The principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area. These residential areas are intended to be defined and protected from encroachment of uses which are not appropriate to residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of the different uses.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.11; Code 1983, § 12-230; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

Property and buildings in an R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1)

Detached one-family dwelling.

(2)

Churches, but not including missions or revival tents or arbors.

(3)

Public school or school offering general educational courses the same as ordinarily given in public schools and having no rooms regularly used for housing and sleeping.

(4)

Public park and playground.

(5)

Library.

(6)

Agricultural crops but not the raising of farm animals or poultry.

(7)

Home occupation.

(8)

Transportation and utility easements, alleys, and rights-of-way.

(9)

Accessory buildings which are not a part of a main building, including one private garage, or accessory buildings which are a part of a main building, including one private garage.

(10)

A temporary bulletin board or sign, not exceeding 12 square feet in area appertaining to the lease, hire, or sale of a building or premises, which board or sign shall be removed as soon as the premises is leased hired or sold.

(11)

A church bulletin board or sign, not exceeding 12 square feet in area, located behind the front building line on the same lot with the church building.

(12)

Temporary building of the construction industry which is incidental to the erection of buildings permitted in this district, and which shall be removed when construction work is completed.

(13)

Parking lot required to serve the uses permitted in this district.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.12; Code 1983, § 12-231; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

The following uses may be permitted on review by the board of adjustment in accordance with provisions contained in this section:

(1)

Golf course.

(2)

Municipal use, public building and public utility.

(3)

Plant nursery in which no building or structure is maintained in connection therewith.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.13; Code 1983, § 12-231; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

All buildings shall be set back from street right-of-way and lot lines to comply with the following yard requirements:

(1)

Front yard.

a.

The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.

b.

If 25 percent or more of the lots on one side of the street between two intersecting streets are improved with buildings all of which have observed an average setback line of greater than 25 feet, and no building varies more than six feet from this average setback line, then no building shall be erected closer to the street line than the minimum setback so established by the existing buildings; but this regulation shall not require a front yard of greater depth than 40 feet.

c.

When a lot has double frontage the front yard requirements shall be complied with on both streets.

(2)

Side yard.

a.

For dwellings on interior lots, there shall be a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than five feet for dwellings of one story, and not less than ten feet for dwellings more than one story, except as provided in section 44-334.

b.

For unattached buildings of accessory use, there shall be a side yard of not less than five feet; provided, however, that unattached one story buildings of accessory use shall not be required to set back more than three feet from an interior side lot line when all parts of the accessory building are located more than 90 feet behind the front lot line.

c.

For dwellings and accessory buildings located on corner lots, there shall be a side yard setback from the intersecting street of not less than 15 feet in case such lot is back-to-back with another corner lot, and 25 feet in every other case. The interior side yard of a corner lot shall be the same as for dwellings and accessory buildings on an interior lot.

d.

Churches and main and accessory buildings, other than dwellings and buildings accessory to dwellings, shall set back from all exterior and interior side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard for a main building of not less than 20 feet or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever amount is smaller. Unattached buildings of accessory use may be located in the rear yard of a main building.

(4)

Lot width. For dwellings there shall be a minimum lot width of 50 feet at the front building line and such lot shall abut a street for a distance of not less than 35 feet in the R-1 single-family dwelling district.

(5)

Intensity of use.

a.

For each single-family dwelling and accessory buildings, there shall be a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet in the R-1 single-family dwelling district.

b.

For churches and main and accessory buildings, other than dwellings and buildings accessory to dwellings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking areas required in article XII of this chapter; provided, however, that the lot area for a church shall not be less than 21,000 square feet.

(6)

Coverage. Main and accessory buildings shall not cover more than 25 percent of the lot area on interior lots, and 30 percent of the lot area on corner lots. Accessory buildings shall not cover more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.12; Code 1983, § 12-233; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999; Ord. No. 2020-07-17 , § 1, 7-16-2020; Ord. No. 2021-02-18-2 , § 1, 2-18-2021; Ord. No. 2021-04-15 , § 1, 4-15-2021)

No building shall exceed 2½ stories or 35 feet in height except as provided in section 44-295.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.10; Code 1983, § 12-234; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

This is a residential district to provide for a slightly higher population density but with basic restrictions similar to the R-1 district. The principal use of land is for single-family and two-family dwellings and related recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally required to provide a balanced and attractive residential area. Internal stability, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through the consideration of the proper functional relationship of the different uses.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.16; Code 1983, § 12-240; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

Property and buildings in an R-2 Two-Family Residential District shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1)

Any uses permitted in R-1 One-Family Residential District.

