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Monte Vista City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 6

Rural RU District

Sec. 12-6-10.- Purpose.

The Rural (RU) District is comprised of areas which are primarily in a natural state or areas utilized for growing of crops and plant materials, or where similar farming activities are practiced.

(Ord. 789 §18-151, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-20. - Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the RU District are shown on Table 12-3 above.

(Ord. 789 §18-152, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-30. - Special review uses.

Special review uses in the RU District are shown on Table 12-3 above.

(Ord. 789 §18-153, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-40. - Lot size.

Lot area and width requirements in the RU District are shown on Table 12-4 below.

Table 12-4
RU District Standards

Minimum lot area 5 acres
Minimum lot width 150 feet
Minimum lot area per one-unit dwelling 5 acres
Minimum gross floor area per one-unit dwelling 1,200 square feet
Minimum front setback 30 feet
Minimum side setback from a street right-of-way 30 feet
Minimum side setback from an interior lot line 20 feet
Minimum rear setback for principal structures 25 feet
Minimum rear setback for accessory structures 10 feet
Maximum lot coverage 20%
Maximum building height 45 feet

 

(Ord. 789 §18-154, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-50. - Setback requirements.

Setback requirements in the RU District are shown on Table 12-4 above and Diagram 12-A below.

Diagram 12-A
RU District Typical Lot Layout

Diagram 12-A RU District Typical Lot Layout

RU District Corner Lot Diagram
RU District Corner Lot Diagram

(Ord. 789 §18-155, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-60. - Lot coverage.

Lot coverage requirements in the RU District are shown on Table 12-4 above. Lot coverage shall be measured to include the footprint of buildings. Only the first floor square footage in structures of two (2) or more stories shall be included when calculating lot coverage.

(Ord. 789 §18-156, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-70. - Building height.

Building height requirements in the RU District are shown on Table 12-4 above.

(Ord. 789 §18-157, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-80. - Gross floor area.

Minimum gross floor area requirements in the RU District are shown in Table 12-4 above.

(Ord. 789 §18-158, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-90. - Parking requirements.

For parking requirements in the RU District, see Sections 12-19-100 and 12-19-110 of this Chapter.

(Ord. 789 §18-159, 2006)

Sec. 12-6-100. - Vision clearance requirements.

For vision clearance requirements in the RU District, see Section 12-17-70 of this Chapter.

(Ord. 789 §18-160, 2006)