The Rural Development District is the portion of land in Lewis County not otherwise designated. While the Rural Development District has an overall density designation of one unit per five acres, one unit per 10 acres, one unit per 20 acres, the combinations of steep slopes, tight soils, flood plains, and unbuildable critical areas will provide a wide variety of rural residential densities, and will preserve the rural character of the county while providing reasonable opportunity for any low density development. The purpose of this chapter is to achieve a variety of lot sizes, protect rural character, and protect small rural business which have historically served the citizens of Lewis County.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)
(1) 
The Zoning Districts. The Rural Development District is divided into three density districts:
(a) 
Rural Development District at one dwelling unit per five acres (RDD-5);
(b) 
Rural Development District at one dwelling unit per 10 acres (RDD-10); and
(c) 
Rural Development District at one dwelling unit per 20 acres (RDD-20).
(2) 
For purposes of subdivision, lot area shall be consistent with the methodology contained in RCW 58.17.040(2).
(Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1179B § 2, 2003; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018; Ord. 1367 (Exh. C), 2025)
Allowed uses, shown in Chapter 17.42 LCC, shall be permitted within this district.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1175 § 2, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)
The creation of new building lots, pursuant to this section, shall be governed by the following recommended design standards:
(1) 
The base residential density shall be one unit per five, one unit per 10, or one unit per 20 acres. See zoning maps for specific density allowances.
(2) 
Clustering shall be encouraged in rural lands per Chapter 16.18 LCC.
(Ord. 1170B, 2000; Ord. 1179, 2002; Ord. 1283 § 14, 2017; Ord. 1292 § 21, 2018)