SECTION
11
RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS
A. Residential Districts Established.
The Residential Districts established by this ordinance for Vigo County, Indiana are as follows:
1. Single-Family Residential Suburban, District (R-S)
2. Single-Family Residential District (R-1)
3. Two-Family Residential District (R-2)
4. Medium Density Residential District (R-2M)
5. Multifamily Residential District (R-3)
6. High Density Residential District (R-3H)
7. Mobile Home Park Residential District (R-T)
1.1.01 Single Family Residential Suburban District (R-S) .
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to allow single-family suburban dwelling units and limited other land uses which are compatible with such single family dwelling units. Under most circumstances, public water and sewer facilities should be present but are not mandatory if the facilities are more than three-hundred (300) feet from the property line.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Primary Uses:
Single Family Dwelling
Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the Mentally Ill
Child Care Home that is used as the primary residence of the person
who operates the Child Care Home
Public Park
Religious Use
2. Temporary Uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2).
4. Home Occupations.
5. Special Exception Uses (subject to the provisions of Section 18).
Bed & Breakfast
Child Care Home that is not used as the primary residence of the
person who operates the Child Care Home
Golf Course
Group Home
Mobile Home
Public Pool
Utility Substation
C. Minimum Lot Area
1. With sewers - 20,000 sq. ft.
2. Without sewers - 20,000 sq. ft., provided, however,
Minimum Lot Area may be increased depending on soil
conditions and requirements of the Vigo County Health
Department.
D. Minimum Lot Width and Street Frontage
1. Minimum Lot Width at Minimum Front Setback - 70'
2. Minimum Street Frontage - 40'
E Minimum Front Yard ante Setback shall - be provided along all street rights-of-way as follows:
1. along a minor or local street - 25'
2. along a subcollector street - 30'
3. along a collector 40'
4. along a arterial - 60'
F. Minimum Rear Yard and setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 25,
2. accessory use building - 10,
G. Minimum Side Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building – 5’
2. accessory use building – 5’
H. Minimum Main Floor Area - exclusive of garage, carports and open porches:
1. One story building - 900 sq. ft.
2. Greater than one story - 400 sq. ft., provided that the total floor area shall be at least 900 sq. ft.
I. Lot Coverage.
1. maximum coverage by principal building – 30%
2. minimum vegetative cover – 40%
J. Minimum off-Street Parking - See Section 14 for requirements.
K. Entrance Restrictions - See Section 14 for requirements.
L. On-Premise Signs - See section 16 for requirements.
11.02 Single Family Residential District (R-1).
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to allow single-family dwelling units and limited other land uses which are compatible with such single family dwelling units. Development within this district requires the provision of sanitary sewer and/or public water facilities.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Primary Uses:
Single Family Dwelling
Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the Mentally Ill
Child Care Home that is used as the primary residence of the person
who operates the Child Care Home
Public Park
Religious Use
2. Temporary Uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2).
4. Home Occupations.
5. Special Exception Uses (subject to the provisions of Section 18).
Bed & Breakfast
Child Care Home that is not used as the primary residence of the
person who operates the Child Care Home
Fire Station
Mobile Home
Police Station
Public Pool
Utility Substation
C. Minimum Lot Area - 5,500 sq. ft., provided, however, for the development of any single family subdivision for which a plat is recorded after the effective date of this Ordinance, attachment to a public or semipublic sanitary sewer system and water supply shall be mandatory.
D. Minimum Lot Width and Street Frontage -
1. Minimum Lot Width at Minimum Front Setback - 50'
2. Minimum Street Frontage - 25'
E. Minimum Front Yard and Setback - shall be provided along all street rights-of-way as follows:
1. along a minor or local street - 25'
2. along a subcollector street - 30'
3. along a collector 40'
4. along a arterial - 60'
F. Minimum Rear Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 25'
2. accessory use building - 10'
G. Minimum Side Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 5'
2. accessory use building - 5'
H. Minimum Main Floor Area - exclusive of garage, carports and open porches:
1. One story building - 900 sq. ft.
2. Greater than once-story - 400 sq. ft., provided that the total floor area shall be at least 900 sq. ft.
I. Lot Coverage -
1. maximum coverage by principal building – 35%
2. minimum vegetative cover - 30%
J. Minimum Off-Street Parking - See Section 14 for requirements.
K. Entrance Restrictions - See Section 14 for requirements.
L. On-Premise Signs - See Section 16 for requirements.
11.03 Two-Family Residential District (R-2).
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this distract is to permit single family and two family dwelling units and limited other land uses which are compatible with such single family and two family dwelling units. Development within. this district requires the provision of sanitary sewer and/or public water facilities.
