Chapter 18.20
RC-5 RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION DISTRICT*
Sections:
18.20.030 Accessory structures and uses.
18.20.050 Setback and bulk regulations.
18.20.060 Off-street automobile parking and loading requirements.
*Prior legislation: Ords. 515 and 515C.
18.20.010 General intent.
The purpose of the residential/conservation district (RCD) zone is to protect lands containing environmental critical areas and agricultural uses. Due to the presence of these critical areas and agricultural uses, properties zoned RCD are not suitable for development at urban densities. (Ord. 1542 § 2, 2016; Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.020 Uses permitted outright.
Repealed by Ord. 1416. (Ord. 1137 § 4, 2005; Ord. 747 § 1, 1997; Ord. 746 § 5, 1997; Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.030 Accessory structures and uses.
The following accessory residential uses are permitted on a lot in this district:
A. Accessory Structures.
1. Swimming pool, if enclosed with a six-foot fence;
2. Awnings or canopies;
3. Walls or fences; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.020 are met;
4. Flagpoles;
5. Outside fireplaces;
6. Accessory greenhouses;
7. Accessory barns, sheds and tool rooms; provided they are part of a permitted use;
8. Private docks, mooring facilities and boathouses; provided the project complies with shoreline management regulations and the provisions of BLMC 18.22.070;
9. Garage or carport.
B. Repealed by Ord. 1416. (Ord. 1416 § 1, 2011; Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.040 Conditional uses.
Repealed by Ord. 1416. (Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.050 Setback and bulk regulations.
The following bulk regulations shall apply to the uses permitted in this district subject to the provisions for yard projections included in BLMC 18.22.080:
A. Maximum density: one residential unit per five acres; provided, the lots may be clustered to preserve open space. Where lots designated for residential development are clustered and any lot is smaller than five acres, agricultural or open space tract(s) shall be recorded within the subdivision in acreage(s) sufficient to preserve the maximum overall residential density of one unit per five acres.
B. Minimum Front Setback.
1. From State Highway 410: 55 feet from the right-of-way line;
2. From other streets: 30 feet from right-of-way.
C. Minimum Side Yard.
1. For lots with an area of 22,000 square feet or more: 30 feet.
2. For lots with an area of less than 22,000 square feet: 15 feet.
D. Minimum Rear Setback.
1. For lots with an area of 22,000 square feet or more: 60 feet.
2. For lots with an area of less than 22,000 square feet: 30 feet.
3. A separated garage or accessory building may be built within 20 feet of the rear property line regardless of the size of the lot.
E. Maximum height: 35 feet, except where the director waives this limit (see BLMC 14.30.040(I)) based on:
1. Need of the specific proposed use;
2. Conformance to the comprehensive plan and the intent of this title. (Ord. 1542 § 3, 2016; Ord. 1505 § 21, 2015; Ord. 1473 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1099 § 20, 2005; Ord. 988 § 2, 2003; Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.060 Off-street automobile parking and loading requirements.
For off-street automobile parking requirements, see Residential Development Standards, BLMC 18.22.100. (Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.070 Planned unit development.
Repealed by Ord. 1131. (Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).