Certain districts, designated by the symbol "R" followed by a numeral, and referred to collectively as residential districts or R districts, are established: a) to provide spaces in suitable locations for the various types of residential accommodations needed in the City; and b) to provide a means of regulating the density and distribution of the population in conformance with the purpose of this title.

(2007 Code)

A.

Single-family residential district (R-1): The purpose of this district is to preserve residential neighborhoods to prevent overcrowding of the land and to encourage the development of low density areas of one to five units per acre.

B.

Combined residential district (R-2): The purpose of this district is to provide residential development which is well designed and properly located in the community with medium densities of up to eight units per acre and adjacent to shopping, recreation, cultural and other community facilities.

C.

Multiple-family residential district (R-3): The purpose of this district is to provide residential development, which is well designed and properly located in the community with medium to high density residential densities up to 30 units per acre. This type of zoning pattern is intended to create transition areas and buffer zones between commercial areas and medium density residential development. It is also intended to permit high density activities adjacent to more intensive community use areas.

(2007 Code)

LAND USE REGULATIONS
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (R-1, R-2, R-3)
"A" Allowed "CU" Conditional Use "P" Prohibited

(2007 Code)

A.

Recreational vehicle restrictions; temporary permit: There shall be no recreational vehicles permanently permitted, occupied or otherwise permitted to locate in the City when intended for human occupancy. Temporary permits may be granted by the City Council for a period of up to 14 days.

B.

Commercial activities: No use of land, structures or buildings in a residential district shall be permitted for the purpose of sales or services, whether wholesale or retail where, in connection with such sale or service, the customer or client travels to the property, with the exception of a valid home occupation.

(2007 Code)

DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (R-1, R-2, R-3)

(2007 Code; Ord. No. 477, 10-3-2022)

A.

Lots:

1.

Lots which do not meet the minimum standards set forth in section 9-3-5 of this chapter, which are existing legal lots at the time of the effective date hereof are authorized as legal lots. For purposes of this section, a "legal lot" is a lot which has been previously platted or otherwise approved by the City.

2.

A lot shall not be separated from a larger parcel if the result is a lot which does not meet the requirements of this chapter.

3.

Lot lines of adjoining lots may be changed to adjust, between said lots, areas that are designated easements or vacated or abandoned streets and roadways so long as the adjustment does not make an existing structure more nonconforming, is in character with other lots and parcels in the neighborhood, and is not otherwise detrimental to the public.

B.

Minimum area of buildings: No building shall hereafter be erected for human occupancy containing less than 800 square feet of enclosed area, exclusive of garages and accessory buildings.

(2007 Code)

Manufactured structures are allowed within the City to be used for residential purposes when such structures meet all requirements of the City, including the following:

A.

The manufactured home shall be multi-sectional and enclose a space of not less than 1,000 square feet.

B.

The manufactured home shall be placed on an excavated and backfilled foundation and enclosed at the perimeter such that the home is located not more than 12 inches above grade.

C.

The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof, with a slope no less than three feet in height for each 12 feet in width.

D.

The manufactured home shall have exterior siding and roofing which in color, material and appearance is similar to the exterior siding and roofing material commonly used on residential dwellings located within 1,000 feet from the boundaries of the lot upon which the manufactured home is to be located.

(2007 Code)

A.

Signs: Signs shall comply with the provisions of title 8, chapter 4 of this Code.

B.

Garage sales: Garage sales are allowed on residential lots for a duration not to exceed three days and for no more than six garage sales per year.

C.

Home occupations:

1.

Definition: A "home occupation" means any commercial activity conducted within a dwelling carried on by a person residing in the dwelling unit, which activity is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and does not change the character of the dwelling or the property for residential purposes or disrupt the normal residential character of the neighborhood in which the residence is located.

2.

Regulations: Home occupations shall comply with the following provisions:

a.

Home occupation use shall not generate pedestrian, parking, or vehicular traffic in excess of that traffic customarily associated with the zone in which the use is located.

b.

Tools, items, or equipment, or occupations conducted within the home or accessory buildings which are offensive or noxious by reason of the emission of odor, smoke, gas, vibration, magnetic interference, or noise are prohibited.

c.

No more than 30 percent of the residence shall be utilized for the home occupation.

d.

The yard surrounding the residence and accessory buildings shall not be used for storage of the home occupation use. Nor shall any activities be carried on outside the structures in the yard for the benefit of or incidental to the home occupation.

(2007 Code)

A.

Notwithstanding any Notus City Code provision to the contrary, temporary use permits for a mobile home or recreational vehicle not to exceed 60 days in any 12-month period shall be used to permit the use of one or more units upon a parcel of land of single ownership upon the payment to the City of Notus a fee not to exceed $100.00, based on a fee of $10.00 per day. The City Clerk shall have the authority to issue such permits upon the application therefor and payment of the fee. Any such temporary use permit shall not, other than permitting a smaller area requirement, vary or alter the provisions Title 9, Notus City Code. No public hearing shall be required for the issuance of a temporary use permit. The City intends by this section to permit friends, relatives, and bona fide visitors to place and use their mobile homes or recreational vehicles for a limited amount of time under circumstances which would otherwise be prohibited by this title. No permit shall be required for visitors staying seven or fewer days and not connecting said vehicle or mobile home to City utilities.

B.

Emergency permits may issue when a true emergency exists. A true emergency includes, but is not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake, tsunami, or similar act of nature which reasonably requires the use of temporary shelters. Said emergency permits shall be a for a period not to exceed 60 days, and no more than four permits may issue for the same mobile home or recreational vehicle without approval of the City Council. The City Clerk shall have the authority to issue emergency permits upon application therefore. There shall be no fee for an emergency permit. So long as an emergency permit is sought within seven days after placement of the mobile home or recreational vehicle on the subject premises for emergency purposes, an emergency permit shall be deemed to relate back to the date on which the mobile home or recreational vehicle is placed on the premises and no penalty for unlawful use shall apply in such a case.

(Ord. No. 295, § 3, 12-15-2008)