B. Permitted Uses
1. Primary Uses:
Single Family Dwelling
Two-Family Dwelling
Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the Mentally Ill
Child Care Home that is used as the primary residence of the person
who operates the Child Care Home
Public Park
Religious Use
2. Temporary Uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2).
4. Home Occupations
5. Special Exception Uses (subject, to the provisions of Section 18).
Bed & Breakfast
Child Care Center
Child Care Home that is not used as the primary residence of the
person who operates the Child Care Home
Child Care Ministry
Fire Station
Police Station
Public Pool
Utility Substation
C. Minimum Lot Area:
1. Single family - 5,500 sq. ft.
2. Two family - 3,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Provided, however, for the development of any single family or two family subdivision for which a plat is recorded after the effective date of this ordinance, attachment to a public or semipublic sanitary sewer system and water supply shall be mandatory.
D. Minimum Lot Width and Street Frontage -
1. Minimum Lot Width at Minimum Front Setback 50'
2. Minimum Street Frontage - 25'
E. Minimum Front Yard and Setback - shall-be provided along all street
rights-of-way as follows:
1. along a minor or local street - 25'
2. along a subcollector street - 30'
3. along a collector - 40'
4. along a arterial - 60'
F. Minimum Rear Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 25'
2. accessory use building - 10'
G. Minimum Side Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 5'
2. accessory use building - 5'
H. Minimum Main Floor Area - exclusive of garage, carports and open porches:
1. one story building - 700 sq. ft.
1. Greater than one story - 350 sq. ft., provided that the total floor
area shall be at least 700 sq. ft.
I. Lot Coverage -
1. maximum coverage by principal building - 40%
2. minimum vegetative cover - 25%
J. Minimum Off-Street Parking - See Section 14 for requirements.
K. Entrance Restrictions - See Section 14 for requirements.
L. On-Premise Signs - See Section 16 for requirements
11.04 Medium Density Residential District (R-2M).
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to accommodate medium-density residential dwelling units such as duplexes, triplexes, quadruplexes and townhouses. This district should be located in close association with community facilities such as schools, parks, shopping areas, etc. Land not devoted to lot area within a community developed in this district should be set aside to provide open space amenities and recreational opportunities for residents of the community. Development within this district requires the provision of sanitary sewer and/or public water facilities.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Primary Uses:
Single Family Dwelling
Two-Family Dwelling
Multifamily Dwellings
Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the mentally 111
Child Care Home
Nursing Home
Child Care Center, Child Care Ministry
Public or private schools
Public Park
Religious Use
2. Temporary Uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2).
4. Home Occupations.
5. Special Exception Uses (subject to the provisions of Section 18).
Fire Station
Police Station
Public Pool
Utility Substation
C. Minimum Lot Area:
1. Single family - 5,500 sq. ft.
2. Two family - 3,300 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
3. Multifamily 2,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Provided, however, for the development of any multifamily project for which a permit is issued, or single family or two family subdivision for which a plat is recorded after the effective date of this Ordinance, attachment to a public-or semipublic sanitary sewer system and water supply shall be mandatory.
D. Minimum Lot Width and Street Frontage -
1. Minimum Lot Width at Minimum Front Setback – 50’
2. Minimum Street Frontage – 25’
E. Residential Density - Maximum Gross Density of any development within this district shall not exceed eighteen (18) dwelling units per gross acre.
F. Minimum Front Yard and Setback - shall be provided along all street rights-of-way as follows:
1. along a manor or local street – 25’
2. along a subcollector street – 30’
3. along a collector – 40’
4. along a arterial – 60’
G. Minimum Rear Yard and setback - shall be provided from the
property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 25'
2. accessory use building - 10'
H. Minimum Side Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. Single Family and Two Family
a. principal use building 5'
b. accessory use building – 5’
2. Multifamily
a. principal use building - 15'
b. accessory use building - 15'
I. Minimum Yards Around Buildings containing Dwelling Units.
In multifamily projects containing two or more buildings, interior yards around buildings containing dwelling units shall be provided as follows:
1. The greater of:
- 15 feet; or
- Ten (10) feet plus one (1) additional foot for each ten (10)
feet of aggregate length of any wall or side of a building.
