(A) Purpose. The purpose of the Limited Residential District is to implement the following objectives, based on the goals and policies of the County Comprehensive Plan:
(1) Allow limited residential development within the Shoreland Overlay District of the general development and recreational development lakes (except Goose Lake, due to the shallow nature of this water body), as shown on the approved zoning map, and in areas between general development lakes and natural environment lakes where a parcel is: within one mile of a general development as shown on the approved zoning map; and where a concept plan was submitted prior to the approval of this code. The goal is to allow growth in areas that are not well-suited for agricultural use because of soil type, topography, vegetation or other factors. Residential uses should be designed and located so as to minimize impact on natural and scenic resources. Residential uses should not interfere with existing agricultural operations;
(2) Promote conservation subdivision design in order to maintain contiguous blocks of economically viable agricultural land, woodlands and open space and to preserve scenic views, natural drainage systems and other desirable features of the natural environment; and
(3) Provide flexibility, innovation and creativity in development of lands with proximity to general development and recreational development lakes that is subject to development pressure.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Agriculture, including farm homesteads;
(2) Forestry, production of woodland products, nurseries, tree farms;
(3) Seasonal produce stand;
(4) Wildlife area, fish hatchery and forest preserve owned or operated by governmental agencies;
(5) Single-family detached dwelling (refer to density and other standards);
(6) Accessory dwelling unit;
(7) Home occupation;
(8) Licensed residential program (up to eight residents);
(9) Local governmental agency building or facility, community center;
(10) Parks and public recreation areas;
(11) Religious institution;
(12) Barber, beauty shop;
(13) Bed and breakfast;
(14) Railroad right-of-way, but not including railroad yard;
(15) Family daycare;
(16) Group family daycare;
(17) Solar equipment;
(18) Swimming pool, hot tub;
(19) Wind turbine, accessory; and
(20) Other accessory uses and structures that are incidental to the principal use.
(C) Conditional uses (see Article 4 for accessory uses).
(1) Two-family dwelling;
(2) Boarding house;
(3) Home occupation;
(4) Multi-family dwelling;
(5) Temporary worker housing;
(6) Cemetery, memorial garden;
(7) Daycare center;
(8) Campground;
(9) Golf course, country club, driving range;
(10) Hunting club (private) hunting preserve;
(11) Organized group camp;
(12) Riding academy, boarding stable;
(13) Essential services, facilities and structures;
(14) Kennels, private;
(15) Water-oriented accessory structures (docks, lifts and the like); and
(16) Agritourism.
(D) Density standards. The base density permitted in the LR District is eight dwelling units per 40 acres or a proportional number based on parcel size. A dwelling that is part of a farmstead is counted as a dwelling unit. A parcel of record is entitled to one dwelling unit.
(E) Conservation subdivision design requirement and standards. As an incentive to protect county natural resources and promote goals of the Comprehensive Plan, conservation subdivision design is an option in the LR District. If conservation subdivision design is used in compliance with provisions in § 3.06, the maximum permitted residential density is 16 units per 40 acres. Minimum common open space: A minimum of 50% of the property shall be protected as permanent common open space, which may include agricultural uses and other uses specified in the conservation easement text. Open space shall be sited and designed according to the standards in § 3.06.
(F) Dimensional standards. Development within the Limited Residential District shall be subject to the following minimum dimensional standards:
(1) Lot area:
(a) Single-family dwelling, standard lots: one acre minimum of buildable top ground land;
(b) Conservation subdivision lots: 0.75-acre average of buildable top ground land minimum; two and one-half-acre maximum;
(c) Other principal permitted and conditional uses: two and one-half acre minimum or as specified by conditional use permit; and
(d) No minimum lot area required for utilities, public uses and communication towers except as otherwise required.
(2) Minimum lot width: 150 feet, or 75 feet for conservation subdivision lots;
(3) Minimum setbacks from property or road right-of-way lines, principal structures:
Standard Lots | Conservation lots | |
Front yard | 40 feet | 30 feet from interior road |
Rear yard | 30 feet | 25 feet |
Side yard | 15 feet | 10 feet |
(4) Minimum setbacks from property or road right-of-way lines, accessory structures:
(a) Front yard: same as principal structure;
(b) Side yard: 15 feet (ten feet if structure is 100 square feet or less in area and no greater than 14 feet in height); and
(c) Rear yard: 15 feet (ten feet if structure is 100 square feet or less in area and no greater than 14 feet in height).
(5) Minimum setbacks, windbreaks and trees:
(a) Road right-of-way of less than 100 feet: 20 feet from right-of-way;
(b) Road right-of-way of 100 feet or greater: 15 feet from right-of-way;
(c) From side or rear parcel boundary: ten feet for windbreaks consisting of shrubs and 20 feet for trees, as defined; and
(d) Side or rear windbreak and tree setbacks may be reduced or eliminated by agreement of adjoining property owners when the agreement is filed with the Zoning Administrator and recorded by the County Recorder of Deeds.
(6) Maximum impervious coverage(outside the Shoreland District): 25%; and
(7) Maximum height for all structures except agricultural structures, utilities and communication or wind towers: 35 feet.
(G) Additional requirements. Additional requirements within this ordinance and other county ordinances apply to development in the Limited Residential District. These include, but are not limited to, the general regulations in Articles 4 and 5 and the conditional use and specific development standards found in Articles 3 through 6 of this ordinance.
(Ord. 97, passed 7-21-2009; Ord. 104.1, passed 6-21-2011; Ord. 138, passed 9-3-2019; Ord. 143, passed 9-15-2020)