The purpose of the R-1 district is to provide areas where existing single-family dwellings may be protected and to encourage the development of new neighborhoods of single-family dwellings. The R-1 district is intended to accommodate groups of single-family homes together with the schools, parks, open spaces, and other public services required for a satisfactory family environment. The range of density classes indicated for the R-1 districts is intended to permit the implementation of the density ranges in Wheatland's comprehensive general plan, and to permit harmonious development of residential districts of different density characteristics.

The principal permitted use in R-1 districts is single-family dwellings, not to exceed one per lot.

Permitted accessory uses in R-1 districts are as follows:

Conditional uses in the R-1 districts are as follows:

No principal building shall exceed thirty feet in height and no accessory building shall exceed fifteen feet in height, except as provided in Section 18.60.110.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed except where increased for conditional uses, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.60.

Minimum area is measured in square feet. Depth, width and setbacks are measured in linear feet:

Off-street parking is required for all uses, as provided in Chapter 18.63.