SR SUBURBAN RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 602.13
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The purpose of this district is to provide for large-lot residential areas for the development of very low density, single-family residential uses and compatible accessory structures. Areas with these characteristics are typically developed as large- lot subdivisions with custom-built homes, suburban areas on the periphery of the city, and newly annexed areas. It is the intent of this Ordinance that these districts should be maintained without intrusive uses so as to minimize the impact of additional traffic or noise. 602.13.1 Uses Permitted: Any and all uses permitted in the R-1 E Single-Family Residential District. 602.13.2 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Special Exceptions: Special Exceptions, such as the following non-retail uses, provided they are established in accordance with the procedures and provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Special Exceptions as listed in the R-1 Residential District 602.13.3 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Use Permits: The following uses are permitted provided they are established accordance with the procedures and provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Accessory structures used as living quarters for family members, temporary guests, or domestic help subordinate to the principal residence on the same lot no larger than fifty (50) percent of the principal residential structure or eight-hundred fifty (850) square feet, whichever is smaller. 2. Golf Course on lots of not less than fifty (50) acres. 3. Private parks and/ or playgrounds on lots of not less than five (5) acres. 4. Country Clubs, private tennis and swim clubs on lots of not less than ten (10) acres; 5. 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 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. 602.13.4 Regulations: 1. Minimum lot area – three (3) acres or 1 30,680 square feet. 2. Minimum lot width – two hundred (200) feet measured at the front building setback line 3. Minimum front yard depth –seventy-five (75) feet from street right-of-way line. 4. Minimum side yard depth – thirty-five (35) feet, except that any permitted pen or building in which livestock is kept shall be located not less than one hundred (100) feet from any lot line. 5. Minimum rear yard depth – sixty-five (65) feet. 6. Maximum height – thirty-five (35) feet. 7. Maximum lot coverage – fifteen (15) percent. 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 ninety-five (95) feet from the front lot line, fifteen (15) feet from the side and rear lot lines. On corner lots, the accessory structure must be erected on the opposite corner of the lot from the street line.
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