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Hamel City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VI

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

40-6-1 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the SR-1 Single-family Residential district is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences.

40-6-2 PERMITTED USES.

   If a particular use is not listed, it is not allowed in the SR-1 Single-family Residential district. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   (A)   Site-built single family dwellings.
   (B)   Churches and other places of worship, subject to the provisions of Article XI, but not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels.
   (C)   Electrical substations (static transformer stations), gas regulation stations, telephone exchange facilities and essential services, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-18.
   (D)   Municipal uses, facilities and building, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-17.
   (E)   Public, private or parochial schools offering courses of instruction at elementary and secondary levels in accordance with standards for compulsory education.
   (F)   Railroad right -of -way, not including switching, storage, freight yards, industrial sidings, or classification yards.
(Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-3 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

   (A)   Accommodations for professional servants, caretakers, watchman or custodians, but not as a separate, detached one-family dwelling on the same lot.
   (B)   Fences, hedges and wall, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-7.
   (C)   Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-9.
   (D)   Keeping of household pets, provided kennels are not maintained.
   (E)   Keeping of not more than one unoccupied camp and/or utility trailer, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-24.
   (F)   Parking spaces not for gain in addition to minimum off-street parking, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-12.
   (G)   Private greenhouses, tool sheds, garages or carports, tennis courts, patios, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-16.
   (H)   Private swimming pools, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-22.
   (I)   Temporary construction sheds and temporary buildings for sale or rental offices or show houses for use during construction operations, provided all other regulations of the district are complied with, but in no case shall such office be continued beyond the duration of construction of the project or one (1) year, whichever is greater. However, such time limit may be extended for one (1) year by the Zoning Administrator.

40-6-4 SPECIAL PERMITS.

   The following uses may be allowed within the SR-1 district subject to the criteria established in Article XIII of this Chapter.
   (A)   Planned developments based on the procedures in Section 40-13-35 et seq. of this Chapter.
   (B)   Residential group homes, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-21.
   (C)   Bed and Breakfast Inns and Boarding Houses. (Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-5 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.

   All uses are subject to the applicable provisions of Article XI.

40-6-6 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS; DISTRICT SR-1 -SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

   (A)   Lot Standards.
   (1)   Minimum Lot Size:   10,000 sq. ft.
   (2)   Minimum Lot Width:   80'
   (3)   Minimum Lot Depth:   100'
   (B)   Yards.
   (1)   Minimum Front Yard:   25’
   (2)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Lot:   10’ for either, 25’ total for both
   (3)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Street:   25'
   (4)   Minimum Rear Yard:   25'
   (5)   Minimum distance to nearest principal
      building on adjacent lot:    20'
   (C)   Maximum Building Coverage of Lot.   20%
   (D)   Maximum Building Height.   35’
   (E)   Maximum Number of Dwelling Units.   1 per 10,000 sq. ft.
         of lot area
   (F)   Accessory Buildings, Detached, If Permitted.
      (1)   Maximum Height:   15’
      (2)   Minimum Distance to principal building:    10'
      (3)   Minimum distance to front lot line:    60'
      (4)   Minimum distance to side lot line adjacent to street:    25'
      (5)   Minimum distance to other side lot line:    5'
      (6)   Minimum distance to rear lot line:    5'
   (G)   Parking.
See Article X.

40-6-10 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the SR-2 single-family residential district is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses, which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences.

40-6-11 PERMITTED USES.

   If a particular use is not listed, it is not allowed in the SR-2 Single-family district. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   (A)   Site-built single family dwellings.
   (B)   Churches and other places of worship, subject to the provisions of Article XI, but not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels.
   (C)   Electrical substations (static transformer stations), gas regulation stations, telephone exchange facilities and essential services, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-18.
   (D)   Municipal uses, facilities and building, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-17.
   (E)   Public, private or parochial schools offering courses of instruction at elementary and secondary levels in accordance with standards for compulsory education.
   (F)   Railroad right-of-way, not including switching, storage, freight yards, industrial sidings, or classification yards.
(Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-12 ACCESSORY USES AND STUCTURES.

   (A)   Accommodations for professional servants, caretakers, watchman or custodians, but not as a separate, detached one-family dwelling on the same lot.
   (B)   Fences, hedges and wall, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-7.
   (C)   Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-9.
   (D)   Keeping of household pets, provided kennels are not maintained.
   (E)   Keeping of not more than one (1) unoccupied camp and/or utility trailer, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-24.
   (F)   Parking spaces not for gain in addition to minimum off-street parking, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-12.
   (G)   Private greenhouses, tool sheds, garages or carports, tennis courts, patios, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-16.
   (H)   Private swimming pools, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-22.
   (I)   Temporary construction sheds and temporary buildings for sale or rental offices or show houses for use during construction operations, provided all other regulations of the district are complied with, but in no case shall such office be continued beyond the duration of construction of the project or one (1) year, whichever is greater. However, such time limit may be extended for one (1) year by the Zoning Administrator.