(2)

Two-family dwelling or a single-family dwelling and a garage apartment.

(3)

Accessory building and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses when located on the same lot.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.17; Code 1983, § 12-241; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

The following uses may be permitted on review by the board of adjustment in accordance with provisions contained in this section:

(1)

Any use permitted on review in R-1 One-Family Residential District.

(2)

Childcare center.

(3)

Home beauty shop located in a dwelling provided such shop is conducted within the main dwelling, and is operated only by the inhabitants thereof and does not exceed two operators. The use shall be conducted in such a way that it is clearly incidental to the dwelling use and shall not change the character thereof. No sign shall be permitted except one nonilluminated nameplate not exceeding two square feet in area, attached to the main building.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.18; Code 1983, § 12-242; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

All buildings shall be set back from street right-of-way and lot lines to comply with the following yard requirements:

(1)

Front yard.

a.

The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.

b.

If 25 percent or more of the lots on one side of the street between two intersecting streets are improved with buildings all of which have observed an average setback line of greater than 25 feet, and no building varies more than six feet from this average setback line, then no building shall be erected closer to the street line than the minimum setback so established by the existing buildings; but this regulation shall not require a front yard of greater depth than 40 feet.

c.

When a lot has double frontage the front yard requirements shall be complied with on both streets;

(2)

Side yard.

a.

For dwellings located on interior lots, there shall be a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than eight feet for dwellings of one story, and of not less than ten feet for dwellings of more than one story, except as hereinafter provided in section 44-334.

b.

For unattached buildings of accessory use, there shall be a side yard of not less than five feet; provided, however, that unattached one story buildings of accessory use shall not be required to set back more than three feet from an interior side lot line when all parts of the accessory building are located more than 90 feet behind the front lot line.

c.

For dwellings and accessory buildings located on corner lots, there shall be a side yard setback from the intersecting street of not less than 15 feet in case such lot is back-to-back with another corner lot, and 25 feet in every other case. The interior side yard of a corner lot shall be the same as for dwellings and accessory buildings on an interior lot.

d.

Churches and main and accessory buildings, other than dwellings and buildings accessory to dwellings, shall set back from all exterior and interior side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3)

Rear yard. For main buildings, other than garage apartments, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 20 feet or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever is smaller. Garage apartments may be located in the rear yard of a single-family dwelling, but shall not be located closer than ten feet to the rear lot line. Unattached buildings of accessory use may be located in the rear yard of a main building.

(4)

Lot width. For single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings or single-family dwellings and garage apartments, there shall be a minimum lot width of 60 feet at the front building line and such lot shall abut a street for a distance of not less than 35 feet.

(5)

Intensity of use.

a.

For each single-family dwelling and accessory buildings there, shall be a lot area of not less than 6,600 square feet.

b.

For each two-family dwelling and accessory building, there shall be a lot area of not less than 7,600 square feet. A garage apartment located on the same lot with a single-family dwelling shall have the same area requirements as a two-family dwelling, and for purposes of intensity shall constitute a two-family dwelling. A garage apartment shall not be located on the same lot with a two-family dwelling.

c.

For churches and main and accessory buildings, other than dwellings and buildings accessory to dwellings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking areas required in article XII of this chapter; provided, however, that the lot area for a church shall not be less than 21,000 square feet.

(6)

Coverage. Main and accessory buildings shall not cover more than 30 percent of the lot area on interior lots, and 30 percent of the lot area on corner lots. Accessory buildings shall not cover more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.19; Code 1983, § 12-243; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

No building shall exceed 2½ stories or 35 feet in height except as provided in section 44-335.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.20; Code 1983, § 12-244; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

This is a residential district to provide for medium and high population density. The principal use of land may range from single-family to multiple-family and garden apartment uses. Certain uses are permitted which are more compatible functionally with intensive residential uses than with commercial uses. The recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area are included. Internal stability, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of each use permitted in the district.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.21; Code 1983, § 12-250; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

The following uses are permitted:

(1)

Any use permitted in an R-2 Two-Family Residential District.

(2)

Multiple-family dwelling.

(3)

Roominghouse or boardinghouse.

(4)

Garage apartment, when located on a separate lot or on the same lot with another dwelling use.

(5)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses when located on the same lot.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.22; Code 1983, § 12-251; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

The following uses may be permitted on review by the board of adjustment in accordance with provisions contained in this section:

(1)

Any use permitted on review in an R-2 Two-Family Residential District.

(2)

Institutions of a religious, educational or philanthropic nature.

(3)

Private clubs, sororities, fraternities, and lodges, excepting those the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.

