Chapter 17.16
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE
Sections:
17.16.010 Purpose.
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
17.16.030 Accessory uses.
17.16.040 Conditional uses.
17.16.050 Restrictions.
17.16.060 Maximum building height.
17.16.070 Lot requirements.
17.16.080 Signs.
17.16.090 Off-street parking and loading.
17.16.100 Other required conditions.
Prior legislation: Ords. 85-10, 89-11, 91-1, 91-4 and 92‑8.
17.16.010 Purpose.
To promote and encourage a suitable environment for family living and to protect and stabilize the residential characteristics of the zone. The R-1 zone is intended to provide primarily for single-family dwellings. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(1); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(1))
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted:
A. Single-family dwellings;
B. Attached single-family dwelling, if attached to no more than one other single-family dwelling;
C. Two-family and duplex dwellings when developed on a minimum 8,000-square-foot lot;
D. Community gardens and market gardens not larger than 12,500 square feet, in accordance with the standards of LCMC 17.80.080;
E. Public parks, playgrounds and other similar publicly owned recreation areas;
F. Bed and breakfast accommodations, subject to the standards set forth in LCMC 17.80.060;
G. Manufactured homes when developed in accordance with the standards set forth in LCMC 17.52.250;
H. A mobile home used during construction of a permitted use for which a building permit has been issued, but not exceeding six months;
I. Residential homes;
J. Essential emergency communications and warning facilities. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2009-05 § 4; Ord. 2009-02 § 2; Ord. 2005-14 § 3; Ord. 2002-02 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 3(2); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(2))
17.16.030 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses are permitted:
A. Guest houses, not rented or otherwise conducted as a business and provided there are no cooking facilities in the guest house;
B. Home occupations, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.52.010;
C. Gardens and animals, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.080;
D. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2009-05 § 5; Ord. 95-15 § 3(3); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(3))
17.16.040 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses may be permitted subject to a receipt of a conditional use permit, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.60 LCMC:
A. Churches;
B. Public or private schools (kindergarten through 12th grade, educational institutions, nursery schools and day care centers);
C. Community meeting buildings, fraternal and social organizations, and recreation centers;
D. Public or private golf courses, except driving ranges or miniature courses operated as a business;
E. Mobile home parks submitted under the provisions of LCMC 17.80.040;
F. Temporary real estate offices in legally recorded subdivisions;
G. Cemeteries;
H. Utility substations, but not wireless communications facilities;
I. Radio or television transmitters or towers, but not wireless communications facilities;
J. Government buildings;
K. Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2003-08 §§ 4, 5; Ord. 97-8 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 3(4); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(4))
17.16.050 Restrictions.
No development shall occur unless all city services are available, except as provided in LCMC 17.52.120(A). (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(5); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(5))
17.16.060 Maximum building height.
The maximum building height shall be 35 feet, except as provided in LCMC 17.52.190 and 17.52.200. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(6); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(6))
17.16.070 Lot requirements.
The map designations R-1-5, R-1-7.5 and R-1-10 create separate single-family residential zoning classifications as though separately listed in LCMC 17.12.010. Lot requirements for the zoning classifications designated on the zoning map shall be as follows:
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REQUIRED MINIMUMS |
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Zone |
Lot Area |
Lot Width |
Lot Depth |
Front Yard(3) |
Side Yard |
Street Side Yard(3) |
Rear Yard |
Maximum Lot Coverage(5) |
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R-1-5 |
5,000 sq. ft.; 8,000 for duplex or two-family |
50' detached; 35' attached |
70' |
5'(1) 7-1/2'(2) |
5'(1) 7-1/2'(2) or 0' for common wall of attached dwellings |
5'(1) 7-1/2'(2) |
5'(1) 7-1/2'(2) |
35%(4) |
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R-1-7.5 |
7,500 sq. ft.; 8,000 for duplex or two-family |
70' detached; 35' attached |
80' |
same as above |
35%(4) |
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R-1-10 |
10,000 sq. ft. |
80' |
80' |
same as above |
35%(4) |
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(1) For one-story structures.
(2) For structures more than one story.
(3) The front and street side yards shall be increased to a minimum of 20 feet in front of a garage/carport and/or driveway entrance to a garage/carport. On corner lots, the clear-vision area requirement of LCMC 17.52.060 and 17.52.070 shall apply.
(4) For existing lots between 3,000 sq. ft. and 4,000 sq. ft., maximum lot coverage shall be 40 percent. For existing lots less than 3,000 sq. ft., maximum lot coverage shall be 50 percent.
(5) Includes accessory buildings (garages and outbuildings).
(Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2010-06 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(7); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(7))
17.16.080 Signs.
Signs shall be permitted as set forth in Chapter 17.72 LCMC. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(8); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(8))
17.16.090 Off-street parking and loading.
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.56 LCMC. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(9); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(9))
17.16.100 Other required conditions.
All single-family dwellings (site-built, modular and manufactured homes) to be constructed or located in residential zones shall use at least two of the following design features to provide visual relief along the front of the home:
A. Dormers;
B. Gables;
C. Recessed entries;
D. Covered porch entries;
E. Cupolas;
F. Pillars or posts;
G. Bay or bow windows;
H. Eaves (minimum six-inch projection);
I. Off-sets on building face or roof (minimum 16 inches). (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2010-06 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 3(10); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(10))