The purpose and intent of the Rural-3 zone is to provide areas where residential development may occur on a low density basis. A primary goal and intent in siting R-3 zones will be to minimize adverse effects on adjacent natural resource lands.

Uses allowed in the Rural-3 zone include those uses pursuant to KCC Chapter 17.15.

The minimum residential lot size shall be three acres in the Rural-3 zone, unless within a cluster plat as provided for in KCC Chapter 16.09, Cluster Platting and Conservation Platting. Lots within a cluster plat shall be a minimum of one-half (½) acre. The overall density of any residential development shall not exceed one (1) dwelling for each three (3) acres.

There shall be a minimum front yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be fifteen (15) feet. Side and rear yard setbacks may be modified in accordance with KCC § 16.10.065.

Properties bordering or adjacent to the Commercial Forest zone are subject to a two hundred (200)-foot setback from the Commercial Forest Zone. (KCC § 17.57.050(1)). For properties where such setback isn't feasible, development shall comply with KCC § 17.57.050(2).

No sale or conveyance of any portion of a lot, for other than a public purpose, shall leave a structure on the remainder of the lot with less than the minimum lot, yard or setback requirements of this zone.