(A) Intent. The intent of these mineral resource area development standards is to protect and manage natural resources that could be lost due to the encroachment of incompatible land uses, while still allowing low-intensity interim uses.
(B) Application.
(1) The regulations in this section apply to every parcel which is now known as the “mineral harvest area” or is classified as a MR zone as defined by the most recent mapping produced by the state Division of Mines and Geology.
(2) Mineral harvest areas and MR zones are not shown on the zoning map. Maps from the Division of Mines and Geology should be consulted to determine if these designations apply to a given parcel(s).
(3) The standards in this section supplement those of the underlying zoning district(s). Where the standards in this section and those of the base zone conflict, this section’s standards apply.
(C) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses on land to which this section applies. This list replaces the uses permitted by the underlying zoning district.
(1) Agriculture.
(2) Horticulture.
(3) Grazing.
(4) Silviculture.
(5) Single-family dwelling.
(6) Structures or capital improvements incidental to the above.
(7) Uses similar to the above as determined by the Director or Planning Commission per Chapter 25.01 of this code.
(D) Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses on land to which this section applies. This list replaces the uses conditionally permitted in the underlying zoning district.
(1) Mining mineral, petroleum, rock, sand, gravel, clay and similar resources; and
(2) Low-intensity recreational uses.
(E) Building site requirements. Minimum lot size in the areas subject to this section is 40 acres. Previously created parcels shall be considered non-conforming and subject to the terms of this title.
(F) Building setbacks and other requirements. The setbacks and other requirements for structures or uses on land to which this section applies shall be established by the base zoning district except were modified by this section.
(Ord. 1043 § 3 (part), 2022)