Chapter 18.30
R1A RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
18.30.035 Minimum street frontage.
18.30.090 Exceptions from other city use ordinances.
18.30.100 Drainage, erosion, slope and soil control condition requirements.
18.30.110 In-ground swimming pools.
18.30.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the rural residential zone (R1A) is to create a zone of rural feeling and atmosphere on large acreage lots from that land presently bordering city limits that is hilly and rocky, but affords excellent residential view parcels. Because of topography, drainage and other issues, those lots shall be large enough to accommodate the terrain. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in an R1A zone subject to the general provisions and exceptions set forth in Chapters 18.48 to 18.64 AMC:
A. A one-family dwelling;
B. A Class A manufactured home; provided, that the manufactured home shall:
1. Conform to all requirements for a site-constructed single-family home defined by applicable city codes and building ordinances;
2. Have a concrete foundation;
3. Have the space between the floor of the home and the ground fully enclosed with a foundation or facia which is aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the home and which complies with the applicable building codes;
C. Accessory buildings and uses: private garages;
D. Swimming pools and other recreational facilities for the sole use of the occupants of the premises and their guests;
E. Storage sheds;
F. Barns;
G. Recreational shop buildings not used for commercial purposes;
H. Livestock Provisions.
1. The following number of animals shall be considered as the maximum number of animals permissible on any single ownership:
a. Horses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, vicunas, etc., no more than one head for the first two and one-half acres, not including unweaned colts and calves;
b. Sheep, goats, no more than five head per two and one-half acres, not including unweaned lambs;
c. Poultry, no more than 25 laying hens and 50 growing chicks per two and one-half acres. Poultry shall not be permitted free range of the property;
2. A 30 percent cover of perennial grass shall be maintained at all times, with a minimum of four inches graze-down height;
3. Animal owners shall provide a corral area with a minimum of 700 square feet per animal for horses, cattle, llamas, alpacas and vicunas and 200 square feet for sheep and goats. Animal shelters and feeding places shall not be located within 50 feet of a lot line or 100 feet of any residence;
4. Livestock shall be kept in such a manner as not to constitute a nuisance with respect to neighboring property;
5. Keeping, permitting or maintaining livestock in excess of the maximum number of animals as set forth in this section shall be deemed a violation of this title. (Ord. 04-639 § 1, 2004; Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.030 Minimum lot area.
Minimum lot area in a rural residential R1A zone shall be five acres. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.035 Minimum street frontage.
Every lot shall have frontage upon a city street or other city-owned public right-of-way for a minimum length of 20 feet. (Ord. 06-703 § 2, 2006)
18.30.040 Front yard.
Every lot shall have a front yard with a minimum depth of 20 feet. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.050 Side yard.
Every lot shall have a side yard on each side of the lot with a minimum depth of 25 feet. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.060 Rear yard.
Every lot shall have a rear yard with a minimum depth of 50 feet. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.070 Building height.
A. No structure in an R1A zone shall exceed 35 feet in height.
B. No detached structure from the main or primary use structure shall exceed 18 feet in height. Height over 18 feet shall be reviewed by building department, determination shall be made based on:
1. Topography of the lot.
2. Sight restrictions to neighbor’s property. (Ord. 18-829 § 1, 2018; Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.080 Lot coverage.
All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, but not including parking spaces and private swimming pools, shall not cover more than 20 percent of the lot area. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.090 Exceptions from other city use ordinances.
The following city ordinances, i.e., municipal code sections, are not applicable to this zone:
AMC 18.64.010 Landscaping requirements.
Chapter 8.08 AMC Weeds.
Noxious weed control shall be under the jurisdiction of the Asotin County weed control board. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.100 Drainage, erosion, slope and soil control condition requirements.
The following are required in the R1A zone:
A. Storm drainage facilities such as dry wells, retention/detention basins or other methods so that either the existing volume of surface runoff or the rate of surface flow now leaving the zone will not be exceeded after complete development of a lot or subdivision. The storm runoff from a developed subdivision shall be no greater than if the land was left undeveloped;
B. An adequate water system and source using approved wells or the city water system;
C. An adequate system for sewage disposal using approved septic systems or connection to the city sewerage system;
D. A system of streets and roads using crushed rock and drainage ditches that permit natural water runoffs to enter the soil or be drained to areas where it may enter the soil. The land may be served by a road using the 40-foot-wide road easement now in effect for the city, if the road, when completed, includes two lanes, each 12 feet wide, bordered by drainage ditches on each side, having a grade of 12 percent or less and covered with crushed materials four inches thick. Private roads will equal the width and construction details of private roads now in use in the city. (Ord. 96-509 § 1, 1996)
18.30.110 In-ground swimming pools.
A. All in-ground swimming pools with a depth of 24 inches or more require a building permit from the city. In order to obtain the permit, you need to complete pool, plumbing, and mechanical permit applications (as applicable) and submit engineered drawings of the proposed pool. Underground pools can be constructed within the required setback areas; however, they cannot be constructed within easement areas. A site plan showing the proposed pool location and proposed access point for the installation must also be supplied.
B. Pool enclosures or overhead structures shall not encroach into the required yard setbacks.
C. All in-ground pools are required to be enclosed by a fence no less than four feet in height with a gate having a latch openable only from the pool side of the fence. Using covers to enclose or cover the pool shall not be used in lieu of the fencing requirements.
D. All other conditions are set forth in the governing codes in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the International Code Council. (Ord. 19-844 § 1, 2019)