The purpose of this zone is to provide residential areas that will accommodate the development of dwelling type from single- family through multiple-family units with their associated necessary public services and activities, and to encourage government subsidized housing for the elderly at higher densities and in a wider range of residential areas. It is also to provide an orderly transition from less intensive, lower density uses to more intensive, higher density uses.

(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 81-7, 2-19-1981)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Accessory dwelling unit (see section 15-13-39 for ADU requirements).

Agriculture.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Educational institution.

Golf course, except miniature golf course.

Greenhouse, noncommercial only.

Group dwelling with eight (8) or fewer dwelling units in accordance with Chapter 10.

Home occupation.

Household pets.

Library or museum, public or nonprofit.

Multiple-family dwelling with eight (8) or fewer dwelling units, in accordance with the requirements of Section 15-13-27 of this title.

Pigeon loft for the housing of racing pigeons (only allowed on single-family residential lots), in accordance with the standards contained in Section 15-13-19.

Public building, public park, recreation grounds and associated buildings.

Residential facilities for elderly persons (see Section 15-13-25 for facility requirements).

Residential facility for persons with a disability (see section 15-13-15 for facility requirements).

Residential garage sales or yard sales.

Short-term rental (see section 15-13-38 for requirements).

Single-family dwelling.

Temporary building for use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

Transitional housing facility (see section 15-13-26 for facility requirements).

Two-family dwelling, in accordance with the requirements of section 15-13-27.

(Ord. 2016-63, 12-20-2016, eff. 1-1-2017; amd. Ord. 2024-12, 5-7-2024)

The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit as provided in chapter 7 of this title:

Assisted living facility (see section 15-13-26 of this title for facility requirements).

Bed and breakfast inn, subject to the following standards:

   A.   Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for the host family plus one space for each guestroom;

   B.   Proprietor or owner must occupy the property;

   C.   Meals may only be served to overnight guests;

   D.   Signs are limited to nameplate signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in residential zones. In addition, a freestanding identification sign not to exceed four (4) square feet is permitted. If illuminated, only indirect spotlighting is allowed, thus prohibiting backlighted signs.

Cemetery with customary incidental uses, including, but not limited to, mortuary, mausoleum, crematory, staff housing, service shops or chapel.

Daycare center.

Group dwellings with nine (9) or more dwelling units in accordance with chapter 10 of this title.

Multiple-family dwelling with nine (9) or more dwelling units, in accordance with the requirements of section 15-13-27 of this title.

Nursing home.

Planned residential unit development (PRUD), in accordance with chapter 8 of this title.

Private park, playground or recreation area.

Privately operated concession or amusement business in a public park.

Public school bus terminal, subject to the following standards:

   A.   School buses are owned and operated by the school district;

   B.   Facility is located in conjunction with school administrative offices; and

   C.   Accessory maintenance and fuel operations must be specifically applied for and approved.

Public utility substation or water storage reservoir developed by a public agency.

Retirement home.

(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 73-22, 7-12-1973; Ord. 70-9, 2-8-1979; Ord. 82-22, 5-20-1982; Ord. 86-30, 6-12-1986; Ord. 86-44, 11-13-1986; Ord. 90-51, 10-25-1990; Ord. 93-32, 8-17-1993; Ord. 98-62, 10-17-1998; 1999 Code; Ord. 2000-2, 1-4-2000; Ord. 2002-42, 8-20-2002; Ord. 2008-57, 10-28-2008)

   A.   Minimum Lot Area:

      1.   One building dwelling, 6,000 square feet for single-family, 7,500 square feet for two-family. For multiple-family, 7,500 square feet, plus 2,000 square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two in each building.

      2.   Other main building, 7,500 square feet. For nursing home or retirement home an additional 750 square feet for each guest or patient accommodation in excess of four. For transitional housing or assisted living facilities an additional 1,000 square feet for each resident in excess of four.

      3.   Government subsidized elderly housing with a minimum 40 year contract, 7,500 square feet for each building plus 1,000 square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two in each building.

      4.   Corner lot, 7,000 square feet.

   B.   Minimum Lot Width: Minimum lot width, 60 feet; corner lot, 70 feet.

   C.   Minimum Yard Setbacks:

      1.   Front: Front, 25 feet, except average where 50% of the frontage is developed, but not less than 20 feet.

      2.   Side:

         a.   Main Building:

         (1)   One building dwelling and group dwelling, eight feet with total width of two required side yards of not less than 18 feet, plus one foot each side for each one foot the main building is over 35 feet high.

         (2)   Other main building, 20 feet each side plus one foot each side for each one foot the main building is over 35 feet high.

         b.   Accessory Building: Accessory building, eight feet, except one foot if located at least six feet from rear of main building, but not closer than eight feet to dwelling on adjacent lot.

      3.   Corner Lot: Side facing street on corner lot, 20 feet, except average where 50% of the frontage is developed, but not less than 20 feet.

      4.   Rear:

         a.   Main building, 30 feet.

         b.   Accessory building, one foot, except eight feet where accessory building rears on side yard of adjacent corner lot.

   D.   Building Height:

      1.   Minimum, one story.

      2.   Maximum, four stories or 50 feet, whichever is less. See also Subsection 15-13-5.D for limits on buildings over 35 feet high.

   E.   Lot Coverage: No building or group of buildings with their accessory building shall cover more than 40% of the lot area.

   F.   Landscaped Area: At least 40% of the lot area shall be landscaped.

   G.   Special Regulations: In no case shall the ratio of total floor area in the building to the total lot area exceed one to one.

   H.   Landscaping: For single-family dwellings, all yard areas except those areas where accessory buildings, permitted parking and accessways are specifically allowed are required to be landscaped and maintained. For new single-family construction the landscaping shall be installed within 18 months of the time of the first occupancy of the dwelling. For duplex and multiple-family requirements see Subsection 15-13-16.F.

   I.   Brick Painting Limitations: Buildings that are located between Adams Avenue and Harrison Boulevard and 20th Street to 30th Street are:

      1.   prohibited from painting or covering exterior brick except as provided in Subsection 2.b.

      2.   painting or sealing of unpainted brick may be approved by the planning commission if an evaluation is submitted to the planning commission that has been reviewed by the director providing information that:

         a.   painting or sealing of the brick is required to provide a protective surface that will limit the continued erosion of the brick;

         b.   the paint or sealant used will preserve the brick; and

         c.   the color of the paint or sealant will match the existing brick color.

(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 81-7, 2-19-1981; Ord. 87-11, 3-12-1987; Ord. 97-35, 5-27-1997; Ord. 2000-2, 1-4-2000; Ord. 2003-24, 5-27-2003; Ord. 2020-62, 12-15-2020; Ord. 2023-15, 4-4-2023; Ord. 2024-8, 4-9-2024)