Kouts City Zoning Code
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
R-1
§ 154.055 PURPOSE.
(A) The general character of these residential districts is to consist of single-family detached dwellings, set on large building lots.
(B) Nonresidential uses would be restricted to those community facilities which:
(1) May appropriately be located in residential areas to provide educational, recreational, religious, health and other essential services for residents;
(2) Can perform their activities more effectively in a residential environment, unaffected by adjacent industrial or general services uses; and
(3) Do not create significant objectionable influences in residential areas.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
§ 154.056 USE REGULATIONS.
(A) In Residential (R-1) Districts, the following regulations shall apply, as listed hereafter.
(B) A building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes and no other:
(1) Primary use single-family detached dwelling units;
(2) Community facilities, municipal facilities and public utility uses directly related to and necessary for services within the zoning district of the town;
(3) Special exceptions as permitted in this chapter;
(6) The following uses may be allowed by special exception:
(a) Libraries;
(b) Churches;
(c) Municipal facilities and public utilities;
(d) Parks and playgrounds (public); and
(e) Schools (public and private).
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
§ 154.057 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
The maximum height of buildings and other structures erected or enlarged in this District shall be:
(A) For any dwelling, 35 feet, not exceeding two and one-half stories;
(B) For any accessory building to any dwelling use, 14 feet, not exceeding one story.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
§ 154.058 AREA, WIDTH AND YARD REGULATIONS.
(A) Minimum lot area and width. A lot area of not less than 12,000 square feet, and a lot width of not less than 80 feet at the building line shall be provided for every building or other structure erected or used for any use permitted in this District. Each permitted building or structure other than a single-family detached dwelling and accessory building shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 36,000 square feet and a width at the building line of not less than 300 feet.
(C) Side yards.
(1) On each interior lot, there shall be two side yards having an aggregate width of not less than 20% of the width of the lot, neither side yard having a width of less than seven feet on each side.
(2) On each corner lot, there shall be two side yards, the side yard abutting the street having a width of not less than 30 feet, and the side yard not abutting the street having a width of not less than seven feet from the foundation.
(3) On any lot, in any side yard not abutting the street, a detached private garage may be erected and maintained within the rear erected and maintained within the rear quarter of the lot if not closer to the side lot line than seven feet.
(D) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot, the depth of which shall be not less than 30 feet.
(E) Building coverage. Not more than 30% of the area of any lot shall be occupied by buildings.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
§ 154.059 BUILDING SIZE.
No building shall be erected for residential purposes having a living space area of less than 1,200 square feet, exclusive of basements, unenclosed porches, terraces and garages.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
§ 154.060 OFF-STREET PARKING.
There shall be at least two parking spaces for each single-family dwelling, but not more than four parking spaces for each single-family dwelling in this zoning district. All other off-street parking requirements for this zoning district shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in §§ 154.335 et seq.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)