(A) Statement of intent. This district is intended to preserve areas for low intensity use such as forestry, pasture and cropland, low density residential development and outdoor recreation, and to serve as a holding zone for future higher intensity uses when infrastructure is made available.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Pasture and cropland consistent with § 151.085;
(2) Forestry consistent with § 151.086;
(3) Nurseries;
(4) Single-family housing and duplexes;
(5) State licensed residential facility or a housing with services establishment registered under M.S. Chapter 144D serving 6 or fewer persons;
(6) Licensed daycare facility serving 12 or fewer persons;
(7) Group family daycare facility licensed under Minn. Rules, Parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445, as it may be amended from time to time, to serve 14 or fewer children; and
(8) Accessory structures and uses. See § 151.115.
(C) Conditional uses. The following uses may be permitted with the approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council following the procedures outlined in §§ 151.240et seq. of this chapter:
(1) Offices of veterinary and animal clinics, kennels, and public animal shelters;
(2) Essential service utility structure and facilities;
(3) Home occupations consistent with § 151.146;
(4) Parks, campgrounds, golf courses, golf driving ranges, race tracks, historical sites, museums, and related commercial facilities;
(5) Cemeteries, including animal cemeteries; and
(6) Treatment plants: water and sewage.
Yard Requirements for AG-1 District | ||||
Unsewered | Unsewered | Sewered | Sewered | |
1-Family | Other Uses | 1-Family | Other Uses | |
Yard Requirements for AG-1 District | ||||
Unsewered | Unsewered | Sewered | Sewered | |
1-Family | Other Uses | 1-Family | Other Uses | |
Lot area minimum | 10 acres | 10 acres | 2 acres | 5 acres |
Lot width minimum feet | 600 feet | 600 feet | 150 feet | 500 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 10% | 5% | 10% | 5% |
Front yard minimum | 50 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet |
Side yard minimum | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Rear yard minimum/alley | 30 feet/0 feet | 30 feet/0 feet | 30 feet/0 feet | 30 feet/0 feet |
Maximum height | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet |
(7) Renewable energy systems (roof mounted active solar system or wind energy facilities) provided they will not cast shadows and obstruct solar access or cause wind deflection to a contiguous property. These apparatuses must also meet all other required zoning and Universal Building Code regulations including setback and height requirements, be in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and meet the requirements of the Park Rapids Municipal Airport Zoning Ordinance.
(Prior Code, § 66-53) (Am. Ord. 491, passed 5-22-2007; Am. Ord. 522, passed 2-23-2010; Am. Ord. 537, passed 4-24-2012) Penalty, see § 151.999