(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a zoning classification that allows for low-density residential development. Development in this zone is without municipal utility service and with only limited demand for accessibility. Rural residential zoning should be used to preserve rural character and those areas difficult to serve with municipal services.
(B) Compatibility. The Rural Residential Zone must be adjacent to land zoned Rural Residential (RR), Urban/Rural Transition Residential (TR) and Highway Commercial (C).
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 2,000 for first 2.5 acres |
1,000 for each additional 2.5 acres | |
Buildable lot area - acres, minimum | 10 |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 500 |
Maximum animal unit per acre | 0.5 |
Maximum building height - feet | 25 |
Maximum impervious coverage | 15% |
Setback, corner side - feet, minimum | 40 |
Setback, right-of-way, collector and arterial streets - feet, minimum | 50 |
Setback, right-of-way, local streets - feet, minimum | 50 |
Setback, side - feet, minimum | 25 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 50 |
(D) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Exterior storage. Storage of a recreational vehicle is allowed if stored not less than ten feet distance from any property line.
(2) Fences. Fences not exceeding six feet in height may be constructed. Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than ten feet from the surface of a public road or within public right-of-way. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of metal, wood, concrete, brick, vinyl or smooth wire. Barbed or electrified wire shall not be used where frequent human contact is anticipated.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008)