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8-2-9: ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (R1):
A. Purpose: The Estate Residential (R1) District promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of Ada County by implementing the applicable comprehensive plans within areas of impact. Residential development shall be based on the availability of urban public facilities, surrounding land uses, and the applicable comprehensive plan designation. This district primarily includes single-family detached residences developed at densities lower than typically found in urban and suburban areas.
B. Development And Dimensional Standards:
Density and Development | ||
1 | Lot Size (min) | 1 acre |
2 | Lot Coverage (max) | 35% |
3 | Building Height (max) | 35' |
4 | Street Frontage (min) | 100' |
Setbacks | ||
5 | Front Setback (min) | |
Arterial or Collector Street | 30' | |
Local Street or Private Road | 25' | |
If providing alley access, a side loaded garage, or rear garage | 20' | |
6 | Interior Side Setback (min) | 10' |
7 | Side Setback from Local Street or Private Road (min) (if vehicle access is restricted on the local street or private road, a setback of 15' is permitted) | 20' |
8 | Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
NOTES: Only one dwelling unit is allowed per property, with the exception of an approved additional dwelling in the form of a Duplex, Secondary Dwelling, Additional Farm Dwelling, Caretaker Dwelling, or Temporary Living Quarters. No more than two dwelling units total are allowed on a single property or as allowed per Table 8-2-23-2. See Section 8-2-2
C, Table 8-2-2-1 (Summary / Description of Dimensional Standards). See Chapter 4 (Use Standards) for additional or supplemental standards for use types, such as Secondary Dwellings. | ||
C. Permitted Uses: Refer to Section 8-2-23 of this Chapter (Use Table).
(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)
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