17.24.010

Chapter 17.24

R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

17.24.010 Purpose

17.24.020 Permitted Uses

17.24.030 Accessory Uses

17.24.040 Conditional Uses

17.24.050 Prohibited Uses

17.24.060 Height Regulations

17.24.070 Area and Yard Requirements

17.24.080 Additional Requirements

17.24.010 Purpose

A. The purpose of the R-1 single-family residential district is to accommodate single-family dwellings, together with schools, parks, open spaces and public services (including, but not limited to sewer and water services) required to provide a satisfactory family environment.

B. The range of density classes indicated for the R-1 districts are as follows:

1. R-1-9, with a lot area of nine thousand square feet;

3. R-1-6, with a lot area of six thousand square feet; (Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(A))

17.24.020 Permitted Uses

The following are permitted uses in the R-1 single-family residential district:

A. Single-family dwellings;

B. Day care family facilities. (Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(B))

17.24.030 Accessory Uses

The following are accessory uses in the R-1 single-family residential district:

A. Private garage with a capacity of not more than three vehicles;

B. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant or appropriate to a permitted use. (Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(C))

17.24.040 Conditional Uses

The following are conditional uses in the R-1 single-family residential district:

A. Home occupations;

B. Public and semipublic buildings such as, but not limited to, the following: churches and schools;

C. Temporary sales offices;

D. Day care center which cares for more than three children but less than ten children;

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17.24.040

E. Public use events;

F. Guest house without kitchen facilities. (Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(D))

17.24.050 Prohibited Uses

The following are prohibited uses in the R-1 single-family residential district:

A. Multiple-family dwellings;

B. Commercial uses not addressed as permitted under Section 17.24.020 or 17.24.040;

C. Industrial uses;

D. Mobile homes. (Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(E))

17.24.060 Height Regulations

The following height regulations apply to the R-1 single-family residential district:

A. No main building or structure shall exceed three stories or thirty-five feet;

B. No accessory building or structure shall exceed fifteen feet. (Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(F))

12.24.070 Area and Yard Requirements

The following table sets out area and yard requirements for the R-1 single-family residential district:

District Lot Lot (Avg.) Lot (Avg.) Minimum Yards

Classification Area Depth Width Front Side Rear

R-1-9 9,000 sq. ft. 100 feet 70 feet 20 feet 7 feet 10 feet

R-1-6 6,000 sq. ft. 90 feet 60 feet 20 feet 7 feet 10 feet

(Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12 (H))

17.24.080 Additional Requirements

The following additional requirements apply in the R-1 single-family residential district:

A. There shall be a minimum of not less than ten feet between a main building and a guest house.

B. All off-street parking requirements and regulations shall be as provided in Chapter 17.60 of this title. (Ord. 11-3-97B § 1 (part): Ord. 1-5-87A § 12(H))

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