The Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) district is intended as an area for very low density residential use, with a minimum lot size of five acres. The principal purposes of this zoning district are to conserve and protect agricultural uses, guide development in an orderly fashion in rural areas, and prevent conflicting urban and rural uses. This district is appropriate for selected locations where rural characteristics are desired or where terrain or public service capacities necessitate very low densities. The RE-5 district is appropriate in the RE-5, RE-2, Semi-Rural, and Manufactured Home land use categories as shown on Chart 4.1 of this Ordinance.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05)
A. 
Those uses listed for the RE-5 district in Appendix C as “P” are permitted uses by right or as “C” are conditionally permitted uses through a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). CUPs (conditional uses) must be approved utilizing procedures set forth in Chapter 16.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05)
Single-Family Dwelling Unit Standards for the RE-5 district:
A. 
Minimum lot size for a single-family dwelling unit is 5 acres.
B. 
All single-family dwelling units must meet the minimum standards for lot width, front yard setback, side yard setback and, rear yard setback as set forth in Chart 4.2, which is incorporated herein by reference, except as may be further modified by the Special Requirements of Division IV.
C. 
All single-family dwelling units must meet the standards for lot depth, height, lot coverage and dwelling unit size set forth in Chart 6.1, which is incorporated herein by reference, except as may be further modified by Division IV Special Requirements.
Chart 6.1
Development Standards
RE-5 ZONING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
RE-5 DISTRICT
Minimum Lot Depth
400 feet
Maximum Height
2-1/2 stories but not to exceed 35'
Maximum Lot Coverage
20% of lot
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size1
1,500 sq. ft.
1Minimum dwelling unit size is for the main or primary structure.
D. 
Standards for Nonresidential Uses.
Site plan approval (see Chapter 2 [3]) shall be required for any nonresidential use (e.g., school, church, private recreation facility, etc.) in the RE-5 district. Any nonresidential land use which may be permitted in this district shall conform to the “RB” - Rural Business standards with respect to building setbacks, landscaping, exterior building construction, screening requirements, lighting, signage, etc. Said site plan approval shall not be required for home occupations uses that conform to the Town’s standards.
E. 
Supplemental Standards.
1. 
The Special Requirements in Division IV shall apply to all uses authorized in this district, as particularly stated therein.
2. 
Minimum Parcel Size.
Except for property on which an existing residence is located, an application for zoning amendment to an RE-5 district shall not be granted unless the application is for five (5) or more acres.
F. 
Miscellaneous.
1. 
Any buildings or structures for raising, feeding, housing or sale of livestock or poultry shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet from the property line.
2. 
The minimum setback requirements for recreational vehicles shall be the same as the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. No recreational vehicle shall be connected to any utilities. Habitation and/or temporary occupancy is prohibited. Recreational vehicles may be occupied in conjunction with an approved gas well drilling permit when twenty-four-hour on-site supervision is required.
3. 
Fences shall conform to the requirements set forth in town code Chapter 3, article 3.10.
4. 
Open storage is prohibited (except for materials for the resident’s personal use or consumption such as firewood, garden materials, farm equipment, etc.).
5. 
In-ground swimming pools shall maintain a minimum setback equal to the lesser of twenty (20) feet from side and rear property lines or a distance equal to the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. The minimum side and rear setback for above-ground pools shall be the same as the minimum setback requirements for accessory buildings. All pools must maintain a minimum front yard setback equal to the distance measured from the primary structure to the front lot line.
6. 
Fences shall conform to the requirements set forth in town code Chapter 3, article 3.10.
7. 
Other Regulations - As established by Division IV.
8. 
Water storage tanks used in conjunction with a fully functioning private water well shall meet the setback requirements for accessory buildings.
(Ordinance 361-05 adopted 3/22/05; Ordinance 476-09, sec. 3, adopted 6/16/09; Ordinance 760-23 adopted 11/21/2023)