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Strikethroughs to be removed Underlines to be added a. Preserve living qualities of residential neighborhoods. b. Ensure future high quality amenities, including, but not limited to, the provision of adequate light, air, privacy, and convenience of access to property. c. Increase convenience and comfort by providing usable open space and recreation space on or near the housing units they serve. d. Prevent additions or alterations of structures which would damage the character or desirability of existing residential areas. e. Protect residential areas, to the extent possible and appropriate in each area, against unduly heavy motor vehicle traffic. f. Encourage a variety and range of dwelling types and a wide range of population densities with emphasis on home ownership. (2) R-1a district. The rural residential district is intended to allow for a rural lifestyle by permitting low density residential development in areas that are marginal or nonfeasible for agriculture. The R-1a district is intended to be primarily a residential district, but may also accommodate agriculture -related and accessory uses. This is the general area of the city which is not primarily suited to farming due to soil conditions, slope, tree cover, and other physical features better suited for non -farm housing and related accessory uses. (3) R-1 b district. This district is intended to provide land for attractive and diverse low density single-family residential development, and to primarily contain detached low density single- family residential developments and low density planned unit development. Subdivisions utilizing on -site sewage disposal systems and private water wells cannot exceed one single- family residence per gross acre. Construction of on -site sewage disposal systems shall not be permitted on adjoining lots. Streets and other improvements may be temporary in nature as approved by the city council. (4) R-1c district. This district is intended to provide single-family residences in areas with full municipal public sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and municipal water in areas that are a continuation of existing residential development patterns and the infilling of existing lots in established areas. (5) R-1 d district. This district is intended to provide single-family residential districts with larger lots and higher quality housing types in areas with full municipal public sewers, storm sewers, and municipal water in areas that possess significant natural features, including vegetation, wetlands, and topographic features. This district is intended to encourage the design of subdivisions that protect natural features while providing high quality housing sites. (b) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the R-1 districts are as follows: (1) Agricultural uses (only in the R-1a district on parcels five acres or larger). (2) Bed and breakfast establishments, homeowner -occupied. (3) Farm wineries (only in the R-1a district on parcels five acres or larger). (4) Open space preservation (as permitted in section 30-511 et seq.). (5) Public parks. Last Updated January 2023 ro�t�E� rr INATUREI