Chapter 7
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R-3 (Rural Residential) District
Section 7.01 Purpose
Lands in this District are similar to the Rural Preservation District, however, residential uses on large lots shall predominate the district. Lands in this district are generally served by a quality transportation network, and are more likely to experience development pressures over that in the Rural Preservation District. The District provides for the orderly transition of land from agricultural to low density residential uses, without straining the land, or requiring public services or utilities, even if they exist, or are planned.
Section 7.02 Permitted Uses
No land or buildings in the R-3 District shall be used, erected, altered, or converted, in whole or in part, except for the following purposes by right:
A. Single family detached dwellings.
B. State licensed residential family care facilities.
C. Essential public services.
Section 7.03 Special Land Uses
No land or buildings in the R-3 District may be used, erected, altered, or converted except for the following purposes when approved in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16:
A. Greenhouses and nurseries.
B. Roadside stands.
C. Public or private campgrounds.
D. Bed and Breakfast establishments.
E. Public parks and recreation areas.
F. Golf courses and country clubs.
G. Group day care homes.
H. Adult foster care group homes.
I. Churches.
J. Cemeteries.
K. Planned unit developments.
L. Public or private schools.
M. Municipal buildings.
N. Riding stables.
O. Home based businesses.
P. Crop farming.
Q. Nursing or convalescent homes.
R. Home Occupations.
S. Medical offices.
T. Wireless Communication Towers
U. Clubs, lodges, and fraternities, including but not limited to, gun and shooting clubs, for the exclusive use of its members
V. Commercial outdoor recreation facility
W. Community centers
X. Deer, elk or other corvine farms
Y. Hunting reserves
Z. Kennels
AA. Multiple family dwelling
BB. Places of assembly, including but not limitied to dance pavilions, auditoriums, and private clubs
CC. Retail sales accessory to a permitted use
DD. Veterinary hospitals and clinics
EE. Wild life preserves
FF. A complex or develoment of a multiple number of permitted or designated "Special Exception uses"
Section 7.04 Site Development Requirements
All Permitted Uses and Special Uses are subject to the following Site Development Requirements:
A. General Provisions outlined in Chapter 3.
B. Site Plan Review as may be required in accordance with Section 15.01.
C. Off-Street Parking as may required in accordance with Section 15.02.
D. Signs are permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.03.
E. Lot dimension, setbacks, height, and lot coverage requirements for all buildings, shall be met as noted on the following chart, unless otherwise indicated, and as outlined in Schedule of District Regulations, Chapter 14.
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R-3 (Rural Residential) District |
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Minimum Lot Size |
1 acre* |
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Minimum Lot Width |
150 feet* |
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Front Yard Setback |
50 feet |
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Side Yard Setback |
15 feet |
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Rear Yard Setback |
30 feet |
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Corner Lot Seback |
25 feet from the Secondary Road |
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Maximum Height (Dwelling) |
35 feet |
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Minimum Floor Area (Dwelling) |
720 square feet |
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Maximum Height (Accessory building) |
28 feet at the peak, and 14 foot sidewalls, as measured finish floor to top plate. |
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Maximum Floor Area (Accessory bldg) |
3,000 square feet |
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Maximum Lot Coverage |
40 %* |
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