The residential zoning district E-1 is hereby established to further the use of lands optimally suited to neither prime agricultural nor high density urban uses because of location, topography, soil characteristics, wetness, vegetation, or other natural or man induced factors and where portions of the land may be kept open to protect and conserve hilly areas, wetlands, prairies, wooded regions and other unique areas for the public benefit and perpetuation of the diversity of natural ecosystems.
(A) To provide lands for large lot single-family residential uses which are the optimum use to topography, soils, natural characteristics, manmade features, and/or location and existing uses.
(B) To provide the opportunity to keep horses, or other large animals, and the right to practice in a limited manner agriculture, floriculture, horticulture, cultivation of field or garden crops, and similar related activities, but within the limits of smaller lots. (Ord. 620, 12-18-2006)