Article I — RE Zone-Rural Estates Zone

The purpose of the RE zone is to accommodate very low density residential uses. It applies primarily to areas impacted by high noise levels; areas within designated approach or clear zones around airports; areas within identified floodway and floodway fringe areas; and other areas where physical or safety considerations necessitate very low density residential use. This zone is designated as "RE" with a suffix indicating one unit per a minimum number of acres (i.e., RE-1/4, RE-1/2, RE-1/1, RE-1/.5). (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the RE zone, subject to the limitations specified:

B. Conditional uses. The following uses in the RE zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the limitations specified:

C. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the RE zone when accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:

D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory uses are prohibited in the RE zone. (Ord. 2024-0017 § 13; Ord. 2021-0023 § 9; Ord. 2020-0021 § 10; Ord. 2016-0003 § 2; Ord. 2016-0001 § 2; Ord. 2015-0005 § 10; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

17.204.120 RE zone-Height, density, lot coverage, and floor area ratios.

• A. Height. The maximum height is 35 feet.

• B. Density. The maximum of 1 single-unit dwelling is allowed per lot.

• C. Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is determined by zone suffix:

1. RE-1/.5: 20% lot coverage;

2. RE-1/1: 15% lot coverage;

3. RE-1/2: 10% lot coverage; or

4. RE-1/4: 5% lot coverage.

• D. Floor area ratios. The minimum and maximum floor area ratios are established in the general plan. (Ord. 20130020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. Lot size. The minimum lot area is determined by suffix:

1. RE-1/.5: 0.5 acre;

2. RE-1/1: 1 acre;

3. RE-1/2: 2 acres; or

4. RE-1/4: 4 acres.

• B. Lot width.

1. Unless paragraph 2 of this subsection applies, the minimum lot width is 52 feet.

2. The minimum width of corner lots is 62 feet.

• C. Lot depth. The minimum lot depth is 100 feet. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. Front-yard setback. The minimum front-yard setback is determined as follows:

1. If there are at least 2 other buildings with front-yard setbacks on the same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback is being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is the average of the 2 front-yard setbacks of the nearest 2 buildings.

2. If there is only one other building with a front-yard setback on the same side of the street on the same block as the lot for which the setback is being determined, the minimum front-yard setback is the front-yard setback of the other building.

3. If there is no other building with a front-yard setback on the same side of the street on the same block, the minimum front-yard setback is 20 feet.

• B. Interior side-yard setback. The minimum interior side-yard setback is five feet.

• C. Street side-yard setback. The minimum street side-yard setback is 12.5 feet.

• D. Rear-yard setback. The minimum rear-yard setback is 15 feet.

E. Levee setback. A minimum 20-foot setback from the landside toe of any flood control levee is required for development less than five acres in size. A minimum 50-foot setback is required from the landside toe of any flood control levee for development five acres or greater in size. No primary or accessory structures may encroach into the levee setback. (Ord. 2015-0031 § 1; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. For architectural design guidelines and exceptions to the height and area standards, see chapter 17.600.

• B. For parking requirements, see chapter 17.608.

• C. For landscaping and paving requirements, see chapter 17.612.

• D. For recycling and solid waste disposal regulations, see chapter 17.616.

• E. For wall, fence, and gate regulations, see chapter 17.620.

• F. For residential accessory structure and use regulations, see chapter 17.624.

• G. For sign standards and regulations, see chapter 15.148.

• H. For historic preservation program generally, see chapter 17.604. For preservation design review of development projects, see section 17.808.100 et seq. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. General.

1. For development projects not located in a historic district and not involving a landmark, no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.

2. As used in this subsection A, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy.

• B. Historic districts and landmarks.

1. For development projects located in a historic district or involving a landmark, no person shall commence construction or otherwise undertake a development project, and no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued, unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.

2. As used in this subsection B, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sewer or water connection or disconnection, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 8; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)