(A) Purpose and intent. To provide a residential zoning classification that serves as a medium-density buffer between areas of higher-density and areas of lower-density. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone may be utilized on the edge of the municipal utility service area. The zone may or may not be served by city sewer and water systems, but must be within the projected utility service area. Development in this zone should facilitate future utility extensions.
(B) Compatibility. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone is compatible with and may be established next to the Urban Residential, Downtown Mixed Use, Highway Commercial and Light Industrial Zones. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone may be established next to the Rural Residential so long as the RR Zone does not surround the Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone. The Urban/Rural Transition Residential Zone should not be established where the zones surrounding it all have similar density characteristics.
(C) Lot and density requirements.
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 1,280 for first 2.5 acres |
Accessory structure size - square feet, max, cumulative | 1,280 for first 2.5 acres |
640 for each additional 2.5 acres | |
Buildable lot area - acres, minimum | 10 |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 300 |
Maximum accessory structure height - feet | 15 |
Maximum animal unit per acre | 0.5 |
Maximum impervious coverage | 25% |
Maximum principal structure height - feet | 25 |
Setback, corner side - feet, minimum | 20 |
Setback, right-of-way, collector and arterial streets feet, minimum | 35 |
Setback, right-of-way, local streets - feet, minimum | 30 |
Setback, side - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 50 |
Transition subdivision maximum density | 2 unit/acre |
(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) Connection to municipal utilities. Where municipal utilities are provided or reasonably close in the opinion of the City Engineer or within an area or within a distance in which connection is required by any city ordinance or plan, the property shall be connected to the municipal system. All other properties shall be designed and constructed so as to facilitate future connection to the municipal utility systems.
(3) Animal husbandry. Animal husbandry and farm animals shall only be allowed in the Urban/Rural Transition Residential District on lots with a minimum of five acres.
(Ord. 332, passed 5-19-2008; Ord. 403, passed 12-6-2021)