§ 6.1. RG General Residential District.
6.1.1.
Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the RG General Residential District to provide for and protect an adequate supply of affordable housing in the medium-density range, specifically, one- and two-family residences and accessory uses normally necessary and compatible with such uses. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for one- and two-family dwellings (including manufactured housing) situated on lots having an area of at least 5,000 square feet, and to discourage unwanted encroachment of commercial, industrial, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.
6.1.2.
Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RG zoning district:
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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.
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Customary home occupation established under the provisions of section 14.9.
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Garden or other noncommercial horticulture or agriculture (not including the keeping of poultry, livestock, or kennels).
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Publicly-owned building, facility, or land.
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Single-family dwellings (detached).
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Two-family dwellings (attached duplexes).
6.1.3.
Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RG zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the multi-family conditional use matrix below:
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Bed and breakfast inn I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: RG lot size applies III. Special buffer requirements: See section 14.19 IV. Special lighting restrictions: See section 14.19 V. Maximum impervious surface area: See section 14.19 VI. Special signage restrictions: See section 14.19 VII. Other special conditions: See section 14.19 Cemetery or memorial garden I. Review and public hearing by BZA: No II. Minimum lot size: 5 acres III. Special buffer requirements: N/A IV. Special lighting restrictions: No illumination at night V. Maximum impervious surface area: N/A VI. Special signage restrictions: Ground illumination only VII. Other special conditions: No on-site crematorium Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: 2 acres III. Special buffer requirements: See section 13.9 IV. Special lighting restrictions: Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property V. Maximum impervious surface area: 65% VI. Special signage restrictions: Ground illumination only VII. Other special conditions: Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community Day care center (child or adult), kindergarten, or pre-school nursery I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: 20,000 sq. ft. III. Special buffer requirements: See section 13.9 IV. Special lighting restrictions: Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property V. Maximum impervious surface area: 65% VI. Special signage restrictions: No sign is allowed VII. Other special conditions: Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community Golf course (excluding miniature golf) I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: N/A III. Special buffer requirements: Clubhouse and parking must comply with office standards set forth in section 13.9 IV. Special lighting restrictions: No nighttime illumination of fairways or greens V. Maximum impervious surface area: N/A VI. Special signage restrictions: Ground illumination only VII. Other special conditions: Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community Manufactured housing (mobile home) I. Review and public hearing by BZA: No II. Minimum lot size: 5,000 sq. ft. III. Special buffer requirements: See section 13.9 IV. Special lighting restrictions: N/A V. Maximum impervious surface area: N/A VI. Special signage restrictions: N/A VII. Other special conditions: Must comply with the standards set forth in section 14.15 Park or playground I. Review and public hearing by BZA: No II. Minimum lot size: 40,000 sq. ft. III. Special buffer requirements: N/A IV. Special lighting restrictions: Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property V. Maximum impervious surface area: 60% VI. Special signage restrictions: Ground illumination only VII. Other special conditions: N/A Public utility substation, installation, water tower I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: N/A III. Special buffer requirements: See section 13.9 IV. Special lighting restrictions: Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property V. Maximum impervious surface area: 65% VI. Special signage restrictions: No sign is allowed VII. Other special conditions: Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns, and peaceful nature of the community School (elementary, middle, or high) I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: 3 acres III. Special buffer requirements: See section 13.9 IV. Special lighting restrictions: Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property V. Maximum impervious surface area: 65% VI. Special signage restrictions: Ground illumination only VII. Other special conditions: Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community Sports or community recreation facility I. Review and public hearing by BZA: Yes II. Minimum lot size: N/A III. Special buffer requirements: See section 13.9 (institutional use) IV. Special lighting restrictions: Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property V. Maximum impervious surface area: 65% VI. Special signage restrictions: Ground illumination only VII. Other special conditions: Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community _____
6.1.4.
Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any RG zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:
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Commercial communication and cellular towers.
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Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.
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Retail, office, service, business activities except permitted customary home occupations.
6.1.5.
Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any RG zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards, except that the use of substandard lots of record may be subject to relief provided in section 4.3 of this ordinance:
Requirement Specification Minimum lot size: Lot area per dwelling unit 5,000 sq. ft. Lot width (at building line) 65 feet Minimum yard sizes: Front yard 15 feet Rear yard 10 feet Side yard (aggregate width) 25% of lot width at the building line, but not less than 8 feet per side Maximum building height: Vertical height (highest point) 35 feet Stories 2½ stories Maximum number of unrelated residents 4 persons Landscaping and screening See section 13.9 Signage See article 12 Off-street parking/loading See article 11