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Blaine County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT R-2

9-9-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-2 District is to permit residential development which will at the same time preserve the scenic, aesthetic and environmental values of open space and agricultural uses. The use of PUDs to achieve these goals is encouraged. (Ord. 77-5, 3-28-1977, eff. 4-7-1977)

9-9-2: DEVELOPABLE DENSITY:

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: The minimum lot area in a subdivision shall be two (2) acres.
   B.   Base Density:The base density for PUDs shall be one unit per two (2) acres.
   C.   Maximum PUD Density Bonus: Maximum PUD density bonus shall be fifty percent (50%). (Ord. 77-5, 3-28-1977, eff. 4-7-1977)

9-9-3: PERMITTED USES:

Permitted uses for this District are limited to the following:
   A.   Agricultural uses.
   B.   Single-family residential use.
   C.   Duplexes on double lots. (Ord. 77-5, 3-28-1977, eff. 4-7-1977)

9-9-4: ACCESSORY USES:

The accessory uses for this R-2 District include, but are not limited to, the following:
   A.   Storage of boats, campers and travel trailers by residents.
   B.   Agricultural related structures and garden buildings.
   C.   Keeping of riding horses for private use; provided, that at least one-third (1/3) acre of permeable land area is available for each horse.
   D.   Livestock enclosures (animal runs, barns, pens for fowl), no closer than fifty feet (50') to any neighboring residence, and in compliance with Health Department regulations.
   E.   Accessory dwelling unit (see section 9-3-11 of this title).
   F.   Tier 1 home occupations.
   G.   Accessory use/structure. (Ord. 2025-08, 8-26-2025; Ord. 2023-01, 1-3-2023; Ord. 77-5, 3-28-77, eff. 4-7-1977)

9-9-5: CONDITIONAL USES:

Conditional uses for this district are limited to the following:
   A.   Temporary use of a mobile home during construction of a dwelling, for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months.
   B.   Outdoor recreational facilities.
   C.   Public utility or public service facilities, not including business offices, repair, or vehicle or structural storage facilities.
   D.   Tier 2 home occupations.
   E.   Commercial riding stables when set back at least one hundred feet (100') from all property lines.
   F.   Public campgrounds when screened or hidden from view from public highways.
   G.   Public facilities.
   H.   Accessory dwelling unit (see section 9-3-11 of this title).
   I.   Group daycare facilities.
   J.   Public works gravel or shale pits and public works asphalt plants.
   K.   Wireless communication facilities (see section 9-3-16 of this title).
   L.   Animal shelter.
   M.   Public facilities.
   N.   Churches: The building density of a church shall correspond with the allowable density of residential uses. (Ord. 2023-01, 1-3-2023; Ord. 77-5, 3-28-1977, eff. 4-7-1977)

9-9-6: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS:

Dimensional standards for this district are the following:
   A.   Side and rear yard setback: Twenty five feet (25').
   B.   Minimum front yard setback: One hundred feet (100') on U.S. Highway 75, fifty feet (50') for other major roads, twenty five feet (25') for minor roads.
   C.   Maximum building height: Thirty five feet (35').
   D.   Minimum lot width: One hundred fifty feet (150').
   E.   Additional Minimum Setbacks to all lot lines: One hundred feet (100') from State Highway 75, thirty feet (30') from federally managed, and Idaho Department of Lands, public land. (Ord. 2025-08, 8-26-2025; Ord. 2023-01, 1-3-2023; Ord. 77-5, 3-28-1977, eff. 4-7-1977)