Palo City Zoning Code
165.10 R-1
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
The R-1 District is intended to establish and preserve quiet single family home neighborhoods as desired by large numbers of people, free from other uses except those which are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of such a district.
1. Permitted Principal Uses and Structures.
A. Single-family dwellings.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Family home.
G. Builder Sales Office
2. Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.
A. Private garages.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden houses.
E. Uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.24.
F. Temporary buildings used in conjunction with construction work, provided that such buildings are removed upon completion of the construction work.
3. Special Exceptions. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-1 District, subject to provisions of Section 165.24(6)(D).
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Railroads.
C. Public utilities.
D. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
E. Mortuary or funeral home.
F. Care facilities.
G. Day care centers.
H. Churches or temples.
I. Bed and breakfast homes.
4. Bulk Requirements.
Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width | Minimum Front Yard | Minimum Side Yard | Street Side, Corner Lot | Minimum Rear Yard | Maximu m Height | Minimum Home Size | Minimum Exterior Wall (Dwelling Units Only) | |
Single family dwellings | 1,000 square feet | 70 feet | 25 feet | 5 feet for one story; 10 feet for 2 or more stories | 15 feet | 30 feet | 2½ stories or 35 feet | 1,000 square feet | 2x6 inches |
All other permitted uses | 10,000 square feet | 70 feet | 40 feet | 20 feet | 25 feet | 40 feet | 2½ stories or 35 feet | 1,000 square feet per unit | ____ |
5. Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Space.
A. Dwellings - two spaces for each dwelling unit.
B. Church or temple - one space for each six seats of average seating in the main auditorium.
C. Country club or golf club - six spaces for each hole.
D. Community center, library, or museum - 10 spaces plus one additional space for each 300 square feet of floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet.
E. Schools and public buildings one space for each classroom or office room plus one space for each 10 seats of average seating in the main auditorium, stadium, or place of public assembly.
