Residential zones allow a wide range of residential land uses at various densities. These zones protect the stability of neighborhoods and encourage, collectively, diverse types of desirable new residential development and protect existing residential uses.

A.

Rural Residential Zone: The purpose of the rural residential (RR) zone is to provide for and protect residential development in a semirural environment. The keeping of limited numbers of livestock and the raising of crops can be considered a normal activity in the rural residential zone.

B.

Low Density Residential Zone: The purpose of the low density residential (R1) zone is to encourage, maintain and protect low density residential neighborhoods. Other uses which are compatible with and not detrimental to family oriented residential neighborhoods may be allowed as a permitted or conditional use.

C.

Medium Density Residential Zone: The purpose of the medium density residential (R2) zone is to provide areas for moderate density residential neighborhoods when necessary public services, including sewerage disposal facilities, are available. This zone may provide an opportunity for less costly housing because of the smaller lot sizes permitted. Other compatible uses may be allowed as permitted or conditional uses.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any real property located in a residential zone as shown on the official zoning map. No building, structure or real property shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, structurally or substantially altered, or enlarged except as set forth in this chapter. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this title, this code, or other laws.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A.

Permitted and Conditional Uses: Permitted and conditional uses allowed within residential zones shall be as set forth in table 10-11-1 of section 10-11-8 of this chapter. Permitted and conditional uses are indicated by a "P" or "C", respectively, in the appropriate column. Uses not permitted are indicated by "N". Any use not shown on table 10-11-1 of section 10-11-8 of this chapter shall be prohibited unless the zoning administrator determines the use is substantially the same as a permitted or conditional use based upon an administrative interpretation as provided in section 10-5-20 of this title.

B.

Accessory Uses: Permitted and conditional uses set forth in table 10-11-1 of section 10-11-8 of this chapter shall be deemed to include accessory uses and activities that are necessarily and customarily associated with and incidental and subordinate to such uses.

1.

Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations that apply to permitted and conditional uses in the same zone except as otherwise expressly provided in this title.

2.

No accessory use, building, or structure shall be allowed on a lot unless a permitted or conditional use has been established.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

Development standards within residential zones shall be as set forth in table 10-11-2 of section 10-11-8 of this chapter.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

The use and development of real property in residential zones shall conform to the development standards as set forth in the following chapters of this title:

A.

Existing conditions inventory: See chapter 17 of this title.

B.

Landscaping and screening: See chapter 18 of this title.

C.

Off street parking: See chapter 19 of this title.

D.

Outdoor lighting: See chapter 20 of this title.

E.

Signs: See chapter 21 of this title.

F.

Supplementary development standards: See chapter 22 of this title.

G.

Water source protection: See chapter 23 of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

To the extent that use and development of real property includes any matter encompassed by a regulation for a specific use as set forth in this title, such regulation shall apply in addition to the requirements of this chapter and shall prevail over any conflicting provision of this chapter.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)

A.

Animals: Within any residential zone, the keeping of animals shall be permitted only when the premises are occupied for residential use. The maintenance of animals on an unoccupied residential lot shall be prohibited when an adjoining lot is used for residential purposes.

B.

Larger Accessory Buildings: Notwithstanding the maximum building size limitation shown on table 10-11-2 of section 10-11-8 of this chapter, the maximum size of an accessory building may be increased pursuant to a conditional use permit.

C.

Increased Height: Notwithstanding the height limitations shown on table 10-11-2 of section 10-11-8 of this chapter, a greater building height may be allowed pursuant to a conditional use permit.

D.

The RR zone, as identified on the Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map, shall be defined as being 217.8-ft deep as measured from the road right-of-way, in order to accommodate one-acre (43,560 square feet) lots with 200-ft of frontage.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord. 2023-5 on 7/12/2023)

TABLE 10-11-1

PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Notes:

1. Temporary dwelling must be removed within 30 days after a certificate of occupancy is issued for a permanent dwelling.

2. See chapter 27 of this title.

3. See chapter 25 of this title.

TABLE 10-11-2

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES

Notes:

1. Except as otherwise permitted by subsection 10-11-7C of this chapter.

2. Except as otherwise permitted by subsection 10-11-7B of this chapter.

3. Except as modified by the provisions of subsection 10-22-14E, "Setback Measurement", of this title.

(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007; Amended by Ord 2023-5 on 7/12/2023)