(A) Agriculture uses and structures on parcels of greater than 5 acres and less than 20 acres; new feedlots on less than 40 acres – used principally for raising poultry, livestock, fruit, vegetables, or other agricultural products provided it is not used principally for residential purposes, or for the establishment of new feedlots of 50 or more animal units on parcels under 40 acres. Criteria to be used in determining the principal use of the property pursuant to this section:
(1) Necessity for a feedlot permit;
(2) Number of animal units;
(3) Use of the parcel for active farming of an additional 40 acres or more;
(4) Demonstrated need for agricultural structures;
(5) Extent of the agricultural operation.
(B) Feedlots. Conditional use permits required by the Carver County Feedlot Management Ordinance shall be considered under this provision. Notwithstanding any other section of the zoning code, permits issued under the provisions of this section shall be subject to review on a five-year basis. The Board is not prohibited from specifying a more frequent review schedule as part of the permit. The permit shall incorporate the provisions of the certificate of compliance or feedlot permit. The conditions of these permits shall constitute the minimum standards for the conditional use permit.
(Am. Ord. 58-2007, passed 3-27-07; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)