(A)   R1 Single-Unit Dwelling Detached Residential District: The purpose of the R1 single-unit dwelling detached residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-unit residential development within the village. The R1 district provides for limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

   (B)   R2 Single-Unit Dwelling Attached Residential District: The purpose of the R-2 single-unit dwelling attached residential district is to provide for, and preserve, two-unit and townhouse residential development, as well as single-unit dwellings. The R-2 district also provides for limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

   (C)   R3 Single- and Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential District: The purpose of the R3 single- and multi-unit dwelling residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-unit, two-unit, three-unit and townhouse residential development, as well as multi-unit dwellings up to three (3) stories. The R3 district also provides for limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

   (D)   R4 General Residential District: The purpose of the R4 general residential district is to provide for, and preserve, quality higher density residential development including multi- unit dwellings of four (4) or more stories. The R4 district also provides for limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, and allows a number of commercial uses as a special use. (Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006)

Table 3, "Residential District Permitted And Special Uses", of this section lists permitted and special uses for the residential districts. A "P" indicates that a use is considered permitted within that district. An "S" indicates that a use is considered a special use in that district and must obtain a special use permit as required in section 6-4-3, "Special Uses", of this title. No letter (i.e., a blank space), or the absence of a use from the table, indicates that use is not permitted within that district.

   TABLE 3

   RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PERMITTED AND SPECIAL USES

   S = Special UseP = Permitted Use

 

(Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006; amd. Ord. 2025-06, 3-17-2025)

   TABLE 4

   RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT YARD AND BULK REGULATIONS

Notes:

   1.   See section 6-6-5 of this chapter.

   2.   See section 6-6-6 of this chapter.

(Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006)

   (A)   Accessory Buildings, Structures, And Uses: See section 6-11-3, "Accessory Buildings, Structures, And Uses", of this title for standards covering accessory buildings, structures, and uses.

   (B)   Environmental Performance Standards: See section 6-11-5, "Environmental Performance Standards", of this title for standards governing environmental performance standards.

   (C)   Landscaping And Screening: See chapter 14, "Landscaping And Screening", of this title for standards governing landscaping and screening.

   (D)   Off Street Parking And Loading: See chapter 12, "Off Street Parking And Loading", of this title for standards governing off street parking and loading.

   (E)   Permitted Encroachments: See section 6-11-4, "Permitted Encroachments", of this title for standards governing encroachments.

   (F)   Signs: See chapter 13, "Signs", of this title for standards governing signs.

   (G)   Temporary Uses: See section 6-10-3, "Temporary Uses", of this title for standards governing temporary uses. (Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006)

This section regulates those existing lots of record of three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet or greater, but less than five thousand six hundred twenty five (5,625) square feet, in the R1 district that exist on the effective date hereof, which do not conform to the lot area and lot width requirements of the R1 district in which they are located. No existing lot of record of three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet or greater, but less than five thousand six hundred twenty five (5,625) square feet, in the R1 district may be improved except in compliance with this section. All lots of five thousand six hundred twenty five (5,625) square feet or more shall comply with all requirements of the R1 district.

   (A)   Individual Lots Of Record: In the R1 district, notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this title, a single-unit dwelling may be erected on a single existing lot of record of three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet or greater, but less than five thousand six hundred twenty five (5,625) square feet, provided that the lot is in separate ownership and complies with the bulk and use standards of subsections (C) and (D) of this section. Such existing lot of record and single-unit dwelling shall be deemed conforming.

   (B)   Lots Of Record Held In Common Ownership: If on the effective date hereof, in situations where there are two (2) or more lots of record with continuous frontage in single ownership, and one or more of the lots having contiguous frontage does not meet the requirements for lot width or lot area as established by this title, the land so involved shall be considered to be a single undivided parcel for the purposes of this title. No portion of said parcel shall be used, transferred or conveyed which does not meet the lot width and lot area requirements established by this title. No division of the parcel shall be made which leaves the remaining lot(s) with lot width or lot area below the requirements of this title. No building permit shall be issued for the use of any lot, or portion of a lot, transferred or conveyed in violation of this section.

   (C)   Bulk Standards: An existing lot of record of three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet or greater, but less than five thousand six hundred twenty five (5,625) square feet, in the R1 district must maintain a minimum lot width of thirty feet (30') or more. All yards and building heights must comply with the regulations of the R1 district (see table 4 of this chapter).

   (D)   Use Standards For Existing 3,750 Square Foot Lots Of Record: Only single-unit dwellings shall be permitted on such lots.

   (E)   Nonconforming Lots Of Record: All other existing lots of record within the R1 district that are less than three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet and/or less than thirty feet (30') in lot width shall be considered nonconforming lots of record and shall comply with the requirements of section 6-15-5, "Nonconforming Lots Of Record", of this title except for those lots exempted by section 6-6-6, "Beulah Avenue Existing Lots Of Record", of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006)

   (A)   Applicable Area: This section regulates those existing lots of record on the 2900 block of Beulah Avenue, as bordered by Chestnut Avenue to the south and Franklin Avenue to the north, that exist on the effective date hereof, which do not conform to the lot area and lot width requirements of the R1 district in which they are located.

   (B)   Minimum Lot Size: Because of the angled configuration of such lots, in order to be considered conforming, such existing lots of record are required to meet a minimum lot frontage of thirty feet (30') and a minimum lot area of three thousand (3,000) square feet. Lot frontage shall be the length of the front lot line as measured along the street right of way from the intersection of one side lot line to the intersection of the other side lot line, or in the case of a corner lot, from the intersection of one side lot line to the intersection of the corner side lot line.

   (C)   Individual Lots Of Record: In the R1 district, notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this title, a single-unit dwelling may be erected on a single existing lot of record along Beulah Avenue, in the area defined by subsection (A) of this section, of three thousand (3,000) square feet or greater but less than five thousand six hundred twenty five (5,625) square feet, provided that the lot is in separate ownership and complies with the bulk and use standards of subsections (E) and (F) of this section. Such existing lot of record and single-unit dwelling shall be deemed conforming.

   (D)   Such Lots Of Record Held In Common Ownership: If on the effective date hereof, in situations where there are two (2) or more lots of record along Beulah Avenue, in the area defined by subsection (A) of this section, with continuous frontage in single ownership, and one or more of the lots having contiguous frontage does not meet the requirements for lot width or lot area as established by this title, the land so involved shall be considered to be a single undivided parcel for the purposes of this title. No portion of said parcel shall be used, transferred or conveyed which does not meet the lot width and lot area requirements established by this title. No division of the parcel shall be made which leaves the remaining lot(s) with lot width or lot area below the requirements of this title. No building permit shall be issued for the use of any lot, or portion of a lot, transferred or conveyed in violation of this section.

   (E)   Bulk Standards: All yards and building heights must comply with the regulations of the R1 district (see table 4 of this chapter).

   (F)   Use Standards: Only single-unit dwellings shall be permitted on such lots.

   (G)   Nonconforming Lots Of Record: All other existing lots of record within the R1 district along Beulah Avenue, in the area defined by subsection (A) of this section, that are less than three thousand (3,000) square feet and/or less than thirty feet (30') in lot frontage shall be considered nonconforming lots of record and shall comply with the requirements of section 6-15-5, "Nonconforming Lots Of Record", of this title. (Ord. 2006-37, 12-21-2006)