Chapter 18.35
R-H RESIDENTIAL HALF ACRE ZONE
Sections:
18.35.010 R-H residential half acre zone established.
18.35.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
18.35.050 Yard requirements – Dwellings and main buildings.
18.35.060 Setback for accessory buildings.
18.35.010 R-H residential half acre zone established.
The R-H residential half acre zone is established to provide a residential environment within the City which is characterized by attractively landscaped single-family residential lots and open space. The R-H zone is not intended to be an agricultural zone although limited animal rights are preserved and development is intended to occur at relatively low densities. (Ord. 2017-04 § 1, 2017; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 5.2.1, 1993.)
18.35.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
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Type: R-H Use |
Allowed |
Conditional Use (CUP) |
Business License |
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Accessory structure Garage, workshop, home office, exercise room, sunroom, or similar uses. No bedrooms. Half bathroom only (no bathtub or shower). |
✓ |
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Accessory apartments, in accordance with FCC 18.15.210 |
✓ |
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Greenhouses (noncommercial) |
✓ |
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Home occupation as regulated by business license and Chapter 18.80 FCC |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Manufactured homes detached which satisfy the Department standards which are placed upon permanent foundation of reinforced concrete in accordance with IBC International Building Code standards and which satisfy the snow load requirements for their location |
✓ |
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Religious structures and related activities |
✓ |
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Recreation facilities |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Schools, preschool, private |
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✓ |
✓ |
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Schools, public |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Single-family dwellings |
✓ |
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Solar energy systems |
✓ |
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(Ord. 2021-15 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2020-15 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 §§ 5.2.1.1, 5.2.1.2, 1993.)
18.35.030 Lot area.
The minimum lot size in the R-H zone shall be one-half acre. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2008- § 5.2.1.3, 2008; Ord. 66 § 5.2.1.3, 1993.)
18.35.040 Lot frontage.
Each lot or parcel of land located in the R-H zone shall abut along the right-of-way line of a public or private street for a minimum distance of 100 feet; lots on a cul-de-sac shall abut the right-of-way for a minimum of 35 feet at the property line. (Ord. 2022-01 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 5.2.1.5, 1993.)
18.35.050 Yard requirements – Dwellings and main buildings.
The following yard setback requirements shall apply on all lots in residential zones:
1. Front Yard and Side Street Setback. The minimum front yard and side street setback for all buildings in residential zones shall be 30 feet from the property line or 60 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, whichever is greater.
2. Side Yard Setback. The minimum side yard for all buildings on interior lots in the R-H zone shall be 12 feet.
3. Rear Yard Setback. The minimum rear yard for all buildings in residential zones shall be 25 feet. (Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 2008- § 5.2.1.8, 2008; Ord. 66 § 5.2.1.8, 1993.)
18.35.060 Setback for accessory buildings.
An accessory building allowed by this title and FCC Title 17 shall be located no closer than five feet from the side and rear property lines. Accessory buildings shall not be permitted in the required front or side street yard areas required for main buildings. Roof drainage shall be required to be retained on site for all accessory buildings.
Accessory buildings used for the housing or shelter of animals shall be located a minimum distance of 40 feet from any dwelling. (Ord. 2021-15 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2016-09 § 1, 2016; Ord. 66 § 5.2.1.9, 1993.)