The intent of the RE (Residential Estates) district is to provide for the development of single-family dwellings at a density not to exceed one (1) dwelling unit per acre and other selected uses, which are compatible with the large lot, low density character of the district. Property in this zoning district would be located on those tracts which abut or are in close proximity to existing large-lot single-family development and which have an established neighborhood character of single family dwellings on one (1) acre or larger lots. Land considered for RE zoning should also include only that land which, due to its location of conditions resulting from adjacent large-lot residential development, will not be provided with public sanitary sewers within a reasonable period of time, or are in areas which can be sewered, and are located adjacent to ridgelines or near other large-lot subdivisions developed prior to adoption of these regulations.

In the RE zoning district, the uses permitted by right and allowed by special use permit are listed in Chapter 17.51, Table of General Uses.

In the RE district, permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:

A.

Accessory to an agricultural operation: repair shops, tool sheds, garages, barns and silos;

B.

Keeping not more than one (1) transient boarder or roomer;

C.

Accessory loading;

D.

Accessory parking;

E.

The following private structures: garages, tool sheds, tennis courts, swimming pools, recreational structures and other similar structures, provided conditions outlined in Section 17.16.030(F) and (G) are met;

F.

Storing not more than one (1) of the following: unoccupied camper, trailer or boat;

G.

Home occupations, as allowed by Chapter 17.66;

H.

Temporary structures for storage of equipment and materials used in conjunction with construction of a lawfully authorized nonresidential use located on the property not to exceed two (2) years.

In the RE district, additional use regulations shall be as follows:

A.

Distance requirements for the keeping and sheltering of animals and storage of other odor or dust producing substance shall be as prescribed in SMC 6.08.020.

B.

No accessory agricultural building shall be located within thirty (30) feet of any plot line.

C.

Public utility rights-of-way, substations, pumping stations, and municipal and civic buildings shall be housed in structures that harmonize with the character of the neighborhood, and where adjoining residential zones shall have a buffer of fifty (50) feet except that the Planning Commission may reduce the width of buffer areas where local conditions deem such reduction to be reasonable. Buffer areas shall be adequately screened in accordance with Chapter 17.74 and shall be subject to performance standards procedure and site plan approval by the Planning Commission.

D.

In addition to the particular requirements listed for any use by special permit, the Governing Body may require, where reasonable or appropriate, fences and other safety devices, landscaping, screening, access roads and buffer areas as required.

E.

Buffer areas of fifty (50) feet shall be required for special permit uses, with the exception of home occupations requiring a special permit; however, the Governing Body may reduce the width of buffer areas where local conditions and substitute protection for neighboring properties is reasonably indicated. Buffer areas shall always be landscaped, screened and maintained in harmony with the landscaping and natural growth in the neighborhood.

F.

Tool sheds, utility sheds, playhouses and greenhouses that are not considered permanent structures under the currently adopted building code are permitted, provided they are located in the rear yards, and are not located closer than five (5) feet of any side yard or rear plot line, or within any platted building setback line. These structures shall be located at least fifteen (15) feet from the principal building. Refer to Section 17.60.010C for maximum size requirements for accessory structures.

G.

Private tennis courts, swimming pools, and similar private recreational structures shall be located in the rear yard and shall not be located within any platted building setback, and shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from all other plot lines. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be set back from plot lines a distance equal to the height of the light fixture pole and shall provide directional shielding to prevent any direct illumination of adjoining properties.

H.

Day care homes and group day care homes shall complete fire safety inspections prior to requesting a special use permit. Additionally, the required play areas shall be fenced.

I.

Co-Living Groups and Rooming Houses are prohibited in the RE District.

(Ord. 3419, 2022)

A.

Maximum height: The maximum height requirement in the RE district is forty-five (45) feet in height, with a maximum of three (3) stories in height.

B.

Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area in the RE district is one (1) acre when located within a sewer district, two (2) acres when located outside a sewer district. (Sanitary sewer hookups will be required for lots less than two (2) acres.)

C.

Minimum lot width: One hundred sixty (160) feet along a public or platted private street.

D.

Minimum yard setback requirements:

1.

Front yard: Fifty (50) feet.

2.

Rear yard: Fifty (50) feet for single-family residential uses, and forty (40) feet for other permitted or special uses (excluding home occupations).

3.

Side yard: Twenty-five (25) feet; however, both side yards together shall total at least seventy-five (75) feet.