrastructure to support the district, and compatibility with adjacent uses.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 906.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivision.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 906.6 Specific Use Standards
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Duplex Dwelling Unit
- 1.Shall only be permitted with an attached garage.
B.
Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
C.
Recreation, Commercial
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to swimming beaches and swimming pools.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 907.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the UR-2 district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 907.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the UR-2 district, subject to the approval and qualification of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use; b) the activity will not contradict the urban residential character of the district; and, c) the arrangement of use, building, or structure will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 907.3 Intensity
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The intensity of an Urban Residential Two district shall not exceed twenty (20) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 907.4 Minimum Size
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There is no minimum size or extent required of an Urban Residential Two district, rather the size and extent of the district is to be determined by specific site capabilities, the availability of adequate or proposed infrastructure to support the district, and compatibility with adjacent uses.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 907.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 907.6 Specific Use Standards
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Duplex Dwelling Unit
- 1.Shall only be permitted with an attached garage.
B.
Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
C.
Recreation, Commercial
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to swimming beaches and swimming pools.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 908.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the UR-3 district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 908.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the UR-3 district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use or is derivative of the type of residential shelter proposed or is a related residential function of the institutional facility being supported; b) the activity is primarily for residents of the district; and c) the arrangement of use, building, or structure will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 908.3 Intensity
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The intensity of use in an Urban Residential Three district shall not exceed thirty (30) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 908.4 Minimum Size
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There is no minimum size or extent required of an Urban Residential Three district, rather the size and extent of the district is to be determined by specific site capabilities, the availability of adequate or proposed infrastructure to support the district, and compatibility with adjacent uses.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 908.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing open space and conventional residential subdivisions.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 908.6 Specific Use Standards
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Duplex Dwelling Unit
- 1.Shall only be permitted with an attached garage.
B.
Recreation, Active
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to unlighted athletic fields.
C.
Recreation, Commercial
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to swimming beaches and swimming pools.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 909.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the MHP district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 909.2 Conditional Uses And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the MHP district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a permitted use; b) is a functional activity of a mobile home park; c) the activity (except mobile home sales) is only for residents of the mobile home park; and d) the arrangement of uses, buildings, or structures will be mutually compatible with the organization or permitted and accessory uses to be protected in this district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 909.3 Intensity
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The intensity of use in a Mobile Home Park shall not average more than seven (7) mobile home units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 909.4 Minimum Size
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The minimum size and extent of a Mobile Home Park district, including all the contiguous private property so designated, shall not be less then (10) acres.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 909.5 Minimum Standards
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All permitted, accessory and conditional uses, buildings, and structures in this district are subject to:
- 1.The supplemental, parking and loading, signage regulations of this ordinance order; for individually owned lots, the front setback shall be measured from the public right-of-way, edge of easement for private streets, or edge of pavement where no right-of-way or private street easement exists.
- 2.Requirements of Kentucky Mobile Home and Recreation Vehicle Park regulations specifically including K.R.S. Section 219.310 through 219.404; permits as required under K.R.S. Section 219.310 through 219.404 shall be included with application for Site Plan Review.
- 3.Each mobile home shall be provided with adequate anchorage and tie-downs.
- 4.Any other requirements imposed by the Boone County Health Department or local Building Code.
- 5.Each mobile home park shall have an appropriate landscape buffer, which shall be located along the perimeter of the site (See ARTICLE 31).
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 909.6 Specific Use Standards
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Personal Service
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to self service laundry and dry cleaning services.
B.
Recreation, Commercial
- 1.Uses within this category are limited to swimming beaches and swimming pools.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 910.1 Principally Permitted And Accessory Uses
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies the principally permitted and accessory uses within the R-1F district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 910.2 Conditional Use And Criteria
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Table 5-3, in Section 505.2, identifies those uses which are conditionally permitted within the R-1F district, subject to the approval and qualifications of the Board of Adjustment, provided: a) the activity is an integral and subordinate function of a principally permitted use; b) the activity will not contradict the low density character of the district; and c) the arrangement of the uses, buildings, and structures will be compatible with the organization of permitted and accessory uses to be protected in the district.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 910.3 Intensity
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The intensity of the use in a Residential One Family district shall not exceed four (4) dwelling units per acre.
Effective on: 12/20/2022
Section 910.4 Minimum Size
Section 910.5 Minimum Standards
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See SECTION 3111 for dimensional standards and for developing conventional residential subdivisions
Effective on: 12/20/2022