[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
This district is intended to provide for single-family residential developments together with such other uses as may be necessary or are typically compatible with residential surroundings. This district is also designed to protect and preserve existing development of a similar character.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1173-2011 §3, 9-19-2011]
A. 
The principal uses of land in an "R-1" District are as follows:
1. 
Single-family site constructed, detached homes. It shall be prohibited to construct, erect or operate a mobile, manufactured or modular home.
2. 
Places for religious worship.
a. 
On a lot already devoted to the use for which the building permit is requested.
b. 
On a lot having a side line common to a public park, playground, cemetery or directly across a street from any one (1) of a combination of said uses.
c. 
On a corner lot having a minimum of one hundred (100) feet frontage.
d. 
On a lot with three (3) sides adjoining a street.
3. 
Public and private schools, including recreational facilities and bus garages.
4. 
Golf courses, including clubhouses, but not golf driving ranges or miniature golf courses.
5. 
Public park and recreation buildings or facilities.
6. 
Group home (Type A). All group homes shall have an exterior appearance which is in reasonable conformance to the general neighborhood standard. No group home may be located within three hundred (300) feet of another group home.
7. 
Family child care home with ten (10) or fewer children.
8. 
Adult day care home.
9. 
Home occupations, subject to the provisions of Section 405.190.
10. 
Public-owned museum, library or community buildings.
11. 
City administrative buildings.
12. 
Accessory uses and structures, subject to the provisions of Article V.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
A. 
The following conditional uses may be permitted in an "R-1" District.
1. 
Bed and breakfast home or inn.
2. 
Hospital or hospice care facilities.
3. 
Funeral homes or mortuaries.
4. 
Group child care home, child care center, nursery school.
5. 
Nursing home, retirement home or assisted living facility.
6. 
Congregate care facility.
7. 
Club or lodges.
8. 
Public utilities and facilities.
9. 
Public safety services.
10. 
Federal, State and County Government offices.
11. 
Telecommunication facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 405.705(F).
12. 
Wind energy conversion systems.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
Table 3
"R-1" Low-Density Residential District
Site and Building Development Regulations
Site Planning
Maximum density
5 dwelling units per acre
Minimum lot area
8,250 square feet
Maximum lot coverage
35%
Minimum lot dimensions
Width
75 feet
Depth
110 feet
Parking
On-site spaces per DU
4 parking spaces (Note: 1)
Building
Dwelling unit size
Single story units
1,100 square feet (Note: 2)
1½ and 2 story units
1,300 square feet
Minimum setbacks
Front
25 feet
Interior side yard
7.5 feet
Rear yard
30% lot depth need not be more than 30 feet
Maximum building height
35 feet
Notes:
1.
Direct street access shall be provided for not less than two (2) spaces.
2.
Size of dwelling excludes basements, open and screened porches and garages.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
A. 
Legally Established Property Development Regulations. For "lots-of-record" established prior to adoption of this UDC, the Community Development Director or his/her authorized representative shall issue building permits to new uses and structures determined to be consistent with the original building, yard, setback and lot size requirements.
B. 
Average Setback In Existing Residential Districts. See Section 405.045(G) Miscellaneous Requirements for rules governing the ability to average setbacks.
C. 
Plot Plan Required. An application for single-family building permit shall include a plot plan of the site to be built. The plot plan shall be sealed by a land surveyor licensed in the State of Missouri. See Section 405.090 Permits for plot plan submission requirements.
D. 
Site Plan Required. An application for all permitted and conditional uses, except for single-family structures, shall include a site plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 405.140 Site Plan Requirements.