(A) General. The C Conservation District consists of areas within which natural topography creates practical difficulty for compact urban development. Site location for buildings may be difficult on small tracts, adequate and safe traffic circulation systems are problematic, engineering of utility systems and storm water drainage entails special circumstances and difficulties, and erosion can become a significant consideration. This can result in disproportionate or burdensome expenditures of public funds for the provisions of necessary supporting roads and public facilities. It is the intent and purpose of this district to provide for appropriate densities to preserve and enhance the natural conditions of such areas and to reduce the disproportionate cost of public facilities, by providing for appropriate uses and density patterns.
(B) Conditions of use.
(1) Lot size. Every one-family detached dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than three acres and a width at the established building line of not less than 200 feet. A permitted nonresidential principal use of a building, other than a public service use, shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than three acres.
(2) Yard areas. No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement.
(3) Front yard. A front yard of not less than 50 feet shall be provided.
(4) Side yard. A side yard on each side of the zoning lot of not less than 25 feet, except where a side yard adjoins a street the minimum width of the yard shall be increased to 50 feet.
(5) Rear yard. A rear yard of not less than 75 feet shall be provided.
(6) Lot coverage. Not more than 15% of the area of the zoning lot may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
(7) Maximum floor area ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.3.
(8) Dwelling standards. Single-family dwellings shall have a total floor area of not less than 620 square feet for each dwelling unit, measured from the outside walls, including utility rooms but excluding all other areas not used for living or sleeping purposes.
(9) Additional requirements. The applicant should refer to the following sections for additional regulations:
(C) Permitted uses.
(1) (a) Fishing lakes, including fee fishing, or clubs provided that no building, parking lot, or other intense use activity is located nearer than 250 feet to any dwelling on another zoning lot.
(b) Should a pond be located within 250 feet of any dwelling on another zoning lot a variance shall be required. In addition, the pond shall meet requirements for the construction of retention basins as per the county stormwater ordinance, including but not limited to, review and approval by a licensed professional engineer.
(2) Living quarters for persons employed in agricultural or related activities that are conducted on the premises.
(3) Greenhouses, wholesale and retail.
(4) Public service uses including filtration plants, pump stations, water reservoirs, police and fire stations or other governmental uses of the county.
(5) Railroad rights-of-way and trackage, but not including classification yards, terminal facilities or maintenance facilities.
(6) Single-family dwellings, frame construction only.
(7) Temporary produce stands for the sale of agricultural produce raised on the premises, provided that adequate off-street parking is available and that traffic congestion or hazard would not be created in conjunction with the location or access thereto.
(8) Major utility transmission facilities.
(9) Modular building unit to be used as a permanent residence, provided it meets the requirements of the county building code for placement in the county. These are to be only modular homes that have received prior approval of the Building and Zoning Committee and are on file in the office of the Building Department.
(10) T.V. disks.
(11) Telecommunication facility not to exceed 200 feet in height. (Subject to the requirements of § 93.099)
(12) All land used for agricultural purposes that includes the growing of farm crops, truck garden crops, animal and poultry husbandry, apiculture, nurseries, tree farms, sod farms, pasturage, viticulture, and wholesale greenhouses when such agricultural purposes constitute the principal activity on the land. Permitted only on non-urban tracts of land five acres or greater in size.
(1) Animal feed, storage, preparation, grinding and mixing - wholesale and retail.
(2) Blacksmith or welding shop.
(3) Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums in conjunction therewith.
(4) Churches, rectories and parish houses (see § 93.077).
(5) Explosives of any kind.
(6) Fertilizer sales and storage.
(7) Golf courses, regulation size, but not including “par 3" golf courses; commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided that no club house or accessory building shall be located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on another lot.
(8) Gun clubs, with or without indoor or outdoor ranges, if located not nearer than 1,000 feet to any residence other than that of the owner or lessee of the site. This includes facilities offering and providing conceal and carry lessons and firearms safety classes.
(9) Kennels, pet grooming, and pet training.
