Chapter 18.14 — R-1 DISTRICT—SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

The R-1 district is intended to provide for the development of single-family residential homes at urban standards on lots not less than five thousand square feet in area, not more than one dwelling unit permitted

on any lot. All regulations for this district are deemed to be necessary for the protection of the quality of the residential environment and for the securing of the health, safety and general welfare of the residents.

(Ord. 84-08 §3, 1984: Ord. 68-128 §5-214(part), 1968).

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 district, plus such other uses as the commission may deem to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in Sections 18.14.080 through 18.14.160:

A.

One-family dwelling units, not more than one dwelling per lot;

B.

Garages and carports;

C.

Accessory buildings, limited to one per lot and a maximum floor area of one hundred twenty square feet;

D.

Home occupations, the provisions of Section 18.04.270, "home occupations" shall apply;

E.

Signs, subject to the provisions of Section 18.14.160;

F.

House trailer parking, subject to the provisions of Section 18.20.150;

G.

Second dwelling units, if constructed on or before June 23, 1983, provided that the second dwelling unit conforms with the requirements of Section 18.14.168.

(Ord. 85-16 §1, 1985; Ord. 85-03 §1(A), 1985: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.1, 1968).

The following uses shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the commission:

A.

Day nurseries, for no more than four children;

B.

Microwave relay structures;

C.

Public parks and playgrounds;

D.

Public schools;

E.

Temporary construction materials storage yards, in the tract being developed;

F.

Temporary tract offices and model homes, in the tract being developed;

G.

Water pump stations.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.2, 1968).

Under certain conditions and restrictions uses will be permitted. The following uses shall be permitted subject to conditional use permit as provided for in Section 18.32.040:

A.

Churches and parochial schools;

B.

Country clubs and golf courses;

C.

Nursery schools or child care nurseries, caring for five but not more than ten children;

D.

Off-site subdivision signs, subject to conditions of Section 18.14.060;

E.

Private schools;

F.

Public libraries;

G.

Utility distribution substations, other than a water pumping station;

H.

Communication equipment buildings;

I.

Second dwellings, if constructed after June 23, 1983, provided that the second dwelling unit conforms with the requirements of Section 18.14.168;

J.

Funeral homes.

(Ord. 95-01(part), 1995; Ord. 85-16 §2, 1985; Ord. 83-07 §2, 1983; Ord. 68-128 §5-214.3, 1968).

Mobilehomes are permitted, not more than one dwelling per lot, subject to the development standards for the district.

(Ord. 2(part), 1983).

The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-1 district:

A.

Multiple residential uses, except as permitted under the "second dwelling" provisions of this chapter;

B.

Commercial uses;

C.

Industrial uses;

D.

Poultry and rabbit raising;

E.

Agricultural uses not specifically listed as permitted;

F.

Advertising structures;

G.

Adult uses.

(Ord. 85-19 §4, 1985; Ord. 683-07 §3, 1983; Ord. 68-128 §5-214.4, 1968).

The property development standards in Sections 18.14.060 through 18.14.170 shall apply to all land and structures in the R-1 district.

(Ord. 83-06 §2(part), 1983).

Each lot shall have a minimum area of five thousand square feet. Where a lot or parcel of land was of record under separate ownership as of May 4, 1968, such lot may be used for or occupied by any use permitted in this district, irrespective of the lot area.

(Ord. 84-08 §1, 1984: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(A), 1968).

All lots created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall comply

with the following minimum standards, and lots now existing may not be reduced below the standards.

A.

Width.

Interior lots shall have a minimum width of fifty feet.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of fifty-five feet.

Reverse corner lots shall have a minimum width of sixty feet.

Curve lots and cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum street frontage width of forty feet.

B.

Depth. No requirement.

(Ord. 84-09 §1, 1984: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(B), 1968).

One-family dwellings, not more than one dwelling per lot; except that second dwellings when approved in accordance with provisions of this chapter shall be permitted on each lot.

(Ord. 83-07 §4, 1983: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(C), 1968).

A.

No main building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than two stories, not to exceed twenty-five feet.

B.

