Bloomington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Agricultural District Regulations
§ 44-301 [Ch. 44, 3-1] Purpose and intent.
The intent of this A-Agriculture District is to govern the use of land, buildings, and structures within areas of the City where soil, topographic, and other conditions are best suited for the pursuit of agriculture or where essential community facilities or utilities do not yet or are not reasonably expected to serve the property. These regulations are further intended to provide for the protection and conservation of natural resources, to prevent or minimize conflicts between agriculture and non-agricultural land uses; act as a holding zone for annexed land prior to timely development; and to facilitate orderly and efficient urban development by preventing a scattered and indiscriminate pattern of urban growth.
§ 44-302 [Ch. 44, 3-2] Agricultural districts - permitted and special uses.
Refer to Article XVI, Definitions, for clarity on the uses listed.
A.
Land uses. Uses are allowed in the A-Agricultural District in accordance with Table 302A. The following key is to be used in conjunction with the Use Table.
(1)
Permitted uses. A "P" indicates that a use is considered permitted within that district as of right subject to compliance with all other requirements of this Code.
(2)
Special uses. An "S" indicates that a use is permitted, though its approval requires review by the City Council as required in Article XVII, subject to compliance with all other requirements of this Code and contingent upon conditions of approval which may be imposed by the City.
(3)
Uses not permitted. A blank space or the absence of the use from the table indicates that the use is not permitted within that district.
(4)
Use regulations. Many allowed uses, whether permitted by right or as a Special Use, are subject to compliance with Article XVII.
(5)
Unlisted uses. If an application is submitted for a use not listed, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall make a determination as to the proper zoning district and use classification for the new or unlisted use. If no permitted or special use is similar in character, intensity, and operations to that of the proposed use, a text amendment may be initiated pursuant to Article XVII to establish parameters for permitting such use within the City of Bloomington.
B.
Allowed Uses Table.
[Amended 10-24-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-99]
Table 302A: Agricultural District - Permitted and Special Uses | ||
|---|---|---|
A | Reference | |
Agricultural | ||
Agriculture | P | |
Apiary, Beekeeping | P | § 44-1005 |
Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Hydroponics | P | |
Animal Breeding Services | S | |
Fish Hatcheries, Poultry Hatcheries | P | |
Forestry | P | |
Horticultural Services | P | |
Urban Agriculture | P | |
Urban Garden | P | |
RESIDENTIAL | ||
Household Living | ||
Dwelling, Single-Family | P | |
INSTITUTIONAL | ||
Government | ||
Government Services and Facilities | P | |
Police Stations, Fire Stations | P | |
Religious | ||
Place of Worship | S1 | |
Cemetery and Columbarium | S | § 44-1010 |
RECREATIONAL | ||
Country Clubs, Golf Clubs, Golf Courses | S | § 44-1016 |
Fairgrounds, Agricultural Exhibits | S | § 44-1017 |
Parks and Recreation Facilities | P | |
Riding Stables, Riding Schools | P | |
Swimming Pools, Community | S | § 44-1032 |
COMMERCIAL | ||
Personal Services | ||
Veterinary Office or Clinic | S | § 44-1035 |
Retail and Service | ||
Roadside Markets | P | |
INDUSTRIAL | ||
Transportation | ||
Airport and Landing Fields | S | § 44-1003 |
Heliports, Heliport Terminals | S | |
Utilities | ||
Commercial Solar Energy Conversion Facilities | P | § 44-1031 |
Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Facilities | S | § 44-1036 |
Private Solar Energy Conversion Facilities | P | § 44-1031 |
Private Wind Energy Conversion Facilities | P | § 44-1036 |
Wireless Communication Facilities | S | § 44-1037 |
Notes: | |
1. | Maximum permitted height is 45 feet or three stories, whichever is lower. |
§ 44-303 [Ch. 44, 3-3] Agricultural bulk and site standards.
A.
Site Dimensions Table. All development in Agricultural District must comply with the requirements in Table 303A and Diagram 303A unless otherwise expressly stated.
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Table 303A: Agricultural District Bulk and Site Standards | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
District | Lot Characteristics | Site Design | Development Intensity | |||||
Min. Lot Width (W) | Min. Lot Area (square feet) | Front Yard (F) | Side Yard (S) | Rear Yard (R) | Min. Lot Area per Dwelling Unit | Max. Building Height | ||
Min. | Min. | Min. | Feet | Stories | ||||
A | 150 feet | 1 acre | 50 feet | 20 feet | 50 feet | 1 acre | 35 feet | 2.5 |
§ 44-304 [Ch. 44, 3-4] General standards.
A.
On-site development standards. See Article IX, General Provisions, for various on-site development standards such as exterior lighting requirements, permitted encroachments, accessory uses and structures.
B.
Use provisions. See Article X, Use Provisions, for standards governing permitted and special uses.
C.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article XII, Off-Street Parking and Loading, for standards governing off-street parking and loading.
§ 44-305 [Ch. 44, 3-5] Development standards applicable to agricultural districts.
(Reserved)