To create a residential zone that provides for single-family dwellings.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

Editor's note— Ord. 2019-02, adopted Feb. 12, 2019, repealed § 15.10.020 which derived from Ord. 2015-04, adopted Nov. 10, 2015, and Ord. 2018-05, adopted Sept. 11, 2018.

Minimum Lot and Development Standards

*Chimneys, flagpoles, church towers and other similar structures in excess of 27 feet, not used for human occupancy may be allowed on a case by case basis with a conditional use permit.

1.

Structure to have access. All structures shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street or with access to an approved private street, and shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for emergency vehicles.

2.

Farm animals. Livestock, fowl, and other animals (excluding household pets) may, where permitted, be kept, bred and maintained according to the following point system:

a.

Animals may total 50 points per one-half acre of ground used solely for their care and keeping.

b.

Animals shall be worth the following points each:

i.

Chickens, pigeons, pheasants and other similar birds: 2 points

ii.

Rabbits, chinchillas and other similar animals: 5 points

iii.

Geese, ducks, peafowl, turkey and other similar birds: 10 points

iv.

Sheep, goats, llamas, calves, foals and other similar sized animals: 25 points

v.

Horses, cattle, and other similar sized animals: 40 points

vi.

For the purpose of this point system, an animal and one offspring shall be considered to be one animal until six months after the birth of the offspring.

c.

Any building, structure or corral in which livestock is kept must be at least 100 feet from any existing dwelling on a neighboring lot or parcel or 50 feet from side and rear property lines, whichever is greater. This restriction does not include open pasturing on a temporary or seasonal basis.

d.

Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing the keeping of inherently dangerous animals capable of inflicting harm or endangering the health and safety of any person or property.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

The site plan drawings for residential site plan review shall include:

1.

Dated drawings prepared on one 22 inch × 34 inch format plus one 8½ inch × 11 inch drawing.

2.

Indicated scale shall be no less than one inch = 40 feet.

3.

Name of project/development, address and developer's name.

4.

Parcel dimensions.

5.

North orienting arrow.

6.

Total site area.

7.

Parking and driveway area.

8.

Location of new buildings and structures.

9.

Location of existing buildings and structures.

10.

All existing sewer mains, water mains, fire hydrants, natural gas and electric lines.

11.

Building elevations.

12.

Any further information related to site development as requested by Kamas City Officials.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

The operation of any use permitted in this district is subject to the following standards of performance:

1.

All uses must be operated so that all practical means are used to confine any noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other similar feature to the premises upon which they are located and properly disposed of in a timely fashion (three to six months).

2.

Any light used to illuminate signs, parking areas, or for any other purpose shall be non-glaring, energy efficient and so arranged as to confine direct light beams to the lighted property by appropriate directional hooding.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)

Single-family dwellings in any residential zone shall provide two parking spaces within a private enclosed garage. Parking standards in KMC 15.25 also apply to the following on-site parking requirements:

Parking and storage of any commercial vehicles and construction equipment in excess of 12,000 pounds in the R-1 zone is prohibited.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015; Ord. 2018-05, 9/11/2018)

All property located in front of the residential structure and the front setback, except driveways, parking areas, walkways, utility areas, improved decks, patios, and porches,

shall be maintained with suitable landscaping of plants, shrubs, trees, grass or other landscaping materials. See KMC 15.24, Landscape Standards.

(Ord. 2015-04, 11/10/2015)