Single-Family Detached Legacy (SFD-L) District

Purpose and Intent

The SFD-L District is established to accommodate the continuation of the development and uses on property that were zoned Single-Family Detached (SFD) District prior to September 1, 2025 (the date of adoption of this chapter). The SFD-L District is a legacy district and is not intended to be applied to any additional land area in the city beyond those properties that are zoned SFD as of September 1, 2025. It is anticipated that undeveloped SFD-L property may rezone to the Residential – Low Density District (RL) to better accommodate the dimensional standards needed for newer home types in accordance with the Zoning Amendment procedures set forth in Section 18-62.   

Summary of Allowable Uses

Please refer to Section 18-168 for a complete list of principal uses; Section 18-334 contains a list of accessory uses; and Section 18-366 contains a list of temporary uses.

Legend:

• (SUP): Special Use Permit required 
• (L): Limited use standards apply
• (TUP) Temporary Use Permit required

Note: If no item in the legend is listed next to a listed land use, it is permitted by right in the RL district

Main Uses

Agriculture and Animal Related Uses

• Community Garden
• Crop Production (L)

Commercial Uses

No land uses listed

Entertainment Uses

No land uses listed

Industrial, Automotive, and Transportation Uses

• Mining (SUP)
• Recycling Collection Center (L)
• Transit Passenger Shelter
• Well / Production Sites

Lodging Uses

No land uses listed

Public and Institutional Uses

• Cemetery / Mausoleum (SUP)
• Day Care Facility
• Group Home
• Library (SUP)
• Park
• Post Office (SUP)
• Public Entertainment / Recreation Facility (SUP) 
• Public Service / Safety Facility
• Recovery Residence
• Religious Institution
• School, Public or Private (SUP)

Residential Uses

• Dwelling, 1 Unit Detached (single lot)

Utilities and Infrastructure Uses

• Public Utility Facilities
• Utility or Government Installation Other than Listed (SUP)
• Water Treatment Plant, Reservoir and Water Storage Tanks
• Wireless Telecommunications, Tower and Equipment (SUP)

Accessory Uses

• Accessory Building / Structure
• Accessory Community Center, Private (SUP)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Accessory Game Court, Private (SUP)
• Accessory Outdoor Storage
• Amateur Telecommunications Facility
• Golf Safety Net (SUP)
• Home Occupation
• Short-Term Rental 
• Solar Energy Collection System, Canopy
• Solar Energy Collection System, Ground-Mounted
• Solar Energy Collection System, Roof-Mounted
• Swimming Pool, Private
• Urban Garden
• Wind Energy Conversion Systems (SUP)
• Wireless Telecommunications, Building/Structure Mounted (L)

• Seasonal Sales 
• Special Event
• Temporary Concrete or Asphalt Batch Plant
• Temporary Grazing
• Temporary Living Quarters
• Temporary Use, Other

Development Standards:

To access the complete development standards for the SFD-L zone district, use this link to Section 18-119 of the Code.

Table 18-119.1. SFD-L District dimensional standards by use.

Table 18-119.1 footnotes:

1. Use of the minimum lot area requires additional common open space to stay within the maximum dwelling unit density of five units per acre. The additional common open space may not be credited in a future resubdivision to increase the dwelling unit density within the original subdivision. 
2. A lot size larger than these minimums may be required as a condition of approval of a subdivision plat for lots within 300 feet of existing residential development, if: 
   • A larger lot size is necessary to ensure the compatibility between the proposed development and existing residential development; and 
   • Use of a larger lot size would not adversely affect the use of property in the proposed development, neighboring properties, or adjacent thoroughfares.
3. The first number is the setback for a porch with no living space above it.  The second number is the setback in all other circumstances.
4. The first number is for the principal structure, second is for accessory structure. 
5. The first number is for the principal structure. The second number is for accessory structures.

Basements, garages, and carports do not count in calculating floor area for the purposes of this provision.  

RL District, Additional Standards 

Use this link to Section 18-119(b) to access the additional provisions. 

• A minimum of four legal parking spaces on the street for lots fronting on the bulb of a cul-de-sac. 
• A parking plan shall be submitted with the conceptual site plan displaying the four parking spaces. 
• The maximum width of a driveway for lots located on the bulb of a cul-de-sac measured at the front property line shall be 24 feet.
• In single-family lots, the director may approve a Development Plan where no parking spaces are fully enclosed.
• The owner may construct a carport in compliance with the following criteria: 
  • Carports shall comply with the front, rear and side yard setbacks and shall not be constructed in front of the principal residential structure. 
    • Carports shall not be constructed of cloth or fabric of any kind. Tarps, canvas or similar materials shall not be used to enclose the carport. 
      • A building permit obtained from the city is required to build or modify a carport. 
      • Carports shall not be used for storage or placement of items for a period in excess of 24 hours. 
      • The maximum height of a carport is 16 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less. 
      • The minimum size of a carport is 180 square feet and a maximum of 440 square feet with minimum width of nine feet. 
      • The carport floor shall be in compliance with Section 18-659(d)(2)a. of this chapter. 
      • The carport shall be architecturally compatible with the existing structure. 
• Carports that were constructed prior to March 8, 2011, and meet the side setback requirements are granted nonconforming status.
• For single-family units with two or fewer bedrooms, a Development Plan may be approved by the director where only two parking spaces are provided, one of which must be fully enclosed. In reviewing a request to allow only one fully enclosed parking space, the director shall consider the following:
• The nature of fully enclosed parking spaces for existing development within 300 feet of the proposed development; 
• The number of fully enclosed parking spaces that would ensure compatibility between the proposed development and existing development, or act as a transition between the proposed development and adjacent existing development;
• The design and location of off-street parking and the manner in which the proposed development will handle ingress and egress to the site; and
• The contribution of the enclosed parking spaces to the visual quality of the street.