Ordinance No. 131 Consolidated Land Use Ordinance

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SECTION 6. SINGLE FAMILY EXECUTIVE "RX" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Most of the presently zoned "RX" land in the City of Gem Lake zoning area is developed. Additional new primary structures within this land use classification will likely be constructed within the range of 3,500 to 10,000 square foot of space, similar to the existing primary structures now in the rest of this district. As additional land is considered for rezoning into this classification by planned re -development and subdivision from the "RE" zoned classification, master planning, clustering and other similar concepts should be used to maximize efficiency of roads and municipal services within the district. (Refer to pages 5-6 and 5-22 of the Gem Lake 2008 Comprehensive plan for the source of these details) 1. Permitted Uses. 1. Within any "RX" Zoned Residential District, no structure or land shall be used except for one (1) or more of the following uses: 1. All uses permitted in Section 5.1 and as regulated therein except as herein amended. 2. Permitted Accessory Uses. 1. Within any "RX" Zoned Residential District, the following shall be permitted as accessory uses: 1. Those uses or structures permitted in Section 5.2 and as regulated therein shall be permitted accessory uses, except as herein amended. 3. Conditional & Interim Uses. 1. Within any "RX" Zoned Residential District, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses except by Conditional Use Permit: 1. Those uses or structures listed as Conditional Uses in Section 5.3 and as regulated therein, except as herein amended. 2. Two (2) family dwellings. 2. Structures with side or rear elevations up to ten (10'0") feet in excess of the standard front building height. 3. Agricultural Structures, including but not limited to barns, stables, kennels and the like. Structures in which farm animals or fowl are to be housed shall require a set -back of one hundred (100') feet of any lot line except where the following conditions may provide for easing the restriction: 1. The structure shall be partially screened from the views from neighboring houses, with said screening to be existing or planted and maintained vegetation or the natural topography of the lot and surrounding lands and with the amount of screening to be measured at full growth in the summer season; 2. The structure shall not be less than one -hundred (100'0") feet from any well, ISTS or neighboring dwelling; 3. The drainage characteristics of the land shall be such that the concentration of animals and animal waste shall not cause real or potential pollution or nuisance problems; 4. The design and construction materials of the of the structure shall be consistent with the main dwelling on the property; 5. Such other factors as may be deemed material by the City. 4. Bed and Breakfast Establishments. 5. Vehicles, including motor homes, campers and trailers, in excess of 7,000 pounds or 20 feet in length. 6. Family Day Care Home. Updated January 2025 — Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 12