No garage or carport erected in this district shall have a height greater than one story, not to exceed twelve feet, to plate height.

C.

No accessory building erected in this district shall have a height greater than seven feet.

D.

Exceptions: All buildings designed or erected after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section and existing buildings which may be reconstructed, altered, moved or enlarged, shall comply with the height regulations of the district in which they may be located, with the following exceptions:

Roof structures, for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building; and fire or parapet walks, skylights, towers, church steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, silos, water tanks, or wireless masts or similar structures, when approved by the commission, may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed, provided that the same may be safely erected and maintained at such height in view of the surrounding conditions and circumstances. No roof structures, or any spaces about the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional living or floor space.

(Ord. 85-03 §1(B), 1985: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(D), 1968).

A.

Schedule. (For placement of typical features on average lot, see diagram on file at city hall.)

MAIN BUILDING ACCESSORY BUILDING GARAGE AND CARPORT

A - FRONT YARD A - FRONT YARD A - FRONT YARD

1A NORMAL 20 1. NORMAL 20 1. NORMAL 20 FEET FEET FEET

1B REQUIRING SITE PLAN 50 REVIEW AT FEET

2. CUL-DE-SAC LOTS 20 2. CUL-DE-SAC LOTS 20 2. CUL-DE-SAC LOTS 20 FEET FEET FEET

3. CURVED LOTS 20 3. CURVED LOTS 20 3. CURVED LOTS 20 FEET FEET FEET

4. MIN. FOR PARTIALLY 20 4. MIN. FOR PARTIALLY 20 4. MIN. FOR PARTIALLY 20 BUILT UP BLOCKS. FEET BUILT UP BLOCKS. FEET BUILT UP BLOCKS. FEET

5. VARIATION ALLOWED 5 5. VARIATION ALLOWED 5 5. VARIATION ALLOWED 5 FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FEET FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FEET FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FEET UNIT PLAN. UNIT PLAN. UNIT PLAN.

B - SIDE YARD B - SIDE YARD B - SIDE YARD

1. NORMAL 5 1A WHEN LESS THAN 85 5 1A WHEN LESS THAN 85 5 FEET FT. FROM FRONT FEET FT. FROM FRONT FEET PROPERTY LINE. PROPERTY LINE. 1B WHEN 85 FEET OR NONE 1B WHEN 85 FEET OR NONE MORE FROM FRONT MORE FROM FRONT PROPERTY LINE. PROPERTY LINE.

2. CORNER LOTS 10 2. CORNER LOT WHEN 10 2. CORNER LOT WHEN 10 FEET ABUTTING A STREET. FEET ABUTTING A STREET. FEET

3. REVERSE CORNER 15 3. REVERSE CORNER 15 3. REVERSE CORNER 20 LOTS FEET LOTS FEET LOTS WHEN FEET ABUTTING A STREET.

4. FROM OPPOSITE SIDE 30 4. FROM OPPOSITE SIDE 25 4. FROM OPPOSITE SIDEOF 25 OF ALLEY, WHEN FEET OF ALLEY WHEN FEET ALLEY, WHEN OPENING IS ON LINE ABUTTING ALLEY. OPENING IS ON ALLEY ALLEY 5 FOOT MIN. FROM - 5 FOOT MIN. FROM PROPERTY PROPERTY LINE. LINE.

C - REAR YARD C - REAR YARD C - REAR YARD

1A NORMAL 20 1. WHEN NOT ABUTTING NONE 1. WHEN NOT ABUTTING NONE FEET ON ALLEY OR ON ALLEY OR EASEMENT. EASEMENT.

2. REVERSE CORNER 5 2. REVERSE CORNER 5
LOT, ABUTTING FEET LOT, ABUTTING FEET
STREET AND ACCESS STREET AND ACCESS
ON STREET. ON STREET.

3. FROM OPPOSITE SIDE 25 3. FROM OPPOSITE SIDE 25
OF ALLEY WHEN FEET OF ALLEY WHEN FEET
OPENING IS ON ALLEY5 FT. OPENING IS ON ALLEY
MINIMUM FROM 5 FT. MINIMUM FROM
PROPERTY LINE.

