ARTICLE B. - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R-1-10, R-1-8, R-1-6, R-1-4.5)

10-9B-1: - PURPOSE AND INTENT:#

The purpose of the R-1-10, R-1-8 and R-1-6 zone classifications is to provide regulated areas for single-family residential use at three (3) different low density levels. The purpose of the R-1-4.5 zone classification is to provide regulated areas for single-family residential use at a moderate density and to encourage a wider choice of single-family residential housing styles and prices than is now available, as well as opportunities for significant savings in both site development and space heating, while maintaining the advantages of individual home ownership.

(1985 Code § 19-17-1)

10-9B-2: - PERMITTED USES:#

Accessory building and use that is incidental to a dwelling on the same lot or property and in compliance with all Riverdale City ordinances that regulate the use of accessory buildings.

Agriculture, nurseries and greenhouses, provided the sale of goods is limited to material produced on the premises.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Cluster subdivision, in accordance with chapter 23 of this title.

Educational institution, public schools, private with similar curriculum, daycare/preschool centers.

Golf course, except miniature golf.

Household pets.

Parking lot accessory to uses permitted in this zone.

Planned residential unit development, in accordance with chapter 22 of this title.

Public building, public park, public recreation grounds and associated buildings.

Single-family dwellings.

Temporary building for use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

(1985 Code § 19-17-2; amd. Ord. 784, 4-19-2011; Ord. 802, 4-3-2012)

10-9B-3: - CONDITIONAL USES:#

The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit as provided in chapter 19 of this title:

Home occupation.

Private park, playground or recreation area, but not including privately owned commercial amusement business.

Public utility substation or water storage reservoir developed by a public agency.

Zero lot line single-family dwelling.

(1985 Code § 19-17-3)

10-9B-4: - SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:#

Residential Zones R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6 R-1-4.5

Minimum lot areas (in square feet) 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,500 for dwelling; 7,500 for other main building

Minimum lot width: 80 feet 70 feet 60 feet 45 feet

Alternate side zero

lot line (duplex type) 35 feet

Minimum yard setbacks:

Front: 30 feet 30 feet 25 feet 20 feet

Exception: Where 50

percent is developed

but not less than

20 feet 15 feet

Side:

Dwelling 10 feet 8 feet 8 feet 6 feet

With total width not

less than 24 feet 18 feet 18 feet 16 feet

Other main building

each side 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet

Side yard:

Accessory building 10 feet 8 feet 8 feet 6 feet

Exception: When an accessory building is detached from the main building, and the accessory building is located at least 6 feet behind the main building, then the side yard setback for the accessory building may be no less than 1 foot from any other structure (or property line)

Zero side yard In all 4 zones in accordance with subsection 10-14-4J of this title

Side; facing street on corner lot 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 15 feet

Exception: Where 50 percent

frontage is developed but

not less than 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 10 feet

Rear:

Main building 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 20 feet

Accessory building When the accessory building is attached to the main building, in any manner whatsoever, then the minimum rear yard setback is 20 feet from the property line. When an accessory building is detached from the main building, and the accessory building is located at least 6 feet behind the main building, then the rear yard setback for the accessory building may be no less than 1 foot from the property line. If a dwelling has an existing detached accessory building in the rear yard, and the property owner wants to add on to the dwelling (after fire department review); the new addition must be a minimum of 8 feet from the accessory building, and the new addition shall meet the minimum rear yard requirements. The opposing side yard must meet minimum side yard requirements and be open at all times to rear yard access

Building height:

Minimum 1 story 1 story 1 story 1 story

Maximum 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet

(Ord. 832, 4-16-2013)