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DESCRIPTION

The T2 Rural district consists of rolling pastoral fields and forested lands. Typical buildings include houses, farmhouses, agricultural buildings, and cabins.

PURPOSE

  1. To identify areas of floodplains, resource protection, steep slopes, utility corridors, farmlands, and any lands held in the tree growth, farmland, or tax exemption programs.
  2. To provide the community with a predictable outcome from development and redevelopment.
  3. To protect and enhance rural development patterns.
  4. To provide opportunities for rural activities and development, including agricultural uses, agrotourism, rural-based businesses, and residential uses.

LOT DIMENSIONS

Width 250 ft min
Depth n/a

PRIMARY BUILDING PLACEMENT

Primary Front Setback 20 ft min
Secondary Front Setback 20 ft min
Side Setback 50ft min
Rear Setback 0 ft min

BUILDING TYPES

Informal Building Permitted
Cottage Permitted
House Permitted
Bungalow Permitted
Duplex Permitted
Civic Building Permitted

ACCESSORY BUILDING TYPES

Barn Permitted
Farmstand Permitted
Back Cottage Permitted
Carriage House Permitted
Fabrication Shop Permitted
Accessory Shop Permitted

BUILDING GROUPS

Connected Farmhouse Permitted
Small Rural Compound (1)
Large Rural Compound (2)

STANDARDS

  1. Permitted on lots 5 acres or greater in size.
  2. Permitted on lots 10 acres or greater in size.