Division 7 — R-1D OR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN ZONE

The R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone should be applied to areas generally developed in the late 1800's and early 1900's that are adjacent to the central business district.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.010, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

The R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone is intended to provide for the preservation and rehabilitation of architecturally and historically valuable structures and neighborhoods by assuring adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling, minimize traffic and parking congestion, and reduce hazards from encroachment of industry and commercial activity. The zone also allows the continued use of multiple-family dwellings that lawfully existed at the time the property is rezoned to R-1D.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.020, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

The following uses are permitted in a R-1D or multiple-family residential downtown zone:

(1)

Single-family dwelling, provided that there is not more than one (1) principal residential structure on a lot.

(2)

Two-family dwelling, provided that there is not more than one (1) principal residential structure on a lot.

(3)

Family daycare home.

(4)

Residential care facility, small family home.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.030, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81; Ord. No. 2306, § I, 4-21-20)

In addition to the activities authorized by section 29.40.725, the activities listed in the table in section 29.20.185 are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.040, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

The minimum lot area for a lot in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Five thousand (5,000) square feet for single-family dwellings.

(2)

Eight thousand (8,000) square feet for two-family dwellings.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.050, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

Minimum front, side and rear yards in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone shall be as follows:

(1)

Front .....15 feet

(2)

Rear .....20 feet

(3)

Side .....5 feet

(4)

Side abutting street .....10 feet

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.060, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

The maximum height of any building in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone is thirty (30) feet.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.070, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81)

(a)

Architecture and site approval is required for new construction of a two-family dwelling, conversion of a single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling, and additions to any two-family dwelling and to any nonconforming multifamily dwelling in a R-1D or single-family residential downtown zone.

(b)

All new structures, additions and remodelings proposed to be constructed in the R-1D zone shall be designed so as to architecturally harmonize with the surrounding structures. The factors to be considered when reviewing the design of such proposed structures include:

(1)

The height in relation to adjacent structures;

(2)

Building materials;

(3)

Colors;

(4)

Appearance of building facade facing the street in terms of its resemblance to a single-family dwelling;

(5)

The inclusion of architectural features such as bay windows and front porches to permit compatibility of design with other structures in the immediate neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 1316, § 4.34.080, 6-7-76; Ord. No. 1493, 3-17-81; Ord. No. 1547, 8-16-82)

Secs. 29.40.755—29.40.825. - Reserved.