(10) Mining, loading and hauling of sand, gravel, topsoil or other aggregate or minerals, including equipment, building or structures for screening, crushing, mixing, washing or storage provided that:
(a) No open pit or shaft is less than 500 feet from an existing residence or Residence District established by this zoning code; and
(b) All buildings or structure used for screening, crushing, washing, mixing, or storage are located not less than 1,000 feet from an existing residence or any Residence district established by this zoning code.
(11) Mobile homes in compliance with § 93.101.
(12) Overnight campgrounds.
(13) Planned Unit Development, limited to the density and permitted uses of the district.
(14) Private clubs or lodges, except those the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.
(15) Private recreational areas or camps.
(16) Public service uses.
(18) Sales yards, wholesale or retail for agricultural products including, but not necessarily limited to, fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, and the like.
(19) Sanitary and natural material landfills to include any combustible or noncombustible materials.
(20) Seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation.
(21) Travel trailer parks.
(1) Boats, campers/camping trailers, and trailers. A maximum of four boats, campers/camping trailers, and trailers are permitted in the rear or side yard. On properties two acres or greater in size, an additional boat, camper/camping trailer, or trailer shall be permitted in the front yard at least 30 feet back from the front property line. Any boat, camper/camping trailer, or trailer stored in the side yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the side property line. All boats and campers/camping trailers must be unoccupied and parked in an orderly and organized fashion.
(2) Construction: Temporary construction sheds and temporary buildings for sale or rental offices or show houses for use during construction operations; provided all other regulations of the district are complied with, but in no case shall the office be continued beyond the duration of construction of the project or one year.
(3) Horse: Keeping of horses for private purposes only and not for rent or hire on a zoning lot whose principal use is intended to be a one-family dwelling provided that: At least one acre is allocated for each animal; that all buildings for housing such animals shall be subject to all requirements for accessory buildings; that these buildings are located at least 100 feet from the nearest existing principal building on an adjacent lot, or 50 feet from the nearest side lot line whichever is greater.
(4) Pets: The keeping of not more than three domesticated animals over the age of four months on the premises.
(5) Private: Tool sheds, garages or carports, tennis courts, green houses, patios, swimming pools.
(6) Servants' accommodations for professional servants, caretakers, watchmen or custodians, but not as a separate detached one-family dwelling on the same lot.
(7) Vegetable gardens.
(8) Permitted signs.
(9) Accessory structures. Accessory structures may include a kitchenette or bathroom, but shall not include a full kitchen, bedroom, or living space.
(10) Solar panels.
(11) Agricultural uses on non-urban tracts of land, where the principal use on the property is intended to be a single-family dwelling. Provided the use is operated with sound agricultural practices and does not create nuisance, not more than one livestock, including horses (kept for private purposes only, not for paid lessons, rent, or hire), cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or similar animals, is allowed per acre and not more than six fowl, including chickens, ducks, or similar animals, are allowed per acre on lots less than two acres. Not more than ten fowl, including chickens, ducks, or similar animals, are allowed per acre on land with two or more acres. When farm animals are maintained on the property, all buildings for housing these animals shall be subject to all requirements for accessory buildings in the district and must be located at least 100 feet from the nearest existing principal building on an adjacent lot or 50 feet from the nearest lot line, whichever is greater. All grazing areas must be fenced in accordance with this code. Any lawfully allowed animals, pursuant to this chapter, shall be enclosed within a pen at all times so that the animal will not become free roaming. Animals, consistent with the animal husbandry practices of the day, shall be provided shelter so as to be protected from adverse weather. Also consistent with then current animal husbandry practices, animals shall be provided with food and water. Premises upon which animals are kept, including areas of feed storage, shall be kept in a clean and healthy manner so as to not attract unwanted creatures and to not become a nuisance.
(F) Prohibited uses.
(1) Junk yards.
(2) Manufacturing.
(3) Junk and debris, outdoor storage of goods and materials.
(4) Vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and trucks that do not bear a current set of license plates; or are not in running condition; or are in such a condition that they are inoperable on public streets shall not be permitted.
(5) Railroad freight cars.
(Ord. 2014-18, passed 4-16-2014; Ord. 2020-02, passed 1-16-2020; Ord. 2024-01, passed 3-5-2024) Penalty, see § 93.999