Sec. 98-42.  R-1A Enhanced Single-family Residential District.

(a)        Intent: This district is intended to provide large lots in planned subdivisions for exclusive use by single-family detached dwellings. The "R-1A" district incorporates open green space, community recreation facilities, and may include security gates and controlled access.

(b)        Uses: A building or premises in this zoning district shall be used only for the purposes shown in table 1, herein.

(c)            Maximum height and area: All lots and structures shall comply with table 2, herein.

(d)            Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with table 3, herein and the regulations in article VIII.

(e)            Landscaping: Requirements for landscaping are found in chapter 90, article II "Landscaping" of the Code of Ordinances.

(f)        Signs: Signs in this district shall comply with the requirements of chapter 66 "Signs" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Webster.

(g)        Special regulations: The following special conditions shall apply to uses in the R-1A district:

(1)        All area and security lighting shall be located to minimize glare and be oriented to prevent illumination of adjoining properties.

(2)        The principal residential structure shall contain a living area, exclusive of garages, porches, and porticos, of not less than 1,600 square feet.

(3)        The exterior walls of the principal structure shall be constructed with a minimum of 40 percent masonry or brick.

(h)            Reserved.

(i)            Reserved.

(j)            Reserved.

(k)            Sidewalks: Continuous sidewalks not less than four feet in width shall generally be provided along all public streets abutting any part of the lot or site. On the major thoroughfares of Interstate Highway 45, Nasa Road One, Bay Area Boulevard and FM 270, these sidewalks shall be no less than six feet in width.The sidewalks shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the city sidewalk design standards. Where existing sidewalks are less than six feet in width, the developer may match the existing sidewalk width, but in no case shall any sidewalk be less than four feet in width.

(l)         Home occupations: All home occupations shall be subject to the following restrictions and limitations with out exception:

(1)        They shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit which is the bona fide residence of the practitioner or entirely within an authorized accessory building.

(2)        Not more than one person other than a family member who resides in the residence shall participate in the activity on the premises.

(3)        The residential character and appearance of the lot and dwelling shall be maintained. Neither the interior or exterior shall be structurally altered to accommodate the activity, nor shall any buildings be added to accommodate the activity.

(4)        The activity shall not create customer related or delivery related vehicular traffic in excess of three vehicles in a 24-hour day in the residential neighborhood except for garage, yard or estate sales.

(5)        No outside storage of equipment, materials, supplies or inventory related to the business shall be allowed.

(6)        The activity shall not produce any external noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, odor, glare, fumes, electrical interference, or waste run-off outside the dwelling unit or on the property surrounding the dwelling unit.

(7)        No vehicle used in connection with the activity that requires a commercial driver's license to operate shall be parked on the premises or on any street adjacent to the residential property.

(8)        The activity shall not be advertised by any signs on the premises, nor shall the street address of the resident be advertised through signs, billboards, television, radio, newspaper, bulletin boards, coupon books, internet, flyers or public mailouts, except for garage, yard, and estate sales and telephone directories.

(9)        No baby sitting is allowed where more than three children not of the household are kept.

(10)      No repair or building of automobiles, motorcycles, boats, airplanes, or any equipment with engines larger than one cylinder which are not owned, (for the purposes of this section ownership requires title to the vehicle or equipment is in the name of the occupant) and operated by the occupant is permitted.

(11)      No more than one garage, estate or yard sale is allowed in any three-month period. These may be no longer than three consecutive days in length.