The purpose of the A (Agricultural) Zone is to set aside land to properly guide growth of the fringe areas of the community deemed to be important for preservation at rural standards.
(A) Uses Allowed:
Accessory uses as regulated in subsection 3-1-3(F) of this chapter.
Agriculture, to include agricultural buildings.
Golf course.
"Home occupations", as defined in section 3-5-5 of this title.
Single-family dwelling as regulated in the R-1 (Residential).
(B) Uses Not Allowed:
Commercial livestock operations or CAFOs.
(C) A Zone Specifications:
1. A-1 Parcels:
a. A-1 parcels with one acre or more (43,560 square feet or more) along with residential structures located thereon and as listed in R-1 (Residential) and/or R-2 (Residential), shall be allowed; homes, garages, sheds, outbuildings, personal shops with land use for crops, livestock as delineated below, small animals as specified below, and poultry for personal use.
(1) Livestock shall be limited to not more than two (2) animal units (au) per acre, and waste handling can properly be maintained.
A. Livestock is to be defined for this section as equine (horse), bovine (cattle), porcine (swine), ovine (sheep), caprine (goats) and other animals as determined by City Council pursuant to a conditional use permit. However; livestock or small animals which are being raised as part of a documented FFA or 4-H program may be allowed so long as the participant notifies the City at least one month in advance of obtaining said livestock and receives approval therefore. Once the participation has finished relative to that animal, this exception shall no longer be applicable. Porcine, shall only be allowed in A-1 zoned areas so long as they meet the mandates as set forth and are approved by the City Council. Any swine on the property shall be kept clean and at least fifty feet (50') from property boundary to avoid nuisance odor.
B. Small animals to be defined as poultry, rabbits and others as determined by City Council and shall be confined to the property in a number not to exceed five (5). No roosters shall be allowed in the City of Grace.
C. Dogs and cats will be allowed as per existing City ordinance.
2. A-2 Parcels:
a. A-2 parcels with one-half (1/2) acre to .99 acre (21,780 square feet to 43,560 square feet) along with residential structures located thereon and as listed in R-1 (Residential) and/or R-2 (Residential), shall be allowed; homes, garages, sheds, outbuildings, personal shops with land use for crops, livestock as delineated below, small animals as specified below, and poultry for personal use.
(1) Livestock shall be limited to not more than two (2) animal units (au) per acre, and waste handling can properly be maintained.
A. Livestock is to be defined as equine (horse), bovine (cattle), ovine (sheep), caprine (goats) and other animals as determined by City Council pursuant to a conditional use permit. However; livestock, including porcine (swine) or small animals which are being raised as part of a documented FFA or 4-H program may be allowed so long as the participant notifies the City at least one month in advance of obtaining said livestock and receives approval therefore. Once the participation has finished relative to that animal, this exception shall no longer be applicable. Any swine on the property shall be kept clean and at least fifty feet (50') from property boundary to avoid nuisance odor.
B. Small animals to be defined as poultry, rabbits and others as determined by City Council and shall be confined to the property in a number not to exceed five (5). No roosters shall be allowed in the City of Grace.
C. Dogs and cats will be allowed as per existing City ordinance.
3. A-3 Parcels:
a. A-3 parcels with less than one-half (1/2) acre (21,779 square feet and less) along with residential structures located thereon and as listed in R-1 (Residential) and/or R-2 (Residential) shall be allowed; homes, garages, sheds, outbuildings personal shops with land use for crops, one au of livestock, small animals and poultry for personal use.
(1) Livestock shall be limited to not more than one animal unit (au) per acre, and waste handling can properly be maintained.
A. Livestock is to be defined as equine (horse), bovine (cattle), ovine (sheep), caprine (goats) and other animals as determined by City Council pursuant to a conditional use permit. However; livestock, including porcine (swine) or small animals which are being raised as part of a documented FFA or 4-H program may be allowed so long as the participant notifies the City at least one month in advance of obtaining said livestock and receives approval therefore. Once the participation has finished relative to that animal, this exception shall no longer be applicable. Any swine on the property shall be kept clean and at least fifty feet (50') from property boundary to avoid nuisance odor.
B. Small animals to be defined as poultry, rabbits and others as determined by City Council and shall be confined to the property in a number not to exceed five (5). No roosters shall be allowed in the City of Grace.
C. Dogs and cats will be allowed as per existing City ordinance.
(D) Conditional Uses Permitted: The Planning Commission may, after proper notice and public hearing as prescribed in section 3-3-2 of this title, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The commission shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.
Additional livestock animal units or small animals may be granted so long as it does not pose a potential nuisance to neighbors and upon a request being made via a conditional use permit.
Broadcasting tower for radio, television or cell phone.
Commercial kennel, animal hospital.
Commercial livestock operations as defined in section 3-5-5 of this title.
Private amusement park, ballpark, racetrack, or similar uses.
Public building, school, hospital or church.
Public utility installation.
Recreational vehicle parks.
(E) Height Regulations: Any building or structure or portion thereof hereafter erected shall not exceed thirty six feet (36') in height unless a greater height is approved by conditional use permit.
(F) Setback Requirements:
1. Front Yard/Lot: No building or structure shall be erected closer than twenty feet (20') from right-of-way line of the street.
2. Side Yard/Lot: Adjacent to the street which intersects the street upon which the building fronts, setback shall run twenty feet (20') along each street, upon which the building fronts for a distance of forty feet (40') either direction of the corner. Side yard on corner lots shall then be required a minimum of five feet (5').
3. Rear Yard/Lot: There shall be a rear yard/lot having a depth of not less than ten feet (10').
4. Yard/Lot Setbacks: R-1 (Residential) and R-2 (Residential) house to be set back twenty feet (20') from property line. Porch or deck a maximum of ten feet (10') from property line. Ten feet (10') maximum from the right-of-way of the property line. (Ord. 2018-4, 11-7-2018)
(G) Area Requirements: The minimum lot area shall be one acre.
(H) Accessory Uses: Accessory uses are permitted. (Ord. 207, 3-17-1987; amd. Ord. 2018-4, 11-7-2018)
(I) Off Street Parking Requirements:
1. For each single-family residence, two (2) spaces as defined in section 3-5-5 of this title, sufficient in size for a garage or carport.
2. For other uses in the Agricultural Zone, refer to subsection 3-2-1(G) of this title. (Ord. 2018-4, 11-7-2018)