(a) Purpose. The A2 District is established for two (2) primary purposes. First, the district is designed to encourage the utilization of all land areas having a slope range in excess of 24 percent grade for open space, recreational activities which will protect and preserve the natural resources of the area, and hold to an absolute minimum, the destructive effects of soil erosion. A secondary purpose of the district is that of protecting the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare of the community, and reducing the financial burdens imposed on the community and its individuals as a result of flood loss and water damage, by restricting the use of land in those areas which are subject to periodic inundation.
(b) Permitted Uses. Land located in the A2 District shall be used for the following purposes only:
1. a. Agriculture, including incidental agricultural structures, provided such agricultural uses are employed only on land having a slope range of less than 24 percent.
b. Commercial camping grounds.
c. Forestry.
d. Golf courses and golf driving ranges, including par "3", pitch and putt, and miniature golf courses.
e. Livestock.
f. Outdoor rifle or trap or skeet-shooting ranges, and associated buildings and structures (private, non-commercial.
g. Parks and playgrounds.
h. Preserves and reservations.
i. Other similar uses providing public (commercial) or private facilities for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, baseball, football, and tennis, etc.
j. Single-family dwellings on lots not less than 40,000 square feet in area.
(c) Lot Area Requirements. The zoning lot for each structure designed or used for residential occupancy shall be not less than 150 feet wide at the front setback line and shall contain not less than 40,000 square feet; all other zoning lots shall be not less than 200 feet wide at the building setback line and shall contain not less than three (3) acres in area.
(d) Yard Requirements. No building or structure in the A2 District shall be located less than 50 feet from any property line.
(e) Building Bulk Limitations. No building or structure in the A2 District shall exceed two and one-half (2-½) stories or 35 feet in height.
(f) Signs. The total surface area of all signs on any zoning lot shall not exceed 20 square feet. No such sign shall ne located less than 25 feet from any property line.
(g) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 1145.01 et seq.
(h) Off-Street Loading Requirements. Off-street loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 1145.03 et seq.
(i) Reclamation of Floodplain Land. Nothing herein shall be so construed as to prohibit the lawful rehabilitation or reclamation of any land located within the Conservation/Recreation District; provided, however, that any filling, draining, construction of leves, or other improvements intended to eliminate or reduce the danger of flood or erosion shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission and authorization by the Legislative Body. Authorization by the Legislative Body shall be contingent upon a favorable report and recommendation from the Planning Commission and the appropriate regulatory officials of the State and Federal governments.
(j) Floodplain - Special Regulations. Specific areas within various zoning districts shall be designated as floodplain areas. The specific intent of these designations is to facilitate the proper use of lands prone to flood hazards. All applicable district regulations shall apply to those designated areas except as modified by those requirements specifically enumerated in the Resolution of Compliance of the Flood Insurance Program Regulations (Floodplain Zoning Ordinance).