The intent of the R-1 District is to provide for low to medium density residential development with a limited number of institutional and recreational facilities permitted.

   1.   Principal Uses Permitted. Only the following principal uses and structures shall be permitted in the R-1 District:

      A.   One-family dwellings.

      B.   Two-family dwellings (duplexes).

      C.   Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship.

      D.   Schools and colleges having curriculums approved by the State of Iowa.

      E.   Publicly owned and operated buildings, parks, playgrounds, golf courses, and recreation areas.

      F.   Funeral home.

   2.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted:

      A.   Accessory uses and structures normally incidental and subordinate to the permitted uses and structures and to uses and structures permitted as exceptions.

      B.   Private garage or carport.

      C.   Home occupations.

      D.   Essential services.

      E.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

   3.   Special Exception Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures may be permitted in the R-1 District subject to provisions of this chapter and with the approval of the Board of Adjustment:

      A.   Hospitals, rest homes, nursing homes, and convalescent homes.

      B.   Day nursery or nursery school.

      C.   Boarding or lodging house.

   4.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to modifications contained in Section 165.17:

      A.   Lot Area: The minimum lot area shall be:

         (1)   Single-family dwelling: 8,000 square feet.

         (2)   Two-family dwelling: 10,000 square feet.

         (3)   Other uses: 8,000 square feet.

      B.   Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 75 feet.

      (50-foot lots may be approved by the City Council.)

      C.   Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be 30 feet.

      D.   Side Yard. The minimum side yard shall be eight feet.

      E.   Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet.

      F.   Maximum Height. No building shall exceed a height of two and one-half stories or 35 feet, unless otherwise provided.

   5.   Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.18.

   6.   Off-Street Loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.19.

   7.   Signs. Signs are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.20.