By virtue of its location within the comprehensive land development plan for the city, the R-1 zone is established in order to protect residential areas now predominantly developed with one-family detached dwellings and a few adjoining areas likely to be developed for such purposes. Only a few additional and compatible uses are permitted. The regulations of this zone are intended to:

(1)

Protect the present predominantly one-family use of the land.

(2)

Encourage the discontinuance of existing incompatible uses, and insure the ultimate stabilization of the land in one-family usage.

(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 services.

(Code 1981, § 8-5-81)

The following uses are permitted in any R-1 zone:

(1)

One-family dwellings.

(2)

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

(3)

Public, private and parochial schools operated for the purpose of instructing in elementary and high school general education subjects. In addition, other schools are allowed subject to a finding by the planning commission that the proposed method of establishment and operation would not adversely impact the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties.

(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, § 8-5-82; Ord. No. 75-3, 4-1-1975; Ord. No. 84-8, 11-6-1984; Ord. No. 2015-15, § 7, 8-4-2015)

The following uses, while permitted in other areas within the city, are not permitted in the R-1 zone:

(1)

Adult daycare facilities.

(2)

Reserved.

(3)

Nursing homes.

(4)

Personal care homes.

(Ord. No. 2015-15, § 7, 8-4-2015)