1127.01 AGRICULTURE DISTRICT (AG).

   (a)   Purpose.

          Encourage and protect the agricultural use of land, typically found along the edge of the city limits, until an orderly transition to urban development may be accomplished.

          Discourage the development of inappropriate uses in rural areas.

          Promote the efficiency of public expenditures for infrastructure and services.

   (b)   Target Areas.

   (c)   Permitted, Special Exception and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.02 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

   (d)   Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Agriculture
Minimum Lot Size (Acres)	2
Maximum Density (utilize net acres)	1 dwelling unit per 2 acres
Minimum Frontage (feet)	200 35 (Arterial)
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	25 (All other Road)
Maximum Front Setback (Feet)	N/A
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	10
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	40
Maximum Height (Feet)	35
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	35
Projection into required setback Cornices, canopies, eaves (roof overhang), fireplaces-chimneys, bay window, porch, stoop, or other similar architectural features may project into a required setback up to two feet.
Exemptions from required side and rear setbacks Swimming pools, tennis courts, clotheslines, barbeque pits, playground equipment, portable or permanent dog run, house or kennel and similar structures customary and ancillary to the primary residential use of the property may be placed in a required minimum side or rear setback, but in no case shall such uses be closer than ten (10) feet from a side or rear lot line.

   (e)   Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

 

   (f)   General Development Regulations.

 

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than (ten) 10 feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02 .
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in any required minimum setback provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Parking must be provided in accordance with Chapter 1143 . Parking is prohibited on lawns or other unpaved areas.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Chapter 1145 , may be located within a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)