The purpose of the Residential B District is to promote residential uses with greater density than Residential A. This takes the form of small lots as well as smaller footprints for single-family homes; and more opportunities for multi-family housing.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

Within any Residence B District, no building, structure, or premises shall be used, arranged, or designed to be used, except for one or more of the following uses:

Primary Uses.

A.

Any use permitted in Residence A District;

B.

Multi-family dwelling units meeting the design standards set forth herein;

C.

Each single-family residence or other main buildings shall have a total floor area, under roof, of not less than five hundred (500) square feet, twenty percent (20%) of which may be on a second floor above ground. Each multiple-family dwelling shall have an area of not less than four hundred (400) square feet including first bedroom and one hundred fifty (150) square feet additional for each additional bedroom for each family, which may be distributed on two floors above ground.

Accessory Uses.

Accessory uses customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses, but not including the conduct of a business or industry or any driveway or walk giving access thereto:

A.

A private garage on the same lot with or within the building to which it is accessory, and in which garage no business or industry is conducted. Garage space may be provided for two motor vehicles on any lot and may be provided for one additional motor vehicle for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area by which such lot area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet. Only one commercial vehicle may be stored on any lot.

B.

Where alleys are present, alleys must be used as vehicular access to the lot.

C.

Home Occupations. Customary home occupations are defined as those carried out in the residence of the occupant, but which do not generate traffic to or from the residence; nor do does it invite on-site customers or direct sales. Home occupations may not consume more than one-half of the floor area of one story; provided further, that no person is employed in said occupation other than a member of the immediate family residing in the home. No sign shall be used to advertise such occupation except as is provided in this section.

D.

Signs. Any sign provided for herein shall not materially alter the appearance of said lot or dwelling nor affect the welfare of the neighbors.

1.

There shall be no electronic signs.

2.

Any illuminated signs must be downward directional.

3.

Signs pertaining to the lease or sale, or use of a lot or building may be placed on the property, provided that the total area of all such signs does not exceed six square feet.

4.

Signs bearing the name or occupation of an occupant shall not exceed six-square-foot for each family housed.

5.

Signs not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area may be erected upon the premises of a church, or other institution for the purpose of displaying the name and activities or services therein provided.

6.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, non-illuminated political or campaign signs may be placed on the property. Such signs may not be placed on the property to obstruct the vision of any driver of motor vehicles to the extent a safety hazard is created. All campaign signs must be removed within three days after the election to which the sign relates.

(Ord. 1594 § 113, 2002; Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

The minimum lot area requirements shall be as follows:

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

No building shall be erected, reconstructed, or altered to project in any manner beyond the property line.

Front Yards.

A.

No new building shall be erected with its street wall or walls nearer than twenty-five (25) feet to the front property line.

B.

Steps and/or ramps, uncovered porches and covered but unenclosed porches on the first story, which do not extend more than ten (10) feet beyond the front wall of the building, are exempt from the foregoing provisions.

Rear Yards.

There shall be a rear yard on every lot, which rear yard shall have a minimum depth of twenty-four (24) feet for a one-story building, thirty (30) feet for a two-story building and thirty-six (36) feet for a three-story building.

Side Yards.

There shall be a side yard on each side of every building except as above provided for accessory buildings. The minimum width of any side yard and the least sum of the widths of both side yards shall be as follows:

Corner Lot.

In the case of a corner lot, the minimum side setback on the side street shall be fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

Each single-family residence or other main buildings shall have a total floor area, under roof, of not less than five hundred (500) square feet, twenty percent (20%) of which may be on a second floor above ground.

Each multiple-family dwelling shall have an area of not less than four hundred (400) square feet including first bedroom and one hundred fifty (150) square feet additional for each additional bedroom for each family, which may be distributed on two floors above ground.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

No building shall exceed forty-five (45) feet. Multi-family dwellings may be higher than forty-five (45) feet with a conditional use permit and design review with the zoning commission.

Buildings proposed to be more than forty-five (45) feet in height shall be submitted for design review with the zoning commission. Conditions that could be placed on such projects include but are not limited to:

1.

Landscaping.

2.

Increased setbacks.

(Ord. 1359, 1987; Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

A.

Accessory buildings not more than fifteen (15) feet in height may be located in the rear yard; provided such buildings occupy not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the rear yard area; provided, further, such accessory buildings come not nearer than three feet to any lot line.

B.

On corner lots, no wall of an accessory building shall be nearer to a side street property line than the side wall of the main building.

C.

Industrial storage (freight containers) are NOT permitted.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

Vacant lots shall be maintained and kept free of weeds. Certain uses of vacant lots may be permitted by written authority of the building inspector and the board of adjustment, with the consent of the owners of eighty percent (80%) of the property within three hundred (300) feet of the lot or lots.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

All construction shall be in accordance with the city's adopted building code.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

Recreational Fires: Shall only be in rear yards; and shall not be conducted within twenty-five (25) feet of a structure or combustible material. A portable outdoor fireplace shall only be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and may not be operated within fifteen (15) feet of a structure or combustible material. (See International Fire Code Section 307 Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces.)

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)

Parking shall be provided on property at a ratio of two spaces for each unit plus one guest space for every three units.

(Ord. 1594 § 114, 2002; Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 2049, Att., 12-16-2024)