Chapter 17.12 — R-1—SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

This district is intended as an area for single-family homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory buildings upon any one building site.

The following regulations shall apply in all “R-1” districts and shall be subject to the provisions of Chapters 17.48 through 17.52 .

(Ord. 354 § 4.22.1, 1973; Ord. 475 § 2, 1985)

• (a) Single-family dwellings one per building site.

• (b) Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, in conformance with the standards of Chapter 17.47 .

• (c) Home occupation permits, subject to an administrative hearing and pursuant to Chapter 17.77 .

• (d) Second units and two-unit developments, in conformance with the standards in Chapter 17.80 ; provided, that this use shall be prohibited if the finding of a specific, adverse impact is made in accordance with Section 17.80.020(d) .

(Ord. 354 § 4.22.2, 1973; Ord. 641 § 6, 2003; Ord. 676 § 1 Exh. B, 2008; Ord. 796 § 5, 2020; Ord. 808 § 22, 2022)

Uses permitted subject to use permits shall be the following:

• (1) Churches, public and parochial schools, parks, playgrounds and public buildings and uses. Electrical substations including microwave facilities incorporated as a part of a public utility installation not including corporation or service yards. Notwithstanding the previous two sentences, these uses are not permitted on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split;

• (2) Condominiums and similar type developments when requirements o Chapter 17.49 are met; provided, that second units and two-unit developments may not be made into condominiums and condominiums are not permitted on parcels resulting from an urban lot split;

• (3) Accessory buildings used as guest rooms, providing no cooking facility is installed or maintained;

• (4) Foster homes;

• (5) Public or private parking lots for automobiles when contiguous to any C, H-C, F-S, or M districts, and when fenced and landscaped to the approval of the planning commission; provided, that this use is not permitted on a parcel that was created by an urban lot split.

• (Ord. 354 § 4.22.3, 1973; Ord. 461 § 2(a), 1984; Ord. 641 § 7, 2003; Ord. 676 § 1 Exh. B, 2008; Ord. 808 § 23, 2022)

The following shall be permitted:

• (1) Accessory buildings, only if constructed simultaneously with or subsequent to the main building on the same lot;

• (2) Accessory uses which are normally incidental to single family residences. This is not to be construed as permitting any commercial uses;

• (3) One temporary sign not over six square feet in area and pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the property by which the sign is located, name and address plate.

• (Ord. 354 § 4.22.4, 1973)

The main building shall not be more than two stories and shall not exceed thirty feet in height. Accessory buildings shall not exceed fourteen feet in height. (Ord. 354 § 4.22.5, 1973; Ord. 429 § 1, 1980)

Unless optional design standards are used as set out in Section 17.12.110 , and with the exception of parcels created by an urban lot split:

• (1) Minimum building site shall be six thousand square feet of lot for residential uses. Churches and other public uses, twenty thousand square feet;

• (2) Minimum lot width shall be sixty feet for residential uses. Churches and other public uses, one hundred feet;

(3) Minimum lot depth shall be ninety feet. (Ord. 354 § 4.22.6, 1973; Ord. 808 § 24, 2022)

The maximum coverage of a lot by all structures shall not exceed forty percent of the lot area; provided that any covered patio structure which is used solely for general open use shall not be

counted as a structure in ascertaining coverage. Nor shall swimming pools be counted. And further provided, that patios and swimming pools shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side or rear property line, and fifty feet from the front property line unless a use permit is obtained approving a lesser setback. Coverage of the rear yard, by covered patio or any structure, shall not exceed thirty percent of the required rear yard.

(Ord. 354 § 4.22.7, 1973)

Unless otherwise required in Chapters 17.48 — 17.52 establishing plan lines, or unless optional design standards have been used as set out in Section 17.12.110 , the following requirements shall apply:

• (1) Front Yard. Each lot in the R-1 district shall have a front yard extending (except for access drives and walks) across the full width of the subject property of a depth of not less than twenty feet; provided, however, that the planning commission may require staggering of setbacks, with a variation of three feet from setback lines. In no case shall a setback of less than seventeen feet be allowed, except on cul-de-sacs, where the planning commission may approve a setback of fifteen feet as a part of a total development plan. Except for access driveways, walks, fences, and minor ornamental structures, there shall be no structures located in the required side yards abutting a street. No boat or trailer shall be kept in said required front or side yard; nor shall it be permitted to dismantle, repair or keep any disabled vehicles in this front or side yard or driveway; nor shall storage of any material be permitted.

• (2) Side Yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot, extending from the front yard to the rear yard, of not less than six feet on an interior lot line. A corner lot bordering on a key lot shall have a side yard abutting the street of not less than ten feet.

• (3) Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard extending across the full width of the lot of not less than ten feet. Accessory buildings, including garages and carports, are permitted in the rear yard, but not within ten feet of the rear property line.

• (Ord. 354 § 4.22.8, 1973; Ord. 546 § 1, 1991)

Fence, wall and hedge height standards:

• (1) Located on Front or Street Side Property Line, Within Front Yard Setback, or Within Street Side Yard Setback.

  • (i) Without Fence Permit. Maximum of three feet in height above the existing elevation of the surface of the ground at such point.

  • (ii) With Fence Permit. Maximum of four feet in height above the existing elevation of the surface of the ground at such point.

• (2) Located Within the Vision Clearance Area. Maximum of three feet in height.

• (3) Located Within Three Feet of a Fire Hydrant or Utility Poles Located in the Right-of-Way. Maximum of three feet in height.

• (4) Located Within a Rear or Interior Side Yard. Maximum of seven feet in height.

• (5) The minimum spacing for concrete or masonry columns is eight feet on center. The height of concrete or masonry columns between fence panels may extend one foot above the allowable

fence height. Columns exceeding three feet in height are prohibited within the vision clearance area.

(Ord. 354 § 4.22.9, 1973; Ord. 781 § 4, 2020)

When a lot abuts upon an alley, garages having vehicular access from the alley shall be located not less than thirty feet from the opposite side of such abutting alley. (Ord. 354 § 4.22.10, 1973)

When a development has been approved by the planning commission under the optional design and improvement standards of the subdivision title, then such approved building sites, coverage and yards under such plan shall be considered as the requirements of this title. (Ord. 354 § 4.22.11, 1973)

The provisions of Chapter 17.52 shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.

The parking space shall be improved as set forth in said chapter. (Ord. 354 § 4.22.12, 1973)