The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone is to preserve residential neighborhoods, to prevent over-crowding of the land and to encourage the development of low density areas which are best suited for residential purposes, and discourages uses that are in conflict with the residential nature of the property. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

The following uses are allowed in the R-1 Zone:

   A.   Single-family dwellings;

   B.   Home gardening and other horticultural uses not operated as a commercial enterprise and where no building is involved, excluding livestock;

   C.   Accessory uses;

   D.   Schools;

   E.   Churches;

   F.   One sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area pertaining to the lease or sale of buildings or premises where the sign is located. This provision shall also apply to political signs during campaign periods. Signs for home occupations shall be limited to four (4) square feet in area, shall be unlighted and attached flush to the building;

   G.   Parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

The Planning Commission may, after notice and public hearing permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The Commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment:

   A.   Nonprofit community clubhouse;

   B.   Rest and convalescent home;

   C.   Building for governmental or public utility functions;

   D.   Hospitals;

   E.   Clinics of the healing arts in residential style when adjacent to the hospitals;

   F.   Duplex;

   G.   Boarding and rooming house;

   H.   Homes for ambulatory aged, rest home, elderly housing; I. Mobile home parks;

   J.   Nursery school/daycare;

   K.   Temporary buildings as uses necessary for construction purposes for a period not to exceed one year;

   L.   Home Occupations.

All other uses not mentioned but similar in nature to the special uses listed above may be considered under a special use permit upon permission of the City. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed three (3) stories or thirty feet (30') in height. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

The following are setback requirements in the R-1 Zone:

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than twenty feet (20') from the right-of-way line of the street/avenue; provided, when lots comprising fifty percent (50%) or more of the frontage between two (2) intersecting streets are already developed with buildings having front yards with a variation of not more than thirty feet (30') in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the minimum front yard depth for the entire frontage. In no case shall a front yard of more than thirty feet (30') in depth be required.

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line, except corner lots shall maintain a twenty foot (20') side yard adjacent to the street which intersect the street upon which the building fronts.

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than five feet (5') with existing alley, twelve feet (12') without existing alley.

   D.   Fences: Fences shall not exceed six feet (6) in height when located behind the front setback line and may be placed upon the property line. Fences located in the front yard area as defined above may not exceed four feet (4') in height and must be placed no closer than six inches (6") inside of the right of way. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

The following are area requirements in the R-1 Zone:

   A.   The minimum lot area for each residential structure shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet and a lot width at the established front lot line of not less than fifty feet (50').

   B.   Not more than forty five percent (45%) of the lot area may be covered by buildings or structures.

   C.   Not more than one home shall be placed on any parcel having fifty feet (50') for front line.

   D.   Each home must have at least fifty feet (50') for front line. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the main building. Such uses shall be limited to one story in height and shall not encroach upon the front, side yard or rear yard setback (no closer than 5'). (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)

The following are off-street parking requirements in the R-1 Zone:

   A.   For each single-family residence, two (2) spaces sufficient in size for a garage, carport or driveways;

   B.   Other uses as defined in Chapter 12 of this Title. (Ord. 626, 10-7-2002)