(A) Purpose. The purpose of the rural residential equestrian subdivision zoning district is to encourage unique, creatively developed subdivisions that are unified by common amenities, operations and associations for the accommodation of manufactured and/or site-built homes on individually owned lots, including necessary accessory uses and amenities and adequate open space to preserve the residential character. This district also serves to create or preserve compatible, rural enclaves with specified animal privileges within outlying and suburbanizing areas of Florence.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the RRES district:
(1) One dwelling unit per lot, which may be one of the following:
(a) One manufactured home, being no more than five years in age since the date of original construction, shall only be permitted to replace an existing manufactured home on an approved RRES lot of record; or
(b) One site-built, single-family dwelling unit.
(2) Accessory buildings and uses, including private swimming pools and home occupations;
(3) Agricultural animals, subject to the following:
(a) No agricultural animal/livestock shall be kept, maintained or stabled on any lot of less than 42,000 square feet.
(b) Two horses are permitted per each residential lot of record that exceeds 42,000 square feet.
(c) Offspring (under the age of six months) of permitted horses on-site, do not count towards the number of permitted animals;
(d) Temporary agricultural/livestock activities or projects conducted primarily for educational purposes, i.e., Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4-H or school credits, are permitted in the RRES zoning district, and such animals are not counted toward the number of permitted agricultural animals. Animals may not include swine or roosters. Active membership must be maintained and verification of such may be required upon request. In addition, a sign (of less than six square feet) designating a given member (i.e., 4-H or Future Farmers of America) is in residence must be visibly posted or displayed on the property at all times for any such project or activity in progress.
(e) The area used for grazing, exercising or training of agricultural animals shall be securely fenced to prevent the animals from straying, or a suitable restraint shall be provided to prevent straying. No confinement area shall be located in the front yard, and the grazing of livestock shall be limited to the side and rear yards.
(f) Fencing shall be required for all agricultural animals, and shall consist of a view- or partial view-type fence, pipe rail or other similar fencing material, or a wall of sufficient height to restrain the animal(s). The fence or wall shall be maintained and kept in a sound condition at all times,
(g) Private stables for the housing of agricultural animals shall be constructed so as to facilitate maintenance in a clean and sanitary condition.
(h) Stables used for the keeping of agricultural animals shall be located behind the front plane of the principal building or structure. Stables shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from all property lines and the principal structure or the distance required to comply with all applicable codes, whichever is greater. Stables shall not exceed the height regulations of the RRES zoning district.
(i) Corrals or yards areas used for the keeping of agricultural animals shall be located within the rear half of the lot (or side yard) or parcel, and shall be enclosed by a view- or partial view-type fence, pipe rail or other similar fencing material, or wall of sufficient height to restrain the animal(s). The fence or wall shall be maintained and kept in a sound condition at all times.
(j) Animal wastes shall be stored at least 20 feet from any property line, open space, drainage channel or surface waters, and shall not violate the health and sanitation provisions of the town code and applicable county codes.
(4) Secondary uses:
(a) Community or recreational facilities for the use and benefit of the subdivision/ community association; and
(b) Common facility service buildings. All the buildings shall be centrally located and use shall be restricted to occupants.
(2) Because no list of uses can be exhaustive, interpretations on unspecified uses shall be rendered by the Town Community Development Director, with the right to appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.
(D) Property development standards. (See elsewhere in this Development Code for additional standards and exceptions.)
(1) Principal structure setbacks.
Front | Interior Side | Street Side | Rear |
20 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet |
(2) Area and bulk requirements.
Minimum Site Area | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width | Minimum Lot Depth | Maximum Height |
10 acres | 42,000 square feet | 60 feet | 100 feet | 30 feet |
Note: Additional regulations for distances between buildings, accessory buildings, access, walls, fences and required screening are contained in Part 8 of this chapter, Additional Height and Area Regulations and Exceptions.
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(3) Accessory structure setbacks and height.
Front | Interior Side | Street Side | Rear | Maximum Height |
60 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet | 20 feet |
(4) Permanent foundation. All manufactured homes must be attached to a permanent foundation where the home is set at the level of the adjacent grade, an installation commonly known as “ground-set”.
(E) Off-street parking. Parking regulations are as provided in Part 7 of this chapter, Parking; Loading and Unloading.
(Ord. 606-13, passed 5-19-2014)