CHAPTER 14A Title 10 R-1A Residence Zone
CHAPTER 14A
R1-A
10-14A-1 General Objectives and Characteristics of Zone
10-14A-2: Special Provisions Regarding Single Family Attached Dwellings
10-14A-1: GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ZONE: The objective in
establishing the R1-A Residence Zone is to provide a residential environment within the City
which is characterized by somewhat smaller lot width. Also characteristic of this zone are
residential amenities adequate to maintain desirable residential neighborhoods. The principal
permitted uses in the R1-A Residence Zone shall be single-family dwelling units and one structure
containing two (2) single-family dwelling units as ordinarily referred to as townhouses and certain
other public facilities which are necessary to promote and maintain stable residential
neighborhoods. This zone does not allow density that will exceed four (4.0) dwelling units per
acre.
In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this ordinance and to promote the essential
characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the R1-A Residence Zone (see
also §10-5 Supplementary Regulations to Zones, §10-7 Special Provisions Applying to
Miscellaneous Uses, §10-29 Subdivision Regulations, and §10-37 District Use Matrix).
10-14A-2: SPECIAL PROVISIONS REGARDING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED
DWELLINGS:
(A) No single-family attached dwelling shall be located above another dwelling unit, either in
whole or in part.
(B) Each single-family attached dwelling unit shall have at least one direct pedestrian access
from the interior of the dwelling to the exterior boundaries of the lot and no pedestrian
access may be held in common with another single family dwelling unit.
(C) Except as noted below, a single-family attached dwelling unit shall have no facilities or
property in common with another single-family attached dwelling unit and all dwellings
shall be structurally and functionally independent from each other. All single-family
attached dwelling units shall have separate electrical service, water service lines, and
sanitary sewer service lines. Common facilities or property are allowed for the following:
1. Common party walls constructed in accordance with the International Building
Code or International Residential Code as they may apply.
2. Foundations supporting attached or party walls.
3. Flashing at the termination of the roof covering over any attached walls.
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4. Roofs.
5. Vehicular access to a dedicated street for off street parking facilities or detached
garages.
(D) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a single-family attached dwelling unit unless
a common facility or party wall agreement or Declaration of Condominium, together with
a separate legal description for each living unit has been filed with the Bonneville County
Recorder's Office and a copy provided to the City of Ammon, for each such dwelling unit
which shares common facilities with another unit. Such agreement shall include a legal
description of the individual dwelling units sharing common facilities and shall allocate
responsibility as and between the owners of such lots for the use, maintenance, and
ownership of all common facilities.
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