84 High St East Hampton, CT 06424-1542

R-4 Zone - Rural Residential A. Purpose The purpose of this zone is to provide primarily for single and two family residential uses in those areas of the Town which are expected to rely upon site septic disposal and individual wells for water supply. These areas are considered key to the maintenance of the low density development that defines much of the Town's historical and social identity. B. As-of-Right Uses Permitted with Zoning Permit Only The following uses are permitted in the R-4 Zone as of right: 1. Detached single family dwellings 2. Dwellings for two families in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.6 3. Accessory uses and buildings incidental and subordinate to a permitted residential use (Accessory buildings shall comply with Section 8.3.I) 4. Keeping of domestic livestock in accordance with Section 8.4.C 5. Parking in accordance with Section 7.1 6. Signs in accordance with Section 7.2 7. Agricultural uses as defined in Section 8.4.C 8. Temporary Health Care Structure in accordance with Section 4.6.D and P ublic Act 17-155. 9. Home Occupations in accordance with Section 8.4.O 10. Home Based Businesses in accordance with Section 8.4.P 11. Family and Group Child Care Homes (w/in residence) C. As-of-Right Uses Permitted with Site Plan Review The following uses are permitted in the R-4 Zone following site plan review as described in Section 9.1: 1. Buildings used for the storing, processing and manufacture of site grown agricultural products and livestock as an accessory use of a farm. 2. Buildings used for the storage of farm equipment and motor vehicles, when such equipment and vehicles are used in connection with the operation of such farm. D. Specially Permitted Uses The following are Special ly Permitted uses, permitted in the R -4 Zone only when specifically approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.2: 1. Uses providing essential community services including, but not limited to the following: a. Fire or Police stations or other Municipal buildings b. Public Utility buildings, structures or utility substations c. Public and Parochial schools d. Parks, playgrounds or public recreation areas e. Libraries, churches, museums or auditoriums f. Cemeteries and their extensions g. Hospitals 2. Roadside stands for the seasonal sale of farm produce and products grown or produced on the parcel on which they stand. Such stands shall be located no closer than fifty (50') feet from any street or lot line. 3. Commercial recreation as defined and described in Section 8.4.F 4.