The rural residential district is a zone classification permitting rural residential uses in areas suited for such development at densities consistent with the level of available public facilities, public services and land capability. Provisions are included to protect the rural residential uses from objectionable influences.

(Ord. 241 § 13.04.600, 1998)

The following uses and structures are permitted:

A.

Single-family dwellings, and secondary structures and uses if accessory to a dwelling.

B.

The growing and harvesting of forest products.

C.

The growing and harvesting of agricultural products and animal husbandry, and the sale of agricultural products on the premises where such products are grown.

D.

Parking, repairing, maintaining one heavy truck as an accessory to a dwelling where the person operating the truck resides on the property where the truck is to be parked.

E.

Home day cares.

F.

Short-term rentals (see Section 17.60.020).

(Ord. 242 (part), 1998: Ord. 241 § 13.04.610, 1998)

(Ord. No. 469, § 7, 3-22-2022; Ord. No. 485, § 16, 6-27-2023)

The following uses or activities may be approved by the board of adjustment provided the board finds that the provisions and requirements of the zoning ordinance are fulfilled:

A.

Schools;

B.

Churches;

C.

Mobile home parks;

D.

Kennels;

E.

Veterinary clinics;

F.

Riding stables;

G.

Cemeteries and mausoleums, crematories and mortuaries within cemeteries provided that no mortuary or crematorium is within one hundred (100) feet of a street bordering the cemetery, or where no streets border the cemetery, within two hundred (200) feet of a residential lot;

H.

Public and private recreational facilities, including country clubs, golf courses, swimming clubs, and tennis clubs, but not including such intensive commercial recreational uses as golf driving ranges (unless within a golf course), race track, amusement park, or gun club;

I.

Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural products the majority of which are locally grown;

J.

Government structures, including fire stations, libraries and museums; but not including storage or repair yards, warehouses or similar uses;

K.

County fairgrounds, along with accessory uses deemed appropriate by the board of adjustment.

L.

Recreational-vehicle parks and campgrounds:

1.

The property shall not have any frontage on a private lane,

2.

The property shall be at least one acre in size.

(Ord. 306 (part), 2003; Ord. 241 § 13.04.620, 1998)

The following uses and structures may be approved as permitted uses by the planning commission, provided the commission finds that the following provisions and requirements of this title are fulfilled:

A.

The clustering of dwelling units including the reduction of side yard setbacks, provided the commission finds all of the following criteria are met:

1.

The overall maximum density is maintained within the development and permanently guaranteed by legally binding and enforceable provisions.

2.

The physical characteristics of the land will permit adequate water supplies and sewage disposal without adversely affecting neighboring water supplies and sewage disposal systems.

B.

The special use is compatible with other uses in the vicinity.

C.

The special use will not create nuisances or hazards to life or property.

(Ord. 241 § 13.04.630, 1998)

(Ord. No. 486, § 16, 8-22-2023)

A.

Minimum Lot Size. One acre or the larger lot area required by health regulations for the intended method of sewage disposal and water system.

B.

Maximum Density. One dwelling unit per acre or the larger lot-area required by health regulations for the intended method of sewage disposal and water system.

C.

Minimum Yard Requirements.

1.

Front Yard. Twenty-five feet if the lot fronts on a private lane, or thirty-five feet if the lot fronts on a public right-of-way.

2.

Side Yard. Twenty feet.

3.

Rear Yard. Twenty-five feet.

D.

Minimum Lot Width. Seventy feet.

E.

Maximum lot coverage by impervious surface: thirty-three percent of total lot area.

(Ord. 241 § 13.04.640, 1998)

(Ord. No. 485, § 17, 6-27-2023; Ord. No. 486, § 17, 8-22-2023)

Off-street parking shall be provided as required in Chapter 17.68.

(Ord. 241 § 13.04.660, 1998)