The R-AD zone is established to promote quality single-family residential neighborhoods emphasizing architectural character and site amenities. Development in the zone is controlled through the site plan review provisions of section 93-2-16 and application of designated architectural and design standards. The R-AD zone encourages creation of pedestrian amenities that contribute to a neighborhood scale and pedestrian environment. Standards for street construction are somewhat relaxed to produce developments in which traffic speeds are reduced and automobile features are less dominant.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-73; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997)

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

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

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

(3)

Customary home occupations as defined in this chapter.

(4)

Customary accessory uses and buildings.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-74; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

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

(1)

Adult daycare facilities.

(2)

Reserved.

(3)

Nursing homes.

(4)

Personal care homes.

(Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

The minimum lot shall be 65 feet at the building line as measured at the front yard setback; all building lots shall abut a public street right-of-way for a minimum dimension of 25 feet. No lot shall contain less than 7,000 square feet.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-75; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Editor's note— Ord No. 2015-15, § 6, adopted August 4, 2015, renumbered the former sections 93-5-3—93-5-12 as sections 93-5-4—93-5-13. The historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.

The minimum floor area of the principal dwelling shall not be less than 1,000 square feet. The combined floor area of all accessory buildings on the lot shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal dwelling, and in no case shall it exceed 600 square feet.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-75.1; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015; Ord. No. 2019-38, § 1, 12-10-2019)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

The maximum building height in the R-AD zone shall be 35 feet as measured above the average adjacent grade. Accessory buildings shall not exceed the height of the principal dwelling.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-75.2; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

The following site development standards shall apply to all development in the R-AD zone:

(1)

All front yards must be landscaped and sodded and maintained in that condition in perpetuity.

(2)

No fence shall be permitted in the front yard; fences installed in side or rear yards shall not exceed a height of six feet. No fence shall be erected using materials other than those specifically designed and manufactured for such purpose.

(3)

Accessory buildings are not permitted in front yard.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-76; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

The following architectural standards shall apply:

(1)

Each dwelling unit shall provide a front porch having a minimum area of 100 square feet and a rear or side yard deck having a minimum area of 128 feet.

(2)

Building materials shall not include concrete block (other than foundation), T-111 siding, plywood, particle board or other "economy" materials. Siding shall be limited to aluminum, vinyl, brick, stone, architectural concrete or other acceptable materials manufactured for permanent applications.

(3)

A roof pitch of less than one foot of rise in two feet of run is prohibited; use of tar paper roofing or other materials in lieu of shingles manufactured for use as traditional roofing shall be prohibited.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-76.1; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

The following development standards shall apply:

(1)

Sidewalks with a minimum horizontal dimension of four feet shall be installed within the right-of-way along at least one side of all public streets; all construction shall conform to ADA specifications.

(2)

Concrete curb and gutter are required.

(3)

Pedestrian scale lighting at a minimum height of 14 feet shall be installed at a minimum horizontal spacing 125 feet on center.

(4)

Sidewalks shall not encroach within four feet of the back of curb; all areas between sidewalks and curbs shall be landscaped and sodded.

(5)

The minimum street width shall be 24 feet from back of curb to back of curb. The minimum diameter of all culs-de-sac shall be 80 feet; a landscaped island with a minimum dimension of 30 feet shall be provided in the center of all culs-de-sac.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-76.2; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

Dimensions provided in Table I, as measured from the right-of-way, shall be the required yard dimensions for principal and accessory buildings:

Table I. Required Yards

(Code 1981, § 8-5-77; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

Lot coverage of all impervious surfaces shall not exceed 50 percent of the lot area. For the R-AD zone, impervious surfaces shall be defined as all structures, including dwellings and accessory buildings, pavement and any other structure that prevents the movement of precipitation directly into the ground.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-78; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

(a)

Parking and storage. No longterm parking shall be permitted in the public right-of-way. For the purposes of this section, "longterm parking" shall mean any continuous parking of a vehicle of any type for a period exceeding 24 hours. No parking of buses or trucks other than noncommercial vans, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles shall be permitted. Outside storage of unlicensed vehicles is prohibited; no parking or vehicle storage on unpaved areas shall be permitted. No vehicle maintenance of any kind shall be performed in the front yard. No storage of boats, campers, camping trailers or recreational vehicles shall be permitted in the front yard.

(b)

Driveways. Driveways accessing two road frontages shall be prohibited. In the case of a corner lot, access shall be from the street on which the lot has its least dimension, only. No driveway shall be located within 35 feet of the intersection of two public street rights-of-way or within five feet of the side lot line.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-79; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.

The provisions of section 93-18-6 shall apply to the R-AD zone.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-80; Ord. No. 97-06, § 1, 7-8-1997; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 6, 8-4-2015)

Note— See editor's note at section 93-5-4.