Chapter 17.20
LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-L)*
Sections:
17.20.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
17.20.030 Standards – Single-family and duplex development.
17.20.040 Standards – Multifamily development.
* Prior legislation: Ords. 99-025 and 01-062.
17.20.010 Purpose.
The R-L district is intended to preserve residential neighborhoods, promote efficient use of land within such neighborhoods, protect the community water system and to encourage development of land areas in accordance with the comprehensive plan and any subsequent sub-area plans. (Ord. 07-093 § 1).
17.20.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.40 RIMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Rock Island rules and regulations are complied with. (Ord. 07-093 § 1).
17.20.030 Standards – Single-family and duplex development.
All single-family and duplex development in this zone shall meet all of the applicable provisions and requirements of this title and the RIMC, and the following:
A. Maximum density: two dwelling units per acre, except as provided in Chapter 17.38 RIMC; upon installation of a sanitary sewer system the density shall be five units per acre;
B. Minimum lot size, single-family or duplex dwelling: 20,000 square feet, except as provided in Chapter 17.38 RIMC; upon installation of a sanitary sewer system the minimum shall be 8,500 square feet;
C. Minimum lot width: 60 feet;
D. Building height: 30 feet, which shall be measured from the average, existing, natural grade of the building perimeter to the ridgeline of the roof;
E. Lot coverage: 35 percent; and
F. Yard Requirements.
1. Front Yard.
a. No building or structure shall be erected closer than 55 feet from the centerline of any public or private street, road or highway, or 25 feet from the front property line, whichever is greater. In residential subdivisions where sidewalks have been installed, the setback shall be 25 feet from the front property line. Corner lots shall be viewed as having two required front yards;
b. Irregular-shaped lots or lots located on a cul-de-sac shall maintain a front yard setback of 25 feet from the front property line or at the point the subject lot measures 60 feet in width, whichever is greater;
2. Side Yard. No building or portion thereof shall be erected closer than five feet to any side property line;
3. Rear Yard.
a. No building or structure used for residential purposes shall be erected within 15 feet of any rear property line. Corner lots shall maintain one rear yard;
b. Detached garages or other detached structures pertinent to any residence may be erected within five feet of any rear property line if said structure is a distance of 10 feet from any residential building and not more than 50 percent of the required rear yard is covered with structures;
4. Cornices, eaves, gutters, sunshades and other similar architectural features may project not more than two feet into a required yard. Chimneys are considered a part of the structure of the building and are not permitted to project into a required yard; and
5. No building or structure used as a residence shall be erected closer than 20 feet to a public or private alley. Accessory structures (i.e., carports, garage, etc.) may be erected within 10 feet from a public or private alley.
G. Livestock/Poultry. The keeping of livestock and poultry is subject to the following provisions:
1. The property ownership is a minimum of two acres in size;
2. A minimum of one-quarter acre in maintained pasture is provided per hoofed animal. Pasture shall be defined as that area which is enclosed within a perimeter fence and shall not include that portion of the property used for residential purposes. Pasture areas shall be maintained with a permanent uniform top cover (vegetation) and shall not include noxious weeds;
3. Twelve poultry per acre not to exceed a maximum of 36 per property ownership;
4. The property shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition so as to be free from offensive odors, fly breeding, dust and general nuisances, and to be in compliance with the Chelan-Douglas health district regulations; and
5. Adequate measures shall be taken for proper and regular disposal of animal wastes. Accumulation of animal waste shall be prohibited from being stored closer than 100 feet from any property line, domestic and/or irrigation well.
H. Accessory Buildings and Structures.
1. Attached garages shall accommodate no more than four vehicles;
2. Detached accessory structures shall not exceed a cumulative total of 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
I. Adult family homes shall provide proof of current Washington State adult family home license and shall obtain an annual city of Rock Island business license.
J. Family home day-care providers shall provide proof of current Washington State license and shall obtain an annual city of Rock Island business license. (Ord. 20-197 § 1; Ord. 07-093 § 1).
17.20.040 Standards – Multifamily development.
All multifamily development in this zone shall meet all of the applicable provisions and requirements of this title and the RIMC, and the following:
A. Maximum density: eight units per acre;
B. Minimum lot size: two acres;
C. Minimum lot width: 60 feet;
D. Building height: 30 feet, which shall be measured from the average, existing, natural grade of the building perimeter to the ridge line of the roof;
E. Lot coverage: 35 percent;
F. Yard Requirements.
1. Front Yard.
a. No building or structure shall be erected closer than 55 feet from the centerline of any public or private street, road or highway, or 25 feet from the front property line, whichever is greater. In residential subdivisions where sidewalks have been installed, the setback shall be 25 feet from the front property line. Corner lots shall be viewed as having two required front yards;
b. Irregular-shaped lots or lots located on a cul-de-sac shall maintain a front yard setback of 25 feet from the front property line or at the point the subject lot measures 60 feet in width, whichever is greater;
2. Side Yard. No building or structure shall be erected closer than five feet to any side property line;
3. Rear Yard. No building or structure shall be erected closer than 15 feet to any rear property line. Corner lots shall maintain one rear yard;
4. Cornices, eaves, gutters, sunshades and other similar architectural features may project not more than two feet into a required yard. Chimneys are considered a part of the structure of the building and are not permitted to project into a required yard;
G. Livestock/Poultry. The keeping of livestock and poultry is not permitted on multi-family developed property in this zoning district;
H. Accessory Buildings and Structures.
1. Attached garages may accommodate no more than four vehicles;
2. Detached accessory structures shall not exceed an accumulated total of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for each two acres of development;
I. No more than four dwelling units may be contained within any one building;
J. Parking. Off-street vehicle parking shall be required as follows:
1. For each studio or one bedroom apartment, one parking space;
2. For each apartment containing more than a single bedroom, a single kitchen, a single bathroom and a single living area, two off-street parking spaces;
K. Fencing. All sides of the multifamily development, except the side abutting a street in the front yard (two sides for corner lot developments) shall be enclosed within a site obscuring solid fence made of vinyl or another product of similar durability and appearance as approved by the city mayor. The fence shall begin at the side yard setback distance and be continuous around the entire developed property(s) and shall be six feet in height in all places where the fence may be lawfully constructed to that height and shall be such other lower maximum lawful height in the other locations; and
L. The development shall comply with the landscaping standards of the city as set forth in Chapter 17.44 RIMC. (Ord. 20-197 § 2).