The purpose of the R-1, Very Low-Density Housing District, is to provide for very low density single-family detached dwelling uses on large lots and directly related complementary uses.

(a)

Permitted Uses.

(1)

Single-family detached dwellings connected to public sewer containing not more than one (1) dwelling units, and having direct access to a public street, but not including mobile homes.

(2)

Public recreational facilities, including athletic fields, parks, playgrounds and golf courses.

(b)

Accessory Uses.

(1)

Private detached garages not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet.

(2)

Greenhouses and tool sheds related to residential use.

a.

Accessory buildings may not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.

(3)

Private recreational facilities for the use of the residents.

(4)

Exterior storage of one (1) recreational vehicle. (Refer to Section 25-320(a)(5)d.

(5)

Firewood piles which are neatly stacked and free from vermin shall be stored in the rear and side yards only. Such piles of wood must also be elevated at least four (4) inch off the ground.

(6)

Electric vehicle charging station.

(c)

Special Uses.

(1)

Single family detached dwellings not served by public sewer (subject to environmental constraints, as determined by the Public Works Director/City Engineer and the requirements of Section 25-313 and Sewer Treatment Ordinance #366, Chapter 23, Section 23-36.

(2)

Home occupations according to the following conditions:

a.

The home occupation shall be carried on by a member of the family residing in the dwelling unit, provided that the permit may allow not more than one (1) employee who is not part of the family.

b.

The home occupation shall be carried on wholly within the principal or accessory structures.

c.

Noticeable noise, vibration, smoke, dust, electrical disturbance, odors, heat, or glare shall not be produced.

d.

Hours and intensity of operation may be limited and shall be set forth in the Special Use Permit.

e.

On-site advertising may be limited or prohibited and any restrictions thereon shall be set forth in the Special Use Permit.

f.

If the home occupation requires a license, the restrictions imposed in the Special Use Permit shall become a part of such license; violations of either the license requirements or Special Use Permit shall cause forfeiture of both the license and the special permit.

(3)

Accessory apartments according to the following conditions:

a.

The apartment will be a complete, separate housekeeping unit that can be isolated from the original unit.

b.

Only one (1) apartment will be created within a single-family house.

c.

The owner(s) of the residence in which the accessory unit is created shall occupy at least one (1) of the dwelling units on the premises, except for bonafide temporary absences.

d.

The accessory apartment shall be designated so that, to the degree reasonably feasible, the appearance of the building remains that of a one-family residence. In general, any new entrances shall be located on the side or in the rear of the building.

e.

The design and size of the apartment conforms to all applicable standards in the health, building, and other codes.

f.

At least three (3) off-street parking spaces are available for use by the owner-occupant(s) and tenants(s).

g.

Any other appropriate or more stringent conditions deemed necessary by the City Council to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and the single-family dwelling character of the neighborhood.

(4)

Boarding (house) home - foster children. Restricted to children out of their own homes, age sixteen (16) years or under, cared for twenty-four (24) hours a day. The number to be cared for in one (1) foster child boarding (house) home shall not exceed ten (10), including the foster family's own children.

(5)

Temporary mobile homes on existing home sites when the following conditions are met:

a.

The existing home site is at least one (1) acre in size.

b.

The mobile home is to be occupied by members of the immediate family owning the home site who demonstrate adequate need to the City Council.

c.

All property owners within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the subject home-site must be notified of the initial application.

d.

The mobile home is screened from view of adjacent property according to City specifications.

e.

The mobile home is served by City sewer and water facilities; and

f.

The mobile home must be removed from the home site when condition Subsection #2, above, no longer exists.

g.

Each mobile home permit must be renewed annually by the City Administrator.

(6)

Churches and rectories.

(7)

Kennels containing four (4) or more animals, birds, etc., owned by the occupants.

(8)

Utility substations.

(9)

Private garages and accessory buildings exceeding the number and size requirements as described in Section 25-314, according to the following conditions:

a.

The property where the structure is to be located cannot be reduced through subdividing as long as the building remains on the site.

b.

The building shall not be of a pole building type construction (defined as a structure that utilizes treated lumber buried in the ground that serves as the building foundation).

c.

No door or other access opening shall exceed ten (10) feet in height.

d.

The structure shall not be used for commercial or industrial activities, except as allowed by the regulations governing home occupations.

(10)

Domestic radio or satellite antennae which meet accessory structure setback requirements.

(11)

State-certified schools.

(Ord. 856, 07/28/20; Ord. 883, 5/10/22)

(a)

Required Lot Area.

(b)

Required Lot Dimensions.

(c)

Lot Coverage. Not more than twenty-four percent (24%) of the lot, parcel, or tract of land shall be covered by structures or impervious surfaces in an R-1 zone.

(a)

Setbacks and Yards; Principal Structure.

All single-family dwellings:

(a)

Shall have a width of at least twenty (20) feet, measured at the narrowest dimension regardless of how it is oriented on the lot, and such width shall not include bay window, overhangs, seasonal use rooms, garages or car ports.

(b)

Shall have a completely enclosed, full perimeter foundation which meets the requirements of the State Building Code.