[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 §36; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
A. 
This district is intended to provide for low population density residential development and 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 classification is area "C" on the area planning map.
B. 
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.
[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 §77; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
A. 
One detached, single-family dwelling on a tract of land of not less than five acres.
B. 
Publicly-owned open space, park or passive recreation areas.
[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 §78; 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 RL-1, Low Density Residential District:
A. 
Private garages provided that:
1. 
Such structures shall observe setback requirements, and
2. 
Such structures shall not encroach upon any utility, street, alley or drainage easement or right-of-way.
B. 
Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
C. 
Private greenhouses (not operated for commercial purposes).
D. 
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).
E. 
Carports.
F. 
Uses and structures clearly incidental and necessary to the permitted principal uses and structures in this district (including storage sheds and similar structures), those residents who carry on occupations from their homes who do not receive customers or products on a regular basis.
G. 
Satellite receiver dishes and/or antennas.
[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 §79; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
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.
A. 
Golf courses and country clubs.
B. 
Structures related to the operation of municipal, county, state or federal government operations (but not storage, construction, maintenance or repair yards or buildings).
C. 
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.
D. 
Churches or religious temples.
E. 
Child day-care centers provided that:
1. 
They are located in a single-family dwelling which is the permanent dwelling of the operator or are located within a multi-purpose building which is used for religious or educational purposes;
2. 
They are operated in a manner that will not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or adversely affect property values;
3. 
They are located on a tract of land encompassing five acres, with a minimum outdoor play area of 75 square feet per child, enclosed by a suitable fence;
4. 
They meet federal, state, county and town regulations and requirements as to safety, design, facilities and equipment; and
5. 
There is adequate off-street parking area to minimize the adverse effects of increased traffic on the surrounding residential environment.
F. 
Home based businesses such as beauty shops, tax services, insurance sales and offices and other like home based businesses, provided that:
1. 
The business is located on the residents' own property and operated by the residents thereof; and
2. 
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, as set forth in § 13-301 et seq.
G. 
Neighborhood commercial uses (such as neighborhood grocery stores or bakeries), provided that:
1. 
Setbacks and height restrictions shall be in accordance with the requirements in C-1, Commercial District; and
2. 
Adequate off-street parking is available to accommodate the use of the facility.
H. 
Any other use or structure which would not cause an increased traffic flow or disturb the peace of a residential area.
[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 §81; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]
A. 
Sight triangle as required in § 13-120K.
B. 
Signs. All signs shall be in total compliance with the provisions of § 13-301 et seq.