The agricultural residential (AR) zones are intended for land areas that are planned or are existing residential areas characterized by larger parcels and accessory agricultural land uses, including raising of livestock and other forms of agricultural production. The agricultural residential-1, agricultural residential-3, and the agricultural residential-5 zones are consistent with the agricultural-residential (A-R) land use designation of the Paradise general plan. The agricultural residential-3 and agricultural residential-5 zones are also consistent with the open-space/agricultural land use designation of the Paradise general plan.

(Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

In the agricultural residential zones, the following land uses are permitted where indicated by the letter "P," and are uses permitted subject to town issuance of a conditional use permit where indicated by the letter "C." 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.

* Density not applied if lot larger than three (3) acres.

** Use is permitted in association with an established on-site residence, or owner's residence on an adjoining property, and is subject to all applicable minimum requirements set forth in Chapter 17.35 Animal Regulations.

(Ord. No. 648, § 2, 9-9-2025, eff. 10-9-2025; Ord. No. 611, § 4, 10-12-2021; Ord. No. 594, § 3, 4-14-2020; Ord. No. 564, § 2, 11-7-2016; Ord. No. 496, § 1, 3-9-2010; Ord. No. 467, § 1, 8-14-2007; Ord. No. 460, § 2, 4-10-2007; Ord. 436, § 3, 6-14-2005; Ord. No. 392, § 2, 2003; Ord. 375 §§ 4, 5, 2002; Ord. 370 § 1, 2001; Ord. 349 §§ 4, 5, 2000; Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

Agricultural 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. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

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

(Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

A.

Animals. On any site of less than five (5) acres in gross area, the keeping of livestock animals other than domestic household pets is subject to Chapter 17.35.

B.

Home occupations. Refer to Chapter 17.33.

C.

Mobile home provisions. Refer to Chapter 17.36.

D.

Sign regulations. Refer to Chapter 17.37.

E.

Large family day care home. Refer to Chapter 17.43 for applicable land use regulations.

(Ord. 370 § 2, 2001; Ord. 362, § 4, 2001)