(R-1) Single Family Residential


City of Ava Zoning:
Single Family Residential

Sec. 110-112. R-1 single-family residential district; generally.
The regulations in sections 110-113 and 110-114 shall apply to every lot and building site in an R-1 residence district and shall be subject to all of the general provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1977, § 42.210)

Sec. 110-113. Permitted uses in R-1 districts.
Uses permitted in R-1 districts are as follows:
(1) One single-family dwelling;
(2) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to the uses permitted, all located on the same lot or parcel, and regulated as provided in sections 110-222 and 110-223;
(3) Temporary buildings for use incident to construction, which buildings must be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work; and
(4) Temporary signs pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or premises; provided, however, that such signs do not exceed four square feet in area, and no more than one sign, for the identical purpose, may be exhibited.
(Code 1977, § 42.220)

Sec. 110-114. Conditional uses in R-1 districts.
The following uses shall be permitted in R-1 districts only if authorized by the planning commission, as provided in section 110-226:
(1) Public, parochial or private schools, attendance at which satisfies the requirements of the compulsory education laws for the state, but not including private nurseries, day schools or kindergartens accommodating ten or more children;
(2) Churches, providing any bulletin boards or identification signs not exceed 20 square feet in area;
(3) Municipal parks and playgrounds and community clubhouses; and
(4) Parking lots when established to fulfill parking requirements for an existing or permitted use in the R-1 district.
(Code 1977, § 42.230)

Sec. 110-122. Residential density requirements.

Residential density requirements are as follows:
Density requirements R-1
Single-family
R-2
Two-family
R-3
Multifamily
Minimum lot area (square feet):
Single-family dwelling 10,000 6,000 6,000
Two-family unit, family 3,000 3,000
Family over two 3,000 each family for first two families and 1,000 each family over two
Churches, hospitals, schools 20,000 20,000 20,000
All other permitted uses 10,000 10,000 10,000
Minimum lot width (feet):
Dwelling, internal lot 70 70 60
Dwelling, external lot 80 80 70
Maximum height of buildings (feet):
Principal building 35 35 35
Accessory building 15 15 15
Other restrictions (see section 110-228)
Minimum front yard (feet):
Principal buildings 35 35 35
Other restrictions (see section 110-244)
Minimum side yard (feet):
Dwellings:
Single-family and two-family to 20-foot height 7 7 6
In excess of 20-foot height 8 8 7
Multiple-family 10
Other permitted uses Ten feet, plus one foot for every foot by which building exceeds 35 feet
External lots, (street side yard) 15 15 15
(see section 110-244)
Minimum rear yard (feet):
Principal building 20 20 20
Accessory building and other permitted uses 20 feet, plus one foot for every foot by which building exceeds 35 feet (see section 110-228)
(Code 1977, § 42.280)
Secs. 110-123–110-145. Reserved.