The R-1 District is designed to provide for the development
of neighborhoods that are occupied primarily by single-family residences.
The purpose of the R-1 District is to promote orderly development
of the Town and encourage well-designed living environments which
protect and stabilize the residential characteristics of the Town.
The areas designated as the R-1 District will result in neighborhoods
that provide opportunities for larger yards and houses and serve as
transitional areas between agricultural areas and more dense areas
of development. The following regulations shall apply in all R-1 Districts
in the Town of West Bloomfield.
The following uses are permitted in the R-1 District:
The following are the accessory uses, buildings and structures
permitted in the R-1 District, provided that such accessory uses and
buildings shall not be constructed until the permitted use has been
established:
A.
Accessory uses permitted on farm operations on active farms in a
county agricultural district.
B.
Commercial vehicle, but not more than one.
C.
Decks, terraces and patios located in the side or rear yard.
D.
Dish antennas two feet or less in diameter.
F.
Home occupations, low-intensity.
G.
Horses or livestock, for personal use, provided there is compliance with the standards and conditions outlined in § 140-86, Horses and livestock.
H.
Off-street parking for residents and guests of the principal use.
I.
Private athletic facility, including but not limited to swimming
pools or tennis courts, not operated for gain and not operated by
a not-for-profit organization.
J.
Private detached garages, carports, pool houses, gazebos, patio covers.
L.
Storage sheds, but no more than two.
M.
Storage of no more than two recreation vehicles/utility trailers, except for items stored indoors, provided they comply with § 140-128.
P.
Other uses and structures that are customarily incidental and clearly
subordinate to permitted uses or uses that require site plan review
or special permit.
The following uses are allowed in the R-1 District subject to
site plan review:
The following uses are allowed as special permit uses in the
R-1 District:
The following lot, area and yard requirements apply to the R-1
District:
The following requirements apply to buildings constructed in
the R-1 District:
