§ 42-89. R-4 Single-Family Residence District.  


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  • (a)

    Purpose. The purpose of this district is to allow for smaller sized, single-family residences, consistent with the surrounding land uses that have been platted within the corporate limits of the town. This district applies to areas within the town that meet the following criteria:

    (1)

    A legal lot of record that existed prior to October 1, 2013 (rezoning a legal lot of record to this district and subdividing for increased density is prohibited);

    (2)

    A lot that is located in a "town island," defined as a single lot or contiguous lots where the entire perimeter (excluding rights-of-way) is bordered by the corporate limits of a city;

    (3)

    A lot that has a maximum lot size of 20,000 square feet; and

    (4)

    A lot that has an approved preliminary site evaluation (i.e., functioning private septic and well) from the county department of parks and land use, environmental health division.

    (b)

    Use regulations.

    (1)

    Permitted uses. Any use as permitted in the R-3 Residential District.

    (2)

    Conditional uses. Commercial vehicle operation and parking, in-law unit, legal nonconforming uses, multifamily unit, or situations not specifically provided for.

    (c)

    Building location.

    (1)

    Setback: 25 feet minimum.

    a.

    If residences on adjacent lots are setback a distance greater than 25 feet, the minimum setback for the legal lot of record shall be calculated based on the average setback of the two adjacent residences.

    (2)

    Offset: Ten 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 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: 12,000 square feet.

    b.

    Minimum width for a straight or curved road: 80 feet.

    c.

    Minimum width for a cul-de-sac bulb turnaround: 60 feet.

(Ord. of 10-24-2017, § 13-3-9B)

Editor's note

Former section 13-3-9B was created by Ord. No. 2013-10.