(A) Purpose. The ER District provides opportunities for very low-density, single-family dwellings on large lots where minimum community services may be appropriate. ER zoning is particularly appropriate where the conservation of land with ample private open space is desirable due to existing environmental conditions such as unusual topography, woodlands, wetlands or creeks.
(B) Permissive uses. The following uses are permitted by right:
(1) Agriculture;
(2) Community facilities;
(3) Day care home;
(4) Golf course, except miniature courses;
(5) Park and playground; and
(6) Single-family dwelling (detached).
(C) Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted by right, subject to the additional conditions listed herein, and provided the conditional uses shall comply with the height, area and parking regulations for similar uses. All proposed conditional uses shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development or his or her designee to ensure compliance with the development standards listed herein.
(1) Community residence (family) - see § 152.114 for conditions;
(2) Nursery/garden center (retail); and
(3) Religious institution/church with a seating capacity of not more than 200 persons in the assembly area.
(4) Community gardens - see § 152.118 for conditions.
(D) Special uses. The following uses require a special use permit:
(1) Boat launching ramp/marina;
(2) Cemetery on sites of not less than 20 acres, and enlargement of existing cemeteries;
(3) Club or lodge (private);
(4) Educational and philanthropic institution on sites of not less than five acres, provided not more than 50% of the site area may be occupied by the buildings;
(5) Parking lot located within 300 feet of a B or M District;
(6) Private or commercially operated lake, swimming pool and tennis court, provided they are located on sites containing not less than five acres; and
(7) Public building.
(E) Height limits. No building or structure shall be erected or structurally altered to exceed 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded in accordance with the provisions outlined in § 152.030.
(F) Minimum yards. Every building hereafter erected or enlarged shall provide and maintain:
(1) Front yard not less than 30 feet;
(2) Side yards not less than ten feet;
(3) Rear yard not less than 30 feet; and
(4) Minimum yards may be exceeded in accordance with the provisions outlined in § 152.031.
(G) Minimum lot areas and widths.
(1) Where there is no public water and no public sewer service, one acre and 150-foot width;
(2) Where public water service is available but there is no public sewer service, 20,000 square feet and 100-foot width; and
(3) Where both public water and public sewer are available, 18,000 square feet and 80-foot width.
(Ord. 10-3277, § 1-5.2, passed 1-4-2010; Ord. 12-3343, passed 1-23-2012; Ord. 17-3538, passed 2-6-2017; Ord. 20-3609, passed 4-6-2020)