The following regulations apply in all residential districts.

§4.01.01

Uses. In addition to those uses shown as permitted, permitted on appeal and conditional uses in Table 4-1, the following residential accessory structures and uses are permitted: detached garages, barbecue pits, swimming pools, storage buildings, play areas and equipment for personal use, and growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables and other plants.

§4.01.02

Area and Dimensional Requirements

A.

Residential uses are subject to the area and dimensional requirements in Table 4-2 and any other applicable requirements in this Article 4. No residential building may exceed 35 ft or 2-1/2 stories.

B.

Nonresidential Uses are subject to the following area and dimensional requirements:

1)

All nonresidential uses are subject to the area and dimensional requirements for detached single-family dwellings in that district. If permitted on appeal or as a conditional use, the approving authority may increase these requirements as a condition of approval to assure the use is consistent with the density of and properly buffered in relation to surrounding residential development.

2)

The Commission, as part of Conditional Use approval, may authorize institutional uses additional height beyond that otherwise allowed in a residential district up to 45 ft or three stories, whichever is less.

3)

Permitted nonresidential developments are limited to a maximum building area of 50%.

4)

For zero-lot line dwellings, a minimum of 10 ft is required on one side and 0 ft is required on the opposite side. A maintenance easement must be provided on the zero lot line side.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)

§4.02.01

Purpose. The R-1 district is intended for low density, single family residential development along with other uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)

§4.03.01

Purpose. The R-2 district is intended for moderate density, single and two family residential development along with other uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)

§4.04.01

Purpose. The district is intended for a mix of site-built and manufactured homes on individual lots all at moderate density, along with other uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

§4.04.02

Standards for Manufactured Homes

A.

Manufactured homes may only be used for residential occupancy.

B.

Manufactured homes must be located on their own, subdivided lot and attached to a permanent foundation system in compliance with all applicable building regulations:

C.

Manufactured homes must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission.

D.

Manufactured homes must be clad in exterior materials consistent with those of site-built homes in the district. The foundation system must be clad in a compatible exterior material that extends to the ground. Tin, vinyl and similar skirting are prohibited.

E.

Wheels, tires, axles and towing hitch must be completely removed.

F.

Electrical, gas, water and drain connections must be made permanent. Gas shutoff valves, meters and regulators may not be located beneath the manufactured home.

G.

Building permits must be issued prior to placing of the manufactured home on the lot. If the property will not be served by public sewer, approval of a septic tank must be secured from the County Health Department before a building permit may be issued.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)

§4.05.01

Purpose. The R-3 district is intended for detached and attached single-family dwellings and multifamily housing at relatively high densities along with other uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)

§4.06.01

Purpose. The RT-1 District is intended for detached, attached and semi-detached single-family dwellings, zero lot line single-family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes at relatively high densities along with other uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

§4.06.02

Development Standards for Attached Dwellings. See §7.04 Attached Single-family Dwellings.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)

§4.07.01

Purpose. The R-4 District is intended for development of planned residential subdivisions for manufactured homes and tiny homes along with other uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

§4.07.02

Development Standards.

A.

Minimum Development Size. Ten residential lots or two acres, whichever is greater.

B.

Manufactured homes and tiny homes may not be mixed in the same subdivision. Tiny Homes on Wheels are prohibited.

C.

Each home must be on its own, subdivided lot.

D.

All dwellings must be on permanent foundations.

(Ord. No. 2224A-20, 3-17-20)