§ 1500-06-040. Development Standards

Table 1500-06-2 identifies the development standards and allowed exceptions to those standards for Residential Districts. Allowed use types and associated structures shall comply with the following in addition to any other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code:

Table: 1500-06-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
	RAN	ER	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4
Residential Density
Maximum Dwelling Units Per Lot	1 dwelling 1 second unit	1 dwelling 1 second unit	1 dwelling 1 second unit	2 dwellings	Per General Plan	Per General Plan
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Area, Interior	3 acres	0.5 acres	6,000 s.f.	4,500 s.f.	Variable	Variable
Minimum Lot Area, Corner	3 acres	0.5 acres	7,500 s.f	6,000 s.f.	Variable	Variable
Maximum Lot Area	10 acres	3 acres	None	None	Variable	Variable
Minimum Lot Width	75 feet	75 feet	50 feet	40 feet	Variable	Variable
Lot Depth to Width Ratio	Not to exceed 3:1 for lots less than 5 acres in size.
Lot Size Exceptions
R-3 and R-4 Lots	To maximize flexibility to accommodate unique and evolving housing types, the minimum lot sizes for R-3 and R-4 District lots are variable and shall be as determined by the County based upon approved product types.
Individual Water and Sewer Systems	For all Residential District lots that are served by individual water (well) and sewer (septic) systems, versus public or community systems, the lot size shall be as required by the Environmental Health Division.
Setbacks
Minimum Setbacks
Front	30 feet	30 feet	15 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.	15 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.	12 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.	12 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.
Side, Interior	10 feet	10 feet	5 feet except any public building, religious institution, school or similar permitted use must be a minimum of 15 feet from any adjoining lot containing or potentially containing a single family residence.	5 feet except any public building, religious institution, school or similar permitted use must be a minimum of 15 feet from any adjoining lot containing or potentially containing a single family residence	5 feet	5 feet
Side, Street	20 feet	20 feet	10 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.	10 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.	10 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.	12 feet, except garage entrances facing a public roadway must be 20 feet.
Rear	30 feet	30 feet	20 feet or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less.	20 feet or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less.	15 feet	12 feet
Accessory Structures	Per Article10
Separation Between Buildings	As required by County Building Code
Setback Exceptions
R-3 and R-4 Districts	A minimum setback of 30 feet shall be maintained from any adjacent RAN, ER, R-1 or R-2 District for structures that are greater than 35 feet in height.
Irregular Shaped and Corner Lots	For irregular shaped and corner lots, the Director shall determine the location of the front, rear, and side property setbacks. The minimum rear setback may be determined by using an average of three measurements taken at the ends of the structure and a point midway between the ends of the structure. The measurements shall be made perpendicular to the rear property line.
Front Yard Setbacks in Developed Neighborhoods	Where 40 percent or more of the lots on the same block have been improved with buildings that have front setbacks less than the required minimum, the minimum setback for any remaining buildings shall be the average of the actual front setback of all improved lots on such block.
Architectural features such as cornices, eaves, awnings, fireplaces, bay windows and similar	May encroach into any required setback a maximum of 3 feet, except that such projections shall not be nearer than 3 feet from any property line.
Mechanical units such as air conditionings, heat pumps and power generating units	May encroach into any required side or rear setback a maximum of 3 feet, except that such projections shall not be nearer than 3 feet from any property line.
Unenclosed porches, stoops, entry courts, balconies, stairwells, and similar features	May encroach into any required front, street side, or rear setback a maximum of 5 feet.
Ramps and similar structures that provide access for persons with disabilities	Reasonable accommodation will be made, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act see Section 1500-25-110.
Agricultural Buffers
Buffering Standards	Per Article 19
Maximum Building Coverage
Building Coverage	25%	30%	40%	50%	None	None
Building Height
Maximum Building Height
Primary Structures	35 feet	35 feet	35 feet	35 feet	45 feet	45 Feet
Accessory Structures	Per Article 10
Building Height Exceptions
Corner Lot Clear Vision Triangle	On a corner lot, no fence, wall, hedge, sign or other structure, shrubbery, mounds of earth, or other visual obstruction over 30 inches in height above the top of the existing or planned curb elevation shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow within a residential clear vision triangle (see Article 27, Definitions). Trees shall maintain a minimum canopy clearance of 6 feet above curb elevation.
Chimneys, towers, spires, domes, scenery lofts, cupolas, and other architectural features	Not to exceed 10 feet above the applicable height limit, except for approved FAA communication facilities (i.e. ham radio antennas).
Chimneys, towers, spires, domes, scenery lofts, cupolas, and other architectural features	Not to exceed 10 feet above the applicable height limit.
Approved FAA communication facilities (i.e. ham radio antennas)	Not to exceed 60 feet unless a use permit for a greater height limit is approved.
Flag Poles	Not to exceed the maximum height of the primary structure permitted, and shall maintain a minimum 5 foot setback from any property line.
Telecommunication Facilities	See Article 18
Other Laws and Regulations	In addition to the above, all height limitations shall be subject to laws and regulations of the State and Federal Governments.
Walls and Fences
Within front or street side yard setbacks	Maximum height of 3 feet 6 inches
Outside of front or street side yard setbacks	Maximum Height of 7 feet
Traffic Site Distance	Walls and fences shall be designed and constructed so as not to restrict vehicular traffic sight distance as determined by the Director.

 

NOTES:

1.

Measured at the front property line except for lots located on the turnaround of a cul-de-sac where measured at the front yard setback line.

2.

Measured from edge of adopted right-of-way. Where right-of-way is not recorded, setback shall be measured from edge of right-of-way assuming adopted County Design Standards for functional classification of the roadway and existing centerline of road.

3.

Measured from property line. Does not apply the zero-lot-line or common wall housing types.

4.

Measured from property line.

5.

Measured as the vertical distance from the average level of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the building, to the highest point of the building roof, ridge, or parapet wall. Where the building has been elevated above the defined flood elevation for purposes of providing for flood protection, the building height shall be measured from the lowest habitable floor elevation.

(Ord. No. 1635, § 11, 6-27-2017; Ord. No. 1649, § 7, 5-22-2018 )