(A) District summary. The "RR", Residential: Rural zoning district is intended to provide areas for a mixture of agricultural and residential land uses. This mixture is intended to promote and maintain agricultural operations while allowing minimal residential development. This district should be used to provide unique, rural housing options with the ability to connect to available infrastructure.
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Crop production.
(b) Grazing and pasture land.
(c) Livestock raising and breeding.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).
(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Library.
(6) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).
(b) Winery.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Bed and breakfast facility.
(b) Boarding house.
(c) Child care home.
(d) Group home.
(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(g) Retirement facility.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment facility.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(c) Water tower.
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Airstrip (private).
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Church or other place of worship.
(d) Community center.
(e) Government facility (non-office).
(f) Government office.
(g) Heliport.
(h) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(i) School (P-12).
(6) Commercial uses.
(a) Home occupations.
(b) Kennel.
(c) Retreat center.
(d) Riding stables.
(e) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.
(f) Shooting range (outdoor).
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area:
(a) Two acres (87,120 square feet) - if septic.
(b) One acre (43,560 square feet) - if sewer.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 feet.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 60%.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.
(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.
Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.