By virtue of its location within the comprehensive land development plan for the city, the R-0 zone is established in order to protect residential areas now developed with one-family detached dwellings, and adjoining areas presently undeveloped likely to be developed for those purposes. Only a few additional and compatible uses are permitted. The regulations of this zone are intended to:

(1)

Ensure the best use of the land.

(2)

Ensure and protect the orderly and proper future development of the land according to its best indicated potential use for single-family dwelling.

(3)

Protect and promote a suitable environment for family life.

(4)

Discourage any use which would generate other than normal residential traffic on minor streets.

(5)

Discourage any use which, because of its character or size, would create excessive requirements and costs for public service.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-71)

The following uses are permitted in any R-0 zone:

(1)

One-family dwellings.

(2)

Group homes, subject to the restrictions in section 93-2-19.

(3)

Public, private and parochial schools, not including nursery schools or kindergartens.

(4)

Playgrounds, parks and buildings operated on a noncommercial basis for recreational purposes only.

(5)

Customary home occupations as defined in section 93-1-2.

(6)

Customary accessory uses and buildings including noncommercial gardens and greenhouses.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-72; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 5, 8-4-2015)

The following uses, while permitted in other areas within the city, are not permitted in the R-0 zone:

(1)

Adult daycare facilities.

(2)

Reserved.

(3)

Nursing homes.

(4)

Personal care homes.

(Ord. No. 2015-15, § 5, 8-4-2015)