Section 18.64.020 Permitted Uses.

    The following buildings, structures and uses of land shall be permitted in the RA-2 residential-agricultural zone upon compliance with requirements as set forth in this title:
    A.    Accessory signs not exceeding fifteen square feet in area pertaining to the sale of property or produce raised on the premises; also, nameplates not exceeding two hundred sixty-six square inches in area;
    B.    Agriculture;
    C.    Barns, corrals, pens, coops, shed and feed storage buildings for the keeping of animals and fowl and the storage of farm products, provided uses for the care and keeping of livestock and fowl are located at least one hundred feet distant from any existing dwelling and one hundred feet from the front property lines; also, small animal hospitals without outside runs;
    D.    Cemeteries, public and private, subject to the laws of the state when approved by the board of adjustment;
    E.    Rest homes.
    F.    Farm machinery and farm products, storage sheds;
    G.    Fences, walls and hedges and railroad tracks;
    H.    Golf courses containing at least ten acres.  Golf clubhouses may be permitted when part of a permitted golf course contains at least forty-five acres of land;
    I.    Home occupations, subject to conditions set forth in Chapter 18.108 of this title, and nursery schools, family day care, mini-day care, and day care centers if they meet the conditions set forth in Chapter 18.86;
    J.    One-family dwellings and buildings accessory thereto;
    K.    The raising, care and keeping of farm animals and fowl for family use and consumption on parcels one-half (1/2) acre and larger. Animals shall be allowed on a point system. Each one-half (1/2) acre shall be allotted 50 points. Animals being kept will be given points as follows:
        1.    Large animals such as horses, cows, llamas, pigs, or ostriches--20 points per animal;
        2.    medium animals such as sheep or goats, but not including pigs--10 points per animal;
        3.    small animals such as chickens, geese, rabbits, pheasants or pigeons--2 points.
    L.    Schools, churches, public parks and playgrounds, arboretums and public buildings;
    M.    Temporary buildings and yards for the storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of uses otherwise permitted in the zone;
    N.    Water reservoirs, ponds, dams, water pumping plants and pipelines, flood control structures, public utility buildings (except power plants), water wells, utility transmission lines and substations, sewage treatment plants subject to review and approval by the State Division of Health;
    O.    Other uses ruled by the Board of Adjustment to be similar to uses specifically permitted in the zone and which will harmonize with the objectives and characteristics of the RA-2 residential-agricultural zone. (Ord. 2000-01, 2000; Ord. 98-03, 1998; Ord. 96-04B, 1996; Ord 94-12, 1994; Ord 92-12, 1992; Ord 89-10, 1989; Ord. 220 §1 (part), 1978;  Ord. 199 §02.0960.02, 1973)


(2001-16, Amended, 12/20/2001, Prior Text; 2000-01, Amended, 01/12/2000, Prior Text)