Chapter 2-13
R-R – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

2-13-010    Purpose.

2-13-020    Uses permitted.

2-13-030    Accessory uses.

2-13-040    Uses permitted with conditional use permit approval.

2-13-050    Area, lot width.

2-13-060    Yard requirements.

2-13-070    Lot depth.

2-13-080    Site coverage.

2-13-090    Height regulations.

2-13-100    Other required conditions.

2-13-010 Purpose.

The purpose of the R-R district is to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on large parcels of land. The R-R district is to be used only for rural single-family homes, appropriate agricultural uses and the community services and facilities appurtenant thereto. (Ord. 442 § 5A.10)

2-13-020 Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted in an R-R district:

A. Single-family detached dwellings.

B. Agriculture, except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes, or sale of any products at retail on the premises.

C. Keeping of animals such as horses, cows and sheep in R-R-3 and R-R-5 districts.

D. Secondary dwelling units as regulated by LPZC 3-10-020. (Ord. 1691 § 4, 2003; Ord. 442 § 5A.20)

2-13-030 Accessory uses.

The following are the accessory uses permitted in an R-R district:

A. Private swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and guests.

B. Subdivision signs (Chapter 3-45 LPZC), office, sales office, equipment and material yard (LPZC 3-10-310).

C. Off-street parking related to any uses permitted (Chapter 3-20 LPZC).

D. Accessory structures and buildings related to any use permitted, except home occupation (LPZC 3-10-180).

E. Home occupations (LPZC 3-10-180).

F. Nursery schools and day care centers as provided by LPZC 3-10-330.

G. Signs (Chapter 3-45 LPZC). (Ord. 1302, 1989; Ord. 442 § 5A.21)

2-13-040 Uses permitted with conditional use permit approval.

The following uses are permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit in an R-R district:

A. Public and quasi-public uses set forth in LPZC 4-20-040 and other public and quasi-public uses which provide a direct service to residential areas or are otherwise related to residential activities.

B. Nursery schools and day care centers for more than six children.

C. Public or private stables, corrals, and riding academies, which are the primary uses.

D. Keeping of animals such as horses, cows and sheep in R-R-1 district.

E. Bed and breakfast uses, limited to six units per use. (Ord. 1691 § 5, 2003; Ord. 1175, 1985; Ord. 442 § 5A.22)

2-13-050 Area, lot width.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

A. Lot Area.

1. R-R-1: 40,000 net square feet.

2. R-R-3: 125,000 net square feet.

3. R-R-5: 210,000 net square feet.

B. Lot Width Average.

1. R-R-1: 150 feet.

2. R-R-3: 200 feet.

3. R-R-5: 250 feet. (Ord. 442 § 5A.30)

2-13-060 Yard requirements.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

A. Front Yard.

1. R-R-1: 30 feet.

2. R-R-3: 30 feet.

3. R-R-5: 30 feet.

B. Side Yard.

1. R-R-1: one side, 20 feet; total both sides, 45 feet.

2. R-R-3: one side, 20 feet; total both sides, 45 feet.

3. R-R-5: one side, 20 feet; total both sides, 45 feet.

C. Rear yard:

1. R-R-1: 50 feet.

2. R-R-3: 50 feet.

3. R-R-5: 50 feet. (Ord. 442 § 5A.40)

2-13-070 Lot depth.

The following minimum requirement shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

A. R-R-1: minimum 200 feet.

B. R-R-3: minimum 200 feet.

C. R-R-5: minimum 300 feet. (Ord. 442 § 5A.41)

2-13-080 Site coverage.

The maximum site coverage shall be 25 percent. (Ord. 442 § 5A.42)

2-13-090 Height regulations.

No principal building shall exceed 35 feet in height. (Ord. 442 § 5A.43)

2-13-100 Other required conditions.

A. Site plan approval is required for all conditional use permits.

B. Off-street parking shall be provided for each use as stated in Chapter 3-20 LPZC.

C. Design review approval is required for the uses listed in LPZC 2-13-040(A). (Ord. 442 § 5A.44)