The R-R Residential District is composed of
rural residential areas, agricultural land and open space areas where
similar residential development is likely to occur. The purpose of
this district is to permit residential development of a rural density;
preserve agricultural uses and permanent open space; provide standards
to encourage architecturally attractive building facades and landscaping;
exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities
not compatible with residential development; and to otherwise create
conditions conducive to carrying out these and other broad purposes
of this chapter.
The chart of Area and Bulk Requirements for Permitted Uses in the R-R District (the chart for §
325-27) refers to the minimum area and bulk requirements for permitted uses.
A. Yards. Each corner lot shall have a minimum of a thirty-five-foot
front yard for each yard that abuts a street.
B. Lot coverage. Lot coverage refers to all buildings
and structures on the lot including accessory structures, which include
patios, utility sheds, driveways and all impervious material with
the exception of swimming pools.
C. Setbacks. Setbacks shall be as specified in the chart for §
325-27, except that:
(1) A front porch, including any roof gutters, eaves or
spouting, may extend 10 feet into the required front yard setback
in all residential zones, provided:
(a)
The porch shall not interfere with the sight triangle as defined in Chapter
289, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
(b)
A minimum of 15 feet shall exist between any
porch attached to a nonconforming home and the street right-of-way.
(2) Chimneys which are an integral part of the dwelling
may extend 18 inches into any yard area.
(3) Overhangs, eaves, roof gutters and spouting may extend
18 inches into any required yard area.
D. Height. Heights shall not exceed those specified in
the chart. The following are exceptions to the maximum height:
(1) Projections allowed: Chimneys, flagpoles, satellite
receiving dishes and other similar items with a width, depth or diameter
of three feet or less may extend above the height limit, as long as
they do not exceed five feet above the top of the highest point of
the roof. If they are greater than three feet in width, depth or diameter,
they are subject to the height limit.
(2) Farm buildings: Farm buildings such as silos and barns
are exempt from the height limit as long as they are set back from
all lot lines at least one foot for every foot in height.
(3) Utility poles and public safety facilities are exempt
from the height limit.
E. Landscaping and buffer yards. Landscaping and buffer yards shall be provided in accordance with the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter
289). Such buffer yards may be coterminous with any required yard in this district and, in case of conflict, the larger yard requirements shall apply.
F. Off-street parking. Parking space, off-street, shall meet regulations as set forth in Article
XXV herein.