§ 5.06. RA Residential Agriculture District.

5.06.01

Intent. The Residential Agriculture District is an area that is in the process of transitioning agriculture to more urban uses. The district is established for the purpose of preserving agricultural land and resources, during the transitional period, that are compatible with adjacent urban growth and eventual development in other uses pending proper timing for practical and economical provision of utilities, major streets, schools and other facilities so that reasonably compact development will occur and the fiscal integrity of the city preserved. A change of zoning from AG to any other classification shall be in accordance with planning practices established by the City. This district is not intended for commercial feedlot operations for livestock or poultry.

5.06.02

Permitted Uses. The following principal uses are permitted in the RA District.

1.

Single family dwellings.

2.

Farming, pasturing, orchards, greenhouses and nurseries, including the sale of products or animals raised on the premises, provided that:

A.

There shall be a maximum of two animals for the first acre of land, with an additional one animal for every two additional acres of land, except for stables as provided for in these regulations.

3.

Bed and Breakfasts.

4.

Public overhead and underground local distribution utilities.

5.

Public parks and recreation areas, playgrounds and conservation areas including flood control facilities operated by the City of Bellevue or other political subdivision.

6.

Public services and publicly owned and operated facilities, including utilities, but not including general offices, material yards or repair shops. Such facilities shall observe yard space rules, but shall not be required to provide the full lot size and lot width requirement.

7.

Railroads, not including sidings, switching, terminal facilities, freight yards, service repair, or administrative facilities.

5.06.03

Conditional Uses. The following uses are subject to any conditions listed in this Ordinance and are subject to other conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the RA District as recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.

1.

Accessory structures larger than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet, but in no event larger than three thousand (3,000) square feet, provided they meet the following requirements:

A.

The accessory structure shall comply with the applicable space limitations, including maximum building height, for the principal structure on the lot.

B.

The accessory structure shall be adequately screened, in accordance with the provisions of Article 9, from abutting residential properties.

C.

Use of the accessory structure shall be limited to the residents of the lot upon which the structure is located.

D.

The accessory structure shall not be used for a home based business or any other commercial use.

The City Council shall determine that the purpose, design, and construction of the accessory structure shall be compatible or otherwise in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood.

2.

Animal Hospitals.

3.

Campgrounds.

4.

Cemeteries, provided all structures are located at least 100 feet from all property lines.

5.

Construction batch plants that are temporary in nature.

6.

Family Child Care Home II which comply with Nebraska State Statutes.

7.

Governmental services - administrative services.

8.

Governmental services - maintenance and service facilities.

9.

Hospital, nursing homes, assisted living, and convalescent facilities.

10.

Indoor/Outdoor Recreation facilities.

11.

Private recreation areas and facilities including country clubs and golf courses (but not miniature golf) on at least five acres, and swimming pools.

12.

Public and quasi-public buildings and structures and uses of an administrative, educational, religious, cultural or public service type including colleges.

13.

Radio, television and wireless communication towers and transmitters, as per Section 8.05

14.

Recreational camps operated by public, charitable or religious organizations.

15.

Religious institutions such as churches, synagogues, chapels, and similar places of religious worship and instruction.

16.

Wastewater treatment facilities.

5.06.04

Permitted Accessory Uses.

1.

Amateur radio towers and associated facilities, as per Section 8.05

2.

Buildings and uses customarily incidental to the permitted and conditional uses, provided they are located to the rear or side of the primary structure, including private sheds, barns, stables, and garages, provided size of the accessory structure is in conformance with these regulations.

3.

Family Child Care Home I.

4.

Guest houses, not rented or otherwise conducted as a business.

5.

Home based businesses, as per Section 8.04

6.

Incidental public safety uses such as emergency sirens.

7.

Living quarters for not more than two persons regularly employed on the premises.

8.

Offices incidental to and necessary for conducting a permitted use.

9.

Portable Outdoor Storage shall be a permitted accessory uses subject to the following conditions:

A.

Portable outdoor storage shall be permitted for no more than seven days in any thirty day period.

B.

Portable outdoor storage containers shall be no more than eight feet wide, eight feet high, and sixteen feet long.

C.

Portable outdoor storage containers shall be placed on an approved hard surface.

D.

No more than on portable outdoor storage container may be located on a lot at any one time.

10.

Private stables, corrals and paddocks when located no closer than 20 feet from any property line, no closer than 50 feet from a street line and no closer than 40 feet from any dwelling on the same or adjoining property. No horse or other equine shall be kept on a lot of less than one acre and two horses, or other equines, may be kept on an acre, but for each additional horse or other equine above two kept there shall be an additional 20,000 square feet in lot area.

11.

Raising and care of animals for 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), recreational uses, or other rural/school organizations.

12.

Raising of hens, as per Section 8.12

13.

Residential and small wind energy systems, subject to Section 8.09

14.

Roadside stands not exceeding 400 square feet in floor area, for the sale of agricultural products grown on the premises.

15.

Temporary buildings incidental to construction work where such buildings or structures are removed upon completion of work.

16.

The keeping of dogs, cats, and other household pets.

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5.06.05

Height and Lot Requirements.

1.

The height and minimum lot requirements shall be as follows:

Uses	Lot Area (Acres)	Lot Width (ft)	Front Yard (ft)	Street Side Yard (ft)	Side Yard (ft)	Rear Yard (ft)	Max. Height (ft)
Residential Dwelling	5	150	35	25	20	35	35
Other Permitted Uses	5	150	35	25	20	35	35
Conditional Uses	5	150	35	25	20	35	35
Accessory Buildings	-	-	35	25	20	35	15

 

Note— For each additional two feet of setback, height may be increased one foot but in no event shall the accessory structure be taller than the principal structure.
If along a county road then measured from road right-of-way.

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5.06.06

Miscellaneous Provisions.

1.

The maximum gross floor area ratio is 0.1.

2.

The Maximum ground coverage including accessory buildings is 15 percent

3.

Only one building for living purposes shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as otherwise provided herein.

4.

All parking and storage of vehicles, boats, campers and trailers shall be in conformance with Sections 8.01—8.03.

5.

All signage shall be in conformance with Article 7