It is intended that the RR-1 zone (rural residential) provide a single-family residential environment that preserves a rural atmosphere by utilization of large lots, the allowance of certain agricultural and animal uses under certain conditions, and preservation of law density.

(Prior code 17.30.010; Ord. 306 §1, 1985)

Permitted principal uses in the RR-1 district shall be as follows:

(1)

Single-family dwelling units;

(2)

Public utility mains, lines and underground utilities;

(3)

Accessory buildings and uses incidental to and subordinate to the principal use.

(Prior code 17.30.020; Ord. 306 §1, 1985)

Other uses may be allowed in the RR-1 zone by special use permit granted by the City Council upon recommendation of the planning and zoning commission as follows:

(1)

Public or private schools (elementary and high school);

(2)

Public or private recreation areas and facilities;

(3)

Public or private parks;

(4)

Churches;

(5)

Municipal buildings;

(6)

Agricultural uses, including non-commercial nurseries, non-commercial greenhouses, livestock and gardens;

(7)

Public facilities such as water storage, sewer treatment, electrical substations and pump stations.

(Prior code 17.30.030; Ord. 306 §1, 1985)

Minimum and maximum lot areas of a lot in the RR-1 district shall be as follows:

(1)

Minimum one (1) acre;

(2)

Maximum five (5) acres.

(Prior code 17.30.040; Ord. 306 §1, 1985)

The minimum lot frontage shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet.

(Prior code 17.30.050; Ord. 306 §1, 1985)

The following floor area and yard requirements shall be adhered to in the RR-1 district:

(1)

Minimum setback from front lot line to nearest structure, thirty (30) feet;

(2)

Minimum setback from any side lot line to nearest structure, fifteen (15) feet;

(3)

Minimum setback from rear lot line to nearest structure, twenty-five (25) feet;

(4)

Maximum building height:

a.

Principal building, twenty-five (25) feet,

b.

Accessory building, twenty-five (25) feet;

(5)

Minimum floor area per dwelling unit, eight hundred-sixty (860) feet.

(Prior code 17.30.060; Ord. 306 §1, 1985)

Accessory RR-1 district shall be as follows:

(1)

Fences, hedges and walls shall be governed by the following regulations:

a.

Retaining walls must conform to lateral pressure engineering specifications and shall not be unsightly or detrimental to abutting property.

b.

Barbed wire or electric fences are not permitted.

c.

Dilapidated, unsightly or dangerous fences shall be removed or repaired when so ordered by the Building Official.

d.

For corner lots, front yard fence regulations shall apply to both street sides of lot.

e.

Front yard fences shall be constructed of forty-two (42) inch chain or split rail or other standard residential fencing approved by the Building Official and shall be at least fifty percent (50%) open space. Privacy fences shall not be higher than six (6) feet. No front yard fence shall be constructed nearer than thirty (30) inches from the sidewalk or other public walkway. No fence shall enclose a meter pit.

f.

Back yard fences may be constructed of masonry walls or any of the material permitted in subdivision e of this Subsection and the walls may be solid. Maximum height of back yard fences shall be six (6) feet, said fence not to extend past the front side of dwelling.

(2)

Domestic animals, provided that such animals are household pets and that kennels are not maintained;

(3)

Private garage, designed or used for the shelter or storage of motor vehicles owned or operated by the occupants of the principal building.

(Prior code 17.30.070; Ord. 306 §1, 1985; Ord. 460 §10, 1995; Ord. 472 §2, 1996)