(a)

Purpose. The rural reserve (RR) district is the zoning which is applied to annexed parcels upon approval and assignment into the city's jurisdiction. The intent of this district is to allow a minor amount of residential development and a reasonable selection of other allowed uses without having to apply for a rezoning.

Any parcels being subdivided in this zoning district must be for the purposes of creating two new lots for allowed uses prior to future development and to accommodate smaller tracts of land facilitating development of a portion of the original parcel. An approved rezoning to SmartCode New Community (SC-NC) pursuant to chapter 19A is necessary prior to further development. The size of the parcel must meet the acreage minimums detailed in chapter 19A, [§§] 1.3.4, 1.3.5 or be adjacent to a SC-NC district pursuant to chapter 19A, [§] 3.3.5. Smaller parcels that either do not meet the size requirements in chapter 19A or are not adjacent to SC-NC properties may be rezoned to non-transect districts so long as such rezoning is consistent with adjacent parcels. The rezoning must be compatible with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in this district:

(1)

Single-family detached homes.

(2)

Temporary manufactured homes (while permanent dwelling is under construction).

(3)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(4)

Farms (except commercial slaughtering, feed lots, concentrated feeding operations).

(5)

Sale of agricultural products grown or produced on site.

(6)

Plant nurseries on parcels ten acres or larger.

(7)

Schools.

(8)

Places of worship.

(9)

Public utilities and appurtenances (e.g., water tanks, booster stations, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment systems).

(10)

Cell phone relay equipment when combined with and attached to existing structures.

(11)

Parks.

(12)

Transit shelters.

(c)

Special exceptions. The following uses may be approved by the city board of zoning adjustment and, if approved, may be subject to certain conditions, pursuant to subsection 19-18(c)(2):

(1)

Cemeteries, mausoleums, columbarium.

(2)

Government buildings up to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

(3)

Commercial recreation facilities.

(4)

Mobile home parks subject to the following:

a.

Only permitted adjacent to existing mobile home parks.

b.

Overall maximum density: Seven units per acre.

c.

Tenant lots minimum area: 6,000 square feet.

d.

Utilities must be provided by municipal sources.

e.

A residential site plan per section 19-14 is required and must be attached to the special exception request.

f.

Minimum of 15 percent open space required exclusive of tenant lots. A minimum of 25 percent of the open space must be usable for recreation and the areas and amenities depicted on the site plan.

g.

Setbacks:

1.

Minimum 25 feet separation between units.

2.

Front setback: 35 feet front; 25 feet rear; 25 feet side.

h.

A 15-foot wide evergreen landscape buffer area shall be established along property lines containing residential uses other than manufactured homes and commercial/office/retail uses.

i.

All applicable national, state and local building codes shall apply to construction standards. In case of conflicting regulations, the stricter standard shall apply.

j.

Opaque skirting shall be installed to conceal the undercarriage portion of the unit.

(5)

Recreational RV parks and campgrounds provided that such use complies with section 19-24, as amended, and upon a finding that:

a.

Adequate thoroughfare access exists to prevent undue traffic congestion;

b.

The activities at the location will not have an adverse effect upon the adjoining properties; and

c.

Noise, odor, smoke, dust, illumination, and/or traffic or other adverse impacts are not likely to affect the surrounding developed property and uses or the quiet enjoyment of residential properties.

(6)

Apiaries and bees, upon finding that all requirements and best management practices are followed as defined in section 4-28.

(d)

Permitted accessory uses. The following are permissible accessory uses:

(1)

Accessory dwelling (33 percent gross floor area of main dwelling).

(2)

Day care in the home for no more than five children other than family members.

(3)

Home occupation (as defined).

(4)

Structures and buildings supporting agricultural uses.

(e)

General requirements. Permitted divisions: Divisions of land shall only be permitted as provided herein. No parcel or tract of land of record established on the date of the adoption of this section or the date of annexation may be divided into an aggregate of more than three parcels.

(f)

Area and bulk regulations.

(Ord. No. 233, § 1, 4-17-12; Ord. No. 282, § 1, 6-21-16)