Article 9 — Low Density Residential District-5

All land in the low-density residential district-5 (map symbol L-R-5) shall be used in accordance with this title.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

The purposes of the low-density residential (L-R-5) district include the following:

(a)

Provide for areas of low-density residential uses consistent with the general plan and with the city's primary objective of preservation and enhancement of its semi-rural residential character;

(b)

Promote the health, safety and welfare of the community by protecting the land in the L-R-5 district from uses that would disturb the natural environment and increase geologic, pedologic, seismic, hydrologic or other inherent hazards;

(c)

Preserve and maintain the scenic, recreational, biotic, historic and other resources of land in the L-R-5 district.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

In the L-R-5 district, the following uses are allowed on a lot:

(a)

A single-family residence and an accessory structure and use normally auxiliary to it;

(b)

The keeping of livestock, consistent with recognized principles of range management and in compliance with sections 6-523 and 6-524;

(c)

Small farming, including the raising of poultry or rabbits or other grain-fed rodents exclusively for home consumption in compliance with Section 6-524;

(d)

A home occupation;

(e)

A second unit which complies with Section 6-560 through 6-568;

(f)

Animal farming consistent with Chapter 6-5, Article 6, "Small Farm Animals";

(g)

Supportive care pursuant to Section 6-534 LMC.

(Ord. 543 § 3, 2004; Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

(Ord. No. 631, § 4(exh. C), 10-27-2014; Ord. No. 635, § 4(exh. A), 10-14-2014)

The planning commission, after a public hearing and upon a showing by an applicant that such use is consistent with the uses in the general area, may grant a land use permit for the following uses:

(a)

A residential business;

(b)

Church, religious institution, parochial and private school, including nursery school;

(c)

Publicly owned buildings and structures, except as provided in Section 6-516;

(d)

Crop and tree farming, horticulture, viticulture, grazing and other similar agriculture uses;

(e)

Community building, club or activities of a quasi-public, social or fraternal character, private recreational facility, such as a golf club, swimming pool and tennis club, whether or not operated for profit;

(f)

Horse riding academy or horse riding school meeting the requirements of Sections 6-523 and 6-524;

(g)

Kennel activity;

(h)

Uses that the planning commission has found, after notice and hearing, to be comparable to the uses enumerated in this section;

(i)

A recreation court as required in Section 6-572.

(Ord. 541 § 2 (part), 2004; Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

New development or the expansion of an existing use requires the issuance of a hillside development permit pursuant to Sections 6-2061 et seq.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

The minimum lot area in the L-R-5 district is five acres.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

No lot shall be created in the L-R-5 district that is less than 200 feet in average width.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

Not lot shall be created in the L-R-5 district that is less than 200 feet deep.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

No single-family residence dwelling or other structure permitted in the L-R-5 district shall exceed 30 feet in height or two and one-half stories, whichever is less.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

Each building erected in the L-R-5 district, including an accessory building, shall be a minimum of 50 feet from property lines or easement lines.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

(a)

Residential parking space. Each dwelling unit permitted in the L-R-5 district shall have, on the same lot or parcel, space for at least four automobiles. Each parking space shall have dimensions of at least 10 feet by 20 feet, and shall not be located within 50 feet of any property line.

(b)

Nonresidential parking space. Parking for a recreation building, club building, or nonresidential uses in the L-R-5 district is governed by Sections 6-601 through 6-661.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)

The planning commission may grant a variance to alter the requirements of 6-7187 through 6-7191 in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 6-201 through 6-238.

(Ord. 529 § 1, 2002)