(A) Intent. To conditionally permit the cultivation of seasonal or annual crops and allow for the orderly regulations of activities associated with such cultivation. This section does not permit dairying, animal husbandry, slaughtering, or processing of livestock or animal matter.
(B) Permitted use. Cultivation of seasonal or annual crops is conditionally permitted on parcels larger than five acres in all zoning districts. A conditional use permit is required prior to the commencement of cultivation of seasonal or annual crops. All cultivation of seasonal or annual crops must comply with the development standards set forth in this section as well as any conditions required by the conditional use permit.
(C) Development standards. All cultivation of seasonal or annual crops must comply with the following standards.
1. Cultivation is only permitted on lots larger than five acres.
2. Only annual or seasonal crops may be planted. Perennial crops are prohibited.
3. The property has adequate water supply available to support the proposed activity.
4. Aerial spraying of pesticides or herbicides is prohibited. Additional limitations on the use of chemicals may be imposed in the conditional use permit.
(D) Exemptions. None.
(Ord. 602, passed 3-19-2013)