Subarticle 3: R-1, Single-Family Residential District

§ 13-141 Purpose.

[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017; amended 11-20-2018, Ord. No. 55 §51; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]

This district is intended to provide minimum standards for predominantly single-family, residential development, and accompanied by related and appropriate recreational, religious and educational facilities. The applicable sub-district classifications are Areas "A" and "B" on the area planning map.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made to all parties with disabilities residing in this district in accordance with all applicable statutes, including the Fair Housing Act.

§ 13-142 Permitted Principal Uses and Structures.

[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017, Ord. No. 55 §52; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]

One detached, single-family dwelling on a tract of land of not less than 2½ acres.

Publicly-owned open space, park or passive recreation areas.

§ 13-143 Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.

[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017; amended 7-21-2020, Ord. No. 55 §53; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]

Subject to the provisions of this and other municipal ordinances, the following accessory uses and structures are permitted in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District:

Private garages provided that:

Such structures shall observe setback requirements, and

Such structures shall not encroach upon any utility, street, alley or drainage easement or right-of-way.

Private swimming pools and tennis courts.

Private greenhouses (not operated for commercial purposes).

Temporary buildings used in conjunction with construction work; provided that such buildings are removed promptly upon completion of the construction work; no temporary zoning compliance permit will be required.

Carports.

Uses and structures (including accessory signs) clearly incidental and necessary to the permitted principal uses and structures in this district (including storage sheds and similar structures) and including those residents who carry on occupations from their homes who do not receive customers or products on a regular basis.

Satellite receiver dishes and/or antennas.

§ 13-144 Uses and Structures Permitted on Review.

Subject to the requirements of §13-101 et seq., the planning and zoning commission may make recommendation to the board of trustees to permit the following uses and structures on review.

Golf courses and country clubs.

Structures related to the operation of municipal, county, state or federal government operations (but not storage, construction, maintenance or repair yards or buildings).

Public or non-profit operated neighborhood meeting or indoor recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds, outdoor recreational facilities, libraries, and secondary or elementary schools; provided that the location of any such proposed use shall be consistent with the demographic characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood, in order to ensure that the proposed use does not create a neighborhood-oriented service which is completely out of character with the neighborhood.

Churches or religious temples.

Child day-care centers provided that:

They are located in a single-family dwelling which is the permanent residence of the operator or are located within a multi-purpose building which is used for religious or educational purposes;

They are operated in a manner that will not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or adversely affect property values;

They are located on a tract of land encompassing 2½ acres, with a minimum outdoor play area of 75 square feet per child, enclosed by a suitable fence;

They meet federal, state, county and town regulations and requirements as to safety, design, facilities and equipment; and

There is adequate off-street parking area to minimize the adverse effects of increased traffic on the surrounding residential environment.

Home based businesses such as beauty shops, tax services, insurance sales and offices and other like home based businesses, provided that:

The business is located on the residents' own property, and operated by the residents thereof; and

Only one sign will be permitted so long as it is placed in a manner that will not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or adversely affect property values, in accordance with § 13-301 et seq.

Neighborhood commercial uses (such as neighborhood grocery stores or bakeries), provided that:

Setbacks and height restrictions shall be in accordance with the requirements in C-1, Commercial District; and

Adequate off-street parking is available to accommodate the use of the facility.

Any other use or structure which would not cause an increased traffic flow, or disturb the peace of a residential area.

§ 13-145 Minimum Lot Size; Minimum Setbacks; Maximum Height Requirements.

Size: 2½ acres.

Setbacks: Setbacks are required as set forth in § 13-119 of this ordinance.

Maximum height requirement: 35 feet.

§ 13-146 Special Requirements.

Sight triangle as required in § 13-120K.

Signs. All signs, including temporary and political signs, shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition all as set forth in § 13-301 et seq.