A.   The R-1 residential zone covers the portion of the city which is primarily suited for residential development represented by one- or two-family dwellings, plus parks, playgrounds, schools, churches and other community facilities designed to serve the residents of the zone.

   B.   Spacious lots, uncrowded buildings and quiet residential conditions favorable to the rearing of children characterize this zone.

   C.   Attractive lawns, shrubs, trees and other landscape plantings about the house are appropriate, and xeriscaping is also encouraged.

   D.   These dwellings will conform to other established residential characterizations.

   E.   In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this title and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the R-1 residential zone. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted in the R-1 residential zone upon compliance with requirements as set forth in this title:

Accessory nondwelling buildings, including a private garage for the storage of vehicles used by persons residing on the premises.

"Agriculture" as defined in this title.

Fences, walls and hedges that meet the regulations of supplementary requirements and regulations applicable to all zones in chapter 12 of this title.

Greenhouses for private use only; arbors; produce gardens.

Individual modular homes, which comply with the requirements set forth in section 10-12-17 of this title.

Private swimming pools.

Public parks, public recreation grounds, not including privately owned amusement parks or recreation grounds.

Schools and churches.

Single-family dwellings.

Temporary buildings and yards for the storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of uses otherwise permitted in the zone. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than one year and shall not be renewable for more than two (2) successive ninety (90) day periods on the same lot. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

Other uses which may be suitable or desirable only in certain locations of this zone due to circumstances peculiar to said location, and for which a conditional use permit is required by this title. The following are suggested, but not limited to:

Boarding houses and bed and breakfast establishments.

Home business or professional occupations.

Public utility buildings and facilities.

Residential subdivisions.

Rest homes and daycare nurseries, which are constructed to resemble residential homes.

Two-family dwellings (duplexes), which are constructed to resemble single-family homes. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

The purpose of requiring area, width, height and location requirements is to provide for a yard area around structures to ensure access to and around buildings for fire and emergency services; adequate privacy; desirable and safe visibility; natural light, ventilation and sunlight; and space for landscaping, gardening and recreation. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

   A.   An area of not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet shall be designated and maintained for each dwelling lot. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The minimum width of any residential lot fronting on a single street shall be seventy feet (70') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the street easement line.

   B.   The minimum width of any residential corner lot shall be eighty feet (80') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the street easement line. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

   A.   Distance Between Main Building and Accessory Buildings: The minimum distance between the main building and accessory buildings shall be ten feet (10').

   B.   Front Setback: All buildings and structures shall be set back at least twenty-five feet (25') from the nearest street easement line. The front setback is encouraged to match neighboring structures so as to maintain a consistent residential street frontage; where the twenty-five foot (25') front setback is not consistent with the neighboring dwellings the setback may be reduced to match the neighboring dwellings.

   C.   Side Setback:

      1.   All dwellings shall be set back from the side property line a distance of at least eight feet (8').

      2.   The minimum side setback for accessory buildings shall be the same as for main building.

      3.   On corner lots, the side setback from the street easement line for any dwelling, main building, or accessory building shall be not less than twenty-five feet (25').

   D.   Rear Setback:

      1.   For interior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least fifteen feet (15'

      2.   Accessory buildings on interior lots shall be set back not less than six feet (6') from the rear property line.

      3.   Alley rights of way measured from the centerline may be used for setback requirements.

   E.   Architectural Features Setback:

      1.   Decks, patios, driveways, cornices, eave overhangs, and similar architectural features are covered in supplementary regulations, chapter 12 of this title. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014; amd. Ord. 2023-05, 7-11-2023)

   A.   The maximum height of any building measured from average grade to the square of the building shall be two (2) stories or twenty five feet (25'), and the minimum height of any dwelling shall be nine feet (9').

   B.   Where the ground or the square of the building is uneven in height, the average elevation shall apply.

   C.   Chimneys, flagpoles, television antennas, church towers and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The ground floor area of any one-family dwelling shall not be less than seven hundred (700) square feet.

   B.   No single exterior wall shall be less than sixteen feet (16') in length. In multiple-family developments, the first unit shall be not less than six hundred fifty (650) square feet, and each additional unit shall not be less than four hundred (400) square feet on the ground floor. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014; amd. Ord. 2022-03, 11-8-2022)

See also chapter 12, "Supplementary Procedures Applicable Within Zones", of this title, for the following:

   A.   Fences;

   B.   Parking;

   C.   Architectural features;

   D.   Exemptions to setbacks. (Ord. 2014-03, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The objective in establishing the R-2 residential zone is to provide a residential environment within the city that is typified by modular built homes. It is also to ensure that such facilities blend harmoniously with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Attractive lawns, shrubs, trees and other landscape plantings about the buildings are appropriate, and xeriscaping is also encouraged.

