Chapter 18.20
RC-5 RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION DISTRICT*
Sections:
18.20.010 General intent.
18.20.020 Uses permitted outright.
18.20.030 Accessory structures and uses.
18.20.040 Conditional uses.
18.20.050 Setback and bulk regulations.
18.20.060 Off-street automobile parking and loading requirements.
18.20.070 Repealed.
*Prior legislation: Ords. 515 and 515C.
18.20.010 General intent.
The purpose of the residential/conservation zone is protect lands with sensitive areas, agricultural uses or natural resource production, or to act as a buffer between such lands and higher density uses, as well as providing an urban reserve designation for areas without full urban services. This designation is intended to ensure that development occurs at a maximum residential density of one unit per five acres which will not hinder future conversion of developable land to urban level development. (Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.020 Uses permitted outright.
The following uses may be permitted unconditionally in an RC-5 district subject to the off-street parking requirements, bulk regulations and other provisions and exceptions set forth in this title:
A. Residential Uses.
1. Single-family residences;
2. Accessory dwelling units.
B. Educational Uses.
1. Elementary school.
C. Cultural, Religious, Recreational, and Entertainment Uses.
1. Parks, open space and trails;
2. Churches of less than 250 seats; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.040 are met.
D. Resource Management Uses.
1. Agriculture, orchards, and horticultural nurseries;
2. Forestry and tree farms;
3. Raising of livestock, small animals and fowl; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.060 are met;
4. Stables and riding schools;
5. Roadside produce stands;
6. Kennels.
E. Transportation, Communication, Utilities.
1. Public utility facility; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.050 are met;
2. Wireless communications facilities are permitted as principal or accessory uses provided the requirements of Chapter 18.50 BLMC are met. (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. Accessory Uses.
1. State-licensed family day care homes;
2. State-licensed adult family homes;
3. Home occupations; provided the criteria in BLMC 18.22.010 is met;
4. Bed and breakfast houses; provided the criteria in BLMC 18.22.030 are met;
5. Roadside produce stands. (Ord. 740 § 7, 1997).
18.20.040 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses are permitted on a lot in this district:
A. Cultural, Religious, Recreational, and Entertainment Uses.
1. Golf courses and golf driving ranges;
2. Outdoor recreation facilities and sports fields. (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 smaller than five acres are created, a tract of sufficient size to equal the difference between the acreage of the lot or lots and the minimum density requirements shall be designated and recorded as an agricultural or open space tract.
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: a total of 15 feet for both side yards, with a minimum of five feet for one side yard.
D. Minimum rear setback: 20 feet; provided, that a separated garage or accessory building may be built within 10 feet of the rear property line.
E. Maximum height: 35 feet, except where the director of planning and community development waives this limit (see BLMC 14.20.020(F)) based on:
1. Need of the specific proposed use;
2. Conformance to the comprehensive plan and the intent of this title. (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).