40-6-13 SPECIAL PERMITS.

   The following uses may be allowed within the SR-2 district subject to the criteria established in Article XIII of this Chapter.
   (A)   Planned developments based on the procedures in Section 40-13-35 et seq. of this Chapter.
   (B)   Residential group homes, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-21.
   (C)   Bed and Breakfast Inns and Boarding Houses. (Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-14 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.

   All uses are subject to the applicable provisions of Article XI.

40-6-15 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS; DISTRICT SR-2-SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

   (A)   Lot Standards.
   (1)   Minimum Lot Size:   8,000 sq. ft.
   (2)   Minimum Lot Width:   70'
   (3)   Minimum Lot Depth:   100'
   (B)   Yards.
   (1)   Minimum Front Yard:   25’
   (2)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Lot:   10’ for either, 25’ total for both
   (3)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Street:   25'
   (4)   Minimum Rear Yard:   25'
   (5)   Minimum distance to nearest principal
      building on adjacent lot:    20'
   (C)   Maximum Building Coverage of Lot.   20%
   (D)   Maximum Building Height.   35’
   (E)   Maximum Number of Dwelling Units.   1 per 8,000 sq. ft. of lot area
   (F)   Accessory Buildings, Detached, If Permitted.
      (1)   Maximum Height:   15’
      (2)   Minimum Distance to principal building:    10'
      (3)   Minimum distance to front lot line:    60'
      (4)   Minimum distance to side lot line adjacent to street:    25'
      (5)   Minimum distance to other side lot line:    5'
      (6)   Minimum distance to rear lot line:    5'
   (G)   Parking.
   See Article X.

40-6-20 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the MR-1 Multi-family Residential district is to provide areas for single and two-family residential use of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses, which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to two-family residences.

40-6-21 PERMITTED USES.

   If a particular use is not listed, it is not allowed in the MR-1 Multi-family Residential district. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   (A)   Site-built two family dwellings.
   (B)   Churches and other places of worship, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-4, but not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels.
   (C)   Electrical substations (static transformer stations), gas regulation stations, telephone exchange facilities and essential services, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-18.
   (D)   Municipal uses, facilities and building, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-17.
   (E)   Public, private or parochial schools offering courses of instruction at elementary and secondary levels in accordance with standards for compulsory education.
   (F)   Railroad right-of-way, not including switching, storage, freight yards, industrial sidings, or classification yards.
(Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-22 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

   (A)   Accommodations for professional servants, caretakers, watchman or custodians, but not as a separate, detached one-family dwelling on the same lot.
   (B)   Fences, hedges and wall, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-7.
   (C)   Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-9.
   (D)   Keeping of household pets, provided kennels are not maintained.
   (E)   Keeping of not more than one (1) unoccupied camp and/or utility trailer, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-24.
   (F)   Parking spaces not for gain in addition to minimum off-street parking, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-12.
   (G)   Private greenhouses, tool sheds, garages or carports, tennis courts, patios, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-16.
   (H)   Private swimming pools, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-22.
   (I)   Temporary construction sheds and temporary buildings for sale or rental offices or show houses for use during construction operations, provided all other regulations of the district are complied with, but in no case shall such office be continued beyond the duration of construction of the project or one (1) year, whichever is greater. However, the Zoning Board of Appeals may extend such time limit for one (1) year.

40-6-23 SPECIAL PERMITS.

   The following uses may be allowed within the MR-1 Multi-Family District subject to the criteria established in Article XIII of this Chapter.
   (A)   Planned Residential Development based on the procedures in Section 40-13-35 et seq. of this Chapter.
   (B)   Childcare Centers.
   (C)   Residential group homes, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-21.
   (D)   Bed and Breakfast Inns and Boarding Houses. (Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-24 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.