(4)

Medical facility.

(5)

An off-street parking lot associated with a commercial use as required under the provisions of article XII of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.23; Code 1983, § 12-252; Ord. No. 65-A, 8-8-1974; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

All buildings shall be set back from street right-of-way lines, or lot lines, or other buildings to comply with the following yard requirements:

(1)

Front yard.

a.

The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.

b.

If 25 percent or more of the lots on one side of the street between two intersecting streets are improved with buildings all of which have observed an average setback line of greater than 25 feet, and no building varies more than six feet from this average setback line, then no building shall be erected closer to the street line than the minimum setback so established by the existing buildings; but this regulation shall not require a front yard of greater depth than 40 feet.

c.

When a lot has double frontage, the front yard requirements shall be complied with on both streets.

(2)

Side yard.

a.

For dwellings located on interior lots, there shall be a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than eight feet for dwellings of one story, and an additional four feet shall be provided for each additional story or part thereof.

b.

For unattached buildings of accessory use, there shall be a side yard of not less than five feet; provided, however, that unattached one story buildings of accessory use shall not be required to set back more than three feet from an interior side lot line when all parts of the accessory building are located more than 90 feet behind the front property line.

c.

For dwellings and accessory buildings located on corner lots, there shall be a side yard setback from the intersecting street of not less than 15 feet in case such lot is back-to-back with another corner lot, and 25 feet in every other case. The interior side yard of a corner lot shall be the same as for dwellings and accessory buildings on an interior lot.

d.

Churches and main and accessory buildings, other than dwellings and buildings accessory to dwellings and trailers, shall set back from all exterior and interior side lot lines a distance of not less than 25 feet.

(3)

Rear yard.

a.

For main buildings, other than garage apartments, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 20 feet or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever is smaller. Unattached buildings of accessory use may be located in the rear yard of a main building.

b.

Garage apartments may be located in the rear yard of another dwelling, but shall not be located closer than ten feet to the rear lot line.

(4)

Required court dimensions. Whenever a multiple-family dwelling or group of multiple-family dwellings is designed with inner or outer courts, the yard requirements shall not be less than the following:

a.

The width of an outer court including, but not limited to, those upon which windows from a living room, bedroom, or dining room open shall not be less than the height of the opposing wall forming the court.

b.

The least dimension of an inner court shall not be less than the average height of the walls enclosing such court, but in no case shall the least dimension be less than 40 feet.

c.

An open unobstructed passageway shall be provided at the grade level of each inner court. Such passageway shall have a cross section area and sufficient head room to permit the passage of firefighting equipment and shall be continuous from the inner court to a yard or unobstructed open area between buildings having direct connection with the street.

(5)

Lot width. There shall be a minimum lot width of 60 feet at the front building line for single-family and two-family dwellings and ten feet additional width at the front building line for each family, more than two, occupying a dwelling. However, a lot width at the front building line shall not be required to exceed 100 feet. A lot shall abut on a street not less than 35 feet.

(6)

Intensity of use.

a.

There shall be a lot area of not less than 6,600 square feet for a single-family dwelling, not less than 7,600 square feet for a two-family dwelling, and for each additional family, exceeding two, which occupies the dwelling there shall be provided an additional 2,000 square feet.

b.

For multiple-family dwellings of less than five stories in height, there shall be a lot area equal to two times the gross floor area of the building plus the coverage of the building, and for multiple-family dwellings of five or more stories in height there shall be a lot area equal to the gross floor area of the building plus the coverage of the building.

c.

There shall be a lot area of not less than 7,600 square feet where a garage apartment is located on the same lot with a single-family dwelling. When a garage apartment is located in the rear yard of a two-family or multiple-family dwelling, the lot area shall be not less than 2,000 square feet more than is required for the two-family or multiple-family dwelling.

d.

For churches and main and accessory buildings, other than dwellings and buildings accessory to dwellings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking areas required in article XII of this chapter; provided, however, that the lot area for a church shall not be less than 21,000 square feet.

(7)

Coverage. Main and accessory buildings shall not cover more than 35 percent of the lot area. Accessory buildings shall not cover more than 30 percent of the rear yard.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.24; Code 1983, § 12-253; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

No building shall exceed eight stories or 90 feet in height except as provided in section 44-335.

(Prior Code, § 45-4.25; Code 1983, § 12-254; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

This is a residential district to provide for a medium-high population density. The principal use of land is for manufactured home parks and manufactured home park subdivisions to be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code pertaining to manufactured home parks.