   B.   Typical of the uses in the R-2 residential zone are single- family dwellings which are transportable factory built housing units constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the federal home construction and safety standards act of 1974 (HUD code).

   C.   These dwellings will conform to other established residential characterizations.

   D.   In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this title and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the R-2 residential zone. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted in the R-2 residential zone upon compliance with requirements as set forth in this title:

Accessory nondwelling buildings, including a private garage for the storage of vehicles used by persons residing on the premises.

"Agriculture" as defined in this title.

Fences, walls and hedges that meet the regulations of supplementary requirements and regulations applicable to all zones in chapter 12 of this title.

Greenhouses for private use only; arbors; produce gardens.

Individual manufactured homes which comply with the requirements set forth in section 10-12-17 of this title.

Private swimming pools.

Public parks, public recreation grounds, not including privately owned amusement parks or recreation grounds.

Schools and churches.

Single-family dwellings which conform to R-1 residential zone setbacks.

Temporary buildings and yards for the storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of uses otherwise permitted in the zone. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than one year and shall not be renewable for more than two (2) successive ninety (90) day periods on the same lot. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

Other uses which may be suitable or desirable only in certain locations of this zone due to circumstances peculiar to said location, and for which a conditional use permit is required by this title. The following are suggested, but not limited to:

All attached structures, including stairs and porches, must meet current building code requirements.

Home business or professional occupation.

Mobile home parks, provided such parks meet the requirements and standards prescribed by chapter 10, article B of this title.

Multiple-family dwellings, such as:

Apartments.

Boarding houses.

Condominiums.

Rooming houses.

Tourist homes.

Townhomes.

Two-family (duplexes).

Residential subdivisions. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

The purpose of requiring area, width, height and location requirements is to provide for a yard area around structures to ensure access to and around buildings for fire and emergency services; adequate privacy; desirable and safe visibility; natural light, ventilation and sunlight; and space for landscaping, gardening and recreation. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

An area of not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet shall be designated and maintained for each family dwelling. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The minimum width of any residential lot fronting on a single street shall be fifty feet (50') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the street easement line.

   B.   The minimum width of any residential corner lot shall be sixty feet (60') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the street easement line. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

   A.   Distance Between Main Building and Accessory Buildings: The minimum distance between main building and accessory buildings shall be ten feet (10').

   B.   Front Setback:

      1.   All buildings and structures shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the nearest street easement line. The front setback is encouraged to match neighboring structures so as to maintain a consistent residential street frontage; where the twenty foot (20') front setback is not consistent with the neighboring dwellings the setback may be reduced to match the neighboring dwellings.

   C.   Side Setback:

      1.   All dwellings shall be set back from the side property line a distance of at least eight feet (8').

      2.   The minimum side setback for accessory buildings shall be the same as for main building.

      3.   On corner lots, the side setback from the street easement line for any dwelling, main building, or accessory building shall be not less than twenty-five feet (25').

   D.   Rear Setback:

      1.   For interior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least fifteen feet (15').

      2.   Accessory buildings on interior lots shall be set back not less than six feet (6') from the rear property line.

      3.   Alley rights of way measured from the centerline may be used for setback requirements.

   E.   Architectural Features Setback:

      1.   Decks, patios, driveways, cornices, eave overhangs, and similar architectural features are covered in supplementary regulations, chapter 12 of this title. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014; amd. Ord. 2023-05, 7-11-2023)

   A.   The maximum height of any building measured from average grade to the square of the building shall be two (2) stories or twenty five feet (25'), and the minimum height of any dwelling shall be nine feet (9').

   B.   Where the ground or the square of the building is uneven in height, the average elevation shall apply.

   C.   Chimneys, flagpoles, television antennas, church towers and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The ground floor area of any manufactured home or other dwelling shall not be less than six hundred (600) square feet.

   B.   No single exterior wall shall be less than twelve feet (12') in length.

   C.   In Multiple-family developments, each unit shall not be less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet on the ground floor. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014; amd. Ord. 2022-03, 11-8-2022)

   A.   All manufactured homes must have a solid foundation in accordance with current building codes. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

See also chapter 12, "Supplementary Procedures Applicable Within Zones", of this title for the following:

   A.   Fences;

   B.   Parking;

   C.   Architectural features;

   D.   Exemptions to setbacks. (Ord. 2014-04, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The objective in establishing the R-3 residential zone is to provide a residential environment within the city that is characterized by a variety of dwellings.

   B.   Typical also of the R-3 residential zone is a greater movement of vehicular traffic and denser residential environment.

   C.   In general, this zone is situated in parts of the city where the use of high density units is more feasible.

   D.   Attractive lawns, shrubs, trees and other landscape plantings about the buildings are appropriate, and xeriscaping is also encouraged.

