Chapter 17.40
RECREATION-RESIDENTIAL (R-R) ZONE

Sections:

17.40.010    Purpose.

17.40.020    Permitted uses.

17.40.030    Accessory uses.

17.40.040    Conditional uses permitted.

17.40.050    Restrictions.

17.40.060    Standards.

17.40.010 Purpose.

The recreation-residential zoning district is intended to establish sites for a wide range of residential activities from weekend and seasonal residents to year-round residents in single-family homes, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles sited on individual lots. (Ord. 92-4 § 7; Ord. 84-2 § 3.090(1))

17.40.020 Permitted uses.

In an R-R zone, the following uses are permitted:

A. Single-family dwelling;

B. Manufactured home;

C. Recreational vehicle;

D. Essential emergency communications and warning facilities;

E. Community gardens and market gardens not larger than 12,500 square feet, in accordance with the standards of LCMC 17.80.080. (Ord. 2009-05 § 13; Ord. 2005-14 § 9; Ord. 92-4 § 7; Ord. 84-2 § 3.090(2))

17.40.030 Accessory uses.

The following accessory uses are permitted:

A. Gardens and animals, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.080;

B. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 2009-05 § 14)

17.40.040 Conditional uses permitted.

In an R-R zone, the following conditional uses may be permitted, subject to provisions of Chapter 17.60 LCMC:

A. A conditional use listed in the R-1 zone (see LCMC 17.16.040). (Ord. 2009-02 § 5; Ord. 95-15 § 10; Ord. 92-4 § 7; Ord. 89-11 § 6; Ord. 84-2 § 3.090(3). Formerly 17.40.030)

17.40.050 Restrictions.

No development shall occur unless all city services are available; however, existing lots of record, which do not front on a public sewer line but which will be connected to a public water line, may be developed utilizing an approved subsurface sewerage disposal system, provided a deferred improvement agreement is executed and recorded by the owner of record consenting to the establishment of a local improvement district to participate in future public sewer system extensions and connections. (Ord. 92-4 § 7; Ord. 91-1 § 6; Ord. 84-2 § 3.090(4). Formerly 17.40.040)

17.40.060 Standards.

In an R-R zone, the following standards shall apply:

A. Front Yard. There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of 10 feet.

B. Side Yard. There shall be side yards having a minimum width of five feet. For structures greater than one story in height, there shall be side yards of seven and one-half feet.

C. Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard with a minimum depth of five feet.

D. The clear-vision area requirement of LCMC 17.52.060 and 17.52.070 shall be applicable to all corner lots.

E. Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be at least 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit. The minimum width at the building line shall be 50 feet, and the minimum average lot depth shall be 70 feet.

F. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per single-family dwelling, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle in accordance with the standards set forth in Chapter 17.56 LCMC.

G. Height Restrictions. Maximum height of a structure shall be 35 feet.

H. Off-street parking of recreational vehicles is subject to LCMC 17.52.050.

I. Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles sited on individual lots shall comply with the following requirements:

1. All manufactured homes shall be skirted or placed on foundations.

2. The manufactured home shall be provided with gutters and down spouts to direct surface water into storm drains or as approved by the planning director or designee.

3. If the manufactured home is removed from its foundation, the owner of the property shall agree in writing to remove the foundation and all additions to the manufactured home and to permanently disconnect and secure all utilities. This agreement authorizes the jurisdiction to perform the work and place a lien against the property for the cost of the work in the event the owner fails to accomplish the work within 30 days from the date the manufactured home is removed from its foundation. This condition shall not apply in the event that the manufactured home is replaced on the original foundation, or the original foundation as modified, by another approved manufactured home within 90 days of the removal of the original manufactured home.

4. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with LCMC 17.52.100.

5. Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles shall be placed on concrete or asphaltic concrete pad or maintained crushed rock surface (minimum compacted depth of four inches of one and one-half inches to zero inches covered with minimum compacted depth of two inches of three-fourths inch to zero inches). (Ord. 92-8 § 10; Ord. 92-4 § 7; Ord. 84-2 § 3.090(5). Formerly 17.40.050)