This district is intended primarily for single-family detached residential use and support services or facilities which are typically found in single-family areas and which can be located in a manner to be compatible with the single-family neighborhood.
[Amended 2-19-2008 by Ord. No. 175; 11-23-2021 by Ord. No. 253]
A. 
Land and/or buildings in the R-1 District may be used for the following purposes by right:
1. 
Single-family detached dwelling units.
2. 
Accessory uses pursuant to Section 3-2.
3. 
Home occupations pursuant to Section 3-26.
4. 
State-licensed residential care family facilities.
5. 
State-licensed family day-care centers.
6. 
Municipal parks.
B. 
Short-term rental units are prohibited in the R-1 District except when established as a nonconforming use and operating in compliance with the regulations in Section 20-8.
[Amended 6-17-2019 by Ord. No. 238]
Land and/or buildings in the R-1 District may be used for the following purposes when approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of Article 17:
A. 
Carports.
B. 
Cemeteries.
C. 
Educational institutions.
D. 
Government and community service facilities.
E. 
Home occupations not meeting the standards in Section 3-26.
F. 
Religious institutions.
G. 
State-licensed group day-care centers.
H. 
State-licensed residential care group facilities.
All permitted uses and special land uses are subject to the following site development requirements:
A. 
Site Plan Review is required in accordance with Article 19.
B. 
Parking is required in accordance with Article 15.
C. 
Signs are permitted in accordance with the requirements of Article 16.
D. 
Setbacks, height, area, and lot dimensions are required as noted below.
R-1 District Regulations
Requirements
Minimum lot area
8,700 square feet, provided that all lots platted prior to the date of adoption of this ordinance may be 8,000 square feet
Minimum lot width
66 feet (residential), 200 feet (nonresidential)
Minimum front yard setback
20 feet
Minimum side yard setback
6 feet
Minimum rear yard setback
30 feet
Maximum lot coverage
35%
Maximum building height
Residential: 35 feet, not exceeding 2 1/2 stories
Nonresidential: 65 feet, provided that for every foot of height in excess of 35 feet there shall be added to each yard requirement 1 corresponding foot of width or depth
Minimum dwelling unit square footage
One-story: 1,000 square feet
Two-story: minimum of 800 square feet on first floor