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Greenhills City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1127

R-1 One-Family Residence District

1127.01 PURPOSE.

   It is the purpose of the R-1 One-Family Residence District to establish and maintain high quality areas for single-family and two-family dwellings on medium sized lots consistent with the existing housing in the Village.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.02 PRINCIPALLY PERMITTED USES.

   Principally permitted uses shall be as follows:
   (a)   Single family detached dwellings.
   (b)   Two family dwellings.
   (c)   Publicly owned parks and playgrounds.
      (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.03 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.

   Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
   (a)   Type "B" Day Care.
   (b)   Satellite dishes; see Section 1125.13 regarding regulations.
   (c)   Signs; see Chapter 1149 regarding regulations.
   (d)   Any use or structure customarily accessory and incidental to any of the permitted uses within this district.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.04 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.

   Conditionally permitted uses are as follows:
   (a)   Religious places of worship.
   (b)   Educational institutions.
   (c)   Home occupations; see Section 1125.02 regarding regulations.
   (d)   Private recreation areas.
   (e)   Bed and breakfast establishments.
   (f)   Clubs.
   (g)   Essential services and utilities.
   (h)   Type "A" Day Care; see Section 1125.05 regarding regulations.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.05 MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

   The minimum lot area and width for properties in the R-1 One-Family Residence District are as follows:
   (a)   Single family detached dwellings shall have a minimum lot area of not less than 8,500 square feet and a width of not less than 65 feet.
   (b)   Other uses shall have a minimum lot area of not less than 17,000 square feet and a width of not less than 100 feet.
      (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.06 MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK.

   The minimum front yard setback for properties in the R-1 One-Family Residence District shall be as follows:
   (a)   Single family detached dwellings shall have minimum front yard setback of not less than 35 feet.
   (b)   All other uses shall have a minimum front yard setback of not less than 35 feet.
      (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.07 MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK.

   The minimum side yard setback for properties in the R-1 One-Family Residence District shall be as follows:
   (a)   Single family detached dwellings shall have a minimum side yard setback of not less than 5 feet per side.
   (b)   Residential accessory structures shall have a minimum side yard setback of not less than 3 feet.
   (c)   All other uses shall have a minimum side yard setback of not less than 15 feet per side. (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.08 MINIMUM REAR YARD SETBACK.

   The minimum rear yard setback for properties in the R-1 One-Family Residence District shall be as follows:
   (a)   Single family detached dwellings shall have a minimum rear yard setback of not less than 30 feet.
   (b)   Residential accessory structures shall have a minimum rear yard setback of not less than 3 feet.
   (c)   All other uses shall have a minimum rear yard setback of not less than 50 feet.
      (Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)

1127.09 MAXIMUM HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

   The maximum height regulations for properties in the R-1 One-Family Residence District are as follows:
   (a)   No principal structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.
   (b)   No accessory structure shall exceed 15 feet in height.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)