R to RR

Zoning Comparison
The intent of the Rural Residential (RR) zone is to preserve rural areas of the county for agriculture and other natural resource development, residential uses of a rural character, extensive recreational facilities, and protection of scenic and environmentally sensitive areas.

Illustrative Depiction of Standards for Detached House Building Type

Rear Setback

Standard Method of Development

A.

Lot

R 5 acres 1/5

RR 5 acres 1/5

Lot Area (min) Density (units/acre) Lot Width (min) At front building line At front property line B. Placement

300 25

300 25

Principal Building (min)

Main Building

Side Setback

Front setback Side street setback Side setback, interior Sum of side setbacks, interior

50' 50' 20' 40' 35' 10%

50' 50' 20' N/A 35' 10%

Lot Width at Front Building Line

Rear setback, interior Coverage (max) All roofed buildings and structures C. Height Principal Building (max) Overall building height (agricultural buildings are exempt)

Land zoned Rural (R), approximately 1% of the County

50'

50'

Lot Width at Front Property Line

Front Setback

Existing development in the Rural Zone Side Section of Structure (Main Building) Height is proposed to be measured from the average grade to the mean height level between eaves and ridge of a gable, hip, mansard, or gambrel roof or to the highest point of roof surface of a flat roof.

Rationale for Changes Marked in Red Sum of Side Setbacks, Interior The proposed zoning code removes the Sum of Side Setbacks requirement since it is redundant.

Max Height
Accessory Structures For development standards regarding accessory structures, see Accessory Structures (Rural Zones) Fact Sheet

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Based on November 22, 2011 Article 59-4. Zoning District Regulations ZAP Draft