200 16th Ave Council Bluffs, IA 51503-6830

Chapter 15.08B - R-1/SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 15.08B.010 Statement Of Intent 15.08B.020 Principal Uses 15.08B.030 Conditional Uses 15.08B.040 Accessory Uses 15.08B.050 Site Development Regulations 15.08B.060 Additional Regulations 15.08B.070 Signs 15.08B.010 Statement Of Intent This district is intended for low to moderate density residential neighborhoods characterized by single-family structures with supporting. community facilities. This district also permits single-family attached and townhouse dwellings through subdivision and overlay requirements. The R-1 district is appropriate for established and developing areas of the city. (Ord. 5305 § 2 (part), 1996) 15.08B.020 Principal Uses The following principal uses shall be permitted outright in an R-1 district: Community recreational services; Dwelling, single-family attached (as permitted in a cluster subdivision as outlined in CBMC 14.10 and as permitted in a planned residential overlay in CBMC 15.28); Dwelling, single-family detached; Dwelling, townhouse (as permitted in a planned residential overlay in CBMC 15.28); Family home; Local utility services; Park and recreation services; Public safety services; Religious assembly; School. (Ord. 5305 § 2 (part), 1996) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 6606 on 5/6/2024 15.08B.030 Conditional Uses The following conditional uses shall be permitted in an R-1 district when authorized in accordance with the requirements set forth in CBMC 15.27.020: Cemetery; Day care services. (Ord. 5305 § 2 (part), 1996) 15.08B.040 Accessory Uses The following accessory uses shall be permitted in an R-1 district: Uses of land or structure customarily incidental and subordinate to one of the principal uses, unless otherwise excluded. No accessory structure shall exceed the ground floor coverage of the principal structure. (Ord. 5305 § 2 (part), 1996) 15.08B.050 Site Development Regulations Minimum Lot Size Corner lot: 5,500 square feet Interior lot: 5,000 square feet Corner lot width: 55 feet Interior lot width: 50 feet Lot depth: 100 feet Minimum Setbacks Principal Structure Accessory Structure Front yard: 25 feet Greater of 25 feet or existing front setback line of principle structure Interior side yard: Greater of 5 feet or 10% of lot width at building setback line 3 feet Street side yard: 15 feet 15 feet Rear yard: 20 feet 3 feet Maximum height: 35 feet 18 feet Lot coverage: all structures 35% maximum One principal structure per lot. (Ord. 5305 § 2 (part), 1996) 15.08B.060 Additional Regulations Lot Clustering.