The Agricultural Zone (A-5) is established to provide areas within the City where agricultural pursuits can be encouraged and supported. Uses permitted in the zone, in addition to agriculture, should be incidental thereto and should not change or inhibit the basic agricultural character of the zone. Rezoning of land in the A-5 Zone should be accomplished in an orderly manner to avoid undue and inefficient extension of City infrastructure, and "leap frog" development patterns. Large tracts of agricultural land should not be separated by residential development. Rather, where possible, residential development in the A-5 Zone should occur near the edge of existing residential development. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

1. Permitted, conditional, and accessory uses allowed within the A-5 Zone are set forth in section 11-35-3 of this title. (Ord. 2018-24, 9-26-2018)
   

Each dwelling in the Agricultural Zone shall be on a separate lot containing not less than five (5) acres, except that ranch or farm employee housing may be on a smaller parcel in conjunction with a bona fide agricultural use at a ratio of one unit per twenty (20) acres that must be reviewed and approved every three (3) years. (Ord. 2013-16, 8-27-2013)

Each lot in the Agricultural Zone shall have a minimum width of two hundred feet (200') for all of the area within the required front setback of the zone. (Ord. 2013-16, 8-27-2013)

Each lot in the Agricultural Zone shall abut a public street, or private street if approved by the City Council, for a minimum distance of two hundred feet (200'). (Ord. 2013-16, 8-27-2013)

1. Single-Family Dwelling Permitted: Lots or parcels of land which were legally created and eligible for a building permit prior to the adoption and application of this zone shall not be denied the issuance of a building permit for the construction of one singlefamily dwelling solely on the reason of nonconformance with the requirements of this chapter. A building permit must be obtained and all requirements of the appropriate Building Code must be satisfied. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000; amd. Ord. 2001-04, 3-13-2001)
2. Burden Of Applicant: It shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that the parcel legally existed and was recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)
   

The following minimum setback requirements shall apply in the A-5 Agricultural Zone. Each setback is measured from the property line of the lot or parcel: (Ord. 2013-16, 8-27-2013)

1. Front Setback: Each lot or parcel in the A-5 Agricultural Zone shall have a minimum front setback of thirty feet (30').
2. Side Setback; Accessory Buildings:
   1. Each lot or parcel in the A-5 Agricultural Zone, unless otherwise noted below, shall have a minimum side setback of twenty feet (20').
   2. The side setback for any permitted accessory building shall have a minimum side setback of ten feet (10'), except that accessory buildings that house animals or poultry shall have a minimum side setback of fifty feet (50') and be located no less than seventy five feet (75') from any dwelling unit.
3. Rear Setback; Accessory Buildings:
   1. Each lot or parcel in the A-5 Agricultural Zone shall have a minimum rear setback of thirty feet (30').
   2. An accessory building may be located no less than twenty feet (20') of the rear property line, provided it is not used to house animals or poultry.
   3. Accessory buildings that house animals or poultry shall have a minimum rear setback of fifty feet (50') and be located no less than seventy five feet (75') from any dwelling unit. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)
      

1. Permitted: The following structures may be erected on or projected into any required setback:
   1. Fences and walls in conformance with all applicable City ordinances and resolutions.
   2. Appropriate landscaping.
   3. Necessary appurtenances for utility service.
2. Setback Areas: The following structures may be erected on or projected into any required front or rear setback not more than four feet (4'), and into a side setback not more than two feet (2'):
   1. Cornices, eaves, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features.
   2. Awnings, decks and planter boxes. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)
      

A primary building or structure may not exceed thirty five feet (35') in height, nor be lower than ten feet (10') in height, except that accessory buildings may not exceed eighteen feet (18') in height unless it can be shown that the building or structure must be higher to accommodate a bona fide agricultural use. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

The distance between any accessory building and any dwelling shall not be less than twenty feet (20'). Accessory buildings that house animals or poultry shall have a minimum side setback of fifty feet (50') and be located no less than seventy five feet (75') from any dwelling unit. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000; amd. 2013 Code)

The sum total of all buildings and structures on any parcel in the A-5 Agricultural Zone shall not be greater than fifteen percent (15%) of the total area of the parcel. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

Each lot or parcel in the A-5 Agricultural Zone shall have on the lot or parcel two (2) off street parking spaces for each dwelling unit. The spaces should be hard surfaced with asphalt or concrete and be accessed from a public road, or private drive if approved. If approved, access can be composed of dirt or road base, but only if it can be shown that the dwelling can be adequately served by public safety vehicles. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

Any request for project plan approval in the A-5 Agricultural Zone is subject to any and all applicable City resolutions and ordinances, including the subdivision ordinance, design guidelines and standard specifications, and the City general plan. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)

The following requirements are in addition to the requirements found in this title or any other applicable resolution or ordinance:

1. Signs: The following signs, and no others, are allowed in the A-5 Agricultural Zone:
   1. Nameplates not exceeding two (2) square feet in area to identify the name and address of the occupant.
   2. One sign advertising the sale of agricultural projects produced on the parcel not to exceed four (4) square feet in area. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)
2. Trash, Junk And Other Debris: No trash, used materials, unsightly storage of any kind, or nonlicensed or abandoned vehicles shall be stored in an open area. All such materials shall be enclosed in a building or, if deemed appropriate by the City, by a sight obscuring fence. (Ord. 10-24-00-1, 10-24-2000)