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<h3>3.2.2. Rural-1 (R-1) - Intent</h3> <ul> <li>Desired Future Character: Development, use, and conservation in the R-1 zone should protect wildlife habitat, habitat connections, and scenery, and preserve the historic western character of the community by supporting the continuation of agriculture. Development and use that result in better conservation of wildlife habitat, scenery, and agriculture than can be achieved by single-family development of 35 acre parcels is encouraged.</li> <li>Existing Character: The R-1 zone generally consists of large holdings outside of complete neighborhoods where the opportunity exists for use of property in sites that are greater than 70 acres even if property rights allow use of the property as multiple smaller sites.</li> <li>Comprehensive Plan: The R-1 zone is based primarily on the vision for preservation subareas identified in the Illustration of Our Vision chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.</li> </ul>
This section describes the intent and character of the Rural-1 (R-1) zone, including its desired future character, existing character, and its alignment with the comprehensive plan.