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Prior legislation: Ords. 515 and 515C.
The purpose of the residential/conservation district (RCD) zone is to protect lands containing environmental critical areas and agricultural uses. Due to the presence of these critical areas and agricultural uses, properties zoned RCD are not suitable for development at urban densities.
(Ord. 740 § 7, 1997; Ord. 1542 § 2, 2016)
The following accessory residential uses are permitted on a lot in this district:
A. 
Accessory Structures.
1. 
Swimming pool, if enclosed with a six-foot fence;
2. 
Awnings or canopies;
3. 
Walls or fences; provided the requirements of BLMC § 18.22.020 are met;
4. 
Flagpoles;
5. 
Outside fireplaces;
6. 
Accessory greenhouses;
7. 
Accessory barns, sheds and tool rooms; provided they are part of a permitted use;
8. 
Private docks, mooring facilities and boathouses; provided the project complies with shoreline management regulations and the provisions of BLMC § 18.22.070;
9. 
Garage or carport.
B. 
Repealed by Ord. 1416.
(Ord. 740 § 7, 1997; Ord. 1416 § 1, 2011)
The following bulk regulations shall apply to the uses permitted in this district, subject to the provisions for yard projections included in BLMC § 18.22.080:
A. 
Density shall be a maximum of one residential unit per five acres; provided, the lots may be clustered to preserve open space. Where lots designated for residential development are clustered and any lot is smaller than five acres, agricultural or open space tract(s) shall be recorded within the land division in acreage(s) sufficient to preserve the maximum overall residential density of one unit per five acres.
B. 
Minimum Front Setback.
1. 
From State Highway 410: 55 feet from the right-of-way line;
2. 
From other streets: 30 feet from right-of-way.
C. 
Minimum Side Yard.
1. 
For lots with an area of 22,000 square feet or more: 30 feet.
2. 
For lots with an area of less than 22,000 square feet: 15 feet.
D. 
Minimum Rear Setback.
1. 
For lots with an area of 22,000 square feet or more: 60 feet.
2. 
For lots with an area of less than 22,000 square feet: 30 feet.
3. 
A separated garage or accessory building may be built within 20 feet of the rear property line regardless of the size of the lot.
E. 
Maximum height: 35 feet, except where the director waives this limit (see BLMC § 14.30.040(I)) based on:
1. 
Need of the specific proposed use;
2. 
Conformance to the comprehensive plan and the intent of this title.
(Ord. 740 § 7, 1997; Ord. 988 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1099 § 20, 2005; Ord. 1473 § 1, 2013; Ord. 1505 § 21, 2015; Ord. 1542 § 3, 2016; Ord. 1745, 12/9/2025)