Chapter 17.65
RR – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

17.65.010    Description and intent.

17.65.020    Permitted principal uses and structures.

17.65.030    Permitted accessory uses and structures.

17.65.040    Conditional uses.

17.65.050    Minimum lot area and width requirements.

17.65.060    Maximum lot coverage for structures.

17.65.070    Maximum height of structures.

17.65.080    Setbacks from property lines.

17.65.090    Fences, parking and signs.

17.65.100    Nonconformities.

17.65.010 Description and intent.

The RR rural residential zoning district is established for the purpose of providing opportunities for large lot, low-density, residential land uses, and to specifically prohibit commercial and industrial land uses. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.010].

17.65.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.

A. Single-family dwellings;

B. Vacation homes; and

C. Bed and breakfasts. [Ord. FY2007-08-O §7, 2006; Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.020].

17.65.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.

A. Accessory buildings.1

B. Home occupations.* [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.030].

17.65.040 Conditional uses.

The following land use may be permitted by obtaining a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.200 KIBC:

A. Fireworks stands. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.040].

17.65.050 Minimum lot area and width requirements.

A. The minimum lot area required is 40,000 square feet.

B. The minimum lot width is 120 feet. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.050].

17.65.060 Maximum lot coverage for structures.

A. The maximum lot coverage allowed by the total of all structures is 15 percent of the lot area.

B. For this district, the maximum lot coverage allowed by the total of all accessory structures is five percent.2 [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.060].

17.65.070 Maximum height of structures.

A. The maximum height limit for residential structures is 35 feet.

B. The maximum height for other structures is contained in additional code regulations that apply to those structures. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.070].

17.65.080 Setbacks from property lines.

A. Setbacks from Property Lines.

1. There is a required front yard setback of 25 feet;

2. There is a required side yard setback of 15 feet; and

3. There is a required rear yard setback of 20 feet. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.080].

17.65.090 Fences, parking and signs.

Regulations for fences, parking, and signs are contained in code sections that deal specifically with these items. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.090].

17.65.100 Nonconformities.

Regulations for nonconformities (lots, uses and structures) are contained in code sections that deal specifically with this item. [Ord. 89-31-O §2, 1989. Formerly §17.16.100].


1

    Please see additional code regulations for these structures and uses.


2

    This regulation superseded the regulations contained in Chapter 17.160 KIBC, Accessory Buildings.