The following districts have been established as residential zones for the Town of Horizon City for zoning and rezoning of properties after the adoption of this Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0102 (February 24, 2015):

The purpose of these districts is to provide for single-family and two-family duplex detached residential and mobile home development, at moderately low densities, together with such churches, recreational facilities, public uses and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings.

Dwelling size standards, in minimum square feet, excluding garages, carports, porches and patios, are as follows:

No structure within a residential zone, other than a R-MH zone, shall have a height greater than 2-1/2 stories or 35 feet, whichever is less. Structures in a R-MH zone are limited to a height of 20 feet.

The following uses may be permitted by a Specific Use Permit that is administratively approved by the Mayor or his designee, with or without conditions, in accordance with the City Code.

The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development, at moderately low densities, with or without common open space elements developed as integral parts of subdivision developments as part of a gated community, and to provide design flexibility regarding the positioning of residential structures relative one-to-another and relative to open space elements within or adjacent to a development.

The only permitted use is single-family residential.

See General Section [section 807]

The following setback standards shall be applicable to Lots 1 through 28, Golf View Estates, in lieu of the Site Development Plan requirements of Section 407.7:

If approved as part of a Site Development Plan prepared in accordance with Section 407.8, single-family residential dwelling structures may be positioned such that no side yard is provided on one, but not both, of the two side property lines, provided that:

Notwithstanding the bulk regulations in Section 405, a developer of a site of not less than five acres may propose to develop a subdivision with zero side yards, or front and rear setbacks less than required by Section 405, or private streets, or common elements, provided the Site Development Plan provisions in Section 407.6 [407.7] are met. In such instances, the following minimum standards shall apply:

Any developer proposing zero side yard single-family residential development, or front and rear setbacks less than required by Section 405, or common open space elements, or private streets, shall the [sic] cause to be prepared a site development plan, at a scale of not less than one inch represents 100 feet, with the following elements:

Site development plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission at a Public Hearing. Adjacent property owners shall be notified in the same manner as is required for a change of zoning. Reduction in lot depth and rear yard setback shall be deemed appropriate when a golf course or common open space element lies at the rear of a lot. Reduction in the front yard setback shall be deemed appropriate when dwelling units are located on cul-de-sacs or short loop streets which are projected to carry low volumes of vehicular traffic. Commission approval shall be conditioned on the principle that any deviation from the bulk regulation provided in Section 405 must provide equally well for the public health, safety and welfare. The burden shall be on the applicant to demonstrate adherence with this principle. All subsequent development and construction shall be in accordance with the Site Development Plan as approved, except that minor variations may be approved administratively by the Director of Public Works on an individual lot basis when such deviations from an approved Site Development Plan do not increase the buildable area by more than two percent nor extend the buildable area by more than five feet in any direction, and provided the Special Bulk Regulations, as defined in Section 407.6, are met.

Any developer proposing a development with private streets, or common open space elements, or the inclusion of zero side yard lot development, shall cause to be drafted restrictive covenants. A draft of the restrictive covenants shall be provided for the review and approval of the Town of Horizon City, and the covenants shall contain a provision that precludes amendments to the same without the concurrence of the Town of Horizon City.

Restrictive covenants, when mandated by this District, shall embody the following conditions:

The purpose of this zoning designation is to provide for needed, properly planned and well-designed mobile home subdivisions in areas where public utilities are available to establish basic standards for the character of the use and to mitigate any adverse effect on the surrounding properties.

Lots that are to be used for single-family residential purposes as permitted by the Horizon City Mobile Home Residential District Zoning Ordinance as private dwellings and rental units in the incorporated area and the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

[See] General Section [section 807]

All mobile homes must be installed at approximately ground level on a permanent foundation approved by FHA, VA or HUD. No skirting is required or permitted. All tongues and towing devices shall be removed from each mobile home immediately following installation on the lot. All tanks, evaporative coolers, air conditioners, heating units or other similar equipment, except roof-mounted units, shall be concealed from view. All roof lines must be utilized and all additions must match the sidings of the main structure in material, design and color. No stored materials of any kind shall at any time be visible. Mailboxes shall be of the standard size and location as required by the U.S. Postal Service and design will be compatible with the neighborhood. Flag poles, short-wave or CB radio and television antennas or towers with a height exceeding twenty-five (25) feet from ground level of the crowned part of the lot thereon or with a width exceeding eight (8) feet are not permitted. Short-wave or CB radio is permitted, provided that the owner at all times ensures that same shall not cause any annoyance or offense to any owners, neighbors or the community. All drying wash must be done in areas on individual lots that are completely screened from view of any adjacent lot or lots. Clotheslines or drying racks can be no more than six (6) feet in height. No washing machines, clothes dryers, freezers or other household appliances may be kept on the outside unless concealed form [from] view of any adjacent lot or lots or street.