In the RA District, the primary use shall be single-family homes. Duplexes and townhouses are permitted as conditional uses. The purpose of this zone is to promote the most desirable residential use in the area and to protect existing neighborhoods.

Uses given in the following categories shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions given. Uses not specifically listed or defined to be included in the categories under this article shall not be permitted except as provided for in Article XI.

Land may be used and structures with approved foundations may be erected, altered, or used only for the following uses. The granting of a conditional use by the Board of Commissioners, as listed below, shall be issued only after submission of the required application and site plan, and review and recommendation by the Planning Commission. Specific criteria for each conditional use can be found in Article XIII.

When the establishment of any authorized use in this district constitutes a land development, as defined herein, land development plan approval, as required by the Chapter 290, Subdivision and Land Development, of this Code shall be a prerequisite to obtaining a building permit, as required by § 340-87, and/or a certificate of occupancy required by § 340-89 of this chapter.