Designation of district regulations set forth in this chapter or set forth elsewhere in the ordinance codified in this chapter, when referred to in this chapter are the R-43 rural residential dwelling district regulations.

(Ord. 02-12 (part))

A.

A building or premises in an R-43 rural residential dwelling district shall be used for the following purposes:

1.

Single-family dwelling;

2.

Farms;

3.

Group homes for the handicapped;

4.

Public schools, elementary and high;

5.

Private and charter schools as long as the following standards are met:

a.

All structures must set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from all property lines and shall be screened from adjacent rural and residential zoned property by a six-foot-high fence;

b.

The lot shall have frontage along a paved road that has been accepted as a public right-of-way;

c.

The site shall include an on-site drop-off and pick-up of students. All on-site drop-off and pick-up and other parking must be set back at least fifty (50) feet from all property lines, excluding ingress and egress, and meet the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this title;

d.

All other standards of the R-43 district shall apply. A zoning clearance must be obtained prior to construction of any school;

6.

Wireless communications facilities, subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.57 of this title;

7.

A home occupation, so long as the use complies with the requirements of Chapter 17.54 of this title.

B.

If these standards cannot be met, a special use permit may be applied for:

1.

Public and private forests and wildlife reservations;

2.

Publicly or privately owned or operated fire stations and publicly owned or operated police stations and post offices;

3.

Golf courses, including club houses located thereon, but not including miniature courses or practice driving tees operated for commercial purposes;

4.

Libraries, museums, parks, playgrounds and community buildings, provided such uses are conducted on a nonprofit basis;

5.

Roadside stands offering for sale only farm products produced on the premises;

6.

Plant nurseries and greenhouses for the propagation, cultivation and wholesale distribution of plants produced on the premises, provided such uses do not include retail sales. Open storage is limited to plants or packaged fertilizer, and the buildings and structures used in connection therewith set back from all lot lines a distance of not less than fifty (50) feet;

7.

Corrals for the keeping of horses;

8.

Group homes for the handicapped;

9.

Accessory buildings and uses, provided that accessory building shall comply with Section 17.52.070 of this title.

(Ord. 08-11 § 1 (part); Ord. 05-02 § 1 (part); Ord. 04-03 § 1 (part); Ord. 02-12 (part))

(Ord. No. 11-01, § I, 1-20-11)

A.

In the R-43 rural residential dwelling district, every lot used for a residential purpose shall have an area of not less than one acre and a width of not less than one hundred forty-five (145) feet. If a lot of record has less area or width than herein required and has been duly recorded prior to the date of passage of the ordinance codified in this section, such lot may be used for any purpose permitted in this chapter.

B.

One dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot. The maximum lot coverage shall be fifteen (15) percent of the lot area.

(Ord. 06-10 § 1 (part); Ord. 02-12 (part))

A.

There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than forty (40) feet.

B.

Where lots have a double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both of the streets.

C.

Yards along each street adjacent to a corner lot shall have a width equal to not less than one-half the depth of the required front yard. Such yards shall otherwise conform to the regulations applicable to front yards.

(Ord. 02-12 (part))

There shall be a side yard on each side of a building having a width of not less than thirty (30) feet.

(Ord. 02-06 (part))

There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than forty (40) feet.

(Ord. 02-06 (part))

No building shall exceed two stories or thirty (30) feet in height, except as provided in Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. 02-12 (part))

The provisions of Section 17.60.020 shall apply.

(Ord. 02-12 (part))

The provisions of Chapter 17.64 shall apply.

(Ord. 02-12 (part))

(Ord. No. 10-17, § I, 12-16-10)

Fences or freestanding walls shall not exceed a height of six feet outside of the lot's buildable area. Utility companies that are regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission are allowed increased height if required by national, state or local safety codes.

(Ord. 02-12 (part))

A.

Swimming pools shall be located in the backyard and not closer than three feet to any property line, shall not occupy any front yard, and shall be screened from adjacent property by a solid wall or fence. The fence and gate shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code and Sections 15.04.020(A)(2) and (3) of this code. The provisions of Section 15.04.010(B) of this code shall not apply. The property owner shall ensure that any pool enclosure fence and its appurtenances (gates, latching devices, locks, etc.) are maintained in safe and good working order. No person shall alter or remove any portion of a swimming pool enclosure except to repair, reconstruct or replace the enclosure in compliance with the provisions of swimming pool barriers as provided in the International Building Code. Outdoor wading pools, spas and jacuzzis shall be located only in the rear yard.

B.

All fish ponds and other contained bodies of water, either above or below ground level, with the container being eighteen (18) inches or more in depth and/or wider than eight feet at any point measured on the long axis shall conform to the location and enclosure requirements for swimming pools as provided in the Uniform Building Code.

C.

Irrigation and storm water retention facilities and water features in public parks and golf courses are exempt from the fencing requirements for swimming pool barriers as provided in the Uniform Building Code.

(Ord. 06-10 § 1 (part); Ord. 02-12 (part))