Milan City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1145
R-1 Residential District
1145.01 PURPOSE.
The R-l Residential District is established to accommodate a population density of approximately three and one-half dwelling units per acre. All public utilities and facilities shall be planned and designed to serve adequately the above population density.
(Ord. 270-09-02. Passed 9-10-02.)
1145.02 PERMITTED USES.
The following are permitted uses in the R-l Residential District:
(a) Single family residential dwellings.
(b) Accessory buildings and uses, including private garages, private swimming pools, provided such uses are incidental to the principal buildings or use.
(d) Governmentally owned and/or operated parks, playgrounds, and golf courses (except miniature) subject to Section 1169.04.
(e) Public and parochial schools subject to Section 1169.04.
(f) Signs:
(1) One non-illuminated sign advertising the sale or lease of the lot or building not exceeding six square feet in area on any one lot.
(2) Signs appropriate to a public or quasi-public building for the purpose of displaying the name and activities of services therein, provided, not larger than a twelve square feet and restricted to the premises.
(3) Signs incident to legal process and necessary to the public welfare.
(g) Type B Family Day Care Homes.
(Ord. 270-09-02. Passed 9-10-02.)
1145.03 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.
(a) Churches and other buildings for the purpose of religious worship.
(b) Cemeteries.
(c) Recreational uses other than those governmentally owned and/or operated such as: public swimming pools, golf courses, tennis clubs and riding academies.
(d) Publicly owned and/or operated buildings and facilities other than those listed above.
(e) Institutions for higher education.
(f) Type A Family Day Care Home, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Outdoor Playgrounds, tot lots, exercise areas, etc. shall be fully enclosed by a fence, the height and design of which shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
(2) The applicant shall submit a parking and traffic circulation plan to the Planning Commission for approval. The design, location and surface of the parking areas and vehicular approaches shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission so as to reduce congestion, promote safety and reduce the impact on the residential character of the neighborhood. The outgoing vehicles during high volume periods shall provide a safe drop-off point for children that will not impede other traffic.
(3) One sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area and mounted flush against the building, shall be permitted.
(Ord. 270-09-02. Passed 9-10-02.)
1145.04 AREA REGULATIONS.
Area regulations for the R-1 Residential District shall be as follows:
(a) Minimum lot area is 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum lot width at the minimum building setback line is seventy-five feet.
(Ord. 261-11-66. Passed 10-11-66.)
(c) Minimum front yard depth is thirty-five feet.
(Ord. 270-09-02. Passed 9-10-02.)
(d) Minimum rear yard depth is twenty-five feet.
(e) Minimum side yard width of each side yard is ten feet.
(f) Minimum living area per dwelling unit is as follows:
(1) Basements, breezeways, garages, outside access storage areas or porches shall not be included as floor area.
(2) A one story dwelling with a full basement or a split level dwelling with a basement of not less than 400 square feet in area shall have not less than 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(3) A one story dwelling without basement, or a split level without basement shall have not less than 1,200 square feet of floor area.
(4) A one and one-half story dwelling unit shall have 800 square feet of floor area on the first floor.
(5) A two story or multi-level dwelling shall have a total floor area of not less than 1,200 square feet, and a minimum of 800 square feet of floor area on the first floor.
(g) Height Regulations. No structure shall exceed thirty-five feet in height.
(Ord. 261-11-66. Passed 10-11-66.)
1145.05 HOME OCCUPATIONS AND HOME OFFICES.
Home occupations and home offices, subject to the following conditions:
(a) No person other than members of a family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation or home office.
(b) The use of the dwelling unit for home occupations and home offices shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants and not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the residential floor of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conducting of the home occupation or home office.
(c) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation or home office other than one sign, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, non-illuminated.
(d) Home offices will only be accessory offices for family members of the resident family practicing any of the professions, including accountant, architect, artist, engineer, lawyer and physician.
(e) No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation or home office in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation or home office shall be met off the street and other than in a required front yard.
(f) No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation or home office which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot, if the occupation or office is conducted in a single-family residence.
(Ord. 270-09-02. Passed 9-10-02.)
1145.06 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
(a) Accessory buildings shall only be located in the rear yard.
(b) A detached private garage or other accessory buildings must be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from any main or primary building or any other accessory building; a minimum of four (4) feet from any side or rear lot line if the accessory building is one hundred (100) square feet or less; and a minimum of ten (10) feet from any side or rear lot line if the accessory building is over one hundred (100) square feet in size.
(c) No accessory building shall be used for human habitation.
(d) No accessory building shall be used for commercial or industrial purposes.
(e) The maximum height of any accessory building shall be twenty (20) feet.
(f) No more than two (2) accessory buildings can be erected on a lot, one of which can have an area equal to or less than the main floor of the primary residence. The second building cannot exceed one hundred and ninety-six (196) square feet.
(g) The total square footage of accessory buildings on a lot shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the rear yard.
(h) When an accessory building is located on a corner lot, said building shall not project beyond the front yard setback line of either street.
(i) All accessory buildings must be constructed subsequent to the construction of the main building or buildings on a zoning lot.
(Ord. 270-09-02. Passed 9-10-02.)