Glasgow City Zoning Code
R-1, LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 158.075 PURPOSE.
The purpose of the R-1 zoning district is intended to be the most restrictive residential district. The principal use of land in this district is for low density single-family and two-family residential uses and related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced, orderly, convenient and attractive residential area.
(1989 Code, § 154.070) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2016-2891, passed 11-28-2016; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.076 PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES.
(A) In R-1 Zones, single-family and two-family dwellings shall be permitted.
(B) Residential care facilities, as provided in KRS Chapter 100.982 through 100.984, are permitted.
(1989 Code, § 154.071) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.077 CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED BY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
(A) The following uses are conditional uses and require written approval of the Board of Adjustment: churches and other places of worship; parish houses; public libraries; hospitals for human care; nursing home; assisted living facilities; cemeteries; schools offering general education courses; public parks; daycare as provided in § 158.351; and non-commercial public recreational facilities; municipal, county, state or federal use; public utilities; and philanthropic institutions and clubs, except a club the chief activity of which is customarily carried on as a business.
(B) Professional offices, studios or customary incidental home occupations, which shall be those occupations that the Board of Adjustment finds to be non-objectionable in residential areas of the city, conducted within the principal building, but only by a person residing in the dwelling; provided that, tools or instruments used in the pursuance of these occupations are ordinarily found in the home and that not more than 25% of the total floor area in any dwelling unit is devoted to such use. No displays or change in facade such as an unusual looking window or door shall indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a dwelling.
(C) The Board of Adjustment may attach certain conditions to its approval which it feels are necessary to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would locate.
(1989 Code, § 154.072) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2319, passed 11-8-1999; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.078 ACCESSORY USES.
Accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to any aforesaid use are permitted in residential districts, but only under the following conditions:
(A) The taking of boarders or tourists or the leasing of rooms by the family residing on the premises, provided not more than six rooms are used for such purposes; (For purposes of advertising, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area, may be used.)
(B) Professional offices, studios or customary incidental home occupations, which shall be those occupations that the Board of Adjustment finds to be non-objectionable in residential areas of the city, conducted within the principal building, but only by a person residing in the dwelling; provided that, tools or instruments used in the pursuance of these occupations are ordinarily found in the home and that not more than 25% of the total floor area in any dwelling unit is devoted to the use; (For the purpose of advertising, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area may be used. No displays or change in facade such as an unusual looking window or door shall indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a dwelling.)
(C) Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease on only the premises on which they are maintained, and not over six square feet in area.
(D) No accessory structure may occupy a lot that does not have a principal building located on the lot.
(E) Any residential dwelling other than the principal structure shall comply with § 158.020.
(1989 Code, § 154.073) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.079 PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.
The following uses and structures are prohibited:
(A) Manufactured home parks or manufactured homes, assisted living facilities, halfway homes, residential treatment program, residential treatment facilities, bars or lounges, restaurants, and townhomes; and
(B) All uses and structures not of a nature specifically or provisionally permitted herein are prohibited.
(1989 Code, § 154.074) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.080 HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.
Within the R-1 zoning district, the following height regulations shall apply.
(A) No principal structure shall exceed two stories or 30 feet in height unless each side yard is increased over the required minimum by five feet for every five feet, or fraction thereof, of additional height over 30 feet. In no case shall the height exceed 50 feet.
(B) Accessory structures shall not exceed the stories or height of the principal building.
(1989 Code, § 154.076) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.081 MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS.
(A) All buildings, except unattached buildings of accessory use, shall have the following minimum yard spaces:
Yard Type | Minimum Width |
Front yard | One-half distance of right-of-way, but not less than 35 feet |
Side yard | 12 feet |
Rear yard | 25 feet |
(B) Unattached accessory structures shall have the following minimum yard spaces:
Yard Type | Minimum Space |
Side yard | Six feet |
Rear yard | Six feet |
Distance to principal building | Ten feet |
(1989 Code, § 154.076) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.082 PERMITTED SIGNS.
(B) For the purpose of advertising, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area may be used.
(1989 Code, § 154.077) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.083 MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS.
Minimum lot areas for the R-1 District are as follows:
Number of Units | Minimum Lot Area | Lot Coverage Building and Parking | Minimum Lot Width |
One | 12,000 square feet | 25% | 100 feet |
Two | 15,500 square feet | 25% | 100 feet |
(1989 Code, § 154.078) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.084 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
(1989 Code, § 154.079) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.085 FENCING.
Fencing for privacy or security purposes within the R-1 zoning district shall adhere to the following:
(A) Materials for fencing shall be restricted to materials whose intended original use is for providing privacy and/or security. No used materials are to be utilized or re-purposed as fencing including, but not limited to, pallets, metal roofing, tires, barrels, etc.
(B) (1) A fence can be placed directly on a property line(s), with the exception of the front yard property line, which must be a minimum of ten feet from the property line/right-of-way.
(2) A fence may be permitted to be located on the front yard property line provided it is no more than three feet in height and does not intrude into the visibility triangle found in § 158.022.
(Ord. 2023-3038, passed 11-13-2023)