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The Rural Estate District is established within the City of Galion for the following purposes:
(a) To provide areas for low density single family residential environments reflecting a rural lifestyle, and not normally served by public water and/or sewer.
(b) To promote the continuance of agriculture and farm-based uses.
(c) To physically conserve such areas as needed for future more intensive development.
This zoning district is intended to provide for development at low residential densities and is a "holding zone" until more intensive development opportunities present themselves to individuals or groups of property owners.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
(a) Agricultural uses as defined in Chapter 1103, along with customary agricultural buildings and structures incidental to the carrying out of the principal agricultural activity, and/or no more than one single-family detached dwelling.
(b) One-family detached nonfarm dwellings.
(c) Public parks and nature preserves.
(d) Projects specifically designed for watershed protection, conservation of water or soils for flood control.
(e) Greenhouses and nurseries, including tree farms and woodlots.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
(a) Accessory buildings or structures customarily associated with single-family residential use, including detached garages or carports, tool or garden sheds, playhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools and/or similar facilities for primary use by occupants of the principal use of the property on which the facility is located, subject to the requirements of this Ordinance.
(c) Temporary seasonal roadside stands offering for sale primarily agricultural products grown on the premises
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
(a) Kennels and similar facilities for boarding of animals, provided adequate measures will be employed to minimize any adverse impacts on adjoining properties.
(b) Golf courses, provided a Site Plan showing the location of all use areas and facilities is submitted and approved pursuant to Section 1127.02(g) of this Ordinance.
(c) Churches, provided a Site Plan showing all facilities is submitted and approved pursuant to Section 1127.02(g) of this Ordinance.
(d) Bed and Breakfast establishments, provided the facility is owned and operated by the resident of the property, and subject to the following:
(1) Structures shall maintain the appearance of a single-family residence and be compatible with surrounding residences, in size and scale.
(2) Off-street parking shall be provided for all guests in specially designated improved areas.
(3) Exterior signage shall be limited to a single sign identifying the establishment, not more than twelve (12) square feet in size. No signs shall be internally illuminated and all lighting shall be arranged so as not to shine on adjacent properties.
(4) Accommodations shall be limited to three (3) guest rooms.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
(a) Minimum Lot Area. For property that is not served by central public water and sewer facilities, a minimum lot area for permitted and conditional uses shall be not less than five (5) acres, or such size as determined by the Health Department having jurisdiction, whichever is larger.
(b) Minimum Lot Width. For property that is not served by central public water and sewer facilities, a minimum lot width shall be not less than 250 feet. In addition, all lots less than ten (10) acres in size shall have a depth: width ratio of not higher than 3:1.
(c) Minimum Front Yard Depth. All structures shall be located not less than 100 feet from the center line of any roadway.
(d) Minimum Side Yard Width. Twenty (20) feet.
(e) Minimum Rear Yard Depth. Fifty (50) feet.
(f) Maximum Building Height. Forty-five (45) feet for buildings. Silos, windmills, or other structures listed as permitted, accessory or conditional uses may exceed this height provided such structures maintain a distance equal to their height to any adjacent property.
(g) Development Standards for Property with Services. For single family residential uses that are served by public water and wastewater facilities, the minimum lot area, lot width, front yard depth, side yard width rear yard depth and maximum building size shall be as specified in the R-1A District.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)