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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
NO: January 19, 1982
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow certain existing two-family
dwellings in the R1-6 district.
BACKGROUND: This amendment was staff initiated a couple of months ago and was
referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission by the City Council on December 22,
1981. The Commission reviewed the amendment at its meeting of January 6, 1982,
and recommends its adoption.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. To adopt the amendment
2. To not adopt the amendment.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: To accept the Commission's recommendation and set
a public hearing date for February 9, 1982.
APPROVED
W COUN,CtL
J A N 1 9 1982
.. Sec. 29.15 R1-6, Low-Density Residential District
Statement of Intent. This district is intended to provide for low-density
residential areas with single-family dwellings and certain existing two-family
dwellings.
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only for the
following purposes:
Single-family dwellings
Two-family dwellings if under construction prior to (July 1, 1980) and
if built as a two-family dwelling as evidenced by the plan on file
with the Chief Building Official.
Places of worship
Cemetery
Golf course, except miniature golf courses and driving ranges operated
for commercial purposes
Country club
Private schools having curriculum similar to that offered by public
schools
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed:
(a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings - 6,000 sq. ft.
Two-family dwellings - 7 ,000 sq. ft.
(b) Lot Width Single-family and two-family dwellings at street
line - 35 feet
Single-family and two-family dwellings at building
line - 50 feet
(c) Front Yard 25 feet minimum
(d) Side Yard 6 feet for one story
8 feet for two stories
10 feet for three stories
15 feet on street side for corner lot except when
additional side yard is required to prevent motor
vehicles from parking on the sidewalk.
(e) Rear Yard 20 feet minimum
(f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet
(3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required in all single-
family dwellings; and all other permitted uses as required in Sec. 29.40.
Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and built as a
single-family dwelling by more than three adult persons not related by marriage or
consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a violation of this section.