Chapter 17.06
RESIDENTIAL 1 ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSTRAINED (R-1) ZONE
Sections:
17.06.030 Minimum lot size requirements.
17.06.040 Maximum density requirements.
17.06.050 Maximum lot coverage.
17.06.005 Intent.
The intent of the R-1 zone is to recognize those areas with existing development in close proximity to unique environmentally sensitive areas where more intense infill development would not be consistent and inappropriate with the environmentally constrained properties. (Ord. 1849-16 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
17.06.010 Use restrictions.
Use restrictions in the residential R-1 zone shall be as follows:
A. Permitted Uses.
1. One single-family residence per lot;
2. Low-intensity agriculture;
3. Home occupations in compliance with Chapter 17.68;
4. Child day care centers meeting state requirements;
5. Adult or family day care facilities meeting state requirements;
6. Accessory dwelling units in compliance with Chapter 17.100.
B. Conditional Uses.
1. Planned residential developments;
2. Group homes;
3. Dependent relative cottages;
4. Personal services;
5. Outdoor recreation facilities;
6. Public utilities, excluding wireless communication facilities;
7. Quasi-public uses;
8. Public uses.
C. Prohibited Uses. All uses not listed above, including adult entertainment and wireless communication facilities. (Ord. 1954-20 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2020; Ord. 1849-16 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
17.06.020 Bulk restrictions.
Bulk restrictions in the residential R-1 zone shall be as follows:
A. Minimum Setbacks.
1. Front: twenty feet;
2. Side: one story dwellings and accessory structures shall have a minimum of five feet; a two-story dwelling shall have a minimum of eight; and each additional story over two shall have an additional four feet, for each story;
3. Rear: ten feet for residences, five for accessory;
4. Garage Setbacks. Private garages attached to or within the residence shall adhere to the setback requirement of the residence. In all cases, there shall be a minimum off-street parking apron of twenty-five feet in length directly in front of all garage door entrances when accessing a street either to the front or side of a residence. Where garage doors access an alley, the off-street parking apron shall be at least ten feet.
B. Maximum building height: thirty-five feet except twenty feet for accessory buildings and no height limit for church steeples or bell towers. (Ord. 1849-16 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
17.06.030 Minimum lot size requirements.
Minimum lot size requirements in the residential R-1 zone shall be as follows:
A. Lot area: one acre;
B. Lot width at building line: seventy-five feet;
C. Lot frontage on a public street, approved private street, or approved easement: twenty feet. (Ord. 1849-16 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
17.06.040 Maximum density requirements.
The maximum gross density requirement in the R-1 zone is one unit per acre. (Ord. 1849-16 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)
17.06.050 Maximum lot coverage.
Maximum lot coverage requirements in the residential R-1 zone shall be as follows:
A. Thirty-five percent;
B. Variances from the maximum lot coverage requirement are permitted, if the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed coverage does not exceed the average lot coverage of lots within one hundred feet of the parcel. Lot coverage can be equal to the average lot coverage but cannot exceed it. (Ord. 1849-16 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)