The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for detached single-family dwellings on large lots with related uses for creational, religious, or cultural activities. Some accessory uses are also allowed. This is a rural, very low density residential district, generally located between an AG-1 and an R-1 or R-2 District.

(Ord. 2020-O-3, passed 2-18-2020)

   See § 154.025, Table 154.025: Use Table for permitted, provisional, and special uses.

(Ord. 2020-O-3, passed 2-18-2020)

      (1)   One principal use per lot.

      (2)   A minimum width at the building line of 100 feet.

      (3)   A minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet or 14 acres.

      (4)   A minimum ground floor area of the main residence of less than 1,600 square feet, if a single-story dwelling, or a ground floor area of less than 900 square feet if more than one story, exclusive of unenclosed porches, terraces, and garages.

         (a)   On each interior lot, there shall be two side yards, having an aggregate width of not less than 30 feet, neither side yard having a width of less than 15 feet.

         (b)   On each corner lot, there shall be two side yards, the side yard abutting the street having a width of not less than 30 feet, and the side yard not abutting the street having a width of not less than 15 feet.

      (1)   The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 35 feet, not exceeding two and one-half stories.

      (2)   For any building accessory to any dwelling use, 14 feet, not exceeding one story.

      (3)    For any other non-residential building or their structure, 35 feet, except that such height may be increased to a maximum of 65 feet provided that for every foot of height in excess of 35 feet there shall be added to each yard requirement one corresponding foot of depth or width.

      (1)   All commercial landscaping and construction equipment permitted for non-residential uses shall be contained in an enclosed building which shall be constructed of a finished building material. In cases where it is not possible to contain equipment within a building storage of such equipment shall comply with screening requirements for high impact non-residential use.

      (2)   Non-residential uses allowed in this district shall not store bulk storage of hazardous substances, construction materials, construction vehicles or heavy equipment on sites less than five acres in area. Such storage shall be completely indoors and shall be located at least 30 feet from any adjacent residential lot line.

(Ord. 2020-O-3, passed 2-18-2020)

   (A)   Day care centers in RS, R-3, R-4, or R-5 District. Day care centers shall be developed, maintained, and operated that the building and yards have the appearance of a single family residence. The size of the building shall not exceed 4,000 square feet.

      (1)   The signage shall be in accordance with the CN District.

      (2)   The side yard and landscape setback requirements of the CN District shall apply.

      (1)   The side yard and landscape setback of a non-residential land use applicable to the district in which the residential care facility is located shall be met.

      (2)   A minimum lot area of 60 square feet per bed shall be maintained.

      (1)   The outdoor facilities for the care and keeping of animals at animal clinics, kennels, and veterinary hospitals shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the property lines of any adjoining residential district.

      (2)   All outdoor facilities for the care and keeping of animals at animal clinics, kennels, and veterinary hospitals shall be screened on four sides by a Type A screen, as defined in §§ 154.210 through 154.214.

      (1)   If a freestanding telecommunication tower is allowed by right, the tower must meet the applicable building setback requirements for the zoning district.

      (2)   A tower within 300 feet of a residentially zoned parcel, must be setback from that parcel a minimum distance of one and one-half times the height of the tower.

      (3)   No tower shall be constructed on a lot between the front building line and right-of-way or in the required front yard setback on a lot that is not improved with a building.

      (4)   The type and height of tower shall be restricted based on the maximum height in this zoning district.

      (5)   All towers must provide the degree of screening based on their proximity to residentially zoned parcels as described in §§ 154.210 through 154.214.

      (6)   Co-location on an existing tower shall be allowed by right given that the height of the tower is not changed.

      (7)   A tower constructed completely within an existing building shall be allowed by right.

      (8)   An array constructed on top of or attached to an existing building shall be allowed by right given that the overall height of the building from grade to the top of the array is not increased by more than 15 feet.

(Ord. 2020-O-3, passed 2-18-2020)