12-327: RURAL SERVICE CENTER DISTRICT:

   A.   The rural service center district is established to promote the development of local commercial services in small communities to meet the needs of rural residents as well as limited tourist commercial services and limited light industrial uses consistent with the maintenance of the rural character of the area. The rural service center district is also intended to provide opportunities for a variety of affordable housing types that are within walking distance of commercial services. These purposes are accomplished by:

      1.   Providing for a range of small scale retail and rural service uses.

      2.   Allowing for mixed use buildings (housing over office or retail) and a range of housing types, including detached single-family dwelling units, cottage housing, townhouses, apartments and mobile home parks where sufficient services are provided.

      3.   Allowing for light industrial uses where activities are conducted primarily indoors and impacts to adjacent uses are mitigated.

      4.   Excluding commercial uses with extensive outdoor storage.

      5.   Excluding large scale commercial uses that would be more effectively located in incorporated cities.

      6.   Applying simple design standards that enhance pedestrian access and improve the character of the area. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

   B.   Use of this zone is appropriate in areas designated as neighborhood commercial, resort community or transition by the comprehensive plan and community plans and that are served at the time of development by adequate sewage disposal services, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. Expansion of existing rural service center districts or the creation of new rural service center districts may be considered only if the expansion will not negatively impact the safety and function of a state highway or other roadway. (Ord. 512, 1-6-2010)

12-328: RECREATION DISTRICT:

   A.   The recreation district is established to provide a wide range of recreational uses in areas where if access is by road rather than solely by waterways, the road shall be located within a recorded easement or public right of way, except where subject to the terms of an approved special use permit or a state or federal agency, adequate water and sewer services and fire services. Consideration shall also be given to access to potential public transportation systems. The recreation district is intended to provide for a range of housing types and uses that are accessory and complementary to recreational and residential uses. These purposes are accomplished by:

      1.   Allowing for a range of housing types provided adequate services are available.

      2.   Providing for commercial and private resorts which contain provisions for a range of recreational activities.

      3.   Excluding uses that are not compatible with the desired recreational character of the area.

      4.   Encouraging conservation development configurations that create permanent open space, protect sensitive environmental features, reduce infrastructure costs and/or enhance recreational opportunities.

      5.   Applying simple design standards that enhance the recreational opportunities and character of the area.

   B.   Use of this zone is appropriate in areas designated as transition, neighborhood commercial, urban growth area and resort community with the following conditions:

      1.   Land is physically suitable to accommodate a broad range of residential and recreational uses.

      2.   Sites are served by adequate sewage disposal service, water supply, roads and other needed public facilities and services. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-329: ALPINE VILLAGE DISTRICT:

   A.   The Alpine Village District is established to accommodate recreational development in high elevation communities while recognizing the unique and challenging features of mountain communities. The Alpine Village District is intended to provide for a range of housing types and uses that are accessory and complementary to recreational and residential uses. These purposes are accomplished by:

      1.   Allowing for a range of housing types.

      2.   Providing for commercial and private resorts which include a range of recreational activities.

      3.   Excluding uses that are not compatible with the desired recreational/residential character of the area.

      4.   Applying development standards that address the unique environmental needs of high elevation communities.

   B.   Use of this zone is appropriate in areas designated as alpine community by the comprehensive plan. These are areas of the County generally greater than three thousand feet (3,000') in elevation that support and complement mountain recreational activities. Consideration within this district should also be given to potential public and community transportation systems. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

SUBCHAPTER 3.3 - USE PROVISIONS

12-330: USE TABLES DESCRIBED:

In the use tables in this subchapter, land use classifications are listed on the vertical axis and zoning districts are shown on the horizontal axis.

   A.   If no symbol appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is not allowed in that district.

   B.   If the symbol "P" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and row, the use is permitted subject to general requirements for the use and the zoning district.

   C.   If the symbol "C" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted subject to the conditional use provisions specified in chapter 2, subchapter 2.2 of this title and to general requirements for the use and the zoning district.

