§ 5-40. R-140 Single Family Residence District.

This zoning district is intended primarily for single-family residences on large lots in areas where topography does not lend the land for small-lot development.

5-40.1  Within the R-140 Single Family Residence District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

All uses permitted in the R-100 Single Family Residence District, including Special Uses.

5-40.2  Minimum specifications for development of the R-140 Single Family Residence District:

A.

A maximum of 25 percent of the net acreage exclusive of roads may be used for lots of 1.0 to 1.5 acres.

B.

A maximum of 25 percent of the net acreage exclusive of roads may be used for lots of 1.5 to 2.0 acres.

C.

The remainder of the property shall consist of lots exceeding 2.0 acres.

D.

Upon approval of the Final Plat, a note shall be placed on the plat stating "No lot shall be subdivided, nor shall more than one house be erected on any one lot".

E.

Subdivision development shall be considered only on tracts of 15 acres or more.

5-40.3  Within the R-140 Single Family Residence District, the following uses may be permitted provided the applicant for such a development is granted a Special Use Permit by the Board of Commissioners after receiving recommendations from the Director of Planning and Development and Planning Commission and after a public hearing.

A.

The subdivision of land with frontage on private roads with a common easement.

B.

Group Homes.

C.

Family Personal Care Home (minimum one-acre lot size).