[Amended 9-3-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-18]
A. Purpose. The R-1 District is intended to provide low-density
development potential with concentration on good land management,
harmony with the physical environment and a variety of housing options.
It is also intended to encourage conservation of open land and assure
both the continuing beauty and agricultural potential of areas located
at the periphery of the community. The maximum gross residential density
permitted in the R-1 District is one dwelling per unit acre.
B. Uses permitted in the R-1 District. No building or
structure may be erected or used and no land may be used or occupied
except for one or more of the following principal uses:
(2) Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, public and private
recreational uses and cemeteries.
(3) Nature study preserves and reservations.
(4) Schools, churches and other public buildings and those
accessory uses commonly associated with them.
C. Special exceptions in the R-1 District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provisions of Article
VIII, §
112-62:
(10)
Private parks and recreational facilities.
(11)
Nonresident professional offices [§
112-62F(24)].
[Added 7-7-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-12]
D. Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
R-1 District.
(1) Maximum density. A maximum of one dwelling unit per
gross developable acre shall be permitted.
(2) Lot area, lot width and setback requirements.
(a)
Minimum lot area: 18,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 24,000
square feet.
(b)
Average lot area: 24,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 24,000
square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(d)
Front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Side yard setback: 12 feet.
(f)
Rear yard setback: 40 feet.
[Added 12-2-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-27]
A. Purpose. The Conservation District is intended to
provide a very low-density development potential only for those areas
where, due to natural geographic factors, or sensitive environmental
areas (including watershed and subwatershed areas for existing or
proposed reservoirs) it is considered desirable to conserve open spaces,
protect water supply sources, and protect woodland areas, wildlife
and other natural resources. This district may include extensive steeply
sloped areas, stream valleys, watershed areas, water supply sources,
and wooded areas adjacent thereto. The maximum gross residential density
permitted in the Conservation District is one dwelling unit for every
three acres.
B. Uses permitted in the Conservation District. No building
or structure may be erected or used and no land may be used or occupied
except for one or more of the following principal uses:
(2) Agricultural, subject to any limitations on distance
for keeping, feeding or caring for farm animals that may be imposed
where adjacent to residential, commercial or industrial zoned land.
(3) Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, public and private
recreational uses and cemeteries.
(4) Water supply works, flood control or watershed protection
works, and fish and game hatcheries.
(5) Nature study preserves and reservations.
C. Special exceptions in the Conservation District. The Board of Appeals may authorize the following principal uses as special exceptions in accordance with the provision of Article
VIII, §
112-62:
(8) Private parks and recreational facilities.
D. Density, lot area and setback requirements of the
Conservation District:
(1) Maximum density. A maximum of one dwelling unit for
every three gross developable acres shall be permitted.
(2) Lot area, lot width and setback requirements.
(a)
Minimum lot area: 28,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 40,000
square feet.
(b)
Average lot area: 40,000 square feet. No more
than 25% of the lots within a development may be less than 40,000
square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(d)
Front yard setback: 50 feet.
(e)
Side yard setback: 12 feet.
(f)
Rear yard setback: 40 feet.
No building shall exceed 35 feet in height,
unless each side yard is increased over the required minimum by one
foot for every foot of additional height above 35 feet. In no case
shall the building height exceed 50 feet.
[Amended 3-3-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-5]
A. Permit required. A permit shall be obtained prior
to the construction of a fence in residential zones.
B. Front yard area regulations. Fences up to 42 inches
in height are permitted in front yard areas on the front lot line
and side lot lines, but shall not be closer than 12 inches to any
existing or planned sidewalk location. Fences shall be designed to
permit visibility through the fence and shall be no more than 50%
opaque.
C. Side and rear yard area regulations. In side and rear
yard areas, fences my be located on the side and rear lot lines. The
fence material shall be no more than six feet in height and may be
100% opaque to provide for privacy. Installed, the fence shall not
exceed six feet six inches in height.
D. Setback from driveways. Fences shall be no closer
than five feet to the edge of pavement of a driveway.
E. Homeowners' association. It is the homeowner's responsibility
to have his or her fence approved by his or her homeowners' association
where applicable. A permit from the Town does not negate a homeowners'
association's covenants and/or restrictions.
Whenever any use, except single-family detached dwellings, is to be constructed, whether for sale, lease, rent or other purpose, a site plan of the entire development must be submitted to the Planning Commission and approved by them. Said site plan shall show all building locations on the site, streets, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, landscaping, on-site provisions for water sewerage facilities, provisions for storm drainage and open space, recreation area, and streetlighting, all showing relationship to adjacent development. The site plan shall conform to all specifications and requirements of the district and of Article
VI, Design Standards, and Article
VII, Improvements, of Chapter
98, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Approval.
A. Site plan format. All site plans shall comply with the platting requirements of a preliminary subdivision plat, Appendix E of Chapter
98, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Approval.
B. Site plan fee.
(1) The following fee shall be paid by the developer for
site plan review (includes sketch, preliminary, final and/or revised)
when submitted to the Planning Commission.
(a)
Five acres or less: $500.
(c)
Fifty or more acres: $1,500.
(2) The fee is payable at the time of submission. Charges
will include the cost of review by the Town's employees and consultants.
At the conclusion of the review process, if total charges are less
than the fee imposed, a refund will be given to the developer, and
if greater, the developer will be billed for the difference. Fifteen
percent will be added to the total charges for the Town's cost of
administration and overhead. The rates for charges shall be established
from time to time by resolution of the Town Council. Charges will
be billed monthly if in excess of the fee imposed as set forth above.
If any charges are not paid within 60 days of billing, the Town will
withhold further review, approvals and/or issuance of any required
permits until paid in full together with interest at the rate of 1%
per month or fraction thereof from the date of billing to the date
of payment.