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East Bethel City Zoning Code

SECTION 42

- RURAL RESIDENTIAL RR DISTRICT

1.- Purpose.

A.

The rural residential (RR) district is designed to accommodate residential land uses at low densities that promote the rural character of East Bethel and provide an environment of peace and tranquility for district residents. Residential uses within this district shall rely upon on-site sewage treatment systems and private wells rather than public utility facilities. No more than one single-family dwelling is permitted per lot.

2. - Permitted uses.

A.

Single-family detached dwelling.

B.

Licensed residential facility—Serving six or fewer persons.

C.

Recreation-public.

D.

Agricultural use.

E.

Essential services, government.

3. - Accessory uses.

A.

Private garage, carport, or parking space.

B.

Private swimming pool, tennis court, or other similar facility used by a single family.

C.

Shelters temporarily located on-site for construction activities during construction or for six months, whichever is less.

D.

Accessory structures as regulated by Section 14. [Detached] Accessory Structures.

E.

Unlicensed daycare facility serving six or fewer persons.

F.

Licensed daycare facility serving 14 or fewer persons.

G.

Pasture—other uses customarily associated with but subordinate to a permitted use as determined by the city council.

H.

Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish TVROs, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment including radio receivers, federal licensed amateur radio stations, and television receivers as regulated by Section 17 [16]. Telecommunication[s] Facilities.

I.

Kennel, private.

4. - Conditional uses.

A.

Places of worship.

B.

Schools.

C.

Cemeteries.

D.

City-sponsored senior housing.

E.

Essential services, utility substation.

F.

Reserved.

G.

Reserved.

H.

Cannabis cultivator.

(Ord. No. 2024-05, § 5, 12-3-24)

5. - Interim uses.

The following interim uses are permitted in the RR district with an interim use permit:

A.

Home occupations, as regulated by Section 10. General Development Regulations.

B.

Golf courses.

C.

Outside storage of more than five motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, items of equipment, or trailers.

D.

Grading activities that move more than 1,000 cubic yards of material per acre.

E.

Amateur radio antennae less than 30 feet in height.

F.

Domestic farm animals as regulated by City Code chapter 10.

G.

Craft center.

6. - Certificate of compliance.

Temporary/seasonal sales as permitted in Section 10. General Development Regulations.

7. - Development regulations.

A.

Minimum lot regulations.

1) Lot area Two acres, with a density not to exceed one unit per two and one-half acres
2) Lot width 200 feet at public right-of-way, 200 feet at front building setback
3) Minimum buildable area 23,000 square feet

 

B.

Setbacks.

1) Principal structure
a) Front yard
(1) City right-of-way 40 feet
(2) County/state right-of-way 100 feet
b) Side street
(1) City right-of-way 40 feet
(2) County/state right-of-way 100 feet
c) Side yard 25 feet
d) Rear yard 25 feet
2) Detached accessory structure Same as above

 

C.

Maximum height.

1) Principal structure Measured to the eave, maximum height of three stories or 30 feet, whichever is less.
2) Detached accessory structure Shall comply with Section 14.3.A. Roof pitch and style shall match the principal structure.

 

D.

Minimum floor area.

1) Single-level unit 1,000 square feet
2) Full two-story with full
basement
720 square feet
3) All other units 900 square feet
(main floor plus additional area)

 

(Ord. No. 19, Second Series, 5-5-2010; Ord. No. 28, Second Series, 12-1-2010)