(a) General Intent
The RS-160, RS-35, LIR, RS-30, RS-20, AR-10 zone districts all share the following basic intent, which is to:
- Permit low density, single family residential development and customary accessory uses, while recognizing that natural hazards, wildlife areas, limited utility services, roads, schools, and/or other facilities may constitute constraints on the realization of zoned density;
- Discourage sprawl;
- Encourage clustering of development, preservation of open space and promotion of efficient utility services;
- Preserve agricultural operations and environmental resources; and
- Preserve the rural visual quality and character while permitting carefully sited low density development.
- More specific intent statements for each of the listed zone districts are set forth in the subsections below.