602.05

The purpose of this district is to provide areas for the development of low to medium density residential uses and structures. It is the intent of this Ordinance that these districts be located in areas of the City where a protected environment suitable for moderate density residential use can be provided, as well as in established moderate density residential areas as a means to ensure their continuance. 602.05.1 Uses Permitted: 1. Single-Family and Two-Family residential dwellings and accessory structures. 2. Transitional Housing for six (6) or fewer residents 3. Personal care facilities housing six (6) or fewer residents, excluding staff 4. Portable Storage Containers (POD) on a temporary basis in accordance with s 83-2, 83-3 and 83-5 of the Jackson, MS Code of Ordinances 602.05.2 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Special Exceptions: Special Exceptions as listed in the R-1 E Residential District. 602.05.3 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Use Permits: The following uses are permitted provided they are established in accordance with the procedures and provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Any and all Use Permits permitted in the R-1 A Residential District. 2. Manufactured Home when: a. The unit is not located in the R-1A & R-3 Residential Districts; b. The unit is new or less than ten (10) years old; c. The units are similar to surrounding neighborhood features; d. Landscaping is similar to surrounding neighborhood features; e. The permanent hitch, wheels, axles, or other devices allowing transportation are removed; f. The unit is erected on a conventional foundation and is permanently affixed to the property; g. Permanent water and sewer facilities are available to the site; and h. The unit has a HUD Certification Label (tag); Prior to the placement of the unit on the site and the issuance of a building permit, Site Plan Review clearance and documented approval of the unit from the State of Mississippi Fire Marshall’s Office must be obtained. 602.05.4 Regulations: 1. Minimum lot area - 7,500 square feet. 2. Minimum lot width - sixty (60) feet measured at front building setback line, except that corner lots shall be a minimum of eighty (80) feet wide. 3. Minimum front yard depth - twenty-five (25) feet from street right-of way line. Required off-street parking is prohibited in this area or between the street right-of- way and the principal building, with the exception of single-family dwellings. 4. Minimum side yard depth - five (5) feet, except on a corner lot, the minimum side yard on the street side shall be twenty (20) feet. However, no two family dwelling shall be built closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the side lot line of a lot which is zoned R-1E, R-1A, R-1, or R-2A Residential or in any R zone which presently has a detached single-family dwelling located on it. 5. Minimum rear yard depth - twenty (20) feet, such space can be used for parking purposes and open carports. 6. Maximum height - thirty-five (35) feet. 7. Maximum lot coverage - fifty percent (50%) 8. Accessory structures - accessory structures of a type compatible with the surroundings shall be permitted, and when detached from the main building shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet from the front lot line, five (5) feet from the side lot line, and five (5) feet from the rear lot line. On corner lots, the accessory structure must be erected on the opposite corner of the lot from the street line. No accessory structure may be used as living quarters. 9. Regulations for detached single-family dwellings shall be the same as in the R-1 Residential District. 10. In accordance with 83-2 of the Jackson, MS Code of Ordinances, the maximum allowable size for a portable storage container in R-1 and R-2 residential districts is