Appendix A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE

Appendix 4.0. BASE DISTRICTS

§ 4.2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

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4.2.1

Intent Statements

A1 Agricultural

The A1 Agricultural District is designed for agricultural uses on lands primarily in the outlying areas of the City, prior to development of those areas into subdivisions. When subdividing occurs, it is expected that these areas will be rezoned to a class other than agricultural, in keeping with the general plan of that portion of the City of Peoria.

RE Estate Residential

The RE Estate Residence District is intended to promote low density residential uses of a semi-rural character. This district is located in areas of existing large-lot development and/or in areas of natural beauty where maximum open space preservation is desired. The density shall not exceed one (1) gross dwelling unit per two (2) acres.

R1 Single-Family Residential

The R1 District is intended to accommodate existing large lot single-family houses in established neighborhoods at a density not to exceed two gross dwelling units per acre. The district is intended to ensure continued protection of existing development patterns and is not intended for use on additional lands within the Heart of Peoria.

R2 Single-Family Residential

The R2 District is intended to accommodate existing large lot single-family houses in established neighborhoods at a density not to exceed four gross dwelling units per acre. The district is intended to ensure continued protection of existing development patterns and is not intended for use on additional lands within the Heart of Peoria.

R3 Single-Family Residential

The R3 District is intended to accommodate existing single-family houses in established neighborhoods at a density not to exceed 7.26 gross dwelling units per acre. The district is intended to ensure continued protection of existing development patterns and is not intended for use on additional lands within the Heart of Peoria.

R4 Single-Family Residential

The R4 District is intended to preserve established single-family neighborhoods. The district is also intended to allow for new single-family houses on small lots in development patterns that mimic established portions of surrounding neighborhoods at a density not to exceed 11.62 gross dwelling units per acre.

R5 Residential Cluster Development

The R5 Residential Cluster Development District is designed to provide for alternative modes of residential development with a greater variety in type, design, and layout, while maintaining the character of an owner-occupied neighborhood. This district would allow for higher-density housing than would be permitted in a single-family residence district, but less than multi-family residential districts. The density shall not exceed 12.10 dwelling units per acre.

R6 Multi-Family Residential

The R6 District is intended to provide for a variety of housing opportunities at intensities compatible with surrounding land uses at a density not to exceed 15.02 gross dwelling units per acre.

R7 Multi-Family Residential

The R7 District is intended to provide for a variety of housing opportunities at intensities compatible with surrounding land uses at a density not to exceed 20 gross dwelling units per acre. The district is intended to encourage townhouse, garden or courtyard apartment developments.

R8 Multi-Family Residential

The R8 District is intended to provide for high density multifamily units at a density not to exceed 43 gross dwelling units per acre. This district is intended to be used primarily close to commercial districts where land has a high value and where there is the greatest concentration of people.

4.2.2

Permitted Land Uses

Permitted uses by zoning district are set forth in Chapter 5.0, Permitted Land Uses.

4.2.3

Site Plan Review

All development in the R5, R6, R7, and R8 districts is subject to the site plan review process as set forth in 2.1.3, Development Review Board.

4.2.4

Building Envelope Standards

Primary and accessory structures in the residential districts shall meet the applicable building envelope standards as set forth below.

Note: RE, R1, R2, R3, and R4 districts are subject to the Design Standards in Section 4.2.5. Where the Design Standards make no mention of a specific standard, the following table applies.

	A1	RE	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	R7	R8
LOT
Density (max units/acre gross)		0.5	2.00	4.00	7.26	11.62	12.10	15.02	20.00	43.00
Area (min sq. ft.)	10 acres	87,120	21,780	10,890	6,000	3,750	7,500	7,500	7,500	7,500
Area per unit (min sq. ft.)			—	—	—	—	3,600	2,900	2,170	1,089
Width (min ft.)			80	70	40	37	22/90 ⁽¹¹⁾	—	—	—
Width, corner (min ft.)			100	95	95	—		—	—	—
Minimum Development Area (acre)							2
YARDS
Principal Structure (min ft.)
Front	50	50	35 ⁽¹⁾	25 ⁽¹⁾	25 ⁽¹⁾	15 ⁽¹⁾	25	30 ⁽¹⁾	25 ⁽¹⁾	15 ⁽¹⁾
Side, Interior (single/total)	50	20*	12/30 ⁽²⁾	8/20 ⁽³⁾	5 ⁽³⁾	4 ⁽⁴⁾	0	10 ⁽⁵⁾	6/15	6/15
Side, Corner ⁽⁸⁾	50	50	15	10	10	8	10	12	10	10
Rear	50	50	25	25	25	25	30	25	30	30
Accessory Structure (min ft.) ⁽¹⁰⁾
Front	50	50	35	25	25	15	25	30	25	15
Side, Interior (single/total) ⁽⁹⁾	50	20	12/30	8/20	5	4	0	10	6	6
Side, Corner ⁽⁸⁾	50	30	15	10	10	8	10	12	10	10
Rear	1.5	1.5	1.5 ⁽⁶⁾	1.5 ⁽⁶⁾	1.5 ⁽⁶⁾	1.5 ⁽⁶⁾	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
HEIGHT
Principal Structure (max ft.)
Height	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	45	45	75
Accessory Structure (max ft.) ⁽¹⁰⁾
Height	35 ⁽¹²⁾	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14
TRANSITIONAL BUFFER
Interior Side Yard (% of lot width)			—	—	—	—	10% ⁽⁷⁾	10% ⁽⁷⁾	10% ⁽⁷⁾	10% ⁽⁷⁾
Rear Yard (% of lot depth)			—	—	—	—	10% ⁽⁷⁾	10% ^{( 7)}	10% ⁽⁷⁾	10% ⁽⁷⁾

(1) Or the average of the two principal structures on the adjoining parcels, whichever is less

(2) Plus one foot for each foot by which the building exceeds 35 feet.

