This district is established in recognition of the existence of substantial areas of the county presently committed to a form of development which is characterized by rural nonfarm uses. The intent of this district is to encourage the development of rural areas in a coordinated and orderly manner. This district is also intended to protect the use of land adjoining roads passing through rural portions of the county against strip development which can lead to traffic congestion and traffic hazards. District regulations are designed to permit only those land uses which are compatible with existing and future rural, nonfarm, residential uses.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.

[1]

Minimum lot area:

(a)

With septic tank and well (square feet) .....43,560

(b)

With septic tank (square feet) .....43,560

(c)

With public sewer (square feet) .....43,560

[2]

Minimum lot width at building line: .....

(a)

With septic tank and well .....150 feet

(b)

With septic tank .....150 feet

(c)

With public sewer .....150 feet

[3]

Maximum lot coverage (percentage) .....25%

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

The following minimum building setback distance requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures as measured from:

[1]

Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:

(a)

Front yard .....60 feet

(b)

Rear yard .....60 feet

(c)

Side yard .....60 feet

[2]

Minor street right-of-way lines: .....

(a)

Front yard .....50 feet

(b)

Rear yard .....50 feet

(c)

Side yard .....50 feet

[3]

Interior lot lines: .....

(a)

Front yard (where applicable) .....60 feet

(b)

Rear yard .....50 feet

(c)

Side yard .....20 feet

[4]

Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 26.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))