(A) The purpose of the A Agricultural District is to accommodate agricultural operations and practices. In addition, the A Agricultural District preserves and protects agricultural land, the rural character around the town and the agricultural tradition of the county. The intent of this district is to allow agricultural development by reason of location and the availability of natural resources and infrastructure system.
(B) (1) Permitted A uses.
(a) Agricultural operations, including confined feeding lots;
(b) One-family dwellings;
(c) Public parks and playgrounds;
(d) Cemeteries;
(e) Essential services;
(f) Accessory uses;
(g) Roadside agricultural produce stands;
(h) Home occupations;
(I) Feed mills and fertilizer sales;
(j) Grain elevators;
(k) Child care services for five or fewer children;
(l) Dairies;
(m) Public and parochial schools; and
(n) Religious institutions.
(2) Special exceptions.
(a) Accessory apartments;
(b) Child care homes;
(c) Child care centers;
(d) Bed and breakfast homes;
(e) Public or private utility structures;
(f) Public swimming pools;
(g) Nursing homes;
(h) Mobile homes required by farmers;
(I) Private clubs;
(j) Private camps;
(k) Mineral excavation;
(l) Sanitary landfills;
(m) Veterinary hospitals;
(n) Private air strips; and
(o) Kennels.
(3) Development standards.
(a) Minimum lot area. Two acres or the minimum acreage needed as determined by the County Health Department to accommodate a drain field for a septic system, tested and approved replacement septic system, and adequate separation between septic wastes and well water.
(b) Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
(c) Setback lines and minimum yards.
1. Setback line and minimum front yard:
District | Major Arterial | Minor Arterial | Major Collector | Minor Collector | Local Access | Cul-de-Sac |
A | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 25 |
2. Minimum rear yard: 20 feet.
3. Minimum side yard: ten feet.
(d) Minimum open space. Open space shall comprise at least 75% of the lot area.
(e) Maximum height. Maximum height shall be 50 feet.
(f) Minimum floor area. Minimum main floor area of the primary building, exclusive of garage, carports and open porches, shall be 1,000 square feet; 900 square feet for two-story structures.
(g) Off-street parking and public streets. Off-street parking areas and public streets shall be provided in accordance with § 152.042.
(h) Minimum width. Minimum width of a single-family residence shall be 14 feet.
(I) Foundation. The dwelling structure is to be placed on a permanent foundation constructed in compliance with the current State Dwelling Codes.
(k) Utilities. Further, attachment to public water and sanitary sewer facilities shall be mandatory for development in this district as these facilities become available.
(l) Minimum lot density. All original lots within the A Agricultural District may be split (by minor subdivision) provided that the resulting parcels, including the lot of record, shall not average a lot density of greater than one lot per ten acres.
(Ord., § 1-31-1, passed - -1991; Ord. 2011-0008, passed 11-17-2011)