§ 42-85. R-SE Suburban Estate District.

(a)

Purpose. The primary purpose of this district is to provide for large single-family residences on relatively large parcels to enable residents to enjoy some aspects of country living, while providing for a transitional zone between the less dense R-E district and the more dense R-1 district.

(b)

Use regulations.

(1)

Permitted uses. Any use permitted in the R-E Single-Family Residence Estate District but the keeping of poultry or domestic livestock shall not be permitted on any lot less than three acres and shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the R-E district except as provided hereafter. The keeping of female chickens shall be allowed in accordance with the provisions of section 42-34(h).

(2)

Conditional uses. Bed and breakfast establishments, commercial and residential ponds, et al., commercial vehicle operation and parking, communication structures, et al., in-law unit, legal nonconforming uses, multifamily unit, public buildings and uses, recreation facilities, et al., residential planned unit developments, and uses or situations not specifically provided for.

(c)

Building location.

(1)

Setback: 50 feet minimum. Following the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, if a portion of a proposed subdivision has the advantage of a reduced 35-foot setback as permitted by the county shoreland and floodland protection ordinance, the town board, upon receipt of a recommendation from the town plan commission, may approve a reduced 35-foot setback for portions of the proposed subdivision in the town jurisdiction.

(2)

Offset: 25 feet minimum.

(d)

Height regulations.

(1)

Principal building.

a.

Non-exposed foundation.

1.

Overall maximum height (lowest exposure to highest peak): 35 feet.

b.

Exposed foundation.

1.

Overall maximum height (lowest exposure to highest top plate): 32 feet.

2.

Overall maximum height (lowest exposure to highest peak): 44 feet.

(2)

Accessory buildings: 18 feet maximum.

(3)

See section 42-37 for exceptions and permitted uses.

(e)

Area regulations.

(1)

Floor areas.

a.

Minimum required; principal residence.

1.

First floor: 900 square feet.

2.

Total: 1,200 square feet. All residential structures shall include an attached two-car garage (containing not less than 400 square feet, and not more than 1,200 square feet) or 60 percent of the 1st floor area of the principal structure whichever is greater.

b.

Maximum building footprint permitted: 17.5 percent.

(2)

Lot size.

a.

Minimum area: two acres.

b.

Minimum width for a straight or curved road: 175 feet.

c.

Minimum width for a cul-de-sac bulb turnaround: 130 feet.

(Ord. of 10-24-2017, § 13-3-6)

Editor's note

Former section 13-3-6(a)(1) was amended by ordinance on June 12, 2014.