[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:
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:
(1)
Home occupations [§ 112-62F(7)].
(2)
Nursery schools, child-care centers [§ 112-62F(10)].
(3)
Professional office [§ 112-62F(12)].
(4)
Public utility buildings [§ 112-62F(13)].
(5)
Accessory apartments [§ 112-62F(22)].
(6)
Veterinarian clinics [§ 112-62F(18)].
(7)
Churches, schools, libraries, and community centers [§ 112-62F(19)].
(8)
Fire and rescue stations [§ 112-62F(20)].
(9)
Elderly housing, detached and attached units [§ 112-62F(21)].
(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.








