It is the purpose of the rural residential district to provide an environment for single-family dwellings free of the traffic, noise and density of other residential or commercial areas.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020)

Uses of right shall be single-family dwellings and accessory buildings (exclusive of manufactured homes and duplexes), and public uses compatible with a residential environment.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020)

Conditional uses shall be duplexes and home occupations.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020)

Camper trailers or RVs (not to include manufactured homes) may be used as temporary living facilities during construction or remodeling of a primary residence on the same property. Duration of use of the temporary living facility shall not exceed six months from the date of approval of the permitted accessory use permit by planning and zoning. If a time extension is required, prior to the expiration of the permitted accessory use permit, the permittee shall approach planning and zoning and request an additional six-month permit. Only one additional six-month permit shall be issued (a maximum of one year of occupancy in a temporary living facility is allowed on a property). Temporary living facilities must meet all code requirements for dwellings regarding water and sanitary sewer service. All connections to town utilities must be approved by public works and comply with all regulations as described in this Code. Preventing the freezing of utility lines must be considered (through skirting and/or heat trace) when developing and presenting the plan in the permit application to planning and zoning. All other applicable utility fees and tap fees for the property must be paid as described in this Code, and taps fees will be applied to the permanent residence on the property. Temporary living facilities must be on the property (not on the street or alley) and meet all setback requirements.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020)

The rural residential district is included within fire zone No. 3 established in the International Building Code.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020)

The following performance standards shall apply to all uses in the rural residential district:

A.

Individual septic systems are permitted within this district.

B.

All dwellings and accessory buildings shall be set back 75 feet from the street property line and 25 feet from all other property lines.

C.

No single-family dwellings shall accompany accessory buildings occupying more than 60 percent of the parcel on which it is located.

D.

No more than two accessory buildings shall be allowed on one property.

E.

The minimum square footage of a single-family dwelling shall be 750 square feet.

F.

Accessory building design and color shall match that of the residence on the property.

G.

No structure shall exceed 35 feet in height, as measured from the high side entry at ground level.

H.

Outdoor storage of buses, commercial or non-residential equipment and machinery is not allowed on any property within this district.

I.

All exterior lights shall be hooded, shielded, controlled in some manner so as not to cast light onto any other property.

J.

No livestock may be kept within the district.

K.

Parking of trailers, campers, RVs, and any other non-motorized vehicle is prohibited on all streets and alleys within the district at all times.

L.

Long-term parking of motor vehicles is prohibited on all streets and alleys within the district. Overnight parking of motor vehicles is allowed for less than 24 hours.

M.

All utilities shall be placed underground.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020; Ord. No. 860, 8-9-2021; Ord. No. 897, § 1, 6-10-2024)

Applications for conditional uses and variances within the district shall follow procedures established in Chapters 18.48 and 18.56.

(Ord. No. 832, 1-13-2020)