Chapter 18.36
R-0.4, 1 UNIT PER 2.5 ACRES ZONE (100,000 SQUARE FEET)

Sections:

18.36.010 Purpose.

18.36.020 Permitted uses.

18.36.030 Conditional uses.

18.36.040 Lot area and density.

18.36.050 Lot coverage.

18.36.060 Setbacks.

18.36.070 Height limitations.

18.36.080 Minimum lot dimensions.

18.36.085 Flexible lot design standards.

18.36.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the R-0.4 zone is to provide low density housing in a rural environment consistent with other land uses, such as agriculture and forestry, and the preservation of natural systems and open space. The low density of housing does not require the full range of urban services and facilities. (Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.020 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the R-0.4 zone are:

A. Accessory dwelling units;

B. Accessory uses and buildings;

C. Agriculture;

D. Family day care homes;

E. Forestry;

F. Manufactured homes;

G. Minor home occupations;

H. Parks, active recreation;

I.  Parks, passive recreation;

J. Single-family dwellings built to IBC standards. (Ord. 2005-29 § 27, 2005: Ord. 95-07 § 23, 1995; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.030 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses are:

A. Agricultural retail as established in BIMC 18.99.060;

B. Bed and breakfast establishments;

C. Cemeteries;

D. Clubs;

E. Cultural facilities;

F. Day care centers; provided, that the subject property has a minimum lot area of two and one-half acres;

G. Educational, governmental, religious or health care facilities;

H. Group care facilities;

I. Major home occupations;

J. Mining and quarrying;

K. Multiple-family dwellings;

L. Open air sales for garden supplies;

M. Park and ride lots;

N. Public and private utility buildings and structures;

O. Recreation activities, indoor;

P. Recreation activities, outdoor;

Q. Recycling centers; provided, that the subject property has a minimum lot area of two and one-half acres;

R. Shared-use park and ride lots. (Ord. 2005-29 § 28, 2005: Ord. 2004-11 § 6, 2004; Ord. 2003-45 § 3, 2004; Ord. 96-15 § 10, 1996; Ord. 95-07 § 24, 1995; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.040 Lot area and density.

A. The density shall be one unit per 100,000 square feet of land.

B. The minimum lot area shall be 100,000 square feet.

C. When a short plat, subdivision, large lot subdivision, or planned unit development of land is proposed pursuant to the requirements of the flexible lot design process, the provisions of BIMC 18.36.085 apply. (Ord. 2004-12 § 20, 2004: Ord. 93-29 § 1, 1993; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.050 Lot coverage.

The maximum lot area covered by buildings shall not exceed 10 percent. (Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.060 Setbacks.

A. Front setbacks, rear setbacks and side setbacks facing streets shall be not less than 25 feet, measured by the distance from the nearest lot line, planned rights-of-way or road easements.

B. Side setbacks shall not be less than 30 feet in total sum with no side setback less than 15 feet.

C. Rear setbacks shall be 25 feet.

D. In case of structures over two stories high, front and rear setback requirements each shall be increased by four feet for every story over two; each side setback requirement shall be increased by five feet for every story over two.

E. Confined feeding areas or structures to house livestock or poultry shall not be located closer than 200 feet to any pre-existing residence on adjacent properties. (Ord. 2004-02 § 19, 2004: Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.070 Height limitations.

A. The building height is 30 feet, except that buildings up to 35 feet may be allowed under a conditional use permit if, in addition to the requirements of Chapter 18.108 BIMC, it is demonstrated that: (1) view opportunities are not substantially reduced; (2) fire flow is adequate; (3) no unstable slopes or soils are on the building site; and (4) solar access of neighboring lots is not reduced.

B. Structure height is 30 feet, except that taller structures may be allowed with the issuance of a conditional use permit; provided, that (1) view opportunities are not substantially reduced; (2) structures shall not be permitted in required setbacks except as otherwise authorized by this code; (3) each setback requirement shall be increased one-half foot for every foot above the maximum structure height; (4) noncommercial, nonparabolic antennas affixed to noncommercial communication towers that are 50 feet or less in height above grade shall not require conditional use permits; (5) one flagpole 45 feet or less in height may be placed on a parcel without requiring a conditional use permit; (6) utility poles 50 feet or less in height shall not require conditional use permits; and (7) utility structures existing on September 8, 2003, that are taller than 50 feet shall not be considered nonconforming structures and may be replaced without a conditional use permit; provided, that the structure is not larger or taller than the original structure and is not moved more than 20 feet from its original location.

C. Wireless communications towers over 30 feet in height shall require site plan and design review pursuant to BIMC 18.105.020.A.4. (Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2003-11 § 2, 2003; Ord. 95-13 § 10, 1995; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.080 Minimum lot dimensions.

Lots shall have a minimum width and depth of 110 feet. (Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.36.085 Flexible lot design standards.

The following bulk and dimensional standards shall not apply to those lots which have been established pursuant to the requirements of the flexible lot design process by short subdivision, subdivision, large lot subdivision, or as planned unit development:

A. Minimum lot area;

B. Setbacks;

C. Minimum lot dimensions. (Ord. 2004-02 § 3, 2004; Ord. 96-06A § 6, 1996)