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Rochester City Zoning Code

35-31 R-1

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

   The R-1 Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for high quality single family development, including accessory uses and essential services.
   A.   Uses. Uses in the R-1 Single Family Residential District are allowed and/or limited as set forth below and in the referenced sections of this Municipal Code.
      1.   Permitted Principal Uses:
         Single-family dwellings at a maximum density of 3.6 units per acre on lots served by public sanitary sewer.
      2.   Accessory and Other Uses: See s. 35-21.
      3.   Conditional Uses: See s. 35-100.
      Bed and Breakfast Establishments
   B.   Lot, Area and Yard Requirements.
 
Lot
Width
Minimum 90 feet
 
Area
Minimum 12,000 sq. ft.
 
Building
Height   
Maximum 35 ft.   
 
Area
Minimum without garage:
1,200 sq. ft. one story;
1,700 sq. ft. multi-story.
 
Yard (Setbacks)
Street
Minimum 40 ft. from property line.
 
Side
Minimum 8 ft. one side with a minimum total of 20 ft.
 
Rear
Minimum 25 ft. or 20% of total lot depth, whichever is greater.