Rome City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
R-4 Rural Residence District
§ 360-51 Purpose.
The R-4 District is designed to provide a district in which density can be reduced and at the same time allow the broader use of hobby, and recreational activities that normally would not be compatible in a more densely populated area.
§ 360-52 Permitted uses.
A.
Any use permitted in the R-1 District.
§ 360-53 Conditional uses.
A.
Any conditional use enumerated in the R-1 District.
B.
Hobby farming, subject to the following limitations:
(1)
The parcel must be at least 10 acres in size.
(2)
No more than 65% of the total parcel area may be used for the farming/agricultural purpose.
(3)
The total animal units maintained on the parcel shall not exceed four per acre.
(4)
No manure may be stored or allowed to accumulate within 10 feet of the parcels boundaries.
(5)
No manure generated off of the parcel may be spread or stored on the parcel.
(6)
A single-family dwelling must exist on the parcel.
§ 360-54 Height, setbacks, area, and other requirements.
D.
Other requirements.
(1)
Building height: maximum 35 feet.
(2)
Building width: minimum 24 feet.
(3)
Roof pitch: minimum 3/12.
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
(4)
Overhang: minimum 12 inches.
(5)
Shed. Building used primarily for storage of an area up to and including 150 square feet and a maximum of a ten-foot height and a maximum 16 inches of roof overhang. Sheds are allowed before the principal structure is present but shall not be used as a place of human habitation. Mobile/manufactured homes, campers, truck bodies or trailers, buses and similar items are prohibited for use as accessory buildings.
[Amended 12-12-2019 by Ord. No. 19-17]