Orange City City Zoning Code

165.16 LOW-DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL R-1 DISTRICT.

This district is intended to provide for low-density residential development compatible with the expected development of Northwestern College.

1. Principal Permitted Uses. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, only the following structures and uses shall be permitted in the R-1 District.

A. Residential Type Uses

Single-Unit Residential

Duplex Residential

Maternity Group Home

(Paragraph A – Ord. 857 – Jan. 25 Supp.)

B. Commercial Type Uses

Home Occupations

C. Industrial Type Uses

None

D. Civic Type Uses

Air Ambulance Services

Cemetery

Day Care Services (Limited)

Local Utility Services

Park and Recreation Services

Primary Education Facilities

Religious Assembly

Secondary Education Facilities

2. Special Exception Uses. The following uses and structures may be permitted in the R-1 District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment.

A. Residential Type Uses

Two-Unit

Limited Multi-Unit

Boarding and Lodging House

B. Commercial Type Uses

Visitor Habitation - Bed and Breakfast Inn

C. Industrial Type Uses

None

D. Civic Type Uses

College and University Facilities

3. Site Development Regulations. Each development in the R-1 District shall be subject to the following minimum regulations.

Site Development Regulations R-1 DISTRICT
Lot Area	6,500 square feet (single-unit dwelling) 7,500 square feet (two-unit dwelling)
Lot Width	70 feet
Front Yard Setback	30 feet
Rear Yard Setback	25 feet
Side Yard Setback	8 feet
Street Side Yard	15 feet
Maximum Building Height	35 feet from street grade
Maximum Ground Coverage	35 percent, including accessory building
Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings	Subject to all regulations as found in Section 165.24 of this chapter. Maximum of two accessory buildings per lot.

4. Site Development Regulations for Lots of Record. Any non-residential use development shall be subject to Subsection 3 above. Each residential use development shall be subject to the following minimum regulations:

Site Development Regulations For Lots of Record R-1 DISTRICT
Lot Area	No minimum
Lot Width	50 feet (single-unit dwelling) 60 feet (two-unit dwelling)
Front Yard Setback	Equal to the front yard setback of the principal structure on either adjacent lot or 20 feet, whichever is greater.
Rear Yard Setback	10 feet
Side Yard Setback	5 feet
Street Side Yard	Equal to the side yard setback of the existing principal structure on the adjacent property or 15 feet, whichever is greater.
Maximum Building Height	35 feet from street grade
Maximum Ground Coverage	No more than 50 percent of the lot
Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings	Subject to all regulations as found in Section 165.24 of this chapter, except when located on an interior lot and placed at a distance greater than 50 feet from the front street lot line, in which instance the side yard setback shall be a minimum of two feet. On interior lots, such building shall not be less than two feet from a rear lot line or alley line. Maximum of two accessory buildings per lot.

5. Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.26 of this chapter.

6. Zoning Permits Required. Zoning permits shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.30 of this chapter.

Orange City City Zoning Code

165.16 LOW-DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL R-1 DISTRICT.

This district is intended to provide for low-density residential development compatible with the expected development of Northwestern College.

1. Principal Permitted Uses. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, only the following structures and uses shall be permitted in the R-1 District.

A. Residential Type Uses

Single-Unit Residential

Duplex Residential

Maternity Group Home

(Paragraph A – Ord. 857 – Jan. 25 Supp.)

B. Commercial Type Uses

Home Occupations

C. Industrial Type Uses

None

D. Civic Type Uses

Air Ambulance Services

Cemetery

Day Care Services (Limited)

Local Utility Services

Park and Recreation Services

Primary Education Facilities

Religious Assembly

Secondary Education Facilities

2. Special Exception Uses. The following uses and structures may be permitted in the R-1 District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment.

A. Residential Type Uses

Two-Unit

Limited Multi-Unit

Boarding and Lodging House

B. Commercial Type Uses

Visitor Habitation - Bed and Breakfast Inn

C. Industrial Type Uses

None

D. Civic Type Uses

College and University Facilities

3. Site Development Regulations. Each development in the R-1 District shall be subject to the following minimum regulations.

