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White Pine County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

24 OPEN RANGE DISTRICT, O-5

17.24.010: PURPOSE:

The O-5 classification is intended to encourage farm activity in conjunction with rural residential living. Normal ranching and agricultural practices shall not be considered a nuisance condition. Nothing in this regulation is intended to interfere with normal ranching or agricultural practices that might result in conditions such as noise, dust or odor for temporary periods of time. Mineral and natural resources exploration and extraction also shall be permitted in this zone. (Ord. 203 §9, 1987)

17.24.020: USES:

The following uses are permitted (P), special (S), or not permitted (N) in the O-5 zone:
O-5
O-5
Building and structures over 21/2 stories or 35' in height
S
Commercial power generating and transmission facilities necessary for public use
S
Correctional facilities
S
Explosives and fireworks storage
S
Forest industries
P
Greenhouse and nurseries
P
Law enforcement; training area
S
Mineral and refinery exploration, extraction and processing
S
Parks and recreational area, preserves and forests
P
Public utilities and communications buildings/substations necessary for public use
S
Public utilities and communications rights of way necessary for public service
S
Ranch agricultural, including dwellings and accessory buildings
P
Other uses commission deems to be similar
P
“Big Cat” Sanctuaries, involving any of the large members of the cat family, including the lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, snow leopard, clouded leopard, cheetah, cougar or the like.
S
 
(Ord. 525, 2021: Ord. 448, 2013: Ord. 203 §9, 1987)

17.24.030: MINIMUM LOT AREA, WIDTH, AND YARD REGULATIONS:

Area
5 acres
Yard, front
20'
Yard, side
5' one side, 10' second side
Yard, rear
25'
Accessory structures (10 x 12' or smaller):
 
 
Front
20'
 
Rear
10'
 
Sides
5'
Accessory structures (larger than 10 x 12'), interior parcels:
 
 
Front
20'
 
Rear
10'
 
Sides
5'
Accessory structures (larger than 10 x 12'), corner parcels:
 
 
Front
20'
 
Rear
10'
 
Sides
5', 10' on street side
Patios (interior lots):
 
 
Rear
10'
 
Sides
5'
Patios, corner lots:
 
 
Rear
10'
 
Sides
5', 10' on street side
If patio doubles as a balcony:
 
 
Rear
20'
 
(Ord. 446, 2012)