The purpose of this zoning district is to promote and preserve urban single-family residential developments on lots with a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. The principal use permitted in this zoning district is single-family dwelling with customary accessory buildings and uses.

(Code 1999, § 17.28.010; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-7-1))

A.

No use shall be permitted which will emit any offensive odor, dust or noise beyond the boundaries of the lot upon which such use is located.

B.

Permitted uses include:

1.

One conventional single-family dwelling on any lot or parcel;

2.

Public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding territory, and providing that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities are maintained therein;

3.

Public and parochial schools and institutions of higher education and private educational institutions offering a curriculum of general instruction comparable to public schools;

4.

Churches, convents, and parish houses except temporary revival tents or buildings;

5.

Public parks, public recreational grounds, public buildings;

6.

Flower and vegetable gardening, and orchards, provided no business shall be carried on upon the premises, and provided, further, that no obnoxious fertilizer be stored and no obnoxious soil renovation shall be carried on upon the premises;

7.

Home occupations subject to the following:

a.

The home occupation is clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the property;

b.

The home occupation contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of the occupants of the residence;

c.

The home occupation is located on the same lot or parcel as the residence with which it is associated;

d.

There is no nonresident employee working at the home occupation site;

e.

There is no outdoor storage of equipment, raw or finished goods or other material used in connection with the home occupation on the home occupation site;

f.

The home occupation site shall not be used for overnight parking of customer's vehicles;

g.

Parking associated with the home occupation shall occur on the home occupation site or on the street immediately in front of the home occupation residence and in no instance shall said parking obstruct residences adjacent to or nearby the home occupation site;

h.

The home occupation shall not generate traffic, parking, sewerage or water in excess of what is normal in the residential neighborhood;

i.

The home occupation shall not create a hazard to person or property, result in electrical interference, or produce offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare;

j.

The home occupation shall be conducted entirely indoors, and it shall not change the outside appearance of the dwelling or negatively impact the residential character of the neighborhood or the health, safety or welfare of the neighbors;

k.

For the purposes of this regulation, the following uses shall not be considered valid home occupations: on-site vehicle repair, commercial warehousing or storage (indoor or outdoor) or manufacturing of products using hazardous materials or equipment not typically found in a household setting;

l.

All activity related to the home occupation shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.;

m.

The operator of the home occupation shall obtain a business license from the city;

n.

A sign is permitted as provided in section 17.82.060D; and

o.

Home occupations that meet the requirements of this section and other related requirements of this regulation shall be approved by the zoning administrator. The decision of the zoning administrator may be appealed to the board of adjustment.

8.

Animals which are considered customary household pets with the following limitations:

a.

Up to three dogs, cats, or other small mammals exclusive of animals under the age of six months, provided that horses, cows, goats, and other hoofed animals, excepting subsection B.8.c of this section shall not be permitted;

b.

Up to 12 birds, six of which may be chickens (roosters are not allowed), provided they are kept within a fully enclosed building or accessory building, and which do not create odor or sound which is detectable on an adjoining lot;

c.

Up to two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, provided that males are neutered and females are spayed.

9.

Bed and breakfast establishments subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

10.

Group homes for persons with a disability and elderly care, provided that:

a.

No such home contains more than ten residents.

b.

Such home is licensed by the state department of health.

c.

Such home is registered with the community development department which shall verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

11.

One accessory dwelling unit as defined in section 17.08.040 per lot conforming to section 17.12.030B.

C.

Security light providing a lighting source shall not be seen from adjoining property and they shall comply with the light pollution code.

(Code 1999, § 17.28.020; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-7-2); Ord. No. 00-002, § 1(part); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013; Ord. No. O21-003, 2-22-2021; Ord. No. O24-008, Exh. A, 10-14-2024)

A.

Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and structures, the size of yards and open space, the height and size of buildings, and the percentage of the lot that may be occupied shall be as set forth in chapter 17.68 relating to the R1-10 zone.

B.

See also chapter 17.12 for supplementary requirements and procedures applicable within zones.

(Code 1999, § 17.28.030; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-7-3))