HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD. 886 - 07-00209 - Curtis Ferney - Pine brook - Annexation & RezoneORDINANCE NO. 886
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 725 PROVIDING FOR
THE ADDITION OF NEW ZONES FOR RURAL RESIDENTIAL
1 SUBDIVISIONS AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL MEDIUM DENSITY
ZONE; AMENDING THE LIST OF ZONING DISTRICTS WITH THE
ACCOMPANYING LAND USE SCHEDULES THAT MAY BE GRANTED
BY PLANNING AND ZONING WITHOUT COUNCIL REVIEW; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
SECTION I. Ordinance No. 725 is hereby amended as follows
Chapter 3 - Zoning Districts amended as follows:
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Zoning Districts List Add Rural Residential I (RR 1)
Add Rural Residential 2 (RR2)
Add Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2)
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Zoning Districts Add 3.51 (RRI Zone)
Add 3.52 (RR2 Zone)
Add 3.61 (MDR2 Zone)
Section 3.51 Rural Residential 1 (RR1):
The RRl zone is established to protect stable neighborhoods of detached family
dwellings on lots of one acre or more up to five (5) acres. The minimum lot width shall
be 150 feet; the minimum front yard shall be 60 feet from the property line or 90 feet
from the center line of the road, whichever is greater; the minimum rear yard shall be 30
feet from the property line; and the minimum side yard shall be six inches for every foot
of building height with a 10 foot minimum. No structure shall be erected to a height
greater than 30 feet to eave height, measured from natural grade at the building site.
There can be only one single family dwelling per lot. Household pets are allowed, no
more than two domestic livestock for each acre shall be allowed. Installation of curb and
gutter or a drainage facility approved in advance by the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall be required; however, no sidewalk will be required. The maximum lot
coverage by buildings, including the dwelling, shall be 50 per cent.
Section 3.52 Rural Residential 2 (RR2):
The Rural Residential 2 Zone is established to provide rural residential zoning for the
development and protection of country neighborhoods. The minimum development size
for RR2 Zoning is two acres. This zoning may be applied in areas where traffic flow is
limited primarily to local area residents and where the expansion of transportation to
areas adjacent to the zone is not anticipated. The zone shall be characterized by single
family dwellings on lots of a minimum of acre, ample off-street parking and reflecting
a rural isolated atmosphere. An accessory apartment is allowed with a Conditional Use
Permit. Neighborhoods with RR2 zoning conform to the city typical road section for
RR2 neighborhoods. Application of RR2 Zoning must be consistent with topography
where stonn water ran off and erosion are not a problem. The City of Rexburg right of
way width is a minimum of 68 feet. Two (2) dwelling units per net acre is the maximum
density permitted in RR2.
Section 3.61 Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2):
The Medium Density Residential 2 is established to protect stable neighborhoods of
detached single family dwellings on smaller lots and multi -family housing not to exceed
22 units per acre as an allowed use by right. Restoration or rehabilitation of older
homes in this district shall be encouraged. Conditional uses of up to 24 units per acre
shall be compatible with an atmosphere of low building heights, low traffic volumes,
ample off-street parking, and low nuisance potentials at a higher density than MDR
zones. The maximum density permitted in this district is twenty-four (24) dwelling
units per net acre. Setback and minimum lot size requirements in MDR2 are the same
as in MDRI. Maximum Lot Coverage is 80%.
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