Chapter 17.60
RR2 – RURAL RESIDENTIAL TWO DISTRICT

Sections:

17.60.010    Description and intent.

17.60.020    Permitted uses.

17.60.030    Conditional uses.

17.60.040    Area requirements.

17.60.050    Yards.

17.60.060    Building height limit.

17.60.010 Description and intent.

The RR2 rural residential two zoning district is established as a land use district for large lot, low-density, residential and general agricultural purposes. For the rural residential two district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:

A. To encourage the continued use of land for low-density residential and general agricultural purposes;

B. To prohibit commercial and industrial land uses;

C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under the provisions of this chapter; and

D. To discourage land uses which, because of their character or size, would create unusual requirements and costs for public services. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.010].

17.60.020 Permitted uses.

The following land uses and activities are permitted in the rural residential two district:

A. Accessory buildings;

B. Agricultural buildings and activities;

C. Churches;

D. Fishing activities when an owner-occupied dwelling is present on the premises;

E. Greenhouses;

F. Home occupations;

G. Horticultural buildings and activities;

H. Single-family dwellings;

I. Vacation homes; and

J. Bed and breakfasts. [Ord. FY2007-08-O §6, 2006; Ord. 86-27-O §4, 1986; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.020].

17.60.030 Conditional uses.

The following land use may be allowed by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.200 KIBC:

A. Fireworks stands. [Ord. 86-27-O §5, 1986; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.030].

17.60.040 Area requirements.

A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required is two acres.

B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 200 feet. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.040].

17.60.050 Yards.

A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard required is 50 feet.

B. Side Yard. The minimum yard required, on each side of a principal building, is 20 feet.

C. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard required is 20 feet. [Ord. 87-14-O §4, 1987; Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.050].

17.60.060 Building height limit.

The maximum height of residential buildings shall not exceed 35 feet. [Ord. 83-16-O §1, 1983. Formerly §17.15.060].