The Single-Family Residential 1 (R-1) District is intended to accommodate existing development with minimum lot sizes of one acre. Additional zoning beyond that already within the Town is not appropriate. The R-1 district corresponds to and implements the Semi-Rural land use category as shown on Chart 4.1 of this Ordinance.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05)
A. 
Those uses listed for the R-1 district in Appendix C as “P” are permitted uses by right or as “C” are conditionally permitted uses through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). CUPs (conditional uses) must be approved utilizing procedures set forth in Chapter 16.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05)
Single-Family Dwelling Unit Standards for the R-1 District:
A. 
Minimum lot size for a single-family dwelling unit is one (1) acre.
B. 
All single-family dwelling units must meet the minimum standards for lot width, front yard setback, side yard setback and rear yard setback, as set forth in Chart 4.2, which is incorporated herein by reference, except as may be further in Division IV.
C. 
All single-family dwelling units must meet the standards for lot depth, height, lot coverage and dwelling unit size set forth in Chart 8.1, which is incorporated herein by reference, except as may be further required in the Special Requirements in Division IV.
Chart 8.1
Development Standards
R-1 ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
R-1 DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Depth
240'
Maximum Height
2-1/2 stories but not to exceed 35'
Maximum Lot Coverage
30% of lot
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size1
1,500 sq. ft.
1Minimum dwelling unit size is for the main or primary structure.
D. 
[Reserved]
E. 
Standards for Nonresidential Uses.
Site plan approval (see Chapter 2 [3]) shall be required for any nonresidential use (e.g., school, church, private recreation facility, etc.) in the R-1 district. Any nonresidential land use which may be permitted in this district shall conform to the “RB” - Rural Business standards with respect to building setbacks, landscaping, exterior building construction, screening requirements, lighting, signage, etc. Said site plan approval shall not be required for home occupations uses that conform to the Town’s standards.
F. 
Supplemental Standards.
1. 
The supplemental standards set forth in the Special Requirements in Division IV shall apply to all uses authorized in this district, as particularly stated therein.
2. 
MinimumParcelSize.
Except for property on which an existing residence is located, an application for zoning amendment to an R-1 district shall not be granted.
G. 
Miscellaneous.
1. 
Any buildings or structures for raising, feeding, housing of livestock or poultry shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from the property line.
2. 
The minimum setback requirements for recreational vehicles shall be the same as the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. No recreational vehicle shall be connected to any utilities. Habitation and/or temporary occupancy is prohibited.
3. 
Fences shall conform to the requirements set forth in town code Chapter 3, article 3.10.
4. 
Open storage is prohibited (except for materials for the resident’s personal use or consumption such as firewood, garden materials, farm equipment, etc.).
5. 
The minimum setback requirements for recreational vehicles shall be the same as the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. No recreational vehicle shall be connected to any utilities. Habitation and/or temporary occupancy is prohibited. Recreational vehicles may be occupied in conjunction with an approved gas well drilling permit when twenty-four-hour on-site supervision is required.
6. 
Other Regulations - As established by Division IV.
7. 
Water storage tanks used in conjunction with a fully functioning private water well shall meet the setback requirements for accessory buildings.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05; Ordinance 476-09, sec. 5, adopted 6/16/09; Ordinance 760-23 adopted 11/21/2023)