The intent of the R-G garden home residential district is to provide areas suitable for single-family residences to achieve maximum open space, free from other uses which are incompatible with the character and intent of the district. The regulations set forth in this article or set forth elsewhere in this ordinance, when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the R-G garden home residential district.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

1.

Single-family residential dwellings and accessory structures. Reference section 9 of this article for additional regulations on accessory structures in this zoning district.

2.

Home occupations in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article XXV, section 6, detailed use regulations, home occupation.

3.

Churches.

4.

Public schools.

5.

Golf club or golf course. A par three golf course, miniature course, or practice golf driving range operated for commercial purposes are prohibited.

6.

Recreational facilities designed and intended to serve only the residents of the development.

7.

Home day care.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

A use which is permitted in a particular zoning district only by special application and approval by the board of adjustment on such special exception as they are authorized to rule on by the terms of this ordinance, and which is subject to restrictions and safeguards as to number, area, character, location or relation to the neighborhood. This use is permitted further subject to appropriate permits and/or licenses being issued in accordance with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Pelham. It should be noted that an application of a special exception is not an appeal, even though it is being considered by the board. In this case, the board is acting in an administrative role and is applying the general provisions of the ordinance to a specific site and project. The following uses are granted subject to approval by the board of adjustment, and further subject to appropriate permits and/or licenses being issued:

1.

Broadcasting towers or wireless communications facilities shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Ordinance No. 374-2, or the most current revision thereof.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

1.

No accessory structures are to be allowed in the front yard or in the side yard of the principal residence.

2.

Duplex or two-family dwellings.

3.

Multiple dwellings.

4.

All commercial and industrial uses except as specified in sections 2 and 3 of this article, Article X.

5.

Boats, trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, and similar items cannot be parked in the front yard of a residence or in the portion of the driveway to the front of the residence in the R-G garden home residential district. An additional lot may be provided for these items as set forth in Article X, section 9, additional regulations, item 7.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

Except as provided in Article XXIV, supplementary regulations and modifications and Article XXVII, board of adjustment, the area and dimensional regulations set forth in the following table shall be observed:

* Maximum density—Six dwellings per acre.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07; Ord. No. 135-206, § 1, 5-4-15)

Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXIII, off-street parking and loading requirements.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

Landscaping and buffers shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXIV, supplementary regulations and modifications, section 9, landscaping and buffers.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

Any signage shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXII, sign ordinance.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

1.

No residence in this zoning shall be located closer than ten feet to any lot beside it measured from the closest outside wall, with the exception of garages accessed via a driveway from the front of the residence. These garages are further addressed below.

2.

All residences in this zoning shall have a garage for the storage of a minimum of one vehicle. Garages accessed from the front of the residence must be at least 50 feet from the front right-of-way line and must be accessed via a suitable hard bituminous or concrete surface driveway that runs from the street beside the residence to the garage. These garages shall have a minimum five foot side setback. Garages must be at least 15 feet from any existing permanent structure or planned permanent structure (as shown on the final plat for any proposed RG subdivision) on an adjoining parcel measured from the closest outside wall to closest outside wall.

3.

A storage facility consisting of not less than 48 square feet of floor area shall be included and enclosed within all garage spaces.

4.

There shall be a minimum of two parking spaces per garden home outside of the right-of-way line. Garages accessed from the rear of the residence must be at least 25 feet from the back right-of-way line.

5.

If garages are provided in the rear of the residence via an alley, then an unobstructed 15-foot ingress and egress easement for a driveway paved with a suitable hard bituminous or concrete surface shall be provided to access the rear of each residence.

6.

Accessory buildings and structures including garages may be built in a rear yard, but such accessory buildings and structures shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the required rear yard. All accessory buildings and structures other than garages shall adhere to all the minimum yard setbacks as described in [article X,] section 5 and shall not be closer than ten feet from any property line.

7.

All utilities shall be under existing public street rights-of-way or easements.

8.

A screened storage area may be provided at the developer's discretion on a separate lot or common area with a suitable paved bituminous or concrete surface for parking boats, trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, and similar items to contain a minimum of one space per unit, if no garage space is provided for these items within the residence. None of the vehicles listed above can be parked in the front yard of a residence or in the portion of the driveway to the front of the residence. Any screening used in R-G garden home residential district zoning shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in article XXIV, section 13—"Supplementary Regulations and Modifications—Screening".

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07; Ord. No. 135-206, § 1, 5-4-15)