Orange City City Zoning Code
165.19 RESIDENTIAL
SUBURBAN RS-1 DISTRICT.
The intent of the RS-1 District is to provide for a transitional area between agricultural land use and the more intensive urban residential land use. The RS-1 District is intended for uses of land contiguous to, or in close proximity to, developed areas.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, only the following structures and uses shall be permitted in the RS-1, Residential Suburban District.
A. Residential Type Uses
Duplex Residential
Residential Animal Husbandry for Recreational Purposes
Single-Unit
Maternity Group Home
(Paragraph A – Ord. 857 – Jan. 25 Supp.)
B. Commercial Type Uses
Crop Production
Home Occupations
Seasonal Sales of Horticultural Products (grown on the premises)
C. Industrial Type Uses
None
D. Civic Type Uses
Cemetery
Local Utility Services
Park and Recreation Services
Religious Assembly
2. Special Exception Uses. The following uses and structures may be permitted in the RS-1 District subject to review and approval of the Board of Adjustment.
A. Residential Type Uses
Boarding and Lodging House
Limited Multi-Unit
Two-Unit
B. Commercial Type Uses
Riding Stables
Visitor Habitation - Bed and Breakfast Inn
C. Industrial Type Uses
None
D. Civic Type Uses
Day Care Services(Limited)
Game Refuge
Major Utility Services
Primary or Secondary Education Services
Safety Services
3. Site Development Regulations. Each development in the RS-1 shall be subject to the following minimum regulations.
Site Development Regulations RS-1 DISTRICT |
Site Development Regulations RS-1 DISTRICT | |
Lot Area | 1 acre |
Lot Width | 150 feet |
Front Yard Setback | 50 feet |
Rear Yard Setback | 50 feet |
Side Yard Setback | 20 feet |
Street Side Yard | 35 feet |
Maximum Building Height | 35 feet from street grade |
Maximum Ground Coverage | 35 percent, including accessory buildings and structures |
Detached Garages, Accessory Buildings, and Other Structures | May occupy portions of the required rear yard setback area, but shall not be placed closer than 10 feet to any lot line. Shall not occupy any portion of the required front, side, or street side yard setback areas. Shall not exceed 35 feet in height from street grade. |
Residential Animal Husbandry For Recreational Purposes | Animal densities greater than 15 animals per acre of sheep, goats, and small or miniature animals shall not be allowed in the RS-1 District. Animal densities greater than five animals per acre of large animals such as cattle, horses, and swine shall not be allowed in the RS-1 District. Property owners shall be responsible for proper manure disposal practices to minimize flies, odors, and other health or nuisance concerns. The maximum number of animals per property shall not exceed 100. All animals and personal pets shall be restrained by means of chains, leashes, cages, buildings, fences, and similar restraints. Animals shall not be allowed to roam free of restraint so as to cause problems for neighboring property owners. Fences, pens, corrals, and similar means of animal restraint shall not be allowed to occupy the required front yard or street side yard setback areas. Fences, pens, corrals, and similar means of animal restraint shall be allowed to occupy the required side yard or rear yard setback areas. In accordance with United Sates Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning the proper disposal of dead animals, limited open burning is permitted in the RS-1 District. This open burning shall be used exclusively to incinerate animal carcasses which licensed rendering firms will not collect. These animal carcasses generally consist of sheep, goats, and small pet animals. Opening burning of leaves, yard waste, garbage, and other items is not allowed in the RS-1 District. |
4. Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.26 of this chapter.
5. Zoning Permits Required. Zoning permits shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.30 of this chapter.