Chapter 18.21 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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:

• Seven thousand square feet for corner lots.

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

• 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)

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