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Title 18 — Zoning

Chapter 18.21 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Wheatland Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Wheatland

§ 18.21.010. Purpose of districts.

The purpose of the R-1 district is to provide areas where existing single-family dwellings may be protected and to encourage the development of new neighborhoods of single-family dwellings. The R-1 district is intended to accommodate groups of single-family homes together with the schools, parks, open spaces, and other public services required for a satisfactory family environment. The range of density classes indicated for the R-1 districts is intended to permit the implementation of the density ranges in Wheatland's comprehensive general plan, and to permit harmonious development of residential districts of different density characteristics. (Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991)

§ 18.21.020. Principal permitted use.

The principal permitted use in R-1 districts is single-family dwellings, not to exceed one per lot. (Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991)

§ 18.21.030. Permitted accessory uses.

Permitted accessory uses in R-1 districts are as follows:

  • A. Guestrooms for not more than two persons in any single-family dwelling;

  • B. Servants' quarters for household workers employed on the premises;

  • C. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Sections 18.60.010 and 18.60.020 ;

  • D. Guesthouses and servants' quarters;

E. Keeping of not more than four household pets on each lot. (Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991)

§ 18.21.040. Conditional uses.

Conditional uses in the R-1 districts are as follows:

  • A. Public buildings and uses, not including service centers, storage or repair yards, warehouses, and similar uses;

  • B. Model homes and temporary sales offices subject to the provisions of Section 18.60.180 ;

  • C. Group care, retarded.

  • (Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991)

§ 18.21.050. Height regulations.

No principal building shall exceed thirty feet in height and no accessory building shall exceed fifteen feet in height, except as provided in Section 18.60.110 .

(Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991)

§ 18.21.060. Area, lot width, and yards.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed except where increased for conditional uses, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.60 .

Minimum area is measured in square feet. Depth, width and setbacks are measured in linear feet:

SINGLE STORY
Zoning
District		 Min.
Area		 Min.
Depth		 Min.
Width		 Max.
Ground
Coverage		 Setbacks
Min.
Front		 Min.
Side		 Min.
Street		 Min.
Total 2
Sides		 Min.
Rear
R-1 6,000* 60 60 40% 20 5 15 14** 15

  • Seven thousand square feet for corner lots.

  • ** Ten feet minimum for pre-existing lots with fifty feet or less front lot width.

TWO OR MORE STORIES
Zoning
District		 Min.
Area		 Min.
Depth		 Min.
Width		 Max.
Ground
Coverage		 Setbacks
Min.
Front		 Min.
Side		 Min.
Street		 Min.
Total 2
Sides		 Min.
Rear
R-1 6,000* 60 60 40% 20 7 15 14** 15

  • Seven thousand square feet for corner lots.

  • ** Ten feet minimum for pre-existing lots with fifty feet or less front lot width.

(Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991; Ord. 354 § 2, 1995; Ord. 378 § 3, 2000)

§ 18.21.070. Off-street parking.

Off-street parking is required for all uses, as provided in Chapter 18.63 . (Ord. 337 Exh. A, 1991)

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▸ Contents — Wheatland Zoning Code
Wheatland Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.03 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 18.06 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 18.09 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
    4. Chapter 18.12 — ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
    5. Chapter 18.15 — A-E AGRICULTURE-EXCLUSIVE ZONE
    6. Chapter 18.18 — RE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 18.21 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 18.24 — R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 18.27 — R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL-LIMIT DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 18.30 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 18.33 — C-2 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 18.36 — C-3 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 18.39 — M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 18.42 — M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 18.45 — F-W FLOODWAY DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 18.48 — F-P FLOODPLAIN COMBINING DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 18.51 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    18. Chapter 18.54 — A AGRICULTURE COMBINING DISTRICTREGULATIONS
    19. Chapter 18.55 — EMERGENCY SHELTER COMBINING DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 18.57 — IND-PK INDUSTRIAL PARK COMBINING DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 18.60 — REGULATION OF SPECIFIC USES
    22. Chapter 18.61 — CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
    23. Chapter 18.63 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    24. Chapter 18.64 — BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE C…
    25. Chapter 18.67 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
    26. Chapter 18.70 — NONCONFORMING USES
    27. Chapter 18.73 — VARIANCES
    28. Chapter 18.76 — USE PERMITS
    29. Chapter 18.77 — DENSITY BONUS
    30. Chapter 18.78 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS
    31. Chapter 18.79 — ADMINISTRATION
    32. Chapter 18.82 — APPEALS
    33. Chapter 18.85 — AMENDMENTS
    34. Chapter 18.88 — ENFORCEMENT

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