R(current) to R(proposed)

Zoning Comparison
The intent of the proposed Rural (R) zone is to preserve rural areas of the county for agriculture and other natural resource development, residential uses of a rural character, 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 for Detached House Building Type

A. Lot R (current) 5 acres 1/5 R (proposed) 5 acres 1/5 Lot Area (min) Density (units/acre) Lot Width (min) At front building line At front property line B. Placement 50' 50' 20' 40' 35' 10% 50' 50' 20' N/A 35' 10% 300 25 300 25

Principal Building (min)

Main Building

Side Setback

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

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 Lot Width at Front Property Line Existing development in the Rural zone

50'

50'

Front Setback

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 September 2012 Staff Draft