Chapter 17.24 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE — Holtville Zoning Code

§ 17.24.010. Intent. ¶

The R-1 single-family residential zone is intended to provide for the development of low density single-family homes on small lots and the protection of these homes from incompatible uses. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)

§ 17.24.020. Permitted uses. ¶

Permitted uses allowed in the R-1 zone are set forth in Table 17.24-1. (Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)

§ 17.24.030. Conditional uses. ¶

Conditional uses allowed in the R-1 zone, subject to the regulations of a conditional use permit, are set forth in Table 17.24-1.

Table 17.24-1 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Permitted and Conditional Uses	Table 17.24-1 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Permitted and Conditional Uses	Table 17.24-1 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Permitted and Conditional Uses
Uses	Permitted Use 1	Conditional Use 2
Accessory buildings and structures including auto-mobile garages and carports	✓
Animals in accordance with Chapter7.12HMC and usual household pets	✓
Home occupations as provided in Chapter17.46 HMC	✓
Private greenhouses and horticultural collections, fower and vegetable gardens	✓
Single-family detached residential dwellings including mobile homes	✓
Residential care homes serving up to six clients, includes foster family homes and small family homes for nonmedical assisted group care	✓
Churches, convents, monasteries, and other religious institutions		✓
Day nurseries and nursery schools		✓
Educational institutions		✓
Flag poles, radio towers, masts or aerials in excess of 35 feet above the ground		✓
Public libraries and museums		✓
Public parks and recreational facilities		✓
Public utility and public service facilities		✓

Notes:

1 Similar uses shall be permitted subject to a recommendation by the planning commission and adoption by the city council.

2 These uses shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)

§ 17.24.040. Minimum property development standards. ¶

The property development standards set forth in Table 17.24-2 shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-1 zone, except that any lot shown on an official subdivision map duly approved and recorded, or any lot for which a bona fide deed has been duly recorded prior to November 15, 1977, may be used as a building site as provided in HMC § 17.10.060 .

Table 17.24-2 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Minimum Property Development Standards	Table 17.24-2 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Minimum Property Development Standards
Development Standards	R-1 Single-Family Zone
Minimum lot area	6,000 square feet
Maximum density	1 dwelling unit/6,000 square feet of lot area
Maximum lot coverage	50 percent
Maximum building height	35 feet or two stories, whichever is less
Table 17.24-2 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Minimum Property Development Standards	Table 17.24-2 R-1 Single-Family Zone – Minimum Property Development Standards
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Development Standards	R-1 Single-Family Zone
Minimum distance between buildings	10 feet
Minimum lot width	50 feet
Minimum lot depth	100 feet
Minimum front yard requirements	20 feet
Minimum side yard requirements	5 feet for interior side and 10 feet for side adjacent to street; 5 feet for side adjacent to alley
Minimum rear yard requirements	20 feet

(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 456 § 1, 2007; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)

§ 17.24.050. Mobile home construction and design standards. ¶

A. A mobile home shall be placed on a permanent foundation system constructed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code adopted by the city.
B. A mobile home shall be constructed in accordance with the National Mobile Home Association Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, or successive regulations, and shall not have been altered without approval of the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
C. Mobile home dimensions shall not be less than 20 feet in length and 20 feet in width.
D. Exterior siding shall be of wood, stucco, masonry, or other approved materials with the same qualities and appearances as approved by the city planning commission, whose decision shall be final, and the siding shall extend to the ground level or to a solid masonry wall which extends to ground level.
E. Roof eaves shall extend at least 16 inches from the side of the mobile home.
F. The above construction and design standards are in addition to the requirements outlined in the Uniform Building Codes for the construction of single-family dwellings.
(Ord. 441 § 1, 2000; Ord. 472 § 3, 2010)