Residential Traditional

The R-1C district is intended to provide predominantly residential uses on smaller-sized lots, as well as supportive civic and community uses.

R-1C User Guide

View from sidewalk of small lot residential homes
Residential Traditional Lot and Building Standards
Residential Traditional Streetscape Standards
Residential Traditional Other Information



R-1C Lot and Building Standards (Table 11-02.7)

LOT STANDARDS [1]

Lot Area (minimum) [2]3,500 sf.
Lot Width (average)25 ft.
Street Frontage (minimum)20 ft.
Density (maximum) [2][3]12.4 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]15 ft.
BInterior Side [5]5 ft. or 10 ft. [5]
CRear15 ft.

HEIGHT (MAXIMUM)

DBuilding Height3 stories, not to exceed 40 ft.

Depiction of Dimensional Standards in R-1C Zone including setbacks and 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 in R1-C Zone, including landscape buffer

Cross-References to Other Applicable Code Sections (Table 11-02.6)

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