   All uses are subject to the applicable provisions of Article XI.
   (A)   Lot Standards.
   (1)   Minimum Lot Size:   6,000 sq. ft. or 3,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, whichever is greater
   (2)   Minimum Lot Width:   50'
   (3)   Minimum Lot Depth:   120'
   (B)   Yards.
   (1)   Minimum Front Yard:   25’
   (2)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Lot:   5’ for either, 15’ total for both
   (3)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Street:   25'
   (4)   Minimum Rear Yard:   25'
   (5)   Minimum distance to nearest principal
      building on adjacent lot:    15'
   (C)   Maximum Building Coverage of Lot.   30%
   (D)   Maximum Building Height.   35’
   (E)   Maximum Number of Dwelling Units.   2
   (F)   Accessory Buildings, Detached, If Permitted.
      (1)   Maximum Height:   15’
      (2)   Minimum Distance to principal building:    10'
      (3)   Minimum distance to front lot line:    60'
      (4)   Minimum distance to side lot line adjacent to street:    25'
      (5)   Minimum distance to other side lot line:    5'
      (6)   Minimum distance to rear lot line:    5'
   (G)   Parking.
   See Article X.
(Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-30 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the MR-2 Multi-family Residential district is to provide areas for multiple-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses, which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to multi-family residences.

40-6-31 PERMITTED USES.

   If a particular use is not listed, it is not allowed in the MR-2 Multi-family Residential district. Building or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:
   (A)   Site-built two family dwellings.
   (B)   Site-built multi-family Dwellings.
   (C)   Churches and other places of worship, subject to the provisions of Article XI, but not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels.
   (D)   Day care centers, nursery schools and orphanages.
   (E)   Electrical substations (static transformer stations), gas regulation stations, telephone exchange facilities and essential services, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-18.
   (F)   Municipal uses, facilities, and building subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-17.
   (G)   Public, private or parochial schools offering courses of instruction at elementary and secondary levels in accordance with standards for compulsory education.
   (H)   Railroad right-of-way, not including switching, storage, freight yards, industrial sidings, or classification yards.
(Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-32 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

   (A)   Accommodations for professional servants, caretakers, watchman or custodians, but not as a separate, detached one-family dwelling on the same lot.
   (B)   Fences, hedges and wall, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-7.
   (C)   Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-9.
   (D)   Keeping of household pets, provided kennels are not maintained.
   (E)   Keeping of not more than one unoccupied camp and/or utility trailer, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-24.
   (F)   Parking spaces not for gain in addition to minimum off-street parking, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-12.
   (G)   Private greenhouses, tool sheds, garages or carports, tennis courts, patios, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-16.
   (H)   Private swimming pools, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-22.
   (I)   Temporary construction sheds and temporary buildings for sale or rental offices or show houses for use during construction operations, provided all other regulations of the district are complied with, but in no case shall such office be continued beyond the duration of construction of the project or one (1) year, whichever is greater. However, such time limit may be extended for one (1) year by the Zoning Administrator.

40-6-33 SPECIAL PERMITS.

   The following uses may be allowed within the MR-2 district subject to the criteria established in Article XIII of this Chapter.
   (A)   Planned developments based on the procedures in Section 40-13-35 et seq. of this Chapter.
   (B)   Convalescent homes, homes for the aged retirement homes, nursing homes and other similar health care.
   (C)   Planned Mobile Home Parks, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-15.
   (D)   Residential group homes, subject to the provisions of Section 40-11-21.
   (E)   Bed and Breakfast Inns and Boarding Houses. (Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)

40-6-34 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.

   All uses are subject to the applicable provisions of Article XI.

40-6-35 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS; DISTRICT MR-2 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

   (A)   Lot Standards.
      (1)   Minimum Lot Size:      5,000 sq. Ft. or 2,500 sq. Ft. per dwelling unit, whichever is greater
      (2)   Minimum Lot Width:    50' or 10' for each dwelling unit over two, whichever is greater.
      (3)   Minimum Lot Depth:    120'
   (B)   Yards.
      (1)   Minimum Front Yard:    25'
      (2)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Lot:    10' or 6" per ft. of building height, whichever is greater
      (3)   Minimum Side Yard Abutting a Street:    25'
      (4)   Minimum Rear Yard:    25'
      (5)   Minimum distance to nearest principal building on adjacent lot:    14'
   (C)   Maximum Building Coverage of Lot:    30%
      (1)   Floor Area Ratio: Floor Area Ratio: 3/4: 1 Note: Floor area ratio shall apply to the total area included in the development, except streets and other public areas and shall not exceed the ratio specified
   (D)   Maximum Building Height.   35’
   (E)   Maximum Number of Dwelling Units.   1 per 2,500 sq. ft. of lot area
   (F)   Accessory Buildings, Detached, If Permitted.
      (1)   Maximum Height:   15’
      (2)   Minimum distance to principal building:   10’
      (3)   Minimum distance to front lot line:   60’
      (4)   Minimum distance to side lot line adjacent to street:   25’
      (5)   Minimum distance to other side lot line:   5’
      (6)   Minimum distance to rear lot line:   5’
   (G)   Parking.
   See Article X.
(Ord. No. 2017-11; 12-12-17)