18.25.020 “RA-10” Rural Area Residential Zoning District

18.25.020 “RA-10” Rural Area Residential Zoning District.

(A) Purpose. The purpose of this district is to conserve and preserve farms and agricultural related activities and resources. The intent is to protect areas that have prime agricultural soils and existing or desired agricultural uses from incompatible land uses and urban encroachment and foster orderly growth in rural areas. This district is appropriate where rural development with minimal public facilities and services is desired or programmed, and in conjunction with the Airport Overlay Zoning District.

(1) One single residential detached dwelling unit per lot of record.

(2) Farms/ranches and related farming/ranching activities for the production of crops and/or raising of animals but not including: dairies; concentrated animal feeding operations; swine, ratites or poultry farms. Farm and ranch uses shall be in compliance with the following standards:

(a) Application of pesticides shall comply with the buffer requirements of A.R.S. § 3-365 as it relates to schools, day cares and adjacent residential uses;

(b) Animals must be contained and the containment must be within the buildable area of the lot. Only pasture and grazing activity may occur outside of the buildable area of the lot;

(c) Ranch uses may include the following equine activities: boarding, breeding, training, and the sale of animals owned by the rancher;

(d) All activity and pasture areas shall be grassed, sprinkled or treated with regularly tilled organic soil mix for dust suppression; and

(e) All feeding areas and the structures used to house or cover the animals shall conform to the yard setback regulations of Table No. 3.

(3) Farm/ranch headquarters office to conduct business related to farming and ranching operations.

(4) Private or commercial apiaries in accordance with all applicable state regulations.

(5) Private or commercial aquaculture.

(6) Plant nurseries and greenhouses for the propagation, cultivation and wholesale distribution of plants produced on the premises, without retail sales.

(7) Roadside produce stands for the sale of farm/ranch products produced on the premises.

(8) Storage of agricultural related equipment used on the premises and temporary storage of agricultural products used and/or produced on the premises.

(9) Kennels for the boarding or lodging, breeding, or training of small domesticated animals, such as dogs and cats, provided the animals are kept within the confines of an exercise area and a sound-attenuated kennel. Animals shall not run at large and shall not number more than five animals per acre with a total of no more than 50 animals under any circumstance. A specific plan for the physical containment and location of waste storage and/or disposal, which minimizes odor and fly impacts on adjacent lots or parcels, must be provided. All kennels shall comply with City and/or state licensing requirements.

(10) One guest house may be permitted on the same lot as a principal residence, provided the guest house complies with the following standards:

(a) The guest house must conform to all minimum density, area, building and yard regulations as that of the principal structure;

(b) The guest house shall be located in the buildable area of the lot;

(d) The guest house may not exceed 50% of the gross square footage of the livable area of the primary structure;

(e) The guest house must be connected to all of the primary structure’s electric, water and gas meters;

(f) The guest house may not be used for any commercial or nonresidential uses; and

(g) A guest house may not be used for rental purposes.

(11) Public and private parks.

(12) Public and private open space preserves.

(13) Public or private utility installation and services including storage facilities, booster stations, lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, and generating plants but not including business offices.

(14) Accessory buildings and accessory uses as prescribed in Chapter 18.70 SLCC.

(1) Secondary residential dwellings, in conjunction with a farm, to meet the residential needs of farm employees provided it complies with the following standards:

(a) The residential units for farm employees shall not be used for any commercial or nonresidential uses, leased to nonfarm employees and/or otherwise used for income purposes; and

(b) A recreational vehicle may be used for accessory agricultural living purposes provided it is placed only within the buildable area of the lot, and shall not be occupied for more than four months out of any 12-month period.

(2) Agricultural processing, including cotton ginning and compressing, grist milling services, seed milling, corn shelling services, produce packing, and other contract sorting, grading and packing services.

(3) Retail sales in conjunction with a plant nursery or greenhouse for the sale of plants propagated or cultivated on the premises.

(4) Retail operations such as, but not limited to, u-pick facilities, farmers market, restaurant, and butcher shop for the sale of farm/ranch products generally produced on the premises provided the site has appropriate access, parking, and public facilities.

