(A) Purpose. This district is established to provide suitable areas for lower density single family residential land uses and harmonious agricultural activities and structures which are in keeping with a more rural character of the area.
(B) Permitted uses. In the AG Zoning District, the following uses are permitted:
(1) Single family residential dwellings;
(2) Agricultural activities including raising crops, vineyards, horse stables, orchards, commercial production of vegetables, and greenhouses;
(3) Animal and livestock raising including cows, goats, pigs, sheep or similar animals;
(4) Dairying;
(5) Golf courses;
(6) Schools;
(7) Nurseries, including the sale of plant materials;
(8) Cemeteries;
(9) Public recreation facilities;
(11) Accessory uses such as private garages, swimming pools (see § 152.010(C)(7)), and accessory structures such as storage sheds and barns subject to division (D)(10) of this section for lots of less than one acre; and
(12) Any other use deemed to be similar in accordance with § 152.085.
(C) Conditional uses. The following uses may be approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with § 152.086:
(2) Commercial grain storage;
(3) Slaughter houses and meat processing;
(4) Wineries;
(5) Farm markets and road-side stands;
(6) Nurseries, including the sale of plants;
(7) Churches; and
(8) Accessory uses and structures on an individual lot without a principal use or structure.
(D) Area regulations.
(1) Minimum lot area. One acre (43,560 square feet) for a single family dwelling.
(2) Minimum lot width at minimum building setback line. 150 feet.
(3) Minimum front yard depth. 75 feet from the edge of the street right-of-way (see § 152.010(C) for additional yard requirements).
(4) Minimum rear yard depth. 75 feet (see § 152.010(C) for additional yard and buffering requirements).
(5) Minimum side yard width of each side yard. 25 feet (see § 152.010(C) for additional yard and buffering requirements).
(6) Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit. A dwelling unit shall have not less than 960 square feet of gross floor area measured at the foundation. The minimum width of any one story dwelling unit shall be 27.5 feet and the minimum width of any two story dwelling unit shall be 24 feet.
(7) Height regulations. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height from average finish grade of yard to the highest portion of the structure, except for accessory structures including but not limited to radio towers, antennas, flag poles and chimneys. A more restrictive height limitation may be required if a property is located within the Environmental Protection Overlay District.
(8) Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with § 152.048 of this chapter.
(9) Signs. Signs advertising or displaying the name and activities of services of any non- residential use permitted herein shall not exceed 12 square feet in total sign area. Such signs shall be made of wood and shall be affixed to the principal structure in a place other than on the roof. Sign regulations pertaining to home occupations or bed and breakfast establishments are specified in §§ 152.014 and 152.015.
(10) Accessory structures. Accessory structures on parcels of land containing less than one acre shall not exceed 35 feet in height. No plumbing will be permitted to be installed in accessory structures except for utility tubs/sinks and floor drains approved by the Erie County General Health District. No toilets, lavatory sinks, bathtubs, showers, kitchen sinks, or laundry rooms will be permitted to be installed in accessory structures. No living areas will be permitted in any accessory structure.
(Ord. 1993-0-2, passed 3-13-93; Am. Ord. 1994-O-17, passed 7-14-94; Am. Ord. 1995-O-6, passed 2-18-95; Am. Ord. 1996-O-2, passed 3-9-96; Am. Ord. 2000-O-56, passed 10-12-00; Am. Ord. 2001-O-59, passed 11-8-01; Am. Ord. 2003-O-20, passed 11-8-03)