This district, compatible with the Low Density Single Family Future Land Use Category of the Master Plan, is intended for residential uses on lots that are generally larger than those found in more developed areas of the city. The purpose of this district is to foster an open space character of the lands within this district, minimizing public service costs, limiting urban influence, and preserving natural features. Certain compatible, nonresidential uses may also be permitted within the district.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95; Ord. No. 08-03, § 1, 4-7-08)

Land and/or buildings in the SR District may be used for the following purposes as uses permitted by right:

A.

Farms for both general and specialized farming, together with farm dwellings and buildings and other installations useful to such farms, including roadside stands with less than two hundred (200) square feet of sales area.

B.

Single-family dwellings.

C.

State licensed residential family care facilities, but not including state licensed residential facilities caring for four (4) or less minors.

D.

Family day care homes.

E.

Home occupations in accordance with the requirements of section 4.11.

F.

Public parks, playgrounds, fairgrounds, and cemeteries.

G.

Accessory buildings, structures and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses permitted by right, or special land uses.

H.

Single-family dwellings otherwise meeting the requirements of this chapter permitted in accordance with the requirements of chapter 23 hereof.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95; Ord. No. 03-2, § 1, 2-18-03)

Land and/or buildings in the SR District may be used for the following purposes following review by the planning commission as a special land use as regulated by Chapter 17:

A.

Country clubs, golf courses, riding stables, and private athletic grounds and parks, and other similar uses, including related uses, such as snack bars or small retail shops selling goods directly related to the primary use.

B.

Commercial greenhouses and nurseries, when operated primarily as wholesaling operations and limited retail sales.

C.

Removal and processing of topsoil, stone, rock, sand, gravel, lime or other soil or mineral resources.

D.

Kennels.

E.

Radio and television transmitting buildings and towers.

F.

Bed and breakfast establishments.

G.

Schools, churches, libraries, and community center buildings.

H.

Funeral homes and mortuary establishments.

I.

Utility and public service buildings, without storage yards, but not including essential public services such as poles, wires, and underground utility systems.

J.

Group and commercial day care homes and facilities.

K.

Short-term rental.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95; Ord. No. 09-06, § 1, 10-5-09); Ord. No. 18-02, § 3, 2-20-18)

No building or structure, nor the enlargement of any building of structure, shall be hereafter erected unless the following requirements are met and maintained in connection with such building, structure, or enlargement.

(Ord. No. 95-06, § 1, 12-27-95; Ord. No. 03-03, § 1, 2-18-03; Ord. No. 03-5, § 2, 8-18-03)