(5) Commercial riding stables, boarding stables, and/or commercial ranch only after it has been found to be in compliance with the following standards:

(a) An attendant must be in residence on the property of any commercial ranch;

(b) All livestock structures, containment areas of facilities used for the stabling, storing, showing or training of livestock and for temporary manure storage shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any property line and at least 100 feet from any other residences. Normal setbacks apply to all other structures and uses;

(c) In order for there to be shows or other activities the site must have immediate access to a major or collector City street. Adequate parking for daily activities and additional parking, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, must be provided for shows or other special events;

(d) All livestock turnout areas and pens shall be enclosed with fences at least five feet in height. The design of these enclosures shall be shown on drawings submitted with the conditional use permit application;

(e) A specific plan for the physical containment and location of manure storage and/or disposal, which minimizes odor and fly impacts on adjacent lots or parcels, must be provided. The spreading and tilling of manure into the soil of the paddock, pasture or arena areas may be considered manure disposal;

(f) The applicant must provide a specific program for fly control in barn and stable areas that minimizes the attraction and breeding of flies;

(g) All activity and pasture areas shall be grassed, sprinkled or treated with regularly tilled organic soil mix for dust suppression;

(h) With the exception of the principal residence and its accessory structures, upon revocation of the commercial ranch conditional use permit or abandonment of the operation, all structures shall be removed;

(i) Failure to maintain any of the standards described above is grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit; and

(j) In the review for a commercial riding stable, boarding stables, and/or commercial ranches, the City may also consider lighting, landscaping, hours of operation, signage, plan of operation, and neighborhood impact.

(6) Veterinarian hospitals and clinics for both large and small animals and the associated corrals, pens and kennels used for the keeping of animals while under veterinary care.

(7) Kennels for the boarding or lodging, breeding, or training of small domesticated animals, such as dogs and cats, provided the animals are kept within the confines of an exercise run and a sound-attenuated kennel. Animals shall not run at large and shall not number more than four animals per acre with a total of no more than 80 animals under any circumstance. A specific plan for the physical containment and location of waste storage and/or disposal, which minimizes odor and fly impacts on adjacent lots or parcels, must be provided. All kennels shall comply with City and/or state licensing requirements.

(8) Cemeteries, crematoriums, columbaria and mausoleums including associated on-site mortuary.

(9) Large outdoor amusement facilities and/or cultural events, such as but not limited to rodeo grounds, fairgrounds, race tracks, stadiums, amusement parks and crop mazes.

(10) Guest ranch and/or dude ranch operations; provided, that the following standards shall apply:

(a) No more than four bedrooms per residence may be used for the business;

(b) No more than two adult persons per room; and

(11) Public schools (K-12).

(12) Private schools, including charter schools, with a curriculum substantially the same as customarily offered in public schools.

(13) Religious institutions.

(14) Publicly owned or operated library, museum, fire station, or police station.

(15) Public or private detention and correctional facilities and only after it has been found to be in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.

(16) Wireless communication towers and antennas as approved in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.95 SLCC.

(17) Medical marijuana dispensary off-site cultivation location, subject to the requirements found in SLCC 18.70.160, Medical marijuana uses.

(D) Temporary Uses – “RA-10” Zoning District. Temporary uses such as revivals, carnivals, circuses, auctions, holidays or seasonal boutiques or tree lots with appropriate dust control abatement.

(1) The residence shall have a permanent foundation and a garage or carport the design and materials of which shall be compatible with the main structure. Front porches and courtyards are strongly encouraged.

(2) For all nonresidential and nonfarm/agricultural uses, a walkway from the street to the front entry is strongly encouraged.

(3) For all nonresidential and nonfarm/agricultural uses, the mechanical equipment, whether ground mounted or roof mounted, shall be screened from public view and designed to appear as an integral part of the building. The mechanical equipment screening shall be included in the overall building height. Mechanical equipment shall be treated to be nonreflective. Electrical meters, service components, and SES cabinets shall be screened from public view and designed to appear as an integral part of the building. (Ord. 312 § 2(5.1), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.076.)