Chapter 17.24
SUBURBAN USE ZONE

Sections:

17.24.010    Purpose.

17.24.020    Permitted uses.

17.24.030    Conditional uses.

17.24.040    Lot size.

17.24.050    Specific standards.

17.24.060    Signs.

17.24.010 Purpose.

The principal objective of this classification is to allow large lot development, and the keeping of livestock and horses, for those persons desiring to live in an urban setting, while maintaining some of the amenities of a rural environment. (Ord. 669, 1990).

17.24.020 Permitted uses.

(a) In a suburban zone, the following uses or their accessory uses are permitted outright:

(1) Single-family dwellings;

(2) Two-family dwellings;

(3) Mobile home dwellings which conform to DMC Title 14;

(4) Within the suburban zone, there shall be two hoofed animals permitted outright per acre, but not to exceed a total of six hoofed animals per family; also permitted outright are 25 fowl, such as chickens, ducks and geese, per acre; also, outside domestic animals, such as chinchillas, rabbits or combinations thereof shall be permitted outright, but the total number thereof shall not exceed 50 per family.

(b) See Table 17.40.010 for permitted conditional uses. (Ord. 669, 1990).

17.24.030 Conditional uses.

In a suburban zone, the uses and their accessory uses are permitted when authorized in accordance with the provisions provided for in the list of permitted and conditional uses contained in Chapter 17.40 DMC, so long as the specific provisions of DMC 17.08.125 are not limited. (Ord. 669, 1990).

17.24.040 Lot size.

In a suburban zone, the minimum lot size shall be one acre. For lot coverage and neighborhood density see Table 17.14.010. (Ord. 669, 1990).

17.24.050 Specific standards.

Specific standards for land uses are referred to by number on the last column for the chart for permitted and conditional uses, DMC 17.40.010, and are listed by number in the text. These specific standards are in addition to any general provisions that may apply to land use. (Ord. 669, 1990).

17.24.060 Signs.

In a suburban zone, the following signs are permitted:

(1) One nameplate or home occupation sign for each dwelling unit is permitted. The sign shall not be more than eight square feet in area.

(2) One temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property on which it is located is permitted. The sign shall not be more than six square feet in area, and shall not be illuminated.

(3) One temporary sign advertising the sale of a tract of land or subdivision or lots in a subdivision is permitted. The sign shall not be more than 42 square feet in area, shall not be illuminated, and shall be back at least 10 feet from a property line. (Ord. 669, 1990).