The purpose of the R-1 single-family residential zone is to preserve residential neighborhoods, to prevent overcrowding of the land and to encourage the development of low density areas which are best suited to residential purposes. (Ord. 201, 6-9-2003)

The following uses are allowed in the R-1 zone:

Accessory uses as regulated in section 10-3A-7 of this article.

Agriculture or horticulture, including the raising of animals, except hogs, pigs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and poultry 1 ; provided, that such pursuits as agriculture, horticulture and the raising of animals are not raised or maintained for commercial purposes; ("commercial purposes", as used in this paragraph, means the sale or exchange of animals or commodities for profit of any kind); and further provided, that no horse, cow or unusual farm animal shall be maintained on any parcel or lot which contains less than one acre 2 ; and provided, that buildings and enclosures housing such animals shall be not less than thirty feet (30') from all property lines and at least fifty feet (50') from all residential structures and that all requirements of the appropriate health agencies are met; and further provided, that areas for the raising of animals are adequately fenced, other than with barbed wire 3 , to keep such animals within such areas.

Churches.

"Home occupations" as defined in section 10-2-1 of this title.

Schools.

Single-family dwelling.

Temporary buildings as uses necessary for construction for a period not to exceed one year. (Ord. 201, 6-9-2003; amd. 2008 Code)

The planning and zoning commission may, after proper notice and public hearing as prescribed in chapter 9 of this title, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.

Buildings to house governmental or public utility functions.

Nonprofit community clubhouse.

Planned unit development.

Rest and convalescent home. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or twenty five feet (25') in height. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than eighteen feet (18') from the right of way line of the street. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line; except corner lots shall conform to Idaho Code section 49-221. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than five feet (5') from a street, alley, or dedicated easement and fifteen feet (15') when no such access is available. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   The minimum lot area for each residential structure shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet and a lot width at the established building line of not less than fifty feet (50').

   B.   Not more than forty percent (40%) of the lot area may be covered by buildings or structures. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the main building. Such uses shall be limited to one story in height and shall not encroach upon the front or side yards. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

For off street parking requirements in the R-1 zone, refer to section 10-6-6 of this title. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The purpose of the R-2 combined residential zone is to provide medium density residential development, well designed and properly located in the community pattern adjacent to shopping, recreation, cultural and other community facilities. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

The following uses are allowed in the R-2 zone:

Those uses allowed in the R-1 zone as regulated therein (section 10-3A-2 of this title).

Two-family and multiple-family dwellings limited to not more than four (4) dwelling units. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The planning and zoning commission may, after proper notice and public hearing as prescribed in chapter 9 of this title, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.

Those uses requiring conditional use permits and as regulated in the R-1 zone.

Boarding and rooming house.

Convalescent home; nursing home.

Homes for ambulatory aged; rest home; elderly housing.

Hospital.

Multiple-family dwellings limited to not more than eight (8) dwelling units. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or twenty five feet (25') in height. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than eighteen feet (18') from the right of way line of the street. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line; except corner lots shall conform to Idaho Code section 49-221. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than five feet (5') from a street, alley or dedicated easement and fifteen feet (15') when no such access is available. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   The minimum lot area for single-family and two-family dwellings is eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.

   B.   The minimum lot area for each dwelling unit above that required for two-family dwellings shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet of land area for each additional dwelling unit.

   C.   Not more than thirty five percent (35%) of the lot area may be covered by buildings or structures. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the main building. Such uses shall be limited to one story in height and shall not encroach upon the front or side yards. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

For off street parking requirements in the R-2 zone, refer to section 10-6-6 of this title. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The purpose of the R-3 mobile home residential zone is to provide medium density residential development area for mobile homes properly located in the community pattern compatible for mobile home uses and in harmony with the community facilities. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The following uses are allowed in the R-3 zone:

Accessory uses as regulated in section 10-3C-7 of this article.

Agriculture or horticulture, including the raising of animals, except hogs, pigs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and poultry 1 ; provided, that such pursuits as agriculture, horticulture and the raising of animals are not raised or maintained for commercial purposes ("commercial purposes", as used in this paragraph, means the sale or exchange of animals or commodities for profit of any kind); and further provided, that no horse, cow or usual farm animal shall be maintained on any parcel or lot which contains less than one acre 2 ; and provided, that buildings and enclosures housing such animals shall be not less than thirty feet (30') from all property lines and at least fifty feet (50') from all residential structures and that all requirements of the county and state health departments are met; and further provided, that areas for the raising of animals are adequately fenced, other than with barbed wire 3 , to keep such animals within such areas.

Churches.

"Home occupations", as defined in section 10-2-1 of this title.

Mobile home subdivisions as regulated by this article and all applicable city ordinances.

Mobile homes on individual lots.

Schools. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The planning and zoning commission may, after proper notice and public hearing as prescribed in chapter 9 of this title, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance, or other detriment.

Those uses requiring conditional use permits in the R-1 and R-2 zones and as regulated therein.

Mobile home park, subject to the development requirements and procedures for planned unit developments, chapter 5 of this title. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or twenty five feet (25') in height. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than eighteen feet (18') from the right of way line of the street. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line; except corner lots shall conform to Idaho Code section 49-221. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than five feet (5') from a street, alley or dedicated easement and fifteen feet (15') when no such access is available. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   The minimum lot area for single-family and two-family dwellings is seven thousand (7,000) square feet; except corner lots shall contain at least eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

   B.   The minimum lot area for each dwelling unit above that required for two-family dwellings shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet of land area for each additional unit. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the main building. Such uses shall be limited to one story in height and shall not encroach upon the front or side yards. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

For off street parking requirements in the R-3 zone, refer to section 10-6-6 of this title. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The purpose of the R-4 multiple-family residential zone is to provide for medium to high density residential development. This type of zoning pattern is to create transition areas and buffer zones between commercial areas and low density residential development. It is also intended to permit high density residential adjacent to more intensive community use areas. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

The following uses are allowed in the R-4 zone:

Those uses allowed in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones.

Accessory uses as regulated in section 10-3D-7 of this article.

Boarding and rooming house.

Club and lodge of a service and fraternal character when not operated for profit.

Convalescent home; nursing home.

Home for ambulatory aged; rest home; elderly housing.

Hospital.

Multiple-family dwellings.

Nursery school. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

The planning and zoning commission may, after proper notice and public hearing as prescribed in chapter 9 of this title, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.

Those uses requiring conditional use permits and as regulated in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 districts.

Office of a medical, professional or administrative character. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories or twenty five feet (25') in height, unless a greater height is approved by a variance to the provisions of this section. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

   A.   Front Yard: No building or structure shall be erected nearer than eighteen feet (18') from the right of way line of the street. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   B.   Side Yard: No building shall be erected closer than five feet (5') to any side property line, except corner lots shall conform to Idaho Code section 49-221. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

   C.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than ten feet (10') from an alley or other dedicated easement and fifteen feet (15') when no such access is available. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   A.   The minimum lot area for single-family and two-family dwellings is seven thousand (7,000) square feet, except corner lots shall contain at least eight thousand (8,000) square feet. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

   B.   For each dwelling with over two (2) family units, the required lot area shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet for each unit over two (2). (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)

   C.   Not more than forty five percent (45%) of the lot area may be covered by building or structures. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the main building. Such uses shall be limited to two (2) stories in height and shall not encroach upon the front or side yards. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980)

For off street parking requirements in the R-4 zone, refer to section 10-6-6 of this title. (Ord. 86, 8-19-1980; amd. 2008 Code)