Site Development Regulations R-1 DISTRICT
Lot Area	6,500 square feet (single-unit dwelling) 7,500 square feet (two-unit dwelling)
Lot Width	70 feet
Front Yard Setback	30 feet
Rear Yard Setback	25 feet
Side Yard Setback	8 feet
Street Side Yard	15 feet
Maximum Building Height	35 feet from street grade
Maximum Ground Coverage	35 percent, including accessory building
Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings	Subject to all regulations as found in Section 165.24 of this chapter. Maximum of two accessory buildings per lot.

Site Development Regulations For Lots of Record R-1 DISTRICT
Lot Area	No minimum
Lot Width	50 feet (single-unit dwelling) 60 feet (two-unit dwelling)
Front Yard Setback	Equal to the front yard setback of the principal structure on either adjacent lot or 20 feet, whichever is greater.
Rear Yard Setback	10 feet
Side Yard Setback	5 feet
Street Side Yard	Equal to the side yard setback of the existing principal structure on the adjacent property or 15 feet, whichever is greater.
Maximum Building Height	35 feet from street grade
Maximum Ground Coverage	No more than 50 percent of the lot
Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings	Subject to all regulations as found in Section 165.24 of this chapter, except when located on an interior lot and placed at a distance greater than 50 feet from the front street lot line, in which instance the side yard setback shall be a minimum of two feet. On interior lots, such building shall not be less than two feet from a rear lot line or alley line. Maximum of two accessory buildings per lot.

5. Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.26 of this chapter.

6. Zoning Permits Required. Zoning permits shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.30 of this chapter.

Orange City City Zoning Code

165.16 LOW-DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL R-1 DISTRICT.

This district is intended to provide for low-density residential development compatible with the expected development of Northwestern College.

1. Principal Permitted Uses. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, only the following structures and uses shall be permitted in the R-1 District.

A. Residential Type Uses

Single-Unit Residential

Duplex Residential

Maternity Group Home

(Paragraph A – Ord. 857 – Jan. 25 Supp.)

B. Commercial Type Uses

Home Occupations

C. Industrial Type Uses

None

D. Civic Type Uses

Air Ambulance Services

Cemetery

Day Care Services (Limited)

Local Utility Services

Park and Recreation Services

Primary Education Facilities

Religious Assembly

Secondary Education Facilities

2. Special Exception Uses. The following uses and structures may be permitted in the R-1 District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment.

A. Residential Type Uses

Two-Unit

Limited Multi-Unit

Boarding and Lodging House

B. Commercial Type Uses

Visitor Habitation - Bed and Breakfast Inn

C. Industrial Type Uses

None

D. Civic Type Uses

College and University Facilities

3. Site Development Regulations. Each development in the R-1 District shall be subject to the following minimum regulations.

Site Development Regulations R-1 DISTRICT
Lot Area	6,500 square feet (single-unit dwelling) 7,500 square feet (two-unit dwelling)
Lot Width	70 feet
Front Yard Setback	30 feet
Rear Yard Setback	25 feet
Side Yard Setback	8 feet
Street Side Yard	15 feet
Maximum Building Height	35 feet from street grade
Maximum Ground Coverage	35 percent, including accessory building
Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings	Subject to all regulations as found in Section 165.24 of this chapter. Maximum of two accessory buildings per lot.

Site Development Regulations For Lots of Record R-1 DISTRICT
Lot Area	No minimum
Lot Width	50 feet (single-unit dwelling) 60 feet (two-unit dwelling)
Front Yard Setback	Equal to the front yard setback of the principal structure on either adjacent lot or 20 feet, whichever is greater.
Rear Yard Setback	10 feet
Side Yard Setback	5 feet
Street Side Yard	Equal to the side yard setback of the existing principal structure on the adjacent property or 15 feet, whichever is greater.
Maximum Building Height	35 feet from street grade
Maximum Ground Coverage	No more than 50 percent of the lot
Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings	Subject to all regulations as found in Section 165.24 of this chapter, except when located on an interior lot and placed at a distance greater than 50 feet from the front street lot line, in which instance the side yard setback shall be a minimum of two feet. On interior lots, such building shall not be less than two feet from a rear lot line or alley line. Maximum of two accessory buildings per lot.

5. Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.26 of this chapter.

6. Zoning Permits Required. Zoning permits shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.30 of this chapter.