Palmer City Zoning Code
17.54 RR
Rural Residential District
17.54.010 Intent.
The rural residential (RR) district is established to provide for a diverse residential zone with large lots and low density that will stabilize and protect the rural characteristics of areas which, because of location, topography, level of services, or other natural or development factors, are best served by such designation. Home based commercial business and agricultural activities may also be allowed as accessory or conditional uses to a limited extent that is not harmful to the primarily rural residential character of the area. (Ord. 12-004 § 4, 2012)
17.54.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted principal uses and structures in the RR district are:
A. Land uses as defined in the Palmer residential land use matrix in PMC 17.18.020. (Ord. 24-001 § 23, 2024; Ord. 12-004 § 4, 2012)
17.54.030 Conditional uses.
Uses which may be permitted in the RR district by obtaining a conditional use permit are uses such as, but not limited to, the following:
A. Land uses as defined in the Palmer residential land use matrix in PMC 17.18.020. (Ord. 24-001 § 24, 2024; Ord. 12-004 § 4, 2012)
17.54.040 Standards for a conditional use permit.
In addition to the requirements of PMC 17.72.050, the following standards shall be met for a conditional use permit:
A. The use shall not unreasonably interfere with or cause undue annoyance to residential uses by reason of visual appearance, bright or flashing lights, odor, noise, dust, traffic, or other negative effects.
B. Neither the deliveries of bulk goods or materials, nor the on-street parking of related vehicles, shall adversely impact the normal traffic associated with the neighborhood.
C. Sufficient access is provided.
Conditions may be imposed by the commission with respect to location, screening, fencing, buffering, hours of operation, traffic, landscaping, or otherwise if reasonably necessary to satisfy these standards. (Ord. 12-004 § 4, 2012)
17.54.050 Prohibited uses.
Prohibited uses and structures in the RR district are all uses and structures not specified as permitted outright, conditionally permitted, or as accessory. (Ord. 12-004 § 4, 2012)
17.54.060 Building height limit.
The maximum building height shall be 35 feet above grade. (Ord. 12-004 § 4, 2012)