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Centerville City Zoning Code

12.31 Agricultural

Zones

12.31.010 Purpose

The purpose of the agricultural zones is set forth in CZC 12.30.020.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.020 Scope

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any real property located in an agricultural zone as shown on the Zoning Map. No building, structure or real property shall be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, structurally or substantially altered, or enlarged except as set forth in this Chapter. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this Title, the Centerville Municipal Code, or other laws.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.030 Definitions

Certain words and phrases in this Chapter, including uses, are defined in CZC 12.12 (Definitions).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.040 Uses Allowed

  1. Permitted and Conditional Uses. Permitted and conditional uses allowed in agricultural zones shall be as set forth in the Table of Uses in CZC 12.36 (Table of Uses). Permitted and conditional uses are indicated by "P" or "C", respectively. Uses not permitted are indicated by "N."
  2. Accessory Uses. Permitted and conditional uses set forth in the Table of Uses shall be deemed to include accessory uses and activities that are necessarily and customarily associated with and incidental and subordinate to such uses.
    1. Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations that apply to permitted and conditional uses in the same zone except as otherwise expressly provided in this Title.
    2. Except as otherwise provided herein regarding agricultural accessory buildings, no accessory use, building, or structure shall be allowed on a lot or parcel unless a permitted or conditional use has been and is currently established. An agricultural accessory building, accessory to a permitted or conditional agricultural use of the lot or parcel, may be constructed prior to a main building on any lot or parcel located within an agricultural zone and that has a minimum area of a ½ acre or larger. All accessory buildings shall meet the development standards found in Section 12.31.300.
    3. Accessory uses in the agricultural zones shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
      1. Garage sales, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses);
      2. Garages, carports, and off-street parking areas, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading);
      3. Hobby activities when conducted by an occupant of the premises solely for personal enjoyment, amusement, or recreation and which do not conflict with any applicable provision of the Centerville Municipal Code;
      4. Home occupations, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.62 (Home Occupations);
      5. Household pets (See animal control ordinances for legal limits);
      6. Nurseries and greenhouses;
      7. Playhouses, patios, porches, gazebos, and incidental storage buildings;
      8. Produce stands;
      9. Swimming pools and hot tubs for use by residents and their guests; and
      10. Temporary real estate offices, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses).
  3. Prohibited Uses. Any use not shown on the Table of Uses shall be prohibited unless the Zoning Administrator determines the use is substantially the same as a permitted or conditional use in accordance with CZC 12.21.190.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.050 Development Standards

Development standards within agricultural zones are set forth in CZC 12.31.300.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.060 Regulations Of General Applicability

The use and development of real property in agricultural zones shall conform to regulations of general applicability as set forth in the following Chapters of this Title.

  1. CZC 12.50 (Existing Conditions Inventory)
  2. CZC 12.51 (Landscaping and Screening)
  3. CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
  4. CZC 12.53 (Sensitive Lands)
  5. CZC 12.54 (Signs)
  6. CZC 12.55 (Supplementary Development Standards)
  7. CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses)

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.070 Regulations For Specific Uses

To the extent that use and development of real property includes any matter encompassed by a regulation for a specific use as set forth in CZC 12.60 to CZC 12.69, such regulation shall apply in addition to the requirements of this Chapter and shall prevail over any conflicting provision of this Chapter.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.080 Special Regulations

  1. Increased Height. Notwithstanding the height limitations set forth in CZC 12.31.300, a greater building height may be allowed in all agricultural zones pursuant to a conditional use permit; provided, however, that each additional one foot in height of the building shall require an additional one foot setback from all property lines and structures.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.31.300 Table Of Development Standards In Agricultural Zones

The Development Standards for Agricultural Zones is set forth in the following Table.

Development StandardZones
A-LA-M
Building Standards
Distance between buildings6 feet6 feet
Maximum height, main building135 feet35 feet
Maximum height, accessory building20 feet20 feet
Lot and Parcel Standards
Minimum area1/2 acre5 acres
Minimum frontage80 feet100 feet
Minimum width80 feet100 feet
Setback Standards - Front Yard
Any building230 feet30 feet
Agricultural accessory building prior to a main building280 feet80 feet
Setback Standards - Rear Yard
Main building30 feet30 feet
Accessory building35 feet5 feet
Setback Standards - Interior Side Yard
Main building10 feet10 feet
Accessory buildingNot permittedNot permitted
Setback Standards - Street Side Yard
Main building20 feet20 feet 
Main building on corner lot abutting side yard of another lot or parcel20 feet20 feet
Site Standards
Animal units permitted100 per acre100 per acre
Buffer landscaping requirementsSee CZC 12.51.070(b)See CZC 12.51.070(b)
Buildable area, minimum3,000 square feet3,000 square feet
Buildable area, minimum, range of length/width ratioBetween 2:1 and 1:2Between 2:1 and 1:2
Gross density, maximum2 units per acreNot applicable
Hard surfacing, maximum total of lot or parcelNot applicableNot applicable
Hard surfacing, maximum total of front, rear, and side yardsNot applicableNot applicable
Outside storageProhibitedPermitted
  1. Except as otherwise permitted by CZC 12.31.080(a) and CZC 12.55.120. 
  2. Except as modified by the provisions of CZC 12.55.130(h).
  3. Setback is measured from any interior and/or rear lot line.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

2016-20