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Glenns Ferry City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

R-4 RECREATIONAL ZONE

11-7-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-4 recreational zone is to provide for a mix of residential, passive and active recreational use and recreation related commercial uses. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

11-7-2: RESTRICTIONS:

In the R-4 recreational zone, no building or premises shall be used nor shall any building or structure hereafter be erected or altered (unless provided by this title) except for one or more of the uses set forth in section 11-7-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

11-7-3: AREA REQUIREMENTS:

The following site area requirements apply to the R-4 recreational zone, except that where a lot has less area or frontage than required in this chapter as shown by an official plat on file in the office of the county clerk or shown by the last conveyance of record at the time of the passage hereof; these regulations shall not prohibit one private dwelling and its accessory buildings on such lot. Setback area requirements are free from buildings and structures horizontally and vertically.(Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 25-607, 2-11-2025)

11-7-4: USES PERMITTED:

   A.   Property Of Six Thousand Square Feet Or Greater And A Minimum Lot Width Of Fifty Feet: On property of not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet, and on property with a minimum lot width of fifty feet (50') of continuous frontage on a public street, the following uses are permitted:
Bed and breakfast:
      1.   Maximum of seven (7) rooms for lodging of paying guests.
      2.   Must provide one off street parking space for each guestroom as well as all vehicles owned by permanent residents.
      3.   Rooms cannot be added for the sole purpose of use as a bed and breakfast facility.
      4.   Sign shall be limited to four (4) square feet.
      5.   May provide meals for lodging guests only.
      6.   No other commercial uses are permitted in conjunction, for example: restaurant, meeting hall, group home, etc.
Golf courses.
"Home occupation" as defined in section 11-2-1 of this title.
Marinas.
Nonprofit park, playground, or recreational facility.
One single-family dwelling and accessory structures.
Temporary buildings and temporary uses necessary for construction purposes for a period not to exceed one year.
   B.   Property No Less Than Fifteen Thousand Square Feet With A Minimum Lot Width Of One Hundred Twenty Five Feet: On all property of not less than fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet with a minimum lot width of one hundred twenty five feet (125') and on a public street frontage not less than equal to its lot width, the following uses are permitted:
Any of the uses listed in subsection A of this section.
Church.
Club or lodge of a service and fraternal character when not operated for profit.
Nonprofit community clubhouse.
Retirement, convalescent home; nursing home. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 523, 5-8-2007; Ord. 25-606, 2-11-2025)

11-7-5: LOT COVERAGE:

(Rep. by Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

11-7-6: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:

Any building or structure hereafter erected shall not exceed three (3) stories or thirty-five feet (35') in height, whichever is greater. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 21-587, 12-28-2021)

11-7-7: SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected closer than twenty feet (20') from the front property line or the closest edge of the street easement.
   B.   High Water Mark: No building or structure shall be erected closer than thirty feet (30') of from the high water mark.
   C.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five ten feet (5') from any side property line.
   D.   Rear Yard: No building or structure shall be erected closer than three feet (3') from the rear lot line. A record of survey must be provided to place building or structure up to rear lot line. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 531, 7-8-2008; Ord. 25-608, 2-11-2025)

11-7-8: ACCESSORY USES:

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the primary allowed building. Such uses shall be limited to one story in height and shall not encroach upon the front yard or side yard. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

11-7-9: CONDITIONAL USES:

The following uses may be considered by the commission in accordance with chapter 12 of this title:
Activities associated with recreational use.
Bed and breakfast greater than seven (7) rooms.
Motels.
On premises signs.
Public utility facility.
Recreational retail and rental outlet.
Recreational vehicle park.
Resorts.
Restaurants. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 490, 9-3-2002; Ord. 492, 11-6-2002)