2. Permitted accessory buildings or uses shall maintain an interior yard of five feet.
3. The distance between buildings shall be the sum of each applicable minimum yard between buildings.
4. Interior yards shall be measured perpendicular to the building or structure at all points.
5. Interior yards shall not overlap any required front, side or rear yards.
J. Building Height Limitations - Multifamily -
1. Principal Use Building - 35', provided, however, any permitted structure may be increased in height up to a maximum of 40' feet subject to the increasing of the required yards by 1' for each 2' of additional structural height above 35'
2. Accessory Use Building - 25'
K. Minimum Floor Area (exclusive of garage, carports and open porches): - 600 sq. ft.
L. Lot Coverage -
1. maximum coverage by principal building – 45%
2. minimum vegetative cover - 25%
M. Minimum Off-Street Parking - See Section 14 for requirements.
N. Entrance Restrictions - See Section 14 for requirements.
O. On-Premise Signs - See Section 14 for requirements.
11.05 Multifamily Residential District (R-3).
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to accommodate multi family dwelling units where compatibility with the surrounding land uses is maintained. This district should be located in close association with community facilities such as schools, parks, shopping areas, etc. Development within this district requires the provision of sanitary sewer and/or public water facilities.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Primary uses:
Single Family Dwelling
Two-Family Dwelling
Multifamily Dwellings
Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the Mentally Ill
Child Care Home
Nursing Home
Child Care Center, Child Care Ministry
Public or Private Schools
Public Park
Religious Use
2. Temporary uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2).
4. Home Occupations.
5. Special Exception Uses (subject to the provisions of Section 18) .
Fire Station
Police Station
Public Pool
Utility substation
C. Minimum Lot Area:
1. Single family - 4,356 sq. ft.
2. Two family - 3,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
3. Multi family - 1,815 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Provided, however, for the development of any multifamily project for which a permit is issued, or single family or two family subdivision for which a plat is recorded after the effective date of this ordinance, attachment to a public or semipublic sanitary sewer system and water supply shall be mandatory.
D. Minimum Lot width and street Frontage
1. Minimum Lot width at Minimum Front Setback - 50'
2. Minimum Street Frontage - 25'
E. Residential Density - Maximum Gross Density of any development within this district shall not exceed twenty-four (24) dwelling units per gross acre.
F. Minimum Front Yard and Setback - shall be provided along all street rights-of-way as follows:
1. along a minor or local street - 25'
2. along a subcollector street - 30'
3. along a collector - 40'
4. along a arterial - 60'
G. Minimum Rear Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 25'
2. accessory use building - 10'
H. Minimum Side Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. Single Family and Two Family
a. principal use building - 5'
b. accessory use building - 5'
2. Multifamily
a. principal use building - 15,
b. accessory use building - 15'
I. Use of Minimum Yards - all minimum yards shall be:
1. landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery, or hedge, or in combination with other suitable ground cover materials;
2. maintained as a buffer strip in compliance with the requirements for a Type B Buffer Yard as set forth in Section 17; and
3. shall remain free from structures, except that Minimum Front Yards may include driveways and parking areas provided that a minimum buffer strip of 10' in depth measured from and paralleling the right-of-way line shall be maintained along the front line of the parking area in compliance with the requirements for a Type B Buffer Yard as set forth in Section 17;
J. Minimum Yards Around Buildings Containing Dwelling Units.
In multifamily projects containing two or more buildings, interior yards around buildings containing dwelling units shall be provided as follows:
1. The greater of:
- 15 feet; or
- Ten (10) feet plus one (1) additional foot for each ten (10)
feet of aggregate length of any wall or side of a. building.
2. Permitted accessory buildings or uses shall maintain an interior yard of five feet.
3. The distance between buildings shall be the sum of each applicable minimum yard between buildings.
4. Interior yards shall be measured perpendicular to the building or structure at all points.
5. Interior yards shall not overlap any required front, side or rear yards.
K. Building Height Limitations -
1. principal use building – 60’
2. accessory use building – 25’
