The R-1 residential district is intended for use within those areas of the town where sufficient utilities, roads and services are planned to support the increased demand by the increased density. This article is designed to offer those amenities necessary for the occupants of the structures to live in a healthy environment without fear of encroachment of dissimilar uses.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-86)

In the R-1 residential district, structures to be erected or land to be used shall be for one or more of the following uses:

(1)

Single-family.

(2)

Multifamily structures.

(3)

Community recreation facilities such as swimming pools, playgrounds and tennis courts.

(4)

Off-street parking areas.

(5)

Public utility facilities.

(6)

Private garages.

(7)

Mobile home sites presently in existence shall be permitted. No new mobile home sites or spaces are allowed anywhere within the town. No mobile home that exists on the effective date of this Code may be replaced by another mobile home.

(8)

Ancillary uses and structures shall be permitted only if a primary structure is present and must be located in the rear of the primary structure.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-87; Ord. of 2-12-2009(1), § 1)

Lot sizes in R-1 districts in effect on November 12, 1992, shall continue. No decrease in size of lots shall be allowed without council approval.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-88)

(a)

Front. No building in the R-1 district shall be located closer than two feet to a public street.

(b)

Side. No building, accessory structure or parking area in the R-1 district shall be located closer than one foot to either side lot line.

(c)

Rear. Each lot in the R-1 district shall have a minimum rear yard of at least 25 square feet for trash containers, in addition to the required one and one-half parking spaces.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-89; Ord. of 3-14-2002, § 1)

(a)

No multifamily structure in the R-1 district shall exceed 35 feet in height or three stories, when designed with one-half or more of the ground floor below grade.

(b)

All applications and permits for a change of use of the property and zoning for new construction or addition shall expire after six months from date of issuance of the permit or approval of the application, if substantial construction has not commenced.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-90)