(3) Plus one foot for each foot by which the building exceeds 25 feet.

(4) Or a total of 20% of the frontage, whichever is less, plus one foot for each foot by which the building exceeds 25 feet

(5) Or a combined 20% of the lot frontage.

(6) Minimum 5 feet required to any alley abutting the rear of the lot where doors to the structure open to the alley

(7) Min 10 ft., max 25 ft.

(8) This yard may be observed only when other lots with frontage on this side of the street in the same block do not have, or have the ability to have, a principal building fronting this street.

(9) Applicable when the accessory structure is located within a side yard area. In cases when the accessory structure is completely within the rear yard, a 1.5 ft side yard setback shall be observed.

(10) See also 5.4

(11) 22 feet or 90 feet per structure. No more than six units in a row.

(12) Barns, shed, and silos shall not exceed 50 feet in height.

(13) Waivers for additional units in accessory structure in a multi-family district are subject to a special use.

4.2.5

Design Standards

The following standards apply to all new development in the RE, R1, R2, R3, and R4 Districts within the Heart of Peoria area. Outside of the Heart of Peoria area, only standards F and J of this section apply.

Setbacks

Front and corner-side setbacks shall be established within five feet of the average of the existing setbacks on the subject residential block face. In no case shall a building be located closer to the street than the closest existing building on the residential block face. Where the existing setbacks are greater than the requirements of 4.2.4, new houses shall conform to the existing pattern.

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Building Height

The height of new houses and additions to existing houses shall be limited to two and one half habitable stories (two floors plus a smaller living space within the roof volume), except on block faces where the majority of houses have more than two and one half habitable stories. In such cases, new buildings shall not exceed the average number of floors of other houses (rounded up to the nearest half story).

Roof height and building profile for new buildings shall seek to be compatible with adjacent structures. On blocks with predominantly single-story houses, new houses shall respect this pattern. Any additional floors may occur to the rear of the house where they will be less noticeable from the street.

Porches

On blocks where the majority of existing houses have front porches, new houses shall have front porches compatible with the architectural style of the house at the main entrance from the street.

Existing porches must be retained when houses are remodeled. Major remodeling projects for the purposes of this section shall include the following: room additions which increase the floor area of the structure by more than 50%, story additions, and roof structure removals and replacements. For houses where original porches have been removed, major remodeling projects shall include replacement of the porch, subject to Section 2.16. New porches shall be at least six feet in depth.

Original design of existing open porches must be maintained; no partial or full porch enclosures are allowed.

Front Entrances

Front entrances must be prominent and oriented to the street in front of the dwelling.

Garages and Parking

Detached garages and/or accessory storage structures placed in interior and corner side yards must be set back six feet from the longest plane of the primary structure's street-side façade. Detached garages and/or accessory storage structures placed in rear yards shall adhere to the applicable yard requirements in 4.2.4

Attached garages must be set back six feet from the longest plane of the street-side façade.

When a new house features an attached garage with access from the street, the garage width shall not exceed 50% of the front elevation width of the house.

For garages exceeding 440 square feet in area, when possible, the garage entrance must be oriented to face away from the street.

Curb cuts and front driveways shall not exceed the prevailing width of existing driveways on a block.

Lighting

Lighting must never be allowed to shine directly onto adjacent residential properties.

Light sources shall be shielded from adjacent properties and shall be directed towards the ground.

Home Design

The scale and mass of new homes or remodeled houses shall be compatible with adjacent houses.

New houses shall provide building materials that have the same visual appearance as other houses on the block.

Architectural styles shall be compatible with other architectural styles on the block.

Additions

When an additional story is added to an existing house, the additional story must be smaller than the lower stories. Any additions to the lower stories must be set back from the existing front wall of the house.

Additions shall have roofs that are compatible with the existing house and adjacent structures.

The materials and architectural style of additions shall be compatible with the materials and style of the existing house and adjacent structures.

Conversions from Single Family Homes to Duplexes

When a single family house is to be used as a dwelling for two families, any staircases that are added outside of the exterior of the existing structure shall only be added on the rear façade, not on façades visible from the street.

Streetscape and Trees

Each residential lot shall have at least one associated street tree. Where gaps in the pattern exist, new trees shall be planted from a list of City-approved species. When possible, the City of Peoria will coordinate its landscaping and streetscape improvements with consideration of these elements.

Trees shall be planted in the tree lawn adjacent to the sidewalk, when one exists.

Where local streets are greater than 28 feet wide, but tree lawns between sidewalks and the travelway do not exist, the City shall consider installing tree lawns.

( Ord. No. 17575 , § 1(Exh. A), 5-8-18; Ord. No. 17594 , § 1, 6-26-18)

                    
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