§ 42-86. R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
(a)
Purpose. The primary purpose of this district is to provide for large, single-family residences on large lots in areas consistent with existing development.
(b)
Use regulations.
(1)
Permitted uses.
a.
Any use permitted in the R-E Residence Estate District, but the keeping of poultry or domestic livestock shall not be permitted in any subdivision or other area platted or developed into lots of less than three acres in size and then shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the R-SE district except as provided hereafter. The keeping of female chickens shall be allowed in accordance with the provisions of section 42-34(h).
b.
The keeping of usual household pets, but not the operation of commercial kennels or hutches.
(2)
Conditional uses. Bed and breakfast establishments, commercial and residential ponds, et al., commercial vehicle operation and parking, in-law unit, legal nonconforming uses, multifamily unit, 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: 20 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 increases.
(e)
Area regulations.
(1)
Floor area.
a.
Minimum required; principal residence.
1.
First floor: 900 square feet.
2.
Total: 1,200 square feet. All residences shall have attached two-car garages (minimum of an area of at least 400 square feet and maximum of an area not to exceed 1,200 square feet) or 60 percent of the first floor area of the principal structure, whichever is greater.
b.
Maximum building footprint permitted: 17.5 percent.
(2)
Lot size.
a.
Minimum area: one acre.
b.
Minimum width for a straight or curved road: 150 feet.
c.
Minimum width for a cul-de-sac bulb turnaround: 110 feet.
(Ord. of 10-24-2017, § 13-3-7)
Editor's note
Former section 13-3-7(a)(1) was amended by ordinance on June 12, 2014.