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Freeburg City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

"MR-1" TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

40-7-1 - "MR-1" TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.

The "MR-1," Two-Family Residence District, encompasses areas suitable for both single-family dwellings and duplexes as well as related educational, religious and recreational facilities.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

40-7-2 - SINGLE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING.

In the "MR-1" District, only one single-family or two-family dwelling may be situated on any one lot.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

40-7-3 - LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

Every principal building erected in the "MR-1" District shall conform to the following requirements:

(A)

Minimum lot area: 9,000 square feet or 4,500 square feet per unit.

(B)

Minimum lot width at the established building line: 80 feet.

(C)

Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.

(D)

Minimum setbacks:

(1)

From front lot line: 25 feet.

(2)

Total for both side lot lines: 15 feet.

(3)

From either side lot line: 5 feet.

(4)

From rear lot line: 25 feet.

(5)

From side yard abutting street: 25 feet.

(E)

Maximum building height: 35 feet.

(F)

Minimum off-street parking per dwelling unit: 2 spaces.

(G)

Maximum percent coverage per lot: 30%.

(H)

Minimum floor area of not less than 800 square feet for one bedroom units and 1,000 square feet for two or more bedroom units. The areas of garages, open porches, cellars and basements shall not be included.

(I)

All types of metal shall be prohibited as a primary build material for any multi-family residence. However, "High rib" metal roofing panels shall be allowed as an acceptable roofing material. The following materials shall be strictly prohibited in residential districts:

(1)

Prefabricated metal buildings;

(2)

Pole Barns;

(3)

Railroad cars, shipping/moving containers, truck trailers, and other transitory type containers.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

40-7-4 - PERMITTED USES.

Permitted Uses in the "MR-1" Two-Family Residential District shall be found in the Principle and Accessory Table.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

40-7-5 - SPECIAL USES.

Special Uses in the "MR-1" District in accordance with Section 40-22-1 shall be found in the Principle and Accessory Use Table.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)