§ 2. R-1 (residential one) zone.

The following regulations shall apply in the R-1 zone:

(a)

Intent. The R-1 zone provides for low density residential neighborhoods by prohibiting multifamily dwellings, commercial and industrial use of land, and any other uses which would interfere with the development or compatibility of single-family residential dwellings.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 zone:

(1)

One- and two-family dwellings, provided that for a two-family dwelling the lot size shall be a minimum of 150 feet deep with a minimum area of 25,000 square feet.

(2)

Noncommercial greenhouses.

(3)

Any form of horticulture or agriculture, except that no livestock or poultry shall be raised.

(4)

Guesthouse, provided that such shall be permitted only on a lot having an area of not less than 15,000 square feet, shall be permitted in a rear yard only, shall be not less than ten feet from any lot line, and not more than one such structure shall be permitted on any lot.

(5)

The following public and semipublic uses:

a.

Cemeteries.

b.

Public and private schools and municipal utilities.

c.

[Reserved.]

d.

Parks, playgrounds, and golf courses, except that commercial recreation facilities shall not be permitted.

(6)

Accessory buildings.

(7)

Static electrical transformer stations and gas regulator stations if essential for the service of the immediate area and subject to the following conditions:

a.

Such uses shall be enclosed with a woven wire or solid fence.

b.

Suitable landscaping is done.

c.

The storage of vehicles and/or equipment on the premises shall be prohibited except in an enclosed building.

(8)

Dish antennas. Radio, television, or other noncommercial communications antennas and/or receivers (ground and/or trailer mounted), subject to the following conditions:

a.

Such antennas may be constructed without limit to height except in airport glide zones.

b.

Antennas shall not be located in the required front yard setback area, nor in front of the dwelling unit regardless of the placement of the house on the lot.

c.

No antenna may be attached to the front of the house. If attached permanently to the back of the principal building or other accessory building, the antenna shall be considered as part of said building.

d.

Antennas, as defined in this section, shall be no closer than five feet from the nearest property line.

(c)

Conditional uses. The following permitted uses are allowed by administrative permit once it has been determined that the use will comply with the individual conditions as listed:

(1)

Home occupations as stated in article III, section 23 [the definition of "home occupation"], subject to the following conditions:

(a)

The profession shall be carried on wholly within the principal building or provide a service that occurs at a client's location.

(b)

No more than one person shall be employed.

(c)

There shall be no change to the exterior of the building, and a new entrance to serve the home occupation is prohibited, unless required by a state licensing agency.

(d)

There shall be no exterior display or storage of material that would alter the residential character of the principal building.

(e)

No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare shall be produced.

(f)

The profession shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit.

(g)

No signs may be installed.

(2)

Nursery schools, day care centers or kindergartens. Subject to the following conditions:

(a)

At lest [least] 100 square feet of play area is provided for each child.

(b)

The outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence having a minimum height of four feet.

(c)

The principal building and yard area shall meet all district requirements.

(d)

A maximum of 20 children may be cared for at any one time.

(e)

Only one unlighted sign not over six square feet in area may be used to identify the location.

(f)

Facilities must be approved by applicable state and/or federal agencies having authority.

(d)

Special exceptions. The following uses are permitted, subject to approval by the zoning board of appeals.

(1)

Nursery schools, day care centers, and kindergartens. (subject to the listed conditions)

(2)

Churches, provided that they are not closer than 50 feet to any property line with required off-street parking separated from property lines by a buffer strip.

(3)

Fraternal organizations and lodges.

(Ord. No. 1060, art. IX, § 2, 1-10-1995; Ord. No. 1102, art. IX, § 2, 4-8-1997; Ord. No. 1144, 10-13-1998; Ord. No. 1145, 10-13-1998)