Chapter 22: Residential-Agricultural (RA-5 Acres)

22.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to protect residents and visitors from existing and potential natural hazards; to provide for a quiet, clean, safe community with a rural, agricultural and residential character; to implement the goals of the General Plan; and to provide for dwellings on large lots in agricultural areas while maintaining conditions favorable to agriculture.

22.2 Permitted Uses

A. Raising of animals and fowl excluding the keeping or raising of dangerous animals.

B. Agricultural uses, farming and gardening.

C. Barns, corrals, pens, coops, machinery sheds and other buildings incidental to agricultural operations.

D. Single-family homes.

E. Accessory uses and buildings customarily incidental to permitted uses.

F. Raising of livestock for family use and/or sale.

G. Congregate Living Facilities.

22.3 Conditional Uses

A. Home Occupations (See Chapters 5 and 11)

22.4 Uses Prohibited

Land use not clearly identified as permitted is deemed prohibited. All use must be consistent with the General Plan and the Land Use Code.

22.5 Height Regulations and Building Size

A. No building may exceed twenty-five feet (25’) in height.

B. A building’s height will be measured from the structure’s lowest point of ground at the perimeter of the foundation contact with the existing pre-excavated level or from the finished grade, whichever is lower, to the highest point of the structure.

C. The builder may not circumvent the 25 foot (25’) height requirement by either adding fill to raise the apparent finished grade or by digging down below the pre- excavated level.

D. In no case shall a footprint exceed 4,000 sq. ft. per building.

Chapter 22 Page 1 of 2 Amended 03-06-2013 22.6 Minimum Area, Width and Yard Requirements

Yards in Feet District Area Width Front Side Rear RA –5 acres 5 acres 100’ 40’ 20’ 40’

22.7 Signs

All signs are subject to the provisions of Chapter 8 of this Code.

22.8 Modifying Regulations

A. Side Yard: On corner lots, the side yard which faces on a street shall not be less than twenty feet (20’).

B. Rear Yard: All accessory buildings shall be located at least ten feet (10’) from the main building, unless it is attached.

C. Livestock and Animals: All livestock or animals shall be housed in enclosed corrals, stables or other enclosures.

D. Temporary Residences (See Chapter 7.19)

1. No recreational coach as herein defined shall be located, placed, used or occupied for permanent residential purposes in any zone.

2. A Recreational coach may be occupied as a temporary residence for up to fifteen (15) cumulative days within any six (6) month period. This limitation applies to property owners as well as guests of property owners.

3. Temporary placement of a recreational coach on a residential lot is permitted during the construction of a permanent dwelling for which a valid building permit has been issued. Said use shall be approved for up to six (6) months. One (1) six (6) month extension may be requested and considered by the Planning Commission.

22.9 Other Provisions

A. Exceptions to these regulations are provided in Chapter 7 of this Code.

B. Only such excavation as is directly associated with and accessory to an approved use may be allowed. (See Chapter 16)

C. Any accessory building shall not have any plumbing and shall not be a separate living facility.

Chapter 22 Page 2 of 2 Amended 03-06-2013