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Wichita Falls City Zoning Code

3040 SF-1–SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LARGE LOT

§ 3050 Purpose.

The purpose of the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District is to preserve low-density, large lot single-family development. This district is suitable where there are large lots of 8,500 square feet or more.
(Ordinance 30-2022 adopted 8/16/2022)

§ 3060 Permitted uses.

A. 
The following uses are permitted in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential district:
Residential uses:
Dwelling, single-family detached.
B. 
The following uses are permitted in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District subject to the site plan review provisions of section 7100:
Civic uses:
Household care facility.
Park.
School, primary.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 30-2022 adopted 8/16/2022)

§ 3070 Conditional uses.

The following uses are permitted in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District subject to the approval process provided in section 7200:
Residential uses:
Bed and breakfast homestay.
Dwelling, zero lot line single-family, subject to the provisions of section 5200.
Limited multifamily residential uses, subject to the provisions of section 5920.
Manufactured home, subject to the provisions of section 5600.
Civic uses:
Day care centers, commercial (nonresidential building).
Day care centers, limited (not conducted as a home occupation).
Private recreation areas, limited.
Public safety services.
Religious assembly.
Utility service.
Commercial uses:
Bed and breakfast inn.
Oil drilling, subject to the provisions of appendix A, Subdivision and Development Regulations, section 6.4 Oil and Gas Well, as amended.
(Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 31-91, sec. 3, adopted 4/2/91; Ordinance 75-96, sec. 2, adopted 6/4/96; Ordinance 8-2003, sec. 2, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 10-2003, sec. 2, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 62-2003, sec. 2, adopted 7/1/03; Ordinance 29-2007, sec. 1, adopted 3/20/07; Ordinance 30-2022 adopted 8/16/2022)

§ 3080 Development regulations.

Each site in the SF-1 Single-Family Residential District shall be subject to the following site regulations except zero lot line single-family dwellings and limited multifamily residential developments:
1. 
Lot area: 8,500 square feet, minimum for single-family dwelling; 5,000 square feet minimum for other uses.
2. 
Lot width: 60 ft., minimum for single-family dwelling; 50-foot minimum for other uses.
3. 
Residential density: One primary dwelling unit per lot, maximum.
4. 
Height: 35 ft., maximum. For school and religious assembly uses, the maximum height shall be 45 feet.
5. 
Front Setback: 25-foot minimum, except for rear access subdivision where reduced setback as per section 4240 shall apply.
6. 
Side setback, interior: Five feet, minimum.
7. 
Side setback, exterior: l5 feet, minimum, except 25-foot minimum for nonresidential.
8. 
Rear setback:
A. 
Single family dwelling: Five-foot minimum from common lot line or one foot minimum from alley. (See section 6500 for accessory structure setbacks and section 6210 for setback requirements for rear vehicular access.)
B. 
All other uses: Five feet, minimum. However, in no case shall the roof overhang extend over the property line.
9. 
Building coverage: 50 percent of lot area, maximum
Note–See section 4600 for buffering requirements.
(Ordinance 28-86, sec. 1, adopted 4/1/86; Ordinance 30-89, sec. II, adopted 5/2/89; Ordinance 27-90, sec. 3, adopted 5/1/90; Ordinance 81-90, secs. 2, 3, 6, adopted 12/6/90; Ordinance 10-2003, sec. 2, adopted 2/4/03; Ordinance 39-2003, sec. 1, adopted 4/15/03; Ordinance 92-2007, sec. 1, adopted 10/2/07)