The R-6 residential district is an area of medium density residential development. This district generally extends outward from the highest density development located within the urban core. The intent of this district is to provide a transition area of diminishing residential densities. The minimum lot size requirement is designed to limit future subdivisions of land within this district; thereby minimizing any adverse effects to the established residential character of the area.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)

A.

The following uses are permitted by right:

1.

Single-family dwellings;

2.

Two-family dwellings;

3.

Home occupations;

4.

Churches and places of worship;

5.

Nursery schools and day care centers;

6.

Parks, playgrounds and playing fields;

7.

Community residences;

8.

Family day care homes;

9.

Municipal and public service corporation buildings and facilities; community water supply reservoirs; community well houses; water towers, water and sewage treatment facilities, water and sewage pumping stations;

10.

Accessory uses with respect to the foregoing;

11.

Residential scale wind energy system;

12.

Conversion to a multifamily dwelling of former public school buildings which existed prior to January 1, 1955, on a lot or lots containing a total of at least forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet in area, excluding the former Coggeshall School.

13.

Decks, following dimensional standards described in Section 17.04.050(K).

B.

The following uses require a special use permit from the zoning board of review:

1.

Multifamily dwellings;

2.

Reserved;

3.

Libraries;

4.

Museums;

5.

Cemeteries;

6.

Religious, philanthropic, scientific, literary, historical, fraternal, and charitable institutions;

7.

Agricultural and horticultural societies;

8.

Schools of limited instruction;

9.

Hospitals;

10.

Convalescent homes and rest homes;

11.

Undertaker's establishments;

12.

Clubs for outdoor recreation;

13.

Neighborhood parking lots;

14.

Nonprofit multifamily housing facilities for the elderly and/or handicapped;

15.

Federal, state and municipal buildings, excluding correctional institutions and hospitals for the mentally ill.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)

A.

The minimum lot area shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.

B.

The minimum lot width shall be fifty (50) feet.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)

The minimum setback requirements are:

A.

Front line, ten feet;

B.

Side line, five feet;

C.

Rear line, fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)

The portion of a lot to be covered by buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) percent.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)

Building height shall not exceed thirty (30) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.04.050.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)

A.

For lots of less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area which existed prior to April 13, 1977, the maximum allowable density is one single-family dwelling.

B.

Conversion to a two-family dwelling is permitted for buildings which existed prior to April 13, 1977 on lots of less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area but greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet in area which existed prior to April 13, 1977.

C.

A minimum lot area of six thousand (6,000) square feet is necessary for a new two-family dwelling.

D.

A minimum lot area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet is necessary for multifamily dwellings. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of lot area.

E.

A minimum lot area of forty thousand (40,000) square feet is necessary for nonprofit multifamily housing facilities for the elderly and/or handicapped. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area.

F.

Conversion to a multifamily dwelling of former public school buildings which existed prior to January 1, 1955, on a lot or lots containing a total of at least forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet in area, excluding the former Coggeshall School. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of lot area.

(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)