The purpose of this chapter is to provide for:

The R-1, Single-Family Residential, Zone is intended to provide for and to protect single-family residences in specified low-density residential areas and to preserve land for single-family residential uses. Residential density generally ranges from one (1) to four (4) dwelling units per acre.

The R-2, Single-Family and Two (2) Family Residential, Zone is intended to provide for and to protect single-family and two (2) family residences in specified low-density areas and to preserve land for single-family and two (2) family residential uses. Residential density generally ranges from four (4) to eight (8) dwelling units per acre.

The R-3, Multi-Family Residential, Zone is intended to accommodate medium- to high-density residential uses and to preserve land for such residential uses. Residential density generally ranges from six (6) to fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. The zone may also serve as a transitional buffer area between commercial areas and low-density residential areas. Limited commercial uses are permitted as conditional uses.

The R-4, Rural Residential, Zone is intended to provide areas to accommodate a low-density residential use pattern. The zone provides land which may be converted from the residential reserve designation to a development district. Land uses permitted in the zone and the standards applicable to it are designed so that future, more intensive development is not precluded. This zone is appropriate for properties which may not be suitable for dense urban development due to public facility limitations that cannot be corrected by extending existing facilities or upgrading existing facilities at a reasonable cost. Equestrian opportunities and keeping of animals consistent with the size of the property may be allowed. (Ord. 2929, 8/13/19; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)