The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in the A-1 light agricultural zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

(Ord. 51 §2101, 1965).

Uses permitted in the A-1 zone are as follows:

A.

Any use permitted in the R-1 zone; provided, however, that if an R-1 use is proposed, the minimum lot size shall be five (5) acres;

B.

Any of the following uses:

1.

All agricultural uses, including the keeping of poultry and rabbits or similar livestock, provided, however, that not to exceed one horse, hog, mule, cow, goat, sheep or other similar animal shall be permitted for each one quarter (¼) acre of the parcel of land upon which the same are kept,

2.

Accessory agricultural buildings, structures and uses (except housing for agricultural workers), including farm buildings, garages and implement shelters; provided no livestock or any building or enclosure used in connection with livestock shall be located nearer than one hundred (100) feet to the front lot line, nor nearer than fifty (50) feet to any existing dwelling on any contiguous property, or to any public park or school,

3.

Excavation and quarrying of natural materials; provided such operations are not conducted closer than one hundred and fifty (150) feet to any public street or highway or to any existing dwelling,

4.

Temporary parking of a mobile home or house trailer while the owner is engaged in crop harvesting on such site,

5.

Animal hospitals, kennels and veterinaries,

6.

Equestrian establishments, including stables or riding academies, schools or amusements,

7.

Churches, libraries, museums, elementary or high schools, golf courses, country clubs, hospitals, sanitariums, public parks, playgrounds, community centers and grange halls,

8.

Storage of petroleum products for use on the premises, but not for resale,

9.

Home occupations,

10.

Public utility or public service buildings, structures and uses,

11.

Two (2) signs not to exceed twelve (12) square feet in area, each advertising the products produced or sold on the premises or identifying the premises or occupants,

12.

Temporary stands for the sale of agricultural, horticultural or farming products grown or produced on the premises, subject to the following conditions:

a.

That the floor area of such stands does not exceed four hundred (400) square feet

b.

That the stand be located not closer than fifty-five (55) feet from the centerline of any public road, street or highway right of way

c.

That the stand is exclusively of wood frame construction and erected in such a manner that such stand can be readily removed by means of skids or some other device

d.

That the owner remove such stand at his own expense when such stand is not in use for a period of thirty (30) days,

13.

Accessory buildings, structures and uses, customary and incidental to the above uses,

C.

Oil and gas drillings and production shall be permitted according to the provisions of Chapter 17.46, "Oil and Gas Production";

D.

Commercial cannabis activity as established by Chapter 8.29.05 Commercial Cannabis Activity within Title 8 Health and Safety.

E.

Additional uses may be permitted by the planning commission according to the provisions of Chapter 17.56 "Conditional Use Permit".

(Ord. 51 §2102, 1965).

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

The maximum height for buildings in the A-1 zone shall be four (4) stories and not to exceed forty-five (45) feet.

(Ord. 51 §2103, 1965).

A.

In the A-1 zone, there shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. Where lots comprising forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage on one (1) side of a street between intersecting streets are developed with buildings having an average front yard with a variation of not more than ten (10) feet, no building erected or structurally altered after March 8, 1965, shall project beyond the average front yard line so established. In determining such front yard, buildings located more than twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line or buildings facing a side street on a corner lot shall not be counted.

B.

In the A-1 zone: the front yard shall be measured from the property line except that where there is an official plan line or a future street line the front yard shall be measured from such official plan line or future street line; provided, however, that along any secondary highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required, and along any major highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of fifty-five (55) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required.

(Ord. 51 §2104, 1965).

In the A-1 zone, a lot shall contain a minimum area of five (5) acres in lot area. Regulations shall be the same as required in the R-S zone.

(Ord. 51 §2105, 1965).

No development shall be constructed on any lot or site in this zone until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Chapter 17.60 Site development permit.

(Ord. No. 480, § 2, 4-26-2022)

A.

In the A-1 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between a building used for dwelling purposes and an accessory building.

B.

In the A-1 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between accessory buildings.

(Ord. 160 §1 (part), 1981; Ord. 51 §2106, 1965).

Uses expressly prohibited in the A-1 zone are new residential dwellings and hazardous waste facilities.

(Ord. 228 §5, 1988: Ord. 51 §2107, 1965).