6.1.1.

Uses permitted. Uses shall be permitted in each residential district as indicated in table 6-1. Any use not specified in table 6-1 as permitted is prohibited (except as provided in § 5.1, Uses). Any additional uses shall be allowed only through amendment of this ordinance. Refer to the specific district regulations for any limitations that may apply to certain uses.

6.1.2.

General development criteria. All developments shall comply with the area and dimensional requirements in table 6-2, the provisions specified in the regulations of the applicable district and the provisions referenced following, where applicable:

1.

See article 5, supplementary regulations.

2.

See article 9, supplementary use regulations.

3.

See article 10, parking and loading requirements.

4.

See article 11, landscaping, screening and buffers.

a.

Buffers shall be provided, pursuant to § 11.1, when a new use of higher intensity is developed abutting an existing use of lesser intensity.

b.

Landscaping shall be provided around and within vehicular areas pursuant to § 11.2.

c.

Screening shall be provided for outdoor storage areas, dumpsters, and similar site elements pursuant to § 11.3.

5.

Residential lots containing three acres or less shall require a scaled plot plan stamped by an Alabama registered surveyor showing the location of the proposed residence in relation to the minimum building lines of the said lot.

6.

Residential structures in any residential district shall comply with all locally adopted building codes and must be inspected by the local building officials as the structure is constructed on site. Any residential structure constructed off site shall be inspected and approved by a higher governmental agency within the State of Alabama and documentation must be provided to certify such inspection.

6.2.1.

Intent. The R-1 district is designed to facilitate the development of single-family, low-density residential areas, with additional facilities limited to those which enhance and preserve the residential neighborhood environment.

6.2.2.

No new R-1 district may be established, which contains less than five acres.

6.3.1.

The R-2 district is designed to facilitate the development of single-family, medium-density residential areas, with additional facilities limited to those which enhance and preserve the residential neighborhood environment.

6.3.2.

No new R-2 district may be established, which contains less than five acres.

6.4.1.

Intent. The R-3 district is designed to facilitate the development of single-family and low-density multi-family dwelling units, not to exceed two dwelling units per structure, and additional uses which enhance the residential environment of the district.

6.4.2.

No new R-3 district may be established, which contains less than five acres.

6.4.3.

Development criteria:

1.

More than one two-family unit structure may be erected on the same lot provided there shall be a minimum distance of 20 feet between structures, and provided all other area and dimensional requirements are satisfied.

Y - The use is permitted by right, subject to any limitations of the applicable district. Similar uses to those listed may also be permitted subject to § 5.1.2 and § 5.1.3.
SE - Special Exception Use, requires approval by the board of zoning adjustment (see § 13.6). May also be subject to district limitations.
C - Conditional Use, required approval by the commission (see § 12.11). May also be subject to district limitations.
A use followed by a numeric cross-reference is also subject to the supplementary use regulations referenced.
A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited.

¹ Minimum lot size, minimum lot width (at building line), and minimum street side yard for single-family dwellings shall be as provided for the R-3 district.
² Requirements are for manufactured home subdivisions lots. For manufactured home parks, refer to § 6.7.
³ Minimum lot width at building line may be reduced to 50 feet if lots are rear-accessed.
⁴ See § 6.6.5.4a for specific requirement.

6.5.1.

Intent. The R-4 district is designed to facilitate the development of multi-family dwellings, and additional uses which enhance the residential environment of the district.

6.5.2.

No new R-4 district may be established, which contains less than ten acres.

6.5.3.

Development criteria:

1.

More than one multi-family dwelling may be erected on the same lot provided there shall be a minimum distance of 20 feet between structures, and provided all other area and dimensional requirements are satisfied.

2.

Multi-family dwellings shall be buffered from any single-family and duplex dwellings as required in § 11.1.

6.6.1.

The R-5 district is designed to facilitate the development of garden/patio homes, townhouses, condominiums, and additional uses which enhance the residential environment of the district.

6.6.2.

No new R-5 district may be established, which contains less than five acres.

6.6.3.

Patio home developments, townhouse developments, and condominium developments shall not share the same block frontage with detached single-family dwellings or duplexes unless separated by an alley, watercourse or buffer. Patio home developments, townhouse developments, and condominium development shall be similarly separated.

6.6.4.

All lots shall be served by water and sewer. All utilities shall be placed underground or in an alley for rear-accessed lots.

6.6.5.

Development criteria for townhouses:

1.

All lots shall front on a street; and each townhouse shall have a front entrance facing a street and be accessible from the rear.

2.

No less than three nor more than eight townhouses shall be located within a continuous building group.

3.

Each townhouse shall be located on a separate platted lot except where developed under condominium ownership.

4.

Except as provided herein, minimum dimensional requirements shall be as shown in table 6-2.

a.

Front yard: Townhouses shall be set back no less than ten feet from the nearest edge of a required sidewalk. Where the front yard is less than 15 feet, the ground floor of the unit shall be no less than two feet above grade level at the sidewalk.

b.

Rear yard: Where an alley is present at the rear of the lot, the minimum rear yard setback for accessory buildings shall be 12 feet from the alley centerline.

c.

A side yard shall only be required at the end of a row of townhouses, in which case the minimum width shall be 12 feet. However, when the end unit abuts a street, the minimum front yard setback shall apply.

d.

Each townhouse shall have its own yard containing not less than 400 square feet, exclusive of paved parking space, reasonably secluded from view from streets and from neighboring property.

5.

Off-street facilities shall be provided on and to the rear of the individual townhouse lots, or grouped in bays in the interior of blocks.

6.

Common open spaces and facilities shall comply with § 5.18.

6.6.6.

