Chapter 18.40
R-C RESIDENTIAL COTTAGE ZONE
Sections:
18.40.010 R-C residential cottage zone.
18.40.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
18.40.050 Yard requirements – Dwellings and main buildings.
18.40.060 Setback for accessory buildings.
18.40.010 R-C residential cottage zone.
The R-C residential cottage zone is established to provide a residential environment within the City which is characterized by attractively landscaped single-family residential lots, cottage-type homes, and open space. The R-C zone is not intended to be an agricultural zone and development is intended to occur at medium densities. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2008- § 5.2.2, 2008; Ord. 66 § 5.2.2, 1993.)
18.40.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
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Type: R-C Use |
Allowed |
Conditional Use Permit |
Business License |
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Accessory structures, unoccupied |
✓ |
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Home occupation as regulated by business license and Chapter 18.80 FCC |
✓ |
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Manufactured homes detached which satisfy the Department standards which are placed upon permanent foundation of reinforced concrete in accordance with IBC International Building Code standards and which satisfy the snow load requirements for their location |
✓ |
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Single-family dwelling |
✓ |
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(Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 §§ 5.2.2.1, 5.2.2.2, 1993.)
18.40.030 Minimum lot area.
The minimum lot size in the R-C zone shall be 7,000 square feet. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 5.2.2.3, 1993.)
18.40.040 Lot frontage.
Each lot or parcel of land located in the R-C zone shall abut along the right-of-way of a public or private street for a minimum distance of 70 feet; lots on a cul-de-sac shall abut the right-of-way for a minimum distance of 25 feet at the property line. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 5.2.2.4, 1993.)
18.40.050 Yard requirements – Dwellings and main buildings.
The following yard setback requirements shall apply on all lots in the R-C zone:
1. Front Yard and Side Street Setback. The minimum front yard and side street setback shall be 25 feet from the front property line or 55 feet from the center line of the right-of-way, whichever distance is greater.
2. Side Yard Setback. The minimum side yard for all buildings on interior lots in the R-C zone shall be 10 feet.
3. Rear Yard Setback. The minimum rear yard for all buildings in the R-C zone shall be 20 feet. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2008- § 5.2.2.6, 2008; Ord. 66 § 5.2.2.6, 1993.)
18.40.060 Setback for accessory buildings.
1. An accessory building, allowed by this title and FCC Title 17, shall be located no closer than five feet from the side and rear property lines. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted in the required front or side street yard areas required for main buildings. Roof drainage shall be required to be retained on site for all accessory buildings.
2. Accessory buildings greater than 12 feet in height shall not be permitted. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2017-04 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 5.2.2.7, 1993.)