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In accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code and the objectives set forth in this code, all land in the unincorporated areas of Bonner County is hereby classified according to the following zoning designations and zoning map symbols, which shall be applied as shown on the official zoning district map:
ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP DESIGNATIONS
Zoning Designation | Map Symbol |
Zoning Designation | Map Symbol |
Forestry | F |
Agricultural/forestry | A/F-10, A/F-20 (10 or 20 acre minimum lot sizes) |
Rural | R-5, R-10 (5 or 10 acre minimum lot sizes) |
Suburban | S |
Commercial | C |
Industrial | I |
Rural service center | RSC |
Recreation | REC |
Alpine village | AV |
(Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)
A. The forestry district is established to preserve the forest land base; to conserve and protect the long term productivity of forest lands; and to restrict uses unrelated to or incompatible with forestry. These purposes are accomplished by:
1. Applying the F zone to large contiguous areas where a combination of site, soil and climatic characteristics make it possible to sustain timber growth and harvests over time.
2. Limiting residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses to those uses that are compatible with forestry, to minimize the potential hazards of damage from fire, pollution and land use conflicts.
3. Providing for compatible outdoor recreation uses and for conservation and protection of municipal watersheds and fish and wildlife habitats.
B. Use of this zone is appropriate in areas designated as remote ag/forest land in the comprehensive plan. The remote agricultural/forest land is located on mountaintops and remote areas of the county where few or no access roads have been constructed. Included in these areas are most of the state and federal lands, which are managed for forest production or recreation. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)
A. The agricultural/forestry district is established to provide for agricultural and forestry pursuits, including livestock production, forestry, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and necessary accessory uses for treating, storing and processing agricultural products. The purpose of the A/F district is to preserve, protect and maintain areas that are rural in character and the integrity of the forest/woodland areas where viable agricultural pursuits can be feasible and to avoid fragmentation of forests and farms. These purposes are accomplished by:
1. Establishing residential density limits and conservation development standards to retain areas sized for efficient farming.
2. Allowing for uses related to agricultural production and limiting nonagricultural uses to those compatible with agriculture, or requiring close proximity for the support of agriculture.
B. Use of this zone is appropriate in areas designated by the comprehensive plan as follows:
1. A/F-20 in all areas designated as prime ag/forest land in the comprehensive plan. The A/F-20 zone is also appropriate in areas designated ag/forest land in the comprehensive plan that also feature:
a. Prime agricultural soils.
b. Are characterized by agricultural or forestry uses.
c. Areas where one or more of the following apply: limited services; characterized by slopes steeper than thirty percent (30%); where access may be absent or limited to substandard road systems or where large tracts of land may be devoted to ag/forest production.
2. A/F-10 in areas designated as ag/forest land in the comprehensive plan that do not feature prime agricultural soils, but where agricultural and forestry pursuits remain viable. These areas may be within or adjacent to areas of city impact or where lands are afforded fire protection, access to standard roads and other services. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)
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