The purpose of this district is to encourage the development of subdivisions with larger homes with larger floor areas than the other single-family districts. The uses in this district are severely restricted as compared to other single-family districts.

(Res. of 7-17-2007(4); Amend. of 4-17-2012(2))

The uses allowed in the R-1R zoning district as a matter of right are subject to section 66-34, general requirements of this article, to performance standards of article III, and to the requirements and development standards of this district. Uses not listed herein are not permitted in this district, except as provided in section 66-36, undefined uses, of this article. Consult article III, performance standards, or the other zoning districts if the use you seek is not listed in this district.

(a)

Allowed uses.

Dwelling, Single-family detached.

Religious facilities.

(b)

Accessory buildings: Maximum of two per lot.

(c)

Accessory uses as part of a subdivision.

Recreation, outdoor.

Recreation, community.

Water treatment plant, private.

(d)

Accessory uses that shall be on the same property as the principal use are as follows:

Animals, domestic.

Dwelling, family accessory dwelling unit which shall be enclosed as part of the principal structure.

Home occupation.

Solar energy system. See chapter 53.

Dock, private.

Swimming pool, private.

Tennis courts, private.

(Res. of 7-17-2007(4); Amend. of 4-17-2012(2); Ord. of 12-4-2020(1))

(a)

Minimum lot size.

(1)

Individual well and septic system:

a.

Off-lake lot: 47,916 square feet (1.1 acre).

b.

On-lake lot: 65,340 square feet (1.5 acre).

(2)

Public well and septic system:

a.

Off-lake lot: 30,000 square feet (.69 acre).

b.

On-lake lot: 36,250 square feet (.83 acre).

(3)

Individual well and sewer:

a.

Off-lake lot: 30,000 square feet (.69 acre).

b.

On-lake lot: 36,250 square feet (.83 acre).

(4)

Public well and sewer: 20,000 square feet (.46 acre).

(b)

Minimum road frontage: 50 feet. On a cul-de-sac: 40 feet.

(c)

Minimum lot width at the building setback line: 100 feet.

(d)

Maximum lot coverage by impervious surface: 35 percent.

(e)

Minimum setback requirements for principal structures are as follows:

(1)

Front setback: 30 feet.

(2)

Side setback: 20 feet.

(3)

Rear setback: 20 feet.

(4)

Setback from Lake Sinclair, Lake Oconee, creek or river: 65 feet.

(5)

State highway/major arterial road: 50 feet

(f)

Minimum setback requirements for allowed accessory uses, including accessory buildings, decks, porches, carports, garages, swimming pools and other allowed accessory uses are as follows:

(1)

Front setback: 30 feet.

(2)

Side setback: 15 feet.

(3)

Rear setback: 15 feet.

(4)

Setback from Lake Sinclair, Lake Oconee, creek or river: 65 feet.

(5)

State highway/main arterial road setback: 50 feet.

(g)

Maximum height of structures: 35 feet from the highest point of the grade.

(h)

Minimum heated floor area: 1,600 square feet.

(i)

Minimum off-street parking: Two spaces per dwelling unit. The director shall determine the number of off-street parking spaces necessary for a subdivision recreational facility depending on the number of people the health department determines can be in the pool areas and the fire marshal determines the occupancy rating for any building.

(j)

Up to one family accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot in this district, provided it is enclosed as part of the principal structure.

(k)

Enclosed garages (attached or detached) only: Carports are prohibited in this district.

(l)

Accessory buildings: Two per lot, excluding one garage and one well house.

(Res. of 7-17-2007(4); Amend. of 3-18-2008; Amend. of 4-17-2012(2); Amend. of 9-17-2013(2); Ord. of 12-4-2020(1))