17.44 R1-Single Family Residential
TITLE 17.44
Chapter 17.44
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Sections:
Section 17.44.010 Purposes and Objectives
The Single Family Residential Zones (R1) are established to provide areas
for the encouragement and promotion of an environment for family life
by providing for the establishment of one (1) family detached dwellings
on individual lots. (Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1 (part),
1985: prior code §12-111-1(A).)
Section 17.44.020 Lot Area
The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall be
as indicated by the subzone used in conjunction with the R1 zone designation.
Subzones are designated by adding a suffix number to the R1 zoning symbol.
Such suffix number shall be the minimum lot area for the subzone, stated
in thousands of square feet. For example, a subzone of the R1 zone requiring
lots or parcels to be a minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet
would be designated on the zoning map as R1-20. The minimum area of any
lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall be as indicated below for the
subzone in which the lot or parcel is situated:
R1-12 twelve thousand (12,000) square feet
R1-20 twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1 (part), 1985: prior code
§12-111-1(B).)
Section 17.44.030 Lot Width
1. Each lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall have a width of not
less than the following for the zone in which said lot or parcel is situated:
R1-12 one hundred (100) feet (measured at front yard setback)
R1-20 one hundred (100) feet (measured at front yard setback)
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord, 111 §1 (part), 1985: prior code
§12-111-12.)
Section 17.44.040 Lot Depth
Each lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall have a minimum lot depth
as indicated below for the subzone in which the lot or parcel is situated:
R1-12 one hundred (100) feet
R1-20 one hundred (100) feet
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 2000-9; Ord. 2000-11)
Section 17.44.050 Lot Frontage
Each lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall abut a public street for
a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet, on a line parallel to the centerline
of the street or along the circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City
standards. Frontage on a street end which does not have a cul-de-sac improved
to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this requirement. (Ord.
2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1(part), 1985: prior code §12-111-4.)
Section 17.44.060 Prior Created Lots
Lots or parcel of land which were subdivided prior to August 31.1978,
shall not be denied a building permit solely for reason of nonconformance
with the parcel size requirements of this Chapter. (Ord. 2003-15, Amend,
11/18/03; Ord. 2000-11; Ord. 111 §1(part), 1985: prior code §12-111-5)
Section 17.44.070 Lot Area Per Dwelling
Not more than one (1) single-family dwelling may be placed on a lot or
parcel of land in the R1 zones unless approved as part of an R2 Overlay
Project. (Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1(part), 1985:
prior code §12-111-6)
Section 17.44.080 Yard Setback Requirements
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the R1 zones: (Note:
All setbacks are measured from the property line.)
1. Front yard setback: thirty (30) Feet
Rear yard setback: thirty (30) Feet
Side yard setback: ten (10) Feet
2. Side yard - Corner Lots: On corner lots, the side yard contiguous to
the street shall not be less than thirty (30) feet and shall not be used
for vehicle parking, except such portion as is devoted to driveway use
for access to a garage or carport.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111§1(part), 1985: prior code
§12-111-7)
Section 17.44.090 Projections into Yards
1.The following structures may be erected on or project into any required
yard setback:
a. Fences and walls in conformance with the Lindon City Code and other
City codes or ordinances;
b. Landscape elements including trees, shrubs, agricultural crops and
other plants; and
c. Necessary appurtenances for utility service.
2. The structures listed below may project into a minimum front, side,
or rear year not more than the following distances:
a. The following may project into a minimum front, side or rear yard not
more than twenty-four (24) inches: Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills,
buttresses, or other similar architectural features; fireplace structures
and bays (provided that they are not wider than eight (8) feet, measured
generally parallel to the wall of which they are a part), stairways, balconies,
door stoops, fire escapes, awnings and planting boxes or masonry planters.
b. The structures listed below may project into a rear yard not more than
twelve (12) feet: Patio, provided such structure is not more than one
(1) story in height and is open on at least three (3) sides, except for
necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1(part), 1985: prior code
§12-111-8)
Section 17.44.100 Building Height
No lot or parcel of land in the R1 zone shall have a building or structure
used for dwelling which exceeds a maximum average height of thirty-five
(35) feet, measuring the four (4) corners of the structure from finished
grade to the highest point of the roof structure. The Planning Director
and Chief Building Official shall be responsible for designating and identifying
the four corners of a structure. In no case shall the height of an accessory
structure exceed the height of any main structure on the same lot. The
height of churches in some cases may exceed thirty-five (35) feet and
shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Planning Commission if the
Planning Commission finds that no neighboring property owner will be substantially
damaged by the approval of such.
No dwelling shall be erected to a height less than one (1) story above
grade.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03)
Section 17.44.110 Distance Between Buildings
The distance between any accessory buildings and a dwelling shall not
be less than six (6) feet.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 2001-1, prior Ord. 2000-5)
Section 17.44.120 Permissible Lot Coverage
1. In an R1 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings and structures,
shall not cover more than forty (40) percent of the area of the lot or
parcel of land.
