CHAPTER 12 RP Residence Zone
CHAPTER 12
RP RESIDENCE ZONE
10-12-1: General Objectives and Characteristics of Zone
10-12-2: Use Requirements
10-12-1: GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ZONE: The objective in
establishing the RP Residence Zone is to encourage the creation and maintenance of residential
areas within the City which are characterized by large lots at least twelve thousand (12,000)
square feet on which single-family dwelling units are situated, surrounded by well-kept lawns,
trees and other plantings. A minimum of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and quiet residential
conditions favorable to family living and the rearing of children shall also be characteristic of this
zone. No single lot, regardless of the status of platting in the RP Residence Zone shall contain
more than one dwelling unit, except as specifically allowed by this Title of the City code. This zone
shall not allow density that will exceed 2.5 living units per acre.
In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this ordinance and to promote the
characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the RP 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).
10-12-2: USE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to residential uses the following uses shall be
permitted in the RP Residence Zone:
(A) Churches, when approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use, but not
including temporary revival tents or buildings, and not including night lighting for outdoor
recreational purposes, except when permitted under the term of paragraph 10-7-6.
(B) Public and parochial schools and public and semi-public use, when approved by the
Board of Adjustment as a conditional use, as set forth in paragraph 10-7-1.
(C) Public utility buildings and structures, when approved as required.
(D) Cemeteries, when approved by the Board of Adjustment as a conditional use.
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