Chapter 18.28
RR-1-20,000 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
18.28.040 Area and width requirements.
18.28.050 Access requirements.
18.28.060 Location requirements.
18.28.080 Utility requirements.
18.28.090 Dwelling requirements.
18.28.010 Legislative intent.
The objective in establishing the RR-1 rural residential zone is to provide a location within the city for a residential and agricultural environment where the residents may engage in significant agricultural pursuits, including the keeping of livestock. A minimum of vehicular traffic and quiet residential conditions favorable to family living and the rearing of children shall also be characteristic of this zone.
Representative of the uses within the RR-1 zone are one-family dwellings, the keeping of domestic livestock, parks, playgrounds, churches and other community facilities designed in harmony with the characteristics of the zone.
Residents and developers within the zone should bear in mind that the proximity of animals to dwellings is an integral part of the zone and should occupy the residences in recognition thereof.
The specific regulations necessary for the accomplishment of the intent of the zone are hereinafter set forth. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.1.]
18.28.020 Permitted uses.
The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted upon compliance with the standards and requirements as set forth in this code:
A. One-family dwellings, conventional construction.
B. One-family dwellings, manufactured housing, subject to the provisions of MMC 18.48.230.
C. Customary residential accessory structures.
D. Gardens, orchards and field crops.
E. The number of animal units on a lot of less than one acre will be determined proportionally by the size of the lot; five-acre lots would allow an amount not exceeding four animal units.
F. Corrals and pens for the enclosure of livestock. Also, barns, stables, coops, sheds, hutches or similar buildings used for the housing or confinement of livestock and fowl; provided, that any such corral or pen or any building used for the housing of livestock or fowl shall be located not closer than 75 feet to an existing dwelling or other occupied structure located on an adjacent lot or 40 feet to such dwelling or structure on the same lot.
G. Pastures for the enclosure of livestock; provided, that the fence forming the boundary of a pasture shall be located not less than the minimum side setback distance within the zone from any dwelling or occupied structure located on the same or any adjacent lot. This provision shall apply only as long as the enclosed area qualifies as a pasture. If at any time the enclosed area no longer functions as a pasture, the setback provisions of subsection (F) of this section shall apply.
H. Public agency parks and playgrounds.
I. Churches.
J. Household pets.
K. Minor utility transmission projects.
L. Fences, walls and hedges subject to the requirements of MMC 18.48.140.
M. Temporary signs not exceeding 12 square feet advertising the sale of the premises.
N. Foster care homes containing not more than three nonrelated foster care occupants. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.2.]
18.28.030 Conditional uses.
The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted upon compliance with the requirements set forth in this code and after approval has been given by the designated reviewing agencies (approval of other agencies or levels of government may be required):
A. Home occupations subject to the provisions of MMC 18.48.180 and prior approval by the planning commission.
B. Earth shelter home projects subject to the provisions of MMC 18.48.210 and the prior approval of a site plan in accordance with the provisions of MMC 18.48.200.
C. Residential facility for handicapped persons subject to the provisions of MMC 18.48.270.
D. Public schools, buildings and grounds, not including storage yards, subject to the conditions of MMC 18.48.190. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.3.]
18.28.040 Area and width requirements.
The minimum area and width requirements of a zoning lot shall be as follows:
|
Use |
Minimum Area |
Minimum Width |
|
A. One-family dwellings |
20,000 sq. ft. |
100 feet |
|
B. Churches |
2.5 acres |
200 feet |
|
C. Schools |
5 acres |
200 feet |
[Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.4.]
18.28.050 Access requirements.
Each lot shall abut upon and have direct access to a city street. The distance of said abutting side shall be not less than the minimum width requirement of the zone except that the length of said abutting side may be reduced to not less than 70 feet when the lot fronts upon a cul-de-sac or curve in a designated city street and the lot lines radiate in such a manner that the width of the lot will meet or exceed the minimum width requirements of the zone at a distance of 80 feet from the front setback line as measured along the side lot line. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.5.]
18.28.060 Location requirements.
A. Main Buildings. All dwellings and other main buildings and structures shall be set back in accordance with the following:
1. Front Setback. All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than 25 feet from the front lot line; provided, that on lots approved in conformance with the provisions of MMC 18.28.050, the front setback shall be the distance from the front lot line at which the minimum width requirements are met, but not less than 25 feet.
2. Side Setback.
a. Interior Lots. All dwellings and other main buildings including any attached carport, garage, or similar structure shall be set back not less than 15 feet from the side lot line.
b. Corner Lots – Side Abutting a Street. All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than 25 feet from the side lot line which abuts on a street.
3. Rear Setback.
a. Interior Lots. All dwellings or other main buildings shall be set back not less than 30 feet from the rear lot line.
b. Corner Lots. All dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back not less than 30 feet from the rear lot line.
B. Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings shall be located in accordance with the following:
1. Setback from Main Building and Street Line. Accessory buildings shall be set back not less than 20 feet from the closest part of the main building and not less than 25 feet from any lot line which abuts on a street. Accessory buildings located 20 feet or closer to a main building shall be considered as part of the main building.
2. Side and Rear Setback – Interior Lot Line. Accessory buildings shall be set back not less than five feet from the lot line, except that no minimum side setback shall be required when all the following conditions are met:
a. The accessory building is located more than 25 feet from any existing dwelling on an adjacent lot;
b. The accessory building contains no openings on the side contiguous to the lot line;
c. No drainage from the roof will be discharged onto an adjacent lot;
d. The accessory building shall be constructed of noncombustive materials or have fire-resistive walls rated at two hours or more; and
e. The building will not be placed on land designated as a utility easement upon which any underground utility system or lines shall have been constructed. [Amended during 2010 recodification; Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.6.]
18.28.070 Height of building.
A. The maximum height of any building shall be 30 feet or two and one-half stories, whichever is higher. Where the ground is uneven in height, the average elevation thereof shall apply.
Chimneys, flag poles, television antennas, church towers, and similar ancillary structures not used for human occupancy shall be excluded in determining height; provided, that no such ancillary structure shall extend to a height in excess of 15 feet above the building except when approved by the planning commission as set forth under MMC 18.48.200.
B. The minimum height of a building used as a dwelling shall be not less than eight feet except when approved as an earth shelter home project (see MMC 18.48.210). [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.7.]
18.28.080 Utility requirements.
All dwellings and other structures used for human occupancy shall be served by the city’s water and sewer system in accordance with the provisions of MMC 18.48.260, except that the requirement for connection to one or more of the above-mentioned systems may be waived by the city council upon a finding that: (A) connection to one or more of the above utility systems is not reasonably practicable and (B) an alternative method of providing the service to the premises has been secured (i.e., approved domestic well right, septic tank approval by health agency). [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.8.]
18.28.090 Dwelling requirements.
A. Minimum Area. The ground floor of any one-family dwelling shall contain not less than 850 square feet of living area.
B. Minimum Dimension. The minimum width or length dimension of any dwelling as measured from the outside wall shall be not less than 24 feet. Nonliving spaces such as garages, porches, and sheds shall not be included in determining compliance with this requirement. [Ord. 1998-99-A § 10-5-4.9.]