CHAPTER 7

RESIDENTIAL ZONES

ARTICLE A.  RR-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE

SECTION:

11-7A-1:		Legislative Intent
11-7A-2:		Permitted Uses
11-7A-3:		Permitted Conditional Uses
11-7A-4:		Area And Frontage Requirements
11-7A-5:		Access Requirements
11-7A-6:		Location Requirements
11-7A-7:		Height Of Buildings
11-7A-8:		Utility Requirements
11-7A-9:		Dwelling Requirements !2R!

11-7A-1:		LEGISLATIVE INTENT:

A.	The objective in establishing the RR-1 rural residential zone is to provide a location within the city for a residential and agricultural environment where the residents may engage in significant agricultural pursuits, including the keeping of animals. A minimum of vehicular traffic and quiet residential conditions favorable to family living and the rearing of children shall also be characteristic of this zone.

B.	Representative of the uses within the RR-1 zone are one-family dwellings, the keeping of domestic animals in significant numbers, parks, playgrounds, churches and other community facilities designed in harmony with the characteristics of the zone.

C.	Residents and developers within the zone should bear in mind that the proximity of animals to dwellings is an integral part of the zone and should occupy the residences in recognition thereof.

D.	The specific regulations necessary for the accomplishment of the intent of the zone are hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)

11-7A-2:		PERMITTED USES:

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted upon compliance with the standards and requirements as set forth in this title, but shall not subject to the imposition of any additional conditions except where the conditions of FPO floodplain overlay zone apply:

Barns, stables, corrals, pens, coops and other structures for the care and keeping of domestic livestock; provided, that no structure for the housing of livestock or corrals for the close confinement of livestock shall be located closer than one hundred feet (100') to an existing dwelling on an adjacent lot or fifty feet (50') to such dwelling on the same lot.

Churches.

Domestic livestock, the raising, care and keeping of, without limitation as to numbers; provided, that they are kept in a manner which does not create a public nuisance.

Fences, walls and hedges subject to the requirements of section 11-11-14 of this title.

Gardens, orchards and field crops.

Household pets.

Minor utility transmission projects.

One- and two-family dwellings; conventional construction.

One- and two-family dwellings; manufactured housing.

Public agency parks and playgrounds.

Public schools, buildings and grounds, not including storage yards.

Recreational vehicle courts, subject to the provisions of section 11-11-25 of this title.

Residential accessory structures. customary.

Temporary signs, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet advertising the sale of the premises. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000; amd. 2004 Code)

11-7A-3:		PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES:

The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted upon compliance with the requirements set forth in this title and after approval, in the form of a conditional use permit, has been given by the designated reviewing agencies (approval of other agencies or levels of government may be required):

Bed and breakfast inns, subject to the provisions of section 11-11-20 of this title.

Earth shelter home projects, subject to the provisions of section 11-11-22 of this title, and the prior approval of a site plan in accordance with the provisions of section 11-11-21 of this title.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of section 11-11-18 of this title.

Kennels, commercial. Any premises wherein a person engages in the buying, boarding, breeding, letting for hire, training for a fee or selling, who maintains four (4) but not more than ten (10) dogs over the age of six (6) months. Commercial kennels are subject to the provisions and standards of section 6-1-7 of this code.

Kennels, hobby. Any premises where a person owns and maintains four (4) but not more than five (5) dogs over the age of six (6) months and is not in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee or selling. Hobby kennels are subject to the provisions and standards of section 6-1-7 of this code.

Premises occupations, subject to the provisions of section 11-11-19 of this title. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000; amd. Ord. 2013-1, 1-10-2013)

11-7A-4:		AREA AND FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum area and frontage requirements of a zoning lot shall be as follows:

Use | Minimum Area | Minimum Frontage
One- and two-family dwellings | 1 acre | 130 feet
Churches | 2.5 acres | 200 feet
Schools | 5 acres | 200 feet

(Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)

11-7A-5:		ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:

Each lot shall abut upon and have direct access to a city street. The length of said abutting side shall be not less than the minimum frontage requirement of the zone, except that the length of said abutting side may be reduced to not less than fifty feet (50') when:

A.	The lot is a "flag lot"; provided, that the portion of the lot, not including the drive, is not less than the minimum width and area requirement of the zone; or

B.	The lot fronts upon a cul-de-sac or curve in a designated city street and the lot lines radiate in such a manner that the width of the lot will meet or exceed the minimum width requirements of the zone at a distance of eighty feet (80') from the front setback line as measured along the side lot line. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)

11-7A-6:		LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.	Main Buildings: All dwellings and other main buildings and structures shall be set back in accordance with the following:

1.	Front Setback: All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than twenty five feet (25') from the front lot line; provided, that on lots approved in conformance with the provisions of subsection 11-7A-5A or B of this article, the front setback shall be the distance from the front lot line at which the minimum width requirements are met, but not less than twenty five feet (25').

2.	Side Setback:

a.	Interior Lots: All dwellings and other main buildings, including any attached carport, garage, or similar structure, shall be set back not less than fifteen feet (15') from the side lot line.

b.	Corner Lots, Side Abutting A Street: All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than twenty five feet (25') from the side lot line which abuts on a street.

3.	Rear Setback:

a.	Interior Lots: All dwellings or other main buildings shall be set back not less than thirty feet (30') from the rear lot line.

b.	Corner Lots: All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than thirty feet (30') from the rear lot line.

B.	Accessory Buildings: All accessory buildings shall be located in accordance with the following:

1.	Setback From Main Building And Street Line: Accessory buildings shall be set back not less than twenty feet (20') from the closest part of the main building and not less than twenty five feet (25') from any lot line which abuts on a street. Accessory buildings located twenty feet (20') or closer to a main building shall be considered as part of the main building.

2.	Side And Rear Setback: Accessory buildings shall be set back not less than five feet (5') from the lot line, except that no minimum side setback shall be required when all the following conditions are met:

a.	The lot on which the accessory building is located is not a corner lot;

b.	The accessory building is located more than twenty five feet (25') from any existing dwelling on an adjacent lot;

c.	The accessory building contains no openings on the side facing the lot line;

d.	No drainage from the roof will be discharged onto an adjacent lot;

e.	The accessory building shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or have fire resistive walls rated at two (2) hours or more; and

f.	The building will not be placed on land designated as a utility easement in which any underground utility system or lines have been constructed. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)

11-7A-7:		HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS:

A.	Maximum: The maximum height of any building (measured from grade of building to the square of the building) shall be twenty feet (20') or two (2) stories, whichever is higher. Where the grade or the square of the building is uneven in height, the average elevation thereof shall apply. Roofs above the square, chimneys, flagpoles, television antennas, church towers, and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height.

B.	Minimum: The minimum height of a building used as a dwelling shall be not less than eight feet (8') (measured from grade of building to the square), except when approved as an earth shelter home project. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)

11-7A-8:		UTILITY REQUIREMENTS:

All dwellings and other structures to be used for human occupancy shall be served by the city water, sewer and pressurized irrigation system; provided, that upon a showing of good and sufficient cause, the city council may waive the irrigation system requirements. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)

11-7A-9:		DWELLING REQUIREMENTS:

A.	Minimum Area: The ground floor of any one-family dwelling shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet of living area. For a two-family dwelling, the minimum ground floor area shall be not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet. Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than eight hundred (800) square feet of living area.

B.	Minimum Dimension: The minimum width or length dimension of any dwelling as measured from the outside wall shall be not less than twenty feet (20'). Nonliving spaces such as garages, porches and sheds shall not be included in determining compliance with this requirement. (Ord. 9-7-2000, 9-7-2000)