An R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District shall contain a minimum of eight acres.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The intent of R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential Districts is to protect the integrity of established neighborhoods where lot sizes are 6,000 square feet or larger. More limited open space shall be provided by a building area covering as much as twenty-five percent of the lot area. Maintenance shall be encouraged and additions are permitted up to the maximum allowable. Single and two-family residential uses are permitted, but not to exceed seven dwelling units per gross acre. Centralized water and sewers are required.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The following uses are permitted in an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District:

   (a)   Single-family detached dwellings;

   (b)   Churches and other places of worship, not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels, and schools and institutions for academic instruction; and

   (c)   Public parks and recreation sites.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The following uses may be permitted in an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District only if expressly authorized by Council in accordance with Chapter 1284 and subject to limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Board and/or Council:

   (a)   Private, noncommercial recreation areas and facilities such as recreation clubs, golf courses and country clubs;

   (b)   Structures and installations which are necessary public facilities and utilities and which require location in an R-7 District;

   (c)   Cemeteries;

   No building or other structure in an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District shall be used by a commercial or industrial establishment.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   An accessory use or building or other structure customary and incidental to a use permitted in this chapter is permitted in an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District, provided that such accessory use or building or other structure does not involve any type of business, trade, manufacturing or industry.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Zoning lots not less than 6,000 square feet in land area are permitted in an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District. No lot in such a District shall have a width less than sixty feet. Such lots are permitted only if they are serviced by group or central sewage treatment.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Yard requirements for an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District are as follows:

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82; Ord. 17-23. Passed 7-7-17.)

   In an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District, the principal and accessory buildings on a lot may occupy up to a maximum of thirty-three percent thereof.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District, buildings shall have a minimum floor area of 1,000 square feet.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District, no building shall exceed two stories, or twenty-four feet in height.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Off-street parking and loading in an R-7 High Density Single-Family Residential District shall be provided for in accordance with Chapter 1292.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)