Etna Municipal Code Ch. 17.16 Rural Residential, R-R

The Rural Residential (R-R) zoning district is intended to be applied to areas suitable for low density residential development and limited, compatible agricultural use on larger parcels consistent with the Rural Residential land use designation.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

Subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, and/or other required permit(s), none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the city council are similar, will be allowed as a principally permitted use in the R-R zoning district:

A. Single-family residential.

B. Small acreage agriculture.

C. Supportive housing.

D. Transitional housing.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

When established or constructed concurrently with or subsequent to the principally permitted use, the following uses are permitted in the R-R district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license, or other required permit(s):

A. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Chapter 17.96 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

B. Cottage food operations and home occupations pursuant to Chapter 17.80 (Live/Work Units and Home-Based Businesses).

C. Family childcare homes.

D. Roadside stands 200 square feet or less limited to agricultural products produced onsite.

E. Second dwelling units pursuant to Section 17.76.040 (Second dwelling units).

F. Short-term rentals pursuant to Chapter 17.84 (Short-Term Rentals).

G. Signs pursuant to Chapter 17.64 (Signs).

H. Usual and customary structures associated with a permitted use, including fences and walls pursuant to Section 17.76.120 (Fences, walls, hedges, and equivalent screening).

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

The following uses are permitted in the R-R district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:

A. Bed and breakfast inns pursuant to Chapter 17.88 (Bed and Breakfast Inns).

B. Commercial stables.

C. Parks, picnic areas, and playgrounds (no use permit when associated with development approved by city council).

D. Public and quasi-public facilities.

E. Residential uses.

1. Group homes that provide licensable services to more than six residents.

2. Manufactured home parks pursuant to Section 17.76.060 (Manufactured home parks).

F. Roadside stands exceeding 200 square feet and/or which include sale of agricultural products produced offsite.

G. Other uses similar to those listed in this section.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

A. Minimum parcel size. One acre.

B. Minimum width. 100 feet.

C. Minimum depth. 200 feet.

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)

A. Dwelling units per acre: One unit.

B. Maximum building height.

1. All uses, except as specified herein: 35 feet.

2. Accessory structures: 20 feet.

3. Building and structures taller than established height limits may be permitted pursuant to Section 17.76.190 (Height limits).

C. Maximum lot coverage: 20%.

D. Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.

E. Minimum rear yard setback.

1. All uses, except as specified herein: 10 feet.

2. Structures that house livestock, when adjacent to district other than R-R: 50 feet.

F. Minimum side yard setback.

1. All uses, except as specified herein: 10 feet.

2. Structures that house livestock, when adjacent to district other than R-R: 50 feet.

G. Minimum distance between buildings: As required by California Building Code.

H. Minimum parking: As specified in Chapter 17.60 (Off-Street Parking).

(Ord. 230, 12/22/2025)