Article 8 — ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1.5X2)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.5X2 shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private onefamily residence, family daycare home licensed pursuant to state law, small or large residential community care facility operating in compliance with section 10-3-2778 of this chapter, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. (Ord. 17-O-2724, eff. 2-10-2017; amd. Ord. 24-O-2892, eff. 4-18-2024; Ord. 24-O-2894, eff. 6-7-2024; Ord. 24-O-2904, eff. 1-3-2025; Ord. 25-O-2918, eff. 9-5-2025)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1.5X2 zone only if authorized by a conditional use permit issued pursuant to the provisions of article 38 of this chapter:

Public educational institutions.

Public libraries.

Publicly owned playgrounds. (Ord. 91-O-2133, eff. 12-5-1991)

(Ord. 91-O-2133, eff. 12-5-1991; amd. Ord. 24-O-2894, eff. 6-7-2024)

Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in zone R-1.5X2 provided the criteria set forth in article 50 of this chapter are satisfied or a minor accommodation is issued pursuant to the procedure provided in article 50 of this chapter. (Ord. 17-O-2724, eff. 2-10-2017; amd. Ord. 24-O-2892, eff. 4-18-2024)

There shall be no rezoning of all or any part of such portions of zone R-1.5, nor shall any variance be granted to permit the use of any property in such portions of zone R-1.5 for purposes other than public schools, public libraries, public playgrounds, or private one-family residences or dwellings unless such rezoning or variances are confirmed by a vote of the electors of the city. (1962 Code § 10-227; amd. Ord. 91-O-2133, eff. 12-5-1991)

A. Except as provided in article 43 of this chapter, no business shall be conducted or maintained in any building or upon any lot or premises, or upon any portion of either thereof, in zone R-1.5X2. All property and buildings in zone R-1.5X2 hereby are limited to strictly private one-family residential uses except as otherwise provided in this article. A single-family transient use of a "single-family residence" or "accessory dwelling unit", as defined in section 10-3-100 of this chapter, by a single housekeeping unit is prohibited in a single-family residence, accessory dwelling unit(s), or other accessory structure(s) of a single-family residence, including but not limited to pools, game courts, or yards. B. A "single-family residence" or "accessory dwelling unit", as defined in section 10-3-100 of this chapter, may be rented or leased (as evidenced by a written rental or lease agreement, or by evidence of occupancy for at least one year), provided that the initial lease term shall be at least one year. This provision does not apply to transitional housing, emergency shelters, congregate care facilities, or supportive housing. (Ord. 01-O-2383, eff. 11-2-2001; amd. Ord. 25-O-2918, eff. 9-5-2025)