(a)

Intent. The "R" Rural District is intended to allow quiet, low-density residential development of family compounds on large lots. Environmental protection is provided by the design and performance standards of subsection (d) of this section.

(b)

Use by right. The following uses are uses by right:

(1)

No more than three single-family residential dwelling units, each of which may also have one attached accessory dwelling unit, constructed on-site in full compliance with town building, plumbing, and electrical codes, and the design standards of subsection (d) of this section.

(2)

Public utility service facilities.

(3)

Government buildings and facilities.

(4)

Public parks, and parks and recreation facilities owned or operated by a homeowners' association.

(5)

Churches, Sunday schools, and daycare centers.

(6)

Accessory uses.

(c)

Conditional uses. The following uses are conditional uses: factory built housing, which meets the design and performance standards of subsection (d) of this section.

(d)

Design and performance standards.

(1)

Residences shall be anchored to a foundation constructed in full conformity with the town building code.

(2)

Residences shall qualify for a building permit pursuant to either chapter 5, article II or section 5-95.

(3)

Residences shall be a minimum of 21 feet wide, with a minimum eave overhang of 12 inches. All residences and accessory dwelling units, whether built at a factory (including allowable mobile or modular units) or built on-site, shall have an average roof pitch of at least 4:12.

(4)

The roof of all residences and accessory dwelling units shall be designed to withstand a snow load of not less than 60 pounds per square foot.

(5)

Residences and accessory dwelling units shall have brick, rock, stucco, wood, or cosmetically equivalent siding.

(Ord. No. 2002-5, § 2(15.8-5.5), 11-20-2002)