(Code 1983, § 12-260; Ord. No. 65-A, 8-10-1974; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

Property and buildings in an R-4 Medium-High Density Residential District shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1)

Any use permitted in R-3 General Residential District except private clubs and lodges.

(2)

Manufactured home parks and manufactured home park subdivisions.

(Code 1983, § 12-261; Ord. No. 65, 8-10-1974; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

Manufactured home parks shall be regulated and shall comply with the provisions contained in this article. They shall be planned in such a manner that no trailer or related building shall be located closer than ten feet to any side lot line.

(Code 1983, § 12-262; Ord. No. 65, 8-10-1974; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

(a)

The principal use of land in the R-5 district is for single-family manufactured homes and related recreational units normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area. These residential areas are intended to be defined and protected from encroachment of uses which are not appropriate to residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order, and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air, and open space for manufactured home and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of the different uses. The term "dwelling," as used herein, shall mean single-family home or manufactured home.

(b)

The following zoning requirements also apply:

(1)

All properties not serviced by city water and sewer must furnish the city planning commission and city council with a copy of perc test, and follow all city, county and state health department regulations.

(2)

Applicants shall pay to the city clerk a deposit of $300.00, furnish all names of property owners within 300 feet of property to be zoned, and file with city clerk proper zoning applications.

(c)

R-5 single-family manufactured home zonings shall be prohibited in the city limits except where there is a minimum of five acres available for location of the manufactured home as defined by section 44-599. This shall not prohibit the placement of manufactured homes or travel trailers as defined by section 44-599 and section 44-3(b).

(Code 1983, § 12-263; Ord. No. 190-A, 10-13-1983; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999; Ord. No. 476-07-05, 6-21-2005)

Property and buildings in an R-5 Single-Family Manufactured Home District shall be used only for the following purposes:

(1)

One detached one-family manufactured home.

(2)

Agricultural crops, but not raising of farm animals.

(3)

Home occupation.

(4)

Accessory buildings which are not a part of a main building, including one private garage, or accessory buildings which are a part of a main building, including one private garage.

(5)

A temporary bulletin board or sign, not exceeding 12 square feet in area appertaining to the lease, hire or sale of a building or premises, which board or sign shall be removed as soon as the premises are leased, hired, or sold.

(Code 1983, § 12-264; Ord. No. 190A, 10-13-1983; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)

All buildings shall be set back from street right-of-way and lot lines to comply with the following yard requirements:

(1)

Front yard requirements are as follows:

a.

The minimum depth of the front yard shall be 25 feet.

b.

If 25 percent or more of the lots on one side of the street between two intersecting streets are improved with buildings all of which have observed an average setback line of greater than 25 feet, and no building varies more than six feet from this average setback line, then no building shall be erected closer to the street line than the minimum setback so established by the existing buildings; but this regulation shall not require a front yard of greater than 40 feet.

c.

When a lot has double frontage the front yard requirements shall be complied with on both streets.

(2)

Side yard requirements are as follows:

a.

For dwellings located on interior lots, there shall be a side yard on each side of the main building of not less than eight feet for dwellings of one story, and of not less than ten feet for dwellings of more than one story, except as hereinafter provided in section 44-334.

b.

For unattached buildings of accessory use, there shall be a side yard of not less than five feet; provided, however, that unattached one story buildings of accessory use shall not be required to set back more than three feet from an interior side lot line when all parts of the accessory building are located more than 90 feet behind the front lot line.

c.

For dwellings and accessory buildings located on corner lots, there shall be a side yard setback from the intersecting streets of not less than 15 feet in case such lot is back-to-back with another corner lot, and 25 feet in every other case. The interior side yard of a corner lot shall be the same as for dwellings and accessory buildings on an interior lot.

(3)

For rear yard requirements, there shall be a rear yard for a main building of not less than 20 feet or 20 percent of the depth of the lot, whichever is smaller. Unattached buildings of accessory use may be located in the rear yard of a main building.

(4)

For lot width requirements for dwellings, there shall be a minimum lot width of 60 feet at the front building line, and such lot shall abut a street for a distance of not less than 35 feet.

(5)

Intensity of use requirements are as follows:

a.

For each dwelling, and buildings accessory thereto, there shall be a lot area of not less than 6,600 square feet.

b.

Each single-family manufactured home shall be mounted on a foundation and tied down with the axles removed.

(6)

Main and accessory buildings shall not cover more than 25 percent of the lot area on interior lots, and 30 percent of the lot area on corner lots. Accessory buildings shall not cover more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

(Code 1983, § 12-265; Ord. No. 190-A, 10-13-1983; Ord. No. 301-A, 11-8-1990; Ord. No. 380-07-98, 1-14-1999)