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Salem City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 4

R-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of this district is to provide for certain low density residential areas the city has now developed primarily with single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings and where similar development is likely to occur.


4.01 - Permitted uses.

Permitted Use Applicable Standards
Single-family detached dwelling 11.02, 11.04, 11.10, 11.11
Church All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties
One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street
11.02, 11.06, 11.04, 11.11
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Public parks and trails 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11
School All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties
One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street
11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Neighborhood utility facility 11.02
Electrical substation An opaque screen, six feet in height located at all setback lines
11.11, 11.02
Accessory structure (i.e. garage, shed) 11.03, 11.02 (see definition)
Fence 11.08
Home occupation 11.12

 

4.02 - Conditional uses.

Conditional Use Applicable Standards
Single-family attached dwelling (up to 2) 11.02, 11.04, 11.10, 11.11, 18.01
(this includes town homes and duplexes)
Multiple-family dwelling 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.10, 11.11, 18.01
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Manufactured home not in an approved manufactured home park 11.02, 11.04, 11.11, 11.13(A), 18.01
Group day care A safe pickup and drop off area must be provided for the children
All single-family standards apply
18.01
Bed and breakfast establishment 11.06, 11.14, 18.01 and all single-family detached dwelling standards
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Major home occupation 11.12(B), 18.01
Group home (see definition) 18.01
Structure must be a single housekeeping unit
Applicant must provide copy of state agency license
All single-family detached dwelling standards apply
Day care center Adequate and safe playground area with a fence four feet high (see 11.08)
11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01
Public service facility 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Public utility facility 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Wireless communication facility on existing support structure 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01
Private garage (as a principal use) 18.01
Nursing home 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06
Assisted living center 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.11, 18.01
One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06

 

4.03 - Lot and yard regulations.

All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see [section] 11.04). Lot coverage shall not exceed 50 percent in R-1 districts.

Lot Area Lot Width Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum Height
Single-family detached 5,000 sq. ft. 60 feet see #1 25 feet see #4 5 feet 20 feet 35 feet
Single-family attached (2)
2 lots 		4,350 sq. ft. 25 feet 25 feet see #4 0' or 5' on nonparty wall side 20 feet 35 feet
Single-family attached (2)
1 lot 		8,700 sq. ft. 60 feet 25 feet see #4 0' or 5' on nonparty wall side 20 feet 35 feet
Multiple-family dwellings (3 or more dwelling units) 3,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit 60 feet 25 feet see #4 5 feet 10 feet 45 feet
Manufactured home 5,000 sq. ft. 60 feet see #1 25 feet see #4 5 feet 20 feet 35 feet
All other uses 7,500 sq. ft. 75 feet 25 feet see #4 15 feet 20 feet 35 feet

 

Exceptions

#1

A residence may be constructed on a lot-of-record which has a lot width of less than 60 feet.

#2

For a lot located on a cul-de-sac bulb, the required lot width will be measured at the required front yard setback line; however, the minimum lot width at the right-of-way line shall not be less than 50 feet.

#3

There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double-frontage lot. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a corner lot.

#4

The side-street-side front yard may be reduced to 20 feet on corner lots.

#5

See also adjustment to yard regulations (chapter 12) for other specific exceptions.