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.
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Editor's Note: Former § 245-25, Permitted signs, was repealed 5-6-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-2. For current signs provisions, see § 245-115.
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.