(A) District summary. The "A" Agriculture zoning district is intended to provide locations for agricultural operations and related land uses. This district is further intended to reduce conflicts between residential and agricultural uses, preserve the viability of agricultural operations, and limit development in areas with minimal infrastructure. Single-family dwellings are permitted in the "A" district except that major residential subdivisions are not permitted.
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).
(b) Crop processing and storage (materials produced onsite).
(c) Crop production.
(d) Farm (confined feeding).
(e) Grazing & pasture land.
(f) Livestock raising and breeding.
(g) Nursery.
(h) Winery.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).
(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.
(b) Water tower.
(5) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Animal shelter.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Fairgrounds.
(d) Library.
(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(6) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds.
(7) Industrial uses.
(a) Agricultural products terminal.
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Agricultural uses.
(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.
(b) Farm co-op facility.
(c) Farm equipment sales and service.
(d) Farmer's market (for sale of products grown off-site).
(e) Fertilizer sales, distribution, and storage.
(f) Livestock auction/sales facility.
(g) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.
(3) Residential uses.
(a) Bed and breakfast facility.
(b) Boarding house.
(c) Child care home.
(d) Group home.
(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(g) Retirement facility.
(4) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment plant.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(5) Park uses.
(a) Campground/RV park.
(6) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Airstrip (private).
(b) Church or other place of worship.
(c) Government facility (non-office).
(d) Government office.
(e) Heliport.
(f) Hospital/medical center.
(g) Penal or correctional institution.
(h) School (P-12).
(7) Commercial uses.
(a) Greenhouse (commercial).
(b) Health spa.
(c) Home occupation.
(d) Kennel.
(e) Retreat center.
(f) Riding stables.
(g) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.
(h) Shooting range (outdoor).
(i) Truck stop/travel center.
(j) Veterinary office/animal clinic.
(8) Industrial uses.
(a) Mineral extraction and processing.
(b) Power generation facility (commercial).
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: 43,000 square feet.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 25%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 ft.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 ft.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 ft.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 1,200 square feet.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.
(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.
Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter.)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.