The following regulations shall apply to the A1 Special Agricultural Zone.

(Ord. 993, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)

The A1 Special Agricultural Zone is intended to permit the raising of plants, crops and other related agricultural activities in controlled environments for wholesale agricultural commercial purposes and to guide the development of land in a manner consistent with the general community objectives as set forth in the master plan. Other uses which would be considered compatible with agricultural uses may also be permitted. This zone is not intended for any use which would be incompatible with or detrimental to the uses listed herein.

(Ord. 1133, 10-24-2000, eff. 11-15-2000)

In the A1 Special Agricultural Zone, land may be used and buildings and structures may be erected, maintained and used for commercial purposes if they are arranged, intended or designed for the following uses:

A.

The growing and wholesaling of crops and other related agricultural and horticultural activities such as flower and vegetable gardens, herb, berry and bush crops, and tree crops and orchards, if such crops are grown and harvested within an enclosed, environmentally-controlled structure, such as a greenhouse or other similar building, and are grown without the use of any pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals sprayed or applied to the crops, other than natural nutrients.

B.

One single-family dwelling of a permanent nature as a watchman's residence.

1.

The dwelling may be a mobile home, provided it is attached toa permanent foundation and is located not less than fifty feet (50') from any other building or structure used for commercial purposes.

2.

The dwelling shall be located on a property a minimum of four (4) acres in size, and there shall not be more than two (2) dwellings for every fifty (50) acres within the A1 zone.

3.

The dwelling shall require a residential allotment as provided for in chapter 41 of this title.

C.

Accessory uses, buildings and structures if they are clearly incidental to a permitted use and when placed upon the same lot or parcel with a permitted use.

(Ord. 993, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)

The following uses are subject to a conditional use permit as provided for in chapter 30 of this title:

A.

Retail sales of crops and other related agricultural and horticultural activities.

B.

The use of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals sprayed or applied to crops.

C.

The growing of crops and other related agricultural and horticultural activities outside an enclosed, environmentally-controlled structure, such as a greenhouse or other similar building.

D.

The processing of crops and other related agricultural and horticultural activities into a manufactured product of any kind.

(Ord. 993, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)

E.

Public and private recreational uses and facilities.

(Ord. 1133, 10-24-2000, eff. 11-15-2000)

A.

Minimum Lot Size: Four (4) acres.

B.

Structure Height: The height of a structure shall not exceed twenty five feet (25').

C.

Number Of Stories: The number of stories in a building shall not exceed two (2) stories.

D.

Front Yard: There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than twenty feet (20').

E.

Side Yard: No side yard is required except where the side ofthe lot is adjacent to an R, ME or MP zone, in which event the side yard requirements of the R, ME or MP zone shall apply, whether or not separated therefrom by an alley or street.

F.

Rear Yard: No rear yard is required except where the rear of the lot is adjacent to an R, ME or MP zone, in which event the rear yard requirements of the R, ME or MP zone shall apply, whether or not separated therefrom by an alley or street.

G.

Other Requirements: When a lot in the A1 zone is developed and said lot is adjacent to any R, ME or MP zone, there shall be a minimum six foot (6') high solid masonry block wall erected and maintained along the lot lines adjacent to the R, ME or MP zone. However, such walls shall be only four feet (4') high within the required front or street side setback area of said R, ME or MP zone.

(Ord. 993, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)

Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23 of this title.

(Ord. 993, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)

Signs shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 24 of this title.

(Ord. 993, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)