Rural residential centers are areas in rural Lewis County which historically had development and facilities at densities and intensities greater than rural development, but outside of urban growth areas and authorized in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(i). The zones are necessarily limited to areas of existing development or development impact and defined by logical boundaries and service areas. This chapter provides guidelines for residential development in rural residential centers and shoreline-related development in designated shoreline areas to assure infilling consistent with surrounding uses and the existing public facilities and character of the area.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018)
Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1283 § 12, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018)
Designation Criteria. The maximum density and minimum lot size shall be set to reflect the historic development pattern to ensure infilling is accomplished at the same or similar density.
(1) 
For areas designated one unit per 10,000 square feet, the maximum density shall be 4.356 units per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-A" on the official zoning map.
(2) 
For areas designated one dwelling unit per one-quarter acre, the maximum density shall be four dwelling units per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-B" on the official zoning map.
(3) 
For areas designated one unit per one-half acre, the maximum density shall be two units per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-C" on the official zoning map.
(4) 
For areas designated one unit per acre, the maximum density shall be one unit per gross acre. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-D" on the official zoning map.
(5) 
For areas designated one unit per two acres, the maximum density shall be one unit for each two gross acres. Such areas shall be designated "RRC-E" on the official zoning map.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1292 § 20, 2018; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)