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Hiram City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1119

R-1 Low Density Residential District

1119.01 PURPOSE.

   This Lo Density Residential District is established to provide for single-family residential development as densities of 1 dwelling unit per acre which can be developed in a manner which will minimize impact on the environment and that is consistent with and maintains the Village’s traditional character and pattern of development. This district is located within areas which planning studies have indicated would be suitable for and compatible with low density development which preserves open space and provides an alternative to modern suburban development. (Ord. 97-34. Passed 2-10-98.)

1119.02 USES.

   The following uses are permitted or conditionally permitted as specified in this district:
   (a)   Permitted Uses.
      (1)   Single-family detached dwelling unit;
      (2)   Platted conservation subdivisions as regulated by Chapter 1143;
      (3)   Agricultural uses and structures;
      (4)   Agricultural roadside stands;
      (5)   Accessory buildings incidental to the principal use;
      (6)   Signs as regulated by Chapter 1141.
   (b)   Conditionally Permitted Uses. The Planning Commission may approve issuance of conditional zoning permits for the following listed uses subject to the general conditions of Section 1135.05 and the specific requirements of Section 1135.06 specified below:
      (1)   Government owned and/or operated uses and/or facilities subject to Section 1135.06(b), (c), (k) and (m).
      (2)   Home occupations subject to Section 1135.06(v).
      (3)   Cemeteries subject to Section 1135.06(b) and (m).
      (4)   Parks/playgrounds/golf courses or similar recreational facilities subject to Section 1135.06(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (m).
      (5)   Public utility rights-of-way and pertinent structures, subject to Section 1135.06(b), (c), (f), (k) and (m).
      (6)   Boarding/rooming houses, subject to Section 1135.06(a).
      (7)   Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to Section 1135.06(a).
      (8)   Single family attached dwelling unit subject to Section 1135.06(t).
      (9)   Two family dwelling unit subject to Section 1135.06(t).
      (10)   Platted conventional subdivisions subject to Section 1135.06(y).
         (Ord. 97-34. Passed 2-10-98.)

1119.03 AREA, LOT, HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.

   (a)   Minimum lot size: 1 acre.
   (b)   Minimum lot width at building line: 100 ft.
   (c)   Minimum lot frontage: 100 ft.
   (d)   Minimum front yard depth: 50 ft.
   (e)   Minimum rear yard depth: 50 ft.
   (f)   Minimum side yard width: 15 ft.
   (g)   Maximum building height: 35 ft.
   (h)   Maximum gross density for platted conventional subdivision: One dwelling unit per three (3) acres.
      (Ord. 97-34. Passed 2-10-98.)

1119.04 CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION AREA, LOT AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.

   (a)   Maximum Gross Density: One (1) dwelling unit per one (1) acre.
   (b)   Lot Size: Lots may vary in size to encourage flexibility in site design.
   (c)   Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: 60 ft.
   (d)   Minmum Lot Frontage: 50 ft.
   (e)   Minimum Front Yard Depth: 25 ft.
   (f)   Maximum Front Yard Depth: 50 ft.
   (g)   Minimum Side Yard Width: 10 ft.
   (h)   Minimum Rear Yard Depth: 20 ft.
   (i)   Maximum Building Height: 35 ft.
(Ord. 97-34. Passed 2-10-98.)