[Amended 1-25-2005 by Ord. No. 02-2005]
The use of the areas depicted in the Zoning Map as R-40, R-20A, R-20, R-7, R-B, R-SC, R-AH and AHD shall be governed by the Area and Bulk Schedule attached hereto,[1] referring specifically to the following principal uses:
District
Principal Uses
R-40
Single-family residences
R-20A
Single-family residences
R-20
Single-family residences
R-7
Single-family residences
R-B
Two-family residences
R-SC
Senior citizens housing
R-AH
Affordable housing
AHD
Adult housing
[1]
Editor's Note: See the Area and Bulk Schedule for Residence Districts located at the end of this chapter.
Uses allowed by right on each lot, in addition to the above principal uses, are as follows:
A. 
Home-based businesses. Home office use, meaning an office activity carried on for gain by a resident in a dwelling unit, shall be a permitted accessory use in residential zone districts, provided:
[Amended 6-27-2006 by Ord. No. 10-2006]
(1) 
The use is limited solely to office use;
(2) 
The use is operated by or employs in the residence only a resident or residents who are permanent full-time residents of the dwelling unit, and no other persons;
(3) 
No nonresident employees, customers, or business invitees or guests shall visit the dwelling unit for business purposes;
(4) 
The use shall be located in only one room of the dwelling unit, which shall not be served by an entrance separate from the household;
(5) 
Interior storage of materials shall only consist of office supplies;
(6) 
There shall be no changes to the exterior of buildings or structures because of the use, and no outside appearance of a business use, including, but not limited to, parking, storage, signs, or lights;
(7) 
The use operates no equipment or process that creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with telephone, radio or television reception, detectable by neighboring residents;
(8) 
The use does not require any increased or enhanced electrical or water supply;
(9) 
The quantity and type of solid waste disposal is the same as other residential uses in the zone district;
(10) 
The capacity and quality of effluent is typical of normal residential use, and creates no potential or actual detriment to the sanitary sewer system or its components;
(11) 
Delivery trucks shall be limited to U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Service, Federal Express, and other delivery services providing regular service to residential uses in the zone district; and
(12) 
All vehicular traffic to and from the home office use shall be limited in volume, type and frequency to what is normally associated with other residential uses in the zone district.
B. 
No boardinghouse or rooming house shall be permitted.
C. 
In a two-family dwelling, the rental of rooms shall be restricted to the first two stories.
A. 
Occupancy. No dwelling unit within a Senior Citizen Housing Zone may be occupied by a person who is not a senior citizen, except:
(1) 
The spouse of a senior citizen; or
(2) 
One person under 62 years of age but over 19 years of age may reside in such dwelling unit with a senior citizen if the presence of such person is essential for the physical care of the senior citizen.
B. 
Permitted uses. Uses permitted in a Senior Citizen Housing Zone shall be dwelling units for the accommodation of senior citizens and one or more of the following accessory uses:
(1) 
Indoor or outdoor recreational facilities to the extent permitted in the residential zone.
(2) 
Enclosed hobby and lounging areas.
(3) 
Personal laundry and drying facilities.
(4) 
Enclosed individual storage areas.
(5) 
Enclosed worship facilities.
(6) 
Dwelling for full-time caretaker and family.
C. 
Limitation of accessory uses. No accessory use shall be designed for or used by persons other than occupants of the dwelling units within the site.
D. 
Design and development standards.
(1) 
Minimum area: seven acres.
(2) 
Maximum density: six units per acre.
(3) 
Maximum total building coverage: 30% of the area.
(4) 
Unpaved or uncovered portions of the premises shall be suitably landscaped and improved to provide for aesthetic setting and enjoyment of natural areas. Natural areas shall be preserved where parklike and natural settings are desirable.
E. 
Height of buildings. The maximum height of buildings shall be three stories or 40 feet, whichever is the lesser.
F. 
Setback. All buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from any property line and 50 feet from any street line.
G. 
Distance between buildings. Buildings shall be so designed and separated as to provide adequate access by emergency vehicles and equipment. Buildings shall have a minimum separation of 40 feet, except that radial wings may be located more closely, provided that the minimum angle between wings is at least 60°.
H. 
Interior roads. Interior roads not dedicated to the public use shall have a minimum paved width of 34 feet for two-way traffic with on-street parking or 26 feet with no on-street parking and shall be maintained in good repair with curbs. Culs-de-sac shall have a minimum radius of 40 feet.
I. 
Walkways. Concrete walkways shall be provided to ensure protected pedestrian walkways on a minimum of one side of drives and roadways. All walkways shall have a minimum of four feet and shall be designed in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
J. 
Utilities. All dwelling units shall be serviced by public water and sewerage systems and safety and warning systems.
K. 
Design. The design and layout of the dwelling units and all buildings and facilities shall be planned for the convenience of senior citizens and in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
L. 
Illumination. Artificial illumination sufficient for the convenience and safety of senior citizens shall be provided.
M. 
Screening. Dwelling units, recreation areas, parking and community facilities shall be adequately screened with evergreens to create privacy, prevent outside interference of traffic and noise or industrial activity and to provide for privacy through the site for social, recreational and residential uses.
N. 
Off-street parking. At least one paved space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Each parking space shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet.