Residential Large Lot

The R-1A district is intended for predominantly residential uses on large “estate” style lots that allow low-density development and preserve a character in which homes are separated by relatively large yards.

Panoramic shot of home on large lot, demonstrating zoning district standards in R-1A Zone
Residential Large Lot Lot and Building Standards
Residential Large Lot Streetscape Standards
Residential Large Lot Other Information



R-1A Lot and Building Standards (Table 11-02.3)

LOT STANDARDS [1]

Lot Area (minimum) [2]20,000 sf.
Lot Width (average)75 ft.
Street Frontage (minimum)20 ft.
Density (maximum) [2][3]2.1 units/acre

SETBACKS (MINIMUM)

AFront
Front Entry Parking/Garage20 ft.
Remainder of Structure15 ft.
Side Street
Side Street Entry Parking/Garage20 ft.
Remainder of Structure [4]20 ft.
BInterior Side [5]10 ft.
CRear20 ft.

HEIGHT (MAXIMUM)

DBuilding Height35 ft.

Large lot dimensional standards diagram indicating setbacks from interior, posterior and frontage streets as well as building height

Streetscape Standards


(1) Each frontage on a local street shall include a detached sidewalk at least five feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II, III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.


(2) Each frontage on a collector or arterial street shall include a detached sidewalk at least 10 feet in width that is separated from the curb line by a minimum of eight to 10 feet when a Class I, II or III street tree is provided depending on the site conditions. This area will accommodate a landscape buffer and street trees required by Section 11-04-09.4, Street Frontage Landscaping. Class I trees are permitted only when overhead powerlines are present.

Depiction of Streetscape standards indicating landscape buffers in R-1A zone

Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections (Table 11-02.2)

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