The regulations set forth in this section, or elsewhere in this ordinance as applicable, shall apply in the A-R Agricultural Reserve District. (ORD. 06-06)
1. Statement of Intent. The A-R District is intended to provide for the protection and preservation of agricultural land until such time as urban services are available to the area and the land is ready for development. This district recognizes the need to establish controls over certain existing agricultural areas in order to prevent the establishment of scattered small-lot subdivisions that the City is unable to provide urban services to or are not expected to be developed into urban uses in the immediate future. (ORD. 06-06)
2. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the A-R District.
A. Agriculture and the usual agricultural buildings and structures, but not including commercial livestock feed lots, livestock confinement operations, and poultry farms.
B. Specialty farming, including truck farming, tree farms, orchards, vineyards and aquaculture.
C. Single-family detached dwelling.
D. Nurseries, greenhouses, and truck gardens provided no retail sales takes place on the premises except as herein permitted.
E. Horse riding, training, husbandry and associated stables, facilities and grounds.
F. Kennels for the raising, breeding, and boarding of dogs or other small animals, providing that all buildings, including exercise runways, be at least two hundred (200) feet from all property lines.
3. Permitted Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses may exist as part of or in accessory to the permitted use:
A. Private garages or carports used in conjunction with a dwelling, provided only one detached garage is permitted.
B. Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Temporary roadside stand for the display and sale of agricultural products produced on the property with the condition that an area for parking is provided off the public street.
E. Indoor and outdoor storage of equipment, vehicles, or materials associated with a business or the employment of the owner or lessee of the site of the principal permitted use but not associated with the principal permitted use. The indoor storage area shall be limited to an area not greater than one (1) percent of the lot area up to a maximum of 12,500 square feet and the outdoor storage area shall also be limited to an area not greater than one (1) percent of the lot area up to a maximum of 12,500 square feet.
F. Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.
G. One accessory dwelling unit.
(Ord. 21-05 - Dec. 21 Supp.)
H. Building Mounted Solar Energy Systems
(Ord. 21-07 - Dec. 21 Supp.)
4. Special Uses. The following uses may be permitted in the A-R District subject to approval of a special use permit by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with Chapter 175J after notice and public hearing.
A. One accessory living quarter.
B. Cemeteries, including mausoleums and crematoriums which are part of the cemetery.
C. Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship.
D. Public and parochial schools (elementary and secondary), colleges, and universities.
E. Recreation areas and centers, including country clubs, swimming pools, golf courses, golf driving ranges but not including race tracks, miniature golf courses, drive-in theaters, and similar commercial uses.
F. Publicly owned parks, playgrounds, golf courses, and recreation areas.
G. The display and sale of products associated with and supportive of the principal permitted use of an orchard or vineyard, including accessory buildings and facilities.
5. Height Regulations. No building shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height, unless a greater height is permitted for a special use. There shall be no height restriction for grain bins and silos as part of an existing agricultural, farm enterprise.
6. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the A-R, Agricultural Reserve District:
Use | Lot Area | Lot Width | Front Yard Setback | Side Yard Setback, Least Width on Any One Side | Sum of Both Side Yard Setbacks | Rear Yard Depths |
All Uses* | 30 acres | 660 feet | 75 feet | 50 feet | 100 feet | 75 feet |
* Minimum principal building separation shall be 20 feet. All accessory structures shall comply with the principal building setbacks | ||||||
7. Open Space and Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 175D.
8. Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Chapter 175E.
9. Buffer Requirements. See Chapter 175F.
10. Architectural Standards. See Chapter 175G.
11. Sign Regulations. See Chapter 175H.
12. Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 175I.