A. Purpose and Intent. To provide for and encourage low-density intermediate lot sizes for single-family homes in a semi-rural setting in an orderly fashion around existing communities within the county.

B. Permitted Uses. Shall include one-family dwelling, private automobile garage and/or carport, and accessory structures which are customarily appurtenant to the primary use of residential.

C. Conditional Uses. Shall include one single-family dwelling consistent with the county “second unit ordinance.”

D. Nonpermitted Uses. Shall include all uses which are not consistent with the purpose and intent of the rural residential zoning district, the open space and conservation element of the general plan, and the seismic safety element of the county general plan and the keeping or raising of exotic, poisonous, or endangered species of animals.

E. Property Development Standards. One single-family residence per parcel and minimum parcel size shall be one acre.

F. Height Limitations. Structures shall not exceed two stories in height and shall not exceed 35 feet.

G. Minimum Yard Areas Required. Minimum yard and setbacks from property lines for all structures shall be: front yard shall be 60 feet as measured from the centerline of any front-abutting road or 35 feet from the front property line, whichever is greatest; side yard shall be 15 feet from property lines; rear yard shall be 30 feet from property lines. Corner lots shall maintain property line setbacks of 30 feet for all property lines.

H. Parking Requirements. Each parcel shall maintain one garage, carport, or off-street automobile parking space per single-family dwelling unit.

I. Household and Nonhousehold Animals. The keeping of household animals (dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, pot belly pigs, rabbits, birds, fish and similar types of animals) readily classifiable as being customarily incidental and accessory to the permitted residential use shall be permitted without restriction. Any and all structures appurtenant to the keeping of household or nonhousehold animals shall meet yard setback requirements of this zone. The keeping of household and nonhousehold animals shall not include any commercial or retail use associated with the keeping of said animals. The keeping of animals, household or nonhousehold, associated with a school, 4-H Club, Future Farmers of America, or similar organization shall be permitted and shall not be considered a retail or commercial use. (Ord. 843, eff. 10/31/96; Ord. 428, eff. 9/19/74; Ord. 423, eff. 7/7/74; Prior code § 86190.10 – 86190.18)