§ 15.02 PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES.

   A.   Principal uses and structures . In all areas zoned AG-SF, Agricultural-Small Farms District, no building shall be erected , used, or structurally altered, nor shall the land or premises be used in whole or in part, except for one or more of the following principal permitted uses :

      1.   One-family detached dwellings .

      2.   Generalized and specialized farming and other activities related to the definition of “farm ” in § 1.03, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection L, or the generally accepted agricultural and management practices (GAAMPs), whichever is applicable.

      3.   Raising or growing of plants, trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, including any buildings or structures used for such activities, or for the storage of equipment and materials necessary for such activities.

      4.   The growing, stripping, and removal of sod, provided that all stripped land shall be reseeded by fall of the year in which it was stripped so as to prevent the erosion of soil by wind or water.

      5.   Idle cropland that is being maintained so as to prevent the erosion of soil.

      6.   Manufactured homes, subject to the provisions in § 2.05.

      7.   Adult foster family homes , family day care homes, child foster family homes , and child foster family group homes .

      8.   Temporary real estate auctions , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection LL.

      9.   Temporary general auctions , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection LL.

      10.   Essential services , subject to the provisions in § 2.16.

      11.   Minor agricultural tourism uses, subject to the regulations in § 8.02, subsection OO.

   B.   Accessory uses and structures . The following uses and structures accessory to principal uses and structures in the AG-SF District shall be permitted, subject to the provisions in § 2.03:

      1.   Uses and structures incidental to and customarily associated with one-family detached dwelling units .

      2.   Other accessory uses and structures permitted in § 11.02, subsection B.

      3.   Barns, silos, sheds, equipment storage and other farm buildings , as defined in § 1.03.

      4.   One roadside stand for the sale of agricultural products raised on the property, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection Z.

      5.   Private kennels, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection P.

      6.   Private stables and riding arenas , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection AA.

   C.   Special uses. Unless otherwise permitted in this section, the following uses may be permitted by the Township Board , subject to the conditions specified for each use; review and approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission and Township Board ; any special conditions imposed by the Planning Commission or Township Board that are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Ordinance; and, the procedures and requirements set forth in § 29.03.

      1.   Special uses permitted in § 11.02, subsection C.

      2.   Golf driving ranges, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection N.

      3.   Public stables and riding arenas , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection AA.

      4.   Commercial kennels, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection P.

      5.   Veterinary clinics , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection DD.

      6.   Radio, television, and telephone transmitting towers, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection V.

      7.   Oil and gas processing facilities, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection T.

      8.   Landscape contractor’s operation , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection FF.

      9.   Outdoor events, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection GG.

      10.   Retreat centers , subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection EE.

      11.   Nature centers , demonstration farms , and similar uses, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection HH.

      12.   Small wine makers and hard cider producers, subject to a minimum lot size of four acres and subject to the regulations in § 8.02 , subsection JJ.

      13.   Permanent agricultural auctions , subject to the provisions in § 8.02 , subsection LL.

      14.   Major agricultural tourism uses, subject to the regulations in § 8.02 , subsection OO.

      15.   Small distillers, subject to a minimum lot size of four acres and subject to the regulations in § 8.02 , subsection OO.

      16.   Community solar facilities and utility grade solar facilities, subject to the regulations in § 8.02 , subsection QQ.5.

      17.   Event barns, subject to the provisions in § 8.02 , subsection SS.

   D.   Accessory special land uses . 

      The following uses and structures may be permitted in the AG-SF District provided that such uses and structures shall be accessory to permitted principal uses and structures , and subject to the provisions in § 2.03, the conditions specified for each use, review, and approval by the Planning Commission and Township Board , and the procedures and requirements in § 29.03:

      1.   A landing area or airport for personal aircraft use, subject to the provisions in § 8.02, subsection B, and the following additional provision:

      A minimum parcel size of 20 acres shall be required, unless the applicant demonstrates that a smaller parcel size will be appropriate for the category, class, and type of aircraft that will normally use the landing area , and that such use will not create a negative impact or safety concern on adjoining land. The Township Board may consider operational characteristics of the aircraft permitted to use the landing area .

(Ord. passed 7-9-2013; Ord. 55, passed 7-9- 2014; Ord. 57, passed 4-8-2015; Ord. passed 12-14-2022; Ord. passed 2-8-2023)