Chapter 17.28
RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT—RR
Sections:
17.28.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
17.28.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the rural residential zoning district is to provide an area for low-density residential uses, along with agricultural uses, consistent with the goals and policies of the Adams County comprehensive plan. This district retains and enhances established neighborhoods, as well as providing guidance to the development of new areas, making them compatible and consistent with existing development.
The RR designation will be applied to lands that are somewhat removed from established communities within the county, but not in areas that are considered appropriate for commercial farming activities, having the following characteristics: (1) public water may be available; however, public sewer systems are not usually available; (2) near existing established neighborhoods where primary use is residential; (3) not in areas where the predominant uses are prime agricultural production; and (4) response times for emergency services are not as low as in the residential areas. The types of activities allowed may include single-family residences, home occupations, agricultural activities including some agri-tourism uses and the keeping of livestock (“hobby farms”). Commercial and industrial activities are generally not allowed in these areas. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))
17.28.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.08, Use Districts and Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable Adams County rules and regulations are complied with. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))
17.28.030 Standards.
In addition to the applicable requirements of this code, including without limitation Chapter 17.76, General Standards, all development authorized in this zoning district shall meet the following minimum standards:
A. Minimum yard areas and setbacks in this district are as follows:
1. Front Yard. Twenty-five feet from the front property line or fifty feet from the centerline of the street right-of-way, whichever is greater, including eaves, cornices, etc., except that front yard areas adjacent to state highways shall be forty feet from the front property line.
a. On corner lots there shall be two front yards and at least one rear yard.
b. On through lots there shall be two front yards.
c. Except for lots adjacent to a state highway, in areas where existing residential dwelling(s) located on an immediately abutting or adjoining lot(s) has a front yard of less than the required depth for the district, the front yard area may have a depth equal to one-third of the total lot width, but in no case less than fifteen feet, except that any garage or carport shall be set back at least twenty feet.
2. Rear Yard. Twenty feet from the rear property line, including eaves, cornices, etc. Accessory buildings and temporary buildings/structures, other than accessory dwellings, may be built within a rear yard, provided the required maximum lot coverage is not exceeded and the building is not closer than five feet to the rear lot line nor closer than five feet to the side lot line; provided, that accessory buildings or structures located within a rear yard area adjacent to a platted alley right-of-way shall not be closer than eight feet from the rear lot line.
3. Side Yard. Ten feet from the side property line, including eaves, cornices, etc. For all lots, if the building is oriented in such a way as the front and/or rear door(s) is facing a side yard, that side yard area shall be a minimum of twenty feet from the side property line.
B. The maximum density of development allowed in this district shall be one unit per one and one-quarter acres.
C. The minimum lot size allowed in this district shall be at least one and one-quarter acres, except as provided for elsewhere in this code.
D. The minimum lot width allowed in this district shall be at least one hundred feet at the building line.
E. The maximum lot coverage allowed in this district shall be thirty-five percent.
F. The maximum building height allowed in this district shall be thirty feet. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))