(A) Purpose and intent. This district is designed to encompass agricultural areas into which urban development could logically expand as the need arises. This district generally surrounds residential development. Public water and sewerage facilities, police and fire protection, and other community services necessary to accommodate urban development already exist in the district or can be economically extended as development occurs.
(1996 Code, § 176-25)
(B) Uses.
(1) Principal permitted uses. Principal permitted uses shall be as follows:
(a) Single-family detached dwelling;
(b) Agriculture, general farming, greenhouses and forestry;
(c) Place of worship; and
(d) Mobile homes.
(2) Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) Private garages and parking areas;
(b) Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for use of the residents;
(c) Customary home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this chapter; and
(d) Accessory structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
(a) Community education;
(b) Public park or playground; and
(c) Utility facilities necessary for public services.
(4) Prohibited uses. Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use or conditional use is prohibited in the A District.
(1996 Code, § 176-26)
(C) Bulk regulations. These bulk regulations apply to buildings or other structures located on any lot, deluding all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in the A District.
(1) Minimum required lot area. Within the A District, the minimum required lot area for permitted uses shall be one acre.
(2) Maximum lot coverage. Within the A District, there is no maximum lot coverage requirement.
(3) Maximum height. The maximum height of a front wall or other portion of a building or other structure shall be 35 feet above the curb level. However, this limitation shall not apply to: belfries; spires; flagpoles; or antennas.
(1996 Code, § 176-27)
(D) Yard requirements. These basic yard regulations apply to all lots located within the A District.
(1) Front yards shall not be less than 50 feet. On corner lots, there should be a front yard on each street.
(2) Side yards shall not be less than 50 feet on each side and a total of 100 feet.
(3) Rear yards shall not be less than 50 feet.
(1996 Code, § 176-28)
(E) Sign regulations. In the A District signs shall be permitted as follows:
(1) Realty signs, only to advertise the sale or rent of the premises upon which erected. The maximum size shall be four square feet;
(2) Civic signs: the maximum size shall be eight square feet; and
(3) Residential signs: the maximum size shall be two square feet.
(1996 Code, § 176-29)