Article 4 — Rural-Agricultural Zones (R-A)
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Sec. 9-4.401. Permitted uses (R-A). ¶
Only the uses identified in Article 21 of this chapter as being permitted in the Rural Agricultural (R-A) Zone shall be established or maintained on property located therein, subject to the permitting requirements and limitations set forth in said Article 21 and the general provisions and exceptions set forth in Articles 23 through 30 of this chapter. (§ 8121, T.O.O.C., as amended by §§ 1 and 2, Ord. 95, § II, Ord. 220-NS, eff. August 19, 1971, § II, Ord. 834-NS, eff. June 21, 1973, § 1, Ord. 1379-NS, eff. August 9, 2001, § 8, Ord. 1392-NS, eff. June 7, 2002, § 1, Ord. 1401-NS, eff. February 6, 2003, § 5, Ord. 1412-NS, eff. August 14, 2003, § 21, Ord. 1547-NS, eff. January 12, 2011; § 8, Ord. 1614NS. eff. April 22, 2016, and § 1, Ord. 1620-NS, eff. August 12, 2016)
Sec. 9-4.402. Reserved. ¶
(§ 8121.1, T.O.O.C., as amended by § III, Ord. 220-NS, eff. August 19, 1971, § I, Ord. 815-NS, eff. September 7, 1982, § 1, Ord. 858-NS, eff. April 24, 1984, § 10, Ord. 1178-NS, eff. April 27, 1993, § 4, Ord. 1189-NS, eff. November 2, 1993, § 2, Ord. 1273-NS, eff. January 8, 1997, § 1, Ord. 1306-NS, eff. November 20, 1997, § 15, Ord. 1412-NS, eff. August 14, 2003, § 3, Ord. 1555-NS, eff. May 13, 2011, and repealed by § 2, Ord. 1620-NS, eff. August 12, 2016)
Sec. 9-4.403. Animals and fowl (R-A). ¶
No animal or fowl, except dogs and cats kept as domestic pets, shall be housed, stabled, lodged, maintained, or confined within forty (40’) feet of any school, religious facility, hospital, public place, business, residence, dwelling house, or other building used for human habitation, other than the personal dwelling or residence of the owner or keeper thereof, except as specifically provided otherwise in this article. (§ 8121.2, T.O.O.C., as amended by § 9, Ord. 1392-NS, eff. June 7, 2002)
Sec. 9-4.404. Reserved. ¶
(§ 8121.3, T.O.O.C., and repealed by § 3, Ord. 1620-NS, eff. August 12, 2016)
Sec. 9-4.405. Food cooperatives (R-A). ¶
(§ II, Ord 834-NS, eff. June 21, 1983, and repealed by § 10, Ord. 1178-NS, eff. April 27, 1993)
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▸ Chapter 4 — ZONING
Overview- Article 1 — Title, Purpose, and Interpretation
- Article 2 — Definitions
- Article 3 — Establishment and Designation of Zones
- Article 4 — Rural-Agricultural Zones (R-A)
- Article 5 — Rural-Exclusive Zones (R-E)
- Article 6 — Single-Family Estate Zones (R-O)
- Article 7 — Single-Family Residential Zones (R-1)
- Article 8 — Two-Family Residential Zones (R-2)
- Article 9 — Residential Planned Development Zones (R-P-D)
- Article 10 — Multiple-Family Residential Zones (R-3)
- Article 10.5 — Mixed-Use (MU) and Mixed-Use Overlay (MUOZ) Zones
- Article 11 — Commercial Office Zones (C-O)
- Article 12 — Neighborhood Shopping Center Zones (C-1)
- Article 13 — Highway and Arterial Business Zones (C-2)
- Article 14 — Community Shopping Center Zones (C-3)
- Article 15 — Regional Shopping Center Zones (C-4)
- Article 16 — Industrial Park Zones (M-1)
- Article 17 — Light Manufacturing Zones (M-2)
- Article 18 — Design Review: Requirements and Procedure
- Article 19 — Condominium Conversions, Mobile Home Park Subdivi…
- Article 20 — Mobile Home Park Development Zones
- Article 21 — Uses Allowed by Zone
- Article 22 — Objective Design Standards for Residential Develo…
- Article 23 — Sign Regulations
- Article 24 — Off-Street Parking
- Article 25 — Height, Yard, Area, and Building Conditions and E…
- Article 26 — Community Park and Recreational Facilities
- Article 27 — Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
- Article 28 — Variances and Permits
- Article 29 — Amendments
- Article 30 — Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties
- Article 31 — Hillside Planned Development Zones (H-P-D)
- Article 32 — Public, Quasi-Public, and Institutional Lands and…
- Article 33 — Height Limit Overlay Zone (H)
- Article 34 — Historic Landmark Overlay Zone (HL)
- Article 35 — Protected Ridgeline Overlay Zone Regulations (PR)
- Article 36 — Open Space Zone (OS)
- Article 37 — Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Housing Developments
- Article 38 — Special Use Permit For Rental of Dwelling
- Article 39 — Highway and Arterial Business/Auto Mall Zone (C-2…
- Article 40 — Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Standards …
- Article 41 — Temporary Uses
- Article 42 — Oak Tree Preservation and Protection
- Article 43 — Landmark Tree Preservation and Protection
- Article 44 — Wireless Communications Facilities
- Article 45 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Chapter 5 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL …
- Chapter 6 — LIABILITY FOR ANNEXATION FEES
- Chapter 7 — EXEMPTED CHARGES FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN HOU…
- Chapter 8 — DEDICATION OF LAND AND/OR PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES …
- Chapter 9 — TIME LIMITATIONS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEWS OF CITY DECI…
- Chapter 10 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- Chapter 11 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 12 — PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NOTICE RE…
- Chapter 13 — DISPOSITION OR LEASE OF PROPERTY HELD BY THE CITY…