(A) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an AG-1 district, agricultural district (Map Designation “Ag-1”):
(1) Roadside produce stand;
(2) Commercial greenhouse;
(3) Farm/crops; including but not necessarily limited to the planting of corn, soybeans and wheat;
(4) Landscape contractor defined as a person, partnership, or corporation involved in the business of growing, storing, planting, installing, and otherwise caring for live-trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.;
(5) Plant nursery;
(6) Private stable defined as a structure which is located on a lot on which a dwelling is located, and which is designed, arranged, used, or intended to be used for housing horses for the private use of occupants of the dwelling, but in no event for remuneration, hire, or sale;
(7) Single-family dwelling;
(8) Public water wells, water stations, filtration plants, reservoirs, and storage tanks.
(B) Permitted exceptions. The following are permitted as permanent special exceptions under I.C. 36-7-4-918.2 which when authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals in the Map Designation “Ag-1”:
(1) Small kennel defined as a structure which is located on a lot on which a dwelling is located, and which is designed, arranged, used, or intended to be used for housing dogs for the private use of occupants of the dwelling, but in no event for remuneration, hire, or sale.
(2) Large kennel defined as any lot or premises on which there are located 26 to 50 runs, cages, pens, and/or animal housing units for dogs or other small animals that are commonly kept as household pets, which are at least three months old, where the primary use of the facility is to breed and/or board the animals, whether on a temporary or long-term basis. All animals must be licensed in accordance with county regulations.
(3) Unlimited kennel defined as any lot or premises on which there are located more than 50 runs, cages, pens, and/or animal housing units for dogs or other small animals that are commonly kept as household pets, which are at least three months old, where the primary use of the facility is to breed and/or board the animals, whether on a temporary or long-term basis. All animals must be licensed in accordance with county regulations.
(4) Veterinary animal hospital.
(5) Hay, grain, feed store.
(6) Publicly owned park or recreational facility.
(7) Mineral extraction defined as activities including mining or quarrying, and the removal of earth materials.
(8) Grain warehouse/storage.
(9) Farm product processing (limited to organic crops).
(10) Fairgrounds.
(11) Outdoor recreational facility.
(12) Bed and breakfast.
(13) Day care center.
(14) Minor residential subdivision defined as a subdivision of a tract into less than four parcels or lots.
(15) Customary home occupation defined as an occupation or business activity carried on within a legally established dwelling unit by a resident of the dwelling, where the occupation or business activity:
(a) Is clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use;
(b) Does not alter the interior or exterior residential character of the dwelling unit;
(c) Is carried on within the principal building and only by members of the family occupying the premises; and
(d) Does not include any outdoor storage or activities other than receipt or delivery associated with the business activity.
(16) Major residential subdivision defined as a subdivision of a tract into four or more parcels or lots.
(17) Bait sales.
(18) Farm and garden supply.
(19) Farm implements and equipment sales.
(20) Studio business.
(21) Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping service.
(22) Cemetery.
(23) Composting facility.
(24) Resource recovery facility meaning a solid waste processing facility designed and operated for the express purpose of processing solid waste into commercially valuable materials or energy.
(25) Telephone exchange or public utility station.
(26) Wireless communication facility.
(27) Off-premise signs.
(C) Accessory uses.
(1) Accessory uses and structures are permitted within the “AG” agricultural district in conjunction with a principal use or structure provided such uses are:
(a) On the same lot as the principal use or structure;
(b) Customarily incidental to and subordinate of the principal use or structure; and
(c) Not injurious to the character of the district.
(2) Specific accessory uses and structures are permitted in the District are as follows:
(a) The accessory processing, including packaging, treating and storage of products produced on the premises.
(b) One single-family farm house.
(c) Accessory agricultural structures.
(d) Home occupations.
(D) Area and height regulations for permitted uses.
(1) Minimum lot size: 50,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum dwelling unit size: 2,000 square feet (single story).
(3) Minimum lot width: 160 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage: 20% (includes all impervious area).
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal: 40 feet.
(b) Accessory: 60 feet.
(6) Minimum front yard setbacks: (principal and accessory)
(a) Abutting a rural minor arterial: 50 feet.
(b) Abutting an urban minor arterial: 50 feet.
(c) Abutting a major collector: 40 feet.
(d) Abutting a minor collector: 40 feet.
(e) Abutting a local street: 30 feet.
(7) Minimum side yard setbacks: (principal and accessory)
(a) One side: 30 feet.
(8) Minimum rear yard setback: (principal and accessory)
(a) Principal and accessory: 30 feet.
(E) Other development controls.
(1) Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with § 155.087.
(2) The use and placement of signs shall be subject to the regulations set forth in §§ 155.065 through 155.082 and Appendix 1 to this chapter.
(4) Buffering between uses and/or districts other than agriculture and this district are subject to the regulations set forth in Chapter 153.
(Ord. 2014-17, passed 12-1-14)