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R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning (Typical US Municipality)

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Standard single-family residential zone. Permits: single-family homes, ADUs (where allowed), home offices. Typical: 35ft height, 7500sf min lot, 25ft front setback, 5-8ft side setback, 40% lot coverage.

R-1 (or equivalent RS-1, SF, SFR) is the most common residential zoning classification in the US. Typical permitted uses: single-family detached dwelling, accessory dwelling unit (ADU — increasingly by-right in many states since 2020), home occupation/office, gardening, one accessory structure (garage, shed). Conditional/special uses: daycare (6+ children), bed and breakfast, religious assembly, public utility. Prohibited: multi-family, commercial, industrial. Typical dimensional requirements: minimum lot size 5,000-10,000 sf (varies greatly by municipality), maximum height 35 feet / 2.5 stories, front setback 15-30 feet, side setback 5-10 feet, rear setback 15-25 feet, maximum lot coverage 30-50%, maximum FAR 0.4-0.6. Parking: 2 spaces per dwelling unit (1 covered). Variances require public hearing — typically Board of Adjustment. Rezoning requires legislative approval — City Council. ADU regulations vary dramatically by jurisdiction — check local code.

TAGS
zoningr-1residentialsingle-familysetbackheightlot-coverageadu
DETAILS
zone code
R-1
zone name
Single Family Residential
dimensional
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permitted uses
["single_family","adu","home_office"]
conditional uses
["daycare","church","bnb"]
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