§ 156.050 PURPOSE.

   (A)   The intent of this district is to provide for a full range of land use activities related to the agricultural industry. Such uses include crop production and livestock operations, orchards, vineyards, pastures, nurseries, farm residences, barns, sheds, grain bins and all other agriculturally related uses and structures.

   (B)   The district is not intended for businesses engaged primarily in the sale of agricultural products not produced on said property and\or by the owners or occupants of said property. This district is not intended for agri-business uses, except by special exception.

(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)

§ 156.051 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

   The following uses are permitted as of right in the “A” Agricultural District:

 

Residential Uses	Public and Semi-Public Uses	Non-Residential Uses
• Single-family dwelling; detached, when associated with an agricultural use	• Educational institution; elementary, middle and high school	• Agriculture
		• Confined feeding operation
		• Plant nursery
		• Roadside business

 

(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)

§ 156.052 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.

   The following uses are permitted as accessory uses in the “A” Agricultural District:

   (A)   Buildings or structures incidental to a permitted use;

   (B)   Home occupations, pursuant to § 156.362 of this chapter; and

   (C)   Signs, pursuant to §§ 156.400 through 156.411 of this chapter.

(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)

§ 156.053 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES.

   The following uses are permitted as special exception uses in the “A” Agricultural District:

Residential Uses	Public and Semi-Public Uses	Non-Residential Uses
• Bed and breakfast establishment	• Cemetery	• Agri-business
	• Educational institution; college or university	• Animal hospital or veterinary clinic
	• Essential services	• Commercial entertainment; outdoor
	• Public buildings and services	• Greenhouse, commercial
		• Heliport
		• Private or public parking area
		• Recreational facility, outdoor

 

(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)

§ 156.054 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

   The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the “A” Agricultural District:

Maximum building height	35 feet principal use; excluding agricultural buildings and structures
	35 feet accessory use
Maximum impervious surface coverage	20%
Minimum front yard setback	60 feet
Minimum lot area	5 acres
Minimum lot width at building line	100 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	50 feet
	14 feet accessory use
Minimum side yard setback	20 feet
	50 feet when located next to a non-agricultural district

 

(Ord. passed 9-26-2006; Ord. 6, 2014, passed 10-1-2014)