It is the purpose of the residential zoning district to provide an environment for conventional single-family dwellings free of the traffic, noise, and density of mixed residential or commercial areas.

(Ord. 517 Ch. 8 § 1, 1978)

Uses of right shall be single-family dwellings exclusive of manufactured homes, duplexes, and public uses compatible with a residential environment, and accessory buildings.

(Ord. No. 766, 6-8-2009; Ord. 517 Ch. 8 § 2, 1978)

Conditional uses shall be townhouses, duplexes, churches, home occupations, and children's day care centers not exceeding 24 children per facility; provided no children shall be outside prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.

A.

Permitted Accessory Use.

1.

Camper trailers or RVs (not to include manufactured homes) may be used as temporary living facilities during construction or remodeling of a primary residence on the same property. Duration of use of the temporary living facility shall not exceed six months from the date of approval of the conditional use—permitted accessory use permit by planning and zoning. If a time extension is required, prior to the expiration of the conditional use—permitted accessory use permit the permitee shall approach planning and zoning and request an additional six-month permit. Only one additional six-month permit shall be issued (a maximum of one year of occupancy in a temporary living facility is allowed on a property). Temporary living facilities must meet all code requirements for dwellings regarding water and sanitary sewer service. All connections to town utilities must be approved by the town public works and comply with all regulations as described in this Code. Preventing the freezing of utility lines must be considered (through skirting and/or heat trace) when developing and presenting the plan in the permit application to planning and zoning. All other applicable utility fees and tap fees for the property must be paid as described in this Code, and taps fees will be applied to the permanent residence on the property. Temporary living facilities must be on the property (not on the street or alley) and meet all setback requirements.

(Ord. No. 809, § 2, 7-13-2015; Ord. 734, 2006: Ord. 687, 1998: Ord. 517 Ch. 8 § 3, 1978)

The low density residential zoning district is included within fire zone No. 3 established in the International Building Code.

(Ord. No. 766, 6-8-2009; Ord. 517 Ch. 8 § 4, 1978)

The following performance standards shall apply to all uses in the low density residential district:

A.

All dwellings and accessory buildings shall be set back 20 feet from the property line of any public street.

B.

All single-family dwellings shall be located on a minimum parcel size of 6,000 square feet. Duplexes shall be located on a minimum parcel size of 7,500 square feet and townhouses shall be located on a minimum parcel size of 7,500 square feet with at least an additional 1,500 square feet being added for each townhouse unit.

C.

No single-family dwellings, duplex, or townhouse shall accompany accessory buildings occupying more than 60 percent of the parcel on which it is located.

D.

No structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.

(Ord. 526 § 2, 1979; Ord. 517 Ch. 8 § 5, 1978)