Chapter 17.10
RCO RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PUBLIC USE AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Sections:
17.10.020 Special provisions and development standards.
17.10.040 Fences, walls and hedges.
17.10.060 Frontage, width and depth of site.
17.10.090 Distances between structures.
17.10.100 Height of structures.
17.10.120 Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities.
17.10.010 Purpose.
The RCO district is intended to provide for permanent open spaces in areas of the community which exhibit scenic qualities, recreation potential and which are designated as open space, school, ponding basin or public facility by the general plan. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993)
17.10.020 Special provisions and development standards.
All uses in the RCO district shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.71. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993)
17.10.030 Permitted uses.
Uses permitted by right and subject to approval of an administrative site plan or conditional use permit in the RCO district shall be as listed in Section 17.26.030. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993)
17.10.040 Fences, walls and hedges.
In the RCO district:
A. Where a site containing educational, administrative, institutional, office, or commercial uses adjoins or is located across an alley from any residential or PO district, an ornamental solid wall or fence, six feet minimum in height, or such other height or type of screening device as may be required by the city, shall be located on the property line common to such districts, except in a required front yard.
B. Open storage of materials and equipment attendant to a permitted use or conditional use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence six feet minimum in height. Said storage shall not be visible above said fence or wall.
C. Street trees and other forms of landscaping may be required under the provisions of Chapter 17.71. (Ord. 2012-03 § 2 (part), 2012: Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.060)
17.10.050 Site area.
In the RCO district, the minimum site area for a permitted use shall be one-half acre. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.070)
17.10.060 Frontage, width and depth of site.
In the RCO district, there are no limitations on frontage, width and depth of site. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.080)
17.10.070 Coverage.
In the RCO district, there are no limitations on coverage. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.090)
17.10.080 Yard requirements.
Yard requirements in the RCO district are as follows:
A. The minimum front yard shall be fifteen feet. A minimum of fifty percent of the required front yard shall be landscaped.
B. Except as specified in this subsection, no side yard or rear yards shall be required.
C. The minimum side yard abutting any residential or PO district shall be ten feet and shall be landscaped.
1. The minimum rear yard abutting any residential or PO district shall be ten feet and shall be landscaped. (Ord. 2012-03 § 2 (part), 2012: Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.100)
17.10.090 Distances between structures.
In the RCO district, the minimum distance between a one-family dwelling and another structure shall be ten feet. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.110)
17.10.100 Height of structures.
In the RCO district, no building or structure shall have a height greater than thirty-five feet, except as may be approved under the provisions of Chapter 17.80. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.120)
17.10.110 Signs.
In the RCO district, no signs shall be permitted except as prescribed in Chapter 17.72. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.130)
17.10.120 Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities.
In the RCO district, off-street parking facilities and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.64. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.140)
17.10.130 Site plan review.
In the RCO district, site plan review shall be required for permitted recreation areas, parks and playgrounds and all administrative and conditional uses pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.80. (Ord. 2008-05 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-6 § 3 (part), 1993. Formerly 17.10.150)