L. Minimum Floor Area (exclusive of garage, carports and open porches): - 550 sq. ft.
M. Lot Coverage -
1. maximum coverage by principal building – 45%
2. minimum vegetative cover – 25%
N. Minimum off-Street Parking - See Section 14 for requirements.
O. Entrance Restrictions - See Section - 14 for requirements.
P. On-Premise Signs - See Section 16 for requirements
11.06 High Density Residential District (R-3H).
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to accommodate the highest density multi- family residential uses where there is maximum compatibility with the surrounding land uses. This district should be located in close association with community facilities such as schools, parks, shopping areas, etc. Development within this district requires the provision of sanitary sewer and/or public water facilities.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Primary Uses:
Single Family Dwelling
Two-Family Dwelling
Multifamily Dwellings
Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the Mentally Ill
Child Care Home
Nursing Home
Child Care Center, Child Care Ministry
Public or private schools
Public Park
Religious Use
2. Temporary Uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2).
4. Home Occupations.
5. Special Exception Uses (subject to the provisions of Section 18).
Fire Station
Police Station
Public Pool
Utility Substation
C. Minimum Lot Area:
1. Single family - 3,630 sq. ft.
2. Two family - 2,240 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
3. Multi family - 1,210 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Provided, however, for the development of any multifamily project for which a permit is issued, or single family or two family subdivision for which a plat is recorded after the effective date of this Ordinance, attachment to a public or semipublic sanitary sewer system and water supply shall be mandatory.
D. Minimum Lot Width and Street Frontage -
1. Minimum Lot Width at Minimum Front Setback - 50'
2. Minimum Street Frontage - 25'
E. Residential Density - Maximum Gross Density of any development within this district shall not exceed thirty-six (36) dwelling units per gross acre.
I. Minimum Front Yard and setback - shall be provided along all street rights-of-way as follows:
1. along a minor or local street - 25'
2. along a subcollector street - 30'
3. along a collector- - 40'
4. along a arterial - 60'
G. Minimum Rear Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. principal use building - 25'
2. accessory use building - 10'
H. Minimum Side Yard arid Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
1. Single Family and Two Family
a. principal use building - 5'
b. accessory use building - 5'
2. Multifamily
a. principal use building – 15’
b. accessory use building - 15'
I. Use of Minimum Yards - all minimum yards shall be:
1. landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery, or hedge, or in combination with other suitable ground cover materials;
2. maintained as a buffer strip in compliance with the requirements for a Type B Buffer Yard as set forth in Section 17; and
3. shall remain free from structures, except that Minimum Front Yards may include driveways and parking areas provided that a minimum buffer strip of 10' in depth measured from and paralleling the right-of-way line shall be maintained along the front line of the parking area in compliance with the requirements for a Type B Buffer Yard as set forth in Section 17;
J. Minimum Yards Around Buildings Containing Dwelling Units.
In multifamily projects containing two or more buildings, interior yards around buildings containing dwelling units shall be provided as follows:
1. The greater of:
- 1.5 feet; or
- Ten (10) feet plus one (1) additional foot for each ten (10) feet of aggregate length of any wall or side of a building.
2. Permitted accessory buildings or uses shall maintain an interior yard of five feet.
3. The distance between buildings shall be the sum of each applicable minimum yard between buildings.
4. Interior yards shall be measured perpendicular to the building or structure at all points.
5. Interior yards shall not overlap any required front, side or rear yards.
K. Building Height Limitations –
1. principal use building – 60’
2. accessory use building – 25’
L. Minimum Floor Area (exclusive of garage, carports and open porches): - 450 sq. ft.
M. Lot Coverage -
1. maximum coverage by principal building – 45%
2. minimum vegetative cover -- 25%
N. Minimum Off-Street Parking - See Section 14 for requirements.
O. Entrance Restrictions - See Section 14 for requirements.
P. On-Premise Signs - See Section 16 for requirements.
11.07 Mobile Home Park Residential District (R-T).
A. Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide for mobile home park communities at appropriate locations where they can be closely associated with community facilities such as schools, parks, shopping areas, etc. In locating this district, attention should be given to the relationship of the district to the existing and potential development of the surrounding area as well as establishing an attractive residential environment. Development within this district requires the provision of sanitary sewer and/or public water facilities.
B. Permitted Uses.
1. Primary Uses:
Mobile Dwelling Projects, including mobile dwellings and
manufactured dwellings for single family use and occupancy Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled
Residential Facility for the Mentally Ill
Public
Park Religious Use
2. Temporary Uses (as defined in Section 2).
3. Accessory Uses (as defined in Section 2), including:
a. manager's office and apartment;
b. project maintenance equipment storage facility;
c. common recreation and service buildings, structures and areas, including laundry facilities;
d. common or individual storage areas; and
e. parking areas and carports.
4. Home Occupations.
C. Mobile Home Park Development Standards - the following development standards shall apply to a Mobile Home Park (or any other permitted principal use or special exception use located in this district) as a single development lot:
1. Minimum Lot Area - 5 acres.
Provided, however, attachment to a public or semipublic sanitary sewer system and water supply shall be mandatory.
