Chapter 9.48 — RS RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT

The RS district is established to provide for the development and maintenance of medium-density single-family attached or detached residential neighborhoods in which flexibility of development and optimum utilization of each building site are featured. Only those uses are permitted that are complementary to and can exist in harmony with such a residential neighborhood. (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

The following principal uses are permitted.

• A. Single-family detached dwellings;

• B. Parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields (noncommercial);

• C. Residential care facilities, in accordance with Chapter 5.44 (Residential Care Facilities);

• D. Small and large family day care homes;

• E. Limited home rentals.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 3, 2017; Ord. 363 § 8, 2023)

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a site development permit under Section 9.184.010 :

• A. Public libraries and museums;

• B. Public or private utility buildings and structures.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 3, 2017)

The following principal uses are permitted subject to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Commission under Section 9.184.010 .

• A. Wireless communication facilities under Chapter 9.162 of this Code;

• B. Churches, temples, and other places of worship;

• C. Educational institutions;

• D. Any other use that the Planning Commission finds is consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 3, 2017)

Certain temporary uses, permitted per Section 9.144.070 , include the following:

• A. Residential tract sales and rentals;

• B. Mobilehome residence during construction of a dwelling;

• C. Continued use of an existing building during construction of a new building;

• D. Christmas tree sales;

• E. Halloween pumpkin sales.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted when associated with and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same legal parcel of land:

• A. Uses permitted under Section 9.144.080 ;

• B. Signs, as permitted by Chapter 9.164 ;

• C. Noncommercial keeping of pets and animals in accordance with Section 9.146.030 ;

• D. Home occupations under Section 9.146.060 ;

• E. Riding and hiking trails;

• F. Accessory dwelling units under Section 9.146.050 ;

• G. Accessory uses and structures that the Director of Community Development finds are consistent with the purpose and intent of this district.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 3, 2017; Ord. 298 § 2, 2017)

Notwithstanding Sections 9.48.020 through 9.48.060 , the following uses are specifically prohibited:

• A. Apiaries;

• B. Keeping pets or animals for any commercial purpose unless otherwise provided for by an approved use permit;

• C. The storage of vehicles, equipment, or products related to a commercial activity not permitted in this district;

• D. Transitory lodgings;

• E. Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter.

(Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 297 § 3, 2017)

• A. Building Site Area. 7,000 square feet minimum except per Section 9.144.020 .

• B. Building Height. 35 feet maximum except per Section 9.144.020 .

• C. Building Site Coverage. 60% maximum.

• D. Building Setbacks. Per Sections 9.144.030 , 9.144.040 , and 9.144.080 .

• E. Off-Street Parking. Per Section 9.168.010 .

• F. Lights. All lights shall be designed and located so that direct light rays shall be confined to the premises.

• (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007; Ord. 374, 2/4/2025)

The following ancillary uses are permitted subject to special provisions as noted:

• A. Power supply facility in accordance with Chapter 9.166 of this Code. (Ord. 176 § 1, 2007)