B.

Exceptions: Permitted projections into required yards. Belt courses, cornices, eaves, sills, fireplace chimneys and other similar architectural features may extend or project into a required side yard not more than five inches for each one foot of the width of such required side yard and may extend or project into a front or rear yard not more than thirty inches.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(E), 1968).

The minimum space between a main building and an accessory building shall be six feet. If attached by a breezeway roof, the space between the two structures shall be considered as an outer court. If an accessory building is used for a garage where vehicular access to the garage faces any main building the garage shall be twenty-five feet from any main building.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(F), 1968).

The maximum lot coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed thirty percent of the total lot area, except that the city administrator is authorized to allow on a case-by-case basis, without the necessity of hearing thereon, that the maximum lot coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed forty percent of the total lot area.

(Ord. 91-02 §1, 1991: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(G), 1968).

A.

Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard

_____

Interior lot 3 feet 5 feet 3 feet

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Reversed 3 feet Street side 3 feet 3 feet
corner

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B.

Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (A) of this section, fences limited to three feet in height may extend to four feet in height, if they comply with city standard drawings st.-1a, 1b or st.-2.

C.

Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (A) of this section, for buildings designated as church or parochial school use under Section 18.14.040 of this code, perimeter fences may extend to six feet in height if constructed of wrought iron or other similar material, subject to city staff review and approval. The standards of Section 18.04.206 shall apply.

D.

Fences, over six feet in height for enclosing game area shall be located within the rear half of the lot, shall be constructed of wire mesh which will admit at least ninety percent of light. Such fences shall be permitted in the required side or rear yard subject to commission review and approval.

E.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by fencing or walls at least six feet in height, the enclosure shall be equipped with self-latching gates doors, the latching being located not less than four feet above the ground. All light for pools shall be hooded so the light will not shine on the abutting properties. All fencing must be in place and approved by the city before water is run into the pool.

F.

Setback requirements for swimming pools:

Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard

5 feet inside of the required front (1) 5 feet inside of the required 8 feet from rear lot line setback line side setback line when abutting a side street

(2) 5 feet inside of the interior side lot line

(Ord. 88-05 §1, 1988; Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(H), 1968).

(Ord. No. 2007-02, § 1, 10-17-2007; Ord. No. 2016-04, § 1, 10-5-2016)

The following provisions shall apply, subject to the general conditions of Section 18.32.140:

A.

For residential uses: There shall be at least two garage covered spaces for every dwelling unit. These spaces shall be on the same lot.

B.

Each covered space shall have a minimum of twenty feet in width, twenty feet in length. Space shall be clear of obstructions.

C.

Every single-family dwelling hereafter erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, shall be provided with the minimum parking space and facility as required by the provisions of this chapter, which parking space shall be continuously available and maintained, with access suitable for vehicles to and from a public street or alley.

D.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to require the provisions of additional parking space or facility in the case of reconstruction or structural alterations of any building, provided such building was in existence at the time the ordinance codified in this title was adopted.

Any reconstruction permitted under this provision must be completed within one year following the remodel of such existing building, or within six months after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title, whichever is the latest.

(Ord. 94-11 §1, 1995: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(I), 1968).

A.

There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street or alley to off-street parking facilities on the property requiring off-street parking.

B.

There shall be pedestrian access from a dedicated and improved street to property used for residential purposes.

C.

There shall be no vehicular access to residential property from major and secondary highways or county roads as shown on the general plan, excepting in cases where lots were of record on May 4, 1968, or where such access cannot be provided by way of an alley or service road. There shall be an adequate paved turning area on lots facing on and having access to major and secondary highways or county roads to permit motor vehicles to head into the street.

D.

If vehicular access is by way of a driveway parallel to the side lot line, the accessway shall be ten feet wide, beginning from the street or alley to the building site.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(J), 1968).

Unlighted signs and other commercial advertising shall be permitted in this district only as herein provided.

A.

Name plates shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

Name plates shall not exceed two square feet in area.

Name plates shall display only the:

a.

Name of the premises upon which it is displayed;

b.

Name of the owner or lessee of the premises;

c.

