ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS

DIVISION 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

 Sec. 24.1-322. RR-Rural residential district.

(a) Statement of intent. The RR district is intended to provide opportunities primarily for single-family residential development generally having a maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre. Low density development is appropriate in areas where public services and facilities are limited and/or physical or environmental constraints are prevalent.

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

RR-RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Use Classification

Minimum
Lot Requirements(1)

Minimum
Yard Requirements

Maximum
Building
Height(2)

 

Area

Width

Front

Side

Rear

 

Single-Family Detached Dwellings

1 ac
4000 m2

150’
45m

50’
15m

20’
6m

50’
15m

40’
12m

All Other Permitted & Special Uses

1 ac
4000 m2

150’
45m

50’
15m

20’
6m

50’
15m

35’
10.5M

(1) These minimum lot requirements apply where both public water and public sewer are available. For lots not served by public water and public sewer, refer to Section 24.1-204.

(2) 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)

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