The following Table 8-2.305 identifies the development requirements, including minimum parcel sizes, building setbacks, and other standards that allowed and permitted uses in the agricultural zones must meet as a standard or condition of any issued building permit, Site Plan Review, or Use Permit.
AG ZONE | Minimum Lot Area (acres) | Front Yard Setback (feet) | Rear Yard Setback (feet) | Side Yard Setback (feet) | Height Restriction(4) (feet) | Building Separation (feet) | Building Size (square feet) | Density (dwellings per parcel) |
A-N | 40 acres, if irrigated and in permanent crops; 80 acres, if irrigated and cultivated; 160 acres, if uncultivated and/or not irrigated | 20 feet from property line, or 50 feet from centerline of roadway, whichever is greater (1) (2) (3) (7) | 25 feet from property line (2) (3) (7) | 20 feet from property line (2) (3) (7) | 40 feet for residential uses; Unrestricted for agricultural uses, except where required for conditional uses | 250 feet max. between dwellings; 10 feet between dwellings and agricultural structures, unless building/fire codes require greater distance; distance between accessory structures as per Building and Fire Codes (7) | No limit on primary dwelling; ancillary dwelling no greater than 2,500 square feet, exclusive of garage space | One primary dwelling (can be duplex), plus one or more ancillary (second) dwellings(5) |
A-X | 160 acres, if dry land farmed; 320 acres, if rangeland | |||||||
A-C | 1 acre minimum, 20 acres maximum; parcel size determined by use | None, unless otherwise specified by Use Permit (2) (3) (7) | None, unless specified by Use Permit or required ag buffer(2) (3)(7) | None, unless specified by Use Permit or required ag buffer(2) (3)(7) | 40 feet, unless otherwise specified by Use Permit | As per Uniform Building and Fire Codes.(7) | No limit | None, except as caretaker residence |
A-I | 5 acres; parcel size must be adequate size for use | None, unless otherwise specified by Use Permit | ||||||
A-R | 2.5 acres; parcel size may be increased to 4.0 acres to accommodate an agricultural buffer(6) | 20 feet from property line, or 50 feet from centerline of roadway, whichever is greater (1) (2) (3) | 25 feet from property line if adjoining a rural residence, 100 to 300 foot buffer if adjoining agriculture(2) (3) | 20 feet from property line if adjoining a rural residence, 100 to 300 foot buffer if adjoining agriculture(2) (3) | 40 feet for residential uses; unrestricted for agricultural uses, except where required for conditional uses | 50 feet min. between dwellings; 10 feet between dwellings and agricultural structures, unless Building/Fire Codes require a greater distance; distance between accessory structures as per Building and Fire Codes | No limit on primary dwelling; ancillary dwelling no greater than 1,200 square feet | One primary dwelling (can be duplex), plus one ancillary (second) dwelling(5) |
Notes:
1. Yard abutting road is considered front. Properties abutting a major arterial require a 30-foot front yard setback, as measured from the edge of right-of-way.
2. These minimum setback requirements shall be increased to no less than 100 feet if adjacent agricultural operations require a larger setback to accommodate agricultural spraying. Development near the toe of any levee is restricted, see Section 8-2.306(ad).
3. For accessory structures, see Section 8-2.506(b) and Table 8-2.506. The Director may approve the location of any standard accessory structure within the required side or rear yards, which must be at least five feet from the side and rear property lines, if a standard structure cannot be located within standard setbacks.
4. Appropriate findings for discretionary projects, and ministerial residential projects, located within the floodplain are required, see Section 8-2.306(ae). Structures built in the 100-year flood plain to comply with FEMA and local requirements will be measured from the top of the bottom floor, which may include a basement, crawlspace, or enclosed floor.
5. Ancillary dwelling(s) must meet home siting criteria as set forth in Section 8-2.402.
6. See Section 8-2.403 (Clustered Agricultural Housing).
7. For cannabis uses, see Article 14 (Cannabis Land Use Ordinance) for development requirements.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014; as amended by Ord. 681.229, eff. October 29, 2015; as amended by § 2, Ord. 1545, eff. January 6, 2022)