County Code Section 24.1

ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS

DIVISION 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 24.1-321. RC-Resource conservation district.

(a) Statement of intent. The RC district is the least intense zoning classification and is intended primarily for those areas of the county designated for military or conservation uses in the comprehensive plan. This designation is also appropriate for lands designated for low density residential development which are not served by public utilities, are located within areas of particular environmental sensitivity as identified in the natural areas inventory, or have unusual development constraints caused by previous development or the presence of steep slopes, wetlands, or other environmental constraints.

(b) Dimensional standards. Each lot created or used shall be subject to the following dimensional standards:

RC-RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Use Classification	Minimum Lot Requirements		Minimum Yard Requirements			Maximum Building Height⁽¹⁾
	Area	Width	Front	Side	Rear
Single-Family Detached Dwellings	5 ac 2 ha	300’ 90m	50’ 15m	50’ 15m	50’ 15m	40’ 12m
All Other Permitted & Special Uses	5 ac 2 ha	300’ 90m	50’ 15m	50’ 15m	50’ 15m	35’ 10.5m
^{(1) For dwelling units in excess of thirty-five feet (35’) [10.5m] in height, refer to Section 24.1-233. Minimum district size: none NOTE:} Residential open space subdivision techniques may be used in this district Performance standards and special use permit requirements or conditions may increase yard and lot requirements. See article IV.

(Ord No. O97-17, 6/4/97)