The purpose of this district is to provide for
one-family dwelling developments or for two-family dwellings mixed
with single-family dwellings, together with those accessory uses as
may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings.
The district is located to include existing development of this character
and contains structures presently in single-family dwelling use which
may be appropriate for conversion to two-family dwelling units as
permitted in this district. Population density and height of buildings
are low enough to be compatible with adjoining areas of single-family
residential development.
A building or land shall be used only for the
following purposes:
A. Any use permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residential
District.
Any accessory use permitted in the R-1 Single-Family
Residential District.
Requirements for minimum lot area, yards, and
open space, and maximum height are contained in the Table of District
regulations at the end of this chapter.
Certain uses are permitted as conditional uses according to the regulations of Article
XVII of this chapter. In addition, two-family dwellings subject to the special regulations of §
245-114 shall be considered conditional uses.
The regulations contained in this article are
supplemented or modified by regulations contained in other sections
of this chapter, especially the following:
A. Article
II: Interpretations and Definitions.
B. Article
XVI: Supplementary Zone Regulations.
C. Article
XVII: Conditional Uses.
[Added 2-5-2007 by Ord. No. 2006-24]
All dwellings constructed or placed on a lot in this district
shall have a minimum square footage equal to the average of the square
footage for the seven residential dwellings (two on each side and
three across) from the lot in question. In the event any of the lots
on either side or across from the lot in question are vacant or are
not used residentially, the calculation shall use the next nearest
residential dwelling. The average of the square footage of the existing
dwellings shall be calculated by using the State Department of Assessment
and Taxation records for enclosed area square footage. A developer's
rights and responsibilities agreement may include a provision whereby
the Mayor and Council waive this provision.