2. At least forty (40) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained
in landscaping. On any lot, concrete, asphaltic, or other driveway surfaces
shall not cover more than fifty (50) percent of a front yard, fifty (50)
percent of a rear yard, and one hundred (100) percent of one (1) side
yard.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1(part), 1985: prior code
§12-111-11)
Section 17.44.130 Parking, Loading, and Access
1. Each lot in the R1 zone shall have, on the same lot, off-street parking
sufficient to comply with Chapter 17.18, of the Lindon City Code.
2. Said spaces shall be paved with asphalt, cement, or concrete and shall
be provided with a paved access from a public street.
3. Except for tandem parking on a driveway, no parking spaces shall be
provided within thirty (30) feet of a front property line.
4. The total area of all parking spaces on a lot (including garage, carport,
and uncovered parking slabs) and associated access lanes shall cover not
more than thirty (30) percent of the lot.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 111 §1(part), 1985: prior code
§12-111-12)
Section 17.44.140 Accessory Buildings
1. Accessory Building within the Buildable Area. Accessory buildings meeting
all setback requirements (within the buildable area) for the main dwelling
are permitted when in compliance with the following requirements:
a. Have a building footprint not larger than the main dwelling and not
be taller than thirty-five (35) feet. Height to be calculated as per §17.44.100.
b. Comply with all lot coverage requirements.
c. Comply with the latest adopted edition of the International Building
Code.
d. Only be used for those accessory uses allowed in the respective zone.
e. Maintain architecturally similar materials and colors with the main
building.
2. Accessory Building Outside the Buildable Area. Accessory buildings
that do not meet the setback requirements (outside the buildable area)
for the main dwelling shall meet the conditions in section one (1) above
and the following:
a. Not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the actual rear yard
area of the property.
b. Be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from any property line.
c. Be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from property line when located
between the main dwelling and the side property line.
d. Not be located within a recorded public utility easement, unless a
release can be secured from all public utilities.
e. Have an average building height of no more than twenty (20) feet in
height measured at the four corners of the structure from finished grade
to the highest point of the roof structure.
f. Comply with distance between buildings requirements.
3. Barns, corrals, and other agricultural accessory buildings are not
subject to §17.44.140. Provisions for these structures are found
in Chapter 6 - Animal Control Ordinance of the Lindon City Code.
4. Accessory buildings larger than one-hundred-twenty (120) square feet
shall be required to obtain a building permit.
5. Construction of an accessory building may precede the construction
of the primary residence.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03; Ord. 2000-11, 2000; Ord. 111 §1(part),
1985: prior code §12-111-13)
17.44.150 Other Requirements
1. Signs. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, signs of the type and description
listed below may be placed and maintained in the R1 zone (See Chapter
18 - Sign Ordinance of the Lindon City Code):
a. Signs or name plates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area and
displaying only the name and address of the occupant.
b. Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum area of six (6) square feet
each, pertaining to the sale, lease, or rent of the particular building,
property, or premises upon which displayed, and no other.
c. Signs or monuments identifying points of interest or site of historic
significance. The site of said signs or monuments shall be specifically
approved by the Planning Commission.
2. Sport Courts. Outdoor sport courts are permitted as an accessory when
in compliance with the following conditions:
a. Lighting of sport courts shall be contained within the sport court
boundaries and shall not be directed onto another's property.
b. Sport court fencing shall not be taller than twelve (12) feet.
c. Sport court fencing when taller than seven (7) feet shall maintain
a minimum ten (10) foot setback from rear and side yard property lines.
Any sight obscuring materials used on such fencing shall be maintained
and kept in good repair. Sport court fencing shall not be allowed in the
required thirty (30) foot front yard setback.
d. The Planning Commission may modify the height of sport court fencing
to be taller than twelve (12) feet and the setback requirement to be less
than ten (10) feet when the following findings are made:
1. The proposed height and/or setback modification is necessary to provide
privacy and protection of private property interests.
2. The appearance and/or setback of the fence will not detract or cause
aesthetic damage to neighboring property owners.
3. The proposed height and/or setback modification will not cause a public
safety hazard.
4. The proposed additional height is necessary to provide an adequate
buffer for the adjoining land owners' use.
3. Private Recreational Grounds. Private recreational grounds and facilities
not open to the general public and to which no admission is made may be
approved by conditional use. Admission may be charged if permitted by
conditional use for private recreational grounds of ten (10) acres or
more when harmonious with the general character of the zone where located.
4. Buildable Area Defined. Buildable area of a lot shall be defined as
the area available for construction of the main dwelling unit taking into
consideration the required front, side, and rear yard setback requirements.
(Ord. 2003-15, Amend, 11/18/03) |