   D.   Standards associated with particular uses are identified by numbers in parentheses. Standards are listed below the tables. Standards listed in the "use" column (far left column in each table) apply to the applicable use in each district that the use is permitted or conditionally permitted. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-331: INTERPRETATION OF USE TABLES:

   A.   In the case of a question as to the inclusion or exclusion of a particular proposed use in a particular use category, the Planning Director shall have the authority to make the final determination based on the characteristics of the operation of the proposed use and the Planning Director's interpretation of the standard land use coding manuals, as provided in section 12-339 of this subchapter.

   B.   In the case of a conflict between the general description and the use table, the table shall prevail. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)

12-332: RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE:

TABLE 3-2
RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE

Use	Zoning District
	F	A/F	R	S	C	I	RSC	REC	AV
Accessory building	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Caretaker's residence (1)	P	P	P		P	P	P
Cottage housing (2), (3)		C (4)	C (4)	C	C (5), (7)		C	C	C
Duplex (2)		P	P	P	P (5), (7)		P	C	C
Dwelling, multi-family				C (4)	C (5), (6), (7)		C (6)	C (6)	C (6)
Dwelling, single-family. Refer to sections 12-411 and 12-412 of this title for applicable density standards	P	P	P	P	P (5), (7)		P	P	P
Dwelling unit, accessory (8)	P	P	P	P	P (5)		P	P
Farm labor housing (11)	P	P	P
Mobile home park (10)				C	C (5)		C
Dwelling unit, Recreational vehicles (9)	P	P	P	P	P		P	P	P
Townhouse (2)				P	C (5), (7)		C	C (6)	C (6)
Vacation rentals (12)		P	P	P			P	P	P

 

Standards:

   (1)    Must be living quarters within the structure of a permitted use. Caretaker must be a bona fide employee of the property ownership and/or management.

   (2)    Refer to section 12-411, table 4-1 and section 12-412, table 4-2 of this title, for applicable density standards for residential uses. For the F, A/F and Rural Districts, the required acreage for a duplex shall be double the site area minimum for the respective zoning district. For the S, C, RSC, REC and AV, the required acreage for a duplex shall be 15,000 square feet where all urban services are provided, 1 acre where urban sewer is provided, and 21/2 acres elsewhere.

   (3)    Refer to section 12-480 of this title for cottage housing provisions/standards.

   (4)    Use only permitted in conjunction with a conservation subdivision, provided such subdivision complies with the density standards of the applicable district (see section 12-411, table 4-1 and section 12-412, table 4-2 of this title) and the use is authorized on the plat.

   (5)    Ground floor residential uses are prohibited within 100 feet of a State highway or designated arterial.

   (6)    Multi-family dwellings with a minimum of 12,000 square feet of lot area for the first unit, plus 3,000 square feet for each additional unit; provided, that all urban services are available.

   (7)    See section 12-627 of this title for standards related to subdivisions intended for residential uses in the Commercial District.

   (8)    Refer to section 12-490 of this title for accessory dwelling unit provisions/standards. One (1) accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot or parcel without respect to density. This does not apply to parcels/lots that have explicit restrictions on the number of dwellings.

   (9)    Building Location Permit regulations do not apply to non-commercial temporary, intermittent or occasional use of recreational vehicle. When a recreational vehicle is used in the same manner as a single family dwelling or an accessory dwelling unit, such use is limited to a maximum of 2 recreational vehicle dwelling units per parcel, and the conditions of BCRC 12-496 apply.

   (10)    See section 12-485 of this title for mobile home park standards.

   (11)    Farm labor housing: Caretaker must be a bona fide employee of the property ownership and/or management. The total allowable number of dwelling units does not apply to temporary or seasonal farm labor housing, such as a bunkhouse where only sleeping quarters are provided for farmworkers.

   (12)   Refer to section 12-484 of this title for standards of vacation rentals.

(Ord. 501, 11-18-2008; amd. Ord. 512, 1-6-2010; Ord. 581, 10-24-2018; Ord. 598, 1-22-2020; Ord. 607, 7-22-2020; Ord. 707, 3-13-2024)