(A) Intent. The intent of the “A” Agricultural District is to protect agricultural land and uses from incompatible land uses and to prevent premature urban development of certain lands which eventually may be appropriate for urban uses, until the installation of drainage works, streets, utilities and community facilities and until objective projections of appropriate land uses are possible.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the “A” Agricultural District:
(1) Any form of agriculture activity and related farm buildings, but excluding feed lots and sales or auction barns;
(2) Site-built single-family dwellings;
(3) Modular homes;
(4) Type I manufactured homes;
(5) Public parks and recreation areas; and
(6) On-premises sign.
(C) Permitted accessory uses. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted in the “A” Agricultural District:
(1) Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to permitted uses and structures when established within the space limits of this district; and
(2) Roadside stands for sales of agricultural products grown or produced on the premises.
(D) Conditional uses. The following uses may be permitted, as a conditional use in the “A” Agricultural District by the Board of Adjustment subject to such requirements as the Board deems necessary to protect adjacent property, prevent objectionable or offensive conditions and promote the health, safety and general welfare:
(1) Airports;
(2) Commercial or private recreation areas such as golf courses, campgrounds, drive in theaters, riding stables, race tracks, swimming pools and the like;
(3) Private clubs;
(4) Stables and kennels with outside runs;
(5) Type II manufactured home;
(6) Type I manufactured home without permanent foundation;
(7) Public buildings or facilities erected or established and operated by any governmental agency;
(8) Telecommunication facilities;
(9) Home occupations;
(10) Utility substations;
(11) Commercial nurseries and greenhouses;
(12) Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals;
(13) Cemeteries;
(14) Horticulture services;
(15) Railroad and public utilities facilities;
(16) Kennel;
(17) Extraction of sand, gravel, minerals and petroleum or natural gas; and
(18) Religious institutions.
(E) Prohibited uses. All uses and structures not specifically permitted or not permitted by conditional use shall be prohibited in the “A” Agricultural District.
(F) Area/construction regulations. Minimum lot area, maximum building height, maximum lot coverage and minimum yard requirements shall be regulated in accordance with the following tables.
Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width | Maximum Height | |
Single-family residential | 43,560 sq. ft. | 150' | 35' |
Other conditional uses | To be determined by the Board of Adjustment | ||
Principal building associated with a tower or steeple | To be determined by the Board of Adjustment | 45' | |
Towers or steeples | 75' | ||
Minimum Front Yard | Minimum Rear Yard | Minimum Side Yard | |
Conditional uses | To be determined by the Board of Adjustment | ||
Permitted uses | 75' | 50' | 30' |
(Ord. passed 7-7-2014)