2. Minimum Lot Width – 100’
3. Residential Density - Maximum Gross Density of any development within this district shall not exceed ten (10) dwelling units per gross acre.
4. Minimum Front Yard and Setback - shall be provided along all street rights-of-way as follows:
a. along a minor or local street - 25'
b. along a subcollector street - 30'
c. along a collector - 40'
d. along a arterial - 60'
5. Minimum Rear Yard and Setback - shall be provided from the property line as follows:
a. Minimum Rear Yard - 15'
b. Minimum Rear Buffer Yard 40'
6. Minimum Side Yard and setback shall be provided from the property line as follows:
a. Minimum Side Yard – 15’
b. Minimum Side Buffer Yard - 40'
7. Use of Minimum Yards - all minimum yards shall be:
a. landscaped with grass, trees shrubbery, or hedge, or in combination with other suitable ground cover materials;
b. maintained as a buffer strip in compliance with the requirements for a Type B Buffer Yard as set forth in Section 17 ; and
c. shall remain free from structures except that Minimum Front Yards may include driveways and parking areas provided that a minimum buffer strip of 10' in depth measured from and paralleling the right-of-way line shall be maintained along the front line of the parking area in compliance with the requirements for a Type B Buffer Yard as set forth in Section 17.
8. Building Height Limitations.
a. Principal Use Building - 35', provided, however, any permitted structure may be increased in height up to a maximum of 40' feet subject to the increasing of the required yards by 1' for each 2' of additional structural height above 35'
b. Accessory Use Building - 25'
9. Internal Street Standards - all mobile home lots shall have direct access to an internal street within the mobile home park. There shall be no direct access from any mobile home lot to any perimeter public street. All internal streets shall comply with the following standards:
a. Minimum pavement width:
- 1 way traffic, no parking - 12'
- 1 way traffic, parking on one side - 20'
- 1 way traffic, parking on both sides - 28'
- 2 way traffic, no parking - 24'
- 2 way traffic, parking on one side - 32'
- 2 way traffic, parking on both sides - 40'
b. Maximum length of pavement fox a cul-de-sac - 150'
c. Minimum pavement radius for a cul-de-sac turn-around – 60'
d. Sidewalks - minimum of one side of each street, 3' in width
e. Curb and Gutter - 2' on each side unless an alternative is approved by the County Surveyor.
10. Minimum Lighting Standards - 0.3 foot candles on streets and sidewalks. It provided, individual yard lights on each mobile home lot shall accommodate at least a 40 watt incandescent bulb.
11. Minimum Off-Street Parking (applicable to all common parking areas and parking for the manager's office, recreation buildings/areas, or other common structures) -See Section 14 for requirements.
12. Minimum Off-Street Loading - See Section 14 for requirements.
13. Entrance Restrictions - See Section 14 for requirements.
14. On-Premise Signs - See Section 14 for requirements.
D. Additional Development Standards Applicable to Individual Lots Within a Mobile Home Park - the following standards shall be applicable to each mobile home lot within a Mobile Home Park:
1. Minimum Lot Area - 2,500 sq. ft. Provided, however, each dwelling unit shall be attached to a public or semipublic sanitary sewer and water supply.
2. Minimum Lot Width - 30'
3. Maximum Lot Coverage - 45%
4. Minimum Vegetative Cover – 30%
5. Setbacks:
a. Front - the lesser of 15' from edge of pavement or 12' from edge of sidewalk
b . Side - 12'
c. Rear - 7’
6. Parking - minimum of two (2) paved parking spaces per mobile home lot located either:
a. on the mobile home lot;
b. on-street in front of the mobile home lot; or
c. within a common parking area, provided the parking spaces are located not more than 300' from the mobile home lot served.
7. Minimum Storage - 90 cubic feet per mobile home. Storage areas may be located either:
a. in a centralized fireproof building;
b. under the mobile home, within a secured and screened skirting area; or
c. in a detached accessory storage building.
8. Building Height Limitations – 25’
9. Minimum Floor Area - 680 sq. ft.
10. Skirting - All mobile dwellings shall be skirted with a fire and weather resistant material which entirely encloses the undercarriage of the mobile dwelling and makes the area under the mobile home secure from animals.
11. Patio - Each dwelling unit shall be abutted by a concrete patio of at least six (6) feet in width by six (6) feet in length constructed with a minimum thickness of four (4) inches.