   E.   Respective of the uses in this zone are one- and two-family dwellings, and multiple-family dwellings such as apartments, rooming houses and condominiums.

   F.   Owners and developers of property are advised that primacy is given in this zone to multiple-family dwellings; that vehicular and pedestrian traffic and parking along the streets is greater than residential zones; that variety in type, shape and design of buildings is to be expected; and that property should be developed and maintained in recognition thereof. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted in the R-3 residential zone upon compliance with requirements as set forth in this title:

Accessory structures, as defined in this title.

"Agriculture" as defined in this title.

Care homes:

Childcare nurseries.

Foster family group care homes.

Nursing and rest homes.

Orphanages.

Churches.

Dwellings:

      Apartments.

      Condominiums.

      Single-family.

      Townhomes.

      Two-family.

Fences, walls and hedges that meet the regulations of supplementary requirements and regulations applicable to all zones in chapter 12 of this title.

Individual and doublewide manufactured homes which comply with the requirements set forth in section 10-12-17 of this title.

Public parks and recreation grounds.

Schools:

Charter schools.

Private schools.

Public schools.

Temporary buildings and yards for the storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of uses otherwise permitted in the zone. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than one year, and shall not be renewable for more than two (2) successive ninety (90) day periods on the same lot. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

Other uses which may be suitable or desirable only in certain locations of this zone due to circumstances peculiar to said location, and for which a conditional use permit is required by this title. The following are suggested, but not limited to:

Clubs, lodges and nonprofit recreational buildings, except where the primary activity of which is customarily carried on as a business.

Home occupations, as defined in this title.

Multiple-family dwellings, such as:

Boarding houses.

Rooming houses.

Tourist homes.

Privately owned amusement parks or recreation parks.

Residential subdivisions.

Retail businesses located on or below the first story of multiple-family, apartment and condominium buildings which are incidental to living requirements of high density residential areas. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

The purpose of requiring area, width, height and location requirements is to provide for a yard area around structures to ensure access to and around buildings for fire and emergency services; adequate privacy; desirable and safe visibility; natural light, ventilation and sunlight; and space for landscaping, gardening and recreation. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

The minimum lot shall not be less than five thousand (5,000) square feet, plus six hundred (600) additional square feet of lot area for each additional dwelling unit in the building. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The minimum width of any residential lot fronting on a single street shall be fifty feet (50') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the street easement line.

   B.   The minimum width of any residential corner lot shall be eighty feet (80') measured at a distance of thirty feet (30') back from the street easement line. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

   A.   Distance Between Main Building and Accessory Buildings: The minimum distance between main building and accessory buildings shall be ten feet (10').

   B.   Front Setback:

      1.   All dwelling and other main buildings and structures shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the nearest street easement line. The front setback is encouraged to match neighboring structures so as to maintain a consistent residential street frontage; where the twenty foot (20') front setback is not consistent with the neighboring dwellings the setback may be reduced to match the neighboring dwellings.

   C.   Side Setback:

      1.   All dwellings shall be set back from the side property line a distance of at least eight feet (8')

      2.   The minimum side setback for accessory buildings shall be the same as for main building.

      3.   On corner lots, the side setback from the street easement line for any dwelling, main building, or accessory building shall be not less than twenty-five feet (25').

   D.   Rear Setback:

      1.   For interior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least fifteen feet (15').

      2.   Accessory buildings on interior lots shall be set back not less than six feet (6') from the rear property line.

      3.   Alley rights of way measured from the centerline may be used for setback requirements.

   E.   Architectural Features Setback:

      1.   Decks, patios, driveways, cornices, eave overhangs, and similar architectural features are covered in supplementary regulations, chapter 12 of this title. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014; amd. Ord. 2023-05, 7-11-2023)

   A.   The maximum height of any building measured from grade to the square of the building shall be two (2) stories or twenty five feet (25'), and the minimum height of any building shall be nine feet (9').

   B.   Where the ground or the square of the building is uneven in height, the average elevation shall apply.

   C.   Chimneys, flagpoles, television antennas, church towers and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)

   A.   The ground floor area of any one-family dwelling shall not be less than six hundred (600) square feet.

   B.   No single exterior wall shall be less than fourteen feet (14') in length.

   C.   In Multiple-family developments, each unit shall not be less than four hundred fifty (450) square feet on the ground floor. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014; amd. Ord. 2022-03, 11-8-2022)

See also chapter 12, "Supplementary Procedures Applicable Within Zones", of this title for the following:

   A.   Fences;

   B.   Parking;

   C.   Architectural features;

   D.   Exemptions to setbacks. (Ord. 2014-05, 11-11-2014)