Development criteria for patio homes:

1.

No patio home shall be located less than 25 feet from any boundary of the development that abuts an R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.

2.

Though a zero lot line is permitted on one side, there shall be a minimum spacing of ten feet between the sides of all patio homes.

6.6.7.

Development criteria for condominiums:

1.

No condominium shall be located less than 25 feet from any boundary of the development that abuts an R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.

2.

Entrances to individual units shall be from the interior of the building. Mailboxes and laundry rooms (if provided) shall also be within the same building.

3.

No less than 15 percent of the site area shall be improved and maintained as open space for recreational use of tenants.

6.7.1.

Intent. The R-6 district is designed to facilitate the development of single-family, high density residential areas, with additional facilities limited to those which enhance and preserve the residential neighborhood environment.

6.7.2.

No new R-6 district may be established, which contains less than five acres.

6.8.1.

Intent. The T-1 district is designed to provide locations within the city for the development of planned manufactured home parks. The areas are developed and located to provide safe and sanitary living conditions for occupants and are conveniently located near shopping centers, schools and other community facilities.

6.8.2.

No new T-1 district may be established, which contains less than five acres. A site plan shall be submitted with all requests for establishment of a manufactured home district including those materials listed in appendix 1.

6.8.3.

Manufactured home classifications. Only Class A manufactured homes and site-built homes shall be permitted in manufactured home subdivisions. Only Class A and Class B manufactured homes shall be permitted in manufactured home parks. Class C manufactured homes and non-manufactured homes are prohibited in manufactured home parks.

6.8.4.

Development criteria for manufactured home subdivisions.

1.

Area and dimensional requirements shall be as shown in table 6-2.

2.

Only site-built single-family detached dwellings and Class A manufactured homes shall be permitted. Class A manufactured homes shall comply with the following:

a.

The manufactured home shall have a minimum of 960 square feet of enclosed and heated living area.

b.

The roof shall have a minimum vertical rise of three feet for each 12 feet of horizontal run and shall be finished with a type of shingle commonly used in standard residential construction.

c.

All roof structures shall have an eave projection of no less than six inches, which may include a gutter.

d.

The exterior siding shall consist predominantly of vinyl or aluminum horizontal siding, wood, or hardboard, comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction

e.

All manufactured homes shall be blocked and tied down in conformance with the standards set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-49-219, as amended, and shall have skirting installed between the base of the structure and the ground. This skirting shall be made of concrete block, wood, vinyl, or other approved materials.

f.

The moving hitch, wheels and axles, and transporting lights shall be removed prior to occupancy.

6.8.5.

Development criteria for manufactured home parks.

1.

Only Class A and Class B manufactured homes shall be permitted.

2.

The main service roadway for the manufactured home park shall have access to a public street. All streets and rights-of-way within manufactured home parks shall comply with the city subdivision regulations and all other applicable street construction standards of the city.

3.

All off-street parking shall have access to an interior roadway within the park. No direct access shall be allowed between manufactured home spaces and any exterior street.

4.

Requirements for manufactured home spaces:

a.

Min. area: 2,800 square feet

b.

Min. width: 32 feet

c.

Min. front and rear yards: 25 feet

d.

Min. side yard: 10 feet

5.

No more than ten manufactured home spaces may be developed per gross acre of land area.

6.

Accessory uses may not constitute more than ten percent of the total site.

7.

No manufactured home shall be less than 25 feet from the property lines of the park where it adjoins a residential district.

8.

All manufactured homes shall be blocked and tied down in conformance with the standards set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-49-219, as amended, and shall have skirting installed between the base of the structure and the ground. This skirting shall be made of concrete block, wood, vinyl, or other approved materials.

9.

Signage shall be identified on the site plan and allowable as approved through the review process.

10.

No permanent addition of any kind shall be built onto or become a part of any manufactured home, unless wheels and axles of the manufactured home are removed and the manufactured home is mounted on a permanent foundation. All construction shall comply with the requirements of the city building code.

11.

Utilities.

a.

A sanitary sewer collection system shall be extended to every manufactured home space.

b.

Every home space shall be provided with an individual branch water line in accordance with all applicable standards of the city and service provider. Each lot shall have a water meter.

c.

Every home space shall be provided with individual electrical service in accordance with all applicable standards of the city and service provider. A primary service line shall not be located across the top of any manufactured home.

12.

Density incentive for storm shelters. The commission may increase the maximum allowed density (§ 6.7.5.5) to 12 manufactured home spaces per gross acre when the developer and/or park operator installs and maintains storm shelters in accordance with the following:

a.

Storm shelters:

1)

Have a minimum floor area of seven square feet for each manufactured home space and be located no farther than 1,320 linear feet from the furthest home space in the manufactured home park.

2)

Be designed for compliance with all applicable city building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes by a licensed structural engineer or architect and built in accordance with plans as approved by the building inspector.

3)

Be designed and constructed to meet all FEMA requirements and guidelines if located in a flood plain.

4)

Be designed and constructed to meet all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

b.

The park operator shall be responsible for making the storm shelter accessible and usable in times of need. It is unlawful for any required storm shelter to be used for storage purposes if such storage reduces the minimum floor area available for shelter of persons below the requirements of this subsection.

13.

Future additions. Additions of ten or more manufactured home spaces to the park shall comply with either the normally allowed maximum density in § 6.7.5.5 or the increased density allowed pursuant to § 6.7.5.12. If the addition will include storm shelter provisions as specified in § 6.7.5.12, the density calculation shall be based on the gross park acreage including the proposed new spaces. Otherwise, the density calculation shall be based only on the acreage of the area containing the spaces proposed to be added.