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2-3   RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS
2-3(A)   RESIDENTIAL - RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL ZONE DISTRICT (R-A)
2-3(A)(1)   Purpose
The purpose of the R-A zone district is to provide for lower density single-family residential and limited agricultural uses, generally on lots of ¼ acre or larger, as well as limited civic and institutional uses to serve the surrounding residential area. Allowable uses are shown in Table 4-2-1.
2-3(A)(2)   Use and Development Standards
Table 2-3-1: R-A Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-2: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Table 2-3-1: R-A Zone District Dimensional Standards Summary
Table 2-3-2: Other Applicable IDO Sections
See Table 5-1-1 for complete Dimensional Standards
Overlay Zones
Site Standards
Allowable Uses
A
Lot size, minimum
10,890 sq. ft.
Use-specific Standards
B
Lot width, minimum
75 ft.
Dimensional Standards
C
Usable open space, minimum
N/A
Site Design and Sensitive Lands
Setback Standards
Access and Connectivity
D
Front, minimum
20 ft.
Subdivision of Land
E
Side, minimum
10 ft.
Parking and Loading
F
Rear, minimum
25 ft.
Landscaping, Buffering, and Screening
Building Height
Walls and Fences
G
Building height, maximum
26 ft.
Outdoor and Site Lighting
Neighborhood Edges
Solar Access
Building Design
Signs
Operation and Maintenance
 
 
2-3(A)(3)   District Standards
None.