8-13E-4: USE STANDARDS:

Each use listed in Table 8-13E-1 above includes a notation on the specific use standards that apply to that use. Uses that note a "^" have no addition use standards. Uses that note a "*" are subject to the use standards in this chapter. Uses that note a "#" are subject to the use standards set forth in chapter 4 of this title.

   A.   Accessory Structure: Accessory structures may be used for residential storage, home occupations (see subsection C below), or secondary dwellings (see subsection H below).

      1.   The maximum allowed enclosed area for an accessory structure is nine hundred (900) square feet. Accessory structures larger than nine hundred (900) square feet are prohibited.

      2.   No more than one (1) accessory structure on a property may be used for a home occupation. The maximum habitable area for a home occupation in an accessory structure is nine hundred (900) square feet. Additional accessory structures for use as home occupations are prohibited.

      3.   No more than one (1) accessory structure on a property may be used for a secondary dwelling. The maximum habitable area for a secondary dwelling in an accessory structure is nine hundred (900) square feet. Additional accessory structures for use as secondary dwellings are prohibited.

   B.   Apartment And Fourplex Projects:

      1.   All apartment and fourplex projects with more than eight (8) units must provide the following amenities and plans:

         a.   Landscaping and architectural plans that reduce the opportunity for crime, by not creating hidden areas and corners, dark areas, or unusable space. Common open space, landscaping and site amenities must be visible i.e., along streets, where doors and windows overlook public areas, etc.

         b.   Lighting plans that illuminate parking areas, walkways, and entrances to further reduce the opportunity for crime.

         c.   Secure storage for bikes, scooters, and other micro-mobility devices.

      2.   In addition to the amenities listed above, all apartment and fourplex projects with more than twenty (20) units must provide the following amenities:

         a.   At least one (1) common grassy area integrated into the site design allowing for general activities by all ages. Projects that provide safe access to adjacent public parks, without crossing an arterial roadway, are exempt from this standard. The common grassy area must be at least five thousand (5,000) square feet in area. This area should increase proportionately as the number of units increase and should be commensurate to the size of the apartment project. The common grassy open space must support active and passive uses for recreation, social gathering, and relaxation to serve the development.

         b.   Open space must be accessible and well connected throughout the development. This quality can be shown with open spaces that are centrally located within the development, accessible by pathway, or visibly located along collector streets or as a terminal view from a street.

         c.   Dog area with waste station.

         d.   Charging station for electric vehicles.

   C.   Home Occupation: Home occupations are limited to the following uses: artist studio, office, professional service, or personal service. The following standards apply to all home occupations. Daycare is not a home occupation (Section 8-4-18 of this Title). Contractor's yard or shop is not a home occupation (Section 8-4-15 of this Title). Hobby automotive is not a home occupation (Section 8-4-8 of this Title) and is prohibited in the Spring Rock planned community.

      1.   The home occupation must not cause the property to differ from its residential character in appearance, or in the emission of noise, dust, fumes, odors, vibrations, or electrical interference.

      2.   Home occupations must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.

      3.   No outdoor storage or outdoor loading is allowed.

      4.   The home occupation must not discharge any hazardous material into any sewer, drainageway or the ground. Storage or use of hazardous materials, odor-causing materials, or other materials that may cause a nuisance or health or safety problems is prohibited.

      5.   The home occupation must be conducted by the residents and no more than one (1) on-site employee at any given time.

      6.   The home occupation must not have more than two (2) customers on-site at any given time.

      7.   The property owner must ensure that the home occupation continuously complies with the restrictions and standards in this section.

      8.   A home occupation is allowed as an accessory use and requires no further review.

   D.   Live/Work Dwelling; The following standards apply:

      1.   The non-residential use must be an artist studio, office, professional service, personal service, or clinic, dental or medical.

      2.   No outdoor storage or outdoor loading is allowed.

      3.   The non-residential use must be conducted by the residents and no more than two (2) on-site employees at any given time.

      4.   All visits by the non-resident employees, clients and customers must occur between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, and between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on Saturday and Sunday.

      5.   The non-residential use is limited to no more than five (5) customers or clients at any given time.

   E.   Onsite Water Remediation: Allowed use only for Spring Rock Development LLC or contracted service provider. The applicant or owner must obtain written approval from the state of Idaho department of environmental quality. The approval must make specific reference to the location, substance being treated, method of treatment, monitoring methods, and ability of the site to support the proposed use.

   F.   Outdoor Storage: Accessory outdoor storage is prohibited in all districts. Outdoor storage is allowed as part of a permitted storage facility see Table 8-13E-1: Allowed Use by District.

   G.   Recreational Vehicle Or Tiny Home Park:

      1.   Use of Spaces:

         a.   Spaces may be rented to customers to park a recreational vehicle, vacation trailer, tiny home, or passenger vehicle with associated tent camping or other shelter arrangements.

         b.   Commercial trucks with trailers are prohibited.

         c.   The use of generators within the park is prohibited.

         d.   Customers must discharge wastewater holding tanks at the dump station prior to hooking up to the sewer connection.

      2.   Accessory Uses: Allowed accessory uses include, but are not limited to, management headquarters, recreational facilities, wireless hotspots or cafes, caretaker dwelling, coin-operated laundry facilities, toilets, showers, and tank dump station.

      3.   Design Standards:

         a.   No entrance or exit will be permitted which moves traffic from the park directly through a residential home district.

         b.   All drive aisles will be considered fire lanes and must be designed to meet Kuna rural fire district standards.

         c.   Each rental space must have a designated parking pad that is twenty feet (20') in length and twelve feet (12') in width and be constructed with an all-weather surface such as concrete, asphaltic paving, or pavers. Parking pads must not be located closer than six feet (6') to any other parking pad, public street, or property line.

         d.   Each park must provide a dump station for discharging wastewater holding tanks. The dump station must be approved by the Central District Health Department.

         e.   Each rental space must have connections for sewer, potable water, and electricity.

         f.   The site must be designed to prevent standing water from irrigation or storm events in the rental space areas.

         g.   Outdoor speaker systems are prohibited.

   H.   Secondary Dwelling: The following standards apply:

      1.   The maximum habitable space for a detached secondary unit is nine hundred (900) square feet. This does not include covered outdoor space or garage.

      2.   All secondary dwellings must meet the minimum lot size, minimum structure setback, and maximum height standards.

      3.   A principal permitted dwelling (or a dwelling under construction with a valid building permit) must be present on the property.

      4.   No more than one (1) secondary unit is permitted on a property. Additional secondary dwellings are prohibited.

      5.   Either the principal dwelling or the secondary unit must be owner occupied.

      6.   Manufactured homes, mobile homes, tiny homes, and recreation vehicles are prohibited for use as a secondary dwelling. Modular homes are allowed.

   I.   Sewage Treatment Facility: Allowed use only for Spring Rock Development LLC or contracted service provider. The applicant or owner must obtain written approval for the acceptance, treatment, and disposal of septage from the state of Idaho department of environmental quality. The approval must make specific reference to the location of the facility, type of facility, the substances being treated and its sources, the methods of treatment, the methods and locations of disposal of solids, monitoring methods, and the ability of the site to support the proposed use.

(Ord. 1002,10-28-2025)