§ 5.1. R-1, Low-density residential district.  


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  • The R-1 low-Density Residential District is composed chiefly of low-density residential areas of the City plus certain open areas where similar residential development is designated by the Land Use Plan. The regulations for this district are designed to encourage similar and complimentary type residential development together with the recreation, religious and educational facilities desirable in a neighborhood.

    A.

    Uses Permitted. In the R-1 Low-Density Residential District the following uses are permitted:

    (1)

    Single-family dwellings, except mobile homes.

    (2)

    Churches, fraternal organizations and clubs not operating for profit.

    (3)

    Customary accessory buildings related to uses permitted in the district.

    (4)

    Home occupations.

    (5)

    Public buildings, structures and grounds.

    (6)

    Schools, including private schools.

    (7)

    Nursery schools and kindergartens, provided that at least one hundred [and] fifty square feet of outdoor play area is provided or each child and that such play area is enclosed by a fence of no less than three feet, six inches (3'6") in height.

    (8)

    Railroad lines.

    (9)

    Public utility substations.

    (10)

    Agricultural purposes, including field crop farming, forestry and truck gardening, but not including the care and handling of animals.