Reading City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1248
"E-R" ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 1248.01 PURPOSE.
The purpose of the "E-R" Estate Residential District is to protect residential neighborhoods from the intrusion of incompatible non-residential uses; to allow other public and institutional uses that do not adversely affect the residential quality of their neighborhood; and to provide locations for single family detached dwellings on larger lots where the amenities of light, air, and yard spaces around each dwelling are a high standard for the city.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)
§ 1248.02 PRINCIPALLY PERMITTED USES.
The following uses shall be permitted as of right:
(A) Single family detached dwelling.
(B) Family day care home, Type B; pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 51.
(C) Residential facility; excluding group homes and adult homes pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 51.
(D) Religious places of worship.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)
§ 1248.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.
(A) The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a principal use:
(1) Signs; pursuant to Chapter 1290.
(2) Home occupation; pursuant to Chapter 1282.
(3) Satellite dish; pursuant to Chapter 1282.
(4) Fences and walls; pursuant to Chapter 1282.
(5) Uses, buildings and structures incidental to a principally permitted use.
(B) Accessory uses and buildings shall be incidental and subordinate in height, area, bulk, extent and purpose to the principal use. Accessory buildings shall not be erected prior to the principal building.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)
§ 1248.04 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.
The following uses shall be permitted only after approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to the conditional use permit process as established in Chapter 1244.
(A) Family day care home, Type A; pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 51.
(B) Group home.
(C) Adult group home.
(D) Educational institution; grades preschool - 12.
(E) Non-commercial recreation.
(F) Public and institutional uses.
(G) Secondary dwelling; pursuant to § 1282.13.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)
§ 1248.05 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(A) Property development standards. The following development standards shall apply to properties located within the "E-R" Estate Residential District.
"E-R" Estate Residential District | |
Minimum Lot Area | 10,000 square feet for single family detached 15,000 square feet all other uses |
Minimum Lot Frontage | 70 feet 30 feet when located on a cul-de-sac or curved street |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 50% Impervious Surface Ratio 50% Floor Area Ratio .05% Accessory Uses |
Maximum Height | 30 feet principal structures 15 feet accessory structures |
Minimum Front Yard Setback | 35 feet principal use No accessory uses permitted in the front yard |
Minimum Side Yard Setback | 8 feet each yard with a minimum total of 20 feet 3 feet for accessory uses |
Minimum Rear Yard Setback | 35 feet 3 feet for accessory uses |
Maximum Density | 4 dwelling units per acre |
(B) Minimum off-street parking and loading standards. Minimum off-street parking and loading standards shall be as regulated by Chapter 1280.
(C) Buffer requirements. Buffer requirements shall be as regulated by Chapter 1276.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)