§ 13-1-47. Community Residential (CR) District.

(a)

Description and Purpose.

(1)

Purpose. This district is intended to permit residential development which has a moderately high density community character for single-family housing. Density and intensity standards for this district are designed to ensure that the Community Residential District shall serve as a designation which preserves and protects small scale residential housing of its area. The district will have a Maximum Gross Density of 6 dwelling units per acre.

(2)

Rationale. This district is used to provide permanent protection of an area for those who want to live in a moderately high density residential environment and who retain enough land with their residence to ensure that the desired community character is maintained in the Community Residential Zoning District. The district will provide a sustainable entry level housing for the City.

(b)

List of Allowable Land Uses (per Article C).

(1)

Land Uses Permitted by Right [per Section 13-1-81(b)].

a.

Single-Family: 6,000 sf lot (per Section 13-1-15).

b.

Cultivation [per Section 13-1-87(a)].

c.

Selective Cutting [per Section 13-1-87(f)].

d.

Passive Outdoor Public Recreation [per Section 13-1-88(a)].

e.

Active Outdoor Public Recreation [per Section 13-1-88(b)].

f.

Public Services and Utilities [per Section 13-1-88(e)].

g.

Community Living Arrangements (1—8 residents) [per Section 13-1-88(g)].

(2)

Land Uses Permitted as Conditional Use [per Section 13-1-81(c)].

a.

Duplex: 12,000 sf lot (per Section 13-1-15).

b.

Community Living Arrangements (9—15 residents) [per Section 13-1-88(h)].

c.

Reserved.

d.

Bed and Breakfast Establishments [per Section 13-1-89(l)].

e.

Group Day Care Center (9+ children) [per Section 13-1-89(m)].

(3)

Land Uses Permitted as Accessory Uses [per Section 13-1-81(d)].

a.

Land Use Permitted by Right.

1.

Farm Residence.

2.

Private Residential Garage or Shed.

3.

Home Occupation.

4.

Family Day Care Home.

(c)

Regulations Applicable to Residential Uses.

(1)

Residential Density and Intensity Requirements.

a.

Conventional Development.

1.

Maximum Gross Density (MGD): 6 du/acre.

2.

Minimum Zoning District Area: 6,000 sf.

3.

Maximum Building Coverage: 40%.

4.

Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR): .50.

(2)

Residential Bulk Requirements.

a.

Minimum Lot Area.

1.

Single-Family House: 6,000 sf.

2.

Duplex: 12,000 sf.

b.

Minimum Lot Width.

1.

Single-Family House: 50 feet or 64 feet for corner lot.

2.

Duplex: 66 feet or 80 feet for corner lot.

c.

Minimum Setbacks. (Bold letters refer to diagram.)

1.

Front or Street Lot Line to House: 25 feet. (E)

2.

Side Lot Line to House or Garage.

i.

Single Story: 6 feet. (G)

ii.

Bi-Level, Tri-Level, Two-Story: 8 feet. (G)

3.

Rear Lot Line to House of Garage: 25 feet. (I)

4.

Side Lot Line to Accessory Structure: 3 feet (J)

5.

Rear Lot Line to Accessory Structure: 3 feet (K)

6.

Minimum Paved Surface Setback: 3 feet from side or rear; 10 feet from street.

d.

Minimum Dwelling Unit Separation: 12 feet.

e.

Maximum Height of Dwelling: 35 feet.

f.

Maximum Height of Accessory Structure: 15 feet.

g.

Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces: 2.

h.

Maximum Living Space Requirements.

1.

Dwelling Unit: 1,900 sf excluding garages and finished basements. Single story dwellings will not exceed 1,600 sf on the first floor.

(Ord. No. 04-670, § 4, 6-14-04; Ord. No. 05-687, § 1, 5-9-05; Ord. No. 15-862, § I, 7-13-15 )