Single Family Residential (R-1-7, R-1-5) Zones

Purpose: The R Zones are intended for the development of single family residential development at densities consistent with the Lindsay General Plan. These zones include the R-1-5, and the R-1-7 Zones.

Development Standards: All uses in the R-1-7 & R-1-5 Zones are subject to development standards contained in the Lindsay Zoning Ordinance. Below is a summary of some of these standards. Note that the Zoning Ordinance may contain more details regarding these standards and should be consulted prior to pursuing a project in this zone.

Setbacks:

Front Yard:	15 ft.
Side Yard:	5 ft. for Single-Story Structures
	10 ft. for Multi-Story Structures
Rear Yard:	5 ft. for Single-Story Structures
	10 ft. for Multi-Story Structures
Street Side:	5 ft. for Single-Story Structures
	10 ft. for Multi-Story Structures
Carports & Garages:	15 ft. from Front Property Line
	15 ft. if Door Faces Side Yard
	10 ft. from Alley if Door Faces Alley
Accessory:	Garden structures less than 7 ft. in height can be located anywhere within a required rear yard.

Height:

Maximum Height:	35 ft.
	Chimneys, vents, antennas, spires, and other structures not intended to increase floor area of the structure may project above the height limit.

Parking:

The Zoning Ordinance requires every new use to provide a certain number of parking spaces in a properly designed and constructed parking lot.

The Parking Standards section contains more information regarding parking standards within the City. The following are some standards specific to the R-1-7 & R-1-5 Zones:

# of Spaces Per Unit Types of Units

2* All

* At least one of these spaces must be in a garage or carport.

Fencing Height:

Max Fence Height -ft.	Fence Location
7	Side & rear property lines
6	Front yard if set back 10 ft.from front property line or 2 ft.from curb face (whichever is greater).
3	Required front yard.
2.5	On corner lots in the street corner area of the lot formed by a right triangle with its apex at the street corner property lines and its sides measuring 25 ft.

Other Standards:

Minimum Lot Size:

Zone	Maximum Square Feet of Land Per Unit
R-1-5	5,000
R-1-7	7,000

Maximum Lot Coverage:

Zone	Maximum Building Coverage Per Lot
R-1-5	40%
R-1-7	40%

The material provided here is for general information and should not be relied upon as the definitive expression of City Ordinances or policies. The Planning Division should be contacted directly for more definitive information.