18.25.030 “SR-5” and “SR-2” Suburban Ranch Residential Zoning Districts.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of these zoning districts is to foster orderly growth in the rural transitional or fringe areas. Large lot residential uses, with emphasis on preserving the character of the farming community, would be most appropriate so that small agricultural land uses and the keeping of a limited number of horses and farm animals can occur without negatively impacting surrounding residential properties. The intent of this district is to provide a pastoral character and home sites that create an open environment and provide a transitional land use buffer between the more intense agricultural uses of the rural zoning districts and the more urban land uses of the low and medium density zoning districts.
(B) Permitted Uses – “SR-5” and “SR-2” Zoning Districts.
(1) One single detached dwelling unit per lot of record.
(2) Limited farm/ranch activities and uses such as corrals, barns, stables, and other similar structures, for the keeping of horses and other agricultural animals but not including a commercial ranch or agricultural crop production for a commercial purpose. All agricultural animal uses shall be in compliance with the standards outlined in SLCC 18.25.020(B)(2)(b) through (e).
(3) Plant nurseries and greenhouses for the propagation, cultivation and distribution of plants produced on the premises.
(4) Public and private parks.
(5) Home occupations as prescribed in Chapter 18.70 SLCC.
(6) Public and private utility installations for gas, electric, water, wastewater or communications and including booster stations and lift stations.
(7) One guest house may be permitted on the same lot as a principal residence, provided the guest house complies with the standards outlined in SLCC 18.25.020(B)(10).
(8) Accessory buildings and accessory uses as prescribed in Chapter 18.70 SLCC.
(C) Conditional Uses – “SR-5” and “SR-2” Zoning Districts.
(1) Public schools (K-12).
(2) Private schools, including charter schools, with a curriculum substantially the same as customarily offered in public schools.
(3) Religious institutions.
(4) Bed and breakfast 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
(c) One off-street, nontandem parking space per bedroom.
(5) Amateur (ham) radio towers and antennas.
(6) Wireless communication towers and antennas as approved in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.95 SLCC.
(D) Temporary Uses – “SR-5” and “SR-2” Zoning Districts.
(1) Model homes or temporary sales office pertaining to the sale of homes being constructed in the immediate subdivision. In the review for a model home or sales office, the City may consider lighting, landscaping, hours of operation, signage, parking, duration, and neighborhood impact. Approval may be granted for a two-year period, or until all lots in the subdivision are sold, whichever occurs first.
(2) Temporary construction site trailer pertinent to the construction of the homes and public improvements within the immediate subdivision.
(3) Temporary uses such as revivals, carnivals, circuses, auctions, holidays or seasonal boutiques or tree lots with appropriate dust control abatement.
(E) Design Standards – “SR-5” and “SR-2” Zoning Districts.
(1) All new residential developments (subdivisions) shall be subject to all requirements set forth in the San Luis Subdivision Ordinance.
(2) The residential structure should have a strong relationship to the neighborhood street. A walkway from the street to the front entry is strongly encouraged.
(3) Housing should foster a sense of neighborhood among nearby residents and a sense of community through linkage with surrounding neighborhoods.
(4) Propane tanks, water filters and similar mechanical or utility equipment shall be installed at ground level or wall mounted and shall be screened from public view and designed to appear as an integral part of the building.
(5) 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.
(6) Front porches and courtyards are strongly encouraged. (Ord. 312 § 2(5.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.077.)