§ 8103-0. Purpose and establishment of zones and minimum lot areas.
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In order to classify, regulate, restrict, and segregate uses of land and buildings;
to regulate the height and size of buildings; to regulate the area of yards and other
open spaces around buildings; and to regulate the density of population, the following
classes of use zones are established along with their abbreviations and minimum lot
areas. Alternative minimum lot areas may be established pursuant to Section 8103-1 et seq. Minimum lot area requirements are expressed in "gross" area for land uses
and structures. The minimum lot area for subdivision purposes is expressed in "net"
area for parcels of less than ten (10) acres, and "gross" area for parcels of ten
(10) acres or more.
Zoning District
Abbreviation
Minimum Lot Area*
Base Zones
Open Space
OS
10 acres
Agricultural Exclusive
AE
40 acres
Rural Agricultural
RA
1 acre
Rural Exclusive
RE
10,000 sq. ft.
Single-Family Estate
RO
20,000 sq. ft.
Single-Family Residential
R1
6,000 sq. ft.
Two-Family Residential
R2
7,000 sq. ft.
Residential Planned Development
RPD
As Specified by Permit
Residential High Density
RHD
0.80 acre (1)
Commercial Office
CO
No Requirement
Neighborhood Commercial
C1
No Requirement
Commercial Planned Development
CPD
No Requirement
Industrial Park
M1
10,000 sq. ft.
Limited Industrial
M2
10,000 sq. ft.
General Industrial
M3
10,000 sq. ft.
Timberland Preserve
TP
160 Acres
Specific Plan
SP
Established by Plan
Residential
RES
OTSDC**
Residential Mixed Use
R/MU
OTSDC**
Town Center
TC
OTSDC**
Industrial
IND
OTSDC**
Overlay Zones
Refer to Article 9 (Standards for Specific Zones and Zone Types) for development
standards applicable in Overlay Zones.
