§ 7A-3. Intent and application.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the lawful construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, use, maintenance, and occupancy of limited density owner-built rural dwellings and appurtenant structures.

It is the intent of this chapter that the requirements contained herein shall apply to seasonally or permanently occupied dwellings, hunting shelters, guest cottages, private vacation homes and recreational shelters located in rural areas. The intent of this chapter shall not apply to transient vacation rentals.

Owner-built rural dwellings shall be permitted only in conformance with the allowable general plan residential density on parcels of at least twenty (20) acres in size which parcels are designated in the Sonoma County General Plan as RRD, LEA, LIA, or DA. Construction shall be limited to one (1) rural dwelling unit per legally established parcel of land.

(Ord. No. 5904, § II, 11-2-2010; Ord. No. 2875.)