The purpose of the rural residential (R-R) district is to provide rural residential living environments, usually located in and around rural communities, town centers and urban centers. This district is consistent with the rural residential A (RA) general plan designation and, if combined with an NRA-S, or NRA-WI or WII district, the natural resource protection-recreation (N-R) general plan designation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the R-R district:

A.

One-family residence;

B.

Agricultural uses, provided:

1.

Animal husbandry provided the minimum parcel size for livestock (farm animals) listed is one acre and the total number of animals shall not exceed the numbers listed per acre:

a.

One horse, pony, mule, burro, cow, llama, camel or similar sized animal per one-half acre;

b.

Three goats, sheep, or similar sized animal per one-half acre;

c.

Two swine per one acre;

d.

Two adult emus, rheas, ostriches or similar sized birds per one acre subject to a use permit, the total number of chicks permitted shall be determined by the use permit.

2.

No minimum parcel size is required for the following animals but the total number permitted shall not exceed the number listed per acre:

a.

Twenty-five (25) turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, or similar sized animals per one-half acre;

b.

Unlimited fish, frogs, worms, or similar sized animals.

3.

Animals shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, as provided in Section 6.08.010 of this code, and in a manner that does not become a nuisance, as provided in Section 6.08.020 of this code.

4.

The keeping of beehives and the selling of bee products resulting from the keeping of bees in accordance with Chapter 6.08 of the Shasta County Code and applicable state laws.

C.

Sale of agricultural products grown on the premises.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.26.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part); and Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the R-R district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Animals in numbers exceeding those permitted in Section 17.26.020(B)(1) of this chapter;

B.

Group foster home;

C.

Dog kennel;

D.

Large animal veterinarian;

E.

Golf course;

F.

Wholesale nursery or greenhouse;

G.

Commercial riding stable or riding academy;

H.

Bed and breakfast guest facility, subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.270 of this title;

I.

Church;

J.

Temporary development sales office and contractor's yard;

K.

Pet cemetery;

L.

Reserved.

M.

Logging contractor's yard.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014; Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. B), 9-3-2019)

Other uses permitted in the R-R district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 and 17.88.130 through 17.88.150 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.26.020 and 17.26.040 of this chapter; as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following site development standards apply in the R-R district;

A.

Residential Density and Minimum Building Site. Unless part of a community plan area where residents prefer a certain minimum parcel size, lands in this district shall not be assigned maximum densities or minimum parcel sizes prior to the evaluation of site-specific data involving the criteria indicated in this section. Specific parcel size requirements should be applied only after collection and analysis of the data required to accurately make these recommendations. The data shall be provided by the property owner or agent.

1.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum residential density shall be determined by the following criteria:

a.

The maximum density for land exceeding a thirty (30) percent slope is one dwelling unit per ten acres;

b.

The maximum density for land not exceeding a thirty (30) percent slope is one dwelling unit per two acres;

c.

Adequate water quality and quantity is proven, to the satisfaction of the city, to be available for the new uses; and that existing reasonable and beneficial water uses in the vicinity will not be adversely affected;

d.

City sewage disposal capability is proven for each new building site, as required by applicable city standards;

e.

All other city development standards are met.

2.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title, shall be two acres.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty-five (35) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story, not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)