Zoneomics Logo
search icon

Rome City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VI.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 80-6.1. - Purpose.

(a)

R-R rural residential district. The R-R rural residential district is intended to provide for low-density rural residential development that may include agricultural uses of the land in order to provide for rural residential living and preserve open space and rural character in the outer district.

(b)

R-1-8 single-family residential district. The R-1-8 single-family residential district is intended to provide for a neighborhood environment of single-family detached and attached dwellings. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. Where this code refers to the R-1 district, such standards apply to the R-1-8 district unless specifically noted otherwise.

(c)

R-1-5 single-family residential district. The R-1-5 single-family residential district is intended to provide for a neighborhood environment of single-family detached and attached dwellings on lots that are more compact than those found in the R-1-8 district. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted. Where this code refers to the R-1 district, such standards apply to the R-1-5 district unless specifically noted otherwise.

(d)

R-2 single-family residential district. The R-2 single-family residential district is intended to provide for a neighborhood environment of single-family detached and attached dwellings, and two-family dwellings. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.

(e)

R-3 multi-family residential district. The R-3 multi-family residential district is intended to provide for an environment of various dwelling types, including single-family detached and attached, two-family, and multi-family dwellings. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.

(f)

R-P residential professional district. The R-P residential professional district is intended to address areas of single-family detached and attached dwellings, and two-family dwellings where certain dwellings are used for residential purposes and others for first-floor, low intensity office uses. Non-residential uses are restricted to only those uses that are compatible with residential uses.

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)

Sec. 80-6.2. - Uses.

Article XII lists permitted and special principal uses and temporary uses for the residential districts.

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)

Sec. 80-6.3. - Dimensional standards.

Table 80-6-1: Residential districts dimensional standards establishes the dimensional standards for the residential districts. These regulations apply to all uses within each district unless a different standard is listed for a specific use or in this section.

Table 80-6-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards
R-R R-1-8 R-1-5 R-2 R-3 RP
Bulk
Minimum lot area Served by public water: One-half acres
Not served by public water: One acre 		Detached SF: 8,000 sf
Attached SF: 2,500 sf/du 		Detached SF: 5,000 sf
Attached SF: 2,500 sf/du 		Detached SF: 5,000 sf
Attached SF: 2,500 sf/du
Two-family: 6,000 sf 		Detached SF: 5,000 sf
Attached SF: 2,500 sf/du
Two-Family: 6,000 sf
MF: 5,000 sf + 1,000 sf/du 		Detached SF: 5,000 sf
Attached SF: 2,500 sf/du
Minimum lot width Detached SF: 60'
Attached SF: 50'/du 		Detached SF: 50'
Attached SF: 25'/du 		Detached SF and two-family: 50'
>Attached SF: 25'/du 		50' + 10'/du above 1 du Detached SF: 50'
Attached SF: 25'/du
Maximum building height 35' 35' 35' 35' Detached SF,
Attached SF,
Two-family: 35'
MF: 45' 		35'
Maximum lot coverage 25% Detached SF: 35%
Attached SF: 50% 		Detached SF: 40%
Attached SF: 50% 		Detached SF and two-family: 40%
Attached SF: 50% 		Detached SF,
Attached SF,
Two-family: 50%
MF: 60% 		50%
Maximum impervious surface 40% Detached SF: 50%
Attached SF: 60% 		Detached SF: 55%
Attached SF: 60% 		Detached SF and two-family: 55%
Attached SF: 60% 		Detached SF,
Attached SF,
Two-family: 60%
MF: 80% 		65%
Maximum front yard coverage—Detached single-family only >30 percent, but may be increased to the minimum percentage needed to allow a 12-foot wide driveway (driveways wider than 12 feet and exceeding 30 percent front yard coverage require a variance)
Setbacks
Minimum front setback 30' 25' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less Detached SF: 20' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less
Attached SF: 15' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less 		Detached SF and two-family: 20' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less
Attached SF: 15' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less 		Detached SF,
Attached SF,
Two-family: 20' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less
MF: 20' 		10' or average of front setback of abutting structures, whichever is less
Minimum interior side setback 15' Detached SF: 10'
Attached SF: 15' 		Detached SF: 8'
Attached SF: 15' 		Detached SF and two-family: 8'
Attached SF: 15' 		8' + 0.5'/du above 2 du 8'
Minimum corner side setback 30' Corner side setback is established by any one of the following methods:
1) As of the effective date of this ordinance, the current corner side setback of the existing structure may be set as the required corner side setback. When a structure is demolished, the demolition permit shall indicate the dimension of the corner side setback prior to demolition. The required corner side setback is that which is indicated on the demolition permit.
2) A minimum of ten percent of lot width 		20' 10'
Minimum rear setback 30' Detached SF: 30'
Attached SF: 25' 		20' 20' 20' 10'

 

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)

Sec. 80-6.4. - Permitted residential conversions.

Residential conversions of single-family dwellings into multi-family dwellings within the R-2 and R-P districts are permitted for dwellings that meet the following standards. Residential conversions require zoning board of appeals approval of a special use permit. Construction drawings and plans that describe the proposed conversion are required as part of the application.

(a)

The existing dwelling must be a minimum of 2,750 square feet or more of heated habitable gross floor area. This gross floor area calculation does not include any basement area.

(b)

Upon conversion, the unit mix must meet or exceed the gross floor area as calculated by the unit types below:

i.

Efficiency unit: 500 square feet.

ii.

One bedroom: 800 square feet.

iii.

Two bedroom: 1,000 square feet.

iv.

Three or more bedroom: 1,250 square feet.

(c)

Following the conversion, the dwelling exterior must retain its existing single-family residential character. The dwelling must conform to the applicable dimensional standards for the district in which the building is located.

(d)

No residential conversion may violate any occupancy regulations.

(e)

One parking space must be provided for each additional dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)

Sec. 80-6.5. - General district regulations.

All development is subject to the standards of this article for the applicable zoning district and the standards of this code, including, but not limited to:

(a)

Article XIII for additional development standards and requirements, such as exterior lighting, accessory structures and uses, and permitted encroachments.

(b)

Article XIV for off-street parking and loading standards and requirements.

(c)

Article XV for landscape and tree preservation standards and requirements.

(d)

Article XVI for sign standards.

Where this code refers to the R-1 district, such standards apply to both the R-1-8 and R-1-5 districts unless specifically noted otherwise.

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)