The single-family residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for single-family dwellings. For the single-family residential district, in promoting the general purpose of this ordinance, the specific intent of this ordinance is:

a.

To encourage the construction of, and the continued use of the land for single-family dwellings.

b.

To prohibit business, commercial or industrial use of the land, and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or maintenance of single-family dwellings in the district.

c.

To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses under the provisions of this ordinance.

d.

To discourage any land use which would generate traffic on minor or local streets/roads, other than normal traffic to serve the residences on those streets/roads.

e.

To discourage any use which, because of its character or size would create requirements and costs for public services such as fire and police protection, water supply and sewage disposal, substantially in excess of such requirements and costs if the district were developed solely for single-family dwellings.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following uses shall be permitted in a single-family residential district:

a.

Single-family detached dwellings.

b.

Churches and other facilities normally incidental thereto, provided that the proposed site for a church is not less than two acres; that there is adequate access to all required off-street/road parking areas; that there is no parking in the required front yard.

c.

Public, parochial and private kindergarten, elementary, intermediate, and/or high schools offering courses in general education.

d.

Publicly owned and operated buildings, libraries, parks, parkways and recreational facilities.

e.

Public or private hospitals, but not including institutions for the care of the feeble-minded or insane, provided that the hospital is adjacent to a major or secondary thoroughfare as defined on the comprehensive development plan adopted by the governing body.

f.

Nursery schools, day nurseries and child care centers; provided that for each child so cared for, there is provided and maintained a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor play area.

g.

Private noncommercial recreational areas.

h.

Governmental buildings and uses.

i.

Public utility buildings, telephone exchange buildings, electric transformer stations and substations, and gas regulator stations, but not including service or storage yards, when operating requirements necessitate the locating within the district in order to serve the immediate vicinity.

j.

Temporary buildings for use incidental to construction work for a period not to exceed one year, subject to renewal.

k.

Accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to any of the permitted uses, when located on the same lot and not involving any business, profession, trade or occupation. One private garage for each residential lot in which there are housed not more than four vehicles, not more than one of which may be a commercial vehicle not larger than a regularly manufactured pick-up, SUV, or panel truck which shall be housed within a garage and provided said commercial vehicle is owned and operated by a member of the family who resides in said living unit. Provided further, that all accessory buildings shall conform and be located as required in article IV.

l.

Home occupations as limited and defined in article II.

m.

Off-street/road parking and loading in accordance with the requirements of article VI of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following special uses shall be permitted in the single-family residential district after approval of the planning commission and county commission:

1.

Cemeteries.

2.

Private non-commercial recreation areas such as the YMCA, Boys Club, and golf courses.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following design standards shall apply in a single-family residential district:

R-1:

1.

Minimum lot area: 22,000 square feet.

2.

Minimum lot width: 150 feet.

3.

In construction of a subdivision, see subdivision regulations, appendix B, article IV, design standards.

4.

Minimum yard setbacks:

a.

Front: 50 feet.

b.

Rear: 30 feet

c.

Side: Ten feet.

5.

Minimum floor area per dwelling unit: 1,350 square feet for a site built home.

6.

Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent.

7.

All homes must conform to the current building codes as adopted by the county.

R-1MH (Manufactured Home):

1.

Minimum lot area: 22,000 square feet.

2.

Minimum lot width: 150 feet.

3.

In construction of a subdivision, see subdivision regulations, appendix B, article IV, design standards.

4.

Minimum yard setbacks:

a.

Front: 50 feet

b.

Rear: 30 feet.

c.

Side: Ten feet.

5.

Minimum floor area per dwelling unit: 900 square feet.

6.

Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent.

7.

Manufactured homes must be compliant with all HUD (Housing and Urban Development) or DCA (Department of Community Affairs) regulations, requirements and certifications.

R-1/R-1MH (Mixed Use):

1.

Minimum lot area: 22,000 square feet.

2.

Minimum lot width: 150 feet.

3.

In construction of a subdivision, see subdivision regulations, appendix B, article IV, design standards.

4.

Minimum yard setbacks:

a.

Front: 50 feet.

b.

Rear: 30 feet.

c.

Side: Ten feet.

5.

Minimum floor area per dwelling unit: 900 square feet for a site built home or manufactured home.

6.

Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent.

7.

All homes must conform to the current building codes as adopted by the county.

8.

Manufactured homes must be compliant with all HUD (housing and urban development) or DCA (Department of Community Affairs) regulations, requirements and certifications.

R-1PS (Private Subdivisions):

1.

Minimum lot area: 11,000 square feet.

2.

Minimum lot width: 75 feet.

3.

In construction of a subdivision, see subdivision regulations, appendix B, section 3.08.

4.

Minimum yard setbacks:

a.

Front: 50 feet.

b.

Rear: 30 feet

c.

Side: ten feet.

5.

Minimum floor area per dwelling unit: 1,350 square feet for a site built home.

6.

Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent.

7.

All homes must conform to the current building codes as adopted by the county.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 2008-2, Exh. A, 2-18-08; Res. No. 2017-R-4, 4-18-17)