Power County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 8B
REC RECREATIONAL ZONING DISTRICT
10-8B-1: TITLE:
This chapter shall be known as the RECREATIONAL ZONING DISTRICT. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019)
10-8B-2: AUTHORIZATION:
This chapter is authorized under the provision of Idaho Code section 67-6511. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019)
10-8B-3: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage a compatible blend of recreational and tourist uses with public recreational uses in such a way as to preserve Power County's recreational resources.
When considering designating land to the REC District, that land must meet the following criteria: the land is not suitable for agricultural uses; is adjacent to land already used for recreational purposes; is not environmentally sensitive; is not an important habitat for wildlife, and additional improved County arterial or collector roads would not need to be provided. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019)
10-8B-4: PERMITTED USES:
With staff review and approval of site plan:
Uses permitted in the REC District.
Outdoor recreational uses, such as skiing, tennis, stables, golf courses, commercial skating rinks, parks, and the like.
Uses which are accessory to the principal permitted uses listed above. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-02, 2-24-2020)
10-8B-5: SPECIAL PERMIT USES:
The uses permitted in the Recreational Zoning District after public review for compliance with the applicable performance standards and approval of a special use permit shall be:
Cabins, summer homes, hotels and inns.
Condominiums.
Indoor entertainment and commercial uses.
Multiple-family dwellings.
Recreational uses including, but not limited to: golf courses, golf driving range, swimming pools, water parks, RV parks, marinas and light commercial supporting food and C-store facilities, indoor recreational activities such as restaurants, camp grounds, gift shops, gas stations, public utility and public service facilities, mining, non-hunting firearm uses, campgrounds and RV parks. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019)
10-8B-6: PROHIBITED USES:
All uses not listed above shall be prohibited. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019)
10-8B-7: SPECIFICATION STANDARDS:
The specification standards for the Recreational Zoning District shall be as shown in the following table:
TABLE 1
SPECIFICATION STANDARDS
All Distances Are From Property Line
Specification | Standard |
Specification | Standard |
Minimum lot size (varies with land type): | |
Slopes over 15 percent | 5 acres |
Groundwater vulnerability areas, slopes of 8 percent to 15 percent | 3 acres |
Other lands | 3 acres, except in approved subdivisions |
Multiple-family dwellings on other lands with approved water and sewage systems | Not to exceed 3 units per acre |
Density | Multiple-family dwellings, cabins, summer homes, or condominiums with approved water and sewage systems may be clustered together in a planned development as long as the total density for the project does not exceed 6 units per acre |
Maximum building height | 35 feet unless a higher amount is approved by a special use permit |
Minimum setback: | |
From property lines along arterial roads | 50 feet |
From property lines along other roads | 35 feet |
From side and rear property lines | 10 feet |
Note: The buffering requirements of section 10-13-8, table 2 of this title may apply to residences in certain locations, resulting in greater setback requirements.
(Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019)