The rural residential (RR) zones are intended for land areas that are planned or are existing single-family rural residential areas characterized by moderately large parcels and with residential densities that range from one to two (2) dwelling units per acre. The rural residential-1, rural residential-2/3, and rural residential-1/2 zones are consistent with the rural/residential (R-R) land use designation of the Paradise general plan.

(Ord. 250 § 2(part), 1995)

In the rural residential zones, the following land uses are permitted where indicated by the letter "P," and are permitted subject to town issuance of a conditional use permit where indicated by the letter "C." Land uses indicated by the letter "S" are permitted uses with town approval and issuance of a site plan review. Uses identified with the letter "A" are permitted land uses upon town approval and issuance of an administrative permit.

*Note: The affected property site must be at minimum one acre or greater in net area size.

(Ord. No. 611, § 5, 10-12-2021; Ord. No. 564, § 2, 11-7-2016; Ord. No. 467, § 2, 8-14-2007; Ord. No. 460, § 3, 4-10-2007; Ord. No. 426 § 2, 9-28-2004; Ord. 389, § 2, 2003; Ord. 370, § 3, 2001; Ord. 349, § 6, 2000; Ord. 332, § 4, 1999; Ord. 310, § 1, 1998; Ord. 264, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995)

Rural residential uses include the following accessory uses, activities and structures, which are to be constructed after, or in conjunction with the principal permitted uses of the property (example: a residential garage can be constructed on a lot only if a dwelling is also on the lot, or a building permit for the dwelling is issued on or before the day a building permit for the garage is issued):

A.

Private garage and carport;

B.

Recreational activities and facilities for use by the residents on the site;

C.

Cabanas, gazebos, porches, patios and incidental household storage buildings;

D.

Radio and television antennas, and solar collectors;

E.

Home occupations complying with Chapter 17.33;

F.

Keeping of dogs, cats, potbelly pigs, or similar small domestic animals as household pets. (Refer to Chapter 6.28 of this code);

G.

Guest house;

H.

Composting.

(Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995)

The following site development regulations apply within the rural residential zones:

(Ord. No. 392, § 3, 2003; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995)

A.

Animals. For property within a zoning district of rural residential-1, rural residential-2/3, or rural residential-1/2 and having one acre or greater in net area size the keeping of livestock animals other than domestic household pets is subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.35.

B.

Home Occupations. Refer to Chapter 17.33.

C.

Mobile Home Park Standards. Refer to Chapter 17.34.

D.

Mobile Home Provisions. Refer to Chapter 17.36.

E.

Sign Regulations. Refer to Chapter 17.37.

F.

Parking Requirements. Refer to Chapter 17.38.

G.

Large Family Day Care Home. Refer to Chapter 17.43 for applicable land use regulations.

(Ord. 332, § 5, 1999; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995)