Washington County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
10 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
2Agricultural, Limited, District A-1
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 14
Agricultural, General District
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 16
Commercial
2Industrial
2Residential
3R-1 Limited Residential District
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 4
R-2 General Residential District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 19
R-3 Residential District
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
General provisions
122 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
work may be done on ordinary repairs, or on repairs or replacement of walls, roof, fixtures, wiring or plumbing, to an extent not exceeding ten percent of the current replacement value of the structure
A nonconforming structure to be extended or enlarged shall conform with the provisions of this chapter.
Any lot of record on December 31, 1971, that is less in area or width than the minimum required by this chapter may be used when the requirements of the board of zoning appeals regarding setbacks, side and rear yards are met.
If a nonconforming activity is destroyed or damaged in any manner, to the extent that the cost of restoration to its condition before the occurrence shall exceed 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing the entire activity or structure, it shall be restored only if such use complies with the requirements of this chapter.
Effective January 23, 2008, all signs not specifically permitted by provisions in this chapter are prohibited.
The owner of any residential or commercial building damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster or other act of God, who owned such building at the time of such natural disaster, may repair, rebuild, or replace such building to eliminate or reduce the nonconforming features to the extent possible, without the need to obtain a variance
Uses not listed are prohibited; public utilities exempt from area/setback; temporary dwelling provisions.
Public utilities are exempt from the area and setback regulations in each of the zoning districts unless otherwise specified.
Temporary residential dwelling pending construction of permanent dwelling allowed under conditions.
Min lot area 2 acres (1 acre with public water); setback 50 ft from ROW or 100 ft from centerline; side yard 25 ft, rear 50 ft; frontage 150 ft.
Minimum lot area 2 acres; 1 acre with public water. Setback 50 ft from ROW. Side yard 25 ft, rear 50 ft. Frontage 150 ft.
Setback 35 ft from ROW or 60 ft from centerline; min lot width 80 ft; side yard 10 ft, rear 25 ft.
Minimum lot width 80 ft. Setback 35 ft from ROW. Side yard 10 ft, rear 25 ft.
Min lot area 2 acres (1 acre with public water); setback 35 ft from ROW or 60 ft from centerline; side yard 15 ft, rear 35 ft; frontage 150 ft.
Minimum lot area 2 acres; 1 acre with public water. Setback 35 ft from ROW. Side yard 15 ft, rear 35 ft. Frontage 150 ft.
The minimum frontage for permitted uses in the village district shall be 100 feet at the setback line. ... The minimum side yard for each main structure in the village district shall be 15 feet, and the total width of the two required side yards shall be 35 feet or more. ... Each main structure in the village district shall have a rear yard of 35 feet or more. ... Buildings in the village district may be erected up to 35 feet in height; except that: 1. The height limit for dwellings may be increased up to 45 feet and up to three stories...
Permitted uses: agriculture, single-family dwellings, townhouses if public water/sewer... Special exception: multiple-family dwellings... Setback 35 ft... Frontage 100 ft... Side yard 15 ft, rear 35 ft, height 35 ft.
The minimum lot area for each permitted use in the Konnarock district shall be two acres; one acre, where public water is available. ... The minimum frontage for permitted uses in the Konnarock district shall be 150 feet at the setback line. ... The minimum side yard for each main structure in the Konnarock district shall be 15 feet, and the total width of the two required side yards shall be 35 feet or more. ... Each main structure in the Konnarock district shall have a rear yard of 35 feet or more. ... Buildings in the Konnarock district may be erected up to 35 feet in height, except that: 1. The height limit for dwellings may be increased up to 45 feet and up to three stories...
Permitted uses: agriculture, single-family dwellings, townhouses if public water/sewer... Min lot area 2 acres, 1 acre with public water... Frontage 150 ft... Setback 35 ft... Height 35 ft.
No abortion clinic may be established within 1,500 feet of any other abortion clinic. ... No abortion clinic may be established within 1,500 feet of the following zoned districts: ... No abortion clinic may be established within 1,500 feet of any church or other place of worship, public library, public or private school, educational institution, governmental facility, public park, playground, playfield, tourist home, child day care center, hotel, or motel.
Source documents
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