Subject: Subject: (ZC0201-5) Request to amend the text of the zoning ordinance to create
a new zoning classification. The new zone, A-2 (Rural Residential), would
serve as an intermediary zone between R-1 (Low Density Residential) and A-1
(Agricultural).
The Planning Division is proposing an amendment to Chapter 22 of the City
Code. Section 22-9.1 A-2 (Rural Residential) district will create a district
that will serve as an intermediary zone between R-1 and A-1. The new zone will
have a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet; that minimum lot size will
compliment R-1, at 15,000 square feet, and A-1, at 40,000 square feet. Shown
below is the complete listing of the minimum lot area and setback requirements
proposed for this zoning district:
District and Uses Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) Minimum Lot Area per Family (Square Feet)
Minimum Lot Width (Feet) Front (Feet) Side (Feet) Side-Corner Lot (Feet) Rear (Feet) Maximum Height (Feet) Maximum Lot
Coverage by Buildings
A-2 Rural Residential 20,000 20,000 110 40 18 30 40 35 20%
Shown below is a complete listing of the allowable principal and accessory uses:
Sec. 22-9-1 A-2 rural residential district.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide and protect an
environment suitable for low density single-family dwellings together with such
nonresidential uses as may be necessary to and compatible with low density
residential sur-roundings.
(B) Principal Uses:
(1) Community facilities:
(a) Golf courses and clubhouses, private. The golf course shall be a
full 9-hole or 18-hole course.
(b)Public uses (unclassified), including buildings, struc-tures, and uses of
land by a unit of government, not listed elsewhere, and including, but not
restricted to, public schools, libraries, parks, playgrounds, recreation
centers and fire stations.
(c) Recreation centers or swimming pools.
(2) Education:
(a) Schools, private or parochial elementary and high school.
(b) Schools, public.
(3) Housing:
(a) Single-family detached dwelling.
(4) Religious facilities:
(a) Churches and other places of worship and accessory facilities.
(b)Convent or monastery.
(C) Accessory Uses:
(1) Bathhouses and pavilions.
(2) Buildings, the temporary use of which is incidental to
construction operations for sale of lots during development being conducted on
the same or adjoining tract or subdivision and which shall be removed upon
completion or abandonment of such construction, or upon the expiration of a
period of two (2) years of the time of erection of such temporary buildings,
whichever is sooner.
(3) Earth satellite station (receive only).
(4) Fallout or bomb shelters.
(5) Gardens for the use and enjoyment of the occupants of a
dwelling on the premises.
(6) Garages, private.
(7) Home occupations.
(8) Housing for guests.
(9) Housing for servants.
(10) Parking, off-street spaces.
(11) Pets for personal enjoyment or household use and not as a
business.
(12) Recreational equipment. Storage of a boat trailer or camp
trailer or motorized dwelling or pickup camper or a boat or other similar
equipment not to exceed thirty-two (32) feet in length.
(13) Recreational/meeting facilities constructed in connection with
a residential development or owned and operated by a neighborhood association.
(14) Storage in a main building or 'in an accessory building all for
domestic use.
(15) Swimming pool and game courts, lighted and unlighted for use of
occupants or their guests.
(D) Special Exceptions:
(1) Utility substations, public.
(2) Wireless communication facilities.
(Ord. No. 84-6, ? 2, 1-31-84: Ord. No. 97-3, 1-14-97: Ord. No. 97-92, ? 1,
9-9-97)
The Planning Advisory Commission considered this text amendment at their
meeting on February 6, 2002. The Commission voted to change the proposed side
setbacks from 18 feet to 15 feet and change the proposed maximum lot coverage
by buildings from 20% to 35%. The remainder of the text amendment was approved
with the aforementioned amendments:
District and Uses Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) Minimum Lot Area per Family (Square Feet)
Minimum Lot Width (Feet) Front (Feet) Side (Feet) Side-Corner Lot (Feet) Rear (Feet) Maximum Height (Feet) Maximum Lot
Coverage by Buildings
A-2 Rural Residential 20,000 20,000 110 40 15 30 40 35 35%
The Planning Division recommends the adoption of the original proposed text
amendment.
District and Uses Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) Minimum Lot Area per Family (Square Feet)
Minimum Lot Width (Feet) Front (Feet) Side (Feet) Side-Corner Lot (Feet) Rear (Feet) Maximum Height (Feet) Maximum Lot
Coverage by Buildings
A-2 Rural Residential 20,000 20,000 110 40 18 30 40 35 20%
Attached is a copy of the Planning Divisions Staff Report.
Sincerely,