Address of the premises; and

d.

Nature of the home occupation engaged in on the premises.

B.

"For rent" and "for sale" signs shall be permitted. Not more than two such signs, not exceeding a total of six square feet in area, shall be permitted on any lot or parcel.

C.

Subdivision Signs—On-site.

Temporary real estate signs advertising real property which has been subdivided for purposes of sale or lease shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions:

a.

The construction of any sign shall be in strict compliance with the provisions of this title and all other laws of the city.

b.

The sign shall remain only as long as some portion of the property advertised for sale remains unsold, or for a period of two years, whichever period is shorter.

c.

The signs shall be located on the premises which they advertise.

d.

No sign shall exceed one hundred square feet in area.

Indentification signs containing the tract name are permitted provided there shall be not more than one sign for each three lots. Said signs shall not exceed four square feet.

Signs are permitted on the same lot with a model home provided they do not exceed four in number and ten square feet each in area. Said signs shall be removed after the developer concludes the initial sale of the lots or homes to their initial owners.

D.

Subdivision Signs—Off-Site—Temporary Real Estate Directional Signs. Temporary real estate directional signs, subject to conditional use permit, directing prospective purchasers to a subdivision having lots or houses for sale, may be erected and maintained provided the signs do not created hazardous traffic conditions. Such signs shall be subject to the following standards:

The signs shall advertise only the name of the tract, simple directions to its location, and slogan, if any.

The sign shall not exceed eighty square feet in area.

The sign shall be set back not less than eight feet from the front property line.

The sign shall not exceed fourteen feet in height.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(K), 1968).

Mobilehomes shall, at a minimum, conform to the following standards:

A.

The mobilehome must be placed on a solid concrete or masonry foundation.

B.

Exterior siding materials shall extend to the ground.

C.

The minimum roof overhang on a mobilehome shall be twelve inches.

D.

Metal siding or roofing shall be permitted subject to the approval of minor variance.

Except as the standards contained herein conflict with other development standards, the development standards of this chapter shall also apply to mobilehomes.

(Ord. 83-06 §2(part), 1983).

Second dwelling units may be permitted subject to the following standards:

A.

An occupied dwelling unit shall exist on the lot before a second dwelling unit may be authorized. However, the primary dwelling unit need not be the original structure on the lot.

B.

The second dwelling unit may be either attached to or detached from the primary dwelling unit.

C.

The second dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance and contain separate kitchen and bathroom facilities.

D.

The second unit shall not cause excessive noise, traffic congestion, parking congestion or overloading of public facilities and shall be subject to all laws relating to health, safety and sanitation.

E.

Mobile homes may be used as second dwelling units, subject to the architectural standards described in

F.

The owner or owners of a second dwelling unit shall pay the municipal water, sewer and solid waste collection fees for dwelling units.

G.

The primary and second dwelling units shall not be used as dormitories, temporary or permanent farm labor camps, fraternity or sorority houses, or boarding or rooming houses, nor shall either dwelling unit be occupied by more than five adults.

H.

There shall be a minimum of three off-street parking spaces on each lot on which a second dwelling unit is located.

I.

The second dwelling unit, if constructed after June 23, 1983, shall not exceed seventy-five percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling unit, shall comply with all property development standards of the R-1 district, and shall be compatible in terms of design, height, colors, building materials and landscaping with the appearance of the primary unit.

J.

The second dwelling unit, if constructed on or before June 23, 1983, shall be considered a permitted use as provided in subsection F of Section 18.14.020, if the dwelling unit complies with all applicable standards of this section and the owner or owners declare the existence of the dwelling unit on a form provided by the city administrator within ninety days of the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives.

A second dwelling unit that is subject to the provisions of this subsection and for which a declaration as required by this subsection has not been completed within the time provided or does not comply with the standards of this section shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.44, Nonconforming Uses.

(Ord. 85-16 §3, 1985: Ord. 83-07 §5, 1983).

Not more than one main building and no mobilehome shall be placed on any lot in this district, until a site plan has been submitted to and approved by the commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.40.

(Ord. 83-